Fresh Partnerships Shine in Para Classes at AGDF

The Perrigo CPEDI3* of para dressage action during week nine of the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) kicked off on Friday. Partnering with her own 12-year-old Ghandi (Bojengel x Tuschinski) in international competition for the very first time, the decorated Grade IV US Paralympian Kate Shoemaker, 35, topped the grade with 71.759%. “This weekend has …

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Willem Greve Wins VDL Groep Prize

Held under the bright lights of the Brabanthallen, 39 riders, representing 13 nations, contested Friday’s feature class – the VDL Groep Prize – on the second day of The Dutch Masters 2023. This impressive line-up featured no less than 8 of the world’s current top 10 ranked riders, including the Rolex Grand Slam of Show …

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The Para Equestrian Digest – Emma Booth

The Para Equestrian Digest speaks to Australia’s Emma Booth, 31, about her work with training Thoroughbreds for para sport and the role horses have played in her life since the car accident that left her paralysed in 2013. About The Para Equestrian Digest The FEI launched The Para Equestrian Digest in February 2022. The online …

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Inspirational Women: Leila Malki (PLE)

The month of March is known internationally as Gender Equality Month and this year’s theme – to #EmbraceEquity – calls on everyone to do their part to improve gender equality. One way to #EmbraceEquity is through alliance, because change can only happen when people actively promote gender equality and equity through supportive and collaborative relationships. …

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Irish Flag Flies for Daniel Coyle on Final Day of CSIO4* Competition at WEF

A blink would have missed Ireland’s Daniel Coyle and Ivory TCS in the $226,000 JTWG, Inc. CSIO4* Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon during the IDA Development sponsored Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) Week 8 at Wellington International. The 28-year-old stole the win mounted on Dutch-bred Ivory TCS, a 10-year-old mare (Falaise de Muze x Ukato) Coyle …

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Charlotte Jorst Credits Jumping Training and an Open Mind as Key to Dressage Success at AGDF

The USA’s Charlotte Jorst — who always rides with a grin on her face — had extra reason to smile on Sunday of Week 8 at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, Florida. The fourth of five qualifiers in both the Lövsta Future Challenge Young Horse Grand Prix Series and the Buffalo Wild …

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‘Divertimentos & Dressage’ Debuts in Palm Beach during 2023 Winter Equestrian Season

Brooke USA Foundation (Brooke USA) is thrilled to announce the Palm Beach debut of Divertimentos & Dressage, presented by Lugano Diamonds, a one-of-a-kind showcase by dressage riders mastering art and competition while performing choreographed movements with their Grand Prix horses to a live symphony orchestra. Presented in partnership with South Florida’s premier Palm Beach Symphony, …

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Codi Harrison Claims First CDI Grand Prix Special Victory on Katholt’s Bossco at AGDF

A personal best of 70.66% on her own Katholt’s Bossco catapulted 26-year-old Codi Harrison (USA) to the top of the leaderboard in the Mission Control Grand Prix Special CDI3* in Week 8 of the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, FL. Of the 13 starters, it was fellow American rider Katie Duerrhammer who snuck …

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Canada Nabs CSIO4* Nations Cup at WEF

Despite being on U.S. soil, Wellington International was brimming with Canadian pride on Saturday evening as the Canadian Show Jumping Team gave a dominating performance in the $150,000 CSIO4* Nations Cup, presented by IDA Development. Team members Erynn Ballard, Mario Deslauriers, Tiffany Foster, and Beth Underhill were led by 10-time Canadian Olympian Ian Millar in …

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International Dressage Returns to Royal Windsor Horse Show

International Dressage is set to return to the private grounds of Windsor Castle, as Royal Windsor Horse Show confirms a CDI4* FEI competition as part of its spectacular line-up of sport and entertainment. Organisers have also confirmed that Defender will continue to be the Principal Partner of the Show and will be sponsoring the International …

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