Kate Shoemaker Caps Bittersweet Week with Plus-80% Freestyle Victory at AGDF

Week three of the 2025 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, Florida was a time of extreme highs and lows for para-athlete Kate Shoemaker. She put in three outstanding performances inside the white boards on her nine-year-old Vitalis mare, Vianne — culminating in a plus-80% freestyle victory in the CPEDI3* FEI Para Grand Prix …

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Felicitas Hendricks Tops World Cup Grand Prix to Kick Off AGDF 3

Horses who traveled to Florida for the winter season did not have to acclimate to the weather on Thursday, January 23, as the opening day of week three at the 2025 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington brought unusually low temperatures in the mid-50s and a chilly wind. None of that fazed 23-year-old German …

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Richard Vogel and Cydello Claim Repeat Win in $140k WeatherTech CSI3* Grand Prix

Exactly one year ago, Cydello claimed his first grand prix victory with Richard Vogel (GER) on the derby field at Wellington International, and the duo repeated history, taking the win again Sunday in the $140,000 WeatherTech CSI3* Grand Prix to wrap up Week 2 of the Winter Equestrian Festival. Out of a field of stellar …

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Belgium Rides High into Longines League of Nations 2025

Belgium has officially secured its place in the Longines League of Nations 2025 series, finishing sixth in the 2024 rankings with 12,128 points, just shy of Germany’s 12,311. With a legacy of success and a dynamic team of athletes and horses, Belgium is poised to make an impact on the global stage as they compete …

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Lilly Ward Captures $1,500 USHJA Pony Hunt & Go Derby at WEF

In the $1,500 USHJA Pony Hunt & Go Derby on Friday afternoon, it was pony superstar Lilly Ward of Brewster, NY who took home top call aboard Woodlands Corduroy, owned by her father and six-time U.S. Olympian McLain Ward. With a score of 175, Lilly convincingly took the top spot and embarked on what she …

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Jad Dana Opens Wellington International CSI3* Competition in IDA Development Power & Speed

Lebanon’s Jad Dana returned to familiar territory in the main ring at Wellington International with a win in the $32,000 IDA Development CSI3* Power & Speed as FEI show jumping returned to Wellington, FL during ESP Pre-Charity week. During the start of the 2024 season, Dana had a breakout start to his year by pocketing …

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Hunters Have Arrived at The National Horse Show

The country’s top riders have taken over the Alltech Arena for week 2 of the 141st National Horse Show featuring Professional, Junior, and Amateur/Owner Hunter competition. Tuesday marked the first day of the Professional Hunter divisions as well as the beginning of Amateur/Owner division competition. Results Championing Horse Welfare with The BioStar Happy Horse Award …

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Historic Wins for Host Nation Uzbekistan at 23rd FEI Jumping World Challenge Final

The 23rd edition of the FEI Jumping World Challenge took centre stage last weekend at the Allure Equestrian Club in Tashkent’s scenic Bostanlik district (UZB), drawing competitors from 12 countries and four continents. Representing the spirit of FEI Solidarity, 20 athletes, many experiencing their first international event, gathered to vie for the title and international …

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Driving’s Biggest Names Set to Showcase Skills and Speed in New FEI Driving World Cup Series

Ten top four-in-hand drivers plus a few wild cards will thrill audiences between November and February at some of Europe’s most prestigious indoor shows. The eight qualifying legs start in Lyon (FRA) this week and end in Leipzig (GER), leading to six places at the final in Bordeaux (FRA). The 23rd series promises to be …

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Multiple Medal Glory on Final Day as USA Tops Para Dressage Medal Table

Two more Individual gold medals on the final day of Freestyle crowned the United States’ best ever Para Dressage performance at a Paralympic Games as they topped the medal table at Château de Versailles. Fiona Howard, partnering Diamond Dunes in Grade II, and Rebecca Hart with Floratina in the concluding Grade III both won their …

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