Few Surprises on Day 1 of Dressage in Exloo

It was a day that stuck to form – for most – as the Championships got underway at the Hippisch Centrum.  With near perfect conditions for the equines and athletes, who benefitted from the smooth surface in the sand arena, it was previous medallists who led the way. The Grade I Para Drivers opened with …

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A New King Poised to Rule at the 2023 Festival of Champions

Wellington, Florida (August 21, 2023) – When asked about Lion King, Endel Ots stated without hesitation, “I’ve never sat on a horse as talented as this one.” A strong statement from Wellington, Florida’s nine-time Markel/USEF Dressage National Champion.  Ots, whose most recent National Championship was astride King’s Pleasure in the 2022 inaugural USEF Young Horse …

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Davison and Hughes to Host London Int’l Horse Show’s ‘Dressage Unwrapped’ Masterclass

Organisers of The London International Horse Show 2023 have announced an exciting addition to the LeMieux Masterclass Series: ‘Dressage Unwrapped,’ featuring World Eventing Champion, Yasmin Ingham, who was part of the British team to win a European gold medal earlier this month. The Masterclass will take place in the New Horizon Plastics London Arena – …

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Sharn Wordley and Brin D’Or de Haute Melen Z Win Arthramid Vet Grand Prix to Close ESP Summer II

The 2023 Summer Series returned to Equestrian Village after a two-month hiatus to welcome horses and riders to the ESP Summer II horse show. The competition showcased hunter derby competitors in the Derby Field Annex on Friday during the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby “Hunt and Go,” presented by FreeJump, with Meredith Gallagher and Quantico, …

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Olympic Champion Helps Germany Claim Belgian Leg of FEI Eventing Nations Cup

In a nail-biting cross-country finish, Germany claimed The FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ in Arville (BEL) by just 0.3 of a penalty over home side Belgium. Their victory was massively helped by a strong performance from Julia Krajewski, the individual gold medalist at the Tokyo Olympics. The 34-year-old was also the individual winner of the CCIO4* …

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Dutch Legends Lead the Lineup of Returning Champions at Exloo

Billed as an ‘Ultimate Celebration of Driving,’ the combined 7th FEI Para World Driving and the 13th FEI Four-in-Hand European Championship has a bumper confirmed entry of 65 drivers from 17 nations who will contest titles at the Equestrian Centre in Exloo (NED). The hosts are fielding some of the favourites to take gold medals, …

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British Breeze to Golden Glory Once Again

It was all about the British once more when the FEI Eventing European Championship 2023 drew to a close at Haras du Pin, France. At the last edition in Avenches (SUI) two years ago, they swept all before them, and again now they took not only the team title, but team-members Ros Canter (Lordships Graffalo) …

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Brits Are Bossing It after Brilliant Cross-Country Day

Team Great Britain’s mission to take their 24th team and 20th individual title is back on track after a thrilling cross-country day at the FEI Eventing European Championship 2023 at Haras du Pin in France. They were already on top of the team leaderboard, but it was German star, Michael Jung, who was heading the …

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Jung Takes Individual Lead; British Hold Five of Top Six Placings

German giant Michael Jung swaggered to the top of the individual standings with a superb performance from Fischerchipmunk FRH as the dressage phase drew to a close at the FEI Eventing European Championship 2023 at Haras du Pin (FRA). As expected, the individual leaderboard got a good shake-up, but it was four of reigning world …

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Rising Stars Shine Bright at Ermelo

The Longines FEI/WBFSH World Breeding Dressage Championships for Young Horses 2023 came to a close at Ermelo in The Netherlands after four spectacular days of sport and the crowning of a whole new generation of champions. A total of 129 talented young horses lined out in the three age categories which were each hotly contested. …

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