Team Belgium (L-R) Lara de Liedekerke-Meier; Senne Vervaecke; Wouter de Cleene; Seppe Vilain. © FEI/ Libby Law Photography A challenging Cross-Country course meant that the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ at Lignières (FRA) was never going to rest on Dressage scores. The Belgian team’s prowess in both Jumping phases gave them their first Nations Cup victory…
Photo TCF – Little Book Cliffs roundup 2024 The Cloud Foundation (TCF) executive director Kerry Ferguson recently attended the first half of the helicopter roundup in the Little Book Cliffs (LBC) Herd Management Area (HMA) in Colorado. (Read Kerry’s roundup summary below.) TCF friend, supporter, and wild horse advocate, Nalinka-Marion Fernandez, also attended the roundup….
Marion Vignaud (FRA) and First Quality. ©FEI/M Guillamot Host nation France retained team gold at the FEI Driving World Championship for Single Horses – but only just! In a thrilling contest, they totalled 298.59 to stay ahead of rivals Germany by only 1.32 for silver (299.91), who was only 0.84 ahead of Switzerland for bronze…
Juan Manuel Gallego & Niagara D’ive Z © Sierra Buerkley Photography The ESP Florida State Fall Horse Show recently took place at the Equestrian Village in Wellington, Florida, offering an exciting weekend of equestrian events, skilled riders, and impressive performances. From Thursday to Sunday, the show highlighted the special connection between riders and their horses,…
Katrin Eckermann (GER) and Sascinora NRW © FEI/Hippo Foto – Dirk Careman The FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses 2024 in Lanaken (BEL) concluded after several days of intense competition, with entries from across the world showcasing the best of young horse breeding and talent. Held at the renowned Zangersheide, this year’s…
Julia Krajewski. Photographer: Mariusz Chmieliński Germany’s Julia Krajewski riding Nickel 21 was the best in the 4*S – the highest-ranked competition at Strzegom Autumn Show. The podium of the 4*S was dominated by German riders. The first place went to Julia Krajewski, who was the runner-up after dressage and took the pole position after a…
Left: Luigi, adopted by Renata Solomou. Right: Cayza, adopted by Renata Solomou, with Kelly Stackpole, Executive Director, Rising Starr Horse Rescue. Photos: Kristin Gray. The EQUUS Foundation had a great week at the prestigious Hampton Classic Horse Show, 2024 — inspiring and educating spectators about horse welfare issues and how everyone can help. Parading in…
Kent Farrington (USA) and Greya FEI/Andrew Ryback Photography Kent Farrington (USA) was the first to crack the code to a clear round over a technical course in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Traverse City — the first leg of the 2024-25 North American League season. He’d remain “first” for the rest of the day….
Jad Dana & Leonidas © Cassidy Klein The 2024 ESP September horse show commenced on Friday morning with the 1.40m Open Jumper Stake, sponsored by Bainbridge Companies. In this competitive event, eleven horse-and-rider pairs took on Andy Christiansen’s (ECU) intricate course, with seven trying their hand at the jump-off. Michael Murphy (USA) secured the top…
Team USA, Juniors: Ann Kursinski, Avery Griffin, Alexa Elle Lignelli, Reese Merna, Propp Clara, Elise Stephens © Hippo Foto Media – Dirk Caremans The FEI Jumping Nations Cup Youth Final took place in Lier, Belgium after four days of hard-fought competition amongst some of the world’s top young riders. There was a strong showing for…
