Pauline Basquin (FRA) and Sertorius de Rima Z IFCE made a lasting impression in Madrid by claiming their first-ever FEI Dressage World Cup™ qualifier victory. Competing in a freestyle field of 10 combinations in front of packed stands, Basquin was the only athlete to break the 80% barrier. Germany’s Carina Scholz with Tarantino and Spain’s…
Daniel Bluman (ISR) and Hummer Z © Sportfot As the holiday season begins, Wellington International is buzzing with excitement as the 2024 ESP Holiday & Horses Series, presented by ArthramidVet, was launched in style. The event kicked off on Thursday with the much-anticipated Holiday & Horses CSI4* international competition, featuring International Arena courses designed by…
Organisers of London International Horse Show have unveiled an exceptional line-up of international Dressage and Driving competitors for this year’s event, running from 18-22 December at Excel London. The show will host FEI World Cup™ action across three disciplines, including CDI-W Dressage, which will take place on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 December. Spilt into…
Technology has transformed many aspects of our lives, and equestrianism is no exception. Thanks to innovative equestrian apps, horse riding and care have entered the digital age, making tasks easier and riding more enjoyable. I’m a techy by trade, so I love anything related to tech and horses! Why are these apps becoming must-haves? They…
In July 2024, we called on you to speak out against the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Management Evaluation Report for the Pancake Complex in Eastern Nevada. The report outlined several troubling management proposals, including the castration of 138 stallions to create a “non-reproducing” component of the herd. Together, with your support, we strongly opposed…
Will Simpson and Chacco P © Cassidy Klein U.S. Olympic team gold medalist Will Simpson swept the top two placings in the $32,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic CSI3* Speed on Saturday during the ESP Pre-Charity week at Florida’s Wellington International. Winning aboard veteran mount Chacco P, Simpson was second with up-and-coming 9-year-old Keminko N. Simpson…
Richard Vogel (GER) rides on United Touch S © FEI/Leanjo de Koster Richard Vogel and his charismatic stallion, United Touch S, dazzled in front of an electrified home crowd at the Stuttgart German Masters, clinching victory at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ qualifier. The pair’s seamless performance marked their second triumph in as many…
Isabell Werth (GER) rides on Wendy de Fontaine © FEI/Leanjo de Koster Germany’s legendary Isabell Werth added another prestigious victory to her record in Stuttgart, taking home top honours on Wendy de Fontaine. Scoring an impressive 86.745%, Werth claimed the third leg of the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Western European League 2024/25, finishing over 6%…
Simon McCarthy and Narcotique v/h Dingenshof © Sportfot Simon McCarthy (IRL) and Narcotique v/h Dingenshof sealed the deal in the $32,000 ArthramidVet CSI3* Grand Prix Qualifier on Friday during the ESP Pre-Charity week at Florida’s Wellington International. The stage was set for a competitive race to the finish with 16 horses moving forward to the…
Boyd Exell (AUS) © FEI/Leanjo de Koster The ultimate champion, Boyd Exell (AUS), once again showed why he is nearly impossible to beat at the third leg of the FEI Driving World Cup™ in Stuttgart (GER). Digging deep to see off his rivals, he came from behind on Friday to win, then pulled off an…
