Bram Chardon (NED) © FEI / Dirk Caremans Beneath an array of sparkling Christmas trees dangling from above, Bram Chardon (NED) found the perfect festive present with his first victory of the 2024-2025 series at the seventh and penultimate FEI Driving World Cup™ leg in Mechelen (BEL). His total of 124.55 beat fellow dutchman Koos…
Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) and Vestmalle des Cotis © FEI/ Dirk Caremans Germany’s Hans-Dieter Dreher propelled himself to the top of the podium in the ninth leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Western European League staged in Mechelen (BEL) with the 15-year-old gelding Vestmalle des Cotis. From the penultimate draw of the 10 athletes…
Dinja van Liere (NED) and Hermes N.O.P. ©FEI / Dirk Caremans The final FEI Dressage World Cup™ qualifier of the year in Mechelen (BEL) turned into an exciting contest between Dutch and Belgian combinations. In the festive arena, the home crowd witnessed Belgian dressage performances of a calibre rarely seen before. Ultimately, it was Dinja…
Charlie Jayne & One and Only © Cassidy Klein The 2024 ESP Holiday & Horses Series, presented by ArthramidVet, launched in style on Friday with the opening of the ESP Holiday Finale at Wellington International. The week kicked off with a spotlight on the hunter division, highlighted by the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby (Hunt…
Darragh Kenny riding Eddy Blue @LondonInternationalHorseShow/Peter Nixon The Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ presented by Agria provided a fitting conclusion to what has been a five-day exhibition of equestrian excellence, with Darragh Kenny coming out on top. Agria Super Sunday got underway with the BSPS Ridden Mountain & Moorland Championship sponsored by New Horizon Plastics,…
Ijsbrand Chardon @LondonInternationalHorseShow/Peter Nixon Day four of London International Horse Show once again featured thrilling competition and breathtaking performances across the three sessions. The highlight of the day came from Ijsbrand Chardon’s brilliant performance in the second leg of the FEI Driving World Cup™ Qualifier Karen and Hugh Scott-Barrett. Meanwhile, earlier in the CSI-W5* Show…
Dries Degrieck, winner of the FEI Driving World Cup @LondonInternationalHorseShow/Peter Nixon Thursday once again delivered a packed programme of sport and entertainment. The highlight of the day came from The London Grand Prix, brilliantly won by Mariano Martinez Bastida and Jup. Earlier in the day, The Christmas Tree Speed Stakes saw Darragh Kenny claim the…
Charlotte Fry and Glamourdale @LondonInternationalHorseShow/Peter Nixon Charlotte Fry and Glamourdale set the Excel alight on day two of London International Horse Show as they took victory in the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Freestyle to Music, presented by Bret Willson Dressage International Ltd and supported by Horse & Hound. Earlier in the day, CSI5*-W Jumping action…
Becky Moody riding Jagerbomb @LondonInternationalHorseShow/Peter Nixon The opening day of the 2024 London International Horse Show delivered a dazzling showcase of equestrian talent and setting the tone for an unforgettable week. In the International Arena, Becky Moody and her exceptional horse, Jagerbomb, triumphed in the FEI Dressage World Cup™ (Grand Prix), presented by Bret Willson…
McKayla Langmeier & Jiselle NS © Cassidy Klein The 2024 ESP Holiday & Horses Series, presented by ArthramidVet, kicked off with excitement on Friday as the ESP Holiday II show got underway at Wellington International. The week began with a focus on the hunters, featuring the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby (Hunt & Go), presented…
