Jessica Wächter (GER) and Gucci FST ©FEI/FFE/PSV Germany’s Jessica Wächter sealed her supremacy in producing young horses at world level as she won both the five- and seven-year-old categories, narrowly beating Poland’s Weronika Kwiatek in the older class – but it was a win for Weronika in the six-year-old category. The 9th FEI Driving World…
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…
Bart Veeze (NED) riding Red Viper © FEI/Leanjo de Koster – DigiShots After four days of competition, it was a chestnut clean sweep and a showcase of the quality of Dutch and German breeding specifically at this year’s Longines FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championships for Young Horses 2024 in Ermelo (NED). Among the top…
Brian Feigus and Four Aces. Photo © ESI Photography Hunter competition during HITS Championship week at HITS Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York came to an exciting conclusion on Sunday, September 8, with the inaugural $100,000 ClipMyHorse.tv Hunter Classic. The class represented the culmination of not only an incredible week of top sport, but of…
Virginie ATGER (FRA) on CHAM DE LA PALUD © FEI/Massimo Argenziano For the first time in the history of the FEI Endurance World Championships, teams from China and Malaysia secured a spot on the podium, taking second and third places, respectively, while host nation France took gold. The individual medals went to Melody Théolissat (France)…
Bronze CHESTER WEBER of the United States pours champagne over gold BOYD EXELL of Australia. Copyright FEI/Martin Dokupil History was made in Hungary as Boyd Exell (AUS) and The Netherlands won record breaking gold medals in front of passionate crowds at the State Stud Farm. Boyd’s quest for his 7th consecutive gold seemed assured after…
BRAM CHARDON with his horses – FREDDY, JAMES BOND, JUVENTUS, and MAESTRO © FEI/Martin Dokoupil The odds of defending champion Boyd Exell (AUS) winning a record-breaking 7th consecutive world title look stronger than ever after his display of dominance on the marathon. Using a team of experienced horses who are marathon specialists, including one from…
Anna Sandmann (GER) with her horses Fredie U, Harley, Iwan Van De Martha Hoeve Texel, and Max Van Het Rodeland – © FEI/Martin Dokoupil After the first day of competition of the FEI Driving World Championship Four-in-Hand in Szilvásvárad (HUN), Germany’s Anna Sandmann took the lead on 40.99 after a polished test, which pleased all…
