A Sensational Super Sunday at London International Horse Show
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A Sensational Super Sunday at London International Horse Show

ByAssociate Editor

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,…

New Stars Take the Reins at London International Horse Show
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New Stars Take the Reins at London International Horse Show

ByAssociate Editor

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…

Jessica Wächter and Weronika Kwiatek Take Top Spots in France
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Jessica Wächter and Weronika Kwiatek Take Top Spots in France

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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…

France Retains Team Gold in Le Pin au Haras
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France Retains Team Gold in Le Pin au Haras

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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…

ESP Florida State Fall Horse Show: A Weekend of Equitation Mastery
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ESP Florida State Fall Horse Show: A Weekend of Equitation Mastery

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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,…

Lanaken Showcases the Best of Young Horse Breeding and Talent
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Lanaken Showcases the Best of Young Horse Breeding and Talent

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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…

German & Dutch Breeding Excellence Showcased in Ermelo
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German & Dutch Breeding Excellence Showcased in Ermelo

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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 Wins Inaugural $100k ClipMyHorse.tv Hunter Classic at HITS Hudson
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Brian Feigus Wins Inaugural $100k ClipMyHorse.tv Hunter Classic at HITS Hudson

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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…

Historic Podium at the FEI Endurance World Championship 2024
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Historic Podium at the FEI Endurance World Championship 2024

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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)…

7th Consecutive Individual Gold for Exell and 12th Team Gold for the Netherlands in Szilvásvárad
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7th Consecutive Individual Gold for Exell and 12th Team Gold for the Netherlands in Szilvásvárad

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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…