Nayel Nassar (EGY) and Lordan. (FEI/Andrew Ryback) Just a week after topping the World Cup qualifier in Thermal (USA), Nayel Nassar (EGY) and his longtime partner Lordan led another victory gallop after clinching the $135,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Las Vegas (USA). Nassar, 27, and his 14-year-old Hanoverian gelding were fastest in a six-horse…
Photo: Richard Spooner and Chatinus (FEI/Amy McCool) The old adage claims that “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” but it will be hard to keep secret the talent of Richard Spooner’s (USA) new equine star, Chatinus. Spooner piloted the 10-year-old Hanoverian to the gelding’s first World Cup qualifier victory in the $100,000 Longines FEI…
Richard Spooner and Cristallo. Photos by Spruce Meadows Media Services. Calgary, AB, Canada – One of the most challenging competitions at the Spruce Meadows Summer Series, the CNOOC Nexen Cup Derby always has plenty of drama for spectators. Sunday was no different as Richard Spooner (USA) and Cristallo won for the second year in a…
Richard Spooner and Big Red. Photo By: Anwar Esquivel. Xalapa, Mexico – May4, 2016 – After a two year absence, California born and raised Richard Spooner, near the top of the list of America’s most successful grand prix riders, has brought his winning ways back home. Spooner plans to spend more time focusing on helping…
From left to right: Richard Spooner, Jonathan McCrea, Ali Wolff, and Christine McCrea. Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations who will represent the United States on the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team in Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup competition at CSIO4* Coapexpan, in Coapexpan, Mexico, April…
Richard Spooner and Chivas Z. Photos copyright Sportfot. Sarah Bian Rides to Top of THIS Children’s Medal 15-17 Wellington, FL – February 28, 2016 – Week seven of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), sponsored by Suncast®, concluded on Sunday featuring the $86,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center…
Richard Spooner of USA riding Chivas Z. Photos © Spruce Meadows Media Services. Eduardo Menezes Tops $34,000 Friends of the Meadows Cup Calgary, AB, Canada – July 10, 2015 – USA’s Richard Spooner jumped to victory aboard his own Chivas Z in the $85,000 ASHCOR Technologies Cup on Friday of the ‘Pan American’ Tournament, presented…
Richard Spooner and Cristallo. Photos © Spruce Meadows Media Services. Richard Spooner Tops $210,000 CNOOC Nexen Cup 1.50m Derby with Cristallo as Well as $40,000 ATCO Structures & Logistics Cup with Chivas Z Calgary, AB, Canada – June 7, 2015 – The ‘National’ Tournament CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, concluded at Spruce Meadows on Sunday…
Rich Fellers and Colgan Cruise. Photos By: Rick Osteen Photography. Saturday evening began with a loud buzz of a sold-out stadium, busy merchandise vendors and food stands at the Del Mar National Horse Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The Del Mar National Horse Show celebrated its 70th Anniversary in style, with a spectacular list…
Darragh Kenny of IRL riding Alpha VDL. Photos © Spruce Meadows Media Services. Spooner Makes It Three in a Row Calgary, AB, Canada – June 28, 2014 – The ‘Canada One’ Tournament at Spruce Meadows continued on Saturday featuring the $33,500 McDaniel & Associates Cup 1.55m with a win for Ireland’s Darragh Kenny and Alpha…
