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Wellington International: Supporting 'our' international community in times of need!

The past few weeks have brought unprecedented challenges to our equestrian community. With Hurricane Milton impacting our local community here in Wellington and Hurricane Helene devastating many of our wider...

Karl Cook comments on U.S. selection system: No one knows exactly what criteria is being used, and that creates a lot of uncertainty”

Karl Cook, silver medalist on the team at the Paris 2024 Olympics, recently voiced strong criticism of the U.S. selection system for major championships, including the Olympics. In his popular...

Severe damage to stables in Wellington following the passage of tornadoes and Hurricane Milton

Earlier, the Wellington Equestrian Center already announced that it is canceling its competition schedule this week. Milton made landfall on Wednesday evening local time in Siesta Key, on the west...

Equnews: The 'Equhub' for everything in equestrian sports!

Equnews recently completely revamped its online platform, introducing the ultimate 'Equhub' for all things equestrian! With numerous new features and an improved user experience, Equnews offers even more value for...

Augustsson-Zanotelli Stables merges with the Ashford Group

Marlon Modolo Zanotelli and Angelica Augustsson-Zanotelli built their careers and had many successful years as riders at Ashford Farm. In 2016, the couple decided to start their own stable in...

Willem Greve: “Is it the job of a Grand Prix rider to train young horses?”

“The real craft, which involves passion and knowledge, is gradually disappearing from the horse world,” Willem Greve sadly observes. More and more riders see it bigger and bigger and aim...

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Farewell to Fusain du Defey (31): A great loss for breeding

On Sept. 6, Fusain du Defey, a respected Anglo-Arab stallion, passed away at the age of 31. The last years of his life he enjoyed a well-deserved peaceful old age...

Former Jumping Rider Eric Willems Geeromsz loses leg because of carnivorous bacteria

Former International showjumping rider, Eric Willems Geeromsz (NED) has lost a leg and is still fighting for his life, because of an African carnivorous bacteria infection. Geeromsz is currently living...

Farewell to tophorse Cheppetta

Kevin Staut's former top horse, Cheppetta (Chepetto), has passed away at the age of 16. Owner, Virginie Couperie Eiffel, announced the news on social media. Together with Staut, the mare...

Farewell to Mr. Blue Sky UK

British show jumper Guy Williams has paid a moving tribute to his horse, Mr. Blue Sky. Under Williams, the 15-year-old gelding by Chacco-Blue achieved the highest branch of the sport.