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Blake Names Irish Jumping Team Ahead of 5* Nations Cup in California

Michael Blake is hopeful for a strong performance in the San Juan Capistrano. Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) Show Jumping High Performance Manager Michael Blake has named The Underwriting Exchange Irish Show...

Rubin Royal OLD passed away

The Dressurpferde Leistungszentrum Lodbergen (DLZ) reports a bitter loss: Rubin Royal OLD died at the proud age of 27. The death of the dark bay stallion, who was always full...

Increasing the minimum age for Endurance Horses on the FEI agenda

The minimum age for horses who are enrolled in the international endurance-scène is closely evaluated by the FEI. The age of full maturity and long-term wellbeing must be kept in...

Sanne Thijssen: "I knew it wouldn't be easy to beat Von Eckermann in the jump-off"

Earlier this week, Sanne Thijssen concluded the Mannheim 3* competition with an amazing victory in the Grand Prix, leaving the World nr. 1, Henrik von Eckermann, on two. We called...

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Ben Maher joins Simon Delestre, Rodrigo Pessoa and others as new Hermès Rider

With the addition of Ben Maher to the team, Hermès confirms its commitment as a saddler at the highest level of competition saddlery. With its expertise and creativity, the excellence...

AS111 provides new talent voor Cian O'Connor

There was a lot of international interest in the first edition of the AS 111 auction this season. Also Cian O'Connor showed his interest in the collection and eventually even...

Kees van den Oetelaar: "I am obsessed with the game. That's also the only reason I live my life this way"

The stories about the people behind the top horses, for example the owners, are appreciated. And rightly so, without owners there would be no top sport and equestrian events such...

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Jumping rider Paul Estermann appeals seven-year suspension

The Sanctioning Committee (SAKO) of the Swiss Equestrian Federation (SVPS) imposed a seven-year ban on jumper Paul Estermann on March 27, 2023. The latter filed a timely appeal against this...

Dutch Sanne Thijssen leaves Henrik von Eckermann behind in Grand Prix Mannheim

The three-star competition in Mannheim, Germany, concluded on Monday with the Grand Prix. Over 1.60m high obstacles, eight combinations were allowed to compete in the jump-off for the gold. Dutch...

Fiona Kashel's horse euthanized after irreparable injury during Badminton Horse Trials

At the Badminton Horse Trials, in the United Kingdom, a horse had to be euthanized after he fell on a section of the CCI5* cross country course. WSF Carthago was...