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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.

End of partnership between Pius Schwizer and Ecuries Les Verdets

After a year of intense collaboration, Ecuries Les Verdets announces the end of their partnership with Pius Schwizer. This collaboration, marked by remarkable successes and a memorable 2023-2024 season, is...

Elise van den Brande (Van 't Ruytershof) : "I'm ambitious and like to continue my dads work..."

't Ruytershof is well-represented at the top of our sport, with amongst others Messi van 't Ruytershof and now sold Le Blue Diamond van 't Ruytershof. The foundation of this...

Trevor Breen is back in the saddle after fall at Hamburger Derby

After his bad fall at the Longines Grand Prix of the Hamburger Derby in May, Trevor Breen is back in the saddle!

Peter Van der Waaij, Chef d'Equipe of Switzerland: "We don't have a big team, just a very strong one"

On an eventful day at the Brussels Masters, the excitement was palpable at the Nations Cup, one of the highlights of the week. Switzerland lived up to its role of...

Already discovered the new items and features on Equnews? Here's what's new!

You may have already noticed... Since the start of the Olympics, Equnews had a facelift! But not only the design is different. A new clear structure is helping Equnews to...

Canadian Olympian Eric Lamaze owes nearly $800K following latest court ruling

A breach of contract lawsuit against one of Canada’s most prominent Olympians finally ended last week with an Ontario judge ruling Eric Lamaze owed the plaintiffs more than $786,000. The...

Ben Maher's Explosion W back in training after injury!

Earlier this summer, Olympic champion (team gold in Paris and individual gold in Tokyo), Ben Maher's Explosion W (Chacco-Blue) was injured in the Rolex Grand Prix of La Baule. The...