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Otto Becker will remain German national coach until 2028

The German show jumping federation has announced that Otto Becker will continue his role as national coach until the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The 65-year-old coach has led the...

Farewell Sönke Sönksen, German showjumping legend

Sönke Sönksen, one of the most successful German show jumping riders of the 1970s, has died at the age of 86. Born in Meldorf, Schleswig-Holstein, he began successfully riding the...

Home win for Hans-Dieter Dreher and Vestmalle des Cotis in CSI5*-W 1m50 Speed Class at Stuttgart

On Thursday evening the excitement was heightened in Stuttgart with the CSI5*-W 1m50 speed trial. In this qualifier, which also counted for the Longines Ranking, Hans-Dieter Dreher brought it home! 

Persistent severe weather cancels Thursday's program in Oliva

Persistent rainy weather in Spain is also causing the cancellation of all classes at the MET Oliva on Thursday.

Hendrik-Jan Schuttert part ways with own internationally produced, Lucifer!

Dutch showjumper, Hendrik-Jan Schuttert has announced the sale of his 8-year-old KWPN-gelding,  Lucifer (Akarad Hero Z x Darco). "A bittersweet goodbye! I wish the new owners the best with this...

Kevin Staut takes over lead of FEI Western European Worldcup ranking!

As show jumpers prepare for the World Cup competition in Stuttgart, French rider Kevin Staut takes over the lead in the Western European League from Belgium's Gregory Wathelet.Wathelet won the...

Philippe Rozier: "Our leg in St Tropez is a blessing for France, but I hate it comes with the cost of losing Sankt Gallen!"

There's disappointment but also joy due to the FEI's decision to replace the CSIO5* Sankt Gallen with St. Tropez, as part of the League of Nations. Philippe Rozier is elated...

Swiss federation shocked with decision FEI to replace Sankt Gallen by St Tropez! "FEI prematurely terminates contract, this is an affront to Swiss Equestrian Sport"

Following the FEI's announcement that the CSIO St. Gallen will not be part of the League of Nations in 2025, the Swiss federation has released a press release expressing its...

Harrie Smolders wins CSI4* Maastricht Grand Prix! "Happy to add this one to my list!"

The crowd was on the edge of their seats during the 8-combination jump-off of the 1.55m Grand Prix of Maastricht. In front of his home crowd, Harrie Smolders jumped to...

Sophie Hinners and Iron Dames My Prins conquer Verona World Cup!

The FEI World cup competition in Verona, Italy, delivered top sport with a five horse-rider combination, Jump-Off. Olympic Champion, Ben Maher was the first to start aboard his  Point Break ....