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This was 2021: the deadly EHV-1 outbreak in Valencia

Despite the many beautiful sporting moments, the equestrian sport also had to deal with a lot of misery. Of course the coronavirus threw a spanner in the works but unfortunately...

Abdel Saïd to the Egyptian Olympic Committee: "I am disgusted by your behavior"

Earlier this year it was announced that the Egyptian Abdel Saïd had changed nationality. He now competes for Belgium and that has its reasons. The rider now gives more explanation...

Training barn of Olympic showjumper destroyed by fire

The barn known as Parlo II West, which included a veterinary clinic operated by Dr. Kathleen Anderson and is used for much of the year by trainer Michael Matz, caught...

Taverse City Horse Shows to host $100,000 USHJA WCHR Central Hunter Spectacular

Traverse City Horse Shows is proud to host the $100,000 USHJA WCHR Central Hunter Spectacular at Flintfields Horse Park on Saturday, June 25. This special class will showcase the top...

Richard Howley and Arlo de Blondel part ways

Irish rider Richard Howley has sold his horse Arlo de Blondel. The 11-year-old stallion was successful under Howley at 1.60m level. Before that he was ridden by Catherine Pasmore and...

Laura Graves becomes mother of first daughter

USA dressage rider, Laura Graves has welcomed her first born earlier this month. On December 15, Graves and her husband, Curt welcomed daughter Mackenzie Elaine Maes. The birth was announced...

Jump Off De Special: a look back at the highlights of 2021

That the past year will be a year to remember is certain! Not only because of Corona, but especially because of the many sporting highlights within our beautiful sport. During...

This was 2021: The Nations Cup final in Barcelona

The best 18 teams from all over the world competed with their horses in 2021 for a spot in the big Nations Cup final in Barcelona during the first weekend...

Boudewijn Schepers: "I think it is fantastic that those horses are born at 'big' breeders as well as 'small' breeders"

2021 is drawing to a close. How does Boudewijn Schepers, vice-president of BWP, look back on the BWP year?  

Mohammed Ahmed Al Owais claims victory in the 2* Grand Prix of Al Ain

In Al Ain, Christmas was busy night of showjumping at the international level. Mohammed Ahmed Al Owais claimed the best Christmas present of them all and won the 2* Grand Prix.