Laura Collett (GBR) made a dream start to her debut at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (GBR), the first leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™, when heading several more experienced riders at the end of the first day of Dressage. Collett, 21, is renowned for having a cool head and a tidy style – […]
Equine Canada is asking political candidates where they stand on key issues affecting the Canadian equestrian industry, including its riders, horses, breeders and all its association partners. The 10-point questionnaire has been distributed to all party leaders, former ministers of agriculture and sport, and associated critics. “Our questionnaire for 2011 federal election candidates reports on […]
The HSBC FEI Classics™ 2011, an exciting series linking five of the world’s top level events, begins in style today (Thursday 21 April – Monday 25 April) at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (GBR). The first crucial qualifier for the 2012 London Olympic Games has attracted arguably the strongest international field for many years […]
The 2011 Jump Canada Young Horse Series is set to open at the Bow Valley Classic II held from May 19-22 in Calgary, AB. The Bow Valley Classic marks the first event in the Western region, while the Eastern region opens at Concours hippique de St. Lazare, QC, held May 25-29. The Summer Classic in […]
The entries in principle for the inaugural FEI Reining World Final, which will be held in exactly one month’s time on 21 May 2011 at the renowned equestrian facility of Bökeberg, just outside of Malmö (SWE), are the strongest in the sport’s history. Reiners from 20 nations will be vying for the coveted title of […]
The success of the Canadian Eventing High Performance program continues into the 2011 spring season with Canadian riders recording top finishes as riders and horses prepare to compete at CCI 4*s Badminton Horse Trials April 21–25 in Great Brittan and the CCI 4* Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event in Lexington, KY, April 28–May 1, 2011. […]
The FEI Nations Cup™ 2011 series will go ahead with its prize money unchanged from last year. The agreement with series title sponsor Meydan came to an end in 2010 and the Dubai-based company has chosen to refocus its cooperation with the FEI and is currently negotiating terms to move into an exciting new partnership […]
Celena Z, winner of the 2008 Canadian Show Jumping Championship with Keean White, has been sold to Elm Rock LLC of the United States. Celena Z is an 11-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood mare sired by Cumano, winner of the 2006 World Championships. Formerly owned by the Ashland Group and White’s Angelstone Farms, Celena Z has […]
An international show jumping competition would not be a true one without a victory from the French Roger-Yves Bost (the world-renowned “Bosty”). This he achieved today with Nikyta d’Elle in the Prix GL events. A rider’s reaction after a victory is nearly always the same: “It’s important to win in Paris, especially in a competition […]
Nina Fagerstrom (FIN) and the Olympic champion Eric Lamaze (CAN), who coupled up for the first Saut Hermès last year, returned again to win this year. They were the only couple of the class to ride a double clear round. This unique class took place in two rounds at 1.60m in mixed teams of two. […]
