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Equestrian sport confirmed in Initial Sports Programme for Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games

04/02/2022 Lucy Bennion

Equestrian sport confirmed in Initial Sports Programme for Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games The FEI President has welcomed the announcement by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that Equestrian sport is officially confirmed in the Initial Sports Programme for Los Angeles 2028. The confirmation for inclusion in the LA 2028 Initial Sports Programme took place yesterday during the IOC session in…

Richard Vogel Notches His First FEI Win at 2022 WEF

14/01/2022 Lucy Bennion

Richard Vogel Notches His First FEI Win at 2022 WEF The series of Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup classes continued on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. Richard Vogel (GER) sped to the win in the $37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round One CSI3* with Caramba 92, owned…

European Eventing Championship 2021 fundraiser launched to prevent event cancellation

12/07/202112/07/2021 Abby Dickinson

European Eventing Championship 2021 fundraiser launched to prevent event cancellation A European Eventing Championship 2021 fundraiser has been launched to prevent cancellation of the upcoming fixture. Earlier this year, the FEI announced that the European Eventing Championship will take place in Avenches, Switzerland. The venue took on the challenge of hosting the major show as the original stage, Haras du Pin,…

The flying Dutchmen dominate FEI Nations Cup Jumping

26/06/201626/06/2016 News Team

The flying Dutchmen dominate FEI Nations Cup Jumping FEI Nations Cup Jumping by Louise Parkes The World and European champions from The Netherlands threw down a stunning performance to win the fifth leg of the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping Europe Division 1 League in Rotterdam (NED). And it was a particularly satisfying result, because it was the first time…

Luhmühlen CCI4* – Can Germany keep Luhmühlen crown at home?

16/06/2016 News Team

New Zealand’s Andrew Nicholson and Qwanza are among the main contenders at Luhmühlen CCI4*, fourth leg of the FEI Classics™ (Eventing Photo/FEI)

Luhmühlen CCI4* – Can Germany keep Luhmühlen crown at home? By Kate Green The good news for competitors at Luhmühlen CCI4* is that Michael Jung (GER) can’t win it: the runaway series leader, winner of Kentucky and Badminton, does not have a ride at his country’s premier event. However, this doesn’t mean that it won’t be a German victory; although…

Tight at the Top for FEI Prix St Georges at Somerford Park

29/05/201629/05/2016 News Team

Gareth Hughes withdraws Image credit Lucy Hall-Photography www.lucyhall-photography.com

Tight at the Top for FEI Prix St Georges at Somerford Park FEI Prix St Georges at Somerford Park, Sunday May 29 It was tight at the top for riders of the FEI Prix St Georges at Somerford Park Premier League dressage today, with less than 1% between the top three placings. Gareth Hughes took the top spot riding nine-year-old…

Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping 2016 – Round 10

28/05/2016 News Team

Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping 2016 – Round 10 Spanish reign supreme at Furusiyya leg in Lisbon by Louise Parkes Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping 2016 – Marco Fuste’s Spanish team won the tenth leg of the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping 2016 series in Lisbon (POR) tonight. This was the fourth round of the Europe Division 2 League, and only…

FEI Nations Cup Dressage: Team USA on top again in rainy Compiegne

23/05/2016 News Team

FEI Nations Cup Dressage - Kasey Perry-Glass and Goerklintgaards Dublet led Team USA to a convincing victory at the third leg of the FEI Nations Cup™ Dressage 2016 series at Compiegne (FRA). (FEI/Christophe Bricot)

FEI Nations Cup Dressage: Team USA on top again in rainy Compiegne By Louise Parkes Team USA were deemed winners of the third leg of the FEI Nations Cup Dressage 2016 series at CDI5* Compiegne (FRA) where torrential rain led to the cancellation of the day’s Grand Prix Special. An extraordinarily heavy downpour left the arenas under water for some time,…

Jung Creates Eventing History

09/05/201609/05/2016 News Team

Michael Jung lifts the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing Trophy. Image credit Mike Bain

Jung Creates Eventing History Micheal Jung wins Badminton 2016 In a fitting climax to the 2016 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials, Michael Jung not only becomes the first German to win the Badminton trophy, but also becomes the second winner of The Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing and create eventing history. In front of a packed crowd on the final day,…

Jung Remains in the Lead Badminton Horse Trials Day Two

06/05/201606/05/2016 News Team

Badminton Horse Trials Day Two Jung Remains in the Lead – Badminton Horse Trials Day Two Day two of dressage is complete at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials, Germany’s Michael Jung remains in the lead as this year’s 77 riders prepare to head out onto the cross country course tomorrow morning. Today’s final dressage rankings saw a shock entry into the top three in…

Jung in Poll Position on Day One of The Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials

05/05/201605/05/2016 News Team

Jung in Poll Position on Day One of The Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials Day One of The Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials Michael Jung set himself up in the best possible position today at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials, to not only take the lead after the dressage phase, but also to give himself a fighting chance of claiming the…

Michael Jung widens the gap after Cross Country at Kentucky

01/05/201601/05/2016 News Team

: Michael Jung (GER) and FischerRocana FST hold onto their lead at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, third leg of the FEI Classics™ 2015/2016, after a breathtaking Cross Country round (Red Bay Group LLC/FEI)

Michael Jung widens the gap after Cross Country at Kentucky by Kate Green Michael Jung (GER) and FischerRocana FST were breathtaking to watch across country at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event (USA), third leg of the FEI Classics™ 2015/2016, and now hold a commanding lead. The seemingly unstoppable Olympic and European champion has three Jumping fences in hand over Phillip Dutton (USA), who is in second and…

Brussels Court denies FEI appeal in GCL case

29/04/2016 News Team

Brussels Court denies FEI appeal in GCL case The Brussels Court of Appeal has today denied the FEI appeal on the interim measures imposed by the Belgian Competition Authority which prevent the FEI from imposing its unsanctioned event rule on athletes and horses competing in the Global Champions League. “We are of course disappointed that the Brussels Court of Appeal…

Rio 2016 Paralympic Games Fifth spot qualified for Great Britain

08/03/2016 News Team

Rio 2016 Paralympic Games Fifth spot qualified for Great Britain The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) have confirmed that Great Britain has achieved an individual qualification spot (unnamed) for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. The news means that GB will be represented by five athletes in para-equestrian dressage out in Brazil this summer, with four competing in the team competition and one…

Team USA reigns supreme in Furusiyya leg at Ocala

20/02/2016 News Team

Team USA won the second leg of the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping 2016 series in Ocala, Florida (USA) today (L to R), McLain Ward, Beezie Madden, Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, Lauren Hough and Todd Minikus. (FEI/Anthony Trollope)

Team USA reigns supreme in Furusiyya leg at Ocala Team USA won today’s second leg of the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping 2016 series on home ground at Ocala, Florida (USA), but had to rely on anchor rider, Beezie Madden, to clinch it with a last-to-go effort with Breitling LS. On a day of very mixed fortunes, and with many…

French to the fore at opening leg of 2016 Furusiyya season in Al Ain

19/02/201619/02/2016 News Team

The French team of Mathieu Billot, Frederic David, Julien Gonin and Jerome Hurel pictured with Chef d’Equipe Philippe Guerdat after victory today in the opening leg of the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping 2016 series at Al Ain (UAE). (FEI/Richard Juillart)

French to the fore at opening leg of 2016 Furusiyya season in Al Ain by Louise Parkes Team France were convincing winners at yesterday’s opening leg of the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping 2016 series at Al Ain (UAE). In a competition that proved tough for some, but which also exposed some very exciting new talent, the side led…

British Eventing Announce New FEI Admission Policy

09/02/2016 News Team

British Eventing - Image credit Mike Bain

British Eventing Announce New FEI Admission Policy New for this year British Eventing have introduced the ‘British Eventing FEI Event Admissions Policy for Owners’, creating an open and clear set of guidelines for owners with horses competing at FEI events. Developed with Event organisers, the Event Horse Owners Association (EHOA) and Event Riders Association UK (ERA) the new Policy aims…

Boyd Exell Pipped to the Post for FEI World Cup Driving Final

08/02/201608/02/2016 News Team

IJsbrand Chardon (NED) was extremely happy with his FEI World Cup™ Driving title. Photo: FEI/Eric Knoll.

Boyd Exell Pipped to the Post for FEI World Cup Driving Final Chardon claims FEI World Cup™ Driving title By Cindy Timmer After an amazing battle between the best drivers, IJsbrand Chardon (NED) beat top favourite Boyd Exell (AUS) in the FEI World Cup™ Driving Final 2016 in Bordeaux (FRA) today and re-claimed the title for the first time again…

Charlotte and Valegro Lose World No.1 Slot to Kristina Bröring-Sprehe and Desperados FRH

04/02/201602/04/2016 News Team

Charlotte and Valegro lose World No.1 Slot to Kristina Bröring-Sprehe and Desperados FRH Charlotte and Valegro loose no.1 slot to Kristina Bröring-Sprehe and Desperados FRH. Germany’s Kristina Bröring-Sprehe (GER) and Desperados FRH, team silver medalists at the London 2012 Olympic Games, have taken over the world Dressage number one slot, relegating British duo Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro. Bröring-Sprehe (29) and…

Boyd Exell ready for action at FEI World Cup Driving Finals

03/02/2016 News Team

Boyd Exell and his horses are in top form and are the favourites to claim the title once again. Photo: FEI/Eric Knoll.

Boyd Exell ready for action at FEI World Cup Driving Finals FEI World Cup Driving Finals – On 6th and 7th February, the renowned French show Le Jumping International de Bordeaux will play host to the Final of the 15th season of the FEI World Cup™ Driving, one of the highlights on the international equestrian calendar, for the fifth time in…

Leida Collins-Strijk Rides Don Tignanello to Victory on Final Day of AGDF 1 With Win in FEI Intermediaire I Freestyle

18/01/2016 News Team

Leida Collins-Strijk Rides Don Tignanello to Victory on Final Day of AGDF 1 With Win in FEI Intermediaire I Freestyle After competition was postponed in the early morning due to continued inclement weather surrounding Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), Leida Collins-Strijk (NED) and Don Tignanello made the most of their afternoon in the Global International Ring at the Adequan®…

Creative Sports Awards – FEI celebrated in Creative Sports Awards

15/01/2016 News Team

Creative Sports Awards – FEI celebrated in Creative Sports Awards Creative Sports Awards The winners of the prestigious Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Awards have been honoured in Dubai (UAE). HE Sheikh Khalid Bin Abdulla Al Khalifa (BRN), FEI 2nd Vice President, member of the FEI Executive Board and President of FEI Regional Group VII, was awarded the…

Andres Rodriguez In Memoriam: Pan-Am Games silver medallist Andres Rodriguez (VEN), 1984-2016

06/01/2016 News Team

Andres Rodriguez In Memoriam: Pan-Am Games silver medallist Andres Rodriguez (VEN), 1984-2016 Andres Rodriguez – Venezuelan Jumping athlete Andres Rodriguez, individual silver medallist at the 2015 Pan-American Games, has died in hospital of injuries sustained in a car crash in Wellington, Florida (USA) on 4 January. He was 31. Andrew Rodriguez (VEN) and Darlon Van Groenhove A passenger in the car,…

FEI Secretary General voices support for Officials at London Olympia

28/12/201528/12/2015 News Team

FEI Secretary General voices support for Officials at London Olympia FEI Secretary General Sabrina Ibáñez has today voiced her full support for the actions of FEI Officials at London Olympia on Monday night (21 December) when Irish rider Bertram Allen was disqualified after blood was found on the flank of his horse, Quiet Easy. “I have absolutely no doubt that…

Emanuele Gaudiano Gallops to Victory in Longines Thriller in London

20/12/2015 News Team

Italy’s Emanuele Gaudiano and Admara produced a devastating turn of speed in the jump-off to win the seventh leg of the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2015/2016 Western European League at Olympia, London (GBR) today. (FEI/Jon Stroud)

Emanuele Gaudiano Gallops to Victory in Longines Thriller in London by Louise Parkes Victory for Emanuele Gaudiano! The Christmas show at the Grand Hall in Olympia is always something special, and the seventh leg of the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2015/2016 Western European League more than lived up to expectations today when Italy’s Emanuele Gaudiano produced a sensational victory at…