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Germany Takes Title, but Denmark Makes Statement in Falsterbo
Team Denmark - winners of the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ - Falsterbo (SWE) with Chef d’Equipe Susie Dannemand and team riders Daniel Bachmann Andersen / Flash Gordon 37, Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour / Mount St John Freestyle, Nadja Aaboe Sloth / Favour Gersdorf, Anna Zibrandtsen / Quel Filou. © FEI/Kim Lundin Denmark started in just one leg of the 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ series, but they made it count. Led by Chef d'Equipe Susie Dannemand, the four-rider squad of Anna Zibr

Catie Staszak
2 days ago


Introducing: The 2026 Summer Collection from Dalman Jump Co.
"White Lotus," by Dalman Jump Co., on course at Tryon International Equestrian Center. Photo by Ibach Media. After a successful year of partnership with Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), Dalman Jump Co. has expanded its jump offerings at the venue, debuting its 2026 Summer Collection at the 2026 Tryon Summer Series. Two brand new courses—one for the Tryon Stadium and another for the Reynolds Family Grand Hunter Ring, as well as hunter derby events—were delivered

Catie Staszak
4 days ago


Germany Passes "Important Test" at Hagen a.T.W.
Team Germany (L-R), Klaus Roeser, Isabell Werth, Raphael Netz, Semmieke Rothenberger and Frederic Wandres, winners of the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ leg in Hagen a.T.W. (GER) © FEI/Stefan Lafrentz Germany delivered on home soil Friday at the Covalliero Dressage Days, securing an assertive victory in the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ at Hagen a.T.W. (GER), the first Nations Cup event held at the venue. With the FEI Dressage World Championships just a month away in Aachen (GER), Ger

Catie Staszak
Jul 4


Can't Catch Coxe in $15,000 Friends of Fairfield Grand Prix
Isabel Coxe and Alicia Santa Rosa. All photos by SEL Photography It didn't take long to realize that the jump-off would be quick in Saturday's $15,000 Friends of Fairfield Grand Prix. Eight combinations advanced to the jump-off of Chris Jones' (CAN) course, but ultimately no one could catch Isabel Coxe (USA) and Alicia Santa Rosa in the premier class of the 102nd Fairfield June Horse Show. The winning pair blazed their way to a final time of 40.107 seconds—more than two secon

Catie Staszak
Jun 20


Sara Schultz and Trade Secret Secure Grand Junior/Amateur-Owner Hunter Championship at Fairfield June
Sara Schultz and Trade Secret. Photo by SEL Photography Sara Schultz has attended shows at the Fairfield County Hunt Club with her trainer Carla Sacco for nearly 20 years. The New York native has fond memories showing at the venue as a child, but if you ask her what her favorite moment is, she'll point to her latest. Schultz and her 12-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding Trade Secret secured the 2026 Grand Junior/Amateur-Owner Hunter Championship at Fairfield June, earning the

Catie Staszak
Jun 20


Maclay Win Earns Racanelli Inaugural William Steinkraus Equitation Award
Lila Racanelli received the inaugural William Steinkraus Equitation Award, donated by Walter J. Lee, for winning the ASPCA Maclay. She is pictured in the award presentation alongside Emily Koss, Walter J. Lee, and Jay Mullen. All photos by SEL Photography As the winner of the ASPCA Maclay at Fairfield June, Lila Racanelli received the inaugural William Steinkraus Equitation Award, donated by Walter "Jimmy" Lee. Racanelli was best aboard Hellen Cantwell's Tibri's Goodfella, a

Catie Staszak
Jun 19


Smooth Sailing for Shipman in $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby
Grace Shipman and Calamanzo. All photos by SEL Photography A two-month lease has turned into a beautiful four-year partnership for Grace Shipman and Calamanzo. After winning a derby last week in New York, the duo triumphed again in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby Friday at the Fairfield June Horse Show. Shipman and her 18-year-old gelding finished on a winning total of 180, leading from start to finish. Colin Syquia and Harlow finished second (168.5), with Isabel Jo an

Catie Staszak
Jun 19


Hannan Receives Inaugural Walter J. Lee High Score Hunter Award
Jennifer Hannan & Clueso. Photo by SEL Photography Jennifer Hannan has attended the Fairfield June Show for three decades, but she experienced a new "first" at the venue Thursday, as she received the inaugural Walter J. Lee High Score Hunter Award. Recognizing the high score professional hunter rider of the competition, the trophy was donated earlier this year by renowned hunter judge, trainer, and breeder Walter "Jimmy" Lee. Hannan, who owns and operates her Ocean Echo opera

Catie Staszak
Jun 18


Success for Syquia in $5,000 Pablo Mejia Equestrian Welcome Stake
Colin Syquia and Bacardi Royal Z. All photos by SEL Photography Colin Syquia (PHI) arrived at the Fairfield June Show hoping for some positive mileage for the talented young jumper, Bacardi Royal Z. Sandra O'Donnell's 7-year-old Zangersheide gelding exceeded expectations, jumping to the top of the $5,000 Pablo Mejia Equestrian Welcome Stake Thursday at the Fairfield June Show. The pair crossed the timers of Chris Jones' (CAN) short track in an uncatchable 30.450 seconds. Dani

Catie Staszak
Jun 18


Tananbaum on Top as 102nd Fairfield June Show Gets Underway at Fairfield County Hunt Club
Brenda Tananbaum & Diasandro. All photos by SEL Photography Brenda Tananbaum was paired with Diasandro less than six months ago, but the pair looked like a seasoned partnership Wednesday at the Fairfield County Hunt Club. Tananbaum and the 14-year-old Warmblood gelding topped the $1,000 Stübben Derby on Opening Day of the 2026 Fairfield June Show, receiving a score of 86. Roxanne Vincek finished second with Normandy on a score of 84, while Caroline van Dalen rounded out the t

Catie Staszak
Jun 17


Belgium Celebrates Dressage Growth in Nations Cup Title Defense at Lier
Team Podium, the winners - Team Belgium, Defalque Charlotte, Paulius Larissa, Verboomen Justin, Verwimp Wim at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup - Lier (BEL) © FEI/Dirk Caremans Belgium completed a successful defense of its 2025 Nations Cup title Saturday, capturing a win on home soil for the second year in a row in the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ of Lier (BEL). A year ago, the event marked the first ever dressage Nations Cup event held in the country, and the competition celebrated

Catie Staszak
May 23


Fueled by His Past, Rodrigo Enriquez Makes His Own Future
Rodrigo Enriquez Beteta (MEX) and Pia Maria H jump the CSI3* Grand Prix at the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival. All photos by Catie Staszak Media, Inc. For Rodrigo Enriquez Beteta, involvement in equestrian sport was all but pre-written in his DNA. A fourth-generation horsemen, his great-grandfather Ignacio M. Beteta Quintana was a prominent owner who saw one of his horses represent Mexico at the 1948 London Olympics. His grandfather, Armando F. Beteta qualified for the 1960

Catie Staszak
May 14


Germany on Top in Clash of Titans at Fontainebleau
Isabell WERTH (GER) riding WENDY de FONTAINE - members of the winning team from Germany at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup 2026 - Fontainebleau (FRA) © FEI/Evan Oudin In what could have passed for a championship lineup, the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ of Fontainebleau (FRA) came down to the wire Saturday at Le Grand Parquet. Deciding the result in the final ride, eight-time Olympic gold medalist Isabell Werth (GER) clinched a victory for Germany, which secured its second straight

Catie Staszak
Apr 18


Moody and Jagerbomb 'Come Together' for World Cup title
The FEI World Cup™ Finals Fort Worth 2026 Fort Worth, TX, USA - Christian Simonson (USA), Becky Moody (GBR), Igmar De Vos FEI President, and Sandra Sysojeva (POL) during the dressage Freestyle awards of The FEI World Cup™ Finals Fort Worth 2026 North American League Fort Worth Texas USA © FEI/Shannon Brinkman For Becky Moody, the Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup™ Finals in Fort Worth, Texas (USA) gave her a week of "firsts." She competed in her first North American competit

Catie Staszak
Apr 12


Farrington One Step Closer to World Cup Glory
Kent Farrington (USA) and Greya, during Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ - Second Final Competition Jump off in the The FEI World Cup™ Finals Fort Worth ©FEI/Shannon Brinkman Kent Farrington (USA) found himself in a familiar position Friday night at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas (USA). For the second day in a row, he led the victory lap at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final. After capturing Thursday's opening speed competition with Toulayna, he won the Second Final

Catie Staszak
Apr 11


Jagerbomb sets the Mood(y) in Fort Worth
The FEI World Cup™ Finals Fort Worth 2026 Fort Worth, TX, USA - Becky Moody (GBR) and Jagerbomb, during the dressage Grand Prix awards of the The FEI World Cup™ Finals Fort Worth 2026 North American League Fort Worth Texas USA © FEI/Shannon Brinkman Becky Moody made an early statement in her Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final debut. The Olympic veteran and Jagerbomb, her bronze medal-winning partner from Paris 2024, wowed the crowd Thursday night at Dickies Arena in Fo

Catie Staszak
Apr 10


U.S. Draws First as Stage is Set in Fort Worth
Eiken Sato (JPN) and Chadellano JRA during the first horse inspection at the FEI World Cup™ Finals 2026 in Fort Worth (USA) ©FEI/Liz Gregg The United States will lead the way in front of a home crowd Thursday as competition kicks off at the FEI World Cup™ Finals in Fort Worth, TX (USA). All 54 horses—36 slated for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final and 16 for the Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final—passed inspection at the spectacular Dickies Arena Tuesday, with no

Catie Staszak
Apr 8


102nd Fairfield June Show Returns as World Championship Hunter Rider Event
With more than a century of history, the Fairfield June Horse Show is set to return June 16-20, 2026 at the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, CT. The 102nd edition of the competition will return as a World Championship Hunter Rider event as well as continue its growth of its jumper program, with a $5,000 1.30m Welcome Stake and $15,000 1.40m Grand Prix. Competitors can look forward to a revamped show schedule that also features a $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, four

Catie Staszak
Mar 31


USA on Top in Wellington After Five-Year Drought
Anna Marek (USA) and Fayvel, part of the winning USA team at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ - Wellington (USA). © FEI/Shannon Brinkman For the first time in five years, a team other than Germany stood atop the podium in the opening FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ leg in Wellington (USA). The United States was best on home turf Thursday at the Global Dressage Festival, securing the victory in the final ride. Under the guidance of Chef d'Equipe Christine Traurig, Ashley Holzer (Hawti

Catie Staszak
Mar 19


Gochman Punches Ticket to Fort Worth with World Cup Glory in Ocala
Mimi Gochman (USA) and Iron Maiden, winners of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ North American League 2025/26 - Ocala (USA) ©FEI/Shannon Brinkman Mimi Gochman (USA) exceeded even her own expectations Saturday night in Ocala (USA), topping the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Ocala while punching her ticket to the Finals in Fort Worth (USA). The win marked the first at the highest level of show jumping sport for Gochman, 22, who has secured a place in her first senior cham

Catie Staszak
Feb 15
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