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Wed
09
Oct

Contendro I Leaves Us With Elegance

Contendro at Haras de Saint-Lô in France
The Holsteiner breeding stallion Contendro I has passed away at his home, Haras de Saint-Lô, in France. He was 27 years old.

Contendro was by Contender out of Bravo (by Reichsgraf x Rasputin x Tin Rod xx) and bred by Manfred Birchler

He was first licensed as a premium stallion for the Holsteiner breeding society in Neumunster in 1999 and became the winner of the 100-day stallion performance test in Adelheidsdorf in 2000 with a score of 144.70 points. He got 131.09 for dressage and 147.29 for show jumping.

"He was an extremely endearing horse, of a rare kindness and sensitivity that left its mark on the people who pampered him every day," said his owner upon the passing of the legendary stallion. From his early carer Helmut Klein, who came every year from Germany to visit him, to the team at Haras de Saint Lô. He was the first world No. 1 stallion to be present at Saint Lô, the first sire of an Olympic Champion... More

Wed
28
Aug

HKM Bundeschampionate: More than 1,400 horses and ponies have qualified

HKM Bundeschampionate: More than 1,400 horses and ponies have qualified

More than 1,400 horses and ponies from the disciplines of jumping, dressage and versatility have qualified for the HKM Bundeschampionate, which runs from 3rd to 8th September in Warendorf.

Featuring the best young horses and ponys at the most important event of German horse breeding. "Many entries are still coming in," says tournament manager Markus Scharmann, who is looking forward to a good competition.

The expectations also take account of the time schedule. This year, the qualification for the seven-year-old show jumpers will start on Tuesday. “With this measure, we are cutting down the timetable,” explains Markus Scharmann. Also, admission is free on Tuesday. As ever, the show jumping horses form the biggest field of participants followed by the dressage horses.

With Germany's best young horses and ponies, this event is an absolute highlight in the calendar of German horse breeding and a must for every horse fan in the disciplines of dressage,... More

Thu
22
Aug

Hannoveraner riding horses nominated for the 2024 Bundeschampionat

The newly crowned Hannoveraner Championess Flower
Verden. After the Verden Championships, the Hannoveraner riding horses were nominated for the Bundeschampionat in Warendorf. The newly crowned Hannoveraner Championess Flower will compete with Janina Tietze at the Bundeschampionat for four-year-old mares and geldings

Three-year-old stallions

Beck in Magic by Benicio/Dancier
Breeder: Dirk Wahlers, Leeste
Rider: Mareike Mimberg-Hess

Majestic Day by Majestic Taonga/Desperados
Breeder: Anna Genfors, Förslöv/SWE
Rider: Hermann Burger

Vienna Ninja by Viva Gold/Bodyguard
Breeder: ZG Slink, Großheide
Rider: Daniela Graé

Four-year-old stallions

Lindenberg by Libertad/Destano
Breeder: ZG Sabine and Hans-Heinrich Maak, Hamburg
Rider: Jacob Schenk

V-Zwölf GT by V-Plus/St. Moritz Junior
Breeder: Nina Vogt, Ostercappeln
Rider: Charlott-Maria Schürmann

Three-year-old... More

Wed
21
Aug

Scone Palace International Horse Trials are set to make their grand debut in August 2025

Scone Palace International Horse Trials are set to make their grand debut in August 2025
The Scone Palace International Horse Trials are set to make their grand debut in August 2025, replacing the iconic Blair Castle International Horse Trials, which will conclude its remarkable 35-year run in August 2024.

This new event will be held at the historic Scone Palace and the nearby Perth racecourse in Perthshire, Scotland, offering a unique and enhanced setting for top-tier equestrian competitions.

Organised by British Eventing (BE) in collaboration with the Scone Palace team and Perth racecourse, this event promises to continue the legacy of excellence while embracing innovation and growth. Key figures such as BE CEO Rosie Williams and Matthew Taylor, director of racing at Perth racecourse, are instrumental in bringing this event to life.

The Scone Palace International Horse Trials will feature a variety of competitions, including the Scottish Grassroots Championship and national and international classes, attracting top riders from around the world.... More

Thu
01
Aug

IRELAND QUALIFY FOR OLYMPIC SHOW JUMPING FINAL

(Photo: Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and James Kann Cruz (ISH) in action at the Olympic Games in Paris
A brilliant performance from Michael Blake's Irish Show Jumping team of Cork's Shane Sweetnam, Derry's Daniel Coyle and Meath's Cian O'Connor, has seen them comfortably qualify among the 10 teams that will go forward to tomorrow's (Friday) Olympic team final in Paris.

Shane Sweetnam was first to jump for Ireland with the Irish-bred James Kann Cruz (ISH) and they finished with just one fence down for a four fault score.

That was followed by a superb clear round from Daniel Coyle with the mare Legacy , before Ireland's anchor rider Cian O'Connor and Maurice finished with one fence down and a time fault. Ireland finished today's qualifier on a total score of 9 faults in a combined time of 230.22 which left them in sixth place of the 20 teams that started the competition.

Ireland... More

Tue
30
Jul

Another Golden day for the Great Britain Eventing Team as they break all records

Another Golden day for the Great Britain Eventing Team as they break all records
Britain has become the most successful Olympic eventing nation in history with five team gold medals and Germany’s Michael Jung becomes first three-time individual champion.

In glorious Versailles sunshine, in front a packed stadium of wildly enthusiastic spectators, the British team of Rosalind Canter ( Lordships Graffalo ), Tom McEwen ( JL Dublin ) and Laura Collett ( London 52 ) clinched team gold, while Germany’s Michael Jung ( Chipmunk FRH ) took the individual Eventing title at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The French hosts had to settle for silver ahead of Japan who held their nerve after having to call up their reserve combination following the final Horse Inspection this morning.

This was a record-breaking fifth team gold for... More
Thu
18
Jul

USEA American Eventing Championships 2024

USEA American Eventing Championships 2024
The 2024 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC), set to take place at the iconic Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, from August 27 to September 1, 2024.

Presented by Nutrena Feeds, this event is a major highlight in the equestrian calendar and promises to be an unforgettable experience for all horse enthusiasts.

The United States Eventing Association (USEA) and Horse & Country (H&C) have partnered to bring you enhanced coverage of the event. This means live streaming and on-demand content that will keep you connected to every thrilling moment. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, the AEC offers competition levels from Starter to the prestigious $60,000 Adequan USEA Advanced Final.

Based on member feedback, the coverage this year will be better than ever, with more cameras and improved streaming quality. H&C will broadcast all three phases of the Advanced Final and selected coverage from other divisions. Plus, you can catch all the... More

Fri
12
Jul

Great Britain Showjumping Eventing Dressage Teams Named For Paris 2024

Great Britain Showjumping Eventing Dressage Teams Named For Paris 2024
British Equestrian has named the teams of three and alternate combinations in the dressage, eventing and jumping competitions that make up equestrian at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Dressage

Charlotte Dujardin (38) from Newent, Gloucestershire, with Carl Hester and Coral Ingham’s Imhotep (chestnut, gelding, 10yrs, 16.2hh, Everdale x Vivaldi, Breeder: T. Huizing NED) Groom: Francesca Gorni

Charlotte Fry (28) from Den Hout, the Netherlands, and originally from Scarborough, North Yorkshire, with Van Olst Horses and her own Glamourdale (black, stallion, 13yrs, 16.3hh, Lord Leatherdale x Negro, Breeder: J. Rodenburg NED) Groom: Richard Hauwaerts

Carl Hester (56) from Newent, Gloucestershire, with Fiona Bigwood, Mette Dahl and his own Fame (bay, stallion, 14yrs, 16.2hh, Bordeaux 28 x Rhodium, Breeder: V. O. F. G. and M. Gerritsen NED) Groom: Lucy Scudamore

Alternate combination :

Becky Moody (44) from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, with Jo... More

Thu
11
Jul

Paris Olympics 2024 Jumping Eventing Dressage Confirmined Entries

Paris Olympics 2024 Jumping Eventing Dressage Confirmined Entries
With just over two weeks to go, the tension and excitement is at boiling point ahead of the much-anticipated Paris 2024 Olympic Games which will officially get underway with the Opening Ceremony on the evening of Friday 26 July.

When it comes to the venue, equestrian sport has arguably the most sensational of all 32 Olympic sports, as the Château de Versailles, a universally recognised symbol of France, will provide the most stunning backdrop.

The Paris sport entries (FEI Definite Entries) reveal that the flags of 49 nations will fly high over 11 days of spectacular sport. A total of 200 athlete-and-horse combinations are listed, along with an additional 51 Alternates/Reserves.

The three-member team format introduced in Tokyo has certainly changed the competition dynamic. Not only is the pressure more intense as each individual performance is so critical, but it has also opened the door for more countries to take part.

In Paris a total of 35... More

Mon
08
Jul

Thank You Sandro Boy

Sandro Boy has passed away at the age of 31.
Oldenburg stallion Sandro Boy ridden by his long-time partner Marcus Ehning has passed away at the age of 31.
Sandro Boy (Sandro x Grannus), bred by Rudolf Meyer competed at the highest levels for years, retiring from competition in 2011.

Ehning began riding Sandro Boy when the stallion was ten, and together they enjoyed a highly successful career, winning fourteen Grand Prix's including the FEI World Cup Final in Kuala Lumpur in 2006, and being part of the victorious Nations Cup team in Barcelona in 2007 along with numerous international Grand Prix victories. Their last international competition was in 2010, where they won the CSI4* Grand Prix in München, Germany, before Sandro Boy retired in 2011.

Sandro Boy, who was approved by numerous studbooks, was limited in breeding opportunities during his competitive career. Nonetheless, he produced several top sport horses and approved sons, including Ehning’s Grand... More

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