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Young Riders Academy announces 2020-team
September 21, 2020
The Young Riders Academy has announced its team for 2020.
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Ann Thompson and Darragh Kenny part ways
September 19, 2020
Irish rider Darragh Kenny and his owner Ann Thompson of the United States have today announced the formal dissolution of their partnership.
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Georgina Bloomberg’s Quibelle partnering with Spencer Smith
September 19, 2020
Georgina Bloomberg has announced that her mount Quibelle is partnering with fellow U.S. rider Spencer Smith.
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Decision on FEI European Championships 2021 expected at the end of October
September 18, 2020
Due to ongoing discussions, the FEI Board has agreed to postpone the decision on the organisation of the FEI European Championships 2021 to the end of October.
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FEI urges national federations, organisers, officials and athletes to comply with the latest version of FEI Covid-19 Policy
September 18, 2020
The FEI is urging all national federations, organisers, officials and athletes to familiarise themselves and comply with the latest version of FEI Covid-19 […]
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Liverpool International Horse Show 2020 cancelled
September 18, 2020
The 2020-edition of Liverpool International Horse Show, scheduled to run from 31st December 2020 to 3rd January 2021, has been cancelled.
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GoPro – part seven: Tips & tricks on mud fever from the world’s best grooms
September 17, 2020
What is the best way to treat mud fever? We asked several highly experienced grooms.
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The Next Generation – Tanimara Macari: “It is definitely tough, but it is worth it”
September 15, 2020
Following her dream – a professional showjumping career – has taken Tanimara Macari far from home. WoSJ spoke to Macari to learn more about her […]
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Hazy Toulana to Edwina Tops-Alexander
September 15, 2020
Stal Houtzager-Kayser has sold their promising 8-year-old mare Hazy Toulana to Stal Tops.
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Digital passport solution proposed for European horse movement
September 15, 2020
The IHSC Taskforce for Brexit and EU Animal Health Law has formulated a digital passport solution to ensure the efficient cross-border movement of sport, […]
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The 2020-edition of Olympia, The London International Horse Show cancelled
September 14, 2020
The 2020-edition of CSI5*-W Olympia, The London International Horse Show has been cancelled.
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Images | The curtains close for Don VHP Z in Valkenswaard
September 14, 2020
On Saturday, the curtains closed for Don VHP Z's incredible sports career with a retirement ceremony during GC Valkenswaard.
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Farewell to Berlin
September 13, 2020
Gerco Schröder’s former top horse Berlin has passed away, at the age of 26.
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Lafayette van Overis to Adrienne Sternlicht
September 12, 2020
USA's Adrienne Sternlicht has acquired the 9-year-old BWP gelding Lafayette van Overis, that has had a successful 2020 under Ireland's Bertram Allen.
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Don VHP Z retired from the sport
September 12, 2020
After a hugely successful career, the now 16-year-old stallion Don VHP Z was retired from the sport on Saturday during the GC Valkenswaard.
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FEI pledges almost CHF 3 million in funding through FEI Solidarity
September 11, 2020
The FEI has announced that it will make close to CHF 3 million available in development funding through FEI Solidarity, including just over CHF 1 million […]
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Daniel Bluman takes over the reins on World Cup Champion Alamo
September 10, 2020
Israel’s Daniel Bluman is taking over the reins on 2019 World Cup Champion Alamo a horse previously seen under Steve Guerdat and Gerardo Pasquel Mendez.
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EEF asks FEI to “remain fully prepared” for the 2021 European Championships
September 10, 2020
The European Equestrian Federation is asking the FEI “to remain fully prepared to hold the European Championships in 2021, should the circumstances […]
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The 2021-edition of Jumping Amsterdam cancelled
September 9, 2020
Jumping Amsterdam, one of the events part of the Western European World Cup League 2020/2021, has decided to cancel due to the uncertainty created by the […]
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The Next Generation – Sophie Hinners: “I just love to see the horses develop”
September 8, 2020
22-year-old Sophie Hinners is making her mark as one Germany’s rising stars.
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Neco passes on the torch: “For each horse in the Pessoa Auction there is a story”
September 5, 2020
The Pessoa Auction is a result of Nelson ‘Neco’ Pessoa's lifelong passion for breeding, and it’s not without a certain reluctance that the […]
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GoPro – part six: Tips & tricks on hoof abscesses from the world’s best grooms
September 3, 2020
What is the best way to treat a hoof abscess? We asked several highly experienced grooms.
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Megan McDermott’s roundabout road to the top: How film, horse sense and Bluman Equestrian have created one to watch
September 1, 2020
Thanks to a fruitful intersection of film and equestrian sports, her two great passions, 24-year-old Megan McDermott is well on her way to becoming one of the […]
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GoPro – part five: Tips & tricks on clipping from the world’s best grooms
August 27, 2020
WoSJ asked several highly experienced grooms to share their tips & tricks. In the fifth part of this series, the focus is on dos and don’ts when it […]
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The Next Generation – Tanner Korotkin: “Whether or not you can play the mental game, is the key to your breakthrough”
August 25, 2020
Moving on to the jumper division after huge success in the equitation ring, 19-year-old Tanner Korotkin has gotten an opportunity of a lifetime – riding […]
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Ellen Peters: “I love to discover a new horse, to spend time with them and figure out their personality”
August 20, 2020
After long studies and five years working in accounts, Ellen Peters realised numbers were not for her and decided for a career change. Fast-forward to 2020 and […]
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Thank you Hearts Destiny!
August 19, 2020
With this photo special, WoSJ pays tribute to Holly Smith's incredible Hearts Destiny.
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Laurens Meynaerts: “The showjumping community should be proud of its resilience”
August 18, 2020
Lauren Meynaerts is one of the event directors that has managed to keep CSI events running through July and August, despite challenging circumstances caused by […]
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Stephan Conter: “All I am asking for is an honest and open discussion where everyone is heard”
August 13, 2020
Stephan Conter is adamant that his criticism of the FEI and the CSI invitation system is part of a bigger picture. "I worry about our industry’s […]
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Laura Kraut: “I don’t think anyone would have picked me out of a crowd when I was 15”
August 11, 2020
Laura Kraut has been a mainstay on the US showjumping team for more than two decades, and credits her success to loyal supporters as well as to her own […]
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There is no perfect solution to the world ranking in pandemic times, says IJRC Director Eleonora Ottaviani
August 10, 2020
"Under the current circumstances, I believe that we have found the best solution,” Ottaviani comments on the decision to keep world ranking points […]
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Thank you Flora de Mariposa!
August 10, 2020
With this photo tribute, we look back at some of the many amazing moments in Flora de Mariposa's career.
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GoPro – part four: Tips & tricks on cutting vs. pulling manes from the world’s best grooms
August 7, 2020
WoSJ asked several highly experienced grooms to share their best tips & tricks, and in the fourth part of this series the focus is on manes.
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Emile Hendrix and Ken Ruysen: “We understand everyone that wants to make money, but the sport has to stay the number one priority”
August 4, 2020
With the Covid-19 pandemic forcing organisers into cancelling their five- and four-star events, the pressure on the three- and two-stars has exploded. WoSJ […]
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From youngster to international Grand Prix horse: Dana Blue
August 3, 2020
World of Showjumping met Dana Blue’s breeders Jan and Paul Bocken, discovering that this success story is a combination of good luck and trusting that […]
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Best of CHIO Aachen 2011-2019, part two
June 6, 2020
Feeling a slight longing for CHIO Aachen, we dived into our archives to bring back some of our favourite memories from the last decade.
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Best of CHIO Aachen 2011-2019, part one
June 5, 2020
Feeling a slight longing for CHIO Aachen, we dived into our archives to bring back some of our favourite memories from when we began covering the event in 2011.
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Thank you Contagio!
May 13, 2020
With this photo special, we wish Contagio a happy retirement!
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Thank you Babalou 41!
May 7, 2020
With this photo special, we wish Babalou 41 a happy retirement!
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Thank you For Felicila!
May 4, 2020
With this dive into our photo archives, we wish For Felicila a happy retirement!
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Thank you Oz de Breve!
April 27, 2020
With this photo special, we wish Oz de Breve a happy retirement.
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The favourite photograph, part two
April 23, 2020
The WoSJ-team asked some of our creative colleagues to dive into their archives to find their favourite photo and write a few words about what it represents […]
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Thank you Casallo Z!
April 17, 2020
With this photo special, we wish Casallo Z a happy retirement!
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The favourite photograph, part one
April 15, 2020
The WoSJ-team asked some of our creative colleagues to dive into their archives to find their favourite photo and write a few words about what it […]
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Thank you Harry K!
April 13, 2020
With this dive into our photo archives, we wish Harry a happy retirement!
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Thank you Waterford!
April 9, 2020
With this photo special, we wish Waterford a very happy retirement!
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Thank you Verdi TN!
February 5, 2020
With this photo special, full of his signature bucking, we wish Verdi TN the happiest retirement!
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Thank you Argento!
January 30, 2020
With this dive into our photo archives, we wish Argento a happy retirement!
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