After a wire-to-wire win in the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keenland Race Track in Kentucky, American Pharoah is galloping off to stud with a hefty $8.65 million, making him one of the highest earning Thoroughbreds in U.S. history. Since becoming the first horse in 37-years to win the Triple Crown, Pharoah has earned $4 million for owner Zayat Racing […]
All eyes turn to Doha as preparations are made ahead of the final 2015 Longines Global Champions Tour showdown, set against the stunning backdrop of Al Shaqab, one of the most beautiful and prestigious equestrian venues in the world. The final round of competition, which will see one of the most exciting show jumping deciders […]
Show jumping comes to the city that never sleeps Nov. 10-15, when the Las Vegas National Horse Show touches down at the South Point Equestrian Arena. In addition to the North American League Hunter and Jumper Finals, the Las Vegas National is one of only 14 North American horse shows to host a Longines FEI World […]
Taking the Reins a non-profit equestrian program in Los Angeles that helps at-risk young women, hosts its annual Horse & Harvest Festival 2015, honoring the Los Angeles Police Department’s Mounted Unit. The event takes place Nov. 8, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the group’s headquarters, 3919 Rigali Ave, Los Angeles. In addition to food, fun, music and horses, the Fest will feature live performances […]
Jack Hardin Towell and New York won today’s $33,000 Welcome Grand Prix at the Del Mar International, topping a class of 53 elite equestrian athletes. Eleven made the jump off on German course designer Heiko Wahlers’ first DMI World Cup Week grand prix, presented by Trelawny Farm. Towell’ s round two time was a blistering 37.04 […]
Will Simpson and The Dude notched their third win at Del Mar, rocketing to the top in the $45,500 Grand Prix of the Pacific, presented by Copernicus Stables. In a jump off of eight, Simpson’s time of 39.59 seconds edged out Karl Cook and Tembla’s 40.21. Cook is a frequent face in top placings, having placed fourth in the […]
They might be pint sized but there is nothing small about the competition among the riders vying for top honors in the Pony Hunter Divisions at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. The Medium Pony Hunter Champion was Swingtown with 10 year old Zayna Rizvi in the irons. A point total of 16 gave Rizvi, of […]
Mandy Porter and Eminent won tonight’s $25,000 Del Mar Welcome Prix, jumping to the top in a field of 50 entries in the GGT Footing Grand Prix Series Event. The first course was a winding track, with a few tight roll backs and a one stride of verticals that proved difficult for many riders. Ten pairs made it to […]
Matthieu Gheysen is an executive with a mission: Establish world-class show jumping in Los Angeles, on par with top events in Europe where equestrian sport is prestigious and culturally established (arguably for centuries). Two years into his assignment, Gheysen has certainly managed to surpass every expectation held by U.S. enthusiasts. Equestrian Events Management’s second annual […]
The mood lighting was great, due in no small part to the sparkling crowd at the Longines Masters of Los Angeles, Oct. 1-4. To EEM, a toast (Barons de Rothschild, mais oui!) for fantastic production values throughout. Across the board, horses, hosts, riders and guests offered consistent spectacular turnout, but The Equestrian News votes its Style & Prestige award […]
