Equine Blog – Page 31 – Elite Equestrian magazine

Ellie Sadrian and JJ Torano Claim Junior Hunter Championships

Ellie Sadrian and JJ Torano Claim Junior Hunter Championships Seventeen-year-old Ellie Sadrian was feeling like a bit of a bridesmaid, being named reserve champion three times this season and not yet securing a championship. That streak ended Sunday of WEF 4 as she was named champion of the Voltaire Design Large Junior Hunter 16-17 division aboard Wonderous. “We imported him […]

Michael Murphy and Kaida CM Race Home in $62,500 Griffis Residential CSI2* Grand Prix

Michael Murphy and Kaida CM Race Home in $62,500 Griffis Residential CSI2* Grand Prix Michael Murphy (USA) and Kaida CM’s partnership is one year in the making, and they’re proving the pieces are really falling into place by securing a win on Sunday of Week 4 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in the $62,500 Griffis Residential CSI2* Grand Prix. […]

Emily Donaldson and American-Bred Beaujolais 75 Top Final CDI Class at World Equestrian Center – Ocala January CDI3* Show

Emily Donaldson and American-Bred Beaujolais 75 Top Final CDI Class at World Equestrian Center – Ocala January CDI3* Show The final CDI class of the January Dressage CDI3*, presented by Hampton Green Farms, was the Intermediate II CDI2* on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). Emily Donaldson of Parkesburg, PA, rode her own Beaujolais 75, […]

Kent Farrington Flies to Victory in $340,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ – Thermal

Kent Farrington Flies to Victory in $340,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ – Thermal The USA’s Kent Farrington and Toulayna led the $340,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ – Thermal, presented by La Quinta Resort & Club, from beginning to end on Saturday night, February 1. In a thrilling night of top sport at the Desert International Horse Park in […]

Richard Vogel and Cydello Score Sweet Victory in $215,000 MARS Equestrian CSI4* Grand Prix

Richard Vogel and Cydello Score Sweet Victory in $215,000 MARS Equestrian CSI4* Grand Prix Everyone on the Wellington International showgrounds wants to know Richard Vogel’s (GER) secret to winning so consistently. His answer on Saturday was, “My secret is Cydello!” after the $215,000 MARS Equestrian CSI4* Grand Prix during Week 4 of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Highlighted by 12 […]

Ilan Bluman and Acajou Are Victorious in the $200,000 Armed Services Grand Prix CSI4*, presented by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation

Ilan Bluman and Acajou Are Victorious in the $200,000 Armed Services Grand Prix CSI4*, presented by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation World Equestrian Center – Ocala celebrated 250 years of the United States Marine Corps with the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, setting the stage for an unforgettable night of tribute and top sport at the $200,000 Armed Services Grand Prix […]

Gallagher Sweeps Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center – Ocala January CDI3* Show

Gallagher Sweeps Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center – Ocala January CDI3* Show The highlight class of the January Dressage CDI3*, presented by Hampton Green Farms on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) was the Grand Prix Freestyle CDI3*. Repeating their win from the day before were Denielle Gallagher (CAN) and Come Back de Massa, owned by […]

McKayla Langmeier Makes Winning Debut at Desert International Horse Park

McKayla Langmeier Makes Winning Debut at Desert International Horse Park After Friday, Mark Kinsella and Emma Tangen have at least two things in common. The professional and junior rider both took home $15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby victories, and they both earned those wins aboard mounts that are new to them. For Kinsella, his win on January 31 at the […]

Nicola Philippaerts and Derby de Riverland Back on Top in Adequan® CSI4* WEF Challenge Cup

Nicola Philippaerts and Derby de Riverland Back on Top in Adequan® CSI4* WEF Challenge Cup International athletes at the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) have made a habit of repeating past wins, and Belgium’s Nicola Philippaerts fit that mold on Thursday. On the grass derby field, the 2016 Olympian earned a repeat win from 2024 aboard Derby de Riverland. This […]

Mathijs Van Asten and Cassina Dior Dominate in $117,000 CSI5*-W Visit Greater Palm Springs 1.55m Grand Prix Qualifier

Mathijs Van Asten and Cassina Dior Dominate in $117,000 CSI5*-W Visit Greater Palm Springs 1.55m Grand Prix Qualifier Thursday evening’s $117,000 CSI5*-W Visit Greater Palm Springs 1.55m Grand Prix Qualifier at Desert Circuit 4 came down to a hotly contested race against the clock, but no one would come within a second and a half of Mathijs Van Asten and Cassina Dior’s […]