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Britt-Leon and Lauwers Share Champion Tricolors in The Rein Family 3’6” Performance Hunters

Britt-Leon and Lauwers Share Champion Tricolors in The Rein Family 3’6” Performance Hunters Week two at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) welcomed professional hunters to kick off the week in the E.R. Mische Grand Hunter Arena with the 3’6” Performance Hunter, sponsored by The Rein Family. The division saw a staggering seventy-eight trips on Thursday, allowing the class to be […]

Paul O’Shea and Hellcat Back in Winning Form in $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSI3* 1.45m

Paul O’Shea and Hellcat Back in Winning Form in $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSI3* 1.45m Down to the wire, Ireland’s Paul O’Shea and Hellcat picked up the win in the $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSI3* 1.45m on Thursday during the second week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Show jumping competition returned to the derby field at Equestrian Village for WEF 2, […]

RICHARD MILLE ALULA DESERT POLO: STAGE SET FOR SATURDAY

RICHARD MILLE ALULA DESERT POLO: STAGE SET FOR SATURDAY SEMI-FINALS AFTER MORE THRILLING ACTION ON DAY TWO – Two more riveting matches unfolded in AlUla this afternoon – Bentley overcame Tayma 4-2 before Richard Mille beat Khaybar in a 7-6 epic – Main and subsidiary semi-finals take place tomorrow – Last few tickets on sale through experiencealula.com Image: The […]

Jamie Taylor Bests $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby with Balko D’Elle

Jamie Taylor Bests $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby with Balko D’Elle Jamie Taylor was lucky enough to get the ride on a student’s horse for Desert Circuit 1 and she made the week count, riding to the win in Friday’s $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open, sponsored by Vogel. Aboard Balko D’Elle, owned by Carolyn Becker and leased by […]

Bin Drai Polo Team Triumphs at the Emaar Polo Cup 2024

Bin Drai Polo Team Triumphs at the Emaar Polo Cup 2024 Winners received AED 120,000.00 in prize money with gifts. Dubai, UAE: The Emaar Polo Cup 2024, held at the prestigious Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, concluded with a thrilling victory for the Bin Drai Polo Team. The much-anticipated event, sponsored by Emaar and renowned for its competitive spirit and […]

RICHARD MILLE ALULA DESERT POLO RETURNS

STARS SET TO SHINE IN ALULA SPECTACLE: RICHARD MILLE ALULA DESERT POLO RETURNS TOMORROW – The greatest players and biggest names in polo world are gathered in AlUla ahead of prestigious competion’s third edition – Four days of thrilling moments and non-stop action in store live from AlFursan Equestrian Village – Few tickets remaining on sale through experiencealula.com AlUla, Saudi […]

Anna Marek Does The Double on Pan-Ams Partner Fire Fly During AGDF Opening Week

Anna Marek Does The Double on Pan-Ams Partner Fire Fly During AGDF Opening Week Anna Marek (USA) and Janet Simile’s 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood Fire Fly were the number-one pick of all five judges in the Grand Prix Special CDI3*, presented by Olympia Footing. Despite a two-hour storm delay mid-way through, the day’s marquee class produced some pleasing performances during week […]

Ben Maher is Back and Winning at WEF

Ben Maher is Back and Winning at WEF British Olympic Champion Ben Maher and Enjeu de Grisien wowed a Wellington, FL, crowd in the first ‘Saturday Night Lights’ grand prix of the season at Wellington International on the evening of January 13. The pair won the $140,000 Southern Arches CSI3* Grand Prix from a 45-horse field over tracks designed by […]

Jad Dana Continues Winning Streak at Winter Equestrian Festival

Jad Dana Continues Winning Streak at Winter Equestrian Festival Jad Dana is on a streak at the 2024 Winter Equestrian Festival, and it’s a hot one. The 29-year-old Lebanese rider piloted After Eight to win the $32,000 Hermès CSI3* 1.50m Classic on Sunday to close out WEF 1 at Wellington International. Dana and the 14-year-old Swedish Warmblood mare (Diarado x […]

Megan McDermott and Nintendo Reach Next Level in $25,000 U.S. Bank Grand Prix

Megan McDermott and Nintendo Reach Next Level in $25,000 U.S. Bank Grand Prix Megan McDermott is becoming the one to watch out for at Desert Circuit. After a win on Thursday, she came back feeling extra confident in her new desert kingdom and snatched the win in the $25,000 U.S. Bank Grand Prix aboard Nintendo, owned by Counter Balance LLC. […]