Europe – Page 41 – Elite Equestrian magazine

History of the Christmas Puissance

History of the Christmas Puissance The Puissance is one of the most famous type of show jumping competitions in the world, designed to push both horse and rider to their ultimate limits. But despite its popularity amongst spectators, there are only a handful of Puissance competitions that take place throughout world – due to it taking a specialist rider and […]

The Irish Sport Horse (ISH)

The Irish Sport Horse (ISH) The Irish Sport Horse (ISH) is a recognised performance horse that ranks highly in the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses Eventing Rankings. In the last ten years it has won eight times. Traditionally the ISH was a cross between an Irish Draught and a Thoroughbred that ranges in height from 15 to 17 hands […]

HERD IN ICELAND

HERD IN ICELAND Herd in Iceland is a documentary about the annual round-up of the Icelandic horse, isolated for centuries by the country’s oceanic borders. Herd in Iceland was filmed over the course of 2 years, when Lindsay Blatt traveled to Iceland to document the herders as they collected their horses across the island’s remote terrain. During the summer months, […]

WW1 – the silver lining

WW1 – the silver lining World War One claimed the lives of several million horses, but in a twist of fate, it also helped to save many horses too. For in its aftermath, one very bold charity which was founded by a WW1 prisoner of war, sought to campaign against British horses’ needless and gruelling journeys to slaughter. In time, […]

Show Jumper Danielle Goldstein Gears Up to Represent Israel on European Circuit

Show Jumper Danielle Goldstein Gears Up to Represent Israel on European Circuit Chantilly, France (July 25, 2014) – Danielle Goldstein is preparing to face off with top international show jumpers at the prestigious Jumping Chantilly CSI2*/CSI5*, July 25-27 in France, and Event 10 of the Longines Global Champions Tour, August 1-3, in Valkenswaard, Holland. With riders across the globe preparing […]

Devon Kane Takes On Europe

Devon Kane Takes On Europe Wellington, FL (May 22, 2014) – Devon Kane is preparing to seize every opportunity that comes her way while in Europe this summer with her horses and others from Diamante Farms. The talented dressage rider arrived in Europe this month to train with Olympic Gold Medalist Hubertus Schmidt of Germany. Her summer plans got even […]

World’s best riders come to the Longines Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead

World’s best riders come to the Longines Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead Several of the world’s leading showjumping nations will head to the All England Jumping Course this summer for the Longines Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead (29 July – 3 August), the official show of The British Horse Society. The Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ (Friday) and the […]

CANNES 2014 : Jumping at the highest world level and glamour

Longines Global Champions Tour – International Jumping of Cannes, CSI5* , from Thursday, 12th till Saturday, 14th June, 2014 – Stade des Hespérides CANNES 2014 : Jumping at the highest world level and glamour If there is an equestrian event, which cannot be missed during the summer season, it’s without hesitation the Cannes Jumping. A French leg of the very prestigious «Longines Global Champions Tour». […]

Colour Me Beautifully!

Colour Me Beautifully! When it comes to picking up key trends in equestrian clothing and accessories, premium online retailer Dressage Deluxe are ahead of the field. These gorgeous high quality fleece Equest Bling Bandages are brand new to their virtual shop floor and offer an irresistible and ‘on trend’ combination of colour and sparkle with their delicate contour of ‘Bling’ […]

Danielle Goldstein Helps Young Israeli Rider Hone Skills for the Future

Danielle Goldstein Helps Young Israeli Rider Hone Skills for the Future Wellington, FL (April 9, 2014) – In addition to competing successfully at the prestigous FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), Danielle Goldstein of Starwyn Farms in Wellington is known for her dedication to supporting Israel’s budding equestrian community. She’s hosted clinics in Israel and is an athlete in The […]