Hunter/Jumper – Page 43 – Elite Equestrian magazine

Christian Kukuk Scores Rolex Grand Prix Victory with Checker 47 at Wellington International

Christian Kukuk Scores Rolex Grand Prix Victory with Checker 47 at Wellington International Germany’s Christian Kukuk and Checker 47 clinched a win in the $500,000 Rolex CSI5* Grand Prix during the finale ‘Saturday Night Lights’ of the Winter Equestrian Festival’s (WEF) 2024 season on March 30. From final draw, Kukuk made his Wellington debut a winning one in the last […]

Adrienne Lyle Scores Grand Prix Special Win On CDI Debut With New Horse During Final Week of AGDF 2024

Adrienne Lyle Scores Grand Prix Special Win On CDI Debut With New Horse During Final Week of AGDF 2024 Saturday of the last CDI of the Wellington winter season gave team USA much to be excited about. In the CDI3* Grand Prix Special, sponsored by Beatrice Marienau Dressage, Olympic team silver medalist Adrienne Lyle (USA) opted to ride Lars Van […]

Martien van der Hoeven and Sparky Start Pin Oak Strong with Win in $10,000 Bedoya Training Stables Welcome Stake

Martien van der Hoeven and Sparky Start Pin Oak Strong with Win in $10,000 Bedoya Training Stables Welcome Stake Martien van der Hoeven is no stranger to the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show’s winner’s circle – having competed at the US Equestrian Heritage Competition for more than 20 years – and he returned there again on Tuesday, March 26, after […]

YRA appoints Team 2024

YRA appoints Team 2024 Young Riders Academy announces Team 2024 Lugano, March 25th, 2024 This year YRA celebrates its 10th anniversary, kicking off with the selection of a new team in Peelbergen. The event witnessed the participation of a significant group of skilled riders from twelve countries, who took center stage under the attentive eyes of four outstanding champions and […]

Lillie Keenan Does the Double in IDA Development Grand Prix, Presented by Barnwalkers

Lillie Keenan Does the Double in IDA Development Grand Prix, Presented by Barnwalkers Lillie Keenan (USA) went two-for-two during Week 11 at the 2024 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Sunday’s $200,000 IDA Development CSI4* Grand Prix, presented by Barnwalkers, after also winning Friday’s qualifier at Wellington International in Wellington, FL. Keenan, 27, and Agana van het Gerendal Z, a 13-year-old […]

Ireland Sweeps the Day at Wellington International

Ireland Sweeps the Day at Wellington International Twelve weeks of 1.50m competition came to a peak on Saturday evening in the $150,000 Hermès CSI4* 1.50m Championship Jumper Series Final during the penultimate week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. From a field bursting with talent and international accolades, Ireland’s Jordan Coyle sealed the deal with For Gold […]

Sharn Wordley and Mick Jagger Shine in $100,000 Great American Insurance Grand Prix

Sharn Wordley and Mick Jagger Shine in $100,000 Great American Insurance Grand Prix Anticipation built at the HITS Post Time Farm on Saturday morning as riders, grooms, spectators, and staff prepared for the season’s premiere event. As the final grand prix of the 2024 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit, the $100,000 Great American Insurance Grand Prix boasts the largest prize money […]

Further Enhancements Ahead in Traverse City

Further Enhancements Ahead in Traverse City As we near the 10th season of Traverse City Horse Shows, we’re excited to unveil our latest enhancements at Flintfields Horse Park. The following upgrades underscore our dedication to establishing a premier equestrian destination for exhibitors and spectators. What’s New for 2024? • Expanded Stabling: We’ve added 225 new permanent national stalls (10×12) to […]

Ireland’s Cian O’Connor Produces Winning Round at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ireland’s Cian O’Connor Produces Winning Round at World Equestrian Center – Ocala Ireland’s Cian O’Connor emerged victorious in the $62,500 LeMieux Winning Round CSIO5* held Friday, March 22, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) in Ocala, FL. The top-10 placed riders from the original starting field of 34 entries returned for an all-deciding second round. With the slate wiped clean and everyone […]

Madison Kondracki Scores First Season Win in $15,000 STX Open Speed Series Finale

Madison Kondracki Scores First Season Win in $15,000 STX Open Speed Series Finale Throughout the entirety of the inaugural STX Open Speed Series at the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit, 17-year-old Madison Kondracki has steadily widened the gap between herself and the other contenders. On Friday afternoon at the final week of the 10-week long circuit, the young competitor sealed the […]