News: Horse Sport

Eric Lamaze Competes at CSIO 5* La Baule

Reigning Olympic champion Eric Lamaze finished in sixth place in the 200,000 € La Baule Grand Prix Longines at the CSIO 5* La Baule, FRA, riding Derly Chin De Muze. Lamaze also finished in second place in the 23,000 €

Canada Takes Third in the Nations’ Cup at CSIO 4* Linz

The Canadian Show Jumping Team, comprised of Yann Candele, Tiffany Foster, Jill Henselwood and Ian Millar, finished in third place in the Nations’ Cup competition held Friday, May 11, at CSIO 4* Linz, AUT, held from May 10-13. Henselwood, riding

Canadians at Jersey Fresh

A number of Canadian eventers earned great results at Jersey Fresh CCI3* held in Allentown, NJ, May 9-13. Top honours in the CIC 3* division went to Rebecca Howard and Riddle Master. The pair had a score of 52.8 for

Change of Plans for Equestrian Village in Wellington

Developer Mark Bellissimo has withdrawn plans to build a hotel at the proposed Equestrian Village in Wellington, Florida, in response to ongoing public outcry and clear lack of support from the community. The recently elected council, including new Mayor, Bob

Case of EHV-1 in Colorado

There has been one confirmed case of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) in Colorado, and a Douglas County facility has been placed under quarantine. Reports indicate that the horse was shipped from Iowa by a private owner and was euthanized after showing

Sapphire Retired

McLain Ward’s golden Olympic partner, Sapphire, has been retired. Together the pair won two Team gold medals (in 2004 and 2008), Team silver at the 2006 World Equestrian Games, the 200 CN International and the 2010 Pfizer $1 Million Grand

Precautions Taken Against Equine Influenza at La Baule

The La Baule Organising Committee Veterinary Advisors and the FEI have been constantly monitoring horses at the French event following a confirmed case of Equine Influenza in a horse that was competing in Le Touquet (FRA) last weekend. Polymerase Chain

Wathelet Wins it for Belgium at La Baule

In a super-tight fight to the finish, the Belgian team came out on top at the opening leg of the FEI Nations’ Cup™ 2012 series in La Baule, France this afternoon.  It took three tough rounds of jumping to decide

Team Belgium

Nominations Open for 2012 FEI Awards

The FEI today launches the FEI Awards 2012 and invites the international equestrian community to contribute to this annual celebration of outstanding talent.   For the fourth consecutive year, the search is on for five individuals who have demonstrated remarkable