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The victory in the first Western European World Cup show jumping competition of the 2025/26 season in Oslo, Norway, went to Sanne Thijssen of the Netherlands. In the saddle of her 12-years-old Cupcake Z (Chacco-Blue x Nissan Caretano), she managed the fastest clear round of the 11 pairs competing in the jump-off.

The $580,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Dublin promised excitement—and it delivered in the most unexpected way. For most of Sunday afternoon, the packed RDS Main Arena braced for a jump-off between riders carrying four faults, as one big name after another fell victim to Wade’s unforgiving 1.60m course.Then came the second-to-last rider: Laura Kraut. The U.S.

The final week of the 2025 Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala opened with international firepower in the $32,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*. Thirty-five combinations from 17 nations battled for top honors, but it was Brazil’s Celso Ariani who stole the spotlight aboard Jip Van T&L Z (James Vd Kornelishoeve x Toulon).

In front of a packed crowd for the penultimate grand prix of the 2025 Summer Series, Australia’s Lauren Balcomb and her longtime partner Verdini D’houtveld Z once again proved why they’re one of the most formidable duos in the sport, taking top honors in the $65,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix CSI2*.

It was a banner day for Sharn Wordley at the $50,000 Coors Banquet National Grand Prix, where the seasoned competitor claimed not one, but two spots on the podium.Wordley piloted his top mount to a commanding performance for first place, then returned to secure another podium finish aboard a second talented partner.

The penultimate week of the 2025 Summer Series opened in high gear Thursday morning as thirty-one international contenders went head-to-head in the $32,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2* at the WEC Grand Arena. In the end, Olympian Lauren Hough (USA) and her own Clarisall Junior left no doubt, delivering a blistering performance nearly two seconds faster than the nearest challenger.