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Conor Swail of Ireland on Catsurano Wins Toronto World Cup
Conor Swail of Ireland on Catsurano Wins Toronto World Cup to Take Lead in North America StandingsConor Swail on Catsurano won the World Cup at Toronto's Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Saturday night to move to the top of North American standings.Conor who rides for Ireland and the 12-year-old gelding was clear in both rounds and a time of 41.24 secs. in the jump off on the 1.60m course.
Jumping16 November 2025
USA's Kristen Vanderveen and Bull Run's Jireh capture Wellington CSI3* Pre-GP
USA's Kristen Vanderveen on Bull Run's Jireh Take Wellington's CSI3* Pre-Grand PrixWELLINGTON, Florida, Nov. 14, 2025--USA's World Cup Final combination of Kristen Vamderveen and Bull Run's Jireh won the CSI3* Pre-Grand Prix Friday.Kristen and the 11-year-old gelding were double clear and a jump off time of 52.31 secs that earned first in the $62,500 competition.
Jumping15 November 2025France's Nina Mallevaey Takes Toronto 1.50m International Challenge
TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2025--Nina Mallevaey won the 1.50-meter International Challenge Thursday for the French rider's first win in the Americas on Destine to Be.Nina who took over the ride on the nine-year-old gelding in Europe in the spring of 2024 was double clear in the US$31,500 competition and a jump-off time of 35.14 secs. K. Cooper and A. Doswell bred the Diamant de Semilly x Grandilot son.
JumpingTop News14 November 2025Video Available
Mark Bluman and Ubilic win US$125,000 Mad Big Ben International Challenge
Mark Bluman on Ubilic in thrilling US$125,000 Mad Barn Big Ben International Challenge victoryTORONTO, Nov. 13, 2025--Mark Bluman and Ubilic thrilled the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair crowd with a narrow win in the US$125,000 Mad Big Ben International Challenge Thursday night.The Colombian rider won with a double clear on the 1.55m course. The pair squeaked to the top in the jump off on 35.
Jumping14 November 2025Video Available
Ireland's Philip McGuane on My Lady van de Krekel win Wellington CSI3* 1.45m Power & Speed
Ireland's Philip McGuane on My Lady van de Krekel topped a lineup of 47 rider and horse combinations to win the two-phase $32,000 CSI3* 1.45m Power & Speed Thursday.Philip and the eight-year-old mare was one of about half the starters to go clear but was the fastest with a jump off time of 36.3 secs.
Jumping14 November 2025
Colombia's Mark Bluman on Phelina de Septon wins Toronto International Challenge
TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2025--Mark Bluman of Colombia on Phelina de Septon won the US$35,250 McKee Family International Challenge at the Royal Winter Fair Wednesday night.Mark and the 10-year-old mare maneuvered the 1.45-meter course in 55.40 secs. keeping all the rails up.This was the second victory for the pair this year.USA's Alex Matz on Junior Kannan, 11-year-old gelding, was runner-up on 58.
Jumping13 November 2025Video Available
Canada's Eryn Ballard and Let's Fly soar to victory in US$31,500 Strength and Speed
TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2025-Canada's Eryn Ballard and Let's Fly soared to victory in the US$31,500 Strength and Speed at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Wednesday.Eryn and the 9-year-old KWPN gelding cleared the 1.45m first round on 35.84 secs and the second round in 26.85.Conor Swail of Ireland on Casturano, 12-year-old gelding, was runner-up on 38.40 secs. in the first round with 27.
Jumping13 November 2025
Gilles Thomas and Ermitage Kalone
A Partnership Built on TrustGilles Thomas described it as a “calculated risk” to start celebrating before they even landed—that’s how much confidence he has in Ermitage Kalone. The Belgian rider and the striking chestnut stallion have developed a partnership grounded in trust, precision, and power.
JumpingTop News13 November 2025
Bo Kristoffersen becomes part of the Ashford Farm team
As of January 1, 2026, the renowned Danish rider and trainer Bo Kristoffersen will join the Ashford Farm team in Belgium. With his years of experience and in-depth knowledge, Kristoffersen will be a valuable asset to the renowned stable management of Ashford Farm.
Jumping12 November 2025
THE HORSE SHOW episode 11 - at 8:30 pm (EDT and PDT) on the 24/7 Channel!
Don't miss: THE HORSE SHOW, episode 11 - tonight at 8:30pm for free on our 24/7 channel. As every Tuesday evening, Frederik de Backer looks back on the most important events in international show jumping, interviews winners and personalities of the week and shares exclusive insights into special challenges that the courses brought with them.
Jumping12 November 2025