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Christian Kukuk wins inaugural US Equestrian Open Final
Christian Kukuk (GER) and his longtime partner Checker 47 (Comme Il Faut 5 x Come On) clinched victory in the $750,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5*, the marquee event of the new US Equestrian Open Jumping Final. The pair topped an elite field of 40 riders in Wellington, Florida, thrilling a sold-out crowd with a 39.2-second jump-off performance.
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Global Dressage Festival 2025 Ends with Competitive Showcase
The 2025 season of the Global Dressage Festival concluded with a highly competitive final class featuring excellent horses. Over 12 weeks, 72 horses participated in qualifying classes, showcasing a strong lineup of young equines with impressive potential for further development.
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Braitling and Caravaggio II triumph in Temecula
Christian Kukuk wasn’t the only one celebrating a major win this weekend. Bec Braitling (AUS) and Caravaggio II claimed victory in the CCI4*-S at the International Horse Trials in Temecula, California. With the fastest cross-country time of the day, the pair moved up from fourth to first, finishing ahead of Tommy Greengard (USA) with That’s Me Z and Megan McIver (USA) aboard Igor B.
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Lisa Goldman-Smolen Triumphs at WEC – Wilmington
Lisa Goldman-Smolen from the USA made a notable return to competition at the WEC – Wilmington, winning the $30,000 Clinton County CVB Grand Prix on Saturday evening. After taking time off for family reasons, she returned to the arena with her trusted horse, Sovereign.
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Switzerland Dominates CSI4* Grand Prix in Gorla Minore
Today, high-level equestrian sport took place in Italy. In the 1.55m CSI4* Grand Prix held in Gorla Minore, Swiss riders performed exceptionally well, with Pius Schwizer securing first place aboard Nadale van Dorperheide, a horse bred by the Philippaerts family.
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Francis Connors' former mount triumphs in Oliva
A year ago, Francis Connors, ranked 1292 in the world, competed in Oliva with a talented horse named Jm Just A Dream, finishing in 29th place in the 1* Grand Prix of the Silver Tour. The horse was later purchased by Deborah Mayer and is now known as Iron Dames Just A Dream.
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Emanuele Camilli wins Grand Prix in Mexico
Emanuele Camilli, son-in-law of Paul Schockemöhle, took the last spot in the jump-off for the Grand Prix in Mexico and put all efforts into his ride. On Chacco’s Girlstar, a descendant of Chacco-Blue, the Italian completed the course in just 42.99 seconds, clinching the victory and pushing Jörne Sprehe and her horse Sprehe Hot Easy, who finished in 43.31 seconds, to second place.
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Successful Hunter Derby Competitions at World Equestrian Center
World Championship Hunter Rider week saw leading hunter athletes gathering at the R+L Arena during Winter Classic 16. Nineteen horse-and-rider combinations participated in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunt-N-Go Derby, where Melissa D rode Lily Lutgen’s horse Keeper to victory. Joe Carnicom designed the successful Hunt-N-Go track, which Donnelly appreciated for its flow and options.
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Kasey Perry-Glass Wins Final Friday Night Freestyle at Global Dressage Festival
Kasey Perry-Glass achieved victory on Heartbeat W.P. in the last Friday Night Freestyle event at the Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Florida. Scoring 75.915%, this win comes as Perry-Glass prepares to compete in summer events in Europe. The pairing previously placed second behind Marcus Orlob in the Grand Prix held on Thursday.
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Shanghai Swans Secure Victory at GCL Mexico City
The GCL of Mexico City presented by GNP Seguros showcased a compelling event in the 2025 championship race, as top teams competed at Campo Marte. With a lively audience amplifying the tension, two rounds of thrilling competition took place, leading to a notable change in the overall standings.
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