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Semmieke Rothenberger from Germany achieved first place in the Horses & Dreams CDI3* Grand Prix held on April 23, 2025, riding her horse Farrington. This marks her fourth victory in the past five months in senior level competition. Rothenberger and the 15-year-old KWPN gelding received a score of 72.804%. Isabell Werth finished in second place, scoring 70.

The draw for the 2025 Mars Badminton Horse Trials has been revealed, indicating that Kirsty Chabert will be the first to compete on May 7 with her horse Classic VI. She will also ride Opposition Heraldik Girl later in the event. Last year's champions Caroline Powell and her horse Greenacres Special Cavalier have been drawn second, while Caroline will also pilot High Time in the 98th position.

The World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses has declared that the WBFSH Trophy will not take place this year due to the end of its partnership with Jan Tops' venue. The federation aims to focus on advancing the format of the studbook team event. Further details will be shared when available. Currently, no additional information can be provided.

Kristina Harrison-Antell and Finley danced their way to the top of the leaderboard in the Grand Prix (Qualifier for GPFS) at the Del Mar National Horse Show’s Dressage Week CDI3*, scoring an impressive 67.478%.The seasoned pair showcased elegance, precision, and harmony in their test, standing out in a competitive international field.

Amy Krebs and her powerful partner Jabantos stole the spotlight in the $30,000 Brownland Grand Prix Spring I at Brownland Farm, delivering a commanding performance to take the win. The pair made their mark in the highlight event of the week with a fast and flawless jump-off round that left no doubt they were the ones to beat.

Bjorn Ikast rode to victory in the $40,000 Spring Classic Grand Prix at the Paso Park Spring Classic, piloting Chicharito LS to a standout win. The experienced pair delivered a fast and faultless round under the lights, securing the top spot in a competitive field of show jumping talent.

It was a clean sweep for Kelly Mullen at Brownland Farm Spring I, where she dominated the $10,000 Brownland Derby—clinching first, second, and third place in an incredible showing of consistency and class.1st – El Nino2nd – Pine Valley3rd – ColtaireFrom start to finish, Mullen delivered masterful rides on all three mounts, proving she's a force to be reckoned with in the hunter ring.

Alexis Knight and her seven-year-old mare Mila achieved second place in the PDS Saddles elementary freestyle at the NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships with a score of 73.14%. Alicia Prim and Sapphire Blue followed closely with a score of 72.95%, while Christine Daniels and Darbey Ramblin secured third with 70.7%.

The U.S. Equestrian Federation, along with the U.S. Eventing Association, has introduced a new national review process aimed at innovative frangible cross-country jump designs. This initiative seeks to enhance the assessment and potential implementation of frangible devices at the national level in the U.S.

LEXINGTON, KY – Equestrian fans, mark your calendars and prepare for an extraordinary week of world-class competition as the Kentucky International CSI5* and the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event (LRK3DE) return to the Kentucky Horse Park from April 23 to April 27, 2025.