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Ben Maher Closes Wellington Season with CSI3 Grand Prix Win*
Olympic champion Ben Maher capped off his 2025 Wellington season with a commanding win in the $120,000 Bainbridge Companies CSI3* Grand Prix aboard Ginger-Blue. The 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare (Plot Blue x Royal Bravour), owned by Jane Forbes Clark, stopped the clock in 37.33 seconds to secure the win from an 11-horse jump-off.
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Wellington International to Become New Home for Global Dressage
Plans are underway to relocate international and national dressage competitions to a new area at Wellington International, near the venue’s main entrance. The space, currently used for hunter classes, is larger than the existing Global Dressage Festival grounds and is set to be re-purposed ahead of the 2027 winter circuit. A covered arena is also tentatively included in the proposal.
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Kent Farrington Wins CSI3 Qualifier in Wellington*
World No. 2 Kent Farrington (USA) delivered a commanding performance in the $62,500 Arthramid Vet CSI3* Qualifier, winning aboard Myla during week two of the Wellington International Spring Series, presented by Florida Coast Equipment. The 10-year-old Holsteiner mare (Crunch 3 x Quadros), owned by Haity McNerney, topped a field of 73 on the grass derby field with a jump-off time of 44.76 seconds.
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Kevin Staut Claims Victory in CSI5* 1.60m UAE Grand Prix
In a competitive CSI5* Grand Prix event, Kevin Staut from France achieved victory at the UAE, The President's Cup. Riding the 12-year-old Belgian Warmblood stallion, New Libero One d'Asschaut, Staut completed a flawless Jump-Off in a time of 34.79 seconds. Last week, he had also performed impressively in the Longines FEI World Cup finals in Basel.
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B&D Builders Returns as Sponsor for Upperville’s Grand Prix Ring
The 2025 Upperville Colt & Horse Show, presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN™, welcomes back B&D Builders as sponsor of the B&D Builders Grand Prix Ring. Known for their craftsmanship in custom equestrian facilities, B&D will also host a vendor booth near the UCHS 1853 Club entrance.
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April Dressage CDI4* Kicks Off at World Equestrian Center Ocala
The April Dressage CDI4*, presented by Hampton Green Farm, began on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida. Competitors took to the WEC Grand Arena, showcasing their skills in front of an expert judging panel.Benjamin Ebeling from the USA secured first place riding Bellena, a horse co-owned by Vantage Equestrian Group, earning a score of 68.717%.
OtherApril 11, 2025
Equestrian Events Remain in LA28 Olympic Program
The equestrian disciplines of jumping, dressage, and eventing will continue to be part of the Olympic Games, as confirmed for LA28 in Los Angeles. This decision, made by the Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), maintains the existing framework with six medal events: one individual and one team competition for each discipline.
OtherTop NewsApril 11, 2025
Olympic Champion Authentic Dies at 30
Authentic, the iconic show jumper who carried Beezie Madden to two Olympic team golds and an individual bronze, has died at the age of 30. The Dutch Warmblood (Guidam x Katell), affectionately known as “Bud,” passed away peacefully at Madden Mountain in New York, where he enjoyed a long retirement.
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A Coruña to Host FEI European Jumping Championship 2025
A Coruña is set to host the FEI European Jumping Championship in 2025, with the event scheduled from July 16 to 20 at the Casas Novas Equestrian Center. This championship is a significant addition to the show jumping calendar and marks the third time Spain has hosted this prestigious event. Previous championships took place in Gijón in 1993 and in Madrid in 2011.
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Warner Bros. Discovery extends Global Champions partnership
Warner Bros. Discovery has renewed its long-term partnership with Global Champions, securing exclusive broadcasting rights to the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL team series across Europe and Asia. The agreement guarantees live coverage of every stage, including the Grand Prix, GCL rounds, and all four days of the GC Prague Playoffs from 20–23 November 2025.
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