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International show jumping talent filled the arena for the $32,000 1.45m CSI3* at the Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series II, drawing a large and competitive field of riders from around the world.Spooner Claims the WinRichard A.

Speed and precision defined the $1,000 1.40m CSI3* Two Phase competition at the Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series II, where an accomplished field of international riders took to the arena in pursuit of top honors.Vale Sets the StandardAaron Vale secured the victory aboard Chutter Du Rouet PS, owned by Thinkslikeahorse, delivering a fault-free and efficient second phase to stop the clock at 29.

Tony Stormanns was the last to go yet finished in first in the $1,000 1.40 meter CSIU25 Speed class Wednesday at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) Ocala. HIs time of 58.60 with the 14-year-old Selle Francais stallion RMF Clinton Son bested runner-up Laurel Walker and the 16-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding Armani, who stopped the finish timers at 60.25 seconds.

Ben Maher of Great Britain kicked off Wellington's 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival Wednesday with a victory on the U.S.-owned Ginger-Blue.Ben, ranked No. 4 in the world, on the 15-year-old mare topped the starting lineup of 37 combinations in a time of 58.753 secs.The horse, owned by Jane Forbes Clark, has been competed successfully on both sides of the Atlantic by Ben for the past six years.

Kelly Cornelis is parting with her mare Baloucante di Luna, who is set to join American rider Karl Cook. Cook, a silver medalist with his national team at the Paris Olympic Games, will now ride the 7-year-old daughter of Balou du Rouet and Canturano I.Cornelis bred Baloucante herself and has both the mare's mother and grandmother in her stable. She developed the mare up to the 1.

Every Tuesday evening, Frederik de Backer invites you to take a look back at international show jumping in the news magazine THE HORSE SHOW. With the start of the new year, THE HORSE SHOW also starts anew: Season 2 is coming up and, like last year, he and his guests will cover the latest topics: Jumping Mechelen, the World Cup jump-off, and Daniel Deusser talking about his tactics.

The United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) has implemented rule changes, most of which went into effect on December 1, 2025. With few shows in December, plus the distraction of the holidays, here is a reminder of some new rules as the 2026 competition season is underway.

Kent Farrington moves into 2026 as No. 1 in. the world for the ninth straight month leading three Americans in the top 10. Laura Kraut remains at No. 7 while Mclain Ward climbs to 9th, up from 11th.Kent solidfied his lead at the top of the standings with a win on Greya in the Rolex Grand Slam of Jumping in Geneva in December.He first became No. 1 this time around in April last year.