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On Tuesday, the first veterinary inspection occurred in Basel as the championship prepares to commence. The opening ceremony is scheduled for this evening.

This week, the 45th edition of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final is taking place in Basel, Switzerland.The competition features 41 leading riders from 22 countries, including a strong representation from Belgium.

The inaugural Hunter Derby Friday of the 2025 WEC – Ocala Spring Series began with favorable weather, featuring 34 horse-and-rider combinations navigating courses crafted by Lynn Mullins.

A new concept for young dressage horse classes has been unveiled with the TRT Young Talent Competition, a format designed to give four- and five-year-olds a positive and confidence-building introduction to competition. Developed by trainer Tristan Tucker, the initiative offers a more horse-centric approach that emphasizes relaxation, partnership, and clear communication.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.