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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.

Spruce Meadows in Calgary has welcomed a new era of royal recognition as Sophie, Dutchess of Edinburgh, has become its official royal patron. The announcement, made during the venue’s 50th anniversary celebrations, was met with excitement by organizers and the broader equestrian community.

A devastating barn fire in Reddick, Florida claimed the lives of 21 horses early Tuesday morning. The 10,000-square-foot facility was located on Roberts Quarter Horse Farm, owned by Roberts Corporation, the same family behind the World Equestrian Center (WEC) and the Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club.Fire crews from Marion County Fire Rescue arrived shortly after 4 a.m.

The NOP Foundation has confirmed that, as of this season, no Grand Prix dressage horses are currently under its sponsorship. This is the first time since the programme’s relaunch in 2013 that no active dressage horse carries the N.O.P. suffix in international competition.

The Olympic equestrian disciplines of jumping, dressage, and eventing will be included in the competition at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The equestrian program will feature six medal events: two each for team and individual competitions across all three disciplines.

Belgian rider Jérôme Guery has announced the passing of his former top horse Papillon Z (Perhaps x San Patrignano Cassini) at the age of 23. The Zangersheide gelding had a long and successful career at the highest level of the sport before retiring in the care of the Guery family.

away this morning at VDL Stud, just one day after appearing at the stud’s stallion presentation. Revered as a cornerstone of modern sport horse breeding, Indoctro was hailed by VDL Stud as “a legend who will continue to inspire generations.”Ridden at the highest level by Ullrich Kirchhoff, the preferent stallion made an extraordinary mark as a sire.

Julien Epaillard of France achieved significant success by winning the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2025 Final in Basel, Switzerland, riding his 12-year-old gelding, Donatello d’Auge. This victory follows their win in the Longines FEI World Cup™ qualifier in January. Epaillard dominated the challenging competition at St.

British show jumper Harry Charles has announced the retirement of his longtime partner Romeo 88, the 15-year-old Zangersheide gelding by Contact van de Heffinck x Orlando, who competed at two Olympic Games and helped secure team gold in Paris 2024.

Charlotte Fry (GBR) and her charismatic partner Glamourdale lived up to their billing as favourites by winning the Grand Prix at the Les Trois Rois FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final 2025 in Basel. Scoring 77.152%, the pair topped the 17-strong field and secured the best starting position for Saturday’s Freestyle Final.