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We’re hopping off to sunny St. Tropez, where the glamour of the French Riviera meets world-class show jumping! Athletes from around the globe flock to this Mediterranean gem, drawn by top-notch facilities and a stunning venue that perfectly complements high-level competition.But St. Tropez is more than just a show jumping destination.

Don't miss: THE HORSE SHOW Season 2 Episode 2. Every Tuesday, Frederik de Backer looks back on the most important events in international show jumping, interviews winners and personalities of the week, and shares exclusive insights into special challenges that the courses brought with them. This week, he is joined by South African show jumper Oliver Lazarus.

As Team Nijhof announced on social media, Willem Greve's successful partner Highway TN has been leased to American rider Lillie Keenan. The stallion has already arrived in Wellington, Florida, and has just completed his quarantine.

Carlee McCutcheon's victory aboard the 15-year-old Oldenburg mare Aralyn Blue came during the first international Grand Prix of the Winter Spectacular Show Series at WEC Ocala. It was McCutcheon's first CSI3* and, at age 20, she was the youngest rider in the 1.50-meter class Saturday night.

Eve Jobs stood on the podium in third place in Doha after her 1.60-meter Grand Prix jump-off round with Canto Bruno, her own 15-year-old Oldenburg gelding. She was the only U.S. rider in a field of 38 elite international show jumpers in Al Shaqab stadium in Doha.World no.

USEA President Molly Pellegrini and CEO Rob Burk have issued a statement saying, "The U.S. Eventing Association (USEA) remains committed to the long-term success of the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill."The statement points out that, as one of only seven such five-star competitions globally, it is a cornerstone of the sport and a significant economic driver for the region.

World No. 1 Kent Farrington and his 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare Orafina collected another WEC cooler as the winners of the $62,500 Grand Prix Qualifier at WEC Ocala on Thursday. Ireland's Daniel Coyle and the 16-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding Farrel came in second, and Carlee McCutcheon with Aralyn Blue, a 15-year-old Oldenburg mare, finished third.

The promising, young horse of German Olympic dressage rider Jessica von Bredow-Wendl was put down after the onset of a sudden illness, dashing hopes and breaking hearts.Diallo was one of two recipients of the 2025 Otto Lörke prize in Frankfurt, an award given to the most successful rising Grand Prix horses of the year in Germany.

Conor Swail has officially retired one of his most trusted and beloved partners, Vital Chance de La Roque. Affectionately known as “Vinny,” the 2009 Selle Français gelding by Diamant de Semilly out of a Rivage du Poncel dam line has delivered countless unforgettable performances on the international show jumping stage.

Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series II – CSI3*The 2026 Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series II continues at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, offering another week of top-tier hunter, jumper, and equitation competition. Riders from across the U.S. return to showcase early-season form in a professional and smoothly run show environment.