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Lexington, KY – Kent Farrington and his lightning-fast mare Greya once again proved why they are one of the top combinations in the world, capturing the win in the $400,000 Kentucky International CSI5* Grand Prix with a brilliant double-clear performance.The current World No. 2 rider showcased masterful precision and speed, piloting Greya to an unbeatable time of 42.93 seconds in the jump-off.

An international show jumping competition will take place from April 25 to 27, 2025, at the Rolex Stadium, located in Kentucky Horse Park. This event will showcase elite riders and horses from various countries in Lexington, USA. The CSI5* Kentucky International is anticipated to offer a thrilling weekend filled with professional sporting events.

The equestrian events of Jumping, Dressage, and Eventing will be included in the competition at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. This program will include six medal events: a Team and an Individual event in each discipline. The total quota of 200 places for equestrian athletes remains unchanged from the Paris 2024 Olympics, with 75 allocated for Jumping, 60 for Dressage, and 65 for Eventing.

Eventing enthusiasts are preparing for an exciting weekend as the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by MARS Equestrian™, returns to the Kentucky Horse Park. The World’s Best Riders Are Coming to Kentucky!This event promises to highlight some of the finest talent in the sport, with live and on-demand streaming provided by ClipMyHorse.TV for audiences around the world.

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.

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.

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.

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.