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NOP Foundation without Grand Prix dressage horses in 2025
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.
OtherTop NewsApril 10, 2025Equestrian Disciplines Confirmed for Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games
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.
OtherTop NewsApril 10, 2025Farewell to Papillon Z: Jérôme Guery's former top horse passes away at 23
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.
OtherTop NewsApril 9, 2025Video AvailableLegendary stallion VDL Indoctro has passed away
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.
OtherTop NewsApril 7, 2025Video AvailableJulien Epaillard Wins Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final
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.
OtherTop NewsApril 7, 2025Video AvailableRomeo 88 retires from top sport
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.
OtherTop NewsApril 5, 2025Video AvailableCharlotte Fry and Glamourdale win Grand Prix in Basel
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.
OtherTop NewsApril 5, 2025Video AvailableMartin Fuchs wins second leg of Jumping World Cup Final
Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs and his trusted partner Leone Jei soared to victory in the second leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final 2025 in Basel. The crowd at St. Jakobshalle erupted as the duo delivered a thrilling jump-off round to take the win in Friday night’s 1.60m Table A competition.
OtherTop NewsApril 5, 2025Video AvailableAdrienne Lyle and Helix finish ninth in Basel Grand Prix
Adrienne Lyle and her Olympic partner Helix delivered a solid performance in the FEI Grand Prix at the 2025 FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final in Basel, finishing ninth with a score of 72.565%. The pair impressed with a mistake-free test in their first indoor championship together.
OtherTop NewsApril 5, 2025Video AvailableUS Equestrian extends partnership with The Dutta Corp. through 2028
US Equestrian has announced the extension of its long-standing partnership with The Dutta Corporation through 2028. As the Official Equine Air Transportation Provider of the U.S. Equestrian Teams, The Dutta Corp. will continue to play a key role in transporting American horses to major international competitions.The company remains the title sponsor of The Dutta Corp. U.S.
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