Omaha, Neb.—April 7 The dressage world has seen a lot of superstars over the past decade: Totilas ,Valegro, Weihegold OLD, Verdades. And over the last two years, TSF Dalera BB has proved that she belongs among them. She was double gold medalist at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games, earned three gold medals at the 2021 […]
In a final filled with riders from powerhouse equestrian nations, Justina Vanagaite stands out. The 33-year-old is the first rider from Lithuania to ever compete at the FEI Dressage World Cup Final, and she is doing so on the first horse she’s ever ridden in international Grand Prix competition. “It’s awesome. Like wow! I’m speechless, […]
Dutch rider Marieke van der Putten has withdrawn Torveslettens Titanium RS2 from the FEI Dressage World Cup Final freestyle taking place tonight, April 7, in Omaha, Nebraska. The Royal Dutch Equestrian Federation released the following statement: “We were utterly surprised this morning that Torveslettens Titanium RS2 was colicky. It has never happened before. For the […]
Omaha, Neb.—April 6 The Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final is known for being unpredictable, and Thursday’s second round was no exception. When the top combinations from Day 1 faltered, the door opened for a few strong riders to rocket up the standings. One of those to benefit from the leaderboard shake-up was Germany’s Richard […]
Whether racing over fences, competing in the Olympic Games, training a president, horses or riders, he was the ultimate horseman, eclipsed by only one role: father.
Germany’s Ingrid Klimke has withdrawn her partner Franziskus FRH from the FEI Dressage World Cup Final freestyle that takes place tomorrow, April 7, in Omaha, Nebraska. She reported that the Hanoverian stallion (Fidertanz 2—Antara, Alabaster 29) took a misstep. “I am sad that we cannot compete in the freestyle tomorrow,” said Klimke. “The welfare of […]
Nearly two years after his arrest on four counts of sexual abuse involving a minor student, Olympic show jumper Rich Fellers is expected to soon enter a plea in Oregon federal court. Although the details of the plea are unknown, Fellers is the subject of a federal case involving the same victim as the Washington […]
Omaha, Neb.—April 5 After Scott Brash turned in the fastest round of the first half of Wednesday’s opening leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final, he was quick to say he didn’t believe his time would hold up. For the next 26 rounds, he was proven wrong. But then a pony-like chestnut came […]
Omaha, Neb.—April 5 Coming into the main arena for the FEI Dressage World Cup Final, Jessica von Bredow-Werndl felt TSF Dalera BB’s attitude change. The mare had been super relaxed in the warm-up, but just as she emerged from the tunnel, into the arena, a loud bell clanged above them. “There was a stupid noise […]
At a special draw ceremony Tuesday evening, during which the song, dance and traditions of Native American tribes were celebrated, the orders of go were drawn for the Omaha FEI Dressage and Longines Jumping World Cup Finals. For the dressage competition, which begins at 1:15 p.m. Central Time (2:15 p.m. Eastern) today with the Grand […]