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Fappani tops NRHA TOP 20 Professionals

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:26:00

Italian reining rider Andrea Fappani leads the NRHA TOP 20 Professionals. He won $596.776 prize money in 2011 which is much more than the runner up, American Shawn Flarida. Craig Schmersal, from the States as well, is third. The NRHA Top 20 Professionals: 1 Andrea Fappani $596,776 2 Shawn Flarida $374,612 3 Craig Schmersal $278,279 4 Rudi Kronsteiner $255,280 5 Bernard Fonck $242,024 6 Jordan Larson $228,922 7 Peter De Freitas $124,271 8 Tom McCutcheon $115,736 9 Dean...

Exell takes the lead in world cup final

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:18:00

Triple World Cup winner Boyd Exell (AUS) has taken the lead in the FEI World Cup™ Driving Final in Bordeaux (FRA) after the first competition on Friday 3 February. Many spectators attended the first competition of the FEI World Cup™ Driving Final despite it ending close to midnight. Boyd drove an excellent round in a thrilling competition which kept the spectators on the edge of their seats. The defending World Cup champion managed to put a 15-second lead between himself and...

Dirk Demeersman looses future horse Ugano Sitte

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:45:00

Belgian show jumper Dirk Demeersman has lost one of his talentful future horses, Ugano Sitte. Yesterday the eight year old Clinton son broke his front leg during lunging. The fracture was that bad that the approved SBS stallion was put asleep. The grey was about to start his international carreer. With Dirk he came sixth at the Belgian championships for six years old in 2010. Ugano has some offspring. The first foals were born in 2008. HorsUs

Remarkable horse video's (53)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:34:00

On the world wide web there are many nice and funny video's about horses. We have found some nice ones we would like to share with you. Do you have tips for us, contact is via contact@horsus.eu. HorsUs

Showjumper Tim Gredley back in the saddle after break

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:45:00

In 2010, British show jumper Tim Gredley announced he was giving up the sport to concentrate on running the family business, property developers the Unex Group. But now, one year later, the company running well and with the Olympics coming up, he is back in the saddle. Gredley has done some competitions in Florida already and is happy to be back in the equestrian sport. He admitted he didn’t realise how much he’d miss jumping. Watching it on TV and at shows is not the same as...

First official test Gal and Romanov in Vechta

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:26:00

Dutch dressage rider Edward Gal and Blue Hors Romanov (by Rohdiamant) will have their first performance in the arena at the show in Vechta (Germany) next week. After Romanov's trainer, Danish Sune Hansen, got fired at Blue Hors, the stallion moved to Gal's stables. Dutch chef d'équipe Sjef Janssen named Romanov as one of the promising horses to represend The Netherlands at the Olympics. HorsUs Romanov with Hansen in the saddle:

Blauwendraad's Obrien says goodbye to sport

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:32:00

During the Dutch KWPN Stallion show which takes place this week, the 16 year old international show jumper Blauwendraad's Obrien has said goodbye to the sport. Dutch Angelique Hoorn has competed him several years at international top level and came individual eighth during the Olympics in Hongkong (2008). O'Brien is bred by Peter Pan and was not th easiest horse to ride but has shown nice things in the jumping arena. He got a nice farewell show with a video presentation of all the sport...

Reininghorse Wimpys Little Chic in Hall Of Fame

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:02:00

At the most recent NRHA Board of Directors meeting, January 21-22, in Oklahoma City, Okla., the NRHA Hall of Fame Committee recommended a nominee for induction into the NRHA Hall of Fame. That nominee was unanimously approved for induction in 2012 – Wimpys Little Chic owned by NRHA Million Dollar Owner Arcese Quarter Horses USA. Wimpys Little Chic is a 2004 mare by Wimpys Little Step and out of Collena Chic Olena. Her NRHA Lifetime Earnings total more than $514,000, which makes...

Twenty-three nations qualified for London Paralympics

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:33:00

Para-Dressage riders from 23 nations have qualified to take part in the London 2012 Paralympic Games. The qualification process, which began in October 2010, finished 31 January 2012. As the top three ranked teams at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2010, Great Britain, Germany and Denmark will each be represented by a team of four plus one individual rider. Canada, the top ranked nation on the Para-Equestrian Team ranking list for countries not otherwise...

Judy Ann Melchior pregnant

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:42:00

The Belgian show jumper Judy Ann Melchior and her boyfriend German show jumper Christian Ahlmann expect their first child third year. Judy Ann (25) has announced to be pregnant and will not compete till August anymore. This means no Olympics for Melchior but it's a nice reason for the couple. Some of Melchiors sport horses will get a foal by embryo transfer. Others will be trained by new Zangersheide rider Josef Dahlmann from France. Zangersheide / HorsUs

Sjef Janssen: I decided not to train Rath

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:37:00

In a reaction to all commotion caused by the fact that the Dutch chef d'équipe was about to train German Matthias Alexander Rath with his young horses, Janssen said to HorsUs: 'It was my own decision not to train Rath , not from the Dutch federation. All the troubles this cuased and will cause, it's not worth it. We will see what will hapen after the Olympics.' In an answer to the question what about training riders like Swedish Patrik Kittel, the winner of the bronze medal at the...

Olympic torch lit on May 10

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:04:00

On May 10 the Olympic flame for the 2012 Games in London flares for the first time. Then, according to tradition the first rays of the Temple of Hera in Olympia, the torch ignited by mirrors. The flame then makes a trip of eight days through Greece to be hand over to British organizers in Athens. The torch will be transported to the naval air base Culdrose in Cornwall. Hence follows a relay marathon seventy days throughout the country and end the Olympic stadium in Stratford, in east...

World cup final four in hand driving about to begin

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00

Seven finalists will compete in the world cup four in hand driving in Bordeaux, France. Australian Boyd Exell, Swedish Tomas Eriksson, Hungarian Jozsef Dobrovitz and Zoltan Lazar, Dutch Koos de Ronde and IJsbrand Chardon and French Thibault Coudry, who got a wild card. On Friday the vet check and the warming up will take place and on Saturday the world cup final. HorsUs

Janssen: 'I focus on the Dutch riders'

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:44:00

After all the commotion last night after it was announced that Dutch dressage coach Sjef Janssen was going to train the German rider Matthias Alexander Rath, Janssen has now stated: 'There was talk of. Not any more. I focus on the Dutch. Plenty to do.' Although Janssen would not train Rath with his top horse Totilas but 'only' with young horses, there were many reactions in the international dressage world, via eht social media. Comments like 'flabbergasted' and 'Watt? Der...

Back in the picture: Jazz

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:00

How doesn't know any Jazz offspring? This Dutch KWPN breeding stallion is one on the most popular dressage stallions to breed with. Last year Jazz said goodbye to the sport. He had been competed by two Dutch riders: Tineke Bartels and Kirsten Beckers. Wondering how it looked like, Jazz and Tineke? HorsUs gets Jazz back in the picture. Read the article here. HorsUs

Dutch federation: Sjef Janssen does not train Rath

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:23:00

After the announcement that German dressage rider Matthias Alexander Rath will train with his young horses with Dutch chef d'équipe Sjef Janssen, the Dutch federation KNHS has published a press release. 'Chef d'équipe Sjef Janssen has decided, after consultation with the KNHS, not to train Matthias Alexander Rath till after the Olympic Games in 2012.' HorsUs

Sjef Janssen trains Rath

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:09:00

Today it was announced that German dressage rider Mathias Alexander Rath trains with Dutch chef d'équipe Sjef Janssen. Since last year Rath is the rider of famous stallion Totilas. Rath asked Janssen to train him and Totilas but Janssen agreed in a contract with the Dutch federation that he is not allowed to train direct rivals so he only trains Rath with his young horses. Rath: 'With Totilas I am a direct 'rival' of the Dutch riders so I understand he can't train me with...

Arcese Quarter Horses first two million reining owner

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:55:00

Arcese Quarter Horses, Weatherford, Texas, has entered uncharted territory by becoming the first and only Equi-Stat Elite $2 Million Reining Owner. As of the end of 2011, horses owned by Arcese Quarter Horses had won $2,114,372. At the head of Arcese Quarter Horses, which operates out of both Italy and Weatherford, Texas, is Italian businessman and reining enthusiast Eleuterio Arcese, who first entered the reining industry in 1987. That year, he bought Sophie Oak (Doc’s Oak x...

Lacrimoso to Patrice Delaveau

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:51:00

The international show jumper Katharina Offel, competing for the Ukrain, lost her eight year old Lacrimoso to France. The talentful Holsteiner horse will be competed by Patrice Delaveau. Lacrimoso (Landjunge x Cascavelle) is bought by the Haras des Coudrettes stud where Delaveau rides. With Offel in the saddle Lacrimoso was in the final of the world championships for young horses for the six year olds in 2010. Studforlife / HorsUs

WDM goes Frankfurt

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:01:00

During a press conference following the Grand Prix Special at the 2012 World Dressage Masters Palm Beach on Saturday, January 28th, WDM CEO Anthony Kies announced that the Frankfurt CDI5* will be part of the WDM circuit, beginning December 12th to 16th, 2012. The Frankfurt CDI5* is the only indoor equestrian competition in the world that is held for the benefit of UNICEF. It will also become the only indoor competition in the 2012 WDM Calender which has three outdoor events:...

Ask it .... Valentina Truppa

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:15:00

She is the most successful Italian dressage rider, three times winner of World cup finals for Young riders, winner of eight European medals, twice European Champion young riders: Valentina Truppa. As a senior riders she competed at big championships already as well. Would you like to ask this young talented Italian dressage rider something? Send in your question for Valentina before February 6th and the best five questions will be answered by her. HorsUs

WDM Palm Beach: photo and video report

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:18:00

Last weekend the World Dressage Masters in Palm Beach (Florida, USA) have taken place. American Steffen Peters and Ravel won the Grand Prix and the freestyle. In the freestyle it was very close as British Charlotte Dujardin scored just 0,05% less than Peters. 'I had a great night with Ravel, but I watched Charlotte after our ride,' said Peters after the awards ceremony. 'When she came out of the ring I went over and said to her, ‘I think you’ve won it.’ It is exciting to...

Zürich: Kutscher wins world cup qualifier (video)

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:14:00

German Marco Kutscher has won the world cup qualifier in Zürich (Switzerland) last weekend. Aboard Cornet Obolensky he was clear and the fastest in the jump off. He won a Mercedes car besides the prize money. French Patrice Delaveau and Ornella Mail came second; Australian Edwina Alexander, Jan Tops' wife, finished third aboard Cevo Itot du Chateau. HorsUs

WDM Palm Beach freestyle for Peters and Ravel

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:04:00

It was close and with a difference of 0,05% the victory in the World Dressage Masters freestyle in Palm Beach (Florida, USA) went to American Steffen Peters and Ravel. They scored 83,700%. British Charlotte Dujardin scored 83,650% aboard her Velegro. Swedish Tinne Vilhemlson and Favourit came third with 78,250%. In the Special the victory was for American Adrienne Lyle, who made her WDM début. The 26 year old dressage rider competed the 13 year old Oldenburger Wizard and...

Last day 'Ask it ... Siril Helljesen

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:57:00

This Norwegian Grand Prix dressage rider is together with her horse Dorina named as Norwegian Equestrian Athlete and Sport Horse of the Year 2011: Siril Helljesen. She was 2011's shooting star in the international dressage world and came 13th in the Grand Prix at the European championships in Rotterdam (The Netherlands). For HorsUs she will give an interview in which she answers your questions. Would you like to ask this shooting star something? Send in your question today via...

Irish showjumping’s battle for Olympic qualification continues this weekend in Zurich

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:41:00

Irish show jumpers Billy Twomey and Denis Lynch will be aiming to secure individual Olympic places when competing at the World Cup show Switzerland, this weekend. After finishing fourth in the World Cup class at Leipzeig (Germany) on Sunday (22 January) Billy now heads the unofficial Olympic qualification table, while Denis is close behind in second. Ireland failed to qualify a team for this summer’s Olympics, but the country hopes to qualify individual riders. The pair...

WDM Palm Beach: Ravel convincing (update)

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:56:00

It wasn't the competition between Ravel, Salinero and Totilas due to the withdrawel of the two last named but is was good nevertheless. Ravel under American Steffen Peters was the best in the Grand Prix at the World Dressage Masters in Palm Beach (Florida, USA). The combination was the only one over 80%. With a score of 81,468% Peters was far better than the rest. Not only is that a personal best result in a CDI Grand Prix for Peters and Akiko Yamazaki's 14 year old KWPN gelding, it is...

Olympic hopes for Wout-Jan van der Schans

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:35:00

Olympic dreams might come true for Dutch show jumper Wout-Jan van der Schans. The Dutch chef d'équipe Rob Ehrens has added him to the Olympic squad due to the good results with Eurocommerce Seoul. The duo won the Grand Prix at CSI3* Eindhoven (The Netherlands) and came seventh in the Grand Prix CSI4* in Geesteren (The Netherlands). Last weekend during Jumping Amsterdam he got his last Olympic score. The Dutch squads seniors: Olympic squad: Marc Houtzager –...

Remarkable horse video's (52)

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:26:00

Schedule change at WDM Palm Beach

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:49:00

Following Ashley Holzer’s winning ride with Pop Art in the Wellington Classic Sunshine Challenge CDI3*, a qualifier for the World Dressage Masters Palm Beach presented by International Polo Club Palm Beach, competition organizer Wellington Classic Dressage and the WDM management found themselves faced with a sports issue that has necessitated a decision to amend the schedule of the show. American Heather Blitz on Paragon, second in the CDI3* Grand Prix behind Holzer and Pop...

One day less for Olympia Horse Show

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:16:00

The organizers of Olympia – The London International Horse Show – taking place in London shortly before Christmas have dropped the final day (Monday) of the show. The provisional dates for this year are 18-23 December. This means that the event will be a day shorter this year, running over six rather than seven days. According to the organizer HPower the number of performances and competitions will remain the same. The change was necessary because this year Christmas Eve falls...

Handy links: WDM Palm Beach

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:12:00

Today and tomorrow the World Dressage Masters are on the program for the dressage riders in Palm Beach (Florida, USA). Favourite is British Charlotte Dujardin and her Valegro, members of the golden team at the European championships last year. Her trainer, Carl Hester, is present as well and rides Wie Atlantico, the horse of Fiona Bigwood who now is pregnant. Follow WDM Palm Beach via HorsUs Handige Links: starting orders and results website livestream Hor...

Figo de Muze to Shane Breen

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:01:00

The promising 7-year-old stallion Figo de Muze (Vigo d ´Arsouilles x Ta Belle van Sombeke) was sold by Belgian Jos Lansink to teh British Old Lodge Stud. As stated on the online portal ww.studforlife.com, the new rider of Figo de Muze will be the Irish Nation Cup rider Shane Breen. Lansink bought the AES stallion last year of the breeders Joris De Brabander and Tom De Craene. Figo is a son of the mare Ta Belle Sombeke (Chin Chin x Z Goliath) and has been competed...

Show jumper Rolf Moormann fined

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:32:00

The international equestrian federation FEI has given the German show jumper Rolf Moormann a fine of 2,500 euros. During the contest of Hanover (Germany) last October his horse Londinium has been treated treated with salicylic acid. Even before the invention of aspirin this raw material was booked as a painkiller and therefore prohibited. Moormann violated the rules for administration of drugs. According to the FEI rules, there is no doping. He was therefore not...

Positive doping test in reining world

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:20:00

The German National Reining Horse Association (NRHA Germany) got the drug test results of the NRHA Breeders Futurity which was held last October in Kreuth (Germany). It was announced that there is one positive doping test. Who is involved has not been announced yet. The NRHA Germany has let know that this rider will be penalized. Western Today / HorsUs

Lusitano stars in commercial for Barbie (video)

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:06:00

Sabre Interagro, a gorgeous gray Lusitano bred by Interagro Lusitanos, is the star of a Brazilian commercial and international campaign for the Princess BarbieTM Doll from Mattel. In the 60-second commercial, Sabre Interagro proves that fairy tales do come true as he recreates the famous scene in which a handsome prince rescues a princess while mounted on a splendid white horse. “Interagro is thrilled to see one of our own horses in the commercial. We sold Sabre Interagro at our 2002...

Director Indoor Brabant Marcel Hunze: 2012 extra special with two worldcup finals

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:53:00

With the Dutch international show Indoor Brabant coming up, HorsUs fans could send in questions for Marcel Hunze, director of Indoor Brabant. In his interview he tells about the organization of such a big event. Hunze can't ride horses himself but that makes him look with another perspective to the equestrian event that is known world wide. It keeps him busy the whole year and with the two world cup finals at the upcoming edition, it's extra special. Read the interview with Marcel Hunze...

Rio horse for Kittel is Donna Unique (video)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:11:00

Although the Olympic Games in London will take place in August of this year, Swedish dressage rider Patrik Kittel thinks about the Rio Games in 2016. His sponsors Edwin Kohl and Arlette Jasper-Kohl have bought him a new future horse: Donna Unique. Donna Unique (Don Schufro x Falkland) has won the world championships for six year old horses and has been competed at small tour level by Andreas Helgstrand from Norway. Kittel is very delighted: 'I am extremely happy and...

Belgian champion for Edwina Alexander

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:03:00

Australian show jumper Edwina Alexander will soon make her début with a new horse: Erenice Horta (Diamant de Semily x Parco). This horse is reigning Belgian champion for the seven year olds. Erenice Horta has been ridden by Belgian rider Nick Vrins. Alexander will already compete the horse, which is now owned by Erik Laenen and Jan Tops, next week at the CSI in Zurich (Switzerland). Studforlife / HorsUs

Sports forum to discuss future of equestrian sport

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:01:00

The 2012 Sports Forum, which will be held in Lausanne (SUI) from 30 April to 2 May, offers a unique opportunity to discuss issues related to the future of equestrian sport. The Forum is open to the National Federations and all FEI stakeholders, including members of the media. Delegates will hear detailed presentations on proposed rule changes for Jumping, Eventing, Endurance and Veterinary matters. The Sports Forum will give all stakeholders the opportunity to join the...

European location for Olympic champion Lamaze

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:00:00

After several months of searching Canadian show jumper Eric Lamaze finally found a stable for his sponsors to use as European base. The French horse portal www.studforlife.com stated that from 1st April the reigning Olympic champion will be stationed at the equestrian center Luc Tilleman and Sporthengsten (T&L) in Vrasene, Belgium. The Tilleman family has already acquired a new stable in the Netherlands (Manege Heikant), where they will continue their breeding business and sale of...

European horses arrive in USA for WDM Palm Beach

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:52:00

Four European horses arrived at the venue for the 2012 World Dressage Masters Palm Beach presented by International Polo Club Palm Beach on Sunday afternoon, following their release from quarantine in Miami. Charlotte Dujardin’s Valegro (GBR), Carl Hester’s Wie Atlantico (GBR), Anja Plönzke’s Le Mont D’Or (GER) and Minna Telde’s Deinhardt (SWE) all came off the transport truck looking eager and well rested. Transport of the WDM horses from Europe and...

Fist FEI meeting for WEG 2014 (video)

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:56:00

Today the first FEI meeting with the organizing committee for the world equestrian games in Normandië (France) in 2014 will take place in Lausanne (Switzerland). The WEG is a very big event to organize as this championship takes place in several disciplines (as dressage, jumping, vaulting, eventing and reining). The WEG is organized every two years but not in an Olympic year. The last WEG has taken place in Kentucky (USA) in 2010. Watch the preview for the WEG 2014 below. HorsUs...

No Europeans pair driving in 2012

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:15:00

This year there won't be a European championship pair driving according to the FEI Driving Committee. There was one candidate, the Hungarian federation was willing to organize this event but the rules say other countries should have a chance to enter as well. As the Hungarian federation did the request for the EC only in December last year, there was not enough time to follow the complete procedure. The new chairman of the FEI Driving Committee Karoly Fugli agreed with the decision of the...

Ask it .... Siril Helljesen

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:00:00

Leipzig: finally a German winner again

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:17:00

After five years the international world cup qualifier showjumping in Leipzig (Germany) has a German winner again: yesterday Christian Ahlmann was the fastest and clear in the jump off aboard Taloubet Z. Ahlmann didn't expect the victory: 'I am satisfied. At the first day we had three fences down so I didn't count on such a result.' It was a German 'party' anyway with Katrin Eckermann and Carlson finishing second and Marcus Ehning aboard Sabrina third. HorsUs

Last day 'Ask it ... Marcel Hunze'

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:39:00

In 'HorsUs ask it' questions for famous equestrian riders can be send in. This week we take a very different perspective. With the Dutch international show Indoor Brabant coming up, we think it is interesting to have the director of this event in this item: Marcel Hunze. For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this international organizer rider something? Send in your question for Marcel today via contact@horsus.eu and...

Chardon steals show in Leipzig (video)

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:22:00

IJsbrand Chardon (NED) won the seventh leg of the FEI World Cup™ Driving 2011/2012 in front of a super enthusiastic crowd in Leipzig, Germany this afternoon. Wild card driver Chardon stayed ahead of runner-up Tomas Eriksson (SWE) and second wild card driver Christoph Sandmann (GER), who placed third. With these results, Tomas Eriksson and Zoltan Lazar (HUN), who finished fourth, have secured their starting tickets for the Final in Bordeaux, France in two weeks’ time. &nbs...

Sjef Janssen: 'talentful horses for Holland on their way to the top' (video)

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:32:00

Dutch dressage riders Adelinde Cornelissen has shown to be much better than the rest during the world cup qualifier at Jumping Amsterdam (The Netherlands) last weekend. In an interview with Rabosport she explains that she is very satisfied. Parzival was a bit spooky in one of the corners but in the freestyle you can choose your own lines and she avoided the corner a little bit. Dutch Edward Gal was happy as well: Aboard the half sisther of Totilas, Sisther de Jeu, he is more and...

JA: Cornelissen wins freestyle with highest score of the season (video)

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:15:00

Dutch Adelinde Cornelissen and the 15 year old Jerich Parzival stamped their authority all over the seventh leg of the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2011/2012 Western European League on home turf in Amsterdam, The Netherlands this afternoon. With a display of supreme confidence, the defending champions threw down the highest score of the season so far to make it a back-to-back double following their victory in Mechelen, Belgium last month. Cornelissen talked about her test...

JA: Cornelissen and Parzival more and more easy

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:20:00

Dutch Adelinde Cornelissen and her Jerich Parzival are more and more able to perform in perfect hamony. The duo won the Grand Prix at Jumping Amsterdam with a score of 80,936%. Adelinde: 'it's more and more easy to ride Parzival in the show arena.' Stephen Clarke, chairman of the judges agreed: 'If it looks easy, it's very very good.' German Helen Langehanenberg and Damon Hill came second (75,213%) and Isabell Werth third. Werth competed El Santo and scored 73,872%. For Langehanenberg...

Remarkable horse video's (51)

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:08:00

Glossy magazine for Totilas

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:51:00

World famous dressage stallion Totilas has got his own glossy magazine. German St. Georg has made a very nice E-magazine about Totilas. The magazine gives insight in Totilas as foal, as horse ridden by Dutch Edward Gal and his current rider German Matthias Alexander Rath. Click here for the Totilas E-magazine HorsUs

Extra terminal Heathrow for the Olympics

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:21:00

At Heathrow airport in London a temporary terminal will be made for processing the passengers for the Olympics in August. On August 13, the day after the closing ceremony, the airport expects the largest number of passengers in its history to handle. Approximately 138,000 people will travel through Heathrow, 45 percent more than on an ordinary day. According to the BBC, the temporary terminal opens on August 13 and remains open for three days. The operator of the airport...

Adelinde Cornelissen and Parzival ready for Jumping Amsterdam

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:19:00

Yesterday evening the dressage riders could train in the main arena at Jumping Amsterdam in The Netherlands. The Grand Prix starts this morning and is a qualifier for the world cup freestyle on Saturday. Dutch European champion Adelinde Cornelissen looks forward to compete: 'Jerich Parzival is in top shape and I hope to do a good Grand Prix and a winning freestyle', Adelinde said. Follow Jumping Amsterdam via HorsUs Handy Links HorsUs

Rieky Young wins FEI Reining Ranking

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:15:00

Dutch reining rider Rieky Young has won the FEI Reining Ranking again. She did it in 2008 with Burnt Starlight and now she is world's best reiner with her new top horse Brady Chex. Brady Chex is owned by The Brady Bunch and with Rieky he has won the World Reining Finals in Malmö (Sweden) in 2011. The runner up is American Craig Schmersal, followed by French Franck Perret. FEI World Reining Rankings 2011: 1 YOUNG-VAN OSCH Rieky NED BRADY CHEX 100 2 SCHMERSAL...

Ingrid Klimke Reitmeisterin

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:17:00

German eventing and dressage rider Ingrid Klimke is the second rider ever to be honoured with the title "Reitmeisterin '. Only Dagmar Krech got the title as well, in 1992. Klimke (43) is an international dressage and eventing rider and the German Equestrian Federation has nominated her for the exceptional title. The only way to get this title is to be nominated by the German federation. This only happens after great sporting achievements. Klimke won four times the German Eventing...

Marlies van Baalen: 'proud of our family business'

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:00

As a seven year old girl she won her first national championship with her pony. Nowadays she is an Olympian rider and one of the business woman in their Dressage barn Van Baalen: Dutch Marlies van Baalen. For HorsUs she gives insight in how everyone has his responsibility in the family company. And she tells about one of her future horses Ratzinger. Besides this she explains why it's so important to communicate with each other and observe the horses, not only while riding. Marlies about...

Handy links: Jumping Amsterdam

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:28:00

Today the Dutch international show Jumping Amsterdam start. Show jumpers and dressage riders from all over the world have come to The Netherlands to compete. For dressage there is a world cup qualifier on the program. Stay up to date via HorsUs Handy Links: Time schedule Participants Starting orders and results Website HorsUs

Dutch queen visits Jumping Amsterdam

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:09:00

Tomorrow the Dutch Queen will visit the international horse show Jumping Amsterdam. The Queen is an enormous horse lovers and enjoys riding on the Dutch beach. On Friday she will watch the show jumping. Some of the Dutch competitors are Jeroen Dubbeldam, Gerco Schröder and Marc Houtzager. It is the 53rd edition of Jumping Amsterdam. HorsUs

Werth: this is only the start of Don Johnson's carreer

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:53:00

Last weekend German dressage rider Isabell Werth won two times during the international show in Münster in her own country. She competed Don Johnson, one of the young talents to follow up Satchmo. Werth and 11 year old Don Johnson (by Don Frederico) won the Grand Prix and the Special. On her website Werth writes: 'During the show in Frankfurt he was not 100% concentrated at me but here in Münster he was focussed on me and he showed his talent. We won two test, so nothing to...

Spanish tradition: horses jump through fire (video)

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:04:00

A spectacular tradition in Spain: in the village San Bartolome de Pinares Spaniards celebrate the feast of St. Anthony, the patron saint of animals. According to an ancient tradition "Las Luminarias" jump with their horses through the fire to get rid of disease. Watch the video which seems to be an historical film. HorsUs

Hester and Dujardin to WDM Palm Beach

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:22:00

British dressage stars Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin travel to the USA these days to compete at the World Dressage Masters in Palm Beach. After the withdrawel of Dutch Anky van Grunsven and German Matthias Alexander Rath the organization is very happy with the coming of these members of the team that came European champion last summer. Hester doesn't compete his Uthopia. He 'borrows' Fiona Bigwood's Wie Atlantico as Bigwood is expecting a baby, her third. Wie Atlantico...

HorsUs nominated for Equestrian Social Media Awards

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:18:00

Each year there is a Equestrian Social Media Award for equestrian media that uses social media in a good way. There are several categories. For the first time there is a devision into FEI regions this year and HorsUs is nominated in the category 'North-West Europe'. HorsUs was selected from nearly 2,000 nominations. The final results are based 70% on scores from the Expert Panel and 30% on votes from the public. The panel is a hand-picked group of the best equestrian marketers,...

Lifeboat crews rescue pony that fell 50ft down cliffs (video)

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:16:00

A pony that fell more than 50 feet down a cliff in west Wales has been saved by lifeboat crews in a dramatic rescue captured on film. The pony was stuck on a tiny gravel beach in a gully at the bottom of steep cliffs in Ceibwr, Pembrokeshire. The mare was completely trapped. The only way out was by sea. A helicopter rescue was unthinkable, it would have been far too difficult. It was a very difficult rescue as the pony most probably had not been handled before. Miraculously the mare...

Derly Chin de Muze back with Lamaze

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:04:00

Two years ago Canadian Mr. Fleischhacker has bought Derly Chin de Muze. The mare has been showed under Canadian show jumper Eric Lamaze before she was ridden by Ashley Fleischhacker, Kevin Gielen en Nina Fagerstrom. Mr. Fleischhacker, the owner of famous Hickstead, decided to bring the mare back to Lamaze. Derly is nine years old now. Lamaze has competed her already at Palm Beach (USA). Lamaze's first Olympic horse is Verdi but with Derly he has a nice other horse to...

Ask it .... Marcel Hunze

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:35:00

In 'HorsUs ask it' questions for famous equestrian riders can be send in. This week we take a very different perspective. With the Dutch international show Indoor Brabant coming up, we think it is interesting to have the director of this event in this item: Marcel Hunze. For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask something about organizing an enourmous equestrian event like Indoor Brabant where two world cup finals will take place...

Dachten: Grand Prix for Swedish Douglas Lindelöw

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:24:00

At the international show in Drachten, in the North of The Netherlands, the Swedish show jumper Douglas Lindelöw has won the Grand Prix aboard Dutch bred Talina (by Matterhorn). That wasn't an easy job as 25 riders did qualify for the jump off. Dutch youth riders Aniek Poels and Tim Hendrix came second and third aboard their horses Baggio II and Varanka SFN. Course designer Louis Koninkx had been mistaken in the quality of the participants, as 50% was clear in the first round....

Show jumper Dahlmann to Zangersheide

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:58:00

German show jumper Franz Josef Dahlmann is joining team Zangersheide from January on. Together with Judy Ann Melchior and Christian Ahlmann Dahlmann will represent Zangersheide at international shows. Dahlmann have been working for German chef d'équipe Otto Becker for three years and is looking forward for this new challenge. HorsUs

Last day 'Ask it ... Emile Tacken

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:49:00

This Dutch show jumper already was very succesful as a Junior and Young Rider. He won seven medals at European championships for the youth. At senior level he came famous with his Miss Montana. With her he came Dutch chamion in 2004. For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this international jumping rider something? Send in your question for Emile today via contact@horsus.eu and maybe he will answer your question! Hors...

Injury McLain Ward after fall in Grand Prix

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:38:00

The American show jumper McLain Ward has most probably a shattered kneecap after a fall in the first round of the Grand Prix during the Winter Equestrian Festival in Florida. Ward fell together with his horse Oh d'Eole (by Kannan). His horse is fine. By ambulance Ward has left the competition area to be transported to the local hospital. HorsUs

Remarkable horse video's (50)

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:00:00

Tim Stockdale's broken neck is healing well

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:22:00

British show jumper Tim Stockdale is upbeat after his latest sets of scans revealed his neck is healing well. Tim, 47, who broke three vertebrae in his neck in a fall from a young horse in October, has had his collar taken off after a full set of scans Wednesday 11 January and is looking forward to beginning physiotherapy. On the website of Horse&Hound one can read: 'The fractures haven’t healed completely but it’s going well,' Tim told. 'They said I had very good...

Dressage competitors Jumping Amsterdam

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:14:00

Next week the international show Jumping Amsterdam starts in The Netherlands. In this world cup qualifier many top dressage riders will be present. Nine countries will be represented: NED Marlies van Baalen Adelinde Cornelissen Edward Gal Patrick van der Meer Hans Peter Minderhoud Lotje Schoots Jennie Schreven Diederik van Silfhout BEL Jeroen Devroe Vicky Smits DEN Bo Hustrup Anne Troensegaard FRA Claire Gosselin Catherine Henriquet GBR Rich...

Ludger Beerbaum trains talents (video)

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:01:00

For 15 years German four times Olympic champion show jumping Ludger Beerbaum teaches one day a year young German talents who have qualified for this special day via the 'Ludger Beerbaum-Cup'. The best combinations (1 or 2) of this day are invited to train a week at Beerbaum's barn. Ludger was asked if he see his own talent in these young riders. 'I was not that good on the same age! Riders start much earlier having lessons and the quality of the horses has improved a lot. I think we are on...

Olympic Torch nominated in Design Museum awards

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:09:00

The London 2012 Olympic Torch has been announced on the longlist for the Design Museum's 'Designs of the Year 2012' award. Designed by east Londoners Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, the Torch has been nominated by industry experts in the Product category of the awards. Showcasing a year in design, the Design Museum longlist is a celebration of the best in innovative global designs across seven categories, from Fashion to Transport. London 2012 / HorsUs

Reining stallion Colonels Lone Gun to Sweden

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:06:00

The 13 year old reining stallion Colonels Lone Gun (Gunner x Jays Ace) has changed owner. American Irmgard Geul has sold the APHA/AQHA stallion to The Long Valley Ranch in Sweden. Colonels Lone Gun was in 2003 APHA World Show Junior Reining Top 10 Finalist and in 2004 APHA World Show Junior Reining top 5 Finalist. Now the horse has left the USA and comes to Europe semen will be available in Europe. HorsUs

New Olympic chances for Wathelet

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:21:00

After winning the world cup qualifier in Mechelen (Belgium) Gregory Wathelet had to say goodbye to Copin as German Marcus Ehning is going to compete this horse. Now there is an Olympic solution for the 35 year old Belgium show jumper: he can borrow Cadjanine Z (by Cannabis Z) till August this year. Cadjanine's rider Patrick Spits, from Belgium, says his chances for the London Olympics are small. It's now up to Wathelet to get to know the ten year old mare so he represent his country in...

Handy links: Basle

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:02:00

Today the international five star show in Basle (Swiss) starts. On the program lots of international show jumping. Among others will compete Belgian Jos Lansink, Dutch Jeroen Dubbeldam, French Kevin Staut, British Michael Whitaker and German Ludger Beerbaum. Stay up to date via HorsUs Handy Links: programma deelnemers startlijsten en uitslagen website livestream HorsUs

FEI signs off improved footing for London

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:21:00

Last Tuesday the FEI has given final sign-off on the footing that will be used for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Equestrian Events at Greenwich Park. The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) conducted footing tests at a site near Preston in the north of England on 20 and 21 December 2011. The mix for the footing is now composed of non-waxed sand, felt and fibre. Testing of the new footing concluded on 21 December when international riders Geoff...

Back in the picture: Don't Push It

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:10:00

He has won the famous (controversial) race Grand National in 2010: Don't Push. The bay gelding is 12 years old now and was ridden by Tony McCoy. Recently his retirement has been announced. He now enjoys the field at the property of his owner, McManus' Martinstown Stud in Co Limerick (Ireland). Read the article about Don't Push It at the HorsUs page Featured. HorsUs

Son for Princess Haya

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:18:00

Last Saturday Princess Haya, FEI president, has given birth to a son: Zayed. Her husband sjeik Mahammed Rashid al Maktoum, Emir of Dubai and Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, announced the news via Twitter. Princess Haya and sjeik Mahammed already have a four year old daughter, Sheika Al Jalila. HorsUs

World Reining League cancelled

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:05:00

From 19 to 21 January 2012 the first $ 250,000 added World Reining League would have taken place in Oklahoma City (USA). Goal of this new show is to help the reining sport to a higher level with this show. Unfortunately the event has been cancelled as only 284 tickets have been sold 12 days before the event. In a letter to the participants organizer Michael Miola has written: 'I am very sorry to announce that due to dismal ticket sales the WRL Shootout scheduled for January 19th through...

Début Edwina Tops-Alexander and Titus in Basle

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:00:00

Australian show jumper Edwina Tops-Alexander has added a new horse to her stable: Titus, previously ridden by British Guy Williams. The 12-year-old gelding carried Williams to a team bronze medal at last year’s European championships and will make a great back-up horse to Edwina’s current top mounts Cevo Itot du Chateau and Vleut. Edwina plans to ride Titus this week at the CSI Basle in Switzerland. Equestrian Australia / HorsUs

Vilhelmson's It's Broadway kur: revolutionary in music and choreography (video)

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:29:00

Together with Dutch composer and producer Cees Slings Swedish dressage rider Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven is working on her new freestyle kur 'It's Broadway'. The making of is shown to the equestrian world via three video's. In part two Cees Slings gives insight in the choreography. 'The choreography has to be original and if possible it should contain new elements and movements that have never been shown before, all within the FEI standards of course. For example, in her new freestyle Tinne...

Stieven Spielberg: it's not simple to direct a horse

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:41:00

Film director Steven Spielberg is accustomed to horses (he has ten), but directing a horse in a film is not easy, he said. Eight horses were used to direct War Horse. War Horse is the story of a horse that survives the battlefields of World War, based on a children's book about the relationship between a country boy and his horse, which is occupied by the British Army. Spielberg: 'I quickly came to realize that you must have patience on the set. Especially with horses that had to be...

Winners HorsUs contest

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:49:00

The winners of the HorsUs contest are known. Check if you are one of them! Winner meet&greet with Anky van Grunsven: Larissa Gijsen Winner dressage lesson Belgian Grand Prix rider Serge Pais: Cindy Pelgrims from Bonheiden (Belgium) Winners equestrian agenda, signed by Anky van Grunsven: Alexandra Meder from Antwerpen (Belgium) Koen Gomes from Haarlem (The Netherlands) Ann Bax from Turnhout (Belgium) Dennis Middendorp from Heeze (The...

Drachten: Gal and Barbançon dominate big tour

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:24:00

At the Dutch international show in Drachten Dutch Edward Gal has won the Grand Prix and the freestyle. He saddled Interfloor Next One and scored 72,744% in the Grand Prix and 77,500% in the kur to music. Spanish Morgan Barbançon and Painted Black won the Special with 71,488%. For Barbançon it's her first international win aboard Anky van Grunsven's former horse. In the Grand Prix she already was second. More and more Morgan and Painted Black are a combination. The duo is on...

Gotha's diary

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:00:00

The Grand Prix jumping horse Gotha can do more than 'just' jumping: since a few days she writes in her diary. The eleven year old daughter of Goldfever is ridden by German Ludger Beerbaum and writes about her life. Gotha tells about her daily work, Ludger, her groom, her colleague-horses and she talks about her memmories. Read Gotha's diary here HorsUs

Two hundred days to go to the London Olympics

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:33:00

Twenty one nations are celebrating their Olympic qualification today, 9 January, which marks the 200-day countdown to London 2012 and 100 years of equestrian sport in the Olympic movement. Eleven countries have now secured the opportunity to join the nine nations already qualified at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2010 in Kentucky and hosts Great Britain at London 2012 through a series of nail-biting qualifiers held around the world for their Olympic Group. ...

Ask it .... Emile Tacken

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:50:00

This Dutch show jumper already was very succesful as a Junior and Young Rider. He won seven medals at European championships for the youth. At senior level he came famous with his Miss Montana. With her he came Dutch chamion in 2004. For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this international show jumper something? Send in your question for Emile before January 16th and the best five questions will be answered by him. HorsUs

Imke Schellekens-Bartels about her Olympic chances

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:00:00

Dutch dressage rider Imke Schellekens-Bartels (34) is positive about her Olympic chances she told in an interview with Dutch newspaper Brabants Dagblad. 'I really believe in it.' Imke says. But what horse would she take? unexperienced Hunter Douglas Toots or the exprienced mare Hunter Douglas Sunrise which is still not fully recovered after a long injury. 'If I would qualify with both horses, I'll let the chef d'equipe make the decision. The pre-Olympic year is a special year. Missing the...

Video dressage winner VSN Trophy

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:18:00

For the 25th time the VSN Trophy has been organized this year in The Netherlands. The VSN Trophy is a competition for dressage- and jumping horses born in 2008. Last Saturday the final has taken place. In this final four horses were ridden by Dutch top rider Leida Collins-Strijk. TC Dolly (Ziësto x Osmium) got a nine and won the VSN Trophy. This talented future horse will now go her owner, the Stoeterij de Begijnhoeve in Retie (Belgium). HorsUs has made a video of TC Dolly in...

Dressage rider Hannelore Volders makes comeback after accident

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:21:00

The Belgian dressage rider Hannelore Volders, also known as model for Pikeur, had a terrible accident last June. She came back from a show and got out the truck. Then she got stuck while the truckdriver was parking. She broke several ribs, her schoulder and her collarbone. Last weekend, after months of revalidation, she came back in the ring, at the Dutch show ICNN Drachten. Volders competed 15 year old Real Magic 3, a stallion by Rubinstein, in the international small tour. In the Prix...

Physical training for Dutch top sporters (video)

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:03:00

Talent for horse riding is good but it's important as well to improve your own body as well. Especially coordination is very essential. The Dutch top sporters follow a special program to improve their body coordination. Riders work a lot on their horse but forhget about themselves. Theo Pickles explaines how he works with the riders (in English). There is a physiotherapist that explains that even a small injury effects the horse riding. Sometimes the rider doesn't even know the...

Bengtsson number one on Rolex Ranking

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:41:00

European show jumping champion Rolf Göran-Bengtsson from Sweden has taking over the lead in the FEI Rolex Ranking. Canedian Eric Lamaze droopped to the second place. American McLain Ward, Swiss Pius Schwizer and German Ludger Beerbaum stay on their spots thrree, four and five. Brazilian Alvaro Affonso de Miranda can jump into the top ten next time. He was 14th and 11th now. German Christian Ahlmann lost his top ten position and is 12th now. Click here for the ranking H...

Last day 'Ask it ... William Fox-Pitt'

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:16:00

This British eventing rider is the first rider to win five different four-star events in one year (2011). Besides this he won team silver at the Olympics in Athens, team gold and individual silver at the world equestrian games in Kentucky (USA) in 2010. We are talking about William Fox-Pitt. For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this international eventing champion something? Send in your question for William today via conta...

Show jumping top to Jumping Amsterdam

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 07:51:00

From 20 till 22 January the Dutch international show Jumping Amsterdam is on the program of many show jumpers. Almost the complete Dutch Olympic squad members wil compete at Jumping Amsterdam. Besides them Roger-Yves Bost (FRA), Penelope Leprevost (FRA), Phillipe Rozier (FRA), Guy Williams (GBR), Steve Guerdat (SUI), Beat Mändli (SUI), Jessica Kürten (IRL), Malin Baryard-Johnsson (SWE), Katharina Offel (UKR), Julia Kayser (AUT) and Peter Wylde (USA) have entered. Last year...

Drachten: First international Grand Prix Morgan Barbançon

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:01:00

Spanish Morgan Barbançon (19) has made her début in the international Grand Prix at the Dutch show ICNN Drachten. Aboard 15 year old Painted Black (by Gribaldi) the student of Dutch Anky van Grunsven scored almost 72% and came the runner up behind Dutch Edward gal who showed 17 year old Interfloor Next One (by Jazz). Two of five judges placed Barbançon even in first position. Barbançon and the former show horse of Anky van Grunsven are on the Spanish short list...

Totilas withdrawn from WDM Palm Beach

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:54:00

Totilas and Matthias Rath have pulled out of the World Dressage Masters competition in Palm Beach, Florida, later this month. Totilas's owner Paul Schockemöhle advised organisers yesterday that the horse would not be able to compete at the WDM Palm Beach, from January 26 to 28. The competition is North America's only CDI5*, and part of the richest dressage series in the world. "The owners feel the horse has just returned to light work after an injury and would not be ready for...

Remarkable horse video's (49)

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:16:00

New FEI rules for reining effective

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:00:00

Since the first of January are the new FEI reining regulations effective. These regulations define exactly which training methods, which bits and which spurs are allowed during the FEI reining competitions. The heading 'training methods' says: Horses must only undergo training that matches their physical capabilities and level of maturity for their respective disciplines. They must not be subjected to any training methods which are abusive or cause fear or for which they have...

Adelinde Cornelissen shows new topper to public (video)

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:45:00

European dressage champion Adelinde Cornelissen from The Netherlands has bought a new horse: Galahad, a 12 year old son of Jazz. Adelindes goal is to compete him at the Rio Games in 2016. Although she has him just a few weeks, she took him for a clinic at a big Dutch show in Zuidbroek. Adelinde tells about this experience with Galahad: 'Galahad did a super job. The start was a bit exciting as the sound was niet top and noise and squeaks came out of the microphone but we stayed in control....

Belgium candidates for world championships known

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:29:00

The Belgium drivers that would like to be team member for the world championships 2012 could register till December 15. Six four in hand drivers are interested to represent their country in Riesenbeck (Germany) from 15 till 19 of August: Félix-Marie Brasseur, Gert Schrijvers, Eddy Van Dijck, Sven Stuyck, Glenn Geerts and José Riche. For the singles Belgian has eight candidates. The names are not announced yet and will be classified in an A and B squad. The Belgian...

HorsUs blog by Inna Logutenkova about Jumping Mechelen (video)

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:24:00

At Jumping Mechelen (Belgium) Ukrain dressage rider Inna Logutenkova has made her debut at an international show outside her own country. Aboard Stallone the student of Dutch Anky van Grunsven rode her fifth Grand Prix ever. She scored 66,468% and came 13th. For HorsUs Inna tells about her experiences and plans. Inna: 'This was my first official show I rode outside the Ukrain. In my own country I have competed at international shows in 2011. My horse Vian Stallone I got last year. My...

Anky van Grunsven: perseverance is more important than talent

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:28:00

I.P.S Upido is stables at Anky van Grunsven's barn now for almost a year. Together they train hard to get a spot in the Dutch Olympic squad that will represend The Netherlands at the London Olympics. For HorsUs she has answered questions that were sent in by fans. In the interview she explains how she makes a schedule for a new horse, how reining influences her dressage and why good old Bonfire will always be her number 1 horse. Furthermore she tells that in her opinion perseverance...

Sultan V, another top horse to Saudi Arabian

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:00:00

One of Britain’s leading showjumpers, Sultan V, will now be ridden under the Saudi Equestrian banner. The Old Lodge’s home-bred 10-year-old grey gelding had a fantastic career with West Sussex rider Bruce Menzies. The pair won the Horse & Hound Foxhunter final and the grade C championship in 2009 and competed in Nations Cups teams in 2011. They had been on many people’s shortlists as serious contenders for London 2012. However, news came shortly before Christmas...

Adelinde Cornelissen: schedule to London

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:47:00

After her world cup win at the Belgian show Jumping Mechelen Rabosport interviewed Dutch Adelinde Cornelissen. Her first competition after the European championships last summer resulted directly in a victory with Jerich Parzival. Adelinde: 'I am very satisfied. This show isn't easy: the public sits close to the ring, there is lots of noise and we all know how Parzival could react in the past. But I think he is a bit older and more wise now. My schedule is not made to the world cup final...

One year HorsUs ask it

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:23:00

In 2011 HorsUs introduced the item 'Ask it' in which fans could ask international equestrians questions. We have interviewed among others German dressage rider Matthias Alexander Rath, French European champion show jumping Kevin Staut, world champion driving Boyd Exell, Olympic champion eventing Blyth Tait and European dressage champion Adelinde Cornelissen from The Netherlands. This year we will continue with this item and interviews with Dutch Anky van Grunsven and German Isabell...

New Grand Prix horse for Adelinde Cornelissen (video)

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:50:00

Dutch dressage rider Adelinde Cornelissen has bought a new Grand Prix horse with the eye to the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. It's the 12 year old Jazz bred Molenkoning’s Travers. Travers' rider, Dutch Kirsten Brouwer started to have lessons from Adelinde two months ago. Kirsten trained the horse for two years and was about to compete Grand Prix. The owner, Dutch Jos Swart, put the horse in training with Kirsten with the goal to sell the horse. Adelinde will compete Travers...

German Driving Coach Ewald Meier retires after coming season

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:03:00

The German national coach of the four-in-hand drivers (horses and ponies) Ewald Meier will resign from office at the end of 2012. This means the end of a very successful era, as the German drivers collected 23 gold medals, 25 silver medals and 19 bronze medals at international competitions under the management of the 62-year-old Ewald Meier. According to the daily newspaper ‘Badische Zeitung’ the last highlight of his career will be the world championships in...

Indoctro best breeding stallion USA

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:24:00

The breeding stallion Indoctro tops the USEF (United States Equestrian Federation) ranking for show jumpers, based on the results of their offspring. Indoctro has 431207 points, followed by Darco (370124). Many of Indoctro's children are very succesful. International top horses by Indoctro are: Indigo - Margie Engle - Grand Prix Imothep - Candice King - Grand Prix Casadora - Lauren Hough - Grand Prix Indiana 127- Peter Lutz - Grand Prix Omar Shariff - Bjorn ikast - Grand...

First EC driving for the youth in 2012

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 07:00:00

For the first time an European championship driving will take place for the youth; for Young Riders, Juniors and ponies. This FEI championship will be held in Wiener Neustadt in Austria from 10 till 15 July this year. The location is the Military Academy, the only education center for officers in the Austrian army, located in the castle of Wiener Neustadt. A test event will take place in April. Hoefnet / HorsUs

Ask it .... William Fox-Pitt

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:38:00

This British eventing rider is the first rider to win five different four-star events in one year (2011). Besides this he won team silver at the Olympics in Athens, team gold and individual silver at the world equestrian games in Kentucky (USA) in 2010. We are talking about William Fox-Pitt. For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this international top eventer something? Send in your question for William before January 9th and the...

City Horsetravel sponsors Yessin Rahmouni

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:28:00

Dressage rider Yessin Rahmouni can transport his horses with a CHT truck from now on. City Horsetravel sponsors the ambitious rider who competes for Marocco since November 2011. Yessin, who is trained by Dutch Olympian champion Anky van Grunsven, has two Grand Prix horses to compete: Only Society and Floresco. Floresco has been shown at the highest level by Swedish Patrik Kittel in the past and was bought for Yessin by Lalla Amina, Princes van Marocco. Yessin's...

Last day 'Ask it ... Isabell Werh'

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:23:00

She hardly needs introduction: she came individual Olympic champion in 1996, four times Olympic team champion, three times individuel world champion and three times with her German team as well. This is only just a bit this famous ans succesful dressage rider has won in her carreer: Isabell Werth. For HorsUs she will give an interview in which she answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this international dressage queen something? Send in your question for Isabell today via conta...

Happy New Year!

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:55:00

HorsUs wishes everybody a Happy New Year! For the sport 2012 will be an exciting year with the Olympics coming up. The athletes have this big event already for a long time in their mind but the Olympic year has really started now. HorsUs started the year with a new look with an Olympic page. We will keep you informed about all equestrian news. HorsUs

Mechelen: Wathelet wins but looses his horse to Ehning

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:16:00

Immediately after the World Cup of Jumping Mechelen there was a rumor about Belgian show jumper Gregory Wathelet loosing his top horse Copin van de Broy after winning the world cup qualifier. And it is true. Owner Fabian Schreiber has decided to move his Darco bred to German Marcus Ehning. A hard damper on the festivities for the Walloon winner of Mechelen, one day before the Olympic deadline. Wathelet loosis his Olympic horse. Behind the scenes in Mechelen there have been discussions...

Mechelen: Wathelet wins on home turf

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:08:00

Belgian show jumper Gregory Wathelet scooped the honours for the host nation when coming out on top at the eighth leg of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2011/2012 series at Mechelen in Belgium this afternoon. And he did it in style, throwing down an impossible target when first to go with Copin van de Broy in the eight-horse jump-off, and sitting back to watch the rest line up behind him. It was 2009 individual European Champion, Kevin Staut from France, who filled...

Fie Skarsoe: for prize giving ceremony hat off, helmet on

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:01:00

With a big smile she entered the ring at Jumping Mechelen in Belgium and with an even bigger smile she left the ring after her freestyle at Intermediaire I level: Danish Fie Skarsoe. She scored 73.875% with her beautiful freestyle aboard Olivi bred One Night Stand and won. When Fie appeared in the prize giving ceremony, she had changed her dressage hat for a helmet. More and more riders are aware of their safety on a horse. Recently German Isabell Werth let know she never get...

Mechelen: Boyd Exell back in the winning mood

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:34:00

During Jumping Mechelen in Belgium Australian driver Boyd Exell showed to be back in the winning mood. In London he was not in top shape two weeks ago but now he won the warming up. And how! In an amazing time of 95,94 seconds. Much faster than number second, Dutch IJsbrand Chardon who finished in 104,68 seconds. Boyd used his good old Bill for the first time this season. Bill is 19 years old now and Boyd would like to compete him in the world cup finals in Bordeaux (France) and used this...

Shawn Flarida and Craig Schmersal captains in first World Reining League

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:13:00

From 19 to 21 January 2012 the first $ 250,000 added World Reining League will take place in Oklahoma City (USA). The organizers 'Silver Spurs Equine' would like to help the reining sport to a higher level with this show. Two teams of four riders and one reserve rider compete against each other. All NRHA Professionals in the U.S., Canada and Mexico who have earned over $ 50,000 in prize money in all NRHA categories in the past three calendar years can participate in the World Reining...

Mechelen: Kittel and Scandic wait with top shape till next year

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:45:00

The popular Swedish dressage rider Patrik Kittel came second in the freestyle kur during Jumping Mechelen in Belgium. The Solos Carex bred stallion scored tens for piaffe and transitions passage-piaffe-passage but missed the last bit in his front. The score went up to 80%. Kittel: 'The best shape we don't need yet. A big show in London is waiting and I don't give the 100% at this moment. In May and June next year we should come towards the 100%. If we would have the top shape right now,...

Mechelen: two personal bests for Hans Peter Minderhoud and Withney vh Genthof

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:29:00

Dutch dressage rider Hans Peter Minderhoud and Belgian bred stallion Withney van het Genthof have set a double personal best during Jumping Mechelen in Belgium. In the Grand Prix and in the freestyle they got scores they never had before as a duo. In the past Withney was competed at the highest level by Belgian rider Stefan van Ingelgem. Yesterday Hans Peter came fourth in the Grand Prix with a score of 76,850%, just 0.1% less than German Nadine Capellmann who came third. Hans Peter:...

Mechelen: world cup victory Cornelissen (video)

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:21:00

Dutch Adelinde Cornelissen competed her first world cup qualifier of this season at Jumping Mechelen (Belgium) yesterday. And she won immediately aboard her top horse Jerich Parzival. With five percent more than the runner up, Swidish Patrik Kittel (80,050%), she won in a very convincing way with 85,325%. German Nadine Capellmann came third (76,950%). About 8000 horse lovers came to the Nekkerhal in Mechelen where possible this dressage world cup qualifier has takan place for the last...

More Olympic chances for Pessoa with Ciske van Overis

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:00:00

Before the deadline of December 31 an other 'Olympic transfer': Brazilian Rodrigo Pessoa has a new horse bought by his sponsor Hunter Harrison. It's nine year old Belgian bred Ciske van Overis, a mare by Celano x Darco. Ciske van Overis has been shown by Edwina Tops-Alexander and came second in the world cup qualifier in Stockholm (Sweden) this year. Edwina's husband Jan Tops sold the horse to Pessoa's sponsor. Pessoa did not really have a succesful year after injuries of his toppers Rufus...

Mechelen: the Dutch sensation is Patrick van der Meer with Uzzo (video)

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:20:00

The eyecatcher of the Grand Prix during Jumping Mechelen in Belgium is Dutch Patrick van der Meer with his shooting star Uzzo. Recently they have made their wold cup début in Frankfurt (Germany) aboard the 10 year old son of Lancet. Then the score was 68% but yesterday the duo scored 71,574%, a Dutch A-squad score. Uzzo is an elastic horse with lots of talent for the Grand Prix exercises. Danish judge Susanne Baarup gave a nine for the last extended trot. You can see the horse is...

Mechelen: Julie de Deken makes progress (video)

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:34:00

The winners of the silver medal at the Belgian championships last summer, Julie de Deken and Fazzino, recently have made their world cup début in Stockholm. Yesterday she competed at the international show Jumping Mechelen. Aboard her 13 year old Florestan bred chestnut she scored 67,723% and came 11th. With this results she qualified for today's freestyle, which is a world cup qualifier. Julie: 'it was great to compete in Mechelen. We scored 67,7% so we are making progress. I am...

Mechelen: personal best for Minderhoud and Withney van het Genthof (video)

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:10:00

Dutch dressage rider Hans Peter Minderhoud was very satisfied when he left the arena after his Grand Prix test with Withney van het Genthof during the Belgian international show Jumping Mechelen. Hans Peter will ride the Olympic selections with the black Ferro bred stallion and got a personal best yesterday. He scored 71,957% aboard 12 year old Withney and came fourth. On the sheet mark of Hans Peter and Withney the lowest mark was a six. Many eights were given for entering the qrenq,...

Mechelen: Adelinde Cornelissen two times a winner

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:00:00

Dutch dressage rider Adelinde Cornelissen had a good start at the international show Jumping Mechelen. Yesterday she won two tests, the small tour and the big tour. Adelinde's small tour horse Tiara, an eleven year old mare bred by Jazz, has made her international début in Mechelen and immediately she won with a score of 72,211%. On her mark sheet there were several eights and just two time a five for a mistakes in the tempi changes. Eights were given for the super extended...

Ask it .... Isabell Werth

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:32:00

This rider hardly needs introduction: she came individual Olympic champion in 1996, four times Olympic team champion, three times individuel world champion and three times with her German team as well. This is only just a bit this famous ans succesful dressage rider has won in her carreer: Isabell Werth. For HorsUs she will give an interview in which she answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this international top rider something? Send in your question for Isabell before...

Handy links: Jumping Mechelen

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:29:00

Five days top sport one can expect during Jumping Mechelen that starts today with world cup dressage. For driving and show jumping there are world cup points to earn as well. Stay up to date with HorsUs Handy Links: Time schedule Participants Starting orders and results Livestream Website HorsUs

Six year old French champion to Pius Schwizer (video)

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:25:00

Swiss show jumper Pius Schwizer has a new talent in his barn: Rafale des Forêts (L’arc de Triomphe x Echo des Forêts II), the French champion of the 6-year-old horses. Rafale des Forêts will from now on be trained by Pius, who is presently fourth of the FEI world ranking list. Before the mare was passed on to Pius Schwizer, she had been ridden by Gullaume Batillat from France. Rafale des Forêts is owned by Pro Horse International, who also own...

Silvana de Hus sold but Staut remains rider (video)

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:00:00

As stated on the online portal studforlife.com, Silvana de Hus (by Corland) is sold to Haras des Coudrettes and Kevin Staut will remain the rider of Silvana. The 12 year old mare was owned by Kevin Staut’s sponsor Xavier Marie at Haras de Hus. Patrice Delaveau, who is the main rider of Haras des Coudrettes initiated the purchase of the mare. He was interested to keep Silvana for the French team and especially for his compatriot Kevin Staut, as foreign investors wanted to buy the...

Hans Peter Minderhoud would love to go to London (video)

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:43:00

Dutch dressage rider Hans Peter Minderhoud would love to go to London and he looks very forward to 2012, he let know in an interview with Rabosport. He shows Nadine which has been retired recently. Hans Peter: 'I wanted her to say goodbye when she still was fit. Five years she has been competing at the highest level and won several team medals for The Netherlands.' Hans Peter explains he will ride the Olympic selections with I.P.S Tango and Withney van het Genthof. 'Last year was a good...

Arab Games: medals for horst nation Qatar

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 07:47:00

The host nation Qatar took double-gold in Dressage as well as the Individual Jumping title while the United Arab Emirates proved unbeatable in Endurance and Saudi Arabia scooped the team Jumping honours at the 12th Arab Games staged in Doha, Qatar from 6 to 23 December. This was the first time for Qatar to host the event which is staged on a four-year cycle and embraces 24 different sports. Khalifa International Stadium was the main competition venue, but the equestrian activities took place...

Last day 'Ask it ... Zoltán Lázár'

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:16:00

This international four in hand driver also competes pair driving. This combination is quiet unique. We are talking about Hungarian Zoltán Lázár. In both disciplines he came team and individual world champion. For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this international driver something? Send in your question for Zoltán today via contact@horsus.eu and maybe he will answer your question! H...

HorsUs contest: win a meet&greet with Anky van Grunsven and more!

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:39:00

Join the HorsUs year-end action and win great prizes including a meet & greet with triple Olympic champion Anky van Grunsven and a dressage lesson by the Belgian Grand Prix rider Serge Pais. What to do: Promote HorsUs in an original way and take it to the attention of your friends via Facebook or Twitter. Create a slogan, a cartoon, a video or a photo to promote HorsUs in a nice way and upload it through the HorsUs social media channels and share your message with as many...

Big money to win for reining riders in Kreuth

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:18:00

Next year in Mrach (18-24) the NRHA European Futurity will be organized for the third time. The big event will take place in Kreuth (Germany). In the Open Futurity there is over € 138.000 prize money to win, over € 50.000 in the Non Pro Futurity. Besides this there is €10.000 to win in the NRHA Bronze Trophy. There is a new show management for the NRHA European Futurity. Erik Obrecht is the new show manager. He organizes the shows at the CS Ranch in Grivins (Switserland) as...

Remarkable horse video's (47)

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:00:00

Carl Hester Olympic athlete of the year

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:36:00

British dressage rider Carl Hester who came European champion with his team in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) last summer, has been awarded as Olympic athlete of the year by the British Olympic Association (BOA). Hester was chosen out of 33 nominated outstanding sporters from 33 Olympic sports as he has brought British dressage to higher level. This honorary title was introduced in 2005 by the British Olympic Association to mark the BOA’s Centenary Year and the success of London...

Schockemöhle invest in stud Flyinge

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:00:00

Last summer it was announced that the big Swedish stud Flyinge has got financial problems, so bad that it was unsure if the breeding could go on. Flying is one of world’s oldest active National studs dating back to the 12th century. It is an equestrian centre for breeding, research and training. The stud is situated about 15 kilometers from Lund in the southern Sweden and was established in 1661 as a Royal stud by King Carl Gustaf X Sweden. In 2011 Flyinge celebrate 350 th anniversary....

Giant Olympic Rings unveiled at Channel Tunnel entrance

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:09:00

Last Tuesday the latest set of giant Olympic Rings has been unveiled on the entrance to the Channel Tunnel in France. The Rings have been placed at the entrance of the Tunnel in Coquelles in northern France. One of the world's most recognisable symbols, they will be seen by hundreds of thousands of fans who are travelling on Eurostar trains to St Pancras International. Measuring 9.4m wide and 4.6m high, the Rings were built in Lille and transported in segments to the Channel Tunnel...

The course through the eyes of Ben Maher

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:01:00

During the international show in London (Great Britain) last week, on the helmet of British show jumper Ben Maher a camera was attached. Maher competed Milena in the Eraser Stakes and came third. Have a look and watch the course through the eyes of Ben Maher: HorsUs

Sensation at German Nürnberger Burg-Pokal der Dressurreiter (video)

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:09:00

Sindce 1992 the Nürnberger Burg-Pokal der Dressurreiter is organized in Germany. This show is for seven, eight or nine year old horses without Grand Prix experience so that they can get experience at a big show and to promote dressage. Famous riders as Isabell Werth, Matthias Alexander Rath and Hubertus Schmidt compete future talents here in this 'St.-Georg Special', a national show. Many of these winners compete of have been competing at Grand Prix level later, as Relevant...

Werth: never without helmet anymore

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:08:00

German dressage rider Isabell Werth has ridden all her tests during the international competition in Frankfurt (Germany) with a helmet. Werth has made her statement that safety should always be a priority. On her website she says: 'Horses are simply living beings, and when you are on them they can react in a way you did not expect. That's why I have decided always to ride with a helmet from now on. As a mother I have a big responsibility and as a professional athlete I must lead by...

Third Grand Prix horse for Scott Brash

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:02:00

The British show jumper Scott Brash has a third Grand Prix horse in his stable: nine year old Sanctos van het Gravenhof ( Quasimodo van de Molendreef x Nabab de Rêve). This horse was ridden by Katharina Offel last year and owned by Ukrain Alexander Onishenko. As the two don't work together anymore, Sanctos was for sale. In 2010 Sanctos was ridden by American Peter Wylde. Together they won the Grand Prix in Oldenburg (Germany) Sanctos was only eight years old then. For...

Eventing horse for Carl Hester

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:41:00

Carl Hester, the British dressage rider who came European team champion last summer, has bought a five year old eventing horse. It's Beautiful Pleasure, which has Fleasure For as his father. Hester started as eventing rider but quit this discipline for ten years ago because of the risks. He won't ride Beautiful Pleasure himself but leaves that to the British eventing rider Piggy French who competed at the WEG in Kentucky in 2010. Hester hopes to see his horse at the famous show...

Back in the picture: Secretariat

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:27:00

This race horse has often been described as the best horse ever: Secretariat. He was the first race horse that earned over 1 million dollar and he won the famous Triple Crown. Read the article about Secretariat at the HorsUs page Featured HorsUs

Many Olympic transfers

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:31:00

December is a busy month if we look at the horse-transfers. The reason is that new FEI combinations what would like to compete at the Olympics can registrate till December 31st. The latest sell with the eye on London is 13 year old Kellemoi de Pepita (by Voltaire), the best horse of French show jumper Michel Robert. The mare has been sold to Sheik Ali Bin Khalid Al Thani uit Qatar. Robert and Kellemoi de Pepita were part of the team that won silver at the...

Horses saved out of river (video)

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:03:00

In Holland 35 Shetland ponies have been saved out of the river the Maas. Because of the upcoming water the owner wanted to mover his ponies to a better place but his tractor could not start anymore after a ship has passed and caused higher water. Fireman came to help and moved the ponies, per boat! Some of the ponies became undercooled but now they are dry and safe and they most probably will survive. HorsUs

NRHA Top Ten Standings

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:33:00

There is one more NRHA show that must be processed and then the Top Ten Standings are officially known. In the Open Belgian Bernard Fonck came world champion aboard Great Sun Burst. An interview with him will be published soon. The rankings so far can be viewed here HorsUs

Imke Schellekens-Bartels: 'Toots is my 2012 horse' (video)

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:06:00

For Dutch dressage rider Imke Schellekens-Bartels 2011 was a year without big championships. Due to a tendon injury of Hunter Douglas Sunrise she could not go to the Europeans. Imke tells: 'A year ago Sunrise got this tendon injury. I knew immediately that I could not go to the Europeans. I used 2011 as a trainings year and to educate Hunter Douglas Toos. Sunrise is back in work now but before the body has the muscles back, it takes a while. So she goes in the aqua trainer. In this way she...

La Coruña: Alvaro de Miranda Neto on top

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:03:00

On the final day of the international show in La Coruña (Spain) Alvaro de Miranda Neto has won the Grand Prix. The Brazilian show jumper won € 28.000. He competed Mogeno and was faster than Bernardo Alves, riding Bridgit for Brazil too and Belgian rider Gregory Wathelet aboard Kronos d'Ouilly. HorsUs

Vote for the KWPN horse of the Year

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:00:00

Every year a Dutch KWPN horse is honoured as the Horse of the Year. Twelve horses are nominated and in February at the stallion show the winner will be announced. You can vote till January 2nd. Nominated are: 1) Olievier (Wilhelmus x Unitas) 2) Unaniem (Renovo x Waterman) 3) Maurits (Bazuin x Formateur) 4) Ninja la Silla (Guidam x Lys de Darmen) 5) Jerich Parzival (Jazz pref x Ulft keur) 6) Watermill Scandic H.B.C. (Solos Carex x Amiral) 7) Simon (Mr.Blue x Polydox) 8)...

Ask it .... Zoltán Lázár

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:02:00

This international four in hand driver also competes pair driving. This combination is quiet unique. We are talking about Hungarian Zoltán Lázár. In both disciplines he came team and individual world champion. For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this international top diver something? Send in your question for Zoltán before December 25th and the best five questions will be answered by...

Ben Maher in London: the biggest win in my carreer

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:00:00

'This is the biggest win in my carreer', Great Britain's Ben Maher sais after producing a stunning performance from the nine-year-old Tripple X to win the seventh leg of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2011/2012 series at Olympia in London, Great Britain yesterday. In yet another of this season's super-exciting showdowns, the 28 year old rider effortlessly surpassed the seemingly impossible target set by three-time Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping champion Marcus Ehning from...

World record: 80 on a horse

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:05:00

'It's strange NOT ta have a saddle under me', Belgian Peter de Clercq has sais after his 80 hour ride. For the charity Serious Request Music for Life he established this official word record. Every two hours Peter rode an other horse. When he was asked how he could ride for almost four days on and on he sais: 'thanks to a lot of support via text messages and Facebook and regularly people came with their horse to join me for a couple of hours.' The provisional standing of his...

Frankfurt: Grand Prix for Ahlmann

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:02:00

Ten riders made it to the jump off in the Grand Prix in Frankfurt (Germany) yesterday. And the fastest time was set by Katharina Offel who rides for the Ukrain, but she had one fence down aboard Cathleen. The victory was for German Christian Ahlmann riding Codex One. All German in the top three as Jörg Oppermann finished second with Che Guevara and aboard Contendro bred Holiday by Solitour Janne-Friederike Meyer came third. Grand Prix Frankfurt: 1) Christian...

Last day 'Ask it ... Bernard Fonck'

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 14:13:00

Aboard his top horse Great Sun Burst he came NRHA world champion for the second time in a row this year: Bernard Fonck, the Belgium reining rider who is situated in Italy now for a while. Last year he came reserve champion at the WEG in Kentucky (USA). For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this international reining rider something? Send in your question for Bernard today via contact@horsus.eu and maybe he will answer your...

Show jumper Montender to Holland to breed

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:41:00

The international show jumping horse Montender has gone to The Netherlands to his owner Dutch veterinarian Jan Greve to breed. The Dutch KWPN stallion by Contender has been very succesful with German Marco Kutscher. He competed at the Olympics in 2004 and took two bronze medals. His last show was in 2009 and top sport was always priority number one. From now on he will available to breed. He doesn't have much offspring yet but some are already very succesful: two times Bundes championat...

Frankfurt: Truppa wins freestyle

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:27:00

In Frankfurt (Germany) Italian rider Valentina Truppa has won the freestyle kur in the fifth world cup qualifier. She scored almost 80% aboard ten year old Rodiamant bred Eremo Del Castegno. German Monica Theodorescu came second aboard Whisper, the 13 year old Welt Hit bred horse (78,200%). Dutch Hans Peter Minderhoud came fifth aboard I.P.S Tango. You can watch his freestyle below. Click here for full results HorsUs Minderhoud en I.P.S Tango:

Frankfurt: world cup Young Riders for Sanneke Rothenberger

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:05:00

The world cup final for Younf Riders 2011 is won by German Sanneke Rothenberger. The final has taken place during the international show in Frankfurt (Germany). Rothenberger scored 79,100% aboard the Oldenburger horse Deveraux. Danish Carina Nevermann-Torup and Blue Boy came second (76,550) and Swedish Eline Aspnäs third anoard Donna Romma (72,525%). Click here for full results HorsUs

La Coruna: show jumper Lester Vador put down after crash

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:33:00

Again a shock for the international show jumping world: after a heavy crash during the Grand Prix in La Coruna (Spain) vets have put down Lester Vador, the horse that was ridden by Brazilian Pedro Veniss. The injuries were so bad that the horse was euthanized. The 12 year old Selle Francais chestnut gelding Lester Vador was bred by Bolero De Brecey and Vediss rode this horse for the Belgian Stephex Stables. HorsUs Lester Vador in better times:

Remarkable horse video's (46)

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 07:52:00

Frankfurt: Rotherberger wins fist part World cup final YR

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 07:42:00

Yesterday the first part of the Wolfd Cup final for Young Riders has been ridden in Frankfurt, Germany. German Sanneke Rothenberger has won the first test aboard Deveraux. This combination scored 73,474%. Swedish Elin Aspnäs came second with her Moliere. Tomorrow the freestyle kur to music will be ridden. Click here for results Follow the show in Frankfurt via HorsUs Handy Links HorsUs

Liebherr's top horse Casanova sold

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 07:02:00

As reported on the Swiss website www.blick.ch, Swiss show jumper Christina Liebherr sold her best horse Casanova to the United Arab Emirates. The Holstein stallion Casanova is supposed to be ridden by one of the UAE team riders in the future. In 2007 and 2008, Christina Liebherr and the 14-year-old Casanova finished second in the Mercedes Classic competition in Zürich, Switzerland. In 2008, the pair had also been the best Swiss combination in the World Cup jumping competition in...

John Whitaker's Peppermill ruled out of London 2012 Olympics

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:42:00

Peppermill, John Whitaker’s top horse, looks set to be out for at least a year with a tendon injury. The 14-year-old, who suffered a tendon injury last year, has damaged the opposite foreleg this time. Peppermill, who is owned by Rebecca Stones, returned to competition in June after nearly a year out due to injury. In November John and Peppermill won the grand prix in Munich (Germany). But despite Peppermill’s setback John is still aiming at the Olympics —...

USA has started preparations Olympics

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:32:00

The first of six pre-Olympic Games Dressage Clinics kicked off at beautiful Epona Farm in Thousand Oaks, CA. These clinics, a joint effort by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the USET Foundation will help prepare horses and riders for the 2012 London Olympic Games. Nine horses (with seven riders) worked with USEF Technical Advisor Anne Gribbons and Olympian Steffens Peters. For two days the riders focused on schooling the Grand Prix and then rode a test in front of...

British army sucures safety during London Olympics

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:50:00

The British army enters next year in London to secure the Olympics. The Ministry of Defence announced on Thursday that the army will deploy 13,500 soldiers. In addition, two warships and combat aircraft are used for surveillance. Defense Secretary Philip Hammond has said this effort is needed to ensure the safety of participants and visitors. 'The Olympics should be a sports and cultural festival. Everyone should feel safe', Hammond said. HorsUs

Billy Twomey: show jumpers discuss the course as colleagues

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:09:00

Irish show jumper Billy Twomey has had a very succesful year, especially with his mount Tinka's Serenade. It is not yet certain that he will get the chance to compete at the London Olympics as Ireland has failed to qualify a team, but Billy is still vying for an individual entry. In his interview, Billy gives insight into how he and his colleagues walk a course. Even though everybody wants to win, riders still take the time to discuss the possibilities when faced with a...

New rider Fürst Romancier is Matthias Allexander Rath

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:02:00

German dressage rider Matthias Alexander Rath is the new rider of seven year old Oldenburger stallion Fürst Romancier (Fürst Heinrich x Romancier). The stallion came fourth as a five year old at the world championships for young horses in Verden and is owned by Paul Schockemöhle, just as the stallions Totilas and Bretton Woods. Fürst Romancier has been approved for Oldenburg, Hannover, Westfalen, Rheinland, Mecklenburg, Finland and Sweden. Fürst Romancier&n...

London Olympia: British supremacy in freestyle

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:29:00

Last night the World Cup qualifier dressage has taken place in London Olympia in the UK. It was a real British supremacy: Laura Bechtolsheimer was the best, closely followed by respectively Charlotte Dujardin and Carl Hester. These top riders all scored in the 83%. Both the extended trot of Valegro of Dujardin and Uthopia of Hester could be marked with tens by the judges. The nine-year-old Negro bred Valegro was a bit tensed and that cost points. In the World Cup ranking after...

Anky's number one for London is I.P.S Upido

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:03:00

Yesterday Dutch dressage queen Anky van Grunsven has said in a Dutch television program that she prefers to go to the Olympics in London with her new horse I.P.S Upido. Salinero will be 18 years old next year but recently he scored 78% in the Grand Prix in Salzburg. 'If I go with Salinero I go to help my team to a golden medal', Anky says. But nothing is certain, said she. 'Salinero and I are both a bit older, but all except OLD. You should, in sport, not to look age. The horse tells...

Handy links: Frankfurt

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:18:00

Today the Internationales Festhallen Reitturnier Frankfurt starts in Germany. Mainly there are dressage and jumping on the schedule. The world cup final for Young Riders 2011 will take place as well. Stay up to date via HorsUs Handy Links: Time schedule Competitors Starting orders and results Website Livestream HorsUs

Top show jumpers to Jumping Mechelen

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:12:00

The Belgian international show Jumping Mechelen is happy to announce that show jumpers from 15 countries will be present to compete in this world cup qualifier. Three top ten riders from the FEI Rolex ranking have entered already for the show that will take place around Christmas. Many France riders will attend the show: Roger-Yves Bost, winner of the final Global Champions Tour in Abu Dhabi, Pénélope Leprévost, winner Grand Prix Gucci Masters in Paris...

More new horses for Lamaze

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:29:00

Canadian show jumper Eric Lamaze has three new horses to compete at the highest level: besides Hunter's Scendix which was bought last week, now Verdi (Heartbreaker x Mr. Blue) of the Dutch Young Rider Stephanie van den Brink and the AES-bred mare Luikka (Luidam x Renville) of the Irishman Shane Breen have been brought by sponsor American sponsors of Eric Lamaze and touted by Stephan Conter. Both horses made their debut in 2011 at GP level. Verdi came fourth this year with Stephanie van...

Début Rahmouni and Floresco in Zhaskov

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:07:00

Last November the Grand Prix dressage horse Floresco N.R.W has been sold to Marocco. Aboard this horse Patrik Kittel represented Sweden at the Hongkong Olympic Games in 2008. Floresco's new rider is Yessin Rahmouni, who has been competing for The Netherlands till now. He changed nationality and his new goal: qualifying for the Olympics in London next year. Last week he has made his début with Floresco at the international dressage show in Zhaskov (Ukrain). Yessin, who competed for...

Handy links: London Olympia

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:11:00

Today the London Olympia Horse Show starts. For dressage there is a world cup qualifier on the program and there is show jumping as well. For the first time the organization has organized four in hand driving. International top drivers as Boyd Exell and IJsbrand Chardon are present in London. Stay up to day via HorsUs Handy Links: Time schedule Starting orders and results Website HorsUs

Billy Twomey Irish Rider of the Year

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:01:00

Irish show jumper Billy Twomey has won the International Rider of the Year Award at the 2011 Show Jumpers' Ball in Ireland after a glittering year that saw him win numerous international Grands Prix, culminating in victory at the Rolex Top Ten competition in Paris earlier this month. The Rolex Top Ten featured the world's top ten riders, and the 34 year-old Corkman produced a foot-perfect double clear round to claim the 50,000 euro top prize and the coveted Rolex trophy aboard Sue...

Ask it .... Bernard Fonck

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:54:00

Aboard his top horse Great Sun Burst he came NRHA world champion for the second time in a row this year: Bernard Fonck, the Belgium reining rider who is situated in Italy now for a while. Last year he came reserve champion at the WEG in Kentucky (USA). For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this international top reining rider something? Send in your question for Bernard before December 19th and the best five questions will be answered...

Grand Prix horse died during warming up at Australian show

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:31:00

At the Australian Saddleworld Dressage Festival in Werribee, near Melbourne, Victoria, Grand Prix horse Northern Hector died during the warming up for the Grand Prix. Hector was ridden by Blas Lago while he collapsed and died under him. Blas described Hec's final moments: 'I had just been doing some two time changes and I felt him trip.' 'I told him to watch his feet and then he started to collapse under me.' 'I swear he was looking after me - he positioned himself so...

HorsUs contest: win a meet&greet with Anky van Grunsven

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:06:00

Brett Parbery's 'Sam' passed away

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:09:00

About three weeks ago Australian dressage rider Brett Parbery let the world know his top horse Victory Salute suffered acute laminitis. A team of experts tried to make life for 'Sam', who competed at the world championships in Kentucky (USA) last year and reached the final, comfortable again. Unfortunately it was announced on Brett's website today that Sam is put down at his property in Penrose: 'Our advice leads us to believe that the laminitis was caused by Cushings Disease, which was...

Hans Peter Minderhoud: immediately a click with Donna Silver

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:01:00

The Dutch dressage rider Hans Peter Minderhoud has stated on his website to have a new Grand Prix horse in his stable which increses his Olympic chances. Minderhoud trains the Danish mare Donna Silver for several weeks now. Donna Silver is owned by the Italian Grand Prix rider Silvia Rizzo. Hans Peter will train the mare in 2012 and will gain more show experience in the Grand Prix. Hans Peter is very excited by this opportunity: 'Donna Silver is an elegant mare and I can compare her with...

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Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:44:00

Right now there are two reasons to follow HorsUs via the social media: you stay up to date about the international equestrian news and you can enter the HorsUs end of the year action which will be announced on this website tomorrow. There are nice prizes to win! But.. to enter this action you need to follow HorsUs via the social media. So don't miss it and check out the website tomorrow and follow us via: Facebook Twitter HorsUs

Reining legend Bill Horn died

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:21:00

The reining industry lost one of its most beloved legends when Bill Horn succumbed to illness Friday, December 9, 2011. The void his passing leaves behind cannot be filled. His friends and fans will remember him as the ultimate reiner. He was a student of Dale Wilkinson and he learned the trade well. He was a mentor to many, a National Reining Horse Association President, an NRHA Hall of Fame inductee, NRHA’s first Million Dollar Rider, multiple NRHA Futurity, Derby,...

Last day ' Ask it .... Marlies van Baalen'

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 09:52:00

This Dutch dressage rider was only seven years old when she came Dutch champion at the highest level pony's: Marlies van Baalen. Right now she is in the Olympic B-squad for London. Will these Olympics be her second, after Athens 2004? For HorsUs she will give an interview in which she answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this international dressage rider something? Send in your question for Marlies today via contact@horsus.eu and maybe she will answer your question! HorsUs

No WDM Palm Beach for Anky van Grunsven

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:03:00

Dutch Anky van Grunsven, nine-time World Cup champion who has won two of the three World Dressage Masters in Palm Beach, has withdrawn from the 2012 event due to a family health issue. Anky had planned to spend several weeks in Wellington to compete at the CDI5* with Salinero, her Olympic gold medal and four-time World Cup champion mount, and to also bring her up and coming star, I.P.S Upido, for other CDI's on the Floida circuit. Sjef Janssen, Anky’s husband and coach...

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Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:06:00

Expo Talent Sale: € 340.000 for Douglas VDL son

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:50:00

Last Wednesday the Expo Talent Sale has taken place during the Dutch event Hippisch Hengelo. For this auction young jumping talents has been selected by Jeroen Dubbeldam and the Schröder brothers. Topper of the auction was Colorado (Douglas VDL x Lux) a four year old chestnut which has everything to be a future top horse. The avarage amount for the horses was €77.136,36 per horse. With a total turnover of € 1,697,000.00 the 2011 edition of the Expo Talent Sale was very...

New top horse for Billy Twomey

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:04:00

Irish second show jumper on the rankings, Billy Twomey, has got a new horse to ride: Tin Tin, a nine year old Dutch son of Cavalier. Tin Tin was ridden by British Graham Lovegrove in the past. Tin Tin was bought by Twomey's sporsor, Sue Davis. Twomey has several Grand Prix horses in his barn now: besides Tin Tin he has top horses Tinka’s Serenade (by Tinka’s Boy) and Romanov II (by Heartbreaker) as well to compete. HorsUs

Handy links: Geneva

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:57:00

Today the international show in Geneva (Switzerland) starts. On the program there are two world cup qualifiers, for show jumping and four in hand driving. Among others will compete German Ludger Beerbaum, Swiss Pius Schwizer and Dutch Koos de Ronde. Stay up to date with HorsUs Handy Links: Time schedule Participants Starting orders and results Website HorsUs

Record sales tickets Paralympic Games

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:06:00

Sales of Paralympic Equestrian tickets for the London 2012 Paralympic Games have broken records, with more than 40,000 tickets already sold. And there is a further opportunity for spectator numbers to increase with remaining tickets going on sale at 1pm GMT today (2 December). The number of tickets sold to date for the 11 Paralympic Equestrian events taking place in Greenwich Park next year (30 August - 4 September) has already overtaken the previous record of 33,000 spectators that...

Marilyn Little-Meredith new rider Demeter

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:01:00

American Marilyn Little-Meredith will be the new rider of Demeter, the international eventing horse which was competed at the highest level by Dutch Raf Koormemans. Kooremans had serious chances to go to the Olympics in London next year. Marilyn Little-Meredith is not a very experienced eventing rider yet but she competed at international Grand Prix level show jumping. For her new challenge she has bought Rovano Rex, the former horse of Dutch eventer Ellen Kloos who was in the Dutch...

Back in the picture: Animo

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:56:00

Although he competed at the highest international level, he is more famous as a breeding stallion than as a sport horse: Animo. This approved KWPN stallion competed for Norway at the Olympic Games in Barcelona in 1992. Read the article about Animo at the HorsUs page 'Featured'. HorsUs

Susanna Bordone: a dressage horse is a sprinter; an eventer a marathon runner

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:09:00

Last June there was an announcement on the HorsUs website announcing that Sunsanne Bornone would be participating in the regular feature ‘Ask …. the equestrian’. A week after this announcement the Italian eventing champion had a tragic accident at a show in Luhmühlen. During night check her horse Amacuzzi bit her badly in the face while she was attempting to put on an extra rug. Over the last months Susanna has been in and out of the hospital and...

HorsUs photo report: CDI Salzburg

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:02:00

Last weekend an international show has taken place in Salzburg (Austria). Among other discipline dressage was on the program as well. Dutch Anky van Grunsven and her Salinero won both test: the Grand Prix and the Freestyle. Anky's truch driver, Ineke van Uden, has made some nice pictures for HorsUs of Anky but also she took photo's of Spanish Jose Daniel Martin Dockx who came two times fourth aboard his 12 year old bay stallion Grandioso. Irish Dane Rawlins competed Sydney....

Ask it .... Marlies van Baalen

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:49:00

This Dutch dressage rider was only seven years old when she came Dutch champion at the highest level pony's: Marlies van Baalen. Right now she is in the Olympic B-squad for London. Will these Olympics be her second, after Athens 2004? For HorsUs she will give an interview in which she answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this international top dressage rider something? Send in your question for Marlies before December 12th and the best five questions will be answered by...

What's Next died after arrival at show Salzburg

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:52:00

After his arrival at the international in Salzburg (Austria) the show jumping horse What's Next got a very bad colic. He was transported to a clinic nearly but he was put down as the colic was so bad. Twelve year old What's Next was a Belgium bred horse by Mr. Blue and was sold three months ago by Jan Tops to Danish rider Andreas Schou. Tops wife, Edwina Alexander, has competed What's Next at the highest international level. HorsUs

Salzburg: Japanese victory GP jumping

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:01:00

Japanese Taizo Sugitani has won the Grand Prix during the international horse show in Salzburg (Austria) last weekend. He jumped 12 year old Dutch Animo bred Avenzio to a clear and fast round in the jump off and won the Grand Prix. German Holger Wulschner and Cafalo came second, Spanish Antonio Marinas and his Al Capone came third. Click here for full results HorsUs

Van Grunsven and Salinero in Olympic squad

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:58:00

Dutch dressage queen Anky van Grunsven and her Olympic champion Salinero have been added to the Dutch Olympic squad by chef d'équipe Sjef Janssen. Anky and Salinero have got the scores to be in this team after her double victory in Salzburg (Austria) last weekend. The other scores she got in Falsterbo (Sweden) and Donaueschingen (Germany). Dutch Olympic squad Adelinde Cornelissen – Jerich Parzival Edward Gal – Sisther de Jeu Anky van Grunsven -...

Exell excellent in Budapest

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:03:00

Australian Boyd Exell has won the world cup qualifier in Budapest (Hungary) last weekend. The four in hand driver was far better than Jozsef Dobrovitz from Hungary and Dutch Koos de Ronde who came second and third. Soon an interview with Koos de Ronde will be published in the HorsUs item 'Ask it....' HorsUs

Anky about London with Salinero: we will just wait and see what happens

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:25:00

During the international show in Salzburg (Austria) Dutch Anky van Grunsven and her 17 year old Salinero have won the Grand Prix Freestyle yesterday. The test was not as good as their Grand Prix, but still enough for the victory. Van Grunsven has I.P.S Upido with her for the first time as well, as a trainings horse. 'I go back home very happy and satisfied. But still, I need to do lots of home work. About the Olympics with Salinero: I realise Bonfire was 17 when he won gold, Salinero will...

Prince William and Kate ambassadors London Olympics

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:09:00

British Prince Harry, Prince William and Kate are the ambassadors of the London Olympics next year. For the Olympics in Great Britain there will be a group of 27 more ambassadors to support this special event. The three are sportive theirselves as well: William is a good swimmer and hopes to run a marathon. Also, he likes socces, rugby and he plays tennis with his wife who used to be a good hockey player. Harry does rugby and polo. HorsUs

Paris: Lamaze back on the top even without Hickstead

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 08:45:00

Inspite of the loss of his top horse Hickstead Canadian show jumper Eric Lamaze is at the top again during the Gucci Masters, the five star show in Paris, France. He competed Belgian bred Coriana van Klapscheut, and he came second, just 0,22 seconds slower than winner Irish Billy Twomey who competed Tinka's Serenade. Twomey won the final of the IJRC Top 10. The jump off was an exciting one and pretty difficult as German Ludger Beerbaum finished third with Gotha who had one fence...

Last day 'Ask it ... Sabrina Arnold'

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 08:41:00

She won silver at the European championships endurance in 2011: German Sabrina Arnold. For HorsUs she will give an interview in which she answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this endurance top rider something? Send in your question for Sabrina today via contact@horsus.eu and maybe she will answer your question! HorsUs

Video world NRHA champion Bernhard Fonck

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:06:00

Belgian reining rider Bernard Fonck has come NRHA world champion in the USA. Aboard his Great Sun Burst he got a score of 228,5. You can watch his ride here: HorsUs

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Sat, 03 Dec 2011 09:10:00

I.P.S Upido in Salzburg as trainings horse

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:54:00

Together with Salinero I.P.S Upido has travelled to the show in Salzburg (Austria). He will not compete yet under Anky van Grunsven but he is with her as a trainings horse. In this way Anky can train in a show setting with her new horse that has been bought in the beginning of this year with the eye on the Olympic Games in London next year. HorsUs Anky put this picture on Twitter today:

Salzburg: 78% for Anky and Salinero

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:30:00

Dutch Anky van Grunsven and Salinero just have won the Grand Prix in Salzburg with a score of 78%. The son of Salieri was super fit and showed to be still on the top. The runner up was German Anja Plönzke who scored 72% aboard Le Mont d'Or and Japanese Yuko Kitai came third with Golden Coin (68,617%). Click here for full results Follow the show via HorsUs Handige Links HorsUs

Brett Parbery optimistic about Victory Salute

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 07:10:00

Ten days ago Australian dressage rider announced on his website his top horse Victory Salute suffers acute laminitis. 'Sam' came individually ninth at the world equestrian games in Kentucky (USA) last year. Brett has put an update on his website and is a little bit more optimistic: Its been a week now since the last update and many people have asked me for the latest news on Sam and his battle with toxic laminitis. Over the weekend Sam certainly had some bad moments and for the first time...

New Grand Prix horse for Ingrid Klimke

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 07:00:00

German Ingrid Klimke has received a new Grand Prix horse in training which can boost her back in the big league of dressage. The Verden based Oplander family moved their chestnut Liostro away from Birgit Finken to Ingrid Klimke's stable in Munster, Germany. The 9-year old Hanoverian Liostro (by Le Primeur x Wenzel I) was trained by the Luxembourgh Fernand Wetz until the autumn of 2010. Then Birgit Finken took over the ride and the gelding made his mark in the young horse Grand Prix class...

HorsUs blog: Stephanie Dörr proud of Bojengel

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:26:00

Yesterday the stallion dressage competition has started at the event 'Hippisch Hengelo' Stallions from L till ZZ-zwaar level were shown. Among others five year old Bojengel (by Uptown), ridden by Stephanie Dörr. She blogs for HorsUs about her performance: 'During the preparations towards the event Bojengel already was very good so I had no nerves for this show. Mentally he is much stronger than last year as he goes in the field now since a few months. In the beginning of our warming...

Handy links: Salzburg

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:17:00

Today the international show in Salzburg (Austria) starts. There is dressage, show jumping and vaulting on the program. Among others will compete German Lars Nieberg, British Robert Smith, Dutch Eric van der Vleuten and dressage queen Anky van Grunsven who shows her Salinero. To stay up to date some handy links: Time schedule Participants Starting orders and results Website Livestream HorsUs

Chester Weber: more nations needed to make driving Olympic

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:30:00

The American four in hand driver Chester Weber is a well known equestrian top sporter: he has won eight consecutive US national championships and represented his country at numerous world championships, most notably last year in Kentucky (USA) where his team won the silver medal. Chester explains in an interview with HorsUs the methods he uses to get his horses to peak at the right moment before competitions and answers other questions sent in by HorsUs fans. Furthermore he gives...

HorsUs blog: Julie de Deken from Stockholm (3)

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:19:00

Last week Belgian dressage rider Julie de Deken, second at the Belgian Championships 2011, has travelled up north to Stockholm (Sweden) to compete at the Stockholm International Horse Show with her horse Fazzino. It was her first world cup qualifier and she came 12th in the Grand Prix and 14th in the freestyle. For HorsUs she blogs about her experiences: 'On Sunday we rode our first world cup freestyle and that was super! I enjoyed it a lot although I did not exactly have the feeling...

Ask it .... Sabrina Arnold

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:50:00

The German endurance rider Sabrina Arnold isn't unknown in the equestrian world: she competed at the world equestrian games in Kentucky (USA) last year and finished 16th and she won individual silver at the European championships this year with her chestnut gelding Beau. For HorsUs she will give an interview in which she answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this international top endurance rider something? Send in your question for Sabrina before December 5th and the best five...

Rath and Totilas in preparation for WC Frankfurt

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:05:00

After the performance of German Matthias Alexander Rath and Totilas during the European championships last summer, is has been quit around this pair. Now Rath has announced on his website that he will go to the world cup qualifier in Frankfurt (December 14-18) with the black stallion. Recently Rath competed eight year old Dancing Elvis (by Del Piero) during the show in Oldenburg (Germany). The gelding which measures 1.82m. did a good job and won his first indoor show. The pair competed at...

Dressage horse On Top to Malaysian rider

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:37:00

The Malaysian dressage rider Quzandria Nur has increased her Olympic chances with the purchase of Grand Prix horse On top. The 15-year-old gelding by Jet Set D is with his new rider in training with Dutch Anky van Grunsven. Leida Collins competed On Top at Grand Prix level and recently achieved good results in the Oldenburg (Germany). Nur won silver at last year's Asian Games in Guangzhou (CHN). HorsUs

Stockholm: Exell wins third WC qualifier without his Bill

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:57:00

Triple FEI World Cup™ Driving Champion Boyd Exell is the uncontested winner of the third FEI World Cup™ Driving competition of this season in Sweden’s capital city Stockholm. Exell drove two fluent clear rounds and finished way ahead of wild card driver Tomas Eriksson (SWE) and IJsbrand Chardon (NLD). Exell won the warming up and the world cup qualifier. Boyd started to use a new horse this season to replace some of the elder horses in his four-in-hand. After two...

Stockholm: Kittel wins first world cup qualifier

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:36:00

Swedish Patrik Kittel rode the Australian-owned Toy Story to their first World Cup victory, claiming the Stockholm International Horse Show Grand Prix Freesyle Sunday with the highest score ever for the 11-year-old Swedish warmblood gelding. The hometown rider, who was this year’s European Championships individual bronze medal winner with Scandic, and Toy Story owned by Carol and Sandy Oatley, the parents of Patrik’s wife, Lyndal, scored 79.475 per cent to squeak out a...

Tim Stockdale out of hospital

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:02:00

British show jumper Tim Stockdale says he is happy to be back home — several weeks after he broke his neck in a fall. Three days ago he tweeted: "Home sweet home," shortly after arriving back at his Northamptonshire yard this morning. Tim fractured three vertebrae in his neck on 17 October in a fall from a youngster he was trying in North Wales. He has spent nearly six weeks in the spinal injuries at Oswestry, most of it flat on his back. Doctors had to immobilise...

Abu Dhabi: Whitaker and Mr. Darcy too fast for the rest

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:36:00

During the final of the Global Champions Tour in Abu Dhabi British Michael Whitaker has won the Prix Fibrex at 1.45/1.50m. level. He competed Mr. Darcy. The first four finished within 37 seconds so the differences were small. Swiss Pius Schwizer and Ulysse came second; Alvaro de Miranda and AD Rahmannshof's Bogeno third. Follow the show via HorsUs Handy Links HorsUs

HorsUs blog: Julie de Deken from Stockholm (2)

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:27:00

At the beginning of this week the Belgian dressage rider Julie de Deken, second at the Belgian Championships 2011, has travelled up north to Stockholm (Sweden) to compete at the Stockholm International Horse Show with her horse Fazzino. It's her first world cup qualifier. Yesterday her first test was on the program, the Grand Prix. She came 12th with a score of 66,574%. For HorsUs she blogs about her experiences: 'I was pretty nervous the whole morning, but actually I could only enjoy my...

Last day 'Ask it ... Billy Twomey'

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 07:17:00

This Irish international show jumper is ninth on the current FEI ranking: Billy Twomey. In 2011 he already has won three Grand Prix's and in 2010 he represented his country at the world equestrian games in Kentucky (USA) where he came 11th individually aboard Tinka's Serenade, a 14 year old mare by Tinka's Boy. For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this world class show jumper something? Send in your question for Billy...

Logo WEG 2014 revealed

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 07:14:00

November 24 was a historic day for the FEI as the Federation celebrates its 90th birthday and joins in the celebrations for the 1000-day countdown to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014. Exactly 90 years ago, on 24 November 1921, representatives from national equestrian organisations from Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy, Japan, Norway, Sweden and the United States gathered in Paris (FRA) with the objective of forming an international federation. The inclusion of equestrian...

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Sat, 26 Nov 2011 09:30:00

HorsUs blog: Julie de Deken from Stockholm

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:52:00

At the beginning of this week the Belgian dressage rider Julie de Deken has travelled up north to Stockholm (Sweden) to compete at the Stockholm International Horse Show with her horse Fazzino. It's her first world cup qualifier. Tomorrow the first test is on her program, the Grand Prix. For HorsUs she blogs about her experiences: 'Our trip to Sweden went really well. But still, it was a long trip, two days and we stayed the night in Copenhagen. For the first time we went by ferry. It was...

First jumps Dubbeldam and Utascha

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:29:00

The first jumps in the ring of Jeroen Dubbeldam and BMC Utascha SFN are made. This morning they competed in a 1.30m class in Saasveld (The Netherlands). The new duo finished with a one fence down and some time penalties. 'I understand that people like me to say that I think she jumps great with me, but this is still too early. It's much more about how I can and should ride her. We have to work a lot on the communication. It's still quite unsettled, it bounces all a bit too much', Dubbeldam...

Jumping Antwerp exists five years

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:42:00

Jumping Antwerp is a relatively young Belgian competition and it's fifth edition will take place next year. This international show already has a good reputation and show jumpers as Olympic champion Eric Lamaze, former world champion Jos Lansink and former European champion Kevin Staut will be present. Jumping Antwerp will take place from 26th till 29th of April 2012. There is € 245.000 prize money to earn. HorsUs

Handy links: Stockholm

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:06:00

Today the international show in Stockholm (Sweden) will start. There is dressage, show jumping and driving. Among other will compete Swedish dressage rider Patrik Kittel, Australian four in hand driver Boyd Exell and European champion jumping Rolf-Göran Bengtsson from Sweden. The Belgian dressage riders Julie de Deken and Marc Peter Spahn will write a blog about this show for HorsUs. Stay up to date via HorsUs Handy Links: Participants Starting lists and results Website ...

Abu Dhabi: Van Asten wins on first day

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:41:00

On the first day of the international show in Abu Dhabi where the final of the Global Champions Tour will take place, Dutch Leopold van Asten has won the 1.50m. level. He competed VDL Groep Quinara and was one second faster than French Michel Robert and Kellemoi de Pepita. Dutch Maikel van der Vleuten came third aboard VDL Groep Verdi. Follow the show in Abu Dhabi via HorsUs Handy Links HorsUs

Handy links: Global Champions Tour Abu Dhabi

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 07:40:00

The final of the Global Champions Tour is about to begin in Abu Dhabi, the capital and the second largest city of the United Arab Emirates in terms of population and the largest of the seven member emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Among others will compete: Ludger Beerbaum (GER), Rolf-Göran Bengtsson (SWE), Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) and Kevin Staut (FRA). To be up to date, use HorsUs Handy Links: Deelnemerslijst ruiters Deelnemerslijst paarden Startlijsten en...

Injury for showjumper Dirk Demeersman (video)

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 07:08:00

The Belgian show jumper Dirk Demeersman has competed at the international show in Wieze (Belgium) last weekend. He showed several horses and Cicero was one of them. He qualified with this 11 year old stallion (by Carthago Z) for the jump off in the Grand Prix. In the first round he got injured as a muscle in his upper leg ruptured. A medical team took care of Dirk and with special tape on his leg he rode the jump off although it was very painful. Nevertheless, he came second. He had...

Imke Schellekens-Bartels and Toots: ready for London in time? (video)

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:07:00

Dutch Imke Schellekens-Bartels has her eye set on the London Olympics 2012. Her eyecatcher: Hunter Douglas Toots. He is black, he is big (1.88m), 11 years old and according to Imke 'the sweetest horse'. Imke trains him for two years now. Before he was owned by one of her students. Tineke: 'we expect a lot of this combination the coming year. Toots has lots of talent and is very workwilling.' Imke: 'I needed time to get to know him and the other way around as well. He is getting...

Totilas and Rath will compete at WDM Palm Beach

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:40:00

Totilas, the reigning Dressage World Champion and current world record holder in the Grand Prix Freestyle, is coming to the 2012 World Dressage Masters Palm Beach presented by International Polo Club Palm Beach. His appearance at the prestigious WDM CDI5*’s only event in North America, at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center on January 26 to 29, 2012. This will be the ONLY public appearance of this legendary stallion during his visit to North America. The World Dressage Masters CDI5*...

Kittel's Floresco sold to Yessin Rahmouni

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:48:00

The Grand Prix dressage horse Floresco N.R.W has been sold to Marocco. Aboard this horse Patrik Kittel represented Sweden at the Hongkong Olympic Games in 2008. Floresco's new rider is Yessin Rahmouni, who has been competing for The Netherlands till now. He changed nationality and his new goal: qualifying for the Olympics in London next year. Kittel has had the 13 year old stallion which is bred by Florestan from an early age and educated the horse himself. This horse gave him his first...

In memoriam Michał Wróblewski

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:23:00

Michał Wróblewski, Secretary General of the Polish Equestrian Federation and Board Member of the European Equestrian Federation (EEF), died suddenly on Wednesday 16 November in Rio de Janeiro (BRA) where he had attended the FEI General Assembly the day before. Michał Wróblewski was born in 1948 in Lodz, central Poland. He studied at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan and the Technical University of Lodz completing degrees in law and engineering....

Satchmo says goodbye to his public (video)

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:51:00

Last Saturday German Isabell Werth entered the arena for the last time aboard her Olympic horse Satchmo during the German Masters in Stuttgart (Germany). De now 17 year old gelding said goodbye to his fans at the show where he won in 2006, 2007 and 2008. In front of 8.000 spectators the 17-year-old Hanoverian gelding Satchmo presented his last freestyle which showed that he still is in top form. Werth said: 'Satchmo taught me to cope with the most difficult situations in my...

FEI approves new safety helmet rule but delayed for a year

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:20:00

The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) approved on Monday a new rule making protective head gear mandatory on show grounds, but the United States Equestrian Federation succeeded in delaying its implementation for a year to provide time for vaulting and reining to prepare for the change. The proposed new international rule would apply to all disciplines governed by the FEI–dressage, driving,endurance, eventing, jumping, reining and vaulting. Helmet rules already apply in...

Brett Parbery's 'Sam' fights acute laminitis

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:50:00

Australian Brett Parbery's top horse Victory Salute suffers acute laminitis. A team of vets and farriers do everything they can for 'Sam', the horse that came individually ninth at the world equestrian games in Kentucky (USA) last year. Although a website had written down Sam had to be put down yesterday, Brett Parbery himself has let know that Sam is still alive: 'I will confirm that he is still alive and today I spent the whole day working with Vets to give him some comfort. Our...

Ask it .... Billy Twomey

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:47:00

This Irish international show jumper is ninth on the current FEI ranking: Billy Twomey. In 2011 he already has won three Grand Prix's and in 2010 he represented his country at the world equestrian games in Kentucky (USA) where he came 11th individually aboard Tinka's Serenade, a 14 year old mare by Tinka's Boy. Always wanted to ask this international jumping rider something? Send in your question for Billy before November 28 and the best five questions will be answered by him. HorsUs

Stuttgart 2011: Salzgeber wins freestyle as well

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:23:00

For the second time after 2003 when she triumphed on Wall Street, Ulla Salzgeber (Germany) won the FEI Grand Prix freestyle for the Prize of NÜRNBERGER VERSICHERUNGSGRUPPE at the 27th International STUTTGART GERMAN MASTERS Horse Show on Saturday afternoon. “I’m so happy and I really enjoyed riding today,” said a delighted two-time Olympic Champion, “it was a faultless performance”. The 53-year-old put it simply: “The crowd liked it, and the judges...

Stuttgart: Beerbaum and Gotha a class apart

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:26:00

German Ludger Beerbaum triumphed in the Grand Prix of Stuttgart – presented by Mercedes-Benz, BW-Bank und WALTER solar for the fifth time after his previous wins in 1994, 2000, 2002 and 2009. The highlight of the 27th International STUTTGART GERMAN MASTERS Horse Show in the Hanns Martin Schleyer Halle was the fifth station of the ROLEX FEI World Cup JumpingTM 2011/2012. Riding the ten-year-old Hanoverian mare Gotha FRH in front of a 6,200 crowd on Sunday afternoon, the four-time Olympic...

Olivier Guillon and Edouard de Rotschild separates ways

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 09:14:00

French show jumper Olivier Guillon and Edouard de Rotschild will no longer work together. Guillon will be replaced by Irish Jessica Kürten. The last years Guillon was very succesful. He will keep on riding Lord de Theize as this horse was not involved in the cooperation Guillon - De Rotschild. As a thank you for his work he got Wonami van de Aard. Kürten will move to the barn of De Rotschild and will take her own horses as well. Parttime she will work for De Rotschild and she...

Last day 'Ask it ... Koos de Ronde'

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:48:00

This weekend he won in Stuutgaart (Germany) the warming up and the world cup qualifier four in hand driving: Dutch Koos de Ronde. For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this world class driver something? Send in your question for Koos today via contact@horsus.eu and maybe he will answer your question! HorsUs

Dutch success in Stuttgart

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:39:00

The Dutch four in hand drivers had a good start at the international show in Stuttgart (Germany). Koos de Ronde won the warming up for the world cup qualifier, which will take place today. IJsbrand Chardon came second, world champion Boyd Exell came third. Show jumper Pius Schwizer from Zwitserland won the German Master aboard nine year old Dutch bred Verdi III. He won a Mercedes, worth € 49.000. Irish Billy Twomey and Tinka's Serenade came second. German Marco Kutscher and...

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Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:27:00

Stuttgart: Salzgeber on top

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:30:00

In Stuttgart (Germany) the Grand Prix dressage just has finished. It was German Ulla Salzgeber who won aboard Herzruf's Erbe. She scored over 77% with her 12 year old gelding. German Isabell Werth and Don Johnson came second and Italian Valentino Truppa came third aboard her Eremo del Castegno. Click here for full results Follow the German Masters via HorsUs Handy Links HorsUs

Adelinde and Parzival to compete in Mechelen

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:06:00

Dutch dressage rider Adelinde Cornelissen will compete at the world cup qualifier in Mechelen (Belgium). This was announced by the organization of Jumping Mechelen who says to be proud that the number one of the world will come to this international show. The dressage will take place on December 27 and 28. Besides dressage there is show jumping and four in hand driving on Mechelen's program. HorsUs

FEI announces next bid deadline for WEG 2018

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 07:38:00

The FEI has announced a further series of key deadlines in the bidding process for the FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2018. And there is further exciting news for 2018, as Austria has now increased to eight the number of National Federations that have submitted formal Expressions of Interest to the FEI. The Austrian document was sent to FEI Secretary General Ingmar de Vos while he was travelling back overnight from the General Assembly in Rio de Janeiro (BRA). ...

Back in the picture: Charisma

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:17:00

This eventing horse came two time Olympic champion with Mark Todd from New Zealand in 1984 and 1988: Charisma. Read the complete story about Charisma at the HorsUs page 'Featured'. HorsUs

Handy links: Stuttgart German Masters

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:47:00

At the moment an international show takes place in Stuttgart, Germany. There is dressage, showjumping and driving on the program. To stay up to date, some handy links: Timetable Starting orders and results Website Livestream HorsUs

South African Neve Myburgh wins in USA

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:13:00

South African dressage rider Neve Myburgh, who spent many years training and competing in Italy, France and Germany, rode Accent Aigu FRH to the highest score at the Gold Coast Fall Fling show in the USA, earning a 75.0% in the Prix St. Georges. The High Score Award is sponsored by The Horse of Course, Inc, one of the nation’s premier tack shops specializing in dressage tack, clothing and supplies, and Myburgh rode away with a beautiful cooler from The Horse of Course. Myburgh,...

Seven nations candidate for WEG 2018

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:24:00

Seven nations have announced to have interest in organizing the world equestrian games 2018.The FEI in Lausanne has listed Australia, Canada, Hungary, Marokka, Russia, Sweden and the USA. The WEG is held every two years. In 2010 the championship has taken place in Kentucky (USA) , in 2014 it will take place in Caen, France. HorsUs

Lee Pearson: on a horse I feel at home

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:40:00

Nine time Olympic champion Lee Pearson competes for the British paralympic team. Lee explains in an interview with HorsUs how he stays motivated to keep improving himself and answers other questions sent in from HorsUs fans. Lee gives insight into his training methods which have to be adapted for his limited leg strength. He also goes through the exercises in the para equestrian test. Read the complete interview here HorsUs

BWP goes China

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:27:00

The Belgian Studbook BWP is focussing at China. China is a growing equestrian country and the BWP is looking for new markets. The studbook went for this mission to Beijing and went to a trade fair, HORFA, in Shanghai. The first reactions are very positive and the BWP will go to China again so that more and more horse people in China get to know the BWP studbook. HorsUs

Catherine Haddad-Staller says goodbye to Cadillac

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:19:00

American dressage rider Catherine Haddad-Staller has said goodbye to her top horse Cadillac (by Solos Carex) recently. Cadillac, who came 14 years old, was euthanized at the clinic of Catherine’s husband, Dr. Greg Staller, in New Jersey. Catherine let know that Cadillac was a very special horse and to respect that she has taken him out of pain and suffering. He had sustained a minor tendon injury in a front leg, which escalated to a full rupture. It could not be surgically...

HorsUs blog by Sander Marijnissen: good comeback after EC

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:23:00

Dutch team member at the European championships last summer in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) has made his comeback with his top horse Moedwil after a period of rest. In Oldenburg (Germany) the duo came two times third. German Kristina Sprehe won both big tour tests and Dutch Leida Collins-Strijk came two times second with On Top. For HorsUs Sander blogs about this show. 'For me Oldenburg is a special place to compete. Moedwil won here in 2008 and 2010 and now in 2011 we came two times third....

Adelinde Cornelissen FEI Athlete of the Year

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:06:00

Dutch dressage rider Adelinde Cornelissen has been awarded as FEI Reem Acra Athlete of the Year at the FEI Gala in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) yesterday. Adelinde tweeted already mysterious messages that she had left from Amsterdam airport to destination unknown. She let know that she could not say more. Besides Adelinde four more people got a FEI award. One of them is Tai eventer Nina Lamsam Ligon. She is awarded as FEI talent. In 2007 she was the youngest eventer at the Asian Games and now...

Ask it .... Koos de Ronde

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:44:00

This Dutch four in hand driver is two times Dutch champion and won team gold at the world championships in 2008 and 2010: Koos de Ronde. For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this international top driver something? Send in your question for Koos before November 21 and the best five questions will be answered by him. HorsUs

World cup final four in hand driving Bordeaux

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:16:00

The FEI has announced the world cup final for four in hand driving will take place in Bordeaux (France). This finale will be held from 3 till 5 of February 2012. The six best four in hand drivers on the ranking will be competing at the world cup final which will be ridden on two days. The starting order on day 1 will be from number six to one and half of the penalties from day 1 will be taken to day 2 so that the competition will be exciting till the end. HorsUs

Alvaro de Miranda Neto wins Championat of Wien

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:23:00

Brazilian show jumper Alvaro de Miranda Neto has won the Championat of Wien in Austria yesterday. He competed the gelding AD Ashleigh Drossel Dan who fully recovered from an injury. Stefan Eder and Chilli van Dijk were not fast enough and came second while Irish Shane Breen took bronze with Cos I Can. 1) Alvaro de Miranda Neto (Bra) - AD Ashleigh Drossel Dan (Drosselklang II x Ashleig Brigadier) - 0 / 0 - 37.28 2) Stefan Eder (Oos) - Chilli van Dijk (Champion du Lys x Alcatraz)...

Eric Lamaze: I'll go on

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:21:00

Canadian show jumper Eric Lamaze lost his top horse Hickstead last week. Gossips went around that he wasn't sure if he goes on competing. Eric has said now: 'I'll go on'. Lamaze mentions on Facebook: 'Will be going to ride in the Top Ten Competition on Coriana, and continue the rest of the European indoor circuit. Thank you all for your support and encouraging words.' Coriana van Klapscheut is a nine year old Belgian bred mare by Darco x Heartbreaker who is owned by Artisan Farms...

Trotter versus cycler (video)

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:12:00

In The Netherlands an unique battle has taken place at Victoria Park in Wolvega Yesterday. In three heats Dutch Tour de France competitor Johnny Hoogerland has cycled against trotter Unforgettable, the fastest trotter in Holland. This stunt was for the charity foundation Jayden, for children with cancer. Hoogerland couldn't win but came close: the horse won two heats, Hoogerland one. He was happy he did this and thought it was a nice view to cycle next to a horse. HorsUs ...

Adelinde Cornelissen: Zephyr will be a topper

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:08:00

At the Dutch practise show in Uden Adelinde Cornelissen has been spotted with a new talent: Zephyr (Jazz x Farmer x Appolonius). HorsUs has asked Adelinde to this horse and what her plans are with Zephyr. 'Zephyr has been bred by my parents and of course... it's a Jazz. How could that be different! Zephyr is seven years old now. From January this year I train him seriously. He was three years old when I went international with Parzival so I had no so much time for him as I was still...

Last day 'Ask it ... Karin Donckers'

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:42:00

This 40 year old Belgian rider has competed at four Olympic Games in the discipline eventing already: Karin Donckers. The six time Belgian champion knows how to get to the top by ups and downs. It was during the Olympics in Sydney (2000) that Donckers broke her back in the steeple that was ridden at that time (now not anymore). She managed to be at international top level again. For HorsUs she will give an interview in which she answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this experienced...

New talent for Jos Lansink

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 09:36:00

The six year old Belgian bred stallion Figo de Muze will be competed by Belgian show jumper Jos Lansink in the future. The stallion has been approved for AES and is a son of world champions Vigo d'Arsouilles (by Nabab de Reve) and former international Grand Prix mare Ta Belle van Sombeke (Chin Chin x Z Goliath). 'Figo is still young and green but I recognize his mother's qualities in him', Lansink says. Lansink has won the Grand Prix's in Zuidlaren and St. Tropez with Ta Belle van...

Remarkable horse video's (41)

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 07:52:00

Ashley Holzer and Breaking Dawn win at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Canada

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:11:00

Canadian Ashley Holzer rode Breaking Dawn to first place in the Grand Prix test at CDI3* Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Canada last Wednesday. With Breaking Dawn, formerly known as Ultiems Flemming, a bay 10-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding sired by Akribori and co-owned by Holzer and P.J. Rizvi, Holzer scored 69.319% to capture first place in the Grand Prix test. The pair’s test was highlighted with excellent trot half-passes, fluid transitions into passage and very strong...

Driver Chester Weber wins with new team of horses (video)

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:58:00

Chester Weber, the eight-time USEF National Four-In-Hand Combined Driving Champion, drove away as the winner of the Four-In-Hand Advanced Horse Teams with a new team of horses during the 2011 Katydid CDE in Aiken, South Carolina. Weber’s new team, including three horses owned by Jane Forbes Clark and two by Weber, proved their future star power by winning the dressage, marathon and cones during the event. Weber, who has proven he can dominate the Four-In-Hand field regardless...

Necropsy confirmed: acute aortic rupture caused death Hickstead

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:49:00

Number one ranked show jumping rider in the world Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, held a press conference on Wednesday, November 9, in Toronto, ON, to discuss the death of his Olympic gold medal partner, Hickstead. Lamaze and Hickstead competed in the World Cup Grand Prix in Verona, Italy, on Sunday, November 6. Upon completion of their round, the pair were walking out of the arena when Hickstead collapsed and died. A necropsy, performed before his remains were cremated, confirmed...

Back in the picture: Hickstead

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:18:00

He already was World famous due to his good results with as high light individual Olympic gold in Hongkong (2008) but he came world news when he died in the ring last Sunday: Hickstead. Read the complete article about Hickstead at the HorsUs page 'Featured'. HorsUs

The Rolex One to Watch is Dutch Albert Voorn

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:47:00

The Rolex One to Watch for November 2011 is Dutch rider, Albert Voorn. Based at Golden Dream Stables, situated approximately 45 kms from Eindhoven (NED), the 55-year-old jumped from number 342 to 225 during October – a move up the Rolex Rankings of 117 places. The Rolex One to Watch is an initiative which identifies the rider who has made the biggest jump within or into the Top 250 of the Rolex Rankings the previous month. Born on 23 May 1956, and brought up in...

HorsUs photo report: Concert Hippique

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:50:00

At Dutch Academy Bartels the Concert Hippique has taken place last weekend. Concert Hippique is an event where the top of the equestrian world meets the top of the musical world. Among others Imke Schellekens-Bartels, Mischa Koot, Derk Jan Mekkes, Jan de Boer and French Lorenzo gave several shows. The public loved Lorenzo with his white horses. Concert Hippique supports charities like Right to Play and the Foundation for children in the Ukrain. Johann Olav Koss from Norway is the...

BMC Van Grunsven Simon sold to USA

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:27:00

The Dutch top horse BMC Van Grunsven Simon (by Mr. Blue) has been sold to the USA. His new rider is Beezie Madden. Under Dutch Jeroen Dubbeldam Simon grew out as one of world's best show jumpers and Simon tops the WBSFH ranking of September 30th 2011. Dubbeldam and Simon have won the Grand Prix in Calgary (Canada) in 2010 and the world cup qualifier in Verona (Italy). This year Dubbeldam and Simon were member of the Dutch team in the FEI nations cup three times and two times...

Ask it .... Karin Donckers

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:16:00

Aneurism might have caused Hickstead's death

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:27:00

The cause of the unexpectedly death of international show jumper Hickstead remains to be seen from autopsy. 'If this happens to a horse, it's probably a crack in one of the arteries,' says Dutch veterinary specialist Dr. M. Sloet Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan of the University of Utrecht. 'A heart attack is less likely. Horses eat vegetable and do not suffer from congested arteries.' Sloet is closely involved with the equestrian world and has experience in these cases: 'It is rare but it can...

Dirk Demeersman: Hickstead did everything for Eric

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:44:00

Belgian show jumper Dirk Demeersman has given an interview for Sporza, a Belgian sport news webportal, about Hickstead, the horse that unexpectedly died in the ring after jumping his round with his Canadian rider Eric Lamaze. Dirk: 'Although Hickstead was not big, he had a big heart. He was a real fighter, he did not want to make a mistake. He was fast, super work willing and did everything for Eric, everything. I just arrived at my car to go home when my groom called me to say what has...

OOSeven has arrived in Australia (video)

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:59:00

Last September the news has been announced tha the breeding stallion OOSeven (by Rubinstein) was sold to Australia to the famous breeder David Shoobridge. OOSeven, 15 years old now, has been shown for years by Dutch Imke Schellekens-Bartels at small tour level. Under Dutch Joyce Lenaerts he made his Grand Prix début. A few days ago OOSeven arrived at his new barn in Australia. It was a long trip as the stallion left The Netherlands on September 9. How his new home looks, you can...

Lamaze over Hickstead: he was the best horse in the world

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:45:00

Hickstead, the horse that Canada’s Eric Lamaze rode to the Individual Gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, has died at the age of 15. Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, and Hickstead were competing in the World Cup Grand Prix in Verona, Italy, on Sunday, November 6. Upon completion of their round, the pair were walking out of the arena when Hickstead collapsed and died. An autopsy to confirm the cause of death will be performed. At the request of the riders, the...

Open and positive discussions at Global Dressage Forum

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:23:00

The 2011 Global Dressage Forum in Hooge Mierde, The Netherlands on 30 - 31 October 2011, presented three practical dressage demonstrations that showed the great horsemanship of Nathalie zu Sayn-Wittgenstein, Kyra Kyrklund and Carl Hester. Although these demonstrations turned out to be the highlights of the Forum also many different presentations, lectures and discussions took place. The press reported: “ this year there was room for frank, honest debate and the challenging...

John Whitaker: Peppermill one of my best horses

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:59:00

During the international show in München (Germany) last weekend British John Whitaker and Dutch bred Peppermill won the Grand Prix. 'Peppermill is without doubt one of the best horses I have had the privilege to ride', Whitaker said. Whitaker took the € 25.000,- prize for his victory. The runner up was German Johannes Ehning with Salvador V and Thomas Voss, also competing for Germany, came third aboard Carinjo. HorsUs

Olympic champion Hickstead passed away in the ring (video)

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:18:00

Olympic champion show jumping Hickstead has passed away in the arena after jumping his course at the world cup qualifier in Verona (Italy). Hickstead and Canadian Eric Lamaze came Olympic champion in Hongkong in 2008. The stallion Hickstead (Hamplet x Ekstein) came 15 years old. The show has been suspended. More news later HorsUs Shocking video: At the Olympics in Hongkong (2008):

Chester Weber enthusiastic about HorsUs item 'Ask it'

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 12:13:00

Every week HorsUs offers the opportunity to her fans to ask questions to a famous equestrian person via this website. This week world famous four in hand driver Chester Weber has been asked. The American press agency JRPR owned by Johnny Robb from Florida has interviewed Weber about this HorsUs initiative and has released a press article in which Weber mentions he is very enthusiastic about 'Ask it'. Weber: 'I am looking forward to seeing the questions that I have to answer. I know that...

Handy links: Manerbio

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:17:00

From November 5 till 12 the Italian Futurity will take place in Manerbio. The riders have to show the three year old horses with one hand and this makes this Futurity so special. To be up to date some handy links: Program Livescoring Livestream Starting order Open 3 YO Futurity Starting order Non Pro 3 YO Futurity Western Today / HorsUs

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Sun, 06 Nov 2011 08:06:00

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Remarkable horse video's (40)

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 10:16:00

Staut and Touzaint with two horses on French longlist London

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 10:06:00

The French federation has announced the longlists showjumping and eventing with the eye on the London Olympics next year. European champion Kevin Staut and eventer Nicolas Touzaint, Olympic team champion 2004, have both two horses on the long list. Show jumping ANGOT Eugénie – OLD CHAP TAME BOST Roger-Yves – MYRTILLE PAULOIS DELAVEAU Patrice – ORIENT EXPRESS DELAVEAU Patrice – ORNELLA MAIL DELESTRE Simon – NAPOLI DU RY GUILLON Olivier –...

Lamaze still tops FEI World Ranking

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 07:44:00

The new Rolex FEI World ranking shows that Canadian show jumper Eric Lamaze is still the number one. He is followed by Swedish Rolf-Göran Bengtsson and McLain Ward from the USA. New among the top ten is Irish Billy Twomey who climbed from rank eleven last month pushing German Christian Ahlmann out. He dropped to number twelve. Click here for the complete ranking.

Philippaerts says farewell to Otterongo

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 07:31:00

The Belgian show jumper Ludo Philippaerts has made the difficult decision to put down his former top horse Otterongo. Philippaerts and Otterongo came fourth at the Olympics in Sydney (2000) and won silver at the Europeans in 2001. Philippaerts: 'I got famous with Darco but this horse is the best horse I have ever ridden. I am happy he enjoyed his retirement for a couple of years but I don't want him to do that in pain.' Otterongo came 20 years old. HorsUs

Dressage teams Australia and New Zealand qualified for London Olympics

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:31:00

Today an Olympic qualifier for the Olympic Games in London next year has taken place in Ermelo, The Netherlands. The Australian team won and qualified for the Olympics. Team members were Lyndal Oatley, Mary Hana, Rachel Sanna and Chantal Wigan. Oatley and Potifar (by Jazz) were the best individuals and scored (69,957%). One of the other countries that tried to qualify was South Africa but unfortunately they could not make history and did just not qualify. New Zealand came second in...

Handy links: München

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:30:00

In München (Germany) an international show will take place from 4-6 of November. Show jumpers from all over the world will be present: Dutch Albert Zoer, British John and Robert Whitaker, Pius Schwizer from Austria will be competing against the German toppers as Marcus Ehning, Ludger Beerbaum and Lars Nieberg for example. To be up to date some handy links: Competitors Program, starting orders and results Website Live stream HorsUs

Florian Meyer zu Hartum to Stall Schockemöhle

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:00:00

The 36 year old German show jumper Florian Meyer zu Hartum will be emplyed by Stall Schockemöhle in the future. He will continue to ride the bigger classes, but will also educate younger horses. Florian has had some very good results this season, and brought home wins at the internationals shows in Hagen, Gera and Verden. In Hannover the past weekend Florian was third in the Grand Prix. 2001 he was for 6 months in the United States. He worked for the Family...

Back in the picture: Goliath T

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:25:00

Together with his rider Atjen Teeuwissen he was in the Dutch team several times at the end of the nineties and beginning of the zero’s. He won Olympic team silver at the Olympics in Sydney in 2000: Goliath T. Read the complete article about Goliath at the HorsUs page 'Featured'. HorsUs

Pan American Games in the picture

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:31:00

Since October 14, more than 6,000 athletes have been participating in the 2011 Pan-American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. The athletes, who hail from 42 nations in North and South America, are competing in traditional categories such as equestrian sports, diving, fencing, and wrestling, but there are also newer sports on the program, including roller skating, BMX biking, and waterskiing. The Atlantic has collected a nice set of images from the past two weeks in Guadalajara. The closing...

World's oldest show starts today

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:31:00

Anticipation and excitement is at an all-time high as the Alltech Arena at The Horse Park in Kentucky receives its final make-over ahead of this week’s Alltech National Horse Show. In two days’ time, a new era in the history of the oldest indoor horse show in the world will begin, and fresh life will be breathed into a story that began over 128 long years ago. But it is its distinguished past that makes this event stand out from the rest – and the...

No Swedish championships for Patrik Kittel

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:21:00

Swedish dressage rider Patrik Kittel will not be competing at the Swedish national championships which will be held in in Helsingborg due to personal health problems. On his website Kittel says: 'After competing in Lyon, I felt that my health was not 100%. After visiting the doctor, I must now have treatment on my kidneys. With the treatments taking place this week, it is now not possible to start at the Swedish Championships. This is a sad thing for me, as I looked forward to...

Eventer Blyth Tait re-evaluates his 2012 Olympic plans

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:43:00

New Zealand eventer Blyth Tait has mentioned that his comeback has not gone according to plan — and he has readjusted his goals to focus on the 2016 Olympics. Blyth, who returned to the sport last spring after seven years “in retirement”, originally had London 2012 in his sights, but now says Rio 2016 is a more “realistic goal”. The 50-year-old, a former Olympic and dual world champion: ‘I haven’t given up hope, but my chances [of Olympic...

Nick Skelton tops the field at the 53rd Washington International Horse Show

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:29:00

Nick Skelton from Alcester in Warwickshire has been competing at the 53rd Washington International Horse Show in America last week. Partnering the ten year old bay mare Unique XVIII owned by Beverley Widdowson, Nick picked up third place in the Top Score competition on Thursday. Friday saw a win for Nick and Unique XVIII when they were the only combination to clear seven foot (2.13m) in the puissance. But once again it was the talented ten year old grey gelding Carlo also owned by...

One million dollar for Reining rider Rudi Kronsteiner

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:29:00

Reining rider Rudi Kronsteiner from Austria is the first European NRHA Million Dollar Rider. He has passed the million dollar after adding his prize money he had earned in Lyon (France) last weekend. A NRHA Million Dollar Rider has earned over one million dollar prize money in his carreer. The rider can achive this amount with several horses. The following riders are million, two million, three million or even four million dollar riders: Million Dollar Riders 1995 Bill Horn 1997...

Olympic qualifier in Holland

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:21:00

Tomorrow November 2nd an Olympic qualifier for several countries, like Africa and Australia, will take place in Ermelo, The Netherlands. Yesterday the first competitors and horses did arrive at the Dutch federation Center where the show will take place. The program: 08.00-10.00 Training outdoor arena 10.00-10.30 Vet check 10.30-13.30 Training outdoor arena 11.00-11.15 Drawing Grand Prix 12.00-13.30 Lunch 13.30-13.50 Preparation show arena 14.00-15.20 Start...

Ask it .... Chester Weber

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:38:00

The American four in hand driver Chester Weber is a well known equestrian top sporter: he came national champion eight times in a row and represented his country at the world championships in Kentucky (USA) last year where his team won the silver medal. For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this international top driver something? Send in your question for Chester before November 7 and the best five questions will be answered by...

PAG: team and individual gold for USA jumping team

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:35:00

American Jumping riders showed their class when adding Individual gold and silver to the team title they claimed last Thursday at the 2011 Pan-American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. The team victory was utterly convincing, as all four riders kept a clean sheet to leave them with a final tally of just 2.90. And yesterday Christine McCrea rose from runner-up spot to snatch the Individual title from team-mate Beezie Madden who paid a very heavy price for a single time fault in the...

Lyon: Bengtsson gallops to victory

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:19:00

Sweden’s Rolf-Goran Bengtsson galloped to victory in the third leg of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping Western European League 2011/2012 series in Lyon, France this afternoon. Riding Casall La Silla, the man who so deservedly won Individual gold at the FEI European Jumping Championships in Madrid, Spain last month snatched the lead at the halfway stage of today’s nine-horse jump-off and couldn’t be caught. From the 40-strong field of world-class...

4700 Olympic and Paralymic medals in production

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:01:00

About 4700 Olympic and Paralympic medals are gone in production at the British company Royal Mint from South Wales. The medals will be awarded during 805 prize giving ceremonies for all Olympic summer sports in London next year. Taking around 10 hours to complete, each medal will be struck fifteen times with 900 tonnes of weight on a special press. After each five strikes the medals are rolled through a 750 degree furnace to soften the metal, allowing the designs to be replicated...

Last day 'Ask it ... Katarzyna Milczarek'

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:00:00

Aboard her 11 year old grey Polish Warmblood horse Ekwador she has been very succesful this year. Among other victories there was the victory in the world cup final in the central European League for this Polish dressage rider: Katarzyna Milczarek. For HorsUs she will give an interview in which she answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this ambitious Polish dressage rider something? Send in your question for Katarzyna today via contact@horsus.eu and maybe she...

Lyon: most world cup points for Salzgeber

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:46:00

It was German Ulla Salzgeber who took the most world cup points home after the freestyle kur to music at the French international show Equitana Lyon yesterday. She competed Herzruf's Erbe and scored 81,625%. The stage was all German as Isabell Werth and Warum Nicht took silver (80,075%) and Monica Theodurescu and Whisper came third (77,375%). Dutch Hans Peter Minderhoud showed Withney van 't Genthof much better than in the Grand Prix but was a bit disappointed in the points of Belgian...

Remarkable horse video's (39)

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 10:25:00

Lyon: Grand Prix for Salzgeber

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:29:00

In Lyon (France) the Grand Prix dressage has been ridden yesterday. German Ulla Salzgeber and her 12 year old gelding Herzruf's Erbe were much better than the other competitors and with a distance of 5,5% she won with 79%. Isabell Werth, from Germany as well, tacked up Warum Nicht and came second (73,55%). The third prize went to Victoria Max Theurer from Austria. She scored 72,87% aboard Augustin. Tonight the freestyle in on the program of Equitana Lyon. Than world cup points can...

Report Anky van Grunsven coaches Ukrain riders

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:35:00

Since one year Dutch dressage rider Anky van Grunsven supports the private initiative of the Ukrain Vitaliy Gayduk. The former Minister of Steel and Industry has launched a long-term project, to help tthe equestrian sport in his country to Olympic level. Van Grunsven takes the dressage discipline on her behalf. Recently, an international competition has taken place in Zhaskov (Ukraine) and Anky was there to guide her students. Dutch television programs Nieuwsuur and NOS Studio Sport have...

Darco best Belgium jumping horse

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:18:00

For the fifth year in a row show jumper Darco has won the ranking for World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses for stallions which offspring performes at international level. Chairman of the Belgian Warm blood studbook: 'First Darco performed at international top level himself and then he climed in the ranking due to the results of his offspring. Also, mares by Darco inherit Darco's qualities.' Breeder Martinus Paesen is very proud: 'Darco for the fifth time the number one. Yes,...

First world cup serie vaulting

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:05:00

After show jumping, dressage, driving and eventing now vaulting has a world cup serie. The first world cup qualifier has taken place in Kiel (Germany) October 14 and 15. There will be four other qualifiers and a final. Calender: Munchen (GER) 03-06 November 2011 Salzburg (AUT) 01-04 December 2011 Parijs (FRA) 10-12 December 2011 Leipzig (GER) 19-22 January 2012 Finale - not yet announced HorsUs

New horse increases Olympic chances for Dutch Edward Gal

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:31:00

Dutch dressage rider Edward Gal has a new horse in his barn which increases his Olympic chances. It's Blue Hors Romanov, the 11 year old stallion by Rohdiamant which competed at Grand Prix level under Sune Hansen. Recently the cooperation between Hansen and Blue Hors has come to an end. Gal: 'I have Romanov in my barn for a few weeks now and we really have the 'click'.' Besides Blue Horse Romanov Gal has two more Grand Prix horses Sisther de Jeu and Next One. Gal mentioned that his...

Hannover: Satchmo can still win

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:21:00

During the national dressage shows in Hannover (Germany) Isabell Werth and 17 year old Satchmo have won two tests in the ‘German Classics’. In the Grand Prix Werth and Satchmo scored 76,028%. There was not much competition as number two, Johannes Augustin with Norblin scored 70%. In the freestyle Satchmo’s score was over 82%. Swedish Nina Hofmann and Leo af Magnushöj followed with 76,250% and German Marion Engelen and Diego came third (75%). In the...

Vita Flex Nutrition sponsors during 2012 Florida Dressage Season

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:18:00

Vita Flex Nutrition is proud to sponsor the Vita Flex Victory Pass Award during the 2012 Florida Dressage Season. Winners of the Vita Flex Victory Pass Award sponsored class, during selected shows on the Florida dressage circuit, will be presented with Vita Flex® products, which have been researched, tested by equine nutritionists and veterinarians and relied upon for more than two decades by owners, trainers and top riders. “Vita Flex Nutrition is pleased to be sponsoring the...

Back in the picture: Farbenfroh

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 07:30:00

He got famous with his German dressage rider Nadine Capallmann and impressed with his piaffe and passage. Unfortunately he came only 14 years old: Farbenfroh. Read the complete article about Farbenfroh at the HorsUs page 'Featured' HorsUs

Heike Kemmer´s Bonaparte retired in Hanover

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 07:25:00

During the international show in Hanover (Germany) the dressage horse Bonaparte said farewell to the public. His rider, German Heike Kemmer, did not announce this retirement so it was not expected to happen. Kemmer has taught her 18 year old crack everything herself and competed ten years at Grand Prix level. Bonaparte won Olympic individual bronze in Hongkong (2008) and is two time winner of Olympic team gold (2004 and 2008). Bonaparte showed in 2010 for the last time...

PAG: eventing team gold for USA, individual title for Canada

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 07:13:00

American riders scooped Eventing Team gold in convincing fashion at the Pan-American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico on Sunday when all five team-members sensationally completed on their Dressage scores. But the USA had to settle for silver and bronze in the battle for the Individual title, as Canada’s Jessica Phoenix stood firm to capitalise on the advantage she had established in the Dressage arena last Friday. It was a historic result for 28-year-old Phoenix, who hails...

Odense: Tango almost 80% in Freestyle

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:37:00

Dutch dressage rider Hans Peter Minderhoud had a big smile on his face after the Grand Prix Freestyle at the World cup qualifier in Odense (Denmark). He won the test aboard I.P.S Tango (by Jazz) and scored almost 80%. Minderhoud: ‘We did a really good test and got some nines for passage and half passes in trot. I had a mistake in the one step tempi changes but I managed to do it again and then it went well. Otherwise we definitely have had over 80%! This test was much better...

Marcus Ehning: ‘the heart of the horse makes the difference between a good horse and a top horse'

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:28:00

He came Olympic champion show jumping with the German team in 2000 in Sydney: Marcus Ehning. His most famous horse is For Pleasure. For HorsUs he has given an interview in which he answered your questions. Marcus tells what the difference is between a good horse and a top horse in his opinion and why it's so special to compete at the Olympics. Besides this Ehning explains the most important changes in the show jumping sport in the last ten years. Click here for the complete interview ...

Tim Stockdale will make full recovery

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:23:00

British show jumper Tim Stockdale suffered a fall earlier this week (Monday 17th) whilst trying a young horse. He was admitted to Shrewsbury Hospital for concussion where it was later found he had sustained two fractures to his neck. Two days ago he was transferred to a spinal unit at Oswestry Hospital where he has been undergoing a number of tests. The great news is that Tim will make a full recovery, although he will have to take some time off from competing. &n...

Van Grunsven to compete I.P.S Upido in 2012

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:19:00

Dutch three time Olympic winner Anky van Grunsven has announced on her website that she is very satisfied with the progress of I.P.S Upido.The plan is to compete the ten year old stallion by Ferro in the beginning of 2012. In January this year her sponsor I.P.S has bought Upido for Anky. The goal is to qualify for the Olympics in London next year. HorsUs

Ask it .... Katarzyna Milczarek

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:58:00

Aboard her 11 year old grey Polish Warmblood horse Ekwador she has been very succesful this year. Among other victories there was the victory in the world cup final in the central European League for this Polish dressage rider: Katarzyna Milczarek. For HorsUs she will give an interview in which she answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this East European dressage rider something? Send in your question for Katarzyna before October 31st and the best five questions will be...

Chardon in Hannover: 'I rather had won with Eriksson still in the race'

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:24:00

The victory in the world cup qualifier four in hand in Hannover (Germany) was for Dutch IJsbrand Chardon last weekend. Koos de Ronde, Dutch as well, came second and Swedish Tomas Eriksson third. Eriksson impressed in the winning round. He was very fast but in the second part one of his horses fell. He had to stop his race. Chardon, who was ready for a fast round, decided to ride a safe round instead. 'I knew I was 10 second ahead of Koos so I decided to go for a fast but safe ride. I am...

Olympic dressage ticket for Canada and Colombia

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:21:00

Due to the good results at the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, Canada and Colombia have an Olympic ticket for the coming Olympic Games in London next year. The winner of the nations cup, USA, did already qualify for the Olympics. Canada got silver with team members Thomas Dvorak, Crystal Kroetch, Tina Irwin and Roberta Byng-Morris. Colombia won bronze in Mexico with Marco Bernal, Constanza Jaramillo, Juan Mauricio Sanchez and Maria Ines Garcia in the team. HorsUs

GDF: Kyra Kyrklund and Nathalie zu Sayn Wittgenstein

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:09:00

The Danish Princess Nathalie, second in this years Reem Accra Dressage Final, and trainer Kyra Kyrklund will both give clinics at the 11th Global Dressage Forum. During several years Nathalie lived at the Swedish National Flyinge center, where she was trained by Kyra. Nowadays Natahlie is trained by Kyra’s partner Richard White. Trainer and pupil will now meet again as they are main speakers at the world’s biggest equestrian congress on 30th and 31st October in Hooge Mierde,...

World record teaching dressage by Adelinde Cornelissen

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:57:00

At the Dutch international show NIC Assen Adelinde Cornelissen has been teaching 64 children on their pony at the same time. This new world record was the start of Adelinde's new fan club as well. The children did not only do walk, but trotted and cantered as well through the arena. They all were aware of the risks and rode very safely. Adelinde, former school teacher, is used to learn many names in a short time. All of her students got attention in this special lesson. Click here for...

Helsinki: victories Van Essen and Telde

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:08:00

During the international dressage show in Helsinki (Finland) the victories in the big tour went to The Netherlands and Sweden. Dutch Aat van Essen won the Grand Prix aboard his Jazz son Premier and Swedish Minna Telde was the best in the freestyle. She tacked up Deinhardt. Van Essen, very succesful lately, was happy with the results even though his horse was a bit tensed: 'I know my horse really well. We both want to be in the lead and that causes some problems sometimes but I am...

Last day 'Ask it ... Anky van Grunsven'

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 09:40:00

She does not need any introduction. In this HorsUs item 'Ask it ....' Dutch three time Olympic dressage champion can be asked anything. For HorsUs she will give an interview in which she answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this Dutch dressage queen something? Send in your question for Anky today via contact@horsus.eu and maybe she will answer your question! HorsUs

Pan American Games: double gold for Steffen Peters

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 13:39:00

American Dressage riders swept all before them when returning a record-breaking fourth consecutive team victory and filling all the steps of the individual medal podium at the 2011 Pan-American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. On Sunday they cruised confidently into pole position in the team event ahead of the silver medallists from Canada while Colombia claimed the bronze. And yesterday Steffen Peters steered Weltino's Magic to individual gold ahead of Heather Blitz with Paragon in...

Handy links: world cup driving Hannover

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 10:31:00

Today the 11th edition of the FEI world cup driving four in hand will start in Hannover (Germany). World's best drivers are present. Besides this there is international dressage and jumping as well. To be up to date some handy links: Time schedule and competitors Startling lists and results Website Livestream HorsUs

Remarkable horse video's (38)

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 08:00:00

Global Champions Tour goes China

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:30:00

We can look forward to some new show and countries taking part of the Global Champions Tour during 2012. Wiesbaden in Germany, Lausanne in Switzerland, Vienna in Austria and Shanghai in China are all new destinations. “We are very pleased with this progress for the Global Champions Tour to spread further in a global context and confidently looking ahead to 2012. Show jumping is making excellent headways in terms of world-wide recognition as a formidable sport.” says Jan Tops,...

World cup driving starts in Hannover

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:07:00

Next weekend the 11th edition of the FEI world cup four in hand driving will start in Hannover, Germany. Top drivers as world champion Boyd Exell, who got a wild card of the organization, Hungarian Jozsef Dobrovitz and Swedish Tomas Eriksson are present. The warming up is on Saturday, the world cup on Sunday. HorsUs

Back in the picture: Chin Chin

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:27:00

Two times he competed at the Olympic Games with Mexican show jumper Jaime Azcarraga: Chin Chin, the horse who jumped a three double even when he lost his rider at the first fence. Read the article about Chin Chin at the HorsUs page 'Featured' HorsUs

Handy links: WC eventing young horses

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:43:00

In Le Lion d’Angers (France) the world championships for young eventing horses will take place from today on. To keep you up to date some handy links: Program Competitors Starting lists and results Cross course Website HorsUs

New show jumper for Penelope Leprevost

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:22:00

French show jumper Penelope Leprevost again has a new show jumper in her barn. Recently a half brother of her top horse Mylord Carthago has come to the barn and now seven year old Qarat de la Loge has come. Qarat de la Loge is a Selle Français stallion and has Dollar du Murier-Joyau d'Or as father. He is family of Ideal de la Loge which jumps international under French Roger-Yves Bost. Qarat de la Loge got to the final of the French championship for young horses. Then he was...

No Olympic plan for Catherine Haddad Staller

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:20:00

News coming out of Europe is that American rider Catherine Haddad Staller, who has been based in Germany for several years, has decided not to pursue a spot on the U.S. Dressage Team for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Haddad Staller, who competed recently in the U.S. in the National Dressage Championships and also at the CDI in Saugerties, New York and at Dressage at Devon last week, gave as her reason the fact that she has no sponsor to help cover the costs of an Olympic bid. Her two...

Super Grand Prix début Morgan Barbançon and Painted Black

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 07:08:00

The 19 year old Spanish dressage rider Morgan Barbançon is on her way to the Olympics in London next year. Together with her Dutch trainer Anky van Grunsven she trained for over a year for last weekend's Grand Prix début. And how did that go! The duo won the test with a percentage of almost 72%, which is an A-squad score in The Netherlands. Painted Black was competed by Van Grunsven for the last couple of years at international toplevel. Now the Gribaldi son shows to be very...

Jumping stallion King Kolibri to USA

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 07:05:00

Unexpectedly the show jumper King Kolibri (by Kolibri) has been sold to the USA. The grey stallion, owned by Belgian Jos Lansink and Herman Seiger will cross the ocean to American Lauren Tisbo. Lansink: 'this was not the plan but sometimes you have to make a choice.' King Kolibri has made so much progress last outdoor season that he came Lansink's second horse. He came sixth in Aachen (Germany), seventh in Dublin (Ireland) and fourth at the Belgian championship. HorsUs

Dutch eventer Jan van Beek in Olympic squad

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:08:00

Dutch eventer Jan van Beek has promoted to the Dutch Olympic squad after the good results with his horse Bridget in Pau (France) last weekend. Half a year ago Van Beek broke his upper arm during the warming up for a jumping show and could not ride for a couple of weeks. Now he is back and on his way to London. Olympic squad: Jan van Beek - Bridget Raf Kooremans – Cavalor Demeter Tim Lips – Concrex Oncarlos Elaine Pen - Vira B-squad: Merel Blom...

€ 900.000 for three year old Lemony's Nicket at German auction (video)

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:27:00

A record at the Elite auction in Verder (Germany) last weekend: a bid of € 900.000 for three year old stallion Lemony's Nicket (Londonderry x Weltmeyer). Already before the start of the auction this horse was top favourite. Although the new owner of the horse is the American company Harmony Sporthorses the horse will stay in Germany at studfarm Pape in Hemmoor where he will serve and will be trained. HorsUs

No world cup serie for Totilas

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:26:00

Totilas and German Alexander Matthias Rath won't compete in the coming world cup season. Rath has announced to compete almost no indoor shows with the black stallion. The focus is completely set on the Olympics in London next year. Rath competed Totilas at several shows last summer and at the European championships where he did not won an individual medal. In the past Dutch Edward Gal showed the horse and came world champion. HorsUs

Ask it .... Anky van Grunsven

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:46:00

She does not need any introduction. In this HorsUs item 'Ask it ....' Dutch three time Olympic dressage champion can be asked anything. For HorsUs she will give an interview in which she answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this world-renowned dressage queen something? Send in your question for Anky before October 25th and the best five questions will be answered by her. HorsUs

Eventer Raf Kooremans would like to ride Salinero or Totilas

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:33:00

As a Belgian eventing rider he competed at several international championships and since three years he represents The Netherlands: Raf Kooremans. His dream is competing at an Olympics. For HorsUs he has answered questions sent in by visitors of this website. He tells in the interview he doesn't regret his choice to represent The Netherlands instead of Belgium even now Belgium has qualified with the team for the Olympics next year and Holland did not. Besides this he tells which horse...

Painted Black in Spanish Olympic short list

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:31:00

After wrapping up the 2011 Spanish Grand Prix Championships, the Spanish international dressage committee began its work for the preparation and support of the team candidates for the 2012 London Olympic Games. Spanish team trainer Jan Bemelmans has set up an Olympic short list of riders with whom he'll be working together closely. On the list ____ year old Morgan Barbançon who owns Anky van Grunsven’s former top horse Painted Black since just over a year. The...

Handy links: Pan American Games

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 16:11:00

The 16th Pan-American Games have sterted in Guadalajara, Mexico. For the equestrian competitors is it a chance to get their Olympic ticket in dressage, show jumping or eventing. Despite of the bad weather due to Hurricane Jova, the event did start. To stay up to date, some handy links: Competitors Program, starting orders and results Website HorsUs

Last day 'ask it .... Nick Skelton'

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 15:40:00

British 53 year old show jumper Nicholas "Nick" Skelton has over 30 years experience. He represented his country many times at European and world championships and won three times team gold. For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this British show jumper something? Send in your question for Nick Skelton today via contact@horsus.eu and maybe he will answer your question! HorsUs

Satchmo says goodbye in Stuttgart

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:10:00

Satchmo, the 17 year old top dressage horse of German Isabell Werth will be retired. The horse which always was a serious candidate for the victory, will do his last performance during the German Masters in Stuttgart (Germany). Satchmo was responsible for many golden team medals, among others the golden Olympic medal in Hongkong in 2008. Isabell says the last ride in Stuttgart won’t be easy: ‘Satchmo taught me to deal with all kind of difficult situations in life.’ ...

Belgian eventers have new chef d'équipe

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 10:59:00

The Belgian chef d'équipe of the senior eventers, Mathieu Beerts, has quit his job recently. He got some nice results with his team and qualified for the Olympics in London during the world championships in Kentucky (USA) in 2010. The new chef d'équipe is Gust Desmedt. The 64 year old lawyer has been chef d'équipe of the Belgian eventing team already from 1991 till 2001. During the Olympics in Barcelona (Spain) in 1992 Belgium came fourth in the nationa cup. HorsUs

Remarkable horse video's (37)

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 10:03:00

Pan-American Games 2011 about to start

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 08:47:00

The 16th Pan-American Games are about to start tomorrow in Guadalajara, Mexico. Two venues will be in operation - the Guadalajara Country Club where Dressage and Jumping will be held, and the Santa Sofia Country Club which is the location for Eventing and which successfully staged the preparatory event "On the Road to Guadalajara" last year. Technical Delegate for the Jumping events at the 2011 Pan-American Games is Venezuela's Leopoldo Palacios, while Brazil's Andre Paro...

Utascha and Van der Vleuten seperate ways

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 08:44:00

Dutch show jumper Eric van der Vleuten and the ten year old horse Utascha are no longer a team. Utascha, owned by the Dutch ‘springpaardenfonds’ that keeps good horses in The Netherlands for the sport has made this decision, chairman Gerrit Jan Swinkels said. During the European championships Van der Vleuten and Utascha fell but Swinkels says this has nothing to do with this decision, the fall was an accident. Van de Vleuten is disappointed and did not want to take the...

Olympics 2012: Salinero or I.P.S Upido?

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:36:00

Recently Dutch Anky van Grunsven has written a column in a Dutch news paper in which she mentions not all doors to London are closed for her two times Olympian Salinero anymore. Till now she always has said 17 year old Salinero will not do big championships anymore. But after the good results in Donaueschingen (Germany) two weeks ago, she is not sure anymore. Anky: ‘after Salinero’s injury on his withers I have given him all the time he needed to recover. Now he is back and...

Oslo: Gal brings prizes and extra horse back home (video)

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:18:00

Dutch Edward Gal has won the Grand Prix freestyle kur in Oslo (Norway) during the international Oslo Horse Show. Aboard Sisther de Jeu he scored almost 80%. This horse he did not compete anymore after the European championships in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) last July. In the Grand Prix the duo came fourth. The victory went to Siril Helljesen from Norway who competed nine year old mare Dorina (by Don Schufro). For Gal there was a big surprise: he has given a clinic at the show and...

Three world championships in 2012

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:02:00

Next year is not only an Olympic year, but several world championships driving will take place as well: the world championship single horses, four in hand, and the championship for disabled drivers. In Companhia das Lezirias, Portugal, the world championship single driving will take place from September 12 till 16. In Riesenbeck (Germany) the four in hand driving will have their world championship in August 15-19. The world championship for disabled drivers would have taken...

Next week World championship for Young eventing horses

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 07:31:00

Next week the World championship for Young eventing horses will be held in Le Lion d’Angers (France). Six and seven year old horses compete for the title. There are over 150 entries in total from 25 countries. Last year German Andreas Dibowski came champion and reserve champion in the class for seven year olds with Mighty Magic (v. Mytens xx) and Butts Avedon. Last week Butts Avedon won the international show in Boekelo (The Netherlands). Click here for all entries HorsUs

Jerich Parzival and Adelinde both on top of WBFSH and Rolex Ranking

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 07:11:00

The Dutch KWPN horse Jerich Parzival is on top of the new World Breeding Federation of Sport Horses (WBFSH) Ranking for best performing horses. He is ridden by Dutch Adelinde Cornelissen who top the Rolex ranking for riders. British Laura Bechtolsheimer and her Danish horse Mistral Hojris (by Michellino) are both second in their ranking and Gribaldi bred Totilas and German Matthias Alexander Rath are both third. As dressage riders often have only one top horse both rankings are...

Back in the picture: Amor

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:38:00

This Holsteiner stallion is famous because of his approval as breeding stallion: Amor. In 1959, a stallion foal was born in Germany out of mother Barba (by Loretto) who was served by Heristal bred Herrscher. The brown colt was called Heros. Read the complete article about Amor at the HorsUs page 'Featured'. HorsUs

Albert Voorn: I reached my goal for 2011

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:31:00

Dutch Olympic show jumper Albert Voorn have made his rentrée at the highest international level not even half a year ago. Last weekend he came second at the international show in Barbizon, France. Reynold Angot and met Opera des Loges were 0.1 second faster in the jump off but Voorn was a happy man. He competed gefokte Eurocommerce Lexington, (by Andiamo). Albert Voorn tells HorsUs: ‘It goes really well with both my horses, Lexington and Tobalio (by Numero Uno) and I...

GDF: Gillian Higgins shows the horse inside out

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:04:00

In dressage anatomical details are important. Dressage trainers and judges observe aspects as if the horse’s back is flexible, if the horse is bending, if the hind legs are engaged .To make those observations more transparent, Gillian Higgins will paint a horse up with bones and muscles well visible on its skin during the Global Dressage Forum (GDF) on 30-31 October in the Netherlands. After the horses are painted one horse will be on the lunge line and a rider will ride the other...

Record entry Pan-Amarican Games 2011

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:01:00

A record number of horse-and-rider combinations will compete in the equestrian events at the 16th Pan-American Games which kick off in Guadalajara, Mexico in a few days, on Sunday 16 October. This is the world's largest multi-sport event apart from the summer Olympics, and takes place on a four-year cycle leading up to each Olympic fixture. Held in accordance with the Olympic Charter and Rules, the Pan-Americans provide Olympic qualification opportunities for athletes in FEI...

Kaposvár: Polish Milczarek wins big tour

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:14:00

At the international show in Kaposvár (Hungary) Polish Katarzyna Milczarek and her horse Ekwador have won both test in the big tour, the Grand Prix and the freestyle. At this world cup qualifier Milczarek scored almost 70% in the Grand Prix and was followed by Danish Lone Jörgensen and FBW De Vito. Dutch Aat van Essen and Premier came third. In the freestyle Milczarek rode very convincing and got almost 75%. Runner up this time was Van Essen who was a happy man as he got...

BMC Van Grunsven Simon, Lamaze and KWPN top rankings

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:07:00

Show jumping horse BMC Van Grunsven Simon (by Mr. Blue) tops the World Breeding Federation of Sport Horses (WBFSH) Ranking for best performing horses. His rider is Dutch Jeroen Dubbeldam. Simon is followed by Hickstead (by Hamlet) and Canadian Eric Lamaze and Taloubet Z (by Galoubet) ridden by German Christian Ahlmann. This makes the Dutch KWPN studbook as best in the rankings for studbook, followed by Holsteiner and French SF. In the Rolex Ranking, which is for the riders, Eric Lamaze...

Ask it ... Nick Skelton

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:20:00

British 53 year old show jumper Nicholas "Nick" Skelton has over 30 years experience. He represented his country many times at European and world championships and won three times team gold. For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this world-renowned show jumping rider something? Send in your question for Nick October 17th and the best five questions will be answered by him. HorsUs

New international eventing show in France

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 07:32:00

In November a new international eventing show will take place in Le Pouget, France. Eventing rider Rafaël Mazoyer, member of the French team, took the initiative together with 'les 3 Fontaines'. The competition will take place in November, 17-20 with a CIC* and a CIC. Pierre Carlile is the course designer. www.troisfontaines-eventing.com HorsUs

Boekelo: Dibowski wins after jumping faults Todd

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 07:03:00

Eventing rider Mark Todd from New Zealand was in the lead after dressage and cross country at the international show in Boekelo, The Netherlands. But he and horse NZB Campina could not do a clear round in the jumping course and had nine penalty points. German Andreas Dibowski was clear aboard his eight year old black Hannoverian gelding FRH Avedon and won the show. Irish Camilla Speirs and her 11 year old gelding Portersize Just a Jif came second. She was 20th after...

Hunter Douglas Sunrise back in training

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 10:24:00

In December 2010 Dutch Imke Schellekens-Bartels' top dressage horse Hunter Douglas Sunrise got injured while she was lunged. For month she only was allowed to walk. Now the vet has given permission to start the training again. Imke: 'For months I have only walked Sunni under saddle. She has behaved so well all the time but I feel she is happy to trot again. It's a really special horse. I hacked her on the bicycle path and she didn't do anything wrong! The coming weeks I slowly build up her...

Last day 'ask it .... Laragh Hamilton'

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 10:00:00

Recently this 28 year old dressage rider has won the Irish national championships: Laragh Hamilton. For HorsUs she will give an interview in which she answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this Irish dressage rider something? Send in your question for Laragh today via contact@horsus.eu and maybe she will answer your question! HorsUs

London Mayor: we are ready for Olympics

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:58:00

London is ready for the Olympics next year, says Boris Johnson, Mayor of the British capital last Wednesday, 300 days before the massive sporting event. ‘Our stadiums are ready, the Olympic Park is ready and our transportation systems work,’ he told inspectors from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) this week for their last visit to London. Yet there is still a lot to do, Johnson continued: ‘The Olympic fever is already being felt, but we still have to dress the...

Remarkable horse video's (36)

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 08:49:00

Boekelo: Kooremans and Todd in the lead after dressage

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 08:33:00

After the dressage test at the international eventing show in Boekelo (The Netherlands) there are two leaders: Dutch Raf Kooremans and Olympic champion Mark Todd from New Zealand. British Zara Phillips is third. Today the cross country is on the program. Click here for handy links HorsUs

Zwolle International continues

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 08:12:00

Earlier this year the international show Zwolle international made the announcement that it could not make use of the IJsselhallen anymore, the indoor stadion where the event has been situated for years. The organization of Zwolle International to proud that it found a new location for the next edition in January 2012. The event will be named 'Internationaal Concours Noord Nederland' and will take place in Drachten, in the north of The Netherlands. International jumping and dressage shows...

FEI Nations Cup – Top League Statistics

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:35:00

From the moment the concept of a Top League Nations Cup series was first devised by the FEI at the start of the new millennium, it grabbed the imagination and enthusiastic support of all those involved in the sport of Jumping. And now, eight years on, and having returned to its original eight-leg, eight-nation format, some new statistics tell the story of the contribution of individual riders to one of the biggest success-stories in the history of equestrian sport - the FEI Nations...

Handy links: Para Games Breda

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:26:00

Today the first equestrian shows are on the program of the Para Games Breda (PGB), European’s biggest international event for disabled people, taking place in Breda, The Netherlands. The equestrian sport in one of the 20 sports at the PGB. To stay up to date, some handy links Program Competitors Website HorsUs

Carnaval Drum has passed away

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:05:00

The popular sport horse sire, Carnaval Drum, has died at Pembers Hill stud in Hampshire, aged 29. He was put to sleep on 27 September. Carnaval Drum, a 16.2h Dutch warmblood, was bought by Kevin and Annette Cooper as a two-year-old. He had a successful showjumping career with Kevin Cooper — qualifying for the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), the Royal International and winning many open classes — before retiring to stud. Carnaval Drum produced the first ever British-bred World...

Oliver Wehnes is the new German reining champion

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:56:00

German Oliver Wehnes is the new German national reining champion. Although he was the first on the starting list, he scored 217 aboard Lil Ruf Bandit. Especially the sliding stops were very spectacular. The reserve championship was for Markus Süchting and Am I Gray (214,5) and bronze was for Mona Doerr and Gatling Gun (213,5). HorsUs

Bitless Grand Prix at Global Dressage Forum

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 07:19:00

French Grand Prix rider Alizee Fromant will show that it's possible to ride a bitless Grand Prix test at the Global Dressage Forum which is held at Academy Bartels in The Netherlands in October (30-31). Fromant, who is team trainer of the French pony team as well, rides horses the whole day. To keep her inspiration she started to ride her horse Mistral without a bit. 'I wanted to check if I was still one with my horse. I started carefully but I felt an optimal focus from me and my horse....

It's Broadway freestyle kur for Tinne Vilhelmson (video)

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 07:12:00

The Swedish dressage rider Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven and her top horse Favourite will surprise 'friend and enemy' with their new Freestyle music 'It's Broadway’. It's Broadway has been developed and produced by Dutch company Slings Music Cast, and has surprising effects on audience and judges, Slings told Eurodressage. To give the Broadway theme from the '30s and '40s a modern twist, Slings was inspired by the famous DJ D-rok who travels the world with singer Caro Emerald. Eu...

Jumping Indoor Maastricht makes restart in 2012

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 07:08:00

The Dutch international show Jumping Indoor Maastricht hopes to make a new start again in 2012. This was announced by the organization yesterday. This year's edition was canceled due to financial problems. With a new concept Jumping Indoor Maastricht hopes to welcome the 24th edition next year. HorsUs

Belgium team trainer Moritz stays till London Olympics

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:56:00

In February this year, Volker Moritz signed a contract as Belgian team trainer for half a year. After the European Championships in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) it was time for an evaluation of the cooperation between coach, horse riders and the Belgian federation. The result was an extension of the contract up to the Games in London. Volker Moritz will give individual trainings to riders who might represent Belgium at the Olympics in London next year. HorsUs

Back in the picture: Cigar

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:11:00

This race horse was two times 'Horse of the Year' and has won many races: Cigar. Read the complete article about Cigar at the HorsUs page 'Featured' HorsUs

Handy links: Boekelo

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:07:00

Today the international eventing show in Boekelo (The Netherlands) starts. Eventers from all over the world come to Boekelo to compete in this prestigious show. To be up to date, some handy links: Competitors Starting orders and results Website Livestream HorsUs

Dutch dressage stallion Ampère popular in Sweden

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:07:00

The Dutch KWPN breeding stallion Ampère (by Rousseau) is very popular in Sweden. The stallion, which is stabled at the Tullstorp Stables of Jan Brink, has served 141 mares in 2011. Second is another Dutch horse: Zuidenwind (by OOSeven) and third is Dutch bred but Swedish approved Bellagio (by United). HorsUs

New jumping horse for Ludo Philippaerts

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:50:00

The Belgian international show jumping rider Ludo Philippaerts has got a new horse for his Olympic ambition: Challenge vd Begijnakker Z (Chellano Z x Palestro vd Begijnakker). The cooperation between breeder and owner Bart Keisse and rider Rik Hemeryck has come to an end. Bart Keisse: 'Challenge is a once in a life time horse. Therefor I have been looking for the best to make his as goog as possible. I would like to keep Challenge for the Belgian sport and he should be the number one...

HorsUs photo report Anky Fanclub day

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:27:00

Last Saturday it was Anky Fanclub day at the Anky Education Center in Erp. Busses full of fans came to the barn where fans could meet Anky and her horses. There were guided tours and demonstrations. Anky's niece and nephew Demi and Jens have ridden in a jumping clinic and the Dutch pop group JUMP! came to sing. HorsUs

World Animal Day!

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:27:00

World Animal Day is celebrated each year on 4 October. On this day, animal life in all its forms is celebrated, and special events are planned on locations all over the globe. 4 October was originally chosen for World Animal Day because it is the feast day of Francis of Assisi, a nature lover and patron saint of animals and the environment. Numerous churches throughout the world observe the Sunday closest to 4 October with a Blessing for the Animals. However, World Animal Day has now gone...

Dressage Grand Prix horse Two Sox passed away

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:08:00

He just was retired and now he has passed away: Grand Prix dressage horse Two Sox, the British team horse who has been competed by Maria Eilberg. He sustained a field accident on Saturday 1 October 2011, shattering his pastern, and unfortunately had to be put down due to the severity of his injury. The rising 18-year old Westfalian gelding by Ehrentusch was officially retired from his competition career at the 2011 British Dressage Championships at Stoneleigh park mid...

Ask it .... Laragh Hamilton

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:02:00

Recently this 28 year old dressage rider has won the Irish national championships: Laragh Hamilton. For HorsUs she will give an interview in which she answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this talented dressage rider something? Send in your question for Laragh before October 10th and the best five questions will be answered by her. HorsUs

23rd national driving title for IJsbrand Chardon

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:21:00

Dutch four in hand driver IJsbrand Chardon can add another national title to his honor roll. Last weekend he has won his 23rd national title in Deurne, The Netherlands. Internationals Theo Timmerman and Koos de Ronde came second and third. Chardon did not have to take all risk to win and choose to drive 'simple': 'My tactic was to make no mistakes. It was a tough marathon, but I had a good feeling'. Click here for full results HorsUs

Third national title for Irish Laragh Hamilton (video)

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:14:00

Irish dressage rider Laragh Hamilton has won the national championships for the third time. She competed the Irish bred Rakish Paddy mare Claggan Roxy Music. Laragh scored 64.46% to win the Anne King Grand Prix Championship at Cavan Equestrian Centre recently. Click here for full results HorsUs

Three hundred days to London 2012

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:05:00

Last weekend marked 300 days to go to the 2012 London Olympic Games where equestrian sport will celebrate its centenary on the Olympic Programme. So far, teams and individual riders from 18 nations have qualified to compete in the three Olympic equestrian disciplines of Jumping, Dressage and Eventing. Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Ukraine and the USA will be compete alongside host...

Last day 'ask it .... Ben Schröder'

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 11:51:00

He was not even ten years old when Dutch show jumper did his first jumping course and in 1999 he came Dutch champion. For years he is one of the members of the BMC team and he jumps at the highest international level. For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this top show jumping rider something? Send in your question for Ben today via contact@horsus.eu and maybe he will answer your question! HorsUs

Christoph Waltz injured during 'Django Unchained' training

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 10:29:00

A training accident for Django Unchained is keeping Christoph Waltz from Friday night’s New York premiere of Carnage, the new Roman Polanski movie playing at the New York Film Festival. Kevin Costner to Train Slaves in 'Django Unchained'Kurt Russell to Replace Kevin Costner in Quentin Tarantino's 'Django Unchained'Roman Polanski’s 'Carnage' to Open New York Film FestivalDjango doesn’t begin production until November but is in the pre-production stage, with members of the...

No changes in top three FEI eventing rankings

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 09:49:00

The FEI has published the new FEI HSBC eventing rankings. The top three stays the same with British Williom Fox-Pitt in the lead. Mary King is the best female and is still second, before Andrew Nicholson from New Zealand. Shooting star is Alena Tseliapushkina from Bulgaria who jumps from 213 to place 35. Click here for full ranking HorsUs

Edwina Alexander and Jan Tops married

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:27:00

Australian show jumper Edwina Alexander, who currently is the top- ranked female rider in the Fédération Equestre Internationale’s Rolex Rankings, wed Dutch equestrian heavyweight Jan Tops on Sept. 17 at Saint Paul’s Anglican Church in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Tops, 50, is a four-time Olympian, who won gold with the Dutch show jumping team at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. He is also the founder and president of the Global Champions Tour, a series of 10...

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Lamaze, Millar head Canada's Pan-American team

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:27:00

Show jumpers Ian Millar and Eric Lamaze will head the Canadian Show Jumping Team nominated to compete at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, next month. Both Millar and Lamaze have been named with two horses - Millar with In Style and Star Power. Lamaze, however, will be without his Olympic gold medal partner Hickstead, and has been named with the in-form Coriana Van Klapscheut and Sidoline Van de Centaur. Both Millar amd Lamaze have been in top form in recent months....

Handy links: Dutch championship driving

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:31:00

This weekend the Dutch championships driving will take place in Deurne. European champion 2011 IJsbrand Chardon and bronze medallist at the world championships Tom Engbers will compete here as well. To be up to date some handy links: Program Competitors Starting orders and results Website HorsUs

World cup season driving will be exciting

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:16:00

The best of the best will compete against each other in the seven World cup qualifiers driving, starting next month. Australian Boyd Exell has won everything and Dutch IJsbrand Chardon, Swedish Tomas Eriksson, Swiss Werner Ulrich and Hungarian Jozsef Dobrovitz will try to make it Exell difficult to win everything again. There are seven qualifiers in Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, Hungary, Belgium and France. The best six after all shows are qualified for the final in Leipzig...

Navet back to the top with Vancouver?

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:19:00

French show jumper Eric Navet has a new horse to get to the top again: Vancouver, Dutch bred approved stallion by Pacific). Vancouver has been shown by Simon Delestre from France. Navet, world champion with his team and individual, European champion and five time national champion looks forward to the world equestrian games in his own country next year in Normanië, France. HorsUs

Unprecedented demand for London 2012 Paralympic Games tickets

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:38:00

Following the application process for London 2012 Paralympic Games tickets, the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has confirmed that over 100,000 applicants have applied for more than one million tickets. Out of the 300 ticketed sessions available, 126 are oversubscribed in at least one price category across the following Paralympic sports: Archery, Athletics, Boccia, Track Cycling, Equestrian Dressage, Football, Goalball, Judo, Rowing, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Wheelchair...

Dutch driving top prepares for national championships

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:12:00

This weekend the Dutch championships driving will take place in Deurne. European champion 2011 IJsbrand Chardon and bronze medallist at the world championships Tom Engbers will compete here as well in the four in hand. On Saturday October 1st the dressage and obstacles are on the program and on Sunday the marathon. HorsUs

New Danish chef d’equipe from 2012

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:34:00

The Danish showjumping team will get a new chef d’equipe in 2012 as Achaz von Buchwaldt and the Danish Equestrian Federation have decided to part ways at the end of this year. Von Buchwaldt has been responsible for the Danish jumpers over the last six years, and in 2010 he brought the team up into the Top League where they could not manage to hold on to their position this year. The Danish Equestrian Federation states that they have been very happy with the job Von Buchwaldt has done...

Back in the picture: Flemmingh

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:36:00

Although this stallion did not have an impressive carreer in the sport, he has had an amazing influence in the breeding: Flemmingh. Read the complete article about Flemmingh at the HorsUs page 'Featured' HorsUs

Lanaken: double gold for Zangersheide Studbook

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:02:00

Horses from the Zangersheide Studbook claimed two of the three gold medals on offer at the 2011 FEI World Jumping Championships for Young Horses staged in Lanaken, Belgium over the weekend. This event is long-established as the shop window for up-and-coming champions, and for the many breeding organizations who annually compare their merit throughout four days of tough competition. It was a particularly satisfying result for the host venue at Zangersheide Stud, home to the highly...

Ask it ... Ben Schröder

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:41:00

He was not even ten years old when Dutch show jumper did his first jumping course and in 1999 he came Dutch champion. For years he is one of the members of the BMC team and he jumps at the highest international level. For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this show jumper something? Send in your question for Ben before October 3rd and the best five questions will be answered by him. HorsUs

Venezuelan Team Selected for 2011 Pan American Games

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:21:00

The Venezuelan equestrian federation has selected the team that will represent Venezuela at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, on 16 - 19 October 2011. The Venezuelan delegation in all three disciplines is assisted by Rubén Rojas (chief of the delegation), Francisco Mendoza (technical director) and Mónica García. The dressage team includes: Alejandro Gomez - Revenge Irina Moleiro - Sambuca Beatriz Torbay - Don Royal María...

Sweden back in FEI Nations Cup Top League

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:11:00

'Mission accomplished' Swedish show jumper Rolf-Göran Bengstsson said after Sweden has won the Promotional League in Barcelona (Spain) last weekend. Because of this victory Sweden will promote to the FEI Nations Cup Top League. Besides Sweden Switzerland promotes as well and Germany, France, Great Britain, Belgium, Ireland and The Netherlands stay in this league. Result nations cup Promotional League: 1) Sweden - 16 2) Spain - 21 3) Ukraïn - 22 4) Canada - 25 5)...

Anky van Grunsven enjoys her Salinero

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:20:00

Last weekend Dutch Olympian rider Anky van Grunsven and her 17 year old Salinero have come second twice during CHI Donaueschingen in Germany. Judge Plew gave Anky a big compliment: 'After the Grand Prix Special the German judge Plew came to me and said he did not have seen Salinero so good as in the Grand Prix Special before. That makes me incredible proud!' Anky said. 'I rode a super test in the Special but twice I made mistake in the changes of leg. That was studid as this cost me...

Zangersheide aproves cloned stallion

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:27:00

The Belgian stud book Zangersheide has aproved 14 new stallions last weekend. Unique was the aproval of Chellano Alpha Z (by Contender), a clone of Chellano Z.For the first time a cloned stallion was shown on a stallion show and aproved. Nine two or three year old horses have been aproved, the rest is older. Among other former KWPN champion Cosun (by Up to Date) HorsUs

Olympian judges announced

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:22:00

Last weekend in Lausanne (Switzerland) the names of the Olympian and Para Olympian judges have been named. Judges Olympic Games: - Leif Törnblad (Denmark) - Maribel Alonso (Mexico) - Jean-Michel Roudier (France) - Gary Rockwell (USA) - Wim Ernes (The Netherlands) - Evi Eisenhardt (Germany) - Chair man: Stephan Clarke (Great Britain) Judges Paralympic Games: - Lilian Iannone (Argentinia) - Freddy Leyman (Belgium) - Anne Prain (France) - Gudrun Hofinga...

WC pony driving: Chardon junior like his father

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:08:00

At the world championships pony driving Dutch Bram Chardon has won gold in the four in hand. Bram is the son of world champion four in hand driving horses IJsbrand Chardon. In the pairs German Dieter Baackmann took the lead after dressage and kept the lead so he won gold. Single driver Kristina Klindt from Denmark took the gold in her class. Germany won the nations cup, followed by The Netherlands and the USA took bronze. Click here for full results HorsUs

Donaueschingen: Anky second again

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 12:36:00

Today Dutch Anky van Grunsven has come second again aboard her topper Salinero at the international show in Donaueschingen (Germany). And again German Ulla Salzgeber and Herzruf's Erbe win, this time the Grand Prix Special. Anky scored just one point less than Ulla although three out of five judges has placed her as the winner. In the opinion of Swedish judge Lacobaeus Ulla has ridden a much better test than Anky and had a difference of almost two percent in the scores. German Kristina...

Last day 'ask it .... Roel van Dijk'

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:40:00

He is the new Dutch reining champion: Roel van Dijk. This 24 year old rider has won this national title aboard his 14 year old A Shining Sensation during the Dutch Western Riding Festival in The Hague (The Netherlands) two weeks ago. For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this top reining rider something? Send in your question for Roel today via contact@horsus.eu and maybe he will answer your question! HorsUs

Dutch Rob Ehrens looks back and forward (video)

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:35:00

The Dutch team trainer Rob Ehrens does have a mixed feeling about the European championships show jumping which have taken place in Spain last weekend. His main goal was to qualify with the team for the Olympics in London next year and he succeeded. But the Dutch riders were so close to a team medal and an individual medal and went home without. Important in the coming year are the top league shows in Rome, Sankt Gallen, Aachen and Rotterdam. We start with a wide selection and towards the...

Donaueschingen: Grand Prix for Salzgeber

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:22:00

Today the Grand Prix dresage has been ridden in Donaueschingen, Germany. The victory was for Ulla Salzgeber and 12 year old Herzruf's Erbe. This German combination scored over 76%. Dutch Anky van Grunsven got 74,915% and came second. German Uta Gräf got the third prize after riding her test aboard Le Noir (72,553%). Tomorrow the Grand Prix Special is on the program. Click here for full result Click here for handy links Donaueschin...

Haddad and Lyle winners at World cup show Saugerties

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 11:49:00

In Saugerties, USA, a World cup qualifier has taken place last weekend. Catherin Haddad beat herself in the Grand Prix. The American rider won the class aboard 11 year old Hanoverian gelding Winyamaro (by Walt Disney). She scored 68,88%. With 14 year old Cadillac (by Solos Carex) she came second with 68,55%. Adrienne Lyle, competing for the USA as well, showed Oldenburger Wizard (by Weltmeyer) and choose to ride the freestyle which she won with almost 75%. Haddad came second aboard...

Arabs the first to tame the horse

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 07:31:00

Saudi archaeologists claim that it were the Arabs who domesticated the horse nine thousand years ago. This statement contradicts the prevailing theory that nomads on the steppes of Central Asia around 3500 BC were the first to tame horses. The Saudis make their decisions based on excavations. What they have for solid evidence for the domestication of horses is still unclear. During a press conference, a number of finds as spearheads, human remains and sewing were shown, but no horse...

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Sat, 24 Sep 2011 07:10:00

WC pony driving: Dieter Baackmann leads the pairs after dressage

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:48:00

At the world championships in Lipica (Slovenia) German Dieter Baackmann is in the lead after dressage for pair driving. Het got 39,68 penalties and Stephan Koch, from Gremany as well, was the only one who stayed a bit close with 41,47. Jennifer Matheson from the USA is third with 46,08 penalties. On Saturday the marathon will take place. Click here for handy links and livestream HorsUs

EC champions Hester and Dujardin at Global Dressage Forum

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:10:00

Two favourites for the Olympic team dressage title, which will be at stake in August 2012 in London, are coming to Holland on October 30-31th to give a clinic with some of their best horses. The English riders Carl Hester and his student and stable mate Charlote Dujardin were the sensation at the European Championships in Rotterdam. The English did beat the Germans (with Totilas) and the Dutch (with Adelinde Cornelissen) in the team competitionand won the first gold medal in dressage for...

Equestrian discipline new at ParaGamesBreda

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:08:00

Over 3000 athletes from over 40 coutries will compete at the ParaGamesBreda (PGB), which are held from October 6 to 9 in The Netherlands. In the next edition, the equestrian sport is part of the program for the first time. More than hundred riders from 18 countries have entered for the equestrian disciplines. Recently the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has awarded the ParaGamesBreda with a paralympic certification. The PGB is the first sport event for disabled people...

Maria Eilberg's Two Sox retired

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:11:00

One of British Dressage's superstar horses performed his last piaffe, pirouette and passage in front of a packed crowd at the Dressage Deluxe National Dressage Championships. On completion of her test in the Dressage Deluxe Grand Prix Freestyle Championship, his rider Maria Eilberg announced that her partner of nine years, Two Sox, is to retire from competition. The Ehrentusch-sired gelding will be 18 its next birthday and Maria wants him to go out on a high at a venue that he adores....

Handy links: CHI Donaueschingen

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:24:00

Today in Donaueschingen (Germany) an international show starts with dressage, show jumping and driving on the program. The show, that takes place for the 55th year, lasts till Sunday and for dressage among others Dutch Anky van Grunsven and her Olympian horse Salinero have entered and German Isabell Werth and Ulla Salzgeber. To be up to date some handy links: Website Program Competitors Starting orders and results Livestream HorsUs

Global Money race horse runs further in Sweden

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:07:00

The successful Swedish racehorse Global Money will definitely continue his career in Sweden. Under the leadership of Dutch Hugo Langeweg Jr. he has won thirteen of sixteen starts, with an impressive speed in the Oslo Grand Prix meeting in 1.12,3. The son of Love You competed in the Swedish Derby, but because of an unfortunate race he only came sixth. The winner of the series will be trained by Bjorn Goop and must go up against his age peers. In the Netherlands he won all races except...

Back in the picture: E.T. FRH

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:31:00

With Austrian Hugo Simon in the saddle, this small chestnut always was a candidate for the victory: show jumper E.T. FRH In 1987 a stallion foal was born out of Hanoverian mother Gracia who was served by the Hanoverian stallion Espri: E.T.FRH, the horse which came fourth individually with Hugo Simon at the Olympic Games in Atlanta (USA) in 1996. Also, E.T. won the World Cup final twice and he has won many international...

Handy links: WC pony driving

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:29:00

Today the world championship pony driving will start in Lipica, Slovenia. This championship is held for the fifth time. About eighty drivers are about to compete from 17 countries. There are singles, pairs and four in hand driving. To be up to date some handy links: Program Competitors Starting orders and results Marathon obstacles Website Livestream HorsUs

Ask it ... Roel van Dijk

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:36:00

He is the new Dutch reining champion: Roel van Dijk. This 24 year old rider has won this national title aboard his 14 year old A Shining Sensation during the Dutch Western Riding Festival in The Hague (The Netherlands) last weekend. For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this reining champion something? Send in your question for Roel before September 26th and the best five questions will be answered by him. HorsUs

World championships pony driving next weekend

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:28:00

Tomorrow the world championship pony driving will start in Lipica, Slovenia. This championship is held for the fifth time. About eighty drivers are about to compete from 17 countries. There are singles, pairs and four in hand driving. Tittle defender is Dutch Melanie Beckerin the singles; German Daniel Schneiders has won the title in pairs but he moved to the four in hand. Tobias Bücker from Germany is reigning champion in this class. Favourites for the team medals are title...

Third national title for Laura Bechtolsheimer

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:05:00

European gold medallist, silver medallist from WEG Kentucky and 2008 Olympic dressage rider Laura Bechtolsheimer from Great Britain has become supreme national champion for the third time. Laura and her father Wilfried's 16 year old gelding Andretti H (Aarking x Cerrin) were crowned 2011 Dressage Deluxe National Champions for the second year running on a score of 76.80%. In a close fought battle with emerging star Michael Eilberg, Laura finally clinched the title with an impressive...

Cira Baeck: Belgium is pretty good reining country

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:31:00

The Belgium reining rider Cira Baeck runs the Eifel Gold Ranch in Amel (Belgium). Belgium is a very succesful country in this equestrian discipline: last year silver was won by the team. For HorsUs Cira answered your questions. She tells how a day of her top horse Peek a Boom looks and she explains why reining reins are much longer than dressage reins. Read the complete interview here HorsUs

The new European champion is Rolf-Göran Bengtsson

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:11:00

It was excited till the last rider, Dutch Gerco Schröder, who was in the lead till the last round at the European championships is Madrid (Spain) last weekend. New Orleans touched two fences and that made Swedish Rolf-Göran Bengtsson and Ninja la Silla the new European champions. The individual silver was for German Carsten-Otto Nagel and Corradina and British Nick Skelton won bronze with Carlo. Gerco Schröder came fourth. Individual results EC show jumping: 1)...

New Grand Prix Special for Olympics 2012

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:04:00

On the 1st of October, the national federations and the FEI will implement the new Grand Prix Special test, a shorter version, especially made for the London 2012 Olympics. Dutch team coach Sjef Janssen was one of the people behind the new test. 'I wrote and tested him, together with representatives of the IDRC, IDTC and the judges. The test is quite nice to ride and has been made especially for the London Olympics. This test is a shorter test, as the...

Roel van Dijk new Dutch champion reining

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:02:00

Last weekend the Dutch championship reining has taken place at the Dutch western riding festival in The Hague (The Netherlands). Roel van Dijk showed to be the best aboard A Shining Sensation. A run-off was needed for silver and bronze. Dutch team trainer Caspar de Jonge: 'Roel has ridden a perfect pattern: a high rythm, super circles and stops.' For 14 year old A Shining Sensation this was his last performance before his retirement. Anne Grether and Slide me some sugar came second and...

Last day 'ask it .... Lee Pearson'

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 11:22:00

Nine-times paralympic games gold medallist British dressage rider Lee Pearson is back in the saddle after breaking his back and plans to be out competing again in October. The goal is to compete again at international level soon. Always wanted to ask this top international dressage rider something? Send in your question for Lee today via contact@horsus.eu and maybe he will answer your question! HorsUs

EC jumping Madrid: double gold birthday present for Nagel?

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 09:19:00

Carsten-Otto Nagel is the man of the moment in Madrid. The 48-year-old already has a team gold medal in his back pocket after yesterday’s German victory at the FEI European Jumping Championships and, as leader of the individual rankings, he’s hoping to make that double gold here at the Club de Campo de Villa Madrid tomorrow. Nagel will celebrate his 49th birthday next Friday, and what better present could there be than two European gold medals to add to the team gold from last...

Show horses become sea horses

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 08:54:00

In preparation to a Horse race in Malta some trainers let their horses swim in the sea. This swim training makes the muscles loose. Photograpfer Kurt Arrigo made a photo report. ‘I had to go really deep to avoid the hoofs of the horses but it was really special.’ Click here for some beautiful pictures Algemeen Dagblad / HorsUs

CDI The Hague: Rieky Young wins aboard Brady Chex

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 17:47:00

For the first time an international reining show has taken place at the Dutch Western Riding Festival in The Hague (The Netherlands). Too bad there was an international show in Italy at the same time so there were not that many competitors. Dutch Rieky Young won with her palomino Brady Chex. One of the judges was George MAschalani, born as a Lebanese and changed nationality into German: 'Rieky's run was really good. In the circles Brady Chex had a nice balance and the stops were super....

EC jumping Madrid: gold for Germany

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 08:14:00

Yesterday in Madrid (Spain) the European team gold for show jumping was received by Germany. Otto Beckers team, Marco Kutscher with Cornet Obolensky, Carsten-Otto Nagel with Corradina, Janne-Friederike Meyer with Cellagon Lambrasco and Ludger Beerbaum with Gotha FRH were the best. France came second and bronze was for Great Britain. Individually German Carsten Otto Nagel is in the lead with his Corradina British Nick Skelton and Carlo are in second position, Dutch Gerco...

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Sat, 17 Sep 2011 08:01:00

British Horseracing Authority launches initiative to revolutionize the coaching of Jockeys

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:01:00

Recently the British Horseracing Authority has announced the launch of a new coaching and mentoring program designed to further improve levels of horsemanship and professionalism in the sport. For the past year, eight Jockeys have been training for their UKCC coaching qualification. This course is widely regarded for top level sports coaching qualification used across the board in a majority of sports. The program was driven by a desire to expand the level of ongoing training and...

Course designer EC jumping: I made a mistake

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 07:37:00

In total only nine combinations stayed clear at the second day of the European championships in Madrid, Spain. The course was very tough and at the water many mistakes were made. Much more than normal. Course designer Santiago Varelo: 'we know horses jump water better on gras than on sand but too many mistakes were made at the water fence. I think the horses did not have enough respect for the small obstacle I put in front of the water. It might be an optical problem and together with the...

EC jumping Madrid: The Dutch in the lead in exciting nations cup

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 07:27:00

The Dutch jumping riders have taken over the lead in the exciting nations cup at the European championship in Madrid (Spain). In total only nine competitors stayed clear in the difficult course and three of them were Dutch: Eric van der Vleuten (Utascha), Gerco Schröder (New Orleans) and Jeroen Dubbeldam (Simon). Germany stays second, France, first after day 1, is now third. In the individual ranking German Carsten-Otto Nagel and his Corradina is on top, followed by Irish Billy Twomey...

Boyd wins British National Horse Fours Championship for the seventh time

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:39:00

With a dressage score of 32.90, winning the marathon phase and the only double clear in the class through the cones Australian Boyd Exell retained his British National Horse Fours Champion title at Windsor (Great Britain) recently. The reigning world champion, who is based in England, won the title in 2002, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010 as well. Boyd Exell / HorsUs

EC jumping Madrid: France in the lead in nations cup

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:58:00

After the first day at the European championships show jumping in Madrid, Spain, the French are in the lead in the nations cup. Germany is second, Sweden third. For the first four countries, The Netherlands is fourth, the difference is less then one fence down. Today the second part of the nations cup will take place, tomorrow the third part. Frence Olivier Guillon and his Lord de Theize were the fastest of the day yesterday. He is in the lead followed by Australian Stefan Eder...

William Funnell's showjumper Kepi D'Elle passed away

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:18:00

British William Funnell's top ride, Kepi d'Elle, has died from colic. Grooms at the Funnells' Dorking yard found the 13-year-old selle Français stallion in distress at 7am on September 1st . "It happened so quickly — while the vet was on the phone, he collapsed. By 7.15am he was dead," said stable jockey Daniel Moseley, who shares the ride with William. It is thought the horse suffered an internal rupture. "Kepi's been on great form. He's won two area...

Lyon to host FEI world cup jumping and dressage finals 2014

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:15:00

Following the withdrawal last week of Guadalajara’s (MEX) bid to host the FEI World Cup™ Final Jumping in 2014, the FEI Bureau has allocated the FEI World Cup™ Jumping and Dressage Finals 2014 to Lyon (FRA). The French city was one of two bidders for the 2014 Finals. “We very much regret that Guadalajara was not able to comply with the FEI requirements within the timeframe and we understand that they need some more time to put on a perfect event. They are now...

Japan qualifies for Olympics eventing

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:37:00

Japan has secured qualification for the Olympic Eventing next year following the London 2012 Eventing Team Qualifier for Asia-Pacific nations which took place at the Fidelity Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials (GBR) from 8-11 September. New Zealand, led by Clarke Johnstone, finished first in the team competition, but they are already qualified for London 2012 after claiming team bronze at last year’s Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Kentucky (USA). The battle for...

EC endurance: team gold for France, individual gold for Spain

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 07:31:00

Spain's record-breaking partnership of Maria Alvarez Ponton and Nobby took their fourth Championship title in a row when putting in another phenomenal performance at the FEI European Endurance Championships 2011 in Florac, France recently. And the host nation had plenty to celebrate too, as Virginie Atger, Julien Goachet, Sunny Demedy and Benedicte Santisteva claimed the team honours for France. Concerns about the intense heat in the days leading up to the event dissipated when a...

New Zealand Team for 2011 Olympic Qualifier Announced

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 07:30:00

Helen Hughes-Keen, chair of the New Zealand dressage selectors, has announced the NZ Team who will contest the Group F & G Olympic Group Team Qualifier in Sydney on Friday 28 October 2011 at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre, the venue for the 2000 Olympic Games Equestrian events. The New Zealand team: Shiwon Green - Gosh Louisa Hill - Bates Antonello Nicki Pope - Fabarchie Vanessa Way - KH Arvan The travelling Reserve is Otillie Upshall with Tama Park Bradman and...

Back in the picture: Sandro Hit

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 07:19:00

This Oldenburger breeding stallion became world champion young horses with Dr. Ulf Möller in the saddle: Sandro Hit. Sandro Hit was born in 1993 out of elite mare Loretta (by Ramino) which has been served by Sandro Song. Read the complete article about Sandro Hit at the HorsUs page 'Featured' HorsUs

EC jumping: Spain first to start in nations cup

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:04:00

Spain is the first country to start in the nations cup during the European championships jumping in Madrid, Spain. Seventeen teams will compete in this nations cup. Starting order: 1) Spain 2) Great-Britain 3) Poland 4) Switzerland 5) Ireland 6) The Netherlands 7) Sweden 8) Norway 9) Italy 10) Belgium 11) Denmark 12) Portugal 13) France 14) Germany 15) Hongary 16) Austria Hongary, Portugal and Austria just have three riders per team. Six riders will compete individually....

Ask it .... Lee Pearson

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:23:00

Nine-times paralympic games gold medallist British dressage rider Lee Pearson is back in the saddle after breaking his back and plans to be out competing again in October. The goal is to compete again at international level soon. Always wanted to ask Lee something? Send in your question for Lee before September 19 via contact@horsus.eu and maybe he will answer your question. HorsUs

Handy links: EC jumping Madrid

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:36:00

Today the European championships jumping start in Spain’s capital Madrid. Reigning European champion Kevin Staut from France will defend his title. Two years ago he competed Kraque Boom, now he will tack up Silvana de Hus. To be up to date some handy links: Program Participants Results Website HorsUs

Calgary: Lamaze and Hickstead unbeatable

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:10:00

A record crowd of 89,632 came out to watch the last day of jumping at the 2011 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament. It was the richest day of show jumping on the FEI calendar. The one million dollar CN International got underway with 35 horse/rider combinations competing for the top 12 spots to advance to the second round. The first round, a 580 meter course designed by Leopoldo Palacios (VEN), only saw 2 clear rounds. Nineteen year old Martin Fuchs (SUI) and 43 year old...

EC eventing juniors: Zoe Brenan champion

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:03:00

British Zoe Brenan and Litino K are the new European champions for eventing juniors. The championship has taken place in Vale Sabroso in Portugal. France Keven Seigner and Or du Genet got the reserve championship and David Doel from Great Britain and Kings Cross got the bronze medal. These first three were all clear in the cross country and had no time penalties. In the jumping they were all clear as well. Brenan was the best in dressage. Click here for full results HorsUs

Famous sculpture returns to Greenwich Park for 2012 Games

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:06:00

A sculpture made by Henry Moore in 1976 has been returned to Greenwich Park ahead of the London 2012 Games. The return of the sculpture, titled ‘Large Standing Figure: Knife Edge’ has been made possible through joint funding from The Friends of Greenwich Park, the London 2012 Organising Committee and The Royal Parks. It is being displayed in the Park due to popular demand and will be in place throughout the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, when the Park will host...

Ashley Holzer: Canada sets up programs for dressage talents

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:31:00

Canadian dressage rider Ashley Holzer has represented her country at several Olympic Games and other big championships. For HorsUs she has answered questions sent in by visitors of this website. Ashley tells about her experience as a guinea pig at the European championships last months in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) and about her young talents. Besides this she tells about dressage in Canada and about the programms they have to help riders to reach the top. Click here to read the...

Calgary: France wins nations cup with three riders

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:03:00

The French team with only three riders has won the nations cup in Calgary (Canada). Jerome Hurel, Marc Dilasser and Roger Yves Bost got 18 penalties in total and that was better then all other countries. Canada came second, Switzerland thrid. Reigning Olympic champion Eric Lamaze was the only one with a double clear round. He competed his top horse Hickstead. Click here for full results HorsUs

Last day 'ask it .... Jeroen Devroe'

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 09:01:00

This year he won the Belgian national dressage title for the seventh time and he already represented his country at several big championships: Jeroen Devroe. Always wanted to ask this top international dressage rider something? Send in your question for Jeroen today via contact@horsus.eu and maybe he will answer your question! HorsUs

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Sun, 11 Sep 2011 08:29:00

EC eventing juniors: Germany in the lead

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:24:00

Germany is in the lead after dressage at the European championships eventing for juniors in Vale Sabroso in Portugal. Ireland is second, Great Britain third. In the individual standings British Emily King is in the lead with her Mr Hiro. German Josephine Wilms is the runner up with Corvette D and Irish Tori Dixon and Shadow Light are third so far. Today the cross country will be ridden. It's very hot in Portugal at the moment. Click here for results HorsUs

Marcus Ehning's Plot Blue injured, no Europeans

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 07:49:00

German jumping rider Marcus Ehning can't go to the European championships in Madrid (Spain) next week due to an injury of his horse Plot Blue. For the German team this is, after Christian Ahlmann, the second rider that has to withdraw. Team trainer Otto Becker: 'This is really bad luck, Ehning and Plot Blue were in fantastic shape the last months. The German team member are now: Ludger Beerbaum (Gotha) Marco Kutscher (Cornet Obolensky) Janne-Friederike Meyer (Lambrasco) Carste...

Para rider Lee Pearson back after serious injury

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:20:00

Nine-times paralympic games gold medallist British dressage rider Lee Pearson is back in the saddle after breaking his back and plans to be out competing again in October. The goal is to compete again at international level soon. "I'm not in any pain but I'm very stiff and very, very unfit," he said. "This is my second week back riding and I've had to take off the shirt I was wearing — you could have rung it out." Lee fell off during a training...

Swiss back in FEI Nations Cup

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:09:00

Switzerland is back in the FEI Nations cup by winning the Promotional League. In this league Sweden came second, Italy third. Switzerland and Sweden were both on top of the Promotional League untill the last show which was won by the Swiss. Sweden came only tenth at the show in Bratislava (Slowakia). In Barcelona the final of the Promotional League will take place (September 22-25) and the winner will promote to the FEI Nations Cup as well. After this season the USA and Denmark has...

Special picture Salinero in exhibition 'Dedicated'

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:42:00

Double Olympic champion Salinero has been photographed by famous Dutch photograpfer Marie Cécile Thijs. The picture will be shown at the exhibition 'Dedicated' in Amsterdam from October 22 till December 3rd. Dedicated shows an overview of the work of Marie Cécile Thijs. Although her subjects are very different, in all the portraits the same intense dedication exists. Marie Cécile Thijs HorsUs

Blenheim hosts London 2012 Olympic eventing team qualifier

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 07:35:00

A world-class field will be competing at this week’s Fidelity Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials (8-11 September 2011, Great Britain) and the event will also welcome three nations - Japan, New Zealand, and Australia - for its London 2012 team Eventing qualifier for Africa, Middle East, South East Asia and Oceania (FEI Olympic Groups F and G). South Africa will be represented by individual riders. Japan and Australia will be vying to secure the opportunity to join host nation...

Rio: Werth wins freestyle but misses her Frederik

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 07:15:00

German Isabell Werth has won the Grand Prix at the international show in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) last weekend. This duo has won the freestyle as well and took € 20.000,- home. Werth and Warum Nicht got 76,700% and she was happy with her kur. On her website Werth writes: 'Hannes started with a good Grand Prix and though we had several minor mistakes we could win the test. Then in the Kuer he was absolutely gorgeous so we won the golden ribbon, too. The only drop of bitterness during...

Para EC: freestyle gold medals brings British haul to eight

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 07:03:00

With the Team and three Individual titles already under their belt, the British brought their gold medal haul to a magnificent eight when adding victory in Freestyle Grades Ia, II, III and IV to their tally on the final afternoon of the FEI European Para-Equestrian Dressage Championships 2011 at Moorsele in Belgium yesterday. Only Denmark's Stinna Kaastrup prevented them from making it a complete whitewash in the closing stages of the event that produced fantastic competition and...

Jumping team Poland for Madrid announced

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:53:00

In about a week the European championships jumping start in Madrid, Spain. Polish team trainer Rüdiger Wassibauer has announced his team: Andrzej Lemanskiwith Bischof L / 1997 /stallion/ Bachus – Fernando/ Piotr Sawicki with Caballus / 2001/ stallion/ Caretano Z – Grannus/ Msciwoj Kiecon with Urbane / 2001/ mare / Landeur - Winckenburgh / Antoni Tomasewski with Trojka / 2001/mare/ Lavendel – Cabrol / Lukasz Wasilewski with Vavantos vd...

Back in the picture: Humorist

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 07:24:00

Even though he came only three years old, he is a famous racing horse in the beginning of the 20th century: Humorist. Read the complete article about Humorist here HorsUs

Ask it .... Jeroen Devroe

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:50:00

This year he won the Belgian national dressage title for the seventh time and he already represented his country at several big championships: Jeroen Devroe. Always wanted to ask this Belgian dressage rider something? Send in your question for Jeroen before September 12 via contact@horsus.eu and maybe he will answer your question. HorsUs

European champion Chardon: 'Cool!'

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:21:00

'Cool!', Dutch driver IJsbrand Chardon said after winning his first European title. This was a very special title as this was the first European championship after 30 years again. This championship was held in Breda, The Netherlands, during Outdoor Brabant. Still, there were some wishes for four in hand driver Chardon: he couldn't beat Australian Boyd Exell who won the international competition. He did not win the title as he is no European. The plan is to organize the European...

Impression Outdoor Brabant (video)

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:09:00

Last July the organisation of the Dutch show Breda Hippique has announced that the event will make a new start as Outdoor Brabant. Last weekend the first edition of Outdoor Brabant has taken place with the comeback of the European championship four in hand driving after 30 years. Here some video's for a nice impression of this show: Outdoor Brabant / HorsUs

OOSeven sold to Australia

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:09:00

The Dutch breeding stallion OOSeven has been sold to Australian stallion owner David Shoobrigde. OOSeven, by Rubinstein, is 15 years old now and competed small tour level with Dutch Imke Schellekens Bartels. Recently OOSeven has made his Grand Prix debut with Dutch rider Joyce Lenaerts. Joyce: 'Of course I will miss him but I think OOSeven will be very happy with his new owner. He will be a very good breeding stallion there.' HorsUs

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Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:58:00

Hans Peter Minderhoud: Team trainer choose Nadine for her routine

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 07:36:00

Dutch Hans Peter Minderhoud has been a member of the Dutch team that has competed at the European championship in Rotterdam in The Netherlands. At this show his top horse Exquis Nadine said good bye to the sport after she had performed her last freestyle kur in the final of this championship. For HorsUs Hans Peter has answered questions that were sent in. Hans Peter tells how he deals with spooky horses and how he prepares for a show. Besides this he was asked why Exquis...

Madeleine Brugman Dutch eventing champion

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 07:00:00

Dutch eventer Madeleine Brugman is the new Dutch champion. She won the title during the international show Outdoor Brabant. The international victory in the three star competition was for Swedsih Christoffer Forsberg who rode Piece of Hope. Brugman and Edino came second, German Frank Ostholt and Mr Medicott third. There was a Dutch victory in the two star show for Alice Naber-Lozeman and Peter Parker. Belhium Frederik Smet and United were the runners up and France Nicolas Touzaint came...

Rio: Werth and Hannes win

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 07:51:00

In Brazil, in Rio de Janeiro, a big international equestrian show is taking place. Yesterday German Isabell Werth has won the Grand Prix aboard Warum Nicht, who's nick name is Hannes. She got just over 71% for her test. Dutch Edward Gal brought Interfloor Next One and came second (69%). Victoria Max-Theurer from Austria came third aboard the 13 year old stallion Eichendorff (68,4%). Click here for full results HorsUs

Last day 'ask it .... Joanne Eccles'

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 07:41:00

She is the new European champion vaulting: Joanne Eccles. This 22 year old vaulter from Scotland won this title last week in Le Mans in France. She will give an interview for HorsUs in which she answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this top vaulter something? Send in your question for Joanne today via contact@horsus.eu and maybe she will answer your question! HorsUs

Eventing Breda: Brugman in the lead

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 07:40:00

During Outdoor Brabant in Breda (The Netherlands) an international three star eventing takes place and this competition counts for the Dutch championship as well. Dutch Madeleine Brugman is in the lead after dressage and jumping in the show and in the Dutch championship. Brugman competes her Edino and did a very good dressage test which brought her in the lead immediately. Due to a clear roundshe still tops the ranking so far. Dutch Raf Kooremans is the runner up with his horse Cavalor...

EC four in hand: gold for Chardon?

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 07:33:00

For the first time in 30 years, there is a European championship four in hand taking place again. The event takes place in Breda (The Netherlands) and the Dutch are in the lead in the nations cup. Besides this, Dutch IJsbrand Chardon is keen on winning the European title. Yesterday Chardon has won the marathon. In the overall ranking Australian Boyd Exell is in the lead but as he is no European rider he doesn't count for the championship. Chardon: 'I want to win the title but I also want...

Double gold for brilliant Bulgarians at Balkan Endurance Championships

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 07:10:00

The host nation scooped team and individual gold at the FEI Balkan Endurance Championships 2011 staged at Koprivshtitsa in Bulgaria last weekend. The Bulgarian side were the only finishers in the three-nation team contest, while Miroslav Borshosh produced an impressive and well-judged performance with his Arab gelding, Munir B, to emphatically claim the individual title. Koprivshtitsa, which lies on the Topolnitsa River and in the Sredna Gora mountains, is well-known for its architecture...

Hester & Pearson perform alongside the Spanish Riding School

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:11:00

The Spanish Riding School of Vienna announce their 60th international tour due to start this year and with only three London dates – tickets for this exclusive event, to be held at Wembley Arena in November 2011 are a must for families, horse lovers and those with an interest in this wonderful Viennese cultural experience. This year Olympic and Paralympic dressage riders Carl Hester and Lee Pearson are performing a specially choreographed routine prior to the Spanish Riding...

German team for EC Madrid announced

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 07:31:00

German team trainer Otto Becker has named five riders for the European championships show jumping in Madrid (Spain) in about ten days. Just before the championship he will name the four that will represend Germany. Becker selected: Ludger Beerbaum and Gotha Marcus Ehning and Plot Blue Marco Kutscher and Cash Janne-Friederike Meyer and Cellagon Lambrasco Carsten-Otto Nagel and Corradina Germany is in good shape: last weekend they have won the nations cup in...

Hoekstra rejigs British team plans

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 07:17:00

Great Britain will be without the services of prolific Nations Cup riders Robert Smith and Michael Whitaker for next month's European Showjumping Championships in Madrid. British team manager Rob Hoekstra has rejigged his plans after Smith's horse Talan and Whitaker's mount GIG Amai were ruled out with minor injuries. With the huge importance of London 2012 ahead for Britain's elite showjumpers, it has been decided not to risk either horse. Hoekstra has confirmed a five-combination...

William Fox-Pitt takes the lead in the HSBC rankings

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 07:06:00

William Fox-Pitt (GBR) has taken over from team mate Mary King as world number one in the HSBC Rankings. The British rider, who is competing at the second last leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™ at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials this week, is now seven points clear of King and will be wearing the HSBC armband at Burghley. Both Fox-Pitt and King were part of the British team that secured bronze at the HSBC FEI European Eventing Championships in Luhmühlen (GER) last weekend, but...

EC four in hand: three horses did not pass vet check

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 07:02:00

Yesterday the vet check for the European championships four in hand driving has taken place. There were 254 horses presented and three did not pass the vet check. Those horses belong to the British, German and Swedish team. This European championships is back after 30 years and takes place during Outdoor Brabant in Breda, The Netherlands. HorsUs

EC four in hand driving: 12 nations present with team

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:13:00

For the First time since 30 years there is an European championship again. It will take place during Outdoor Brabant in Breda, The Netherlands, September 1-4. For the nations cup 12 countries have entered. Big favourite for gold is The Netherlands that seems to be unbeatable the last years. But there more strong competitors. Among others reigning world champion Boyd Exell from Australia, Zoltan Lazar from Hongary, Swiss Werner Ulrich and Swedish Tomas Eriksson. HorsUs

Handy links: Outdoor Brabant

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:27:00

During Outdoor Brabant the European championships four in hand driving is on the program in Breda (The Netherlands). Besides this discipline there is the Dutch championship eventing and there are competitions in several other equestrian disciplines. To be up to date, some handy links: Programm Competitors and starting orders Results Website HorsUs

EC Jumping: Dutch team named by Rob Ehrens

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:16:00

Dutch chef d’équipe Rob Ehrens has announced his team for the European championships in Madrid (Spain) September 13-18. The riders that will represent The Netherlands are: Jeroen Dubbeldam with BMC Van Grunsven Simon, Gerco Schröder with Eurocommerce New Orleans or Eurocommerce London, Eric van der Vleuten with VDL Groep Utascha SFN and Maikel van der Vleuten with VDL Groep Verdi. Jur Vrieling with VDL Bubalu is the reserve. For Van der Vleuten jr. (23) this is the...

Handy links: EC para equestrian dressage

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:14:00

Today the vet check will take place at the European championships for the para equestrian dressage. The coming days competitors from 19 countries will do their utmost best to ride their best test. To be up to date, some handy links: Competitors Programm Results Website HorsUs

Back in the picture: Poëtin

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:03:00

She got famous by winning the world championships for young horses in Verden (Germany). But she got world famous when she was sold for the amount of 2,5 million Euro: Poëtin. Read the complete story about Poëtin at the HorsUs page 'Featured' HorsUs

CHIO Rotterdam: Beezie Madden beats them all (video)

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:16:00

She is 48 years old but she knows how to win: American Beezie Madden has won the Grand Prix in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) aboard Clinton bred Coral Reef Via Volo last weekend. Dutch Jeroen Dubbeldam and Simon came close but not close enough and finished second in the very exciting jump off. For Beezie it’s the second time she wins the Grand Prix in Rotterdam. The first time was in 1999 with Innocence. ‘It’s incredible how the sport has changed. Look at the footing....

Hors La Loi II passed away

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:07:00

At the age of 16 the jumping horse Hors La Loi II (v. Papillon Rouge) has passed away. The former KWPN breeding stallion has been castrated but has been important for the breeding. Among his offspring Untouchable (Daniel Deusser), Vocas (McLain Ward) and talented Woodstock O (Laura Kraut). Hors la Loi II has been competing at Grand Prix level with Hugo Simon from Austria suffered a tendon rapture after playing in a paddock. The situation got worse and worse and the decision has been...

Jumping horse Quick Star passed away

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:58:00

Yesterday the jumping horse Quick Star has passed away at the age of 29. The son of Galoubet A has won his first Grand Prix when he was seven in Palm Beach (USA) with Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum in the saddle. Quickstar and his rider moved to Europe and were succesful here as well: there were victories in the Grand Prix's of Maastricht (The Netherlands), Mannheim (Germany) and München (Germany). Meredith's sponsor sold Quick Star and his new rider was British Nick Skelton. The popular...

Canadian Dressage Combos for 2011 Pan American Games

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:14:00

The Dressage Canada Selection Committee for the Pan American Games has approved the following nominations for the 2011 Pan American Games taking place in Guadalajara, MEX. The dressage portion of the Pan American Games will be held from October 16 – 19, 2011 at the Guadalajara Country Club. In alphabetical order, the riders and horses for the team nominations are: Diane Creech - Robbie W Tom Dvorak - Viva’s Salieri W Tina Irwin - Winston Crystal Kroetch - Lymrix Al...

Two more eventing teams qualify for the 2012 Olympics

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:10:00

France and Sweden qualified for the London 2012 Olympic Games as a result of their placings in the HSBC FEI European Eventing Championships 2011 team competition. France finished in silver medal position on a score of 151.10 and Sweden placed fourth (199.20). Germany, the leading nation at the Championships, had already achieved Olympic qualification. Bronze medallists Great Britain are automatically qualified as next year’s Olympic Games host nation. Five countries had secured their...

No JIM in 2011

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:07:00

The Dutch international equestrian show Jumping Indoor Maastricht has been cancelled for this year. This was announced by the organisation yesterday. Due to financial problems the decision has been made to cancel for this year. Last year there were decreasing income by declining attendance and less interest of sponsors. The organisation hopes to make a new start in 2012. HorsUs

Ask it ... Joanne Eccles

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:10:00

She is the new European champion vaulting: Joanne Eccles. This 22 year old vaulter from Scotland won this title last week in Le Mans in France. She will give an interview for HorsUs in which she answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this top vaulter something? Send in your question for Joanne before September 5 via contact@horsus.eu and maybe she will answer your question! HorsUs

EC eventing: world champion Jung now European champion too (video)

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:09:00

At the European championships eventing in Luhmühlen (Germany) reigning world champion Michael Jung from Germany has won the European title now as well. He was the best aboard his super top horse Sam. Germany won the nations cup as well. France came second, Great Britain bronze. The individual silver medal went to German Sandra Auffarth and Opgun Louvo. Bronze was for German Frank Ostholt who competed Little Paint. Clikc here for full results HorsUs

WC pair driving: gold for The Netherlands and Carola Diener (video)

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:06:00

At the world championships pair driving in Conty (France), the Dutch team has won gold. The team members Tom Engbers, Gerard Leijten and Harrie Verstappen have done a really good job. Individually Engbers won bronze as well. He is only 24 years old and this was his first world championships. Germany won silver in the nations cup, France bronze. The individual title was for German Carola Diener. Silver went to France Stephane Chouzenoux. HorsUs

EC eventing: Germany and Klimke in the lead

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 09:56:00

After the cross at the European championships in Luhmühlen (Germany) the German are in the lead in the nations cup. Ingrid Klimke is leading individually. She had ridden a super dressage test aboard FRH Butts Abraxxas and her cross was clear without time penalties. World champion Michael Jung is the runner up with his fantastic La Biosthetique Sam FBW. Swedish Sarah Algotsson and her Wega are third. Click here for results HorsUs

WC pair driving Conty: the Dutch go for gold

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 09:43:00

The Dutch pair drivers have impressed during the marathon at the European championships in Conty (France). Tom Engers came second in the marathon, title defender Harrie Verstappen thrid. After the dressage Germany was in the lead but The Netherlands has taken over after the marathon. Individually German Carola Diener is in the lead, Tom Engbers is second. Click here for full results HorsUs

Last day 'ask it .... Raf Kooremans'

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 09:28:00

As a Belgian eventing rider he competed at several international championships and since three years he represents The Netherlands: Raf Kooremans. His dream is competing at an Olympics but this week he represents Holland at the European eventing championships in Luhmühlen, Germany. He will give an interview for HorsUs in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this eventing rider something? Send in your question today! contact@horsus.eu. The five best questions...

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Sat, 27 Aug 2011 07:51:00

Qatar candidate for Olympics 2020

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 07:10:00

Yesterday Qatar has confirmed that the country is an official candidate for the organization of the Olympic Games in 2020. The super-rich oil state decided to do so, after Qatar had received a positive feedback from the International Olympic Committee on the plan to held the event in October and November to avoid the worst heat. Rome, Tokio, Madrid and Istanbul have announced to be willing to organize the Olympics 2020 as well. HorsUs

CHIO: Germany wins nations cup

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 07:02:00

In Rotterdam (The Netherlands) Germany has won the nations cup at the CHIO. The team trainer Otto Becker can be very happy with this result of his team with Ludger Beerbaum, Casten-Otto Nagel, Thomas Voss and Marcus Kutscher. Great Britain came second, France third. Click here for results

WC pair driving: Carola Diener in the lead after first day

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:11:00

After the first day at the world championships in Conty (France) it's the reigning German champion Carola Diener who is in the lead after the first dressage day. Swiss Beat Schenk is second and Amely Buchholtz from Argentinia is third so far. Todat the second dressage day is on the program. For handy links, click here HorsUs

EC eventing: Germany leads after day 1

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:07:00

The first half of the competitors at the European championships has ridden their dressage test in Luhmühlen (Germany) yesterday. Germany is in the lead in the nations cup. Great Britain is second, Sweden third. In the individual ranking two girls are in lead: German Sandra Auffarth is first and Sara Algotsson-Ostholt from Sweden is second. Dirk Schrade from Germany is third in ranking. Click here for handy links HorsUs

WC pair driving: 53 years age difference

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:26:00

In Conty (France) the World championship pair driving is taking place. Driving is a sport for the younger and the older, proves this big show: The younghest competitor is 15 years old, Anna Sandmann, daughter of German four in hand driver Christoph Sandmann. The eldest is British Fred Pendlebury. He is 68 years young! HorsUs

Handy links: CHIO Rotterdam

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:40:00

Not even a week after the European dressage championships in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) the next show is on the program at this show ground: CHIO Rotterdam. On Friday the exciting nations cup jumping will take place. To be up to date, some handy links: Website Competitors Program Starting orders and results Livestream HorsUs

Handy links: WC pair driving Conty

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:25:00

All horses (about 200) at the vet check for the world championship pair driving in Conty (France) have passed without problems. The Dutch will depend their title which they won two years ago in Kecskemét (Hungary). Their team members are this time: Harrie Verstappen, Tom Engbers and Gerard Leijten. Also, Verstappen is the reigning world champion. To be up to date, here some handy links: Competitors Competition horses Starting orders and results Website HorsUs

Another dressage horse for Paul Schockemöhle

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:25:00

German Paul Schockemöhle, former international show jumper, has bought another dressage horse. After he bought Totilas and Bretton Woods, he now has bought Dutch bred Metall (by Ferro). Schockemöhle partly owns Metall, the other part is owned by Dutch breeding station Van Uytert. Metall has been shown at small tour level and is the father of Uthopia, the horse that won with British Carl Hester European team gold and two individual silver medals last weekend in Rotterdam (The...

Handy links: EC eventing Luhmühlen

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:16:00

In Luhmühlen the European championship eventing will start today in Luhmühlen, Germany. Yesterday the vet check has taken place. The cross is heavy but beautiful and there are some alternative routes to take. To be up to date, some handy links: Website Competitors per country Program Starting orders Results HorsUs

Dutch KWPN recognizes Uthopia

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:02:00

This week, the Stallion Selection Committee voted to recognize Carl Hester's KWPN-registered stallion Uthopia for KWPN breeding. The sensation of the FEI European Championships in Rotterdam was the unarguable bay wonder that won the team gold and two individual silver medals for the British. As a four-year-old, the Metall son competed in the Pavo Cup-final. Shortly after that successful show, he was sold to England where Hester carefully continued Uthopia's training. The combination's...

HorsUs photo report: EC Rotterdam (6)

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:29:00

Last weekend the European dressage championship has taken place in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. After the tests the riders were honoured and all champions were asked to sign the orange horse. The British team was honoured as well after winning the nations cup. Carl Hester joked by thanking the Dutch for selling Dutch bred Uthopia to Great Britain. HorsUs has made the following photo report HorsUs

Back in the picture: Jappeloup de Luze

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:23:00

He wasn't a big horse but so brave. With his French rider Pierre Durand he won Olympic individual gold in Seoul (South Korea): Jappeloup de Luze. Read the complete article about Jappeloup at the HorsUs page 'Featured' HorsUs

Dutch team trainer want to win the nations cup in Rotterdam

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:17:00

Next weekend the last round in the nations cup will take place in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Dutch team trainer Rob Ehrens has a clear goal: 'I am team trainer for seven years now and I could never win in Rotterdam. I would like to change that!' The Dutch go with Jeroen Dubbeldam with BMC Van Grunsven Simon, Maikel van der Vleuten with VDL Groep Verdi, Jur Vrieling with VDL Bubalu and Erik van der Vleuten with VDL Groep Utascha SFN. HorsUs

Ask it ... Raf Kooremans

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:28:00

As a Belgian eventing rider he competed at several international championships and since three years he represents The Netherlands: Raf Kooremans. His dream is competing at an Olympics but this week he represents Holland at the European eventing championships in Luhmühlen, Germany. He will give an interview for HorsUs in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this eventing rider something? Send in your question for Raf before August 29 via contact@horsus.eu and maybe he...

Dutch Queen visits Europeans

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:19:00

Dutch Queen Beatrix has visited the European championships in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) last Sunday. The Queen loves horses and was witness of the best freestyle of the day ridden by Dutch Adelinde Cornelissen and her Jerich Parzival. HorsUs

EC vaulting: Joanne Eccles wins senior female title

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:11:00

Vaulter Joanne Eccles, has successfully defended her senior female European title at the European Championships in Le Mans, France (16-21 August). Joanne, aged 22, from Tillicoultry in Scotland, retained the title that in 2009 made her the first British vaulter to win an FEI Vaulting Championship medal. Her final score of 8.553, one of her highest scores this year, came just 0.02 ahead of Germany's Sarah Kay, who finished on 8.533. Joanne said: "It was really good in there. It was...

Paul Schockemöhle: no changes in rider Totilas

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:09:00

Inspite if the disappointing results for German Matthias Alexander Rath and World famous stallion Totilas, which is owned by Paul Schockemöhle, there will be no changes in rider for the horse. This is mentioned by Paul Schockemöhle him self yesterday. ‘Of course it was no what we had hoped for in Rotterdam’, Schockemöhle says. ‘You can look for another rider but I don’t do that.’ With his former rider, Dutch Edward Gal, Totilas was almost...

Nadine says goodbye to sport

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:08:00

Exquis Nadine, the 16 year old mare bred by TCN Partout, has said goodbye to the sport after the Grand Prix freestyle at the European Championships in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) yesterday. She came 11th and Dutch Hans Peter Minderhoud was happy with this moment, which is her last in the sport. On his website he writes: 'We have been thinking about a good moment for Nadine to say goodbye to the sport. She is a mare with a character and she deserves a nice moment. I have been riding...

HorsUs photo report: EC Rotterdam (5)

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 07:23:00

Dutch Adelinde Cornelissen got the double: she won both individual titles at the European championship in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) last weekend. With a convincing 88,89% she won the freestyle yesterday. British Carl Hester, who is riding a super championship with pretty unexperienced Uthopia, and won his second individual silver. Swedish Patrik Kittel won bronze with Watermill Scandic. HorsUs was present and has made the following photo report. Click here for video's of the freestyle ...

Hester dreams of Olympic gold

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 07:08:00

Carl Hester, 44 years old and nestor of the British dressage sport, has said that after winning the European title with the British dream team at the European championhips in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) that there will be full attention at their team in the pre Olympic year. ‘In London it will be sold out. Dressage came very populat. Three years ago Great Britain was not in the picture with dressage, now we are the new European champions.’ ‘If all horses stay fit, we hope...

HorsUs photo report: EC Rotterdam (4)

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:09:00

On Saturday evening at the show ground of the European championships in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) there was a gala show 'There is something about dressage'. There were many pas de deux' ridden by Tineke and Imke Bartels, two camels, Dutch four in hand drivers IJsbrand Chardon and Koos de Ronde and the openings ceremony of Kentucky world equestrian games the Frisian train was present. HorsUs was present as well and has made a photo report. HorsUs

EC Rotterdam: it will be exciting today

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 10:50:00

Today the Grand Prix Freestyle is on the program of the European championships in Rotterdam (The Netherlands). The best 15 combinations from the Special, which was won by Dutch Adelinde Cornelissen, come back today for their freestyle. The best of today is named as European champion freestyle. For Exquis Nadine, ridden by Dutch Hans Peter Minderhoud, it will be her last test at a big championship. She will say goodbye to the absolute top sport. Click here for the starting order...

Last day 'ask it .... Ashley Holzer'

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 10:44:00

This Canadian dressage rider has represented her country at several Olympic Games and other big championships: Ashley Holzer. For HorsUs she will give an interview in which she answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this top rider, that was guinea pig at the European championships in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) something? Send in your question today! contact@horsus.eu. The five best questions are answered by Ashley. HorsUs

EC Rotterdam: Cornelissen prolongs title in Grand Prix Special

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 07:02:00

Just like two years ago it was Dutch Adelinde Cornelissen with her Parzival who is the best in the Grand Prix Special. In Rotterdam she scored 82,113% and made it the other riders so hard that they made mistakes. Cornelissen, sho's Parzival was super, made it quit exciting by riding a mistake in the test. Nevertheless, she was the best. The winner of the Grand Prx, Dutch Carl Hester, came second now aboard Uthopia and his compatriot Laura Bechtolsheimer came third. Remarkable fact is...

EC Rotterdam: Anne van Olst first to start

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:36:00

This afternoon the second test in on the program of the European championships in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Thirty riders will compete for the title in the Grand Prix Special. Danish Anne van Olst will go as the first competitor, after guinea pig Ashley Holzer from Canada. The British riders will go as the last four. The best 15 of today will qualify for the freestyle tomorrow. Only three riders per country can qualify. Click here for the starting list Grand Prix Special Click here...

Olympic ticket for Sweden, Spain and Denmark

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 09:34:00

The Swedish, Spanish and Danish dressage teams have earned an Olympic ticket due to the good results at the European championships today. The Netherlands, Germany and the USA already have qualified at the world championships in Kentucky last year. Great Britain has a ticket as well as it is the host country. There are four more tickets for countries which can qualify at the Pan American Games and two other qualifier events. HorsUs

Remarkable horse video's (29)

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 09:31:00

HorsUs video's: Grand Prix nations cup EC Rotterdam

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:06:00

HorsUs has made records during the European dressage championships in Rotterdam (The Netherlands). Great Britain won the title for the first time in history. Watch the video's from among others Dutch Edward Gal, German Matthias Alexander Rath, British Carl Hester and Swedish Patrik Kittel. HorsUs

HorsUs photo report: EC Rotterdam (3)

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:14:00

HorsUs is present at the European dressage championship that takes place in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, and has made a photo report of the nations cup. Click here for part 1 of the photo report Click here for part 2 of the photo report Hors Us

HorsUs photo report: EC Rotterdam (2)

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:31:00

Yesterday part two of the nationscup at the European championships has taken place in Rotterdam (The Netherlands). Great Britain stayed in the lead as it was after day one as well and got the European title for the first time in history. Germany won silver, the Dutch bronze. On Saturday the best 30 will ride the Grand Prix Special. If four riders of a country are placed in the best 30, they all ride the Special. The best will be the European champion Grand Prix Special. The first 15 will...

Great Britain sends experienced riders to EC show jumping

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:25:00

Four riders have been selected to represent Great Britain at the FEI European showjumping championships in Madrid (Spain) in September. The fifth combination will be chosen after Rotterdam CSIO***** at the end of the month. The four-man squad is identical to the team that won the FEI Nations Cup in Dublin recently: Scott Brash, 25, with his father Stanley's Intertoy Z. Nick Skelton, 53, riding Beverley Widdowson's Carlo Robert Smith, 50, with his own and Di and Pennie Cornish's...

Dutch horses prove quality at EC

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:05:00

The Netherlands came ´only´ third todat at the European championships in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) but the Dutch horses did remarkable well. The four best are all Dutch KWPN horses. Uthopia is a ten year old stallion bred by Metall and this horse performed under British Carl Hester incredible well. It was his sixth Grand Prix ever! Parzival, 14 years old and son of Jazz, saved the bronze medal for The Netherlands and came second in the individual ranking. Famous Totilas, by...

EC Rotterdam: Great Britain excellent in nations cup

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:32:00

At the European dressage championships in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) Great Britain has shown to be ready for the Olympic Games next year. In a very convincing way the British team has won gold and the European title for the first time in history. British Carl Hester scored a fantastic 82,568% aboard Uthopia who only did his sixth Grand Prix so far. This combination was the best in this nation cup.Charlotte Dujardin, who rides her first Europeans ever, got 78,830% and came fourth...

Another world title for Philippe Le Jeune

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:07:00

Belgian show jumper Philippe Le Jeune has won another title in his carreer: not even a year after winning the world championships in Kentucky he wins the world championships for young horses. Le Jeune competed Eurocommerce Vancouver bred Auxerre, which he owned together with Belgian team trainer Philippe Guerdat. HorsUs

Photo report: EC Rotterdam (1)

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:39:00

Yesterday part one of the nations cup at the European championships in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) has taken place. Great Britain is in the lead, followed by Germany and The Netherlands. Today the second half of the competitors will ride the Grand Prix. Among others Dutch Adelinde Cornelissen, Swedish Patrik Kittel, German Matthias Alexander Rath and British Laura Bechtolsheimer. HorsUs has made the following photo report in Rotterdam. HorsUs

Handy links: EC Rotterdam (update)

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:27:00

The European dressage championships have started in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Today part two of the nations cup is on the program. To stay up to date, some handy links: Program Starting orders and results Participants Website Livestream HorsUs

EC Rotterdam: Minderhoud's Nadine is too tensed

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:00:00

Dutch Hans Peter Minderhoud was the last rider at the first day of the European championships in Rotterdam (The Netherlands). Aboard Exquis Nadine, his 16 year old mare, he entered the arena. 'I noticed immediately that Nadine was tensed. Normally she is not but today she was. This causes a lower score than I had hoped for', Minderhoud says after his ride. HorsUs

EC Rotterdam: Great Britain in the lead

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:08:00

After day 1 at the European dressage championships in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) Great Britain is in the lead in the nations cup as expected. But nobody expected Charlotte Dujardin in the lead with over 78%) and being 7% ahead of the number two, German Christoph Koschel with Donnperignon (71,444%). Helen Langehanenberg and Damon Hill did a good job and finished third for Germany. Dutch Hans Peter Minderhoud and Exquis Nadine came fourth and Dutch Sander Marijnissen, who makes his...

Ask it ... Ashley Holzer

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:45:00

This Canadian dressage rider has represented her country at several Olympic Games and other big championships: Ashley Holzer. Aboard her current top horse she will be the guinea pig at the European championships in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) today. For HorsUs she will give an interview in which she answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this professional dressage rider something? Send in your question for Ashley before August 22nd and the best five questions will be answered by...

FEI Open European Vaulting Championships for Seniors and Juniors

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:29:00

The 15th FEI Open European Vaulting Championships for Seniors and Juniors will see over 200 athletes from 19 nations bidding for the medals tomorrow in Le Mans, France (August 17-21 ). Reigning Individual World and European Champion Joanne Eccles (GBR) will be on a mission to retain her title against competition from 33 Female Individual Vaulters. World and FEI World Cup™ Vaulting Champion Patric Looser (SUI) and European Champion Nicolas Andreani (FRA) will also be going...

Tineke Bartels last CHIO Rotterdam as show director

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:23:00

For Dutch Tineke Bartels this year is the last CHIO as show director. Of course she is present when the Europeans start today. Tineke: ‘The horses and riders are present and it all looks great. I spoke to the German riders and they were, just as I, impressed by the main arena. It was exciting as so much rain fell and it was wet around the stalls but the sun came just in time. The main arena is an Agterberg footing so that stays always okay when rains falls. For me the Europeans are...

EC Rotterdam: 64 out of 65 horses passed vet check

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:14:00

Tomorrow the European dressage championships will start in Rotterdam (The Netherlands). Today the vet check has taken place to see of the horses are fit to compete. There was one horse that did not pass this vet check: Corinth, Swiss Marcela Krinke Susmeli's horse. The Swiss have a reserve horse but that horse was not named on the list for the vet check so it's not sure if this combination is allowed to compete. Tomorrow morning at 9 AM the first rider will enter the enormous dressage...

Handy links: EC Rotterdam

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:40:00

The European dressage championships are about to start in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. This afternoon the vet check will take place and tomorrow the first tests will be ridden. To stay up to date, some handy links: Program Starting orders and results Participants Website HorsUs

Totilas has arrived in Rotterdam

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:06:00

The famous stallion Totilas has arrived at the showground in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) where the European championships will start tomorrow. Besides Totilas most other horses have arrived as well and the first training has taken place in the Interchem stadion. This afternoon the vet check will take place and tomorrow the first test. HorsUs

Valkenswaard: Derby for Maher

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:25:00

British Ben Maher has won the derby during CSIO Valkenswaard (The Netherlands) last weekend. He competed his horse Utopia at the property owned by former top rider Jan Tops. Dutch Wout Jan van der Schans and P-Pilot was the runner-up. Irish Denis Lynch and Night Train won the last competition at the prestigious international show. HorsUs

Sander Marijnissen excited for EC dressage

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:42:00

Last Wednesday and Thursday a two day training for the Dutch dressage team members has taken place at the Anky Education Center in Erp (The Netherlands). Adelinde Cornelissen, Hans Peter Minderhoud, Edward Gal, Sander Marijnissen and reserve Marlies van Baalen got a training by judge Jan Peeters at the first day who helped them with the Grand Prix test and team trainer Sjef Janssen trained them the second day. Sander Marijnissen is a team member for the first time so everything is new for...

Catherine Haddad: Great Britain biggest contender for European title

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:22:00

American Catherine Haddad is a dressage rider who has her dressage barn in Vechta (Germany) since 1993. Catherine was named as a reserve to the U.S. Dressage Team for the World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany. In 2007, she became the first American dressage rider to qualify for the World Cup by competing in the Western European League. With Maximus JSS, she finished seventh at the 2007 FEI World Cup Finals in Las Vegas. For HorsUs she has given an interview in which she answered questions...

Dressage: Tineke Bartels explains

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:19:00

With the eye at the coming European dressage championships that will take next weekend in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) Dutch Tineke Bartels explains the Grand Prix exercises for the Dutch television. The video is in Dutch but it's nice to watch Imke Schellekens-Bartels and her horse Hunter Douglas Toots doing dressage. HorsUs

Last day 'ask it .... Marcus Ehning'

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:49:00

He came Olympic champion show jumping with the German team in 2000 in Sydney: Marcus Ehning. The horse he got famous with, is For Pleasure. For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this top rider something? Send it your question today! contact@horses.eu HorsUs

EC dressage: Ashley Holzer guinea pig

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:36:00

During the European championships next weekend in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) Canadian Ashley Holzer will be the guinea pig with her top horse Popart during the Grand Prix (Wednesday) and Grand Prix Special (Saturday). A guinea pig is used to check if all computers work well. HorsUs

Valkenswaard: Beezie Madden and Cortes win GCT (video)

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:23:00

At the property of former Dutch Olympian rider Jan Tops in Valkenswaard (The Netherlands) the eighth Global champions tour has taken place. Four combinations were double clear and qualified for the jump off. It was American Beezie Madden and Belgian bred Cortes C (by Randel Z) who were the fastest and clear again. She won € 92.000,-. Irish Dennis Lynck came second aboard Lantinus (by Landkönig) and Dutch Jur Vrileing came third aboard VDL Babalu (by Baloubet du...

First EC horses arrive in Rotterdam

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 13:22:00

This morning the first horses have arrived in the 'Kralingse Bos' show ground in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) where the European dressage championships will take place next weekend. These first horses are the Austrian horses Cointreau from Peter Gmoser, Augustin from Victoria Max Theurer and Fabriano 58 from Renate Vogelsang. Unfortunately Karina Prochaskaá horse Dow Jones 2 did not come as she had to withdraw. The stalls are ready to welcome the horses and are very luxurous so that...

Remarkable horse video's (28)

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 10:13:00

HorsUs photo report: WDM Hickstead (2)

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 07:33:00

Recently the World Dressage Masters have taken place in Hickstead (Great Britain). British Carl Hester has won the Grand Prix, Dutch Adelinde Cornelissen the freestyle. Both are candidates for the medals at the coming European championship in Rotterdam (The Netherlands). But there were more good combinations at this fantastic show. One of the organizers is Dane Rawlins. Have a look at part two of the HorsUs photo report. HorsUs

EC dressage: 21 nations, 66 riders

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 07:17:00

The definite entries are done for the European dressage championship that will take place next week in Rotterdam (The Netherlands). At this event 21 nations are represented by 66 riders. Remarkable to mention is that Ireland does not have a team anymore after the withdrawal of Dane Rawlins. German Isabell Weth left her experienced Satchmo and Warum Nicht at home and will compete ten year old El Santo. Definite entries: Austria: Chef d'Equipe: Thomas Mag....

Dutch endurance team for EC named

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 07:04:00

Dutch chef d'équipe Emile Docquier has named his selection for the European championships endurance. This championship will take place in Florac, France, from September 10th on. Jeanne Linneweever and Riki’s Macho Man (by Drug) Suzanne Pen and Noniusz (by Wachlarz) Barbara Peterse and Pachinco (by Nard) Carmen Römer and Gitana 220 (by Elard) Yvonne van der Velde and Joy Escobar (by Kais) Jannet van Wijk and Zaira Star (by Agar’s Habi) HorsUs

Dutch eventing team named

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:21:00

Dutch chef d'équipe Martin Lips has named his team for the European championships eventing in Luhmühlen (Germany). This event takes place from 25 till 28 of August. The Dutch team members are: Merel Blom and Umberto DB Raf Kooremans and Cavalor Demeter Tim Lips and Concrex Oncarlos Elaine Pen and Vira Reserve is Andrew Heffernan with Millthyme Corolla. Jan van Beek and Bridget are individual competitors at this championship. HorsUs

HorsUs photo report: WDM Hickstead (1)

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:37:00

Anky van Grunsven: Great Britain new European champion?

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:14:00

Dutch Anky van Grunsven thinks Great Britain has the biggest chance to win the European title in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) next week. 'The most experienced combination for Great Britain normally is Laura Bechtolsheimer and Mistral Hojris but Carl Hester and ten year old Uthopia did a very good job in Hickstead (Great Britain) recently. Sjef has seen them performing and was impressed. Hester's student Charlotte Dujardin is the shooting star at this moment with her Valegro. It would be...

Five countries in the race for a European championship 2015

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:03:00

There are five countries, Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands, Great Britain and Poland, who have announced to be interested in organizing a European championship for seniors in one or more disciplines in 2015. Aachen, German organizer of the world championships in 2006, has shown interest to organize the Europeans in six disciplines: jumping, dressage, eventing, vaulting, reining and four in hand driving. All five countries would like to organize a EC eventing. HorsUs

HorsUs photo report: Belgian championship

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 07:30:00

Last weekend the Belgian dressage championship has taken place in Hulsterlo. Jeroen Devroe won the national title aboard Apollo van het Vijverhof. The team trainer Volker Moritz has announced his team for the European championships next week in Rotterdam (The Netherlands): Claudia Fassaert - Donnerfee Jeroen Devroe - Apollo van het Vijverhof Johan Zagers - Question de Liberté Philippe Jorissen - Le Beau Ronny Coenraerds - Calypso van het Goorhof (first reserve) Fanny...

Back in the picture: Cocktail

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 07:22:00

He is the father of several approved stallions and many sporthorses, among others the stallion Jazz: Cocktail. Read the complete article about Cocktail at the page Featured HorsUs

EC teams Denmark, Spain and Portugal announced

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 07:00:00

It's almost time for the European championships which will be held in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. For Spain will compete: Beatriz Ferrer-Salat with Fabergé, Claudio Castilla with Jade de MV, Jordi Domingo with Dutch bred Prestige and Juan Manuel Muñoz with Fuego. Danish team trainer Kimi Gerd Nielsen named princes Nathalie zu Sayn-Wittgenstein with her Danish bred Digby, Anne van Olst and Equis Clearwater, Sune Hansen and Blue Horse Romanov and...

Ask it ... Marcus Ehning

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:39:00

He came Olympic champion show jumping with the German team in 2000 in Sydney: Marcus Ehning. His most famous horse is For Pleasure. For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this world class showjumper something? Send in your question for Marcus before August 15th and the best five questions will be answered by him. HorsUs

Jeroen Devroe Belgian champion

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 07:26:00

Belgian dressage rider Jeroen Devroe has won the national title for the seventh time in his carreer. He competed Apollo van het Vijverhof. The championship has taken place in Hulsterlo and all three Grand Prix tests (Grand Prix, Special and Freestyle) counted for the end result. The silver medal was for Julie de Deken, who has shown her chestnut Fazzino. Johan Zagers and Question de Liberte won bronze. Team trainer Volker Moritz will announce his team for the European championships...

Photo report Hans Peter Minderhoud and Withney

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:07:00

During the world championships for young horses in Verden (Germany) there were more dressage tests on the program. Dutch Hans Peter Minderhoud competed Withney van't Genthof in the Grand Prix. This 12 year old stallion by Ferro, was shown by Belgian rider Stefan van Ingelgem in the past. Hans Peter and Withney came sixth with a score of 67,979%. They got eights for passage and a canter pirouette. The rider was satisfied: 'It went really well. I was the first competitor which is never...

Brett Parbery: disadvantage due to being based in Australia

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 07:30:00

One of the sensations of the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky (USA) was Australian dressage rider Brett Parbery and Victory Salute, bred Down Under and still owned by Carolyn Lieutenant. They performed a personal best in the Grand Prix Special and ultimately they finished in 9th place in the freestyle: Brett Parbery. For HorsUs he has given an interview in which he answered questions sent in by visitors of this website. Brett tells about his two horses he will do the...

WC young horses: Astrix again world champion

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 07:04:00

Dutch Emmelie Scholtens and Astrix did it again: for the second time they have won the world title for young horses, this time for the six year olds. Dutch bred Astrix (by Obelisk) got an average score of 8,7 and that was just enough to win from the German combination Uta Gräf and Damon Jerome won silver (8,68). Gräf rode a good test in the final, much better than in the qualifier where she ended 'only' seventh. Bronze was for the Westfaler horse St. Emilion (by Sandro Hit)...

Emme Hindle's Lancet retired in Hickstead (video)

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 07:03:00

In Hickstead (Great Britain) during the World Dressage Masters show British Emma Hindle retired her top horse Lancet. She competed the 18 year old stallion who is bred by Wenzel for the last time and came third in the Grand Prix Freestle with a score of over 77%. Lancet's former rider was Dutch Imke Schellekens-Bartels who came 11th in the individual ranking during the Olympics in Athens in 2004. Than he was sold to Emma Hindle who is pregnant at the moment. Imke: 'I am happy for...

HorsUs blog: Tom Franckx and Bon Bravour end fifth at WC young horses

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 10:48:00

Yesterday the final for five year old horses have been ridden at the world championships for young horses (five and six year olds) in Verden, Germany. One of the Belgian riders is Tom Franckx who competed five year old I.P.S Bon Bravour (by Painted Black). For both it's their first world championship and the result was a third place in the qualifier and this duo ended fifth in the final. For HorsUs Tom blogs about his experiences in Verden: 'In the final I.P.S Bon Bravour did a...

Last day 'ask it .... Hans Peter Minderhoud'

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 09:17:00

He came Dutch dressage champion in the beginning of this year and will represent The Netherlands this months at the Europeans in Roterdam (NLD): Hans Peter Minderhoud. For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this talented dressage rider something? Send it your question today! contact@horses.eu

Dublin: Great Britain wins nations cup

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 10:38:00

Yesterday Great Britain has won the nations cup in Dublin, Ireland. They needed a jump off against Ireland. In that jump off Nick Skelton was clear aboard Carlo and Irish Billy Twomey had withdrawn after he had one fence down with Tinka's Serenade. Belgium came third. The Netherlands, leader in the rankings, disappointed and came only seventh. They are still in the lead. Click here for results nations cup Click here for ranking nations cup HorsUs

WC young horses: Scholtens and Astrix win first test

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 10:15:00

Will they do it again? Dutch Emmelie Scholtens and Astrix won the world championships for five year old horses last year and after the first test for six year olds yesterday, they are in the lead again in Verden (Germany). The average score they got is 9,16. Dutch Laurens van Lieren and Dutch bred Presidents Avanti is second with a score of 8,8 and with 8,78 German Dorothee Schneider and St. Emilion are third. The best three in the small tour for five year olds are qualified for...

Jeroen Devroe in the lead at Belgian championship

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 08:06:00

After two days dressage rider Jeroen Devroe is in the lead of the Belgian championships that are being held at the moment in Hulsterlo. Aboard 11 year old Apollo van het Vijverhof Devroe scored almost 70% in the Grand Prix and 70,1% in the Special. Julie de Deken came second in both tests aboard her Fazzino. After two tests she is almost two percent behind Devroe. Claudia Fassaert is in third position with her horse Donnerfee. On Sundat the last test, the freestyle kur to music will be...

Remarkable horse video's (27)

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 08:03:00

HorsUs blog: Tom Franckx happy with I.P.S Bon Bravour

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:09:00

Yesterday the first tests have been ridden at the world championships for young horses (five and six year olds) in Verden, Germany. One of the Belgian riders is Tom Franckx who competes five year old I.P.S Bon Bravour (by Painted Black). For both it's their first world championship and the result was a third place and 8,64 as average mark. For HorsUs Tom blogs about his experiences in Verden: 'I am very happy with this result. I.P.S Bon Bravour was very good and the test went well. During...

Olympic medals unveiled to the world

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:07:00

Recently the London 2012 Olympic medals were unveiled by Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal and London 2012 Organising Committee Chair Seb Coe at an event in Trafalgar Square to mark one year to go to the Olympic Games. IOC President Jacques Rogge and IOC Coordination Commission Chairman Denis Oswald were also present at the special ceremony. The medals will be produced in Britain and have been designed by British artist David Watkins, who is an established artist in the field of...

Coloured horses in Rotterdam

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:03:00

Last Tuesday in Rotterdam, the town where the European dressage championship will take place this month, several coloured horses are shown. The horses give Rotterdam an equestrian look. Click here for pictures HorsUs

Handy links: WC young horses Verden

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:56:00

Today the world championships for young horses (five and six year olds) starts in Verden (Germany). Besides this there are several international dressage- and jumping shows on the program. To be up to date some handy links: Website Program Competitors dressage Competitors jumping Starting orders and results Livestream HorsUs

Final show Shutterfly (video)

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 07:12:00

Shutterfly, Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum's popular showjumper, was retired in front of a crowd of 40,000 at CHIO Aachen recently. After winning the Warsteiner Prize at the show on Wednesday (13 July), Meredith decided yesterday to withdraw Shutterfly from that day's grand prix and retire him while he was still on top. Shutterfly has been with Meredith since he was six years old, but hasn't taken part in a prizegiving since he was nine due to his aversion to noise and applause. Meredith said...

Two Dutch eventing Young Rider to Europeans

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 07:05:00

Dutch team trainer Martin Lips does not go to the European championships eventing for Young Riders with a team: he only selected two riders who will compete individually in Blair Castle (Scotland) in August (18-21): Loes van Gils and Peter van Kemenade. Loes van Gils will make her début at the European with het 13 year old mare Risky and Peter van Kemenade has competed his James Bond already at the Europeans for Juniors last year. Lips thinks that these both riders have shown...

Back in the picture: Elcaro

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:22:00

Approved for his life by the Dutch KWPN studbook and father of over 1100 registered horses: Elcaro. Read the complete article about Elcaro at the HorsUs page 'Featured' HorsUs

27000 Police men for Olympics London

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 07:34:00

An army of 27,000 police men is available next year for the Olympic Games in London. The event has got at the level of terrorist threat code 'strict', meaning that the event in security terms will be prepared for a military attack. This is reported by security officials last Monday. The police estimates that about 12.000 agents are employed in London in 2012 and another 15.000 private security people are required for the event to be ran smoothly. HorsUs

Ask it .... Hans Peter Minderhoud

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:15:00

Yesterday it was announced that he will be a member of the Dutch team that will compete at the European championship in Rotterdam in The Netherlands next months. For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this dressage rider something? Send in your question for 'Happy' before August 8th and the best five questions will be answered by him. HorsUs

HorsUs blog: Joanne Vaughan rides show during CHIO Aachen (2)

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:45:00

Dressage rider Joanne Vaughan from Estonia lives in France and regularly she is in The Netherlands to train het three Grand Prix horses at the Anky Education Center. Recently the big international show in Aachen (Germany) has taken place and Joanne was asked to ride in a show during the openings ceremony. For HorsUs Joanne blogs about her experiences at this side saddle show: 'On Sunday we were to take part in the religious service in our traditional black hunting habits. I never...

Final British team member announced for EC

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 07:24:00

British Dressage has announced their final horse and rider selection that will represent Britain at the dressage FEI European Championships in Rotterdam, the Netherlands (18 - 21 2011). The final combination will be Emile Faurie riding Ms Joanne Vaughan’s Elemegardens Marquis. They join Laura Bechtolsheimer riding Mistral Hojris, Charlotte Dujardin riding Valegro, Carl Hester riding Uthopia. World Class Performance Director Will Connell commented;...

American Kent Farrington wins in first European trip with U.S. team

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 07:04:00

U.S. Nations Cup rider Kent Farrington and the Dutch Warmblood gelding Uceko, owned by R.C.G. Farm, held their own among the best of the British in a packed jump-off on Sunday to win the Longines King George V Gold Cup at the Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead. Out of the 47 starters, 10 went forward to the jump-off. Farrington - the only American - was seventh to go. Farrington won the incredibly fast jump-off with 54.36 seconds. Great Britain's Robert Smith came in second with...

Dutch dressage team announced

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:01:00

The Dutch dressage team for the European championship next month in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) has been announced today. Chef d'équipe Sjef Janssen will go with Adelinde Cornelissen (Jerich Parzival), Hans Peter Minderhoud (Exquis Nadine), Edward Gal (Sisther de Jeu) and Sander Marijnissen (Moedwill). Marijnissen competed last weekend in Hickstead (Great Britain) and did a very good job aboard 17 year old Moedwill. For this combination Rotterdam will be the first big...

Zara Phillips married (video)

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:04:00

Last Saturday the oldest grand child of British Queen Elizabeth II, Zara Phillips (30) married her big love Mike Tindall (32). Mike and Zara, daughter of Prises Anne and her first husband Mark Phillips, are both sporters. Mike is a rugby player and Zara is an eventing rider. The marriage has taken place in Edinburgh. HorsUs

Hickstead: Adelinde Cornelissen back on track

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:06:00

More and more Dutch Adelinde Cornelissen gets the feeling of her tests at the European championships in Windsor (Great Britain) two years ago. Yesterday she won the World Dressage Masters show Grand Prix freestyle kur in Hickstead (Great Britain) aboard Parzival. She scored 84,925% and that was more than enough to beat the winners of the Grand Prix: Carl Hester and Uthopia (81,800%). Adelinde rode a kur without mistakes and Parzival showed a lot of expression and still was relaxed. One...

EC pony's: Dutch Van Lierop on top

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:04:00

At the last day in Jaszkowo (Poland) where the European championships have taken place it was Dutch Dana van Lierop who took the gold in the freestyle kur. Aboard her pony Equestricons Day of Diva she scored over 80%. German Lena Charlotte Walterscheidt and her pony Lord Champ came second. Bronze was for Germany as well: Jessica Krieg and Danilo came third. Fifteen Dana got her qualification for the European with her Junior horse DJ Tiësto as well but has chosen for her pony...

Casas Novas: Frühmann and The Sixth Sense win Grand Prix

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:02:00

Thomas Frühmann and his magnificent The Sixth Sense jumped to victory in the last event of the day at the A Coruña Casas Novas 4* CSI, the Telefónica Grand Prix last weekend. Westfaler The Sixth Sense is 15 years old now and still in top form. Frühmann, who had to pick up his prize on foot as his horse Sixth Sense had already been sent to the stables to rest and his stand- in horse refused him, managed to finish an exciting...

Last day 'ask it .... Brett Parbery'

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:09:00

One of the sensations of the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky (USA) was Australian dressage rider Brett Parbery and Victory Salute, bred Down Under and still owned by Carolyn Lieutenant. They performed a personal best in the Grand Prix Special and ultimately they finished in 9th place in the freestyle: Brett Parbery. For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this talented dressage rider something? Send it your...

Hickstead: strong performance Carl Hester (video)

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 09:11:00

In Saturday's WDM Grand Prix in Hickstead (Great Britain) it was British Carl Hester and his Dutch bred stallion Uthopia (by Matall) who passed the 80% as only one. With a score of 80,872% he made Dutch Adelinde Cornelissen and Parzival the runners up with their 79,298%. Although Parzival looked already much better than in Aachen (Germany). The British performed strong: Charlotte Dujardin came third aboard Valegro (78,255%) and Emma Hindle and Lancet came fourth (72,00%). Todat the...

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Sun, 31 Jul 2011 09:10:00

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Hickstead: Germany wins exciting nations cup

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:12:00

Germany emerged victorious in a three-way jump-off against France and the USA at the sixth leg of the FEI Nations Cup™ 2011 at Hickstead (GBR) yesterday. In a competition that produced big scores as the notoriously testing British track took its toll, it was Marcus Ehning who sealed the result with the only double-clear of the competition and the quickest run against the clock. The French lined up second ahead of the Americans in third, but for the USA the danger has not gone...

Longlist dressage judges for Olympics announced

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 07:05:00

The FEI has published its long list of judges for the Dressage event at the London 2012 Olympic Games. The long list is made up of 11 5* judges from eight nations: Stephen Clarke (GBR) Maribel Alonso (MEX) Evi Eisenhardt (GER) Wim Ernes (NED) Ghislain Fouarge (NED) Isabelle Judet (FRA) Gary Rockwell (USA) Jean-Michel Roudier (FRA) Mary Seefried (AUS) Leif Törnblad (DEN) Katrina Wüst (GER) A blind draw of the long listed judges will take place at FEI headquarter...

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Sat, 30 Jul 2011 07:02:00

EC pony's: Germany wins dressage nations cup

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:15:00

The German dressage pony's have won the European title. The Netherlands came second and bronze was for Denmark. When the pony riders arrived, a big 'surprise' was waiting for them: there was no arena yet. It was prepared just before the show started. People were wondering why there was a stack of pallets on the field, but later they found out this was the stand for the public. HorsUs

EC reining: Italy sovereign

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:37:00

During the European championships in Wiener Neustadt in Austria the Italian reining riders have proved to be sovereign at the moment. All gold and silver went to this country for the juniors, young riders and seniors. Giuseppe Prevosti was the best with Skeets Flamin, Davide Brighenti won silver aboard Dualin For Me and the bronze medal was for Rudi Kronsteiner with Ima Mega Antares from Austria. Italian young rider Manuel Cortesi was better then the rest aboard...

Handy links: Hickstead

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:13:00

In Hickstead in Great Britain an international jumping and dressage event will take place. For the dressage there is the World Dressage Masters on the program with a lot of prize money. For the Dutch combinations Hickstead is extra exciting as after this show chef d'équipe Sjef Janssen will name his team for the European championships next month in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. To be up to date here some handy links: Website Time schedule Starting orders and...

Gestut Gronwoldhof Closes Its Door, Property For Sale

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:25:00

Otto Schulte-Frohlinde's legendary breeding and dressage facility Gestut Gronwohldhof is closing its doors and is up for sale. The home of Donnerhall and Karin Rehbein will be sold, which means an important chapter in German dressage and breeding history will come to an end. German equestrian magazine Reiter Revue confirmed the news of the sale of the facility. Karin Rehbein will be moving to a new location: Arndt Hoenke's Stall Büchsenschinken in Reinbeck near Hamburg, Germany....

Handy links: EC pony's

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:27:00

In Jaszkowo (Poland) the European championships for pony's and children up to 16 years old takes place these days. To be up to date some handy links: Website Time schedule Starting orders and results HorsUs

Dutch dressage coach will announce team after Hickstead

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:20:00

Next weekend there is a World Dressage Masters show on Hickstead’s schedule in Great Britain. For the Dutch riders this is an important show as chef d’équipe Sjef Janssen will name his team after this competition. ‘I would like to see the combinations one more time in the ring. In Hickstead will compete: Marlies van Baalen with BMC Phoebe DVB, Leida Collins-Strijk with On Top, Adelinde Cornelissen with Jerich Parzival, Sander Marijnissen with Moedwill and Jenny...

EC reining: Italy wins gold again

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:03:00

After Italy has won the European title by the Juniors, it was the Young Riders team that did the same on Wednesday. Gold again for Italy. This time Belgium took silver, Germany bronze. Today the individual finals are at the program. 1: Italy 2: Belgium 3: Germany 4: Austria 5: The Netherlands HorsUs

Rob Ehrens with 'fresh' team to Hickstead

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:11:00

Dutch chef d'équipe showjumping Rob Ehrens has chosen for a new team for the nations cup in Hickstead (Great Britain). He will go with Piet Raijmakers jr. with Rascin, Leon Thijssen with Tyson, Wout-Jan van der Schans with Seoul and Gert-Jan Bruggink with Primeval Wings. The Netherlands has won the nations cup in Aachen recently and is in the lead in the ranking. Ehrens: 'in my opinion we go with a team that can do so well that we stay in this leading position.' HorsUs

Olympics London: one year to go

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:58:00

Today it's exact one year to go to the Olympic games in London. The capital city of Great Britain is in full preparation and several sport centres are ready. For the equestrian sport there was a test event some weeks ago. A few dressage riders and about 40 eventers competed in this test show. In this way riders, chef d'équipes and the organization get information about the conditions and the facilities. HorsUs

Back in the picture: Darco

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:23:00

This legend brought Belgian show jumper Ludo Philippaerts to the international top. One of the first highlights was the victory at the world cup show in London in 1988: Darco. Click here to read the complete story HorsUs

EC reining: Italian juniors wins gold

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:03:00

Yesterday at the European championships reining in Wiener Neustadt (Austria) the juniors from Italy has won gold. Germany came second and bronze was for The Netherlands. Today the nations cup for Young Riders is on the program. The day after the riders compete for the individual medals. HorsUs

Ask it ... Brett Parbery

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:00:00

One of the sensations of the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky (USA) was Australian dressage rider Brett Parbery and Victory Salute, bred Down Under and still owned by Carolyn Lieutenant. They performed a personal best in the Grand Prix Special and ultimately they finished in 9th place in the freestyle: Brett Parbery. For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this dressage rider something? Send in your question for Brett...

Only healthy horses in Rotterdam

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:10:00

During the European championships in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) next month, the organization has done everything to make sure there will be only healthy horses present at this championship. There is a FEI veterinarian comite that makes sure all horses are checked when they arrive at the show. The passports are checked, the trucks are checked are there is a vet present for tips and advises when needed. Besides this there is the official vet check before the show starts. HorsUs

EC youth: medails for German and Danish Young Riders

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:08:00

During the European championships for the youth in Broholm, Denmark, the German and the Danish Young Riders have won all the individual medals. German Sanneke Rothenberger was the best in these two tests. Aboard her Deveraux she won the individual test and the freestyle kur. Cathrine Dufour from Denmark won silver in the individual test and bronze in the freestyle. She competed her eight year old Atterupgaards Cassidy. In the individual test Denmark took the...

FEI WBFSH rankings: Taloubet tops ranking

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:00:00

The Dutch jumping horse Taloubet Z is on top of the FEI WBFSH rankings. The 11 year old stallion bred by Galoubet is competed by Christian Ahlmann. Hickstead, the 15 year old stallion by Hamlet is with his rider Eric Lamaze very succesfull and is second in the ranking. Dutch Jeroen Dubbeldam is competing the horse that is third on the list: 12 year old BMC Van Grunsven Simon (by Mr. Blue). The Dutch studbook KWPN is doing very well: the first three horses are Dutch. Click here for...

HorsUs blog: Joanne Vaughan rides show during CHIO Aachen

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:39:00

Dressage rider Joanne Vaughan from Estonia lives in France and regularly she is in The Netherlands to train het three Grand Prix horses at the Anky Education Center. Recently the big international show in Aachen (Germany) has taken place and Joanne was asked to ride in a show during the openings ceremony. For HorsUs Joanne blogs about her experiences at this show: 'When Bettina Keil, Chairwoman of the German Sidesaddle Association called me saying “its top venue and we really need to...

Charlotte Dujardin: it's a dream to represent Great Britain at the Olympics

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:23:00

She is only 25 years old and beat her trainer Carl Hester last weekend in Fritzens (Austria) where she won the Grand Prix aboard her Valegro: British Charlotte Dujardin. For HorsUs she has answered questions sent in by visitors of this website. Charlotte tells why her Valegro is zo special for her and what goals she has set for this and coming year. She would love to represent her country at the European championships in Rotterdam and the chef d'équipe has named Charlotte as one of...

EC youth: individual medals for Germany and Denmark

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:12:00

The individual medals for the Juniors were for Germany and Denmark during the European championships in Broholm, Denmark. German Vivien Niemann was the best in the individual test aboard Cipollini 3 and scored over 75%. Pia-Katharina Voigtländer, from Germany as well, came second with Laetitian R (72,842%) and bronze was for Danish Anna Zibrandtsen who scored 72,579% aboard Capriciella. In the freestyle the medals went to Germany and Denmark again but the surprise was Nanna...

Last day 'ask it .... Catherine Haddad

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 07:24:00

American Catherine Haddad is a dressage rider who has her dressage barn in Vechta (Germany) since 1993. Catherine was named as a reserve to the U.S. Dressage Team for the World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany. In 2007, she became the first American dressage rider to qualify for the World Cup by competing in the Western European League. With Maximus JSS, she finished seventh at the 2007 FEI World Cup Finals in Las Vegas. For HorsUs she will give an interview in which she answers your...

Chantilly: four women win € 200.000

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 07:20:00

During the Global Champions Tour in Chantilly (France) four female riders have earned € 200.000. For the second time this season Australian Edwina Alexander won the Grand Prix. Six combinations were clear in the first round, three were double clear: Edwina Alexander with Cevo Itot du Château, Luciana Diniz from Portugal with Lennox and French Pénélope Leprevost with Mylord Carthago. American Laura Kraut knew already she was fourth (€ 22.800) with...

EC Roterdam: entries from 22 countries

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 07:06:00

In August the European championships dressage will take place in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. For the nations cup 17 countries have entered their team: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Norway, Russia, Switzerland, Sweden, Ireland en The Netherlands. Only Ireland’s team has only three members, the rest has four riders per team. Individual riders com from Estonia, Luxemburg, Poland, Turkey and Ukrain. More and more chef d’équ...

Sign up at the HorsUs community via Facebook or Twitter

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 07:05:00

The HorsUs community is like Facebook for horse people. From now on it's very easy to sign up via Facebook or Twitter. Among others top riders like Anky van Grunsven, Michal Rapcewicz and Rieky Young are members of the HorsUs community too and they share pictures and their stories with you. Being a member of the HorsUs community is for free and via the community you get news updates as well. You can upload pictures, video's blogs and it's all easily shared on Facebook or Twitter. Have a...

Shutterfly retired in Aachen

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 07:07:00

Shutterfly, Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum's popular showjumper, was retired in front of a crowd of 40,000 at CHIO Aachen last week. After winning the Warsteiner Prize at the show on Wednesday (13 July), Meredith decided yesterday to withdraw Shutterfly from that day's grand prix and retire him while he was still on top. Shutterfly has been with Meredith since he was six years old, but hasn't taken part in a prizegiving since he was nine due to his aversion to noise and applause. Meredith said...

Teams Sweden, Ireland and Switzerland EC named

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 07:05:00

The chef d'équipes of Sweden, Ireland and Switzerland have named their teams for the European championship later this year in Rotterdam. The Swedish team with Bo Jena as chef d'équipe: Patrik Kittel with Watermill Scandic, Tinne Vilhelmson Silfven with Favourit, Cecilia Dorselius with Lennox and Rose Mathisen with Bocelli. Ierland will compete with only three combinations: Anna Merveldt with Coryolano, Judy Renolds with Remember 143 and Dane...

Remarkable horse video's (25)

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 07:02:00

EC youth: second gold for Germany

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:34:00

After Germany has won the nations cup for Juniors at the European championships in Broholm, Denmark, the German Young Riders took the golden medal as well yesterday. Again the silver was for Denmark and just like the results for the juniors the Dutch won bronze. Dutch chef d'équipe Tineke Bartels: 'This is the sport! Of course we had hoped for more but we had too many mistakes. Any way I am proud, I see the riders blaming theirselves for mistakes and not the horse. This is the only...

HorsUs blog: Alexandra Barbançon at EC juniors

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:02:00

At the moment the European championships for the youth is taking place in Broholm, Denmark. Yesterday Germany has won the nations cup, Denmark came second and The Netherlands won bronze. Spanish Alexandra Barbançon competed her Mango Webbe and set the best result for her country. For HorsUs she blogs about this championship: 'Last Monday we left from the barn of Anky van Grunsven, who trains me, to Denmark. On Thursday I rode my first test during this championship. The judges gave...

Turkey wins gold at FEI Balkan Dressage Championships

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:47:00

Turkish riders claimed team and individual gold in the Children's division while Greece dominated both the Junior and Young Rider Individual finals at the recent FEI Balkan Dressage Championships, Romania took the Senior title when Selina Alexandrescu and Merkur Siker Casino reigned supreme. This year the fixture returned to Istanbul in Turkey where the very first Balkan Championships took place in 1968. The 2011 venue was the Istanbul Equestrian Club at Maslak, and riders from four...

Handy links: EC youth

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:12:00

At the moment the European championships for the youth is taking place in Broholm, Denmark. Juniors, Young Riders and riders for the U25 level (simple Grand Prix for riders unter 25 years old) compete for the European titles. To be up to date some handy links: Website Program Participants Starting orders and results HorsUs

EC reining: riders Czech Republic and Poland announced

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:05:00

The Czech Republic and Poland will both have teams at the FEI European championships reining next week in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. The Czech Republic has a complete junior team and two young riders. Poland qualified a junior team, two senior riders and a young rider. The following riders are qualified: Team Czech Republic Juniors Barbora Julinova with El Chex Tamara Korešova with Peppy Bright Star Brenda Lesniczakova with Smart Chiconita Josefina Rašilovov...

Double Olympic champion Pierre Jonqueres D'oriola passed away

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:03:00

France's double Olympic champion Pierre Jonqueres d'Oriola passed away at his home in the Pyrenees on Tuesday 19 July. He was aged 91. Born on 1 February 1920, d'Oriola won individual gold in the Jumping at the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki riding Ali Baba. This was the second Olympic medal for the d’Oriola family in Helsinki. Only six days earlier his cousin Christian d’Oriola had won gold in the fencing. Twelve years later in Tokyo, Pierre Jonqueres d’Oriola again took...

Back in the picture: Paganini

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:25:00

In 1994 Pinot van de Helle was born. His father was Pavarotti van de Helle and his mother by Sheyenne de Baugy. As a three year old Pinot van de Helle was bought by Belgian dressage rider Jeroen Devroe. He had seen him in freedom and he was impressed by his movements. Pinot van de Helle was renamed into Paganini as Jeroen disliked Pinot van de Helle as his name. Read the complete article about Paganini here HorsUs

Dressage horse Goliath T passed away

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:22:00

Together with Dutch dressage rider Arjen Teeuwissen he surprised the world by winning individual bronze at the European championships in 1999: Goliath T. The son of Zubulon passed away last Friday at the age of 23. Goliath was part of the Dutch team that won team silver at the Olympic championships in Sydney in 2000. One year later Arjen and Goliath won individual silver at the European championships in Verden (Germany). Since 2004 Goliath enjoyed his retirement in the Belgian fields in...

Aachen: The Netherlands wins nations cup driving

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:16:00

During the international show in Aachen (Germany) The Netherlands have won the nations cup driving four in hand. Dutch IJsbrand Chardon, four times world champion, had the best Dutch result and secured the team gold. The other team members were Theo Timmerman and Koos de Ronde. Dutch Harry de Ruyter: 'this was very exciting! At these moments I prefer driving my self above being a spectator with two feet on the ground.' For the chef d'équipe it was his first team gold since his...

Dutch coach Sven Harmsen adjust pony team

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:12:00

Due to an injury of pony Spirit, Dutch Kelly Jochems can't compete at the European championships in Jaszkowo (Poland). This championship will take place from July 26 till July 31. Chef d'équipe Sven Harmsen added Vronie van de Rijt to his team. The Dutch team: Leontine Bruin with Scapa Sb Amber Fijen with Winning Mood Jens van Grunsven with Indorado Megan Laseur with Ensilla Vronie van de Rijt with Fostymana vh Trichelhof HorsUs

Ask it .... Catherine Haddad

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:11:00

American Catherine Haddad is a dressage rider who has her dressage barn in Vechta (Germany) since 1993. Catherine was named as a reserve to the U.S. Dressage Team for the World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany. In 2007, she became the first American dressage rider to qualify for the World Cup by competing in the Western European League. With Maximus JSS, she finished seventh at the 2007 FEI World Cup Finals in Las Vegas. For HorsUs she will give an interview in which she answers your...

German dressage team for EC announced

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:30:00

CHIO Aachen was finished last Sunday and immediately the German dressage team was announced: Helen Langehanenberg and Damon Hill NRW, Christoph Koschel and Donnperignon, Matthias Alexander Rath withTotilas and Isabell Werth with El Santo NRW or Warum nicht FRH will represend the German flag. Reserve combination is Anabel Balkenhol who's horse Dablino is recovering from an injury he got during the warming up for the Grand Prix in Aachen last week. Other reserve riders are Nadine...

Aachen: Holland wins U25 nations cup

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:04:00

During CHIO Aachen in Germany young talented riders got the chance to compete at this big international show in the U25 nations cup. This test is for riders up to 25 years old who would like to make the step to Grand Prix. The Dutch team, Danielle Heijkoop, Marrigje van Baalen and Diederik van Silfhout, was the best. Germany came second and Denmark third. Click here for full results HorsUs

Aachen: Janne-Friederike Meyer surprises

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:17:00

German Janne-Friederike Meyer has surprised anybody by winning the Grand Prix during CHIO Aachen. The 30 year old jumping rider were the only one clear in two rounds aboard her horse Lambrasco. Meyer got the prize of 110.000 Euro. French Kevin Staut came second aboard Silvana, German Andreas Kreuzer and Chacco-Blue came third. 1) Janne-Friederike Meyer (GER) - Cellagon Lambrasco (Libero H x Coriolan) - 0 / 0 - 74.14 2) Kevin Staut (FRA) - Silvana de Hus (Corland x Widor)...

endurance is more populair than dressage world wide

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:06:00

Dutch Yvonne van der Velde is an international endurance rider for over 20 years already. She competed at several world equestrian games and European championships and in the beginning of June she came Dutch national champion in the 160 km distance. For HorsUs she answered questions sent in by visitors of this website. Yvonne tells what she does to be as fit as possible for her sport and how it is to ride a 160 kilometre distance on a horse. Besides this she gives her opinion on the...

Aachen: Rath and Totilas keep on winning

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:05:00

German dressage rider Matthias Alexander Rath and his Totilas have won the freestyle kur as well during CHIO Aachen (Germany). The combination scored 82,825% and was the best. American Steffen Peters, who rides his only European show in Aachen, came second aboard Ravel (82%). Dutch Adelinde Cornelissen came third with her Parzival with 81,775%). Rath and Totilas won all three tests at CHIO Aachen. In the past Totilas was competed by Dutch Edward Gal who competed Sisther de Jeu this...

Aachen: Rath wins Special as well (video)

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 07:38:00

German Matthias Alexander Rath and Totilas have won the second test during CHIO Aachen (Germany) as well. De combination scored over 83%. Dutch Adelinde Cornelissen and Parzival, not as strond as usual in the Grand Prix, showed to be back on track again and came second with almost 80%. German Isabell Werth, who tacked up El Santo, came third with 78,292%. Adelinde was much more happy than with her Grand Prix, but this was her first outdoor show of the season: 'Parzival was concentrate...

Last day 'ask it .... Cira Baeck'

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 07:35:00

At the world championships reining in Kentucky (USA 2010) Belgium won team silver. One of the team members was Cira Baeck who competed Peek A Boom. Besides this medal Cira won many other titels at (inter)national championships. For HorsUs she will give an interview in which she answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this talented reining rider something? Send it your question today! contact@horses.eu HorsUs

Dutch pianist Wibi Soerjadi jumps 1.60m (video)

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:38:00

Famous Dutch pianist and composer Wibi Soerjadi, who has made the freestyles of Imke Schellekens-Bartels and Anky van Grunsven, is a horse lover himself as well. He loves chellenges. Last year he jumped over a piano, this time he wanted to jump a high fence. So he contacted eventer Tim Lips and together they went to Stable Moerings in Roosendaal (The Netherlands). Wibi got on jumping horse Vesther and Geert Moerings coached Wibi. And, yes, they jumped 1.60m. Watch the video made by Tim...

Dutch Jan Peeters in Judging Supervisory Panel

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 07:06:00

Former international O-judge Dutch Jan Peeters has been invited by the FEI dressage comité to join the Judging Supervisory Panel. This panel monitors at all international FEI championships for seniors and can correct judges decisions. During the coming European championships in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) Peeters will be follow the panel as a guest and during the world cup final 2012, during Indoor Brabant, Peeters will be member of this panel. Trond Asmyr, dressage...

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Sat, 16 Jul 2011 07:01:00

Ukraine and Japan qualify for 2012 Olympic jumping

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:05:00

Ukraine and Japan will both be represented in the Olympic Jumping events at London 2012, following their success at the Olympic qualification event held in Aachen (GER) on 10 July. Ukraine secured a team slot and Japan one individual place during Sunday’s qualifier for Olympic Groups C – Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia – and G – South East Asia and Oceania. Eight teams – Azerbaijan, Hong Kong, Hungary, Japan, Poland, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine -...

Aachen: Germany wins nations cup (video Totilas)

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:06:00

The German dressage team has won the nations cup in Aachen, Germany. Matthias Alexander Rath and Totilas booked the best result: 82,149%. The Dutch team, not as strong as it was after the sale of Totilas came 'only' third. The best Dutch rider was Adelinde Cornelissen who came fourth individually. Silver was for Great Britain. Dutch chef d'équipe Sjef Janssen: 'I am not too disappointed. But we can do better when we don't make all the small mistakes we made now. For Adelinde and...

Aachen: the Dutch did it again

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:01:00

On Thursday evening the Dutch jumping team has won the nations cup during CHIO Aachen in Germany. This was the fifth FEI Nations Cup of the season and the third time the Dutch win. Chef d´équipe Rob Ehrens was satisfied: 'it was difficult and I am very happy that we won here today. It's the first time after our victory in 1997 if we don't count the world championships in 2006.' The Dutch jumpers had in the arena: Eric van der Vleuten (Utascha), Jur Vrieling (Bubalu),...

Sjef Janssen: no gold for The Netherlands at EC Rotterdam

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:37:00

Dutch chef d'équipe dressage Sjef Janssen doesn't expect a gold medal for his team at the coming European championships in Rotterdam (The Netherlands). Sjef tells: 'The preparations go well, our horses are healthy. We have one more qualifier to go in Hickstead and after this competition I will announce the team. The golden medal will be difficult. I think the best we can do this year is silver of bronze. Another important show is Aachen (Germany) this week. After this show we...

Aachen: driver Boyd Exell first after dressage

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:19:00

Four in hand driver Boyd Exell from Australia has won the individual dressage at CHIO Aachen (Germany). The reigning world champion was the best of all with his four horses. American Chester Weber came second, Dutch IJsbrand Chardon third. On Thursday the dressage for the nations cup is on the program. Results individual dressage: 1. Boyd Exell (Aus) 35,97 2. Chester Weber (Usa) 37,25 3. IJsbrand Chardon (Ned) 37,76 4. Christoph Sandmann (Ger) 45,31 5. Theo Timmerman (Ned)...

Program European championships reining announced

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:14:00

The FEI European Championships will be held from July 26 till July 30 in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. The judges are named and the program is online. The judges at the FEI European Championships are: - Ricky Bordignon from Italy - Ralf Hesselschwerdt from Germany - Dr. Hilde Jarc from Austria - Rick Lemay from Sweden - Francois Zurcher from Switzerland Click here for the program HorsUs

Handy links: Aachen

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:12:00

In Aachen (Germany) the biggest European international horse show has started with five disciplines: dressage, jumping, eventing, driving and vaulting. Yesterday the jumping has started and today the first dressage test are on the program. Two of the high lights are no doubt the nations cups dressage and jumping on Thursday. To be up to date some handy links: Website Program overview Program dressage Program jumping Starting orders and results Webcam Livestream HorsUs

Video test event London

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:55:00

For Rabosport.tv Dutch eventer Tim Lips has taken the video cam to London (Great Britain) where his colleague Raf Kooremans took part in the eventing show. Aboard Cavalor Telstar Raf came 20th. For the organization this event was perfect to analyse what is good and what needs to be better next year during the Olympics. Dutch chef d'équipe dressage Sjef Janssen was present in London as well. He analyzed as follows: 'The stalls are roomy enough but not cool enough. The warming-up...

Pictures winners Grand Prix WDM Falsterbo

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 07:02:00

Last weekend Swedish Patrik Kittel has won the World Dressage Masters tour in Falsterbo, Sweden. Aboard Watermill Scandic he was the best in the Grand Prix and in the freestyle kur to music. In the Grand Prix Dutch Anky van Grunsven and Salinero came second and German Anka Plönzke and Le Mont d'Or third. Sara Silfverberg has made picture of these winners. HorsUs

Dutch teams WC young dressage horses named

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 07:00:00

Yesterday the last Dutch selection for the world championships young horses has taken place. The selection comite has names the five and six year olds that will go to Verden in August (3-17) later this year. The comite has decides to make use of the wild card for a horse that represents The Netherlands but is stabled abroad. For Holland Aaron has been chosen, a six year old ridden by Jana Freund. Five year old dressage horses: Before you know Scandic x Krack C - Jennifer...

Ask it .... Cira Baeck

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:37:00

At the world championships reining in Kentucky (USA 2010) Belgium won team silver. One of the team members was Cira Baeck who competed Peek A Boom. Besides this medal Cira won many other titels at (inter)national championships. For HorsUs she will give an interview in which she answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this reining rider something? Send in your question for her before July 18 and the best five questions will be answered by her. HorsUs

Dutch best jumping team to Aachen

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:37:00

Dutch chef d'équipe Rob Ehrens has selected his best riders for the team that will represent The Netherlands during the nations cup in Aachen (Germany) coming Thursday. Ehrens named Jeroen Dubbeldam with BMC Van Grunsven Simon, Gerco Schröder with Eurocommerce New Orleans, Eric van der Vleuten with VDL Groep Utascha SFN and Jur Vrieling with VDL Bubalu to go to the big international show in Aachen. Marc Houtzager will go as fith man. After four shows Holland is in the lead in...

American dressage riders at Aachen

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:50:00

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will be represented in four disciplines at CHIO Aachen, which runs July 8-17, 2011 in Aachen, Germany. Several dressage riders will be present: The following horse/rider combinations have been named in ranked order to represent the U.S. in Dressage: Steffen Peters (San Diego, CA) will ride Four Winds Farm and Akiko Yamazaki’s Ravel Ravel is a 13-year-old KWPN gelding Jan Ebeling (Moorpark, CA) will ride Ann Romney and Amy Roberts...

EC youth: Belgian Young riders win jumping title

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:47:00

At the European championships for the youth in Comporta (Portugal) the Belgian young riders jumping have won gold. Switzerland won silver and Great Brittain bronze. Individually Nicola Philippaerts, son of international Ludo Philippaerts, from Belgium, came European champion aboard his horse Carlos V.H.P.Z. Nations cup young riders (1,50 m.): 1. Belgium 23 (13/10) 2. Switzerland 18 (17/ 8) 3. Great-Brittain 21 (17/13) 4ea. France 31 (18/13) 4ea. The Netherlands 31 (30/ 1)...

WDM Falsterbo (SWE): second WDM win for Kittel and Scandic

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 08:38:00

Swedish dressage rider Patrik Kittel could hardly believe the score when he saw the 82,771% on the screen after his brilliant freestyle kur he has ridden aboard Watermill Scandic during WDM Falsterbo (Sweden). It's a Swedish record, a personal best and the second kur victory in the WDM tour this year. Kittel was almost six precent ahead of number two, Dutch Anky van Grunsven who scored 76,925% with Salinero. Patrik mentions on his website: 'Scandic was in top form today, and we really...

Last day 'ask it .... Michal Rapcewicz

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 08:32:00

He is only 29 years old and has represented his country, Poland, already several times at big championships with his Grand Prix horse Randon: Michal Rapcewicz. For HorsUs he will give an interview in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this talented dressage rider something? Send it your question today! contact@horses.eu HorsUs

Falsterbo: Germany wins Nations Cup

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:06:00

Germany has won the fourth competition in the FEI Natuins Cup which has taken place in Falsterbo, Sweden. France came second, Sweden second as well. It was a pretty heavy course and only the competitors was double clear. After four shows, The Netherlands, fourth in Falsterbo, is still in the lead. There are four more shows to go. Aachen is the first one next week. Result FEI Nations Cup (1.60m): 1) Germany- 8 2) France - 12 2) Sweden - 12 (not in Nations Cup competition) 4) The...

WDM Falsterbo: Kittel wins Grand Prix

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 08:05:00

There was one ten given during the Grand Prix of the World Dressage Masters Grand Prix in Falsterbo (Sweden) yesterday and this ten was for Patrik Kittel who won the test with Watermill Scandic with a score of 75,191%. Dutch Anky van Grunsven came second aboard Salinero who made his international come back after more than a year. Their score was 71,298%. Patrik was very satisfied with his second victory in a WDM Grand Prix: 'It was a surreal experience to sit a position above...

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Sat, 09 Jul 2011 08:03:00

Golden Kentucky team four in hand to Aachen

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:02:00

The Dutch bonds coach Harry de Ruyter goes with his golden four in hand drivers to the big international show in Aachen (Germany) next week. IJsbrand Chardon, Koos de Ronde and Theo Timmerman will represent The Netherlands. These three have won the golden team medal at the world championships in Kentucky (USA) last year. In total about 25 competitors will show in the four in hand driving coming from 11 countries. Among others world champion Boyd Exell from Australia. On Tuesday July 12 the...

WDM Falsterbo: all horses passed vet check

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 07:12:00

Yesterday, at 15.00, all the WDM horses were checked by the Head Veterinarian Karl Henrik Heimdahl. All were approved and come to a start. The only rider that has pulled out from participating in WDM Falsterbo 2011 is Swedish rider Charlotte Haid-Bondergaard. In Total the starting field consists of 16 riders from 8 nations. Swedish Rose Mathisen will be the first one to enter the arena. Dutch Anky van Grunsven, who makes her international come back with Salinero, is number six....

Horses everywhere in Rotterdam

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 07:10:00

Because of the coming European championships in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) the city is full of life-size plastic horses. The horses are painted by artists and students and are in many ways central this summer, during events and as part of a trail. The organization of the European Championship and the municipality of Rotterdam, in cooperation with Loeviera, Workshop for Art and Design Education, has a a goal to connect the city with the (horse) sports, arts and culture. ‘We...

Ben Maher new rider jumping horse Tackeray

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:14:00

The new rider of jumping horse Tackery is British Ben Maher. Tackeray, bred by Quick Star, is an eleven year old stallion. Tackeray has had already famous riders before: in the past he was shown by British Michal Whitaker and Irish rider Billy Twomey has ridden Tackeray for a while. With the ride on Tackeray Maher has a good string of horses that will be interesting to follow towards the Olympics in London next year. World of Showjumping / HorsUs

Handy links: WDM Falsterbo

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:26:00

In Falsterbo (Sweden) an international show takes place. One of the highlights of this show is the World Dressage Masters dressage on Friday and Saturday. Among others Dutch Anky van Grunsven will compete her Salinero again. This pair makes their international comeback here. To be up to date here some handy links: Program Startlng orders and results Website Livestream (paid) HorsUs

Olympic test event ended

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:23:00

The three day Olympic test event in the Greenwich Park in London has ended. About 40 eventing riders did a dressage test, cross country and jumping. There were five dressage riders riding a test as well. Dutch Imke Schellekens-Bartels, representative for the IDRC (International Dressage Riders Club) was invited to have a look. She did not compete but came back home with lots of inspiration: 'Especially for this test event the organization has build the accommodation just as it will be next...

Two Belgian pair drivers withdraw for world championship

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:07:00

The world championship for pair driving will take place in Conty (France) in August 24-28. After the show in Saumur (France), there were four candidates: Marc Dieleman, Dirk Stael, Filip Kindt and Eric Van Praet. Six weeks before the championships Dirk Stael and Filip Kindt have announced to withdraw. Filip Kindt: we have fulfilled all qualificaties and requests, I qualified with five horses, everything is ready to go to Conty but: After Saumur the team would be announced and those riders...

Test event London: cross country being ridden

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:32:00

Yesterday the cross country was being ridden during the three day test event in London for the Olympic Games next year. The cross was in opposite direction of the Olympic cross build by Sue Benson. After dressage and the cross British Piggy French and her Dutch bred DHI Topper W (by Optimaal) are in the lead. Swedish Sara Algotsson-Ostholt and her horse Mrs Medicott are second and world champion Michael Jung from Germany is third with his horse River of Joy. Today the jumping...

Back in the picture: Gallant Fox

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:26:00

This race horse came 27 years old and was Triple Crown winner: Gallant Fox. Gallant Fox, a brown thoroughbred stallion was born in 1927 out of mother Marguerite who was served by Sir Gallahad. Gallant Fox had a moon eye and the story goes around that horses that were about to pass the stallion on that side, got scared and did not dare to pass him anymore. Read the complete interview here HorsUs

No senior team reining for The Netherlands

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:07:00

The Dutch chef d’équipe reining Caspar de Jonge has announced the riders that will go to the European championships reining. This event will take place in Wiener Neustadt (Austria) from July 26 till July 28. Holland just has one senior rider that will represent The Netherlands, Rieky Young, who recently won the FEI World Reining Finals in Sweden. On Monday July 25 the vet check will take place. The nations cup is on Thuesday and Wednesday and on Thursday the best 20 compete...

Hickstead launches application

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:00:00

The All England Jumping Course at Hickstead has become the latest competition venue to launch an "app" for mobile phones and tablets. Available for the iPhone and iPad, the free app will provide information for spectators and competitors at the British Jumping Derby Meeting (23-26 June), as well as those hoping to keep up with the action from home. It will also feature live updates and class results from the other two main Hickstead fixtures, as well as other useful details...

London 2012: First Olympics test event takes place in Greenwich Park

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:34:00

LONDON 2012 organizers today hosted their first test event, as equestrianism took over Greenwich Park. And competitors immediately praised the venue’s ‘wow’ factor in a boost to Olympics organizers. The test event, a first competition in the London Prepares series, offers 40 riders from 23 countries chance to assess the ground they will have to master for medals next summer. Dressage and showjumping take place in an elevated arena constructed on a 5,000 m² platform...

Ulla Salzgeber: I want to enjoy riding without stress

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 07:31:00

She already won gold, silver and bronze at the Olympic Games: dressage rider Ulla Salzgeber came two times Olympic champion with her German team and won the individual silver and bronze medal with her former Grand Prix horse Rusty. For HorsUs she answered questions sent in by visitors of this website. Ulla tells how Rusty is doing these days, about the chances for Germany at the coming European championships and Ulla explains why she won't be at these championships. The main reason is that...

No Europeans for French dressage rider Brieussel-Collier

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 07:14:00

The top horse of French dressage rider Stephanie Brieussel-Collier, eight year old Dutch bred Werner (by Krack C) has passed away during a training. After dissection showed an aneurysm (a widening of the vascular system in part) the cause of death. The combination was in training with Dutch Hans Peter Minderhoud and was on the short list of the French team. Brieussel: ‘we just started the training for about 15 minutes. We know Werner had a small heart defect but we always were very...

Emma Hindle pregnant but London is still goal

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 10:51:00

British dressage rider Emma Hindle is 4½ months pregnant with her first child, due in November. 'I will continue to compete at this level as long as I am healthy and happy and it feels right — and of course it's safe for the baby,' said Emma, 36. 'We've been planning for a baby for a long time and had more or less given up hope, so it wasn't scheduled for this moment in time, but it will work out well,' commented Emma, whose primary aim remains the London 2012...

Ask it .... Michal Rapcewicz

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 10:38:00

He is only 29 years old and has represented his country, Poland, already several times at big championships with his Grand Prix horse Randon: Michal Rapcewicz. Michal will give an interview for HorsUs in which he answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this dressage rider something? Send in your question to contact@horsus.eu and the best five questions will be answered by him. HorsUs

Hans Peter Minderhoud makes début with new horse Whitney

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 07:07:00

Last March the dressage stallion Whitney van het Genthof has moved from Belgian dressage rider Stefan van Ingelgem to the stables of Dutch Hans Peter Minderhoud. Last weekend this new combination has made their show début at a national Grand Prix show in Kootwijk (The Netherlands). For HorsUs Hans Peter tells: 'I am very satisfied about this first show. Of course there are thing that should be better but for now I am happy. Whitney has done a super job and was focussed on me. The...

Bo Jena names Swedish team Aachen

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 07:02:00

Swedish chef d'equipe Bo Jena has selected the team that will represent Sweden at the 2011 CDIO Aachen, taking place in Aachen, Germany on 14 - 17 July 2011. The Swedish team includes: Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven - Favourit (by Fidermark x Worldchamp) Patrik Kittel - Toy Story (by Come Back II x Concorde) Charlotte Haid-Bondergaard - Lydianus (by Lorentin x Caribo) Cecilia Dorselius - Lennox (by Laurentianer x Florestan I) Eurodressage

Dutch reining rider Elzinga wins EC Intermidiate non pro

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 10:39:00

Dutch Fenna Elzinga has won the reining European championship Intermediate non pro with her Smoking Kills. She won the title and the CS Classic Intermediate non pro trophy. Swiss Gina Maria came second aboard Gunners Enterprise. She scored 217 and Elzinga scored 217,5 so it was close. Formula 1 racer Michael Schumacher´s wife Corinna competed at this show at her own ranche as well, and came third (216,5). Klik here for results HorsUs

Last day 'ask it .... Charlotte Dujardin'

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 10:24:00

She is only 25 years old and beat her trainer Carl Hester last weekend in Fritzens (Austria) where she won the Grand Prix aboard her Valegro: British Charlotte Dujardin. Charlotte will give an interview for HorsUs in which she answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this talented dressage rider something? Send it your question today! contact@horses.eu HorsUs

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Sat, 02 Jul 2011 07:16:00

HorsUs blog: Bojengel to the last Dutch selection WC young horses

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:35:00

On July 12 the last Dutch selection for the world championships young horses will take place. Last Tuesday the fifth selection took place and all five and six year old horses are going to the last selection before the team for Verden (August 3-7) is announced. The stallion Bojengel (by Uptown x Gribaldi) is one of the five year olds and his rider, Stephanie Dorr, blogged for HorsUs: 'When we arrived in Ermelo for the fifth selection we decided to do the warming up a little shorter than...

2012 Olympic athletes are welcome to tweet

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:26:00

Athletes competing at the 2012 Olympic Games in London are free to tweet during the competition, the Olympic Committee said. The athletes are actively encouraged to “take part in social media and to post, blog and tweet their experiences,” the guidelines from the Olympic Committee (AOC) say, as long as it’s not for commercial purposes. There are a couple of other stipulations, too: Tweeters must steer away from curse or vulgar words, use “first-person, diary-type...

Adelinde Cornelissen: I don't even sell Parzival for 15 million

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:06:00

In an interview with a Dutch daily news paper Adelinde Cornelissen was asked about the coming Olympic Games in London in 2012. Adelinde was asked about Totilas. Adelinde: 'I bet he goes to London haha. Can I beat him? I did before, at the Europeans in Windsor in 2009. When you can do in once, you can do it again. Normally I am not so busy with other riders, but Totilas is something special as he is sold to Germany. He is doing quit well, but I don't get nervous of it. You all ride your own...

Dutch chef d'équipe Jeannette Wolfs: level para equestrian riders improves

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:36:00

Last Monday a meeting for the Dutch para equestrian riders has taken place at the Anky Education Center of Anky van Grunsven. Coby and Marlies van Baalen have taught the riders and their horses. Besides them Anky van Grunsven, Tineke Bartels, André Cats (NOC*NSF chef de Mission Paralympics 2012) and chef d'équipe Jeannette Wolfs were present as well. Marlies van Baalen: 'It's nice to train these riders at such a nice accommodation. We have mainly worked on speed...

Some reining teams FEI EC named

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:31:00

The FEI European championship 2011 will be held in Austria at Western Training Center H&D Schulz in Wiener Neustadt (near Vienna) from July 26 till July 30. The German and Belgian teams are already named. Germany: Steffen Breug and Little Whiz Chic Nico Hörmann and Smart Spookster Sylvia Rzepka and Doctor Zip Nic Oliver Wehnes and Lil Ruf Bandit Reserve: Christina Tolks and Ruf Lil Martha Belgium: Cira Baeck and Gumps Wasa Gambler BB Bernard Fonck and Rickie...

Zoer and Sam in Dutch Olympic squad

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:11:00

Dutch show jumper Albert Zoer and Sam came fourth during CSI Twente last weekend. Because of this good result the duo promoted to the Olympic squad. The Dutch federation has introduced this Olympic squad in jumping, dressage and eventing. Riders in these squads have the chance to be selected for the Olympic Games next year. Zoer is number ten in the Olympic jumping squad. HorsUs

TC Valentino under Imke Schellekens-Bartels

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:17:00

In the beginning of March Dutch dressage rider Imke Schellekens-Bartels announced a new horse for her, Don Presidente, has entered the Bartels Academy. Now again there is another new horse for her to compete: TC Valentino, owned by Tim Coomand and Jaques Marée. Valentino has been shown by Claire Marée at Juniors level and now Imke will compete the nine year old Florestan bred. Next Friday they will go to a practise show in Uden in The Netherlands and there they...

Dutch YR Debora Pijpers and schoolmaster Now I'm Here in B-squad

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:27:00

Last weekend a national Subtop show has taken place in Uden in The Netherlands. Young Rider Debora Pijpers competed at this show as well and got her final B-squad score aboard her schoolmaster Now I'm Here. She came seventh with almost 67% and is very happy. For HorsUs she tells: 'A year ago I rode national Z2 and Juniors. I was satisfied if I got 60%. After my graduation from school I started at Dressage barn Van Baalen as I wanted to get better. In September last year I got Now I'm Here...

Back in the picture: Quidam de Revel

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:10:00

He won Olympic team bronze for France and came individual fourth at the Olympic Games in 1992 with his jumping rider Hervé Godignon: Quidam de Revel. Read the complete article about Quidam de Revel at the page 'Featured' HorsUs

Ask it .... Charlotte Dujardin

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:44:00

She is only 25 years old and beat her trainer Carl Hester last weekend in Fritzens (Austria) where she won the Grand Prix aboard her Valegro: British Charlotte Dujardin. Charlotte will give an interview for HorsUs in which she answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this shooting star something? Send in your question to contact@horsus.eu and the best five questions will be answered by her. HorsUs

Horse dead in stall at CSI Twente

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 07:24:00

A drama happened at the international show CSI Twente in The Netherlands. The horse of Italian show jumper Giovanni Govoni, Love Affair, has been found dead in her stall. The 12 year old mare had jumped the qualifier for the Grand Prix and beat John Whitaker who would win the Grand Prix. Govoni had withdrawn the horse for this Grand Prix because he thought it was not straight. No vet has treated the horse. 'She died suddenly in her stall', veterinarian Jan Kraai said. Section should...

Dutch dressage team for Aachen announced

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 07:17:00

Dutch chef d'équipe Sjef Janssen has announced his team for CHIO Aachen (Germany) that will take place from 13 till 17 of July. The team has no surprises: Janssen choose the top three from the Dutch championships and added Adelinde Cornelissen to the team. Cornelissen did not ride the Dutch championship as she gave her Parzival a little break after the world cup final in Leipzig (Germany). The new Dutch champion is Hans Peter Minderhoud (I.P.S Tango), Edward Gal (Sisther de Jeu)...

50 Day to go for European dressage championships

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:48:00

Today it's 50 days before the European dressage Championships will start in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The event starts on August 17. Because show jumpers usually have more prize money and prizes, there is an initiative of Coco-mat. Niels Hoogervorst, manager at Coco-mat, thinks it's time the best dressage rider deserves a special prize. The new European champion gets a special bed from cocos, horse hair and seaweed. HorsUs

Claudia Fassaert: I hope we can show at the EC that we have nice riders in Belgium

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:21:00

With her horse Donnerfee she only competed her just a couple of month on the highest international dressage level but this Belgian dressage rider was asked to represent her country at the world equestrian games in Kenyucky (USA) last year: Belgian Claudia Fassaert. For HorsUs she has answered questions visitors of this website has sent in. Claudia tells about how she started horse riding by coincidence when her father has bought two Shetland ponies for her and her brother. Claudia...

HorsUs blog by Marieke Schildkamp: international student show in The Netherlands

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:13:00

Last weekend an international show AIEC - Student Riders Nations Cup for students has taken place in De Mortel in The Netherlands. From 12 countries 36 riders were present to compete. Dutch Marieke Schildkamp, recently very succesful in Romania, blogs about this show for HorsUs: 'Last Thursday all riders met at the show. This is like a big meeting of friends. On Friday the first shows started in a knock out formula: three riders ride a dressage test on the same horse (the riders...

Monte Carlo: Bengtsson two time winner Global Champions Tour

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:05:00

Last weekend the fifth round of the Global Champions Tour has taken place in Monte Carlo. It was Swedish Rolf-Göran Bengtsson won with Casall La Silla for the second time this year the prize of € 92.000 with the same horse. Bengtsson was the only one in Monte Carlo who was clear two times and without time penalties so there was no jump off. German Christian Ahlmann and Taloubet were two times clear as well but in the second round they were just not within the time allowed....

Last day 'ask it .... Yvonne van der Velde'

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 09:16:00

Dutch Yvonne van der Velde is an international endurance rider for over 20 years already. She competed at several world equestrian games and European championships and in the beginning of June she came Dutch national champion in the 160 km distance. This endurance rider will give an interview for HorsUs in which she answers your questions. Always wanted to ask Yvonne something? Send it your question today! contact@horses.eu HorsUs

Sport carreer O'Brien has ended

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 14:07:00

The sport carreer of the jumping horse Blauwdraad's O'Brien has ended definitively. The braun stallion jumped under Dutch Angelique Hoorn at the highest international level but got injured on his right front leg tendon during the first round of the nations cup in Calgory in September 2009. The horse recovered and made his come back at the highest level. In a training session he hurt his tendon in his left leg. Hoorn: 'we were jumping but not even 1 metre. He is fifteen and he will be fine...

World's bests to Aachen

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 08:46:00

CHIO Aachen in Germany will take place from July 8 till July 17 this year. World's best dressage riders will be present. Matthias Alexander Rath (Totilas) has entered, and so did Dutch Adelinde Cornelissen (Parzival), Laura Bechtolsheimer (Mistral Hojris) and Steffen Peters (Ravel). The chairman of CHIO Aachen, Frank Kemperman: 'Steffen Peters hasn't been in Europe to compete since 2009 and our show in Aachen will be the only show he will ride in Europe this year. An other...

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Sat, 25 Jun 2011 07:02:00

German federation supports candidacy Aachen for EC 2015

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:13:00

The German federation FN has announced to support the candidacy of Aachen for the European championships in 2015. This means it doesn’t support Hamburg that would also like to organize this championships. FN chairman Breido Graf zu Rantzau: ‘We can’t find better conditions than in Aachen.’ The organization of Aachen has set her mind on organizing the European version of the world equestrian games where championships in five disciplines take place at one venue....

New choreography for Rath and Totilas in Aachen

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:12:00

Last week a big discussion was flared up about the choreography of Matthias Alexander Rath’s kur he rode aboard Totilas at the German championships in Balve last week. Rath rode exactly the same lines as Edward Gal did with Totilas just the other way around. Where Gal went left, Rath went right and vice versa. Chef d’equipe Holger Schmezer reacted as follows: ‘it’s not forbidden’. Now Rath announced that he will have a new choreography for his freestyle at the...

Teenager makes 300 miles trip for charity foundation

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:06:00

A teenager from Welsh (Great Britain) is planning to make a 300 miles trip aboard her pony Susy from north to south Wales in August to raise money for Lluest Horse and Pony Trust in Llanddeusant. Bethan Matthews, 16 years old, starts her ride on August 13 in Prestatyn and she thinks she can make it in three weeks. Bethan said: ‘I've been volunteering at Lluest since 2008 and have seen horses and ponies who've suffered neglect and cruelty develop into confident, healthy and happy...

HorsUs photo report show in Zhaskov

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 07:28:00

Since over half a year Dutch Anky van Grunsven coaches some Ukrain riders to get the dressage in this country at a higher level. The former Minister of Steel and Industry, Vitaliy Gayduk, has started a long-term project, with getting the Olympic equestrian disciplines to international top-level in the future as main goal. The founder of the project went abroad to find the right knowledge. He was very clear in his choice for triple Olympic champion Anky van Grunsven. ,,Anky proved...

Handy links: CSI Twente

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 07:22:00

From Thursday the 23th to Sunday the 26th of June, the horse village Geesteren in The Netherlands will act again as a host for the international elite of show jumpers. The crème de la crème of the world's top riders will guarantee top class sport in the wonderful rural scenery of Twente. To stay up to date, here some handy links: Website Program Starting lists and results HorsUs

Lejeune sells Leo du Prairial

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:00:00

Belgian World champion show jumping Phillipe Lejeune has sold his small but talented Leo du Prairial (by Shogoun) to his student Eugenie Le Pajolec from France. The ten year old gelding has won the Derby and the Grand Prix at CSIO Ypaja (Finland) and the Rolex Speed challenge at CSI Brussels (Belgium). Galop / HorsUs

Back in the picture: Rubels

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:26:00

He came only ten years old but was two times the best of the World at the World championships for Young horses: Rubels, which came famous with Dutch Hans Peter Minderhoud in the saddle. Read the complete article about Rubels at the page 'Featured' HorsUs

Anky van Grunsven chooses 1 horse power

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:20:00

Recently an interview was published in a Dutch Daily Financial Newspaper about Anky van Grunsven and her relationship with her car. Anky tells she has a Mini Clubman. ‘It’s a special John Cooper Works. I just got it two months now. It’s my fourth Mini in six years. Every time it’s a bit bigger and faster. This is the coolest so far, black with red stripes. The sort of motor? I have no clue, I am a woman, don’t forget… The amount of horse powers? No...

25th EC: breaking records?

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:05:00

Riders from 21 countries are aiming to compete at the 25th FEI European Dressage Championships in The Netherlands in August. Tickets for the Freestyle-to-Music, which will decide the individual medals on August 21, are already sold out with tickets for the other three days selling fast. The previous European record was set in 1997 when 19 nations participated in Verden (GER), although Arnhem (NED) hosted the largest ever Open European Championships in 1999 when riders from 25 nations...

Students as reporters during EC dressage in Rotterdam

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:43:00

During the coming European championships this year in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) Dutch students will be present as reporters. The goal is to make the equestrian sport more open for the youth. The students will be coached by professional journalists and photographers. The organizations of the EC and the Dutch federation KNHS think this is a good initiative for the youth and it’s important for the sport to keep up with society. EKdressuur2011 / HorsUs

Beerbaum jumps to ninth national title

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:08:00

Last weekend the German championships dressage and jumping have taken place in Balve. Ludger Beerbaum has won his ninth national title after four rounds with Coupe de Coeur who did not have any fence down, just 1,50 time penalty. Beerbaum was satisfied with this title: 'Coupe de Coeur is a stallion and it's not always easy to have his full attention but he was very work willing and focused this championship.' For the grey this is his third national title. With René Tebbel in the...

Ask it .... Yvonne van der Velde

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:01:00

Dutch Yvonne van der Velde is an international endurance rider for over 20 years already. She competed at several world equestrian games and European championships and in the beginning of June she came Dutch national champion in the 160 km distance. Yvonne will give an interview for HorsUs in which she answers your questions. Always wanted to ask this endurance rider something? Send in your question to contact@horsus.eu and the best five questions will be answered by her. HorsUs

Sanneke Rothenberger: you never achieve a result without your horse

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:19:00

For HorsUs German Sanneke Rotherberger (18) has given an interview in which she answers questions sent in by visitors of this website. Sanneke is asked for her goal in the equestrian sport and she is very clear when she answers: I want to go to the Olympic Games. Both her parents were international dressage riders and they have taught Sanneke: no horse no rider so as the rider you should take care of your horse very good. Keep in mind that everything you achieve you never do allone but...

Balve: Totilas and Rath best in freestyle

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:09:00

Matthias Alexander Rath and Totilas have won the third test at the German championships in Balve as well. They scored over 85% in their first kur. Rath was happy: 'I am relieved that it went well. Not all is perfect yet but I think that's logical.' Rath has won two national titles, in the Special and in the kur. He won all three tests at this championships and set some records. In the kur Christoph Koschel came second aboard Donnperignon (82,45%). Isabell Werth and El Santo came third...

First international eventing horse cloned

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 08:20:00

Three is a charm for event horse Che Mr. Wiseguy—three “Wiseguy” clones were born in April. Wiseguy Too was foaled on April 15, and two weeks later Wiseguy Too Two and Wiseguy Too Top hit the ground. Ecuadorian entreprenur Ronald Zabala-Goetschel competed Wiseguy, an 11-year-old Belgian Warmblood (Jolie—Noblesse), at advanced and completed the Rolex Kentucky CCI**** in 2009. He was frustrated that he couldn’t use the gelding for breeding. “I always...

Last day 'ask it .... Ulla Salzgeber'

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 08:04:00

She already won gold, silver and bronze at the Olympic Games: dressage rider Ulla Salzgeber came two times Olympic champion with her German team and won the individual silver and bronze medal with her former Grand Prix horse Rusty. Her current top horse is Herzruf's Erbe. Aboard this horse she recently won the World Dressage Masters kur in München (Germany). Ulla will give an interview for HorsUs in which she answers your questions. Always wanted to ask Ulla something? Send...

Balve: Rath still in the lead

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:40:00

After day two at the German dressage championships Matthias Alexander Rath is still in the lead. With his Totilas he scored over 83% in the Grand Prix Special. The combination got several tens for piaffe and passage. Isabell Werth competes two horses in this championship. With El Santo she came two times second. Annabell Balkenhol came third in the Special aboard Hannoverian horse Dablino. On Sunday the freestyle kur will take place. Click here for the result Grand Prix Special Clic...

Handy links: CSIOYJP Hagen

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 08:57:00

At the moment there is an international jumping show in Hagen, Germany. Besides jumping there is national dressage as well. To be up to date some handy links: Website Competitors Starting lists and results Livestream HorsUs

Balve: German record for Rath and Totilas

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 07:03:00

Yesterday the Grand Prix as first test in the German dressage championshipsin Balve has taken place. Matthias Alexander Rath and Totilas have set a new German record with their 81,021% at the first day. The German championships have two more tests to go. Isabell is the runner up, surprisingly aboard El Santo, her third current Grand Prix horse. This duo score over 79%. The more experienced Warum Nicht is only sixth with a score of 73%. Click here for full...

Remarkable horse video's (20)

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 07:00:00

ANKY® Insect Free: Finally a fly-spray that really works

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:24:00

ANKY® Technical Casuals has launched a revolutionary horsefly & tick spray this spring. ANKY® Insect Free is, depending on exercise and weather conditions, 1 up to 6 hours operative. Above all, ANKY® Insect Free works, contains no dangerous chemical ingredients and, when used correctly, is safe for both rider and horse! Insect Free is made almost exclusively from natural ingredients and contains several natural oils and herbal extracts....

Handy links: German championships Balve

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:05:00

At the moment in Balve (Germany) an international show is taking place. This show includes the German championships. Except international jumping there is national dressage. Matthias Alexander Rath and Totilas are present as well. To stay up to date, some handy links: Website Program Competitors Starting orders and results HorsUs

Endangered horses reintroduced to wild in native Mongolia

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:40:00

An army transport plane flew Tuesday from a military airport to take four rare wild horses to Mongolia as part of the Prague Zoo's efforts to reintroduce the endangered species to its native habitat. After a 6,000-kilometre flight, three mares named Kordula, Cassovia and Lima, and a stallion named Matyas, will be transported another 280 km by truck to the western Mongolian reserve of Khomiin Tal. There they will join a herd of more than 20 already reintroduced by a French group. The...

Dutch selection WC young horse: all horses to next round

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:14:00

Last Wednesday the fourth Dutch selection for the world championship for young horses has taken place in Ermelo. The quality is good and the judges Wim Ernes, Johan Hamminga and Gert van den Hoorn, decided to select all horses for the next round, which will take place on June 28. Five year olds: VMF Beaumonde (by United) – Emma van de Hooven Buenos Aires (by Scandic) – Vivian de la Roy So you Know (by Scandic) – Jennifer Sekreve Belle Lady Texel (by Krack C)...

Belgian Philippaerts back to the top with Donatella

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:34:00

Four time Olympian rider Ludo Philippaerts from Belgium did not have a top horse for a while. But the talented Donatella will bring the show jumper back to the top. Donatelle is an eight year old Belgian bred mare by Vigo d'Arsouilles. The first victory for the duo is a fact: recently in Lissabon (Portugal) the two have won the 1.45m. HorsUs

Rath and Totilas on classical music in Balve

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 07:22:00

Coming weekend German Matthias Alexander Rath and Totilas will enter the arena in Balve on new music in the freestyle competition. Rath has asked the world wide famous DJ Paul van Dyk to compose a new kur for him and Totilas. Rath is very enthusiastic about his new classical kur music. It took three months to make it. It is the first time that Mr. van Dyk has produced and composed a piece of music including an orchestra recording for a freestyle routine. ‘First of all I studied...

Dutch pair drivers win nations cup in Saumur

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 07:04:00

The Dutch have won the pair drining nations cup in Saumur, France. Tom Engbers, Gerard Leijten and Harrie Verstappen were the best with Harry de Ruyter as their chef d'équipe. The French team came second, Belgium third. Australien Boyd Exell, who is already in the winning mood for a very long time, got another victory individually in the four in hand competition. Dutch IJsbrand Chardon came second, Glenn Geerts from Belgium third. The Dutch were the best in the individual...

European championships reining in Switzerland

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 07:00:00

For the second time the European championships reining will be held in Grivins in Switzerland at the CS Ranch, which is owned by Corinna and Michael Schumacher. The event will take place from June 26 till July 2nd. Competitors should be qualified to compete at the Europeans. At least two shows should be ridden in the home country of the reiner. Besides these two, all other NRHA shows in Europe count for qualification. HorsUs

Back in the picture: Donnerhall

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 07:18:00

Two times he came World champion, one time European champion and national German champion as well with German Karin Rehbein in the saddle: the dark Oldenburger chestnut Donnerhall. Read the complete story about Donnerhall at the new page 'Featured' HorsUs

International come back Salinero in Falsterbo

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 07:05:00

Anky van Grunsven's Salinero will make his international come back during the World Dressage Masters show in Falsterbo (Sweden) in the beginning of July. At the end of May Anky competed her Olympic champion at a national Dutch show in Schaijk and scored over 77%. This national comeback the pair made after an injury on Salinero whithers which has taken over a year before he was ready to compete again. Anky was happy with this first show: 'Of course some thing can go better but I was super...

DC: interviews champions para equestrian (video)

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:07:00

Last weekend the Dutch championships has taken place during Outdoor Gelderland. Petra van der Sande, Frank Hosmar and Sanne Voets are the new Dutch champions in the para equestrian sports. Petra tells she was so exited about the performance of her new horse Valencia. The judges like her a lot and although she competed her Kentucky-champion Toscane as well, she choose for her black one in the freestyle final, although she never expected this to happen. Sanne tells the first day was a bit...

Allard Kalff: my ambition is to have fun

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:18:00

Allard Kalff is a Dutch car racer and Formula 1 presenter. Often he is on the Dutch television and interviews Formula 1 racers. Recently he started doing reining as well. For HorsUs he answered quations sent in by visitors of this website. Kalff tels about the similarities in top sport between car racing and reining: 'the way to success is one with blood, sweat and tears. Top sport is top sport'. By coincidence he started doing reining and he is trained by Dutch Rieky Young. Kalff likes...

Lamaze on top FEI world ranking list jumping

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:05:00

After 10 months French show jumper is no longer in the lead of the FEI World ranking jumping. Canadian Eric Lamaze has taken over the lead due to his good results with his horse Hickstead. He already was second on the list, but now he is on top. Lamaze is second now. Irish Billy Twomey came from the seventh spot to the third. The biggest jump in the top 15 is made by German Ludger Beerbaum. He was 27th and is 14th now in the FEI ranking. Click here for the complete list HorsUs

Gal misses Totilas

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:31:00

While Edward Gal competed at the Dutch championships during Outdoor Gelderland, German Matthias Alexander Rath competed Totilas for the second time, in Wiesbaden. The former rider of world famous Totilas followed the test on the computer. 'It's still difficult to see', said Gal just after he won silver at the Dutch championships with Gribaldi mare Sisther de Jeu. Totilas and his new rider came third at their second show in the Grand Prix. The score was lower than in their débu...

Ask it .... Ulla Salzgeber

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:17:00

She already won gold, silver and bronze at the Olympic Games: dressage rider Ulla Salzgeber came two times Olympic champion with her German team and won the individual silver and bronze medal with her former Grand Prix horse Rusty. Her current top horse is Herzruf's Erbe. Aboard this horse she recently won the World Dressage Masters kur in München (Germany). Ulla will give an interview for HorsUs in which she answers your questions. Always wanted to ask Ulla something? Send in your...

No EC for Imke Schellekens-Bartels and Sunrise

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:40:00

Dutch Imke Schellekens-Bartels has announced on her website that she won't compete Hunter Douglas Sunrise at the coming European championships in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) later this year. The 17 year old mare has been checked on her injury last week and it's getting better but it's not good enough to make it to this championships. Imke: 'Of course I regret this. Already five years Sunrise and I are team members. And it all happend while lunging in the arena when another horse ran into...

DC: Minderhoud new champion

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 22:53:00

The new national Dutch champion dressage for the coming year is Hans Peter Minderhoud. With only one win out of three tests aboard I.P.S Tango, he still was the best over three tests in total. For Minderhoud this is his first national title. Edward Gal competed two horses in this championship, Interfloor Next One and Sisther de Jeu but he Gal was only allowed to show one in the Grand Prix Freestyle kur. He choose Sisther de Jeu and this duo rode a fantastic kur and...