Show Jumping
USA claims victory in Wellington FEI Nations’ Cup
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The United States secured a home win in the $150,000 FEI Nations’ Cup at the CSIO4* Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida, on February 28, 2026. Ireland finished second with four faults, while Canada took third place with nine faults and Australia placed fourth with 17 penalties. Eight nations competed in the team show jumping event.
Ravenstone Fudge II secured the 2026 Royal Windsor mountain and moorland ridden championship. The 14-year-old New Forest gelding was ridden by Stephanie Turner to victory in the Castle Arena. The win also earned the pair a spot at the London International Heritage championship.
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Irish Olympian Darragh Kenny and his mount Eddy Blue claimed victory in the $500,000 Bainbridge Companies five-star Grand Prix at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Florida. The win marks their first Grand Prix success at the event after several close calls. Kenny's performance highlighted the challenging course designed by Alan Wade.
In international show jumping, Lauranne Spits and Seppe Wouters balance competition with personal life as partners. Their relationship extends beyond the ring, emphasizing mutual support and improvement. The duo highlights the daily processes behind competitive results.
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After a year away from competitions, Aqua Indiana Douglas Pedersen is back in the equestrian arena with renewed focus for the new season. The rider recently achieved a clear round in show jumping and plans to step up to 95cm eventing. She aims to build her fitness and partnership with her mare, Beautiful Day, while targeting a spot on the Gauteng team.
Australian show jumpers are participating in the 13th edition of CHI Al Shaqab Presented by Longines, held from 18 to 21 February 2026 in Doha, Qatar. The event features CSI3* and CSI5* classes alongside dressage and para dressage competitions. Riders including Edwina Tops-Alexander and Georgina Harvey Lazarus represent Australia in the international field.
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France won the opening leg of the third season of the Longines League of Nations in Abu Dhabi with eight faults, while Ireland placed sixth with 20 faults. The Irish team started strongly with a clear first round but encountered issues in the second. Manager Jessica Kurten expressed satisfaction with the riders' efforts despite the result.
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February 27, 2026 12:56Equipe Saddles becomes sponsor for 2026 Pony Spring Tour
February 24, 2026 20:42Edwina Tops-Alexander places fourth in Doha CSI3* Grand Prix
February 23, 2026 23:22Willem Greve claims third win of the season in Gothenburg
February 23, 2026 05:55Shane Sweetnam takes third in Florida five-star Grand Prix
February 22, 2026 11:04Zanotelli wins CSI5* Grand Prix at CHI Al Shaqab
February 19, 2026 07:33Longines welcomes show jumping champion Christian Kukuk to its team