Show Jumping

William Whitaker secured his second victory in the Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby on June 21 with Flamboyant III. The win came in a jump-off against 2023 champions David Simpson and Pjotr Van De Kruishoeve. Whitaker had finished second in the event in each of the prior two years.

June 22, 2026 Reported by AI

Katie Jerram Hunnable rode First Receiver to victory in the 2026 Hickstead Derby Retraining of Racehorses championship. The nine-year-old gelding, owned by The King, delivered a flawless performance to secure the sash.

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.

March 07, 2026 Reported by AI

The international equestrian community is grieving the loss of Ian O'Grady, an Irish show jumper and horse dealer. O'Grady passed away following a lingering illness.

The United Arab Emirates is hosting its first Al Ain Equestrian Festival from February 24 to March 8, 2026, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The event at Al Mubazzarah Al Khadra Park features international competitions in Arabian horse showing and show jumping, alongside cultural experiences. It aims to preserve the nation's equestrian heritage and promote horsemanship.

February 25, 2026 Reported by AI

French show jumper Nina Mallevaey discovered she had entered the Longines World Rankings top 10 while landing in Miami in January 2026. The 26-year-old was en route to the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida, when the news broke. She has since held the number 8 position for two months.