Monthly Archives: May 2026

In the Al Shira’aa Five-Star Tour at the German Spring and Dressage Derby on Thursday evening, presented by Hooved, Philipp Weishaupt and Callao L dominated. The chestnut horse turned out to be a constant winner in recent weeks: „Today was already his third international victory within four weeks,“ was enthusiastic Weishaupt about his partner in the show jumping. „He is developing … Read More

He thanked his sport partner Genghis Khan with a big kiss: Cian O’Connor was visibly proud of his 10-year-old Kannan son. Just recently, the Irishman and the Selle Francais stallion had won the CSI5* championship in Hamburg after two flawless and fast rounds of 1.55m. 16 pairs were after … Read More

„The first qualifying round has really nothing to do with the Derby parade on Sunday,“ said the defending champion at the Hamburg Derby, André Thieme. The four-time Derby winner must know this; he can recite the courses at the Derby Park almost in his sleep. Nevertheless, the Derby specialists and favorites fought for the title... Read More

With the fifth candidate, Dialdo Blue PS (Diaron – Chacco-Blue – Cento), the 100,000 euro mark was already broken during the shock auction of Young Jumpers from the Lewitz Stud: At 103,000 euros, the virtual hammer fell. But the highlight was reached only with the last candidate, number 28: … Read More

After the tournament is over, the focus turns to the next international highlights at Hof Kasselmann: the Future Champions from June 10 to 14, 2026, and the Covalliero Dressage Days from June 1 to 5, 2026. … Read More

„I love this jumping“ and „I want to win it as often as possible“: André Thieme leaves no doubt about what he wants to achieve this weekend and in the future in Hamburg. He wants to win the traditional German Jumping Derby, now for the fifth time after the victory number … Read More

The World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH) has, in collaboration with the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI), now announced important changes for the World Championships for young dressage horses. For the first time, minimum eligibility requirements (Minimum Eligibility Requirements, or MERs) will be introduced for participation in the championships. In addition, five-year-old dressage horses will henceforth be required to have a minimum age of … Read More

Almost after the success at the Nations Cup in Lier, there would have been another Belgian victory in the Grand Prix. Almost: As the last rider in the 1.50m CSIO3* steeplechase, Gilles Thomas and Happy Landais (v. Andiamo Semilly) were on their way to a new best time; they also remained faultless until the end – … Read More

In the final, Ludger Beerbaum’s rider Ciaran Nallon left nothing to be desired on the home track of Megalon K (v. Etoulon) and secured the home victory in the Grand Prix of Riesenbeck. With 37.59 flawless seconds, he placed the Colombian Ruben Arroyave second, who had taken 38.47 seconds for that. On the … Read More

She was so excited and let her emotions run wild: Katharina Rhomberg literally took the field from behind with the 11-year-old Westphalian Colestus Cambridge (v. Colestus) in the CSI5* Grand Prix sprint for the victory. As the last of seven pairs in the sprint, the Austrian rider, encouraged by the enthusiastic crowd, went for the win with a score of 70.900 points … Read More