The news that Ireland’s Darragh Kenny will no longer compete the brilliant string of horses owned by America’s Ann Thompson sent a shudder through the sport today. The 32-year-old Offaly native has risen to the no. 7 spot in the Longines World Rankings, thanks in no small part to the…
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FEI Press Release by Louise Parkes Mexican showjumper, Federico Fernandez, had just arrived in Madrid (ESP) by train when I spoke with him last week. He was en route to a business meeting and had intended travelling by air from Valencia (ESP), but the flight was cancelled at the last…
Continue ReadingFEI Press Release by Louise Parkes Riders and sports fans all around the globe are pining for the cut-and-thrust of FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ this year. Since it was first staged back in 1909, war is the only thing that has ever stopped this great annual tournament in its tracks,…
Continue Reading“Talking Horses” press release for FEI …. by Louise Parkes He could be forgiven for being down in the dumps right now….his chance of becoming the first-ever four-time FEI Jumping World Cup™ champion blown out of the water and no opportunity to chase down a second individual Olympic gold medal…
Continue ReadingFEI Press Release by Louise Parkes With competition on hold due to the pandemic, this week the FEI launches a brand new series of interviews and stories. First up, one of the best-known Press Officers on the international circuit, Classic Communications’ Marty Bauman, recalls some of his personal memories of…
Continue ReadingLongines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of United States of America 2020 FEI Press Release by Louise Parkes Wellington opener comes down to an all-female showdown The 2020 series got off to a galloping start with a home victory for Team USA in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of United…
Continue ReadingFEI Press Release by Louise Parkes Germany’s Deusser lines up second, Belgium’s Bruynseels takes third in jump-off thriller Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat left spectators aghast with his brilliant victory in the 13th leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2019/2020 Western European League at Bordeaux in France tonight. Riding the…
Continue ReadingFEI Press Release by Louise Parkes Compatriot Smolders takes runner-up spot; Belgium’s Clemens and Bruynseels fill third and fourth places On an afternoon of Dutch delight, Marc Houtzager and the amazing mare Sterrehof’s Dante threw down an extraordinary performance to snatch victory in the twelfth leg of the Longines FEI…
Continue ReadingFEI Press Release by Louise Parkes Stunning stallion, Dominator, finishes second for Germany’s Ahlmann Ireland’s Denis Lynch firmly secured his spot at the 2020 Longines Final when storming to victory with GC Chopin’s Bushi in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2019/2020 Western European League qualifier in Leipzig, Germany today…
Continue ReadingSwitzerland’s Schwizer pipped at the post; Belgium’s Vermeir takes third FEI Press Release by Louise Parkes Belgian-based German star, Daniel Deusser, stormed to victory with Killer Queen VDM at the ninth leg of the Longines FEI World Cup™ 2019/2020 Western European League at Mechelen in Belgium today. In a fascinating…
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