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Released by the Blue Hors stables just a few weeks ago, Nanna Skodborg Merrald wasted no time in bouncing back: the former Danish number 1 has now acquired her own structure. Nanna Skodbord Merrald will continue her career in Hvalsø, west of Copenhagen, with the purchase of the former Lykkesholm equestrian center. This 36-hectare property includes a 60x20m arena, a 70x30m arena, two indoor riding arenas (40x20m and 60x20m), 52 stalls divided into 6 stables, and a 140m² house.

Already selected by the SHF to participate in the World Championships for 5 and 6 year olds with Fashion Breaker Majishan and Furstin Toto LH, Charlotte Chalvignac Vesin has done a triple hit… : she has also won her ticket for the event in the 7 year old category by being selected by the FFE with her Secret Life Majishan. It is with a fully loaded truck that Charlotte Chalvignac and Jean Vesin will take the road to Germany in a few days with 1 horse per category to carry the

Great Britain announced this morning the list of its pairs selected for the World Championships in Aachen: Charlotte Fry & Glamourdale Fiona Bigwood & Donna Bella Becky Moody & Jagerbomb Carl Hester & Fame

The dark years thankfully seem a distant memory for Juan Matute Guimon: the young Spaniard is indeed soon to be a father. Six years after his severe brain hemorrhage, and one year after the tragic loss of Lexus, his talented and promising nine-year-old Grand Prix horse, in a horrific road accident—with whom he competed last year in the Nations Cups at Compiègne and Aachen—Juan Matute Guimon is now seeing life smile upon him. Married since September 2025 to Paloma Zafrilla, th

Seen in recent months under the saddle of Patrik Kittel, Valerie B has now joined the string of horses of the German Dorothee Schneider. The Gorlitz competition proved successful for Dorothee Schneider: not only did she win the National Inter II with Barcelo on Thursday with over 73%, and dominate the CDI 3* Grand Prix with Karlijn V, but she also took advantage of this event to make her debut with Valerie B. Breed by Karin & Peer Gudbrandsen, this daughter of Revolution and

After a spring season in the United States marked by winning performances in more than 80% of cases at the CDIs of Ocala and TerraNova, and participation in the CDI of Segovia, Santiago HGF, ridden by Antonio Crespín, was selected for the World Young Horse Championships in Verden; an event which they ultimately had to withdraw from. In recent days, Santiago HGF suffered an incident requiring veterinary care. Although his condition was improving, as a precaution, he was transf

At the World Young Horse Championships, Belgium will travel to Germany with a delegation consisting of two pairs in each age category. Two reserve pairs have also been designated for each category. 5 yo Benedek Pachl & Velvet Begijnhoeve Isabel Giart & Virtuoso van het Bloemenhof Reserves : Kevin Laevens & Valente Van Ter Royen Matthias Dieltjens & Victoire de Perle 6 yo Evelyn Eger & Secret’s Weapon Dominique Van der Horst & Uncrowned van de Wolfshoeve Rserves : Jorinde Ve

Well established in the international calendar, the 5* in Munich, which smiled this year on Jessica von Bredow & Times Kismet, seems uncertain for 2027. The German website bayernspferde.de reveals that, as the search for sponsors becomes increasingly difficult and demanding, the "Pferd International München", organized at the Munich-Riem Olympic equestrian center, will probably not take place next year; a prospect whispered by Jürgen Blum, its director. Scheduled to take plac

Like Spain, Portugal also announced yesterday the composition of its team for the World Championships in Aachen. Maria Caetano & Hit Plus Joao Pedro Moreira & Furst Kennedy Joao Torrao & Lirio MVL Vasco Mira Godinho & Marques dos Cedros Reserves : Rita Ralao & Lrao

Like Spain, and the day after winning the Nations Cup in Falsterbo, Denmark also announced this morning the composition of its team for the World Championships in Aachen. Carina Cassøe Krüth & Heiline's Danciera Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour & Mount St John Freestyle Daniel Bachmann Andersen & Flash Gordon 37 Nadja Aabo Sloth & Favour Gersdorff Reserves : Anna Zibrandtsen & Quel Filou Karoline Rohmann & Jakas Don Louvre

Spain announced this morning the composition of its team for the World Championships in Aachen. The pairs selected by the national team staff are: Severo Jurado Lopez & Flaconi W Borja Carrascosa & Frizzantino Jose Antonio Garcia Mena & Gladiador do Lis Lucia Gallardo & Hip by Johnson Reserves : Juan Antonio Jiménez Cobo & Quartar Claudio Castilla Ruiz & Jota das Figueiras Francisco Benítez Sánchez & Lord Platinum Pablo Gómez Molina & Ulises de Ymas

In addition to their victories in the Grand Prix and the Nations Cup, the Falsterbo CDIO 5* provided an opportunity today for Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour and MSJ Freestyle to make a few adjustments ahead of the World Championships in Aachen—specifically, to fine-tune their new freestyle routine. With a new musical composition and a new test, the Danish number one and former world number one reserved the premiere of her new freestyle test for the Swedish public. After a few walk s

Following the hosting of its Nations Cup, Sweden immediately announced its team lineup for the World Championships: Therese Nilshagen & Navarro Maria von Essen & Invoice Patrik Kittel & Touchdown Rebecca Mauleon & Johnnie Walker Reserves : Caroline Darcourt & Bournonville

Under the direction of their team leader Susie Dannemand, the quartet composed of Anna Zibrandtsen & Quel Filou &, Daniel Bachmann Andersen & Flash Gordon 37, Nadja Aaboe Sloth & Favour Gersdorf and Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour & Mount St John Freestyle dominated today the Grand Prix of the CDIO5* in Falsterbo; also a preparation for the World Championships in Aachen. Of the 16 competitors in the Grand Prix, Cathrine Laudrup Dufour and her daughter Fidermark were logically the onl

Four months after being sent to her the German Jessica von Bredow Werndl made her debut today with Dancier Gold FRH for their first competition. Bred by Georg Strübing, this son of Dancier and Weltmeyer was approved for breeding in the Hanoverian studbook in 2017 and then sold to Sprehe Stables for €142,000. Initially ridden by Anna-Sophie Fiebelkorn, he took third place in the German 5-Year-Old Championship. He then joined the string of Australian rider Simone Pearce, then r

The rythm of announcements continues to accelerate: last night, the United States officially announced the composition of their team for the World Championships in Aachen: Ashley Holzer & Hawtins San Floriana Jordan LaPlaca &Gold Play Christian Simonson & Fleau de Baian Genay Vaughn & Gino Réservistes : Kasey Perry-Glass & Heartbeat W.P. Meagan Davis & Toronto Lightfoot This year's US champions, Ellesse Gundersen & Quintessential 4, are therefore absent from this selection: t

Canada unveiled its team ter for the World Championships in Aachen this afternoon: Brittany Fraser Beaulieu & Jaccardo Camille Carier Bergeron & Finnlanderin Chris von Martels & Londoncrown Denielle Gallagher-Legriffon & Come Back de Massa In 2022 in Herning, Canada did not present a team but two individuals. crédit photo : Andrew Ryback Photography

Absent from the Dutch team since the 2017 European Championships in Gothenburg, Diederik van Silfhout was nonetheless shortlisted for the 2024 Paris Olympics with Dante US—a stallion that, at the time, had not yet made his Grand Prix debut. The talented bay, now 10 years old, has been sold. Bred by Paul Schockemohle, this Oldenburg gelding is by Dante Weltino, the star stallion of Swedish rider Therese Nilshagen, out of a mare by Sir Donnerhall who also produced Glock's Total

As the teams set to compete in the World Championships in Aachen are gradually being announced, Ireland will have to do without its top pair, currently ranked 123rd in the world. Although Abigail Lyle and Giraldo represented Ireland at the Paris Olympics (pictured) and previously at the 2022 World Championships in Herning, the 41-year-old rider has decided—and announced—that her 15-year-old gelding will stay home. "After careful consideration, I concluded that it was best for

While national federations had until midnight last night to submit their pre-selected lists of up to eight horse-and-rider combinations to the FEI (see HERE), the Finnish rider took the opportunity to announce her final team : Henri Ruoste & Delaurentis ou Tiffany's Diamond Ville Vaurio & Dante NL Stella Hagelstam & Hagels Prince Nassak ou MSJ Disney Fairytale Anu Sironen & Ypajan Fioretto