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Diamond Hit, who competed up to Grand Prix level with the British rider Emma Hindle, has died. Bred by Gabriele Harder-Brune and born in 1997, Diamond Hit was by Don Schufro out of the famous mare Loretta, who also produced Sandro Hit and Royal Hit. Diamond Hit quickly established himself among the best young horses of his generation. In 2001, he was the German and Oldenburg vice-champion for four-year-old stallions under Miriam Henschke. In 2002, he confirmed his potential b

Springbank II VH, the stallion with whom German rider Yara Reichert competes at Grand Prix level, has sustained a serious injury annonced today Equi Pages. Bred in 2014 at Västra Hoby Stuteri in Sweden, Springbank II VH quickly established himself as one of the most notable young stallions of his generation. A son of Skovens Rafael and out of a De Niro mare, the powerful chestnut was approved in Denmark in 2017. Ridden by Severo Jurado López, Springbank II VH made his debut a

Sixth in the team competition in Aachen and Crozet last year, Swedish dressage has no shortage of up-and-coming talent. To join the B-team in question, riders must demonstrate a minimum score of 68% in the Grand Prix at the national level and two scores of 67% in the Grand Prix at CDI level, with at least one of the latter achieved within the last 12 months. The following have now been added: Martin Ågevall Mads Hendeliowitz Ebba von Essen Mattias Jansson Mia Runnesson Bergqv

After rapidly rising through the ranks on the international stage, winnings medals at the European Youth Championships, Anna Teibel Raben has opened a new chapter in her career. The young Danish rider is joining the team at Château de Fontaine in Normandy, where she will continue her riding career. At the age of 20, Anna Teibel Raben made her international debut with Sparaday. In 2024, the pair notably contributed to Denmark’s silver medal at the European Junior Championships

Alongside the "Grande Semaine de Dressage"—held for the first time last week in Le Mans—Boulerie Jump and Philippe Rossi’s team also hosted the France Dressage Finals for the fourth time, offering a prime venue and a renowned organizational setup for the rising talents of tomorrow. Back from the Sarthe region, Caroline Rioche—who has been at the helm of France Dressage for a decade—offers an enthusiastic assessment this year, full of hope for the future. "This year, we had 19

A key figure in the world of judging—both in Germany and internationally—Bavarian Uwe Mechlem passed away on September 14 at the age of 91; notably, he officiated at the 1992 Barcelona and 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. Born on June 26, 1935, in Mittenwald, Uwe Mechlem discovered horses through his father, Franz, a transport entrepreneur. A versatile rider, he competed in both dressage—up to the Grand Prix level—and show jumping. In the early 1960s, he qualified as a judge and g

On Saturday at Somerford Park, Charlotte Dujardin won the Grand Prix, which served as the British Championship event; partnered with Brave Heart II, the British rider scored 75.044%, finishing ahead of Gareth Hughes and Mowgli-Olympia MC (second with 70.457%) and Fiona Bigwood and Donna Bella (third with 70%)—a victory holding special significance for the rider, now a mother of two. Returning to the National Championships, Charlotte Dujardin was not there merely to sightsee.

Grandioso has passed away at the age of 27. The Pura Raza Española competed alongside Daniel Martín Dockx at the highest level, notably participating in two Olympic Games: London in 2012 and Rio in 2016. Born in 1999, this son of Adelante was sold to the United States at the age of four. Initially trained by American rider Courtney King-Dye, he moved to Spain following her serious accident in 2010. In 2011, Grandioso and his rider won the Spanish Grand Prix championship befor

After reaching the pinnacle of the dressage world with TSF Dalera BB, Jessica von Bredow-Werndl is continuing her career with a new mare. At Aubenhausen, the German champion can now count on Happy Days di Fonteabeti, a daughter of Valverde who has already achieved success in young horse competitions. Born in Italy in 2018, Happy Days di Fonteabeti first made a name for herself in her home country. Ridden by Nelson Ramos Aleluia, the mare notably won the Italian Young Horse Ch

After more than four years of exclusion, Russian and Belarusian dressage are set to return to the international stage. The International Equestrian Federation has officially decided to lift the measures implemented in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, measures that had been in effect since March 6, 2022. Starting October 5, Russian and Belarusian riders, horses, and officials will once again be able to compete under their national colors, no longer required to adopt the "I