Show Jumping World Cup

's-Hertogenbosch—April 22

Perhaps sometime in the next few days, Rich Fellers will have a few moments to spend quietly with Flexible, the horse he describes as his best friend and a pet. They’ll stand quietly and reminisce as good friends do about the fans stomping their feet, the thrilling dash to the finish line, and the glare of the spotlight as they galloped around gloriously.

For it’s finally happened. For the first time in 25 years, a U.S. rider has won the Rolex FEI World Cup Final.

's-Hertogenbosch—April 20

Rich Fellers didn’t quite hold onto his lead in the World Cup Finals today in Round 2, which is run in a grand prix class format. But he’s still tied for second in the overall standings.

The North American League qualifying for the Rolex FEI Show Jumping World Cup final has concluded, and there are some heavy hitters headed to ‘s-Hertogenbosch (the Netherlands) for the Final on Apr. 19-22.

Show jumpers from Mexico, Canada and the United States all competed against each other in the East Coast and West Coast North American Leagues. The top two riders from Mexico qualify, as well as the top two Canadians. Seven U.S. riders from the East Coast league can go, along with three U.S. riders from the West Coast league.

Our friends at www.worldofshowjumping.com are providing monthly updates about all the happenings in European show jumping, not just who wins what, but all the biggest news.

Our friends at www.worldofshowjumping.com are going to be bringing us monthly updates about all the happenings in European show jumping, not just who wins what, but all the biggest news. 

Onishchenko’s Horses Seized And Sold

Leipzig, Germany—May 1 

When the first rail fell, it was almost a thrill. “A jump-off!” the sold-out crowd at the Leipziger Messe thought.

When the second hit the dirt, the crowd gasped, and German supporters bolted toward the confirmed winner, Christian Ahlmann, waiting in the holding ring.

Denis Lynch’s head was hanging low after the first day of the Rolex FEI Show Jumping World Cup Final. He’d taken a dramatic fall off All Inclusive NRW in the speed round, ending his bid for the title.

“Thursday for me was really black. I was really down after that,” Lynch said. “But I have a great teammate in Billy Twomey, and he told me, ‘Carry on.’ So, I did.”