HJN Content posted on November 5th, 2006

Beezie Madden aboard Conquest II and Judgement take Sunday’s Animal Planet Sporthorse Cup at Syracuse

Tina Lund appears to be fine as she returns to the Tournament as a Spectator

The Animal Planet Sporthorse Cup is a unique three-phase competition. The Sporthorse Cup challenges different jumping and speed skills. Riders must use two horses in the event, which gives them the opportunity to choose a horse built for the particular phase.

The first and third phases are speed classes, requiring a fast, agile horse who is careful while maintaining speed. The middle phase tests the scope and power of the jumper and the rider’s ability to negotiate over jumps as they increase in height. (Read on…)

Maggie McAlary is the National Horse Show ASPCA Champion

Tina Lund treated and released from University Hospital

The 2006 Maclay National Championship for the ASPCA Horsemanship Classes was held on November 4th and 5th at the Syracuse Invitational Horse Show. After Saturday’s events, Californian Nick Haness was at the top of the leaderboard with Julie Welles and Maggie McAlary close on Nick’s Heels. (Read on…)

Michael Whitaker wins the $75,000 Budweiser Grand Prix of Syracuse

It looked as if defending champion, Margie Engle, was going to have a repeat performance in the $75,000 Budweiser Grand Prix of Syracuse. But when Michael Whitaker of Great Britain came in aboard Insul Tech Portofino 63 and rode a smooth, consistently fast round, he galloped off with the title. (Read on…)

Exciting Global Dressage Forum

Hooge Mierde, Netherlands - The Global Dressage Forum, organised by Academy Bartels with the trainers club IDTC, took place on 30 and 31 October in Hooge Mierde, the Netherlands. It turned out to be an exciting event, with lectures and clinics by horse whisperer Monty Roberts, Olympic champion Anky van Grunsven, top trainer Hubertus Schmidt and FEI chief Mariette Withages. Highlight was the discussion about the training methods of Anky, including some real ‘hot’ moments. (Read on…)

Leslie and Youp Rock The House for the Second Year In a Row at Syracuse

Leslie Howard and Youp were faster than a competitive field of quick
horses and talented jumper riders. The pair won the TK99 Speed Derby in a blistering 49.90 seconds. (Read on…)

FEI GANDINI JUMPING RIDERS´ WORLD RANKING LIST - MADDEN MOVES TO 4TH

No 70 including events from 01.11.2025 to 31.10.2025

Rk. previous Rider Points Points to be
dropped next month
1 1 EHNING Marcus GER 3428.50 357.50
2 2 BENGTSSON Rolf-Göran SWE 3182.95 205.00
3 3 KÜRTEN Jessica IRL 3158.50 130.00
4 5 MADDEN Elisabeth USA 2879.56 95.00
5 6 BEERBAUM Ludger GER 2870.00 372.50 (Read on…)

John Pearce Perfect in Kubota Cup National Finals at Toronto’s Royal Horse Show

Toronto, Ontario – The $60,000 Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series National Finals took place Saturday night in front of packed house in the Ricoh Coliseum at Toronto’s Royal Agricultural Winter Fair with John Pearce emerging as the champion. (Read on…)

Tina Lund injured as Michael Whitaker wins $75,000 Budweiser Grand Prix of Syracuse

Danish rider Tina Lund suffered what appeared to be a serious injury midway through the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament’s $75,000 Budweiser Grand Prix Saturday Night. (Read on…)

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