HJN Content posted on January 29th, 2007

Sergio Campos and Shakira Do Jacare capture the $25,000 Footing Authority Grand Prix to cap off Week I of show jumping at HITS Ocala

OCALA, FL (January 29, 2026) Sergio Campos and his mount Shakira Do Jacare outlasted a jump-off that consisted of six horses to capture yesterday’s $25,000 Footing Authority Grand Prix at HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala.

“It was a great Grand Prix that was very competitive,” said Campos. “A lot of good riders like Aaron Vale were in it and I was worried about his trip. It worked out well for me because everyone went for the time and because of that almost everyone dropped rails.” (Read on…)

HEART Equine Ambulance Provides Unique Services for Equestrian Community

Hoedown for HEART Scheduled For February 9, 2026

Wellington, FL – January 29, 2026 – The Humane Equine Aid and Rapid Transport (HEART) Equine Ambulance cares for horses 24 hours a day. Besides providing emergency transport of injured animals during competition, the HEART ambulance staff is available to exhibitors if they have a sick or injured horse during the night. The four main technicians, Janus Marquis, Andrea Stuehr, Craig Kellog and Maria Vitale and Jodi Keller are on call every day, all day, of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), for animals in need. (Read on…)

Jacksonville Winter National Becomes International as New Zealand Pros Win Big

Green Cove Springs, FL –The second week of competition proved to be a great one for new comers to the series. Owner-rider Sharn Wordley’s first visit to the Jacksonville Winter Series got off to a blazing start with his 15 year-old Irish bred gelding Quick Flash taking the victory in the Lucky Sevens Welcome Jumper Stake presented by the Grubb & Ellis Company on Thursday afternoon. (Read on…)

Jill Humphry and Kaskaya capture the $50,000 EMO Grand Prix to cap off Week I of show jumping at HITS Thermal

THERMAL, CA (January 29, 2026) Rudy Leone isn’t a greedy man. In fact, the owner of Kaskaya said when he entered the Oasis VIP Club before the jump-off he would take the red ribbon right now and forgo the chance to compete for the top prize in Sunday’s $50,000 EMO Grand Prix. (Read on…)

Barbaro’s gallant fight to triumph over his injury is now over

“We will all remember Barbaro as a beautiful, magnificent, and brave horse.”

Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, whose valiant battle for survival after shattering his right-hind leg in the early stages of the May 20 Preakness brought international attention unprecedented emotional support, was euthanized early today at the University of Pennsylvania New Bolton Center, where he had been hospitalized for more than eight months. (Read on…)