HJN Content posted on January 10th, 2008

A WEF Progress Report in Photos

WELLINGTON, Fla. Jan. 10-The first of eight 120-foot high concrete poles to provide permanent lighting for the International Arena was hoisted into place at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Thursday.

The lights will be used for major night events such as the Nations Cup, the American Hunter Jumper Foundation’s Hunter Spectacular and dressage Grand Prix freestyles in the arena in which footing has been installed equal to the quality for this year’s Olympic equestrian facility. (Read on…)

HITS Show Time! Show jumping action returns to Thermal

Circuit includes eight weeks of shows, expanded Grand Prix Schedule and facility enhancements

THERMAL, CA (January 10, 2026)-The HITS Desert Circuit kicked off its 2008 campaign on Wednesday, January 9 with the all new DC Premiere at HITS’ state-of-the-art equestrian facility, in Thermal, California. (Read on…)

Charlotte Jumper Classic to Host Fifth Annual World-Class Show Jumping Event

Charlotte, NC - January 10, 2026 - This year’s Charlotte Jumper Classic promises to be one of the most exciting show jumping events in the nation. In addition to holding jumper classes for junior, adult and amateur riders, it will host one of the most hotly contested grand prix events in the country. (Read on…)

Swiss dressage team pulls out of Beijing Olympics

Hong Kong Jockey Club responds

Switzerland’s dressage team will not take part in the Beijing Olympics. The move follows the withdrawal of the team’s top rider, Silvia Ikle, who doesn’t want to expose her horse to travel-related stress and the humid conditions in Hong Kong in the summer. (Read on…)