ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER ABUSE CASE OPENED

The FEI has announced the opening of a horse abuse case against American rider Andre McConnon. In September 2024, videos of the American were posted anonymously on social media. In these videos, McConnon can be seen hitting a horse on the head repeatedly. When these videos were released, the eventer was competing at the Burghley Horse…

BylizzieJanuary 13, 20250Comments

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ECCLESTONE Z AND HARRIE SMOLDERS FINISH SECOND IN THE SIX-YEAR-OLD STALLION CLASS AT JUMPING MECHELEN

The Escape Z son Ecclestone Z finished second in the six-year-old stallion class at Jumping Mechelen under Dutch rider Harrie Smolders. This Dutch combination finished less than a second behind the winner, Belgium’s Gilles Thomas and his ride, Saladin S.

BylizzieJanuary 4, 20250Comments

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OLYMPIC DRESSAGE STALLION DAMON HILL PASSES AWAY

The twenty-four-year-old Westphalian stallion, Damon Hill, passed away recently. As his name suggests, he was named after F1 driver Damon Hill. From an early age, the young stallion wowed audiences. At his 30-day performance test in 2009, he scored 9.0. Ingrid Klimke and the stallion had a podium finish at the 2004 Bundeschampionate in the four-year-old stallion…

BylizzieDecember 16, 20240Comments

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QUEL HOMME DE HUS RETIRES FROM SPORT

The eighteen-year-old Holstein stallion, Quel Homme de Hus, has retired from the sport and will now focus on his breeding duties full-time. Quel Homme de Hus had much success under Belgian rider Jérôme Guery. At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the combination was part of the bronze medal-winning team. They won the Mexico leg of the…

BylizzieDecember 3, 20240Comments

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BRITAIN’S FIRST FEMALE BLOODSTOCK AUCTIONEER

Recently, history was made when Shirley Anderson-Jolag became Britain's first female bloodstock auctioneer. Anderson-Jolag sold several lots at the Tattersalls December Sale. She has worked at Tattersalls for almost a decade. This first was the result of many years of hard work and two years of preparation building up to this debut. Before taking on…

BylizzieDecember 3, 20240Comments

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CSI5* LUGANO DIAMONDS TROPHY 1.45M SPEED CLASS WINNER ELZAS

On Friday in St Tropez, we saw Turkish rider Derin Demirsoy and the fifteen-year-old Diamant de Semilly's son Elzas win the second 5* class. In February 2022, Derin Demirsoy took over the reins of Elzas. With his previous rider, Italy's Giulia Martinengo Marquet, Elzas had many placings at the 5* level and has continued in…

BylizzieJune 1, 20240Comments

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GREGORY COTTARD AND GAMMELGAARDS CAROLA TAKE THE WIN IN THE CSI5* PRIX LION OF PORCHES 1.40M, TWO-PHASE

French rider Gregory Cottard and the eleven-year-old mare Gammelgaards Carola took the win in the first 5* class of the weekend in the CSI5* Prix Lion of Porches 1.40m, Two Phase. Gammelgaards Carola is an eleven-year-old chestnut mare. She is the daughter of the Holstein stallion Companiero. In 2010, Companiero completed his 70-Day Test in Marbach,…

BylizzieJune 1, 20240Comments

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2023 WINNER OF THE LGCT GRAND PRIX OF ST TROPEZ DONATELLO D’AUGE

2023 GRAND PRIX WINNER OF THE LGCT GRAND PRIX OF ST TROPEZ – DONATELLO D’AUGE With the sixth leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour taking place this weekend in Saint Tropez, we look back at last year’s Grand Prix winner Donatello D’Auge. Last year, we saw the now eleven-year-old Selle Francis gelding and French rider…

BylizzieMay 31, 20240Comments

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QUEL HOMME DE HUS BACK IN ACTION AT THE LGCT OF MADRID

The LGCT of Madrid saw the return of the eighteen-year-old Quel Homme de Hus to the five-star level since he was last seen at the Prague Playoffs in 2022. The stallion had a fifteen-month absence from showjumping due to an injury, and in February, we saw the stallion compete in his first show since the…

BylizzieMay 30, 20240Comments

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SHANGHAI SWANS ANNOUNCE THEIR GCL TOUR LINE UP

Another Global Champions League (GCL) team, this time the Shanghai Swans, announced their lineup for the 2024 season. With a single change to the team of 2023, they have a powerhouse squad packed with potential. Known for their team spirit, the Shanghai Swans, backed by sponsors Zeidler Group, Hill Farm Equestrian, PremiuMares and Chev’el Stallions,…

BylizzieFebruary 3, 20240Comments

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