Category Archives: Major League Show Jumping

A crisis of confidence is not something one usually associates with Irish rider Conor Swail. After all, he's the man who can lose his bridle and still finish fourth in a speed...

Conor Swail has been a staple on the Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) tour since its inception in 2021 and has 37 career Grand Prix wins on his record. But...

“I said to Ilan [Ferder] before I walked in, ‘I'm going fast, right?’” shared Erynn Ballard of the moment before she rode into the tbird Arena to contest Gregory Bodo's...

When Nayel Nassar was looking to add to his string last year, Ivory Tcs, campaigned by Ireland's Daniel Coyle, ticked all the boxes. “She's the right age. She's totally my...

Casturano came to Canada by way of Fairway Farms and a fortunate phone call. “He was in North Germany as a young horse with a very good professional that I...

When U.S. rider Karl Cook and 13-year-old mare Kalinka Van't Zorgvliet entered the ring for the 1.55m Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) CND5* Grand Prix of Traverse City, there was...

At 17 years old, most high school kids are thinking about homework, dating, and driver’s licenses. American show jumper Caroline Mawhinney? She’s got bigger fish to fry.  “She can’t drink...

This week officially marks the first of Spring 2023 and the promise of blooming flowers, longer days, warmer temps and—best of all—the return of Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ)! Season...

There are a million new reasons to get excited about the 2023 Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) season. Two million, in fact. The highly anticipated third edition of the MLSJ...

They call showjumping the sport of inches, but according to Erynn Ballard, millimeters is the more appropriate term.  The Canadian rider has been riding out a five-star victory dry spell...

"I'm going to be honest, I never thought she would do this," said Karl Cook (USA) quite candidly of his fiery 12-year-old mare Kalinka Van't Zorgvliet. Previously campaigned by Italy's...

Twenty twenty-two was a “building year” for Orafina and Kent Farrington. The American Olympic medalist means he's building the 10-year-old mare's confidence and skill set for top sport. But in...

The environmental phenomenon known as a heatwave is often described as an oppressive temperature climb that alters the current climate. There is no better way to describe the effect Helios...

If Germany’s Rupert Carl Winkelmann had a theme song, it might be along the lines of the Eagles' “Take it Easy.”  It’s a life motto the German transplant—and new recruit...

The 2022 Major League Show Jumping season comes to a dramatic close this week at Desert International Horse Park in what's shaped up to be the closest team race yet....

It's MLSJ Finals week! The 2022 Major League Show Jumping Final takes to Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, CA for the most anticipated week of the season, December 7–10....

As far as weekends go, Daniel Coyle’s couldn’t have worked out much better. The Irish rider captured not one, not two, but three of the weekend’s four ranking classes at...

For a moment, it appeared the Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) world revolved around Helios. But as last year's champions, we know team Eye Candy has their own golden gravitational...

When Darragh Kenny (IRL) took over the ride on Volnay du Boisdeville, the horse already had a proven track record. Purchased for and campaigned by Teddy Vlock, a client of...

"I don't think it's going to work. I'm so sorry, but I don't think I can take her to Mexico. I can't even canter her" is what the Crusaders Tanimara...