Jumping
The Road to Texas continues this weekend at Boneo Park, as more than 500 horses and elite riders from across Australia and New Zealand descend on the Mornington Peninsula for the Boneo Park World Cup Show, presented by SFS Fencing Australia.
The FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses celebrated its 30th anniversary at Zangersheide, where 674 of the world’s best five, six, and seven-year-olds showcased future star power in thrilling finals across Lanaken’s famous arenas.
Germany’s Bundeschampionate once again highlighted the country’s most promising young horses, with future dressage and jumping stars stepping into the spotlight. Influential bloodlines, including many represented by International Horse Breeders (IHB), proved their continued impact on both sport and breeding.
Phillip Lever and Billionaire NZPH claimed their first World Cup Qualifier win at Jumping@Willinga, leading a stellar night of showjumping on Saturday. Among other results, New Zealand secured the Trans-Tasman Young Rider Test Series on Friday with a clean sweep across all three legs.
Australia’s Green Team delivered under pressure to claim the 2025 Trans-Tasman Senior Test Series at Jumping@Willinga on Thursday, finishing on a perfect score of zero to secure victory over New Zealand.
The stars aligned in Germany’s horse capital as Gerit Nieberg and the 10-year-old Ping Pong van de Lentamel delivered a dream result – a home victory in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Riesenbeck. In front of an electric crowd, Nieberg rose to the occasion to secure his first ever LGCT Grand Prix win, the emotion of the moment written across his face as the German national anthem rang out through the packed stadium.
Breeders face a choice between young, promising stallions and proven sires with established performance records. International Horse Breeders (IHB) explores the top dressage and jumping stallions, offering insight into breeding values and success factors.