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Bermuda Concludes 2025 FEI Jumping Challenge
The third and final phase of the 2025 FEI Jumping World Challenge [FEI JWC] was held at the NEC on Saturday, 22nd March. A spokesperson said, “The 2025 FEI JWC comprised of three separate jumping events. Bermuda held its rounds on 1st and 15th February and on 22nd March. The FEI’s Individual, Regional & World rankings are determined from... Read more of this article
Equestrian: 2025 BHPA Spring Show Results
The National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street echoed with the sound of hooves and cheers as the Bermuda Horse & Pony Association [BHPA] hosted their annual spring show, delivering a day of impressive equestrian displays. Young riders kicked off the event with the walk-trot equitation over x-rails, where Savannah Peniston, riding Southern Surprise,... Read more of this article
Caitlin Neijmeijer Earns Reserve Champion Title
Equestrian Caitlin Neijmeijer has made a notable mark at the Wellington Equestrian Festival in Florida, securing the reserve champion title in the modified children’s 1.15m class. The Wellington Equestrian Festival, a highlight on the international show jumping calendar, attracts top riders from around the globe. Neijmeijer’s achievement... Read more of this article
Mixed Fortunes For Caribbean Equestrian Team
The combined team from the Caribbean Equestrian Academy, with riders from Bermuda and the Bahamas, experienced mixed fortunes on the second day of competition at the Grand Caraibe International Jumping Competition in Martinique. Bermuda’s Rai Burch and Mckeisha Smith continued to test their skills against a challenging field of international riders. Burch,... Read more of this article
Caribbean Academy Team Begins Competition
A combined team from the Caribbean Equestrian Academy, featuring riders from Bermuda and the Bahamas, is competing in the latest round of the Grand Caraibe International Jumping Competition in Martinique. Representing Bermuda are Rai Burch and Mckeisha Smith, who are showcasing their skills against a competitive field of international riders. Burch,... Read more of this article
Equestrian: Inwood RES Horse Show Results
The Inwood RES annual Hunter/Equitation Horse Show proved a resounding success, showcasing some of Bermuda’s finest equestrian talent. Among the day’s highlights was Michael Rodrigues’ impressive victory with Rambo in the prestigious 3 feet 6 inches BEF Open Equitation Medal Series, with Abby Bardgett and Causing Chaos in second place. In... Read more of this article
FEI Jumping World Challenge 2nd Competition
The second competition of the 2025 FEI Jumping World Challenge took place at Bermuda’s National Equestrian Centre on Saturday [Feb 15]. A spokesperson said, “Both jumping courses were designed by FEI Level 4 Judge Marina Azevedo of Brazil, FEI Level 3 Judges Cristina Larangeiro of Portugal as well as Erica Sportiello of Brazil “Claiming the top... Read more of this article
Kayla Bardgett Helps SCAD Secure Top Titles
Kayla Bardgett and her Savannah College of Art and Design [SCAD] equestrian teammates enjoyed a hugely successful outing at the SCAD-hosted winter tournament of champions. Competing with two teams, SCAD claimed both the champion and reserve champion titles, demonstrating their impressive depth and talent. Adding to their accolades, SCAD riders also... Read more of this article
2025 FEI World Jumping Challenge Results
The first of three competitions comprising the 2025 FEI World Jumping Challenge was held at the National Equestrian Centre on Saturday [Feb 1]. A spokesperson said, “The Challenge provides local jumper riders an opportunity to compete in an international setting without having to leave their country. Riders from 10 different geographical zones compete... Read more of this article
BEF RES Series Continues At Vesey Street
The Bermuda Equestrian Federation’s RES Series continued at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street, with riders once again demonstrating their talent and skill across a range of disciplines. Ava Frias, riding Let’s Play, emerged victorious in the riding horse 15.2HH class. Bendoctro, partnered with Michael Rodrigues, secured second... Read more of this article
Equestrian: RES Series Gets Underway
The Bermuda Equestrian Federation’s RES Series got underway at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street, with riders showcasing their skills across various disciplines. In the Low Equitation 2 feet 3 inches Over Fences Junior Class, Lila Readdy riding Lady Bug emerged victorious. Bella Rodrigues and Puff The Magic Dragon secured second place,... Read more of this article
Ki-Juan Minors Achieves Top Finishes At WEF
Bermudian equestrian Ki-Juan Minors rode POP MUZIC to several top-five finishes at the WEF Premiere International horse jumping event. Minors and POP MUZIC placed second in the high performance conformation hunter stake class with a score of 84. They finished second again with the same score in the subsequent round of the same class. The pair also took... Read more of this article
