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Gregory and Banda de Hus enroute to victory. Photo by Jenny Abrahamsson.Gregory Wathelet was unbeatable in the 1.40 speed class at Kingsland Oslo Horse Show on Friday. The Belgian rider was first to go out of the 56 riders, and was incredibly fast on Banda de Hus (Argentinus x Lefevre) – leading the class from start to finish. Nobody could catch up with his time of 48.26 – although many tried to cut corners and speed up around the ten fence track. Closest came Rodrigo Pessoa on the super speedy HH Palouchin (Baloubet du Rouet x Chin Chin), who stopped the clock on 48.55 – just fractions behind Gregory. Dermott Lennon ended third after a fast round on Hallmark Elite (Lord Byron Z x Renville) on 49.88.

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Jos Lansink has a new ride. Photo by Jenny Abrahamsson.Jos Lansink has a new horse in Aganix du Seigneur (Ogano Sitte x Chellano). According to studforlife.com the 6 year old stallion came to Jos last week, and the Belgian rider has bough half of it while Luc Henry owns the other half. Jos has high hopes for Aganix du Seigneur, who he belives has Olympic potential.

Source: studforlife.com

Rolf and Carusso LS La Silla are in Oslo this weekend. Photo by Jenny Abrahamsson.Rolf-Göran Bengtsson will be our guest blogger from the World Cup opening in Oslo this weekend. Almost straight from Rio, Rolf has travelled to Oslo with his groom Celia and three horses; Camilo LS La Silla, Corcega La Silla and Carusso LS La Silla.

You can follow Rolf’s blog here.

Catalogue number 110. A 4 year old stallion by Cassini I.The first November days are all about the Holsteiner stallion licensing and auction at the Neumünster Holstenhalle. "We can look forward to an age group of particular high quality. This has already become apparent during the pre-selection“, says breed director Dr. Thomas Nissen. “Sires like Cachas, Calido I, Caretino, Casall, Clarimo, Clinton I, Contender, Diarado, Larimar, Quirado or Stakkato boast sons with high-class jumping ability.” For the first time ever, the Holsteiner stallion grading also embraces the dressage aspect. “Dressage riders and dressage horse breeders will be thrilled by the quality of the Ampere, Carabas and Dolany offspring and quickly realize the great potential for a successful future", says breed director Dr. Thomas Nissen.

 For a link to the Online-Auctioncatalogue go here; http://holsteiner-verband.de

Tina Fletcher. Photo by Jenny Abrahamsson.British showjumper Tina Fletcher will be out for another eight weeks after she injured her ankle at Spruce Meadows last month. Tina suffered a ligament damage after a fall from Hello Sailor in the Grand Prix, as one of the horse’s studs went into her achilles tendon. Tina aims to be back before Olympia in December 2012.

Source: horseandhound.co.uk

Related article: Tina Fletcher with broken ankle

Finally some of the photos from the FEI World Breeding Jumping Championship in Lanaken can be found in our photo section. So far there are just photos from the finals on Sunday. If you have some questions or would like to see other photos just send us an e-mail on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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If you want to prepare for the FEI World Cup season ahead, take a look at the rules for the prestigious series. The rules for the 2012/2013 season are available here.

Le Prestige St. Lois de Hus with Kevin Staut. Photo by Jenny Abrahamsson.Romain Duguet is the new owner and rider of Le Prestige St. Lois de Hus. Romain Duguet competes for Switzerland, but is of French origin. Le Prestige St. Lois de Hus was previously ridden by Kevin Staut until his co-operation with Haras de Hus ended earlier this year. The gelding then moved to Martin Fuchs in Switzerland with the objective to be sold. During his stay Le Prestige was competed by Anna-Julio Kontio at the European Championship for Young Riders in August.

Source: www.jumpinews.com

Tornesch is back! Photo by Jenny Abrahamsson.Malin Baryard Johnsson's ride Tornesch is now back fresh and sound and will compete at a national show in Sweden this weekend. Then the plan is that Tornesch will compete at the World Cup in Lyon and Verona in November. Tornesch injured himself during Falsterbo Horse Show, which was supposed to have been their last show before the Olympics in London.

Malin says to Ridsport that Tornesch was supposed to have a break after the Olympics, but that it of course wasn't part of the plan that they would miss the Olympics because of an injury.

The USET Foundation honored Legends Frank Chapot, George Morris and William Steinkraus at Hamilton Farm Courtyard Dedication. Photo By: Parker/Russell - The Book LLC.On Saturday, October 6, 2012 the country's leading riders, trainers, owners, and equestrian supporters gathered at the USET Foundation's Hamilton Farm Stable for a historic day in equestrian sport; the dedication and naming of the courtyard in honor of Frank D. Chapot, George H. Morris and William C. Steinkraus, and their Team Silver Medal at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. The courtyard is now called, "The 1960 Courtyard." The dedication and naming was made possible through a generous gift made to the Gladstone Fund by Jane Forbes Clark, USET Foundation President & CEO.

Last year's winner Pius Schwizer will be in Oslo. Photo by Jenny Abrahamsson.Several top riders will travel to Oslo this weekend to compete in the very first leg of the Rolex FEI World Cup in the Western European league. Follow this link for the full entry list.

The riders list includes riders such as Edwina Tops-Alexander, Rodrigo Pessoa, Penelope Leprevost, Kevin Staut, Marco Kutscher, Carsten-Otto Nagel, Scott Brash, Steve Guerdat, Pius Schwizer, Rolf-Göran Bengtsson and Katharina Offel to mention some in the star studded field. 

Cornet Obolensky did his last show with Marco Kutscher in Rio this past weekend. In four weeks time the amazing stallion will return to his owners and dedicate himself to breeding. All photos by Jenny Abrahamsson 

This is how it looked when the Olympic gold medalist Steve Guerdat and his fantastic Nino des Buissonnets won the Grand Prix in Rio de Janeiro last weekend.

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Ben wishes Jane Clarke and her horses welcome.Photo by Jenny Abrahamsson.Ben Maher has taken over the ride of Jane Clark’s horses including the top mounts Urico and Cella, previously seen under Mario Deslauriers. Deslauriers and Clarke ended their partnership earlier this year and Clark has been looking for a new rider for her horses. After a long search she ended up with Britain and Ben although she did try and find another American rider.

Clarke has stated that "I looked at a number of riders and I really think that Ben was the best possible rider for these horses at this time. He's a brilliant rider and we're very happy with him. It had nothing to do with flags. It had to do with having the right person for my horses and doing the right thing by them."