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Veteran Dulcar De Sivola dominates qualifier as Velká Pardubická countdown begins

September 07, 2025 - Jockey Lukáš Matuský grinned aboard Dulcar De Sivola 🇫🇷 after cruising to an eight-length victory in the final qualifi...
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Polyan storms to victory in the 80th Czech St Leger, the ultimate Triple Crown test

September 01, 2025 - Polyan 🇫🇷, ridden by jockey Petr Foret, stormed home to win the 80th running of the St Leger at Chuchle Racecourse in...
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Golden sweep for France at European Eventing Championships

August 25, 2025 - What drama at the FEI Eventing European Championship in Strzegom 🇵🇱! With the results in, France 🇫🇷 celebrated a go...
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From injury to victory. Chelmsford holds off Sexy Lord in Pardubická qualifier

August 03, 2025 - Jockey Jan Kratochvíl gave Chelmsford 🇫🇷 a well-deserved pat after holding off Sexy Lord 🇨🇿 and Jaroslav Myška to wi...
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Legend at work: Retired champion Talent schools stablemate at Pardubice

July 19, 2025 - Talent 🇨🇿, retired winner of the 2021 Velká Pardubická steeplechase and runner-up in 2022 and 2023, took a familiar sp...
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Dead-heat hero Sexy Lord sharpens up ahead of Pardubicka qualifier

July 17, 2025 - Sexy Lord 🇨🇿, joint winner of the 2024 Velká Pardubická Steeplechase, had a spin this morning at his favourite racecou...
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Martin Fuchs flies to victory in thrilling Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen

July 06, 2025 - What a finale to the World Equestrian Festival in Aachen 🇩🇪! Martin Fuchs 🇨🇭 delivered a masterclass in precision a...
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Unstoppable Team USA wins jumping Nations Cup at CHIO Aachen

July 04, 2025 - Team USA 🇺🇸 was unstoppable last night, winning the Mercedes-Benz Nations Cup 🏆 at CHIO Aachen 🇩🇪 with just 4 penal...
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Lazzat storms to Jubilee Stakes victory, then unseats jockey at Royal Ascot

June 22, 2025 - What a way to wrap up an unforgettable week at Royal Ascot! 👑🏇🇬🇧 In the feature race, Lazzat 🇫🇷 held off favourit...
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Cercene captures Coronation Stakes in a stunning upset at Royal Ascot

June 21, 2025 - #RoyalAscot 👑🇬🇧 Day 4 Outsider Cercene 🇮🇪 captured the Coronation Stakes, defeating favourite Zarigana 🇬🇧 by hal...
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Trawlerman dominates Gold Cup, Ryan Moore marks 90th Royal Ascot win with a treble

June 20, 2025 - #RoyalAscot 👑🇬🇧 Day 3 Trawlerman 🇮🇪 dominated the Gold Cup 🏆🇬🇧, delivering jockey William Buick his first win i...
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Ombudsman wins Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot

June 19, 2025 - Action and glamour on Day 2 of Royal Ascot 👑🇬🇧. Ombudsman 🇮🇪, with jockey William Buick in the saddle, thundered to...
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American Affair wins by a neck King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot

June 17, 2025 - What an opening day at Royal Ascot! 👑 American Affair 🇬🇧, ridden by jockey Paul Mulrennan, battled Frost At Dawn 🇺🇸...
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A Thoroughbred at full gallop is pure poetry in motion: Interview with Jezdci.cz

May 14, 2025 - Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to speak with Jezdci.cz, the leading Czech equestrian portal, about what it's...
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Dhow Zilzal chases down leader to win dramatic Al Gaffal sailing race

May 03, 2025 - What a dramatic finish to Al Gaffal! ⛵️ Dhow No. 25 Zilzal, skippered by Marwan Abdullah Al Marzouqi, chased down the le...
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Liberty Island, Japan’s wonder mare, breaks down tragically in QEII Cup

April 29, 2025 - Heartbreaking news about the remarkable mare Liberty Island 🇯🇵 (リバティアイランド), who stumbled and broke down while gallopin...
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Believing digs in to win Al Quoz Sprint, her first Group 1

April 13, 2025 - Locked in a pitched battle, Believing 🇮🇪, ridden by jockey William Buick, dug deep for a late burst of speed to win by...
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Raging Torrent leaves rivals in the dust with dominant Godolphin Mile win

April 12, 2025 - In a dazzling display of front-running power, Raging Torrent 🇺🇸 stormed to victory in the $1 million Group 2 Godolphin...
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Dark Saffron makes history, ends Tuz's reign in Dubai Golden Shaheen

April 11, 2025 - Dark Saffron 🇺🇸, with jockey Connor Beasley in the irons, surged from the outside stall, taking a lead he never relinq...
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Old warrior Dubai Future stuns rivals to win Dubai Gold Cup

April 10, 2025 - One for the old boy! Silvestre De Sousa grinned, patting Dubai Future 🇬🇧 as they flew across the wire to win in style...
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Admire Daytona fends off Heart Of Honor by nose to qualify for Kentucky Derby

April 09, 2025 - In another incredibly tight race, Admire Daytona 🇯🇵 (アドマイヤデイトナ), with jockey Christophe Lemaire in the irons, fought o...
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Danon Decile steamrolls Rebel's Romance to claim Dubai Sheema Classic

April 08, 2025 - Danon Decile 🇯🇵 (ダノンデサイル), ridden by Keita Tosaki, exploded from mid-pack to steamroll last year’s winner, Rebel’s Rom...
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Soul Rush edges out Romantic Warrior by a nostril in epic Dubai Turf duel

April 07, 2025 - So who won? That’s the question jockeys Cristian Demuro on Soul Rush 🇯🇵 (ソウルラッシュ) and James McDonald on Romantic Warri...
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Longshot Hit Show captures Dubai World Cup with dazzling late surge

April 06, 2025 - Rear-running Hit Show 🇺🇸, ridden by jockey Florent Geroux, sliced through the field and chased down confident leader M...
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Forever Young aims for historic double in Saturday's Dubai World Cup

April 04, 2025 - A Dubai World Cup favourite, Forever Young 🇯🇵 (フォーエバーヤング), set off bucking during his final prep ahead of a historic b...
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Martin's eventing shot wins silver in World Sports Photography Awards!

January 09, 2025 - I am humbled to see my equestrian work win silver 🥈 in the World Sports Photography Awards 2025 🏆! The black and whit...
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Happy New Year!

December 31, 2024 - What a year it has been! From the deserts of Arabia to the Olympic arenas of the splendid Château de Versailles, there w...
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Martin's racing & eventing shots land in World Sports Photography Awards 2025 finals!

December 12, 2024 - Friends, I am happy to see my equestrian work advance once again to the finals of World Sports Photography Awards 2025 �...
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Martin's flying horse shot lands in World Sports Photography Awards 2024 finals!

May 21, 2024 - Happy to see my equestrian work advance again to the finals of World Sports Photography Awards 2024 🏆! Many thanks to a...
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Pearl hunting in olden days, racing now, dhows compete in Al Gaffal

May 21, 2024 - Here’s a short video wrap on Al Gaffal, a long distance sailing race of traditional wooden dhows from Sir Bu Nuayr Islan...
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Martin's dhow shot wins Special Merit award in World Sports Photography Awards 2023!

August 02, 2023 - I am happy to share that my aerial dhow sailing shot won a Special Merit award in the Water category of World Sports Pho...
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Martin's European Tour - loads of equestrian action ahead

July 05, 2023 - That looks like a busy summer: JULY 30 - CSIO4* Prague Cup 🏆🇨🇿🏇 AUG 9 - 13 - FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Irelan...
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Martin's action shot completes trio in World Sports Photography Awards 2023 final

June 23, 2023 - The last of my images to advance to the final of World Sports Photography Awards 2023 to complete the trio, this time in...
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Martin's horse racing shot lands World Sports Photography Awards 2023 final

June 21, 2023 - I am happy to share that another of my images made it to the World Sports Photography Awards 2023 final, this time in my...
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Al Gaffal - Gulf dhow sailing heritage tribute

June 10, 2023 - A short video take on Al Gaffal, a long distance sailing race of traditional wooden dhows from Sir Bu Nuayr Island to Du...
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Martin's dhow shot sails into World Sports Photography Awards 2023 final

June 09, 2023 - And we sailed to the final of the Water category of World Sports Photography Awards 2023! In the aerial shot from a hel...
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Smolders lands Swiss Grand Prix on Uricas V.D. Kattevennen

June 04, 2023 - Harrie Smolders of the Netherlands 🇳🇱 won on Uricas V.D. Kattevennen Longines Grand Prix of Switzerland 🏆🇨🇭 in St....
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Switzerland beats Brazil in a dramatic Nations Cup jump-off in St. Gallen

June 02, 2023 - And it’s a win for Team Switzerland 🇨🇭! In a dramatic head-to-head finish against Brazil 🇧🇷 in FEI Jumping Nations C...
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Dhow No. 211 wins Al Gaffal sailing race to Dubai

May 30, 2023 - A dhow number 211 crossed the finish line near Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab hotel with minutes to spare to win Al Gafffal...
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Equinox demolishes rivals in track record to claim Dubai Sheema Classic

March 27, 2023 - Leading from the start into the home straight, Equinox 🇯🇵 with jockey Christophe Lemaire shifted into another gear, bl...
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Ushba Tesoro snatches Dubai World Cup in a stunning charge from last

March 26, 2023 - Ushba Tesoro 🇯🇵 with #jockey Yuga Kawada snatched the $12 million #DubaiWorldCup 🏆🇦🇪 in a stunning late charge pick...
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Ushba Tesoro leads Japan's Dubai World Cup challenge

March 24, 2023 - Ushba Tesoro 🇯🇵 is heading the 8-strong group of Japanese runners aiming to capture tomorrow’s $12 million #DubaiWorld...
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Salute The Soldier wins Dubai World Cup prep again

March 05, 2023 - Ears pricked, Salute The Soldier 🇩🇪 with jockey Adrie De Vries flew over the finish line to win G1 Al Maktoum Challeng...
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Panthalassa beats Country Grammer to win Saudi Cup for Japan

February 26, 2023 - Panthalassa 🇯🇵 with jockey Yutaka Yoshida proved too hard to beat for the 2022 Dubai World Cup champion Country Gramme...
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Martin's moto action shots win Special Merit in World Sports Photography Awards 2022

July 28, 2022 - I am humbled to win a Special Merit award for two images in the Motor Sports category in the finals of the World Sports...
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Martin's action shots advance to World Sports Photography Awards 2022 final

June 17, 2022 - It’s amazing to see so many of my shots across equestrian, motor sport and golf categories advance to the finals of Worl...
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Country Grammer rans down Life Is Good, giving fourth Dubai World Cup to Dettori

March 27, 2022 - Country Grammer 🇺🇸 with jockey Frankie Dettori ran down the tiring favourite Life Is Good 🇺🇸 to land the $12m Group...
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Hypothetical holds off Remorse to land Dubai World Cup prep

March 06, 2022 - Hypothetical 🇮🇪 kept closing Remorse 🇮🇪 at bay to land by one length Group 1 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 over 2000m...
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Local outsider Emblem Road lands Saudi Cup in a shocking 80-1 upset

February 28, 2022 - A local outsider Emblem Road 🇺🇸 pulled off a shocking upset to bag the $20 million Group 1 Saudi Cup 🇸🇦🏆 under jock...
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Shahama and Manobo remain invincible, Valiant Prince breaks track record

February 19, 2022 - Shahama 🇺🇸 with jockey Adrie De Vries proved to be unstoppable in Group 3 UAE Oaks at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai 🇦🇪...
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Lord Glitters shines in Singspiel Stakes, Azure Coast steamrolls rivals in 2000 Guineas

February 12, 2022 - Lord Glitters 🇫🇷 under jockey Danny Tudhope pulled off his trademark closing charge down the home straight to land the...
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Ears pricked, Hot Rod Charlie gallops away with Dubai World Cup prep win

February 05, 2022 - Ears pricked, Hot Rod Charlie 🇺🇸 with jockey William Buick crossed the wire to win the $350,000 Group 2 Al Maktoum Cha...
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Will lands CSI4* Al Shira'aa Diamond Tour Grand Prix for Germany

January 31, 2022 - David Will of Germany 🇩🇪 on Babalou HD flew around the course with a double clear to win CSI4*-W Al Shira'aa Longines...
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Unstoppable Team Ireland wins FEI Jumping Nations Cup opener in Abu Dhabi

January 23, 2022 - Unstoppable Team Ireland 🇮🇪 won the Longines FEI Jumping NationsCup 🏆 opener in Abu Dhabi, ending on zero penalties w...
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Breen lands UAE President Cup on Z7 Ipswich

January 22, 2022 - Shane Breen 🇮🇪 flew around the course on Z7 Ipswich to win the CSIO5* President of the UAE Showjumping Cup 🏆 presente...
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Golden Goal lands Dubai World Cup Carnival G2 opener, Pevensey Bay rules mares

January 15, 2022 - Golden Goal 🇮🇪 with jockey Sam Hitchcott stole the show on the opening night of the Dubai World Cup Carnival, beating...
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Sand adventure dirt bike shoot for Garage 51

January 10, 2022 - Shooting an adventure desert crossing on dirt bikes was a new exciting project for Garage 51 based at the Misano World C...
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Fresu on fire scoring four wins at Meydan

January 09, 2022 - On fire 🔥! Jockey Antonio Fresu scored four wins from nine races on the card on Ranaan 🇺🇸, Alkaamel 🇬🇧, Law Of Peac...
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Happy New Year!

December 31, 2021 - What a year! Many thanks to all for your great support and keeping me busy with many exciting projects. Watch this space...
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O'Shea scores a treble at Meydan & shooting with seismic trigger

December 19, 2021 - What a treble for jockey Tadhg O’Shea! Kafoo 🇺🇸, Tuz 🇺🇸 and Azure Coast 🇺🇸, all three in a row during Longines nig...
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South Africa shows grit coming from behind to triumph at Dubai Rugby 7s

December 04, 2021 - South Africa 🇿🇦 showed grit turning around the final match to beat Australia 🇦🇺 10-7 at the HSBC World Rugby Sevens...
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Morikawa lands Dubai golf double

November 21, 2021 - Collin Morikawa 🇺🇸 landed a Dubai golf double, winning by three strokes the $9 million DP World Tour Championship and...
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Hansen holds off rivals in Dubai to land second title

November 14, 2021 - Denmark’s Joachim B. Hansen 🇩🇰 booked a final round of 68 to land the €1,500,000 Aviv Dubai Championship 🏆 by one sho...
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Scots Pine breaks maiden in Meydan feature race, Fresu scores a double

November 05, 2021 - Scots Pine 🇬🇧 under jockey Richard Mullen broke his maiden in Graduate Stakes over 1400m (7 furlongs), a feature race...
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Watson lands 4 wins in UAE racing season kick-off at Jebel Ali Racecourse

October 31, 2021 - Red Stables' trainer Doug Watson dominated the UAE racing season kick-off at Dubai's scenic Jebel Ali Racecourse on Frid...
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Melbourne Cup legend Prince of Arran retired

September 07, 2021 - Happy retirement to the Melbourne Cup 🏆 legend Prince of Arran 🇬🇧! The eight year-old son of Breeders' Cup Turf winne...
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Switzerland gold in FEI Jumping Nations Cup in La Baule for second time in a row

June 12, 2021 - Team Switzerland 🇨🇭 won gold in the thrilling FEI Jumping Nations Cup of France 🏆 in the sun-baked La Baule 🇫🇷, fin...
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Nassar lands on Igor victory for Egypt in Swiss Grand Prix

June 05, 2021 - Nayel Nassar of Egypt 🇪🇬 landed on Igor Van De Wittemoere victory in Longines Grand Prix of Switzerland over 160cm und...
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Chalou's massive jump snatches bronze in World Sports Photography Awards finals!

June 03, 2021 - And we jumped to equestrian bronze in the finals of World Sports Photography Awards 2021 thanks to a massive jump of Cha...
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Another nomination to finals of World Sports Photography Awards 2021, in motorsports!

May 09, 2021 - Amazing to see another nomination of my work to the finals of World Sports Photography Awards 2021, this time in Motor S...
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Martin's equestrian work advances to finals of World Sports Photography Awards 2021!

May 08, 2021 - I am humbled to see my equestrian work advance to the finals of World Sports Photography Awards 2021! Many thanks to all...
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Mystic Guide captures Dubai World Cup, Mishriff proves class on turf in thrilling finish

March 28, 2021 - Favourite Mystic Guide 🇺🇸 with jockey Luis Saez captured easily the $12 million Group 1 Dubai World Cup🏆, leaving his...
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Rodaini cruises to easy victory in Jebel Ali Classic

March 20, 2021 - Rodaini 🇺🇸 with jockey Pat Cosgrave cruised to a comfortable victory in Jebel Ali Classic Silver Jubilee over 1400m (7...
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Salute The Soldier wins World Cup prep, Lord Glitters powers through Dubai Turf warm-up

March 07, 2021 - Salute The Soldier 🇩🇪 with jockey Adrie de Vries took the lead coming out of the starting gate and kept it all the way...
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Happy retirement to legendary warrior Heavy Metal!

March 01, 2021 - Happy retirement to legendary warrior Heavy Metal 🇬🇧🏆! The 11-year old son of Exceed and Excel 🇦🇺 won 15 out of 66...
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D'bai snatches G2 Zabeel Mile by head, Mnasek dominates UAE Oaks

February 20, 2021 - D'bai 🇮🇪 with jockey William Buick came out on top in the final strides to snatch Group 2 Zabeel Mile over 1600m (8 fu...
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Salute The Soldier lands Group 2 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2

February 14, 2021 - Salute The Soldier 🇩🇪 with jockey Adrie de Vries stole the lead from pacemaker Capezzano 🇺🇸 under Mickael Barzalona...
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Soft Whisper thrashes her rivals in UAE 1000 Guineas

January 31, 2021 - Soft Whisper 🇮🇪 with jockey Frankie Dettori thrashed her nearest rival and joint pre-race favourite Mnasek 🇺🇸 by 7 l...
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Military Law lands Al Maktoum Challenge, Dettori scores a double

January 23, 2021 - Military Law 🇬🇧 with jockey Antonio Fresu flew across the wire to win Group 2 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 1 over 1600m...
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Rebel's Romance prevails in UAE 2000 Guineas Trial battle by head

January 16, 2021 - Rebel's Romance 🇮🇪 with jockey William Buick prevailed by head in a pitched battle with Mouheeb 🇺🇸 under Ryan Curato...
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New action & creative shots from scenic Jebel Ali Racecourse!

January 12, 2021 - Dubai's scenic Jebel Ali Racecourse 🇦🇪 never disappoints with a wide variety of vantage points, helping shoot horserac...
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Soft Whisper lands UAE 1000 Guineas Trial on Meydan debut

January 10, 2021 - Soft Whisper 🇮🇪 with jockey Patrick Cosgrave landed UAE 1000 Guineas Trial for fillies over 1400m (7 furlongs) present...
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Thegreatcollection lands Dubai Creek Mile, upsetting higher-rated rivals

December 18, 2020 - Thegreatcollection 🇺🇸 under jockey Pat Cosgrave pulled out an upset in The Dubai Creek Mile (Listed) at Meydan Racecou...
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Blue Sovereign digs in to win Jebel Ali feature by a neck

December 12, 2020 - Blue Sovereign 🇮🇪 dug in under jockey Clement Lecoeuvre, denying Lady Snazz 🇺🇸 with Richard Mullen by a neck in a 19...
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Important Mission steals Garhood Sprint, Firnas prevails in Entisar at Meydan

December 03, 2020 - Important Mission 🇺🇸 with jockey Royston Ffrench snatched victory in the Garhoud Sprint Listed over 1200m (6F) in a la...
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Wonder-mare Almond Eye retires with home record of 9 G1 wins, landing her second Japan Cup

November 29, 2020 - Happy retirement to Japan’s wonder-mare Almond Eye 🇯🇵! The five-year old daughter of star sprinter Lord Kanaloa 🇯🇵 w...
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Hegnus lands easily 130th Velka Pardubicka Steeplechase

October 11, 2020 - Hegnus 🇨🇿 with jockey Lukas Matusky landed the 130th running of Velka Pardubicka Steeplechase 🏆, holding off easily P...
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Zabeel Racing Stables - Dubai horse racing oasis

September 25, 2020 - With the new racing season around the corner, I set out for a photo feature about training racehorses to Dubai's iconic...
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Anita Sande saddle shoot - lightpainting with LED light

July 29, 2020 - Newly arrived saddles made by Norwegian show jumper Anita Sande 🇳🇴 were a good opportunity to use the lightpainting te...
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FEI features Martin's work in its photographers series

July 20, 2020 - Many thanks to the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) for featuring my work in its photographers series! It is an...
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Evening BMW desert ride - off-camera lighting technique

July 18, 2020 - Another opportunity for action shots using off-camera speedlights on an evening ride in the Dubai desert. This time, I o...
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Sunset desert shoot with my old iron horse

July 16, 2020 - Dusting off my old iron horse BMW R1150GS Adventure, I took it for a sunset ride in the Dubai desert. Loaded with my pho...
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Morosita Prima image to feature in new Palio di Siena guide!

June 09, 2020 - Many thanks to the Siena City Hall for selecting one of my favourite images for its new Palio guide! A priest of the Dr...
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With robots aboard, camels race across desert sands at breakneck speeds

April 07, 2020 - It is still pitch black early in the chilly morning when a desert plain near the Omani port city of Sohar suddenly comes...
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Thegreatcollection steals win by short head in Jebel Ali Classic Silver Jubilee

March 22, 2020 - Thegreatcollection 🇺🇸 with jockey Adrie De Vries stole victory in Jebel Ali Classic Silver Jubilee over 1400m (7F) at...
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Barney Roy wins easily Dubai Turf prep, Wildman Jack breaks turf track record at Meydan

March 08, 2020 - Godolphin's Barney Roy 🇬🇧 with jockey William Buick aboard stole the show in the $400,000 Group 1 Jebel Hatta, beating...
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Maximum Security lands inaugural Saudi Cup after thrilling duel with Midnight Bisou

March 01, 2020 - Maximum Security 🇺🇸 with jockey Luis Saez landed by three quarters of a length the $20 million Saudi Cup 🇸🇦🏆, after...
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New MARTIN's images Sports Photography Workshop - Jumping in Abu Dhabi!

February 21, 2020 - Excited to share all my tips on how to create horse jumping shots that stand out in my brand new MARTIN’s images Sports...
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Capezzano trashes rivals in Group 3 comeback, Magic Lily lands second Group 2 in row

February 14, 2020 - Capezzano 🇺🇸 trashed his rivals under jockey Mickael Barzalona with a seven-length gate-to-wire win in the Group 3 Fir...
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Bruce Goodin on Backatorps Danny V lands CSI5* Sharjah Ruler Cup

February 09, 2020 - Bruce Goodin of New Zealand 🇳🇿 on Backatorps Danny V landed the FEI World Cup jumping qualifier CSI5*-W Sharjah Ruler...
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Benbatl claims G2 Al Maktoum Challenge in first run on dirt to prep for Saudi Cup

February 07, 2020 - Benbatl 🇬🇧 with jockey Christophe Soumillon pulled off an easy win in Group 2 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2 over 1900m...
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Barney Roy cruises to win G2 at Meydan, Gladiator King lands 2nd G3 in row

February 01, 2020 - Jockey William Buick steered Barney Roy 🇬🇧 to a smooth victory in the Group 2 Al Rashidiya at the Meydan racecourse on...
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Saudi Jockey Club runs first official trial on new turf course

January 30, 2020 - The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia ran the first official trial on a new turf course in the Kingdom ahead of the upcoming i...
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Certain Lad equals 2015 track record, Midnight Sands lands 4th win in row at Meydan

January 17, 2020 - What a Dubai World Cup Carnival night that was at Meydan! 🇦🇪 Two wins by short head, one by nose, equalling of a five-...
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Kimbear captures G2 Al Maktoum Challenge in photo finish, Benbatl lands Singspiel Stakes

January 10, 2020 - What a finish of Group 2 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 1! Kimbear 🇺🇸 with jockey Pat Dobbs muscled through the middle to...
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Gladiator King wins G3 Dubawi Stakes by neck in Dubai World Cup Carnival opener

January 03, 2020 - Gladiator King 🇺🇸 with jockey Mickael Barzalona aboard prevailed by neck over Ibn Malik 🇮🇪 with Jim Crowley to land...
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Military Law beats Dubai World Cup runner-up Gronkowski, Midnight Sands lands hat-trick

December 07, 2019 - Military Law 🇬🇧 with jockey Antonio Fresu landed Race 5 over 2000m (10 furlongs) at Meydan racecourse in Dubai, three...
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Spain wins FEI Jumping Challenge Cup at home with last clear ride

October 05, 2019 - Spain 🇪🇸 landed the FEI Jumping Challenge Cup with the last clear ride of Sergio Alvarez Moya on Jet Run in front of t...
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World's top racehorse Crystal Ocean to contest York's richest race

August 19, 2019 - Crystal Ocean 🇬🇧, the world's highest-rated horse, will contest the £1 million Group 1 Juddmonte International in York...
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Italy's Costanza Laliscia European endurance champion, Spain takes team gold

August 17, 2019 - Costanza Laliscia of Italy 🇮🇹 on Sacha El Kandhaar rode to victory 🥇 in the Meydan FEI Endurance European Championshi...
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Creative horse racing photography at Keeneland

July 13, 2019 - The iconic Keeneland racecourse located in the world's horse racing capital is a fantastic place for creative sports pho...
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Isabell Werth lands WEG Dressage Grand Prix Special - gallery update!

October 09, 2018 - And she did it again! Emotional Isabell Werth of Germany won the FEI Dressage Grand Prix Special in what was the last ri...
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