APRA - Asia-Pacific Rising Star Academy

08/03/2026

🏆 APRA LEG 1: The results are in!
What an extraordinary conclusion to the first leg of the Asia Pacific Rising Star Academy! After almost a week of intensive training and high-stakes competition, we are thrilled to celebrate the success of our young athletes at the B. Grimm Pink Cup CSIY-B Pattaya, trained by lead coach Daniela Moguel!

Current standings for Leg 1and congratulations to:
🥇 1st place: Teuku Rifat Renanda HARSYA (Indonesia)
🥈 2nd place: Yejin LEE (Korea)
🥉 3rd place: Supinun Jullobol (Thailand)
These results represent the temporary ranking for the first leg of the Academy. As the APRA series progresses, athletes will continue to accumulate points toward the final overall ranking!

A heartfelt thank you to our hosts 🙏🇹🇭
Such a week requires quite an effort, and we owe the success of Leg 1 to our incredible hosts.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the Thailand Equestrian Federation (TEF) and Thai Polo Equestrian Club. Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Harald Link, the TEF has set a gold standard for organisation and regional development. Your commitment to the "Next Gen" of equestrian talent is truly inspiring.
Thank you for opening your world-class facilities to our Academy!
Thank you very much to Cha-om Ketusingha and his team Angie Aschwanden, Davin Sudhirak! From the first day of camp to the final fence of the CSIY, your hospitality and professionalism provided the perfect environment for our rising stars to thrive.

Thank you, a thousand times to the teaching team Alice Mak, Thibault Toofan Tobari, Dr Prawit Archanai Butudom and Sky Woraphat Sittiju for sharing their knowledge and dedicating their time, so our riders become better horsemen and horsewomen.

These riders leave Pattaya not just with ranking points, but with new skills and lifelong friendships across borders.
The journey of the Asia Pacific Rising Star Academy has only just begun!

Thank you to FEI Group VIII, FEI Solidarity, B. Grimm, Lami-Cell, Harcour and FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips without whom this Academy would not have been possible.

Stay tuned for the next leg!

📷 Courtesy of Thailand Equestrian Federation, June Yu 于長君, Starfish agent and Etienne Kettenmeyer

04/03/2026

Asia Pacific Rising Star Academy first time elite coaching, education, and competition in Thailand.

FEI Group VIIIAPRA - Asia-Pacific Rising Star Academy

01/03/2026

APRA 2026 Day 4 (27/02/2026)

Last day of training before the show for our riders! 💪

The day started with a horse care workshop led by Dr. Prawit Butudom where they went over the FEI horse inspection regulations in preparation for the trot up. 🩺

Right after, they had a practice trot up with Sky Woraphat Sittiju and Thibault Toofan before heading to the inspection. 🏃‍♂️

The day ended with some light flat work in one of Thai Polo Equestrian Club 's beautiful polo fields to get the horses moving before the show. ☀️

With the support of Thailand Equestrian Federation, B.Grimm, Lami-Cell, Harcour, FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips



Photos courtesy of Thailand Equestrian Federation

01/03/2026

APRA 2026 Day 3 (26/02/2026)

Our APRA riders had their last jumping session before the show, where they practiced their lines, turns, and rythme. 🐴

They also benefited from two insightful workshops.
With Woraphat Sittiju, they learned how to braid their horse's main and tail.
And with Alice Mak, they discovered the FEI's rules and etiquette in preparation for this weekend. 🙌

With the support of Thailand Equestrian Federation, B.Grimm, Lami-Cell, Harcour, FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips



Photos courtesy of Thailand Equestrian Federation

27/02/2026

We are so proud and excited to showcase our uprising stars in the Asia Pacific in this new program, lead by head coach Danny Moguel!

With the support of Lami-Cell, Harcour, FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips

One Big Thing: the Asia Pacific Rising Star Academy Today will mark Day 3 of the Asia Pacific Rising Star Academy (APRA), taking place at the prestigious Thai Polo & Equestrian Club in Pattaya, Thailand. Thanks to

27/02/2026

Follow the B.Grimm Pink Cup CSIY live on ClipMyHorse and see APRA's riders performing in Leg 1 event!

Thank you Thailand Equestrian Federation, BGrimm!
With the support of FEI Group VIII, Lami-Cell, Harcour and FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips

🐎✨ Don’t Miss the Action LIVE! ✨🐎

The B.Grimm Pink Cup CSIY-B Pattaya 2026 is coming to you LIVE on the world’s No.1 equestrian streaming platform, ClipMyHorse.TV!

🌏🔥 Watch 13 talented athletes representing 11 National Federations from FEI Group VIII participate in the Asia Pacific Rising Star Academy (APRA – 11 combinations). The future stars of show jumping are ready to shine!

🗓️ Saturday, 28 February 2026
🕰️ From 14:00 hrs onwards
📍 Live from Thailand Polo & Equestrian Club, Pattaya

🎥 Tune in and catch every jump, every round, and every thrilling moment!
🔗 https://www.clipmyhorse.tv/en_EU/events/18946/b-grimm-pink-cup-csiy-b-pattaya

26/02/2026

APRA 2026 DAY 2 (25/02/2026)

Our riders kicked off day 2 with some succesful jumping. 🏇

They also had the opportunity to strengthen their horsmenship with a horse care workshop where they learned more about stable management and horse welfare led by Thibault Toofan. 🐴

Our riders are ended the day with a fun session of fitness led by Woraphat Sittiju, a great bonding time for all of them! ⭐️

With the support of Thailand Equestrian Federation, B.Grimm, Lami-Cell, Harcour, FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips



Photos courtesy of Thailand Equestrian Federation

25/02/2026

APRA 2026 Day 1 (24/02/2026)
Welcoming the future of equestrian excellence!

The journey begins as we are officially kicking off Leg 1 of the FEI Group VIII Asia Pacific Rising Star Academy (APRA) at the magnificent Thai Polo Equestrian Club in Pattaya, Thailand.
Over the next few days, talented young riders from 11 nations will embark on an intensive journey of clinics, workshops, and competition🏇🌏.

The Asia Pacific Rising Star Academy is a strategic high-performance development program designed to bridge the gap between national competition and the international stage. Supported by FEI Solidarity, it focuses on:
🐴 Elite training: intensive clinics on technical riding and horse welfare.
🐴 Holistic growth: workshops on mental performance, clean sport, FEI rules and etiquette, athlete fitness.
🐴 Capacity building: providing regional officials with opportunities to gain vital practical experience.

APRA is also about building lifelong friendships 👭👬
Beyond the jumps and the scores, APRA is a place where boundaries disappear. One of our missions is to build lasting friendships between young riders from across the Asia Pacific. By training, learning, and dining together, these athletes are building a supportive regional network that will follow them throughout their careers.
A special thank you to our organisers 🙏🇹🇭
Our deepest gratitude goes to the Thailand Equestrian Federation (TEF) for their vision and flawless organisation. Under the leadership of Dr. Harald Link, the TEF has provided a world-class platform that allows these young riders to learn, grow, and compete at the highest technical standards.
Thank you for investing in the future of our sport and giving these rising stars a place to shine 💫!

With the support of Thailand Equestrian Federation, B.Grimm, Lami-Cell, Harcour, FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips


Photos courtesy of Thailand Equestrian Federation

19/02/2026

Get to know our 2026 APRA riders coming from all across the FEI Regional Group VIII, from Australia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese Taipei 🏇

With the support of FEI Solidarity, FEI Group VIII, Lami-Cell, Harcour, FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips

17/02/2026

Meet our team of instructors 💪🐴

16/02/2026

We are proud to announce the first leg of the Asia Pacific Rising Star Academy - APRA, taking place this month at the prestigious Thai Polo & Equestrian Club in Pattaya, one of the most beautiful venues in Thailand.
Save the date:
🗓️ Clinics & Workshops: 24 - 27 February 2026
🏆 CSIY-B Competition: 28 February 2026

We look forward to seeing these young athletes showcase their dedication and skill on a regional stage. Congratulations to all the participating federations and thank you to Thailand Equestrian Federation for welcoming them for the very first event of this promising capacity building program!

With the support of FEI Solidarity and FEI Group VIII. Thank you to our partners for making this development path possible: B.Grimm, Lami-Cell, Harcour and FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips.

15/02/2026

The future of equestrian excellence has arrived! The FEI Group VIII Asia-Pacific Rising Star Academy (APRA) is a groundbreaking, one-year strategic showjumping talent identification program.

Built for the region’s future elite young riders, APRA offers a comprehensive development pathway through a powerful combination of education, technical riding drills, and elite competition.

What makes APRA a game-changer? Elite mentorship: led by World Championship and WEG event rider Danny Moguel, athletes receive consistent, high-level instruction. A proven path: the programme features a competitive CSIY circuit of four shows across the region, ensuring sustainable progression toward international standards. Comprehensive development: beyond the saddle, participants engage in professional workshops covering clean sport, FEI rules and etiquette, athlete fitness, mental performance, horse management and equine welfare. Capacity building: it is not just for riders—APRA is a permanent regional fixture that provides vital practical experience for Group VIII Judges, Course Designers, Stewards, and Veterinarians.

This is more than a clinic; it is a long-term commitment to high achievement in the Asia-Pacific region.

Get ready to watch the next generation of stars rise and meet the talented 2026 APRA promo!

With support of FEI Solidarity, Lami-Cell, Harcour and FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips

With Equestrian Australia, Cambodian Equestrian Federation, China Equestrian Association, The Equestrian Federation of HK, China, Podarsi Equestrian Association of Indonesia, Korea Equestrian Federation, Equestrian Eam, Myanmar Equestrian Federation, Equestrian Association of the Philippines, Thailand Equestrian Federation and 中華民國馬術協會Chinese Taipei Equestrian Association.