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Sameh El Dahan: $3,000,000 ‘CP International’ Rolex Grand Prix Winner at Spruce Meadows & Rolex Grand Slam Contender

How did it feel to win your first Rolex Major? It was the most fantastic feeling, I have been working towards this my whole life, since I was a little kid. The CP ‘International’ presented by Rolex) is one of the biggest on the circuit and it’s one […]

A Showdown of Superstars! Riders Qualified for €1,250,000 LGCT Super Cup Grand Prix of Prague CSI 5*

The countdown is on to the spectacular new GC Playoffs in Prague in one month as riders and teams start the final preparations for the biggest showdown in show jumping. All eyes will be on the first-ever indoor event on the circuit which will be staged just before […]

José María Quintana & Catoki Boy Cruise to Victory in MXN $500,000 Clásico CSI 3* at Club Hípico La Silla

José María Quintana (MEX) and Catoki Boy were the winners of the MXN $500,000 Clásico CSI 3* yesterday during the La Silla CSI 3* at the Club Hípico La Silla in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. A total of 55 combinations faced the first round course with only nine […]

Matthew Sampson & Ebolensky Excel in €30,600 CHG Grand Prix CSI 2* at Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Matthew Sampson (GBR) concluded the Autumn MET 2018 in the best possible way, when taking the top honours in Sunday’s €30,600 Grand Prix CSI 2*, presented by CHG. After being close to Grand Prix victory earlier on in the Tour, it was Sampson and the 9-year-old Ebolensky’s turn […]

Jaroslaw Skrzyczynski & Chacclana Ride to the Top in €92,100 Grand Prix CSI 4* at X-BIONIC® Indoor Master

Šamorín, Slovakia – November 11, 2018 – Jaroslaw Skrzyczynski of Poland claimed the €92,100 Grand Prix CSI 4*, presented by Energochemica, on Sunday afternoon, November 11, in front of a packed house at the X-BIONIC® Indoor Master in Šamorín, Slovakia. Riding Mariola Dyrek’s 9-year-old Oldenburg mare, Chacclana, Skrzyczynski […]

Nayel Nassar & Lordan Top $100,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Thermal for the Third Time

For the second year in a row—and third overall—Nayel Nassar (EGY) and his indelible mount Lordan led the victory gallop in the $100,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Thermal (USA). Besting a jump-off field of five, Nassar and his 14-year-old Hanoverian gelding crossed the timers of Marina Azevedo’s […]

McLain Ward & HH Gigi’s Girl the Masters in $205,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Toronto CSI 4*-W

Two-time U.S Olympic team gold medalist McLain Ward claimed the $205,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Toronto, presented by GroupBy, in front of a sold-out crowd on Saturday night, November 10, at the Royal Horse Show CSI4*-W in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Ward topped a 21-horse starting field over tracks […]

Gianni Govoni & Lucaine Gallop to Victory in €25,100 Coca-Cola Prize CSI 4* at X-Bionic Indoor Master

Gianni Govoni (ITA) and Lucaine won the €25,100 Coca-Cola Prize CSI 4* yesterday during the X-Bionic Indoor Master CSI 4* at the X-Bionic Equestor Sphere in Samorin, Slovakia. The Italian and the 13-year-odl bay Westphalian gelding (Lenardo x Salamander) overcame all the 1.50m obstacles on the course throughout […]

Hendrik-Jan Schuttert & Balboa HS Lead Dutch Domination in €25,000 NIJWA Groep Grand Prix of Wierden CSI 2*

The 2019 Indoor Wierden CSI 2* came to a close yesterday hosting its crown jewel class, the €25,000 NIJWA Groep Grand Prix of Wierden CSI 2*. Forty-eight combinations from 10 countries registered to compete in the 1.45m jump-off challenge. Fourteen combinations qualified for the tiebreaker and the Dutch […]

Ben Maher & Explosion W Ignite to Fourth Grand Prix Victory of 2018 LGCT Season at Doha!

Unstoppable and untouchable Ben Maher (GBR) crowned a season of a lifetime winning the LGCT Grand Prix final in Doha on the superstar young stallion Explosion W and was crowned the new 2018 Champion of Champions. Riding the crest of a wave the British rider was also the […]

They are the Champions! London Knights Solidify 2018 GCL Championship with a Win in Doha

The London Knights have won the GCL Championship of 2018 after a nerve jangling final blockbuster and will fast track to the semi finals of the GCL Super Cup at the €12 million GC Playoffs next month. The stand out combination of the season Ben Maher (GBR) and […]

Wilton Porter & Caletto Cabana Triumph in €50,100 Respect Prize CSI 4* at X-Bionic Indoor Master

The first day of competition came to a close in grand fashion last night during the X-Bionic Indoor Master CSI 4* at the X-Bionic Equestor Sphere in Slovakia, Samorin. Wilton Porter (USA) and Caletto Cabana were victorious in the feature class of the day, the €50,100 Respect Prize […]

McLain Ward & Tradition de La Roque Top $50,000 Weston Canadian Open CSI 4* at Royal Horse Show

November 9, 2018 – Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Speed was the name of the game and none were faster than McLain Ward of the United States to win the $50,000 Weston Canadian Open on Friday night, November 9, at the CSI  Royal Horse Show 4*-W, held as part […]

Bassem Hassan Mohammed & Argelith Squid Earn Second of Back-to-Back Victories at LGCT of Doha

Bassem Hassan Mohammed (QAT) took his second win of the weekend in this afternoon’s Longines Global Champions Tour speed class CSI 5*, thrilling local spectators as they rooted for their home hero. Al Shaqab’s illustrious shopping village was bustling as locals enjoyed the first day of their weekend at […]

Christian Ahlmann & Caribis Z Cruise in €145,000 Jump-off Class CSI 5* at LGCT of Doha

Christian Ahlmann (GER) and Caribis Z triumphed in a star-studded jump off in Doha tonight setting hearts racing ahead of the LGCT Grand Prix and GCL finals on Super Saturday. With huge anticipation building for tomorrow’s blockbuster, fans were treated to a mouth-watering curtain raiser from a world […]

Diego Vivero Viteri & Capiche ter Elzen Rise to Victory in MXN $480,000 Jump-off Class CSI 3* at Club Hípico La Silla

The second of two weeks of competitions at the Club Hípico La Silla has already begun and the first major CSI 3* class of the week took place yesterday, offering a jackpot of MXN $480,000 Eighty-two combinations had registered to face-off in the 1.45m challenge, with only 19 […]

Greg Patrick Broderick & Westbrook Close Vilamoura Champions Tour with Victory in €50,000 Turismo do Algarve Grand Prix CSI 2*

The 2018 Vilamoura Champions Tour and all of this year’s showjumping competitions came to a grand finale yesterday at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Quarteira, Faro, Portugal. The €50,000 Turismo do Algarve Grand Prix CSI 2* was the curtain call of a sunny and exciting season of top […]

Captain Brian Cournane & Penelope Cruz Dazzle in $36,000 Brickenden Trophy CSI 4* at Royal Horse Show

November 8, 2018 – Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Captain Brian Cournane of Ireland enjoyed a win in the $36,000 Brickenden Trophy International Jumpers CSI 4* riding Penelope Cruz on Thursday afternoon. From a starting field of 19 entries representing eight different countries, nine combinations advanced to the jump-off […]

Ludger Beerbaum & Chiara Claim €60,000 GCL Individual Speed Class CSI 5* at LGCT of Doha

Ludger “The Legend” Beerbaum (GER) and Chiara won the €60,000 first individual GCL class CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha CSI 5* at Al Shaqab in Doha, Qatar. Ludger Beerbaum (GER) & Chiara The German and the 15-year-old grey Holsteiner mare (Contender x […]

Daniel Bluman & Ladriano Z Light Up the Crowd in $85,000 GroupBy “Big Ben” Challenge CSI 4* at Royal Horse Show

Israel’s Daniel Bluman won the $85,000 GroupBy “Big Ben” Challenge on Thursday night, November 8, at the Royal Horse Show CSI 4*-W, held as part of the 96th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON. Twenty-two of the world’s top show jumping athletes entered the Coca-Cola Coliseum in […]

William Funnel & Billy McCain Lead British Domination in €25,300 Emiralia Horse Corporation Trophy CSI 2*

The British dominated the first day of FEI-level competition yesterday during the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour’s Autumn MET II in Oliva Nova, Spain. William Funnel (GBR) and Billy McCain claimed top honors in the €25,300 Emiralia Horse Corporation Trophy CSI 2*, a 1.45m speed challenge that featured 69 combinations. […]

London Knights Battle to a Flawless Start at Global Champions League of Doha

London Knights threw down the gauntlet to their closest rivals today, executing powerful double clears in the opening round of the high pressure finals of the 2018 GCL Team Championship. Nerves were clearly on edge in the high stakes competition ahead of Saturday’s showdown to decide which teams […]

Two Phases, Miraculously Two Winners! Julien Epaillard & Bassem Hassan Mohammed Share Victory at LGCT of Doha CSI 5*

In a remarkable first class of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha, home hero Bassem Hassan Mohammed (QAT) and Julien Epaillard (FRA) matched the top time of the class finishing in 24.85 seconds. Bassem Hassan Mohammed (QAT) & Argelith Squid Bassem spoke after his joint win: “It’s very […]

Karen Polle & Little Lord 90 Big Winners in $36,000 Jolera International Jumper Welcome CSI 4*

Karen Polle (JPN) concluded Wednesday night’s competition at the Royal Horse Show with a win in the $36,000 Jolera International Jumper Welcome riding Little Lord 90. Polle, 26, and the 13-year-old Holsteiner gelding entered the Coca-Cola Coliseum as the 15th of 20 entries invited to navigate the Alan Wade […]

Catherine Tyree & Bokai Best the Field in $36,000 McKee Family International Challenge CSI 4* at Royal Horse Show

November 7, 2018 – Toronto, Ontario – Catherine Tyree (USA) opened the international show jumping division with a victory in the $36,000 McKee Family International Challenge on Wednesday, November 7, at the CSI 4*-W Royal Horse Show, held as part of the 96th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, […]

FEI’s Adoption of Global Reporting Initiatives Pushes Sustainability to Fore

Proud to Jump Green at the Helsinki International Horse Show where Gudrun Patteet (BEL) and Sea Coast Pebbles Z won their first ever Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2018/2019 Western European League qualifier in October. From supporting the use of horse manure to generate electricity to implementing equestrian-specific […]

Martin Fuchs & Clooney Triumph in €300,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ CSI 5*-W at Lyon

Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Clooney produced a spectacular victory in the fourth leg of the €300,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2018/2019 Western European League more than lived up to expectations at Equita Longines in Lyon, France last Sunday. In an edge-of-the-seat 10-horse jump-off that included four […]

Michael Pender & HHS Burnchurch Soar to Victory in €25,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Sevilla Horse Tour

Michael Pender (IRL) and HHS Burnchurch won the €25,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday during the Sevilla Horse Tour (SHOT) in Carmona, Spain. The Irishman and the 8-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (China Cavalier x Cavalier Royale) secured the victory in the jump-off by overcoming all the […]

Beezie Madden & Chic Hin D’Hyrencourt Team Up for Victory in Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Lexington CSI 4*-W

Fresh off a victory in Washington (USA), defending Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Champion Beezie Madden (USA) continued her winning streak in Lexington—this time on a new horse. Madden piloted Chic Hin D Hyrencourt to victory in the 10-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding’s World Cup qualifying debut. Using stride […]

Laura Renwick & Bintang II Continue Winning at Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 2*

Laura Renwick (GBR) and Bintang II were back on top again yesterday during the Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Quarteira, Faro, Portugal. The Brit and the 12-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood gelding (Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve x Orlando) earned top honors in the €24,950 two-phase […]