Category: Jumper News Africa

International Stars Descend on Rabat for the Spectacular 2026 Longines Global Champions Tour Finals

Rabat, Morocco – October 29, 2026 – Newly crowned LGCT Champion Abdel Saïd (BEL), Christian Ahlmann (GER), Max Kühner (AUT) and home favourite Abdelkebir Ouaddar (MAR) headline a world-class field as the 2026 championship season reaches its grand finale in Morocco. The stage is set for a spectacular […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

Rabat, Morocco – October 28, 2026 – It’s showtime for showjumping and two five-star attractions this week! The last leg of the 2026 Longines Global Champions Tour arrives in Rabat, Morocco while the the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup touches down in France during the Longines Equita Lyon […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rabat CSI 5*

Rabat, Morocco – October 29, 2026 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2026 Longines Global Champions Tour of Rabat as the world’s best arrive at the Moroccan capital in pursuit of precious FEI points and high prize money. One of the most consistent riders the past few […]

Sameh El Dahan Dazzles on Home Soil at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Cairo

Cairo, Egypt – October 23, 2026 – Top horsepower was back in display on Friday at the Pyramids of Giza. To the delight of Egyptian equestrian fans present, Sameh El Dahan (EGY) delivered a winning performance on home soil, guiding WKD Aimez Moi to victory in the €30,000 […]

Riders & Horses for the $1.75 Million Longines Global Champions Tour of Cairo CSI 5*

Cairo, Egypt – October 20, 2026 – It’s almost showtime for showjumping at the inaugural Longines Global Champions Tour of Cairo CSI 5*, held in front of the Pyramids, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. With 1.7 million euros in prize money, highlighted by the […]

Championship Showdown at the Pyramids: World’s Best Riders Confirmed for Longines Global Champions Tour of Cairo

Cairo, Egypt – October 20, 2026 – The battle for the 2026 Longines Global Champions Tour Championship is set to intensify as an exceptional line-up of international show jumping stars prepares to compete in Cairo, Egypt, from 22–24 October. Against the breathtaking backdrop of the iconic Pyramids of […]

€1.75 Million Prize Purse Confirmed for Longines Global Champions Tour of Cairo!

Cairo, Egypt – October 15, 2026 – An extraordinary €1.75 million in prize money has been confirmed for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Cairo, as the world’s best riders and horses prepare for a spectacular new chapter of the 2026 Championship from 22–24 October. Against the unmistakable […]

Riders & Horses for the Morocco Royal Tour – El Jadida CSI 5*-W

El Jadida, Morocco – October 15, 2026 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the grand finale of the 2026 Morocco Royal Tour (MRT), held during the renowned Salon du Cheval d’El Jadida. With its five-star rating ever and judging by the high-caliber of riders and horses entered, much […]

The Morocco Royal Tour Reaches New Heights with its First Ever CSI 5*

Rabat, Morocco – October 15, 2026 – Following two weeks of top-level competition with the CSI 4*-W in Tétouan and the CSIO 4*-W in Rabat, the Morocco Royal Tour continues its journey to El Jadida. For the first time in its history, the tour will host a CSI […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

El Jadida, Marocco – October 14, 2026 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the grand finale of the 2026 Morocco Royal Tour, featuring CSI 5*-W & CSI 2* classes at Salon du Cheval d’El Jadida, one of the most traditional horse events in the world. In the United […]

The Morocco Royal Tour Celebrates its 15th Anniversary Beginning a New Chapter in its History

Rabat, Morocco – September 24, 2026 – From Tetouan to El Jadida via Rabat, the Morocco Royal Tour will celebrate its 15th edition in 2026. Fifteen years of competition, excitement, and connections have gradually established the circuit as one of the premier events in international show jumping and […]

Nayel Nassar Powers to the Top in the Paramount Resources Cup CSI 2*

Calgary, Canada – September 11, 2026 – The $65,217 Paramount Resources Cup CSI 2* – 1.45m provided the only opportunity for 2* athletes to compete on the iconic International Ring during the 2026 Spruce Meadows Masters CSIO 5* & CSI 2*. A total of 42 athletes contested the competition, with just three producing […]

Nayel Nassar Impresses the Most in the Friends of the Meadows Grand Prix CSI 2*

Calgary, Canada – September 12, 2026 – Nayel Nassar (EGY) and Ivory TCS delivered a winning performance at Spruce Meadows, taking the $65,217 Friends of the Meadows Grand Prix CSI 2* during the 2026 Masters Tournament CSIO 5* & CSI 2*. The Egyptian rider and the Evergate Stables’ 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood […]

Nayel Nassar & Igor van de Wittemoere Use Experience To Win the $125,000 Core Specialty Insurance Grand Prix CSI 3*

Saugerties, United States – September 05, 2026 – The pinnacle of show jumping competition at the Hits Hudson Valley Summer Series Championship Week crescendoed on Saturday as elite athletes vied for the top prize in the $125,000 Core Specialty Insurance Grand Prix CSI 3*. The marquee international event s […]

Following El Jadida’s Upgrade to CSI 5*-W & CSI 2*, Rabat & Tetouan also Move Up, Now CSI 4*-W & CSI 2*

Rabat, Morocco – September 03, 2026 – The Morocco Royal Tour continues its development for the 2026 edition, marked by an overall upgrade across the entire circuit. Following the recent announcement that El Jadida will now host CSI5*-W and CSI 2* competitions, Tetouan and Rabat legs will also take a new step […]

Nayel Nassar Notches Another Victory with Igor van de Wittemoere in the $116,050 Purina Grand Prix CSI 3*

Saugerties, United States – August 01, 2026 – The final day of international competition at the 2026 Hits Hudson Valley Jumping Tourâ„¢ crescendoed with a flourish on Saturday as crowds gathered in mass around the iconic HITS Hudson Valley venue for the $116,050 Purina Grand Prix CSI 3*. […]

2025-2026 FEI Jumping World Cup Concludes Season of Sensational Sport

Fort Worth, United States – March 17, 2026 – Another thrilling FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ season has played out across six continents, with 12 Leagues producing standout performances, shifting leaderboards and hard-earned success stories. While not every campaign centred on the race for a ticket to the Longines […]

Longines Global Champions Tour Heads to the Egyptian Pyramids

Cairo, Egypt – January 21, 2026 – The Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) officially launched its newest event in Cairo with a high-level press conference attended by senior dignitaries and key stakeholders. The event was honoured by the presence of the Prime Minister of the Egypt, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly […]

FEI Announces Changes in Jumping Rules & Regulations for 2026

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 19, 2025 – The FEI Rules and Regulations for 2026, approved by the FEI General Assembly on 7 November, have been published and are available on Inside.fei.org. In 2025, the FEI Jumping Rules underwent a Full Revision and approved by the FEI General Assembly coming […]

Nayel Nassar Dazzles with Dorado de Riverland in the $32,000 Two-Phase Special CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – November 27, 2025 – Thanksgiving week wasted no time building momentum as 98 horses jogged for FEI inspection ahead of the start of the ESP Holiday & Horses CSI 4* competition. With the lineup set and anticipation high, the stage is set for a […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rabat CSI 5*

Rabat, Morocco – October 16, 2025 – The rumble is on in Rabat! The Longines Global Champions Tour title has already been determined but there’s still much at stake this week in the Moroccan capital as the Global Champions League (GCL) arrives there too. An A-list of participants […]

Riders Set to Rumble at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rabat this Week

Rabat, Morocco – October 12, 2025 – The Longines Global Champions Tour now heads to Morocco’s capital for the penultimate stage of the 2025 season, where the world’s best riders will take on the spectacular setting of the Grand Theatre de Rabat. After such huge success last year […]

El Jadida: The Blue Stage of the Morocco Royal Tour

El Jadida, Morocco – October 01, 2025 – The third and final leg of the Morocco Royal Tour in El Jadida marks, for Europe’s 4* riders, a smooth transition from the summer season to the indoor circuit, under conditions worthy of the finest arenas on the World Cup […]

The Morocco Royal Tour Stops off in Rabat

Tétouan, Morocco – September 24, 2025 – The Morocco Royal Tour changes coastlines: after the Mediterranean, it is time for the Atlantic. Following four intense days in Tetouan, crowned by the superb victory of Morocco’s Abdeslam Bennani Smires in the Grand Prix CSI 4*, the prestigious circuit now […]

Morocco Royal Tour: A Dream Comes True for Abdeslam Bennani Smires in Tétouan

Tétouan, Morocco – September 21, 2025 – The highlight of the first stage of the Morocco Royal Tour, the CSI4*-W Grand Prix (1.55m) – Prix de S.A.R. Le Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan, delivered an unforgettable scenario. Under bright sunshine and in front of an enthusiastic crowd, Moroccan […]

Kick-off Imminent for the 2025 Morocco Royal Tour, Africa’s Most Prestigious Equestrian Circuit

Tétouan, Morocco – September 16, 2025 – On September 18, the curtain will rise in Tetouan on a new edition of the Morocco Royal Tour. Over the course of three weeks, exceptional riders and horses will travel from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic, from the Royal Guard of […]

Nayel Nassar Leads the Way in the $32,000 Two-Phase CSI 4* at Old Salem Farm

North Salem, United States – September 10, 2025 – The 2025 Old Salem Farm September Horse Shows, presented by J.P. Morgan Private Bank kicked off on Wednesday with a speedy victory by Nayel Nassar (EGY), who set an early time to beat in the $32,000 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4*. He and longtime class […]

One-Two for Evergate Stables! Nayel Nassar & Ivory TCS Impress the Most in the Dapper Horse Jumper Classic CSI 3*

Saugerties, United States – September 03, 2025 – The final week of the 2025 Hits Hudson Valley summer season launched top-tier show jumping competition in the Douglas Elliman Grand Prix Stadium on Wednesday. Located in the heart of the Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York, the summer series […]

Oliver Lazarus & Conbalthago PS Power to Victory in the €200,000 Grand Prix of Gijón CSI 4*

Gijón, Spain – August 31, 2025 – The stands at Las Mestas were filled with anticipation on Sunday for the grand finale of the Gijón International Horse Show CSI 4* & CSI 2*. After five days of competition, the Gijón team had already decided on their favorites for […]

Longines Global Champions Tour Adds 17th Event for 2025 Season with Thrilling Return to Rabat, Morocco

Rabat, Morocco – August 28, 2025 –The Longines Global Champions Tour is thrilled to announce a spectacular addition to the 2025 season calendar – a triumphant return to the African continent with a second consecutive event in Rabat, Morocco, from 17–19 October 2025. Following the phenomenal success and electric […]