Category: Jumper News Belgie

Thibeau Spits Comes Out on Top in the Thrilling €308,600 GL events Grand Prix CSI 5*

Fontainebleau, France – April 26, 2026 – The Printemps des Sports Équestres came to a spectacular conclusion on Sunday afternoon as Thibeau Spits (BEL) and Impress-K van’t Kattenheye Z won the €308,600 GL events Grand Prix CSI 5*. The young Belgian rider recorded a major win against top-level competition in […]

Trelawny Trailblazers Thrive in Adversity to Claim the MLSJ Team Competition CSI 5*

Lexington, United States — April 24, 2026 — The Trelawny Trailblazers are taking aim at a third championship title, and started with a win in the $262,500 Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) Team Competition CSI 5*, presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, on Friday during Leg 8 at […]

Gilles Thomas Charges to First in the €105,500 Cox Trophy CSI 5*

Mexico City, Mexico – April 17, 2026 – The second day of CSI 5* competition at the Longines Global Champions Tour CSI 5* & CSI 2*, presented by GNP Mexico Jumping, took place on Friday. The iconic Campo Marte set the stage for an action-packed day, where the Mexican […]

Jérôme Guéry Gallops for the Gold in the Years of Culture Trophy CSI 5*

Mexico City, Mexico – April 16, 2026 – The Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico CSI 5* & CSI 2* burst into life in spectacular fashion as the first CSI 5* class – the 1.45m opener presented by the Qatar–Mexico Year of Culture – set the tone for an […]

H&M and the Philippaerts Brothers Close an 11-Year Success Story

Limburg, Belgium – April 01, 2026 – After 11 years of collaboration, Swedish fashion company H&M and brothers Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) and Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) are closing this chapter together.The decision follows a change in strategy at H&M. Olivier and Nicola Philippaerts are grateful for the trust they […]

Pieter Devos Flies the Flag the Highest for Belgium in the €105,500 Saut Hermès Prize CSI 5*

Paris, France – March 21, 2026 – Playing out on as sublime a course as ever amidst the interplay of light and shadow created by the Grand Palais‘ glass roof, the second day of the 16th edition of the Saut Hermès took place on Saturday. The Belgian national anthem […]

Nicola Philippaerts & Gadget Mouche Score a Sweet Victory in the $200,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, United States – February 28, 2026 – International sport took center stage Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Ocala as spectators filled the stands for a night of top competition. While hunter riders contested the $75,000 MARS Equestrian USHJA International Hunter Derby in the WEC Stadium, […]

Pieter Reigns! Devos Dashes for the Jackpot in the CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – February 20, 2026 – The Longines Arena at Al Shaqab hosted Day 3 of CHI Al Shaqab, presented by Longines, as the international programme unfolded across the outdoor and indoor arenas. The day’s schedule featured CSI 5* and CSI 3* showjumping, and introduced a new […]

Axel Vandoorne & Gaudi de Hus Gallop to First at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 13, 2026 – Another intense day unfolded at Dehesa Montenmedio, featuring a broad and highly competitive schedule that once again confirmed the international character of the circuit. Among all the classes, the highlight was the €28,700 Ayuntamiento Vejer Trophy CSI 4*, […]

Seppe Wouters & Quito de Mariposa Outshine their Elders in the CHG Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 01, 2026 – The third and final week of Spring MET I 2026 at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Spain concluded with an all-Belgian podium in Sunday’s CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A. Grand Prix CSI 3* – 1.50m.  After a jump-off between eight […]

Gregory Wathelet Charges Past the Field in the $63,000 Champion Savings Classic CSI 5*-W

Thermal, United States – January 31, 2026 – Belgium’s Gregory Wathelet (BEL) and Argentina de la Marchette capped off their successful time together at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) with a win in the $63,000 Champion Shavings Classic CSI 5*-W – 1.50m on Friday, January 30, during Desert Circuit 4, presented […]

Gilles Thomas Thrives at Magical Mechelen Winning the €250,000 World Cup Grand Prix

Mechelen, Belgium – December 30, 2025 – Gilles Thomas (BEL) went one place better than he did 12 months ago this afternoon to claim a memorable victory in the €250,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Qualifier of Mechelen CSI 5*-W. Riding the sensational nine-year-old mare Qalista DN, the […]

Roy Van Beek Wins the Paardensport Vlaanderen Talent of the Year!

Mechelen, Belgium – December 26, 2025 – Twelve young prospects were awarded the highest status of T1 talent by the Talents Programme of Paardensport Vlaanderen. Each year, one rider from this select group is named Talent of the Year. This time, the honour goes to Roy Van Beek […]

Nicola Philippaerts Wins the Belgian Indoor Championship, presented by Paardensport Vlaanderen & Avant

Mechelen, Belgium – December 27, 2025 – The Belgian Indoor Championship, presented by Paardensport Vlaanderen & Avant, delivered excitement right up to the very last round. From a strong field of 40 riders, 15 combinations eventually qualified for the jump-off in the 1.45m class. In the jump-off, Jeroen […]

Three Disciplines, One Iconic Arena: Jumping Mechelen Gathers the World’s Best in the Nekkerhal

Mechelen, Belgium – December 24, 2025 – Between Christmas and New Year, the Nekkerhal once again becomes the beating heart of international equestrian sport. For more than forty years, Jumping Mechelen, Vlaanderens Kerstjumping, Memorial Eric Wauters, has stood for top-level sport, atmosphere and spectacle. This year is no […]

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 […]

“What a Season!” – Gilles Thomas on Titles, €1.8 Million Prize Money & Why LGCT is the Pinnacle of the Sport

Valkenswaard, United States – December 17, 2025 –  In the tunnels under the roaring Riyadh Arena, moments after being crowned both Longines Global Champions Tour Champion (LGCT) and GCL Champion with Valkenswaard United, a grinning Gilles Thomas (BEL) looked every bit the sport’s new superstar – part athlete, […]

P.S.I. Gala 2025: Honouring Judy Ann Melchior & Successful Charity Auction in Support of “Riding Against Hunger”

Ankum, Germany – December 15, 2025 – More than 320 guests and friends of Performance Sales International gathered last Friday at the See- und Sporthotel Ankum to celebrate the traditional P.S.I. Gala. This year’s festive ball embraced the theme “Winter Wonderland”, evoking the magical atmosphere of a beautifully staged […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the €535,000 24th Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final Today

Geneva, Switzerland – December 12, 2025 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2025 edition of the CHI Geneva 5* this Friday with the running of the 24th Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final. Ten Titans of the sport are set to battle in pursuit of gold, the lion’s […]

Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final: Battle of Titans at the CHI Geneva this Friday!

Geneva, Switzerland – December 11, 2025 – The countdown is almost over. The 2025 Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final is set to take place tomorrow: as always on Friday evening (12 December, at 9 p.m.) at the CHI in Geneva, and as always with sold-out stands. Excitement is […]

Gregory Wathelet Wins the $62,500 Circle B Ranch Winning Round CSI 5*

Thermal, United States – December 06, 2025 – Prior to Saturday, December 6, Argentina de La Marchette had impressively won three out of four of her FEI starts at 1.50m in the Desert International Horse Park’s Grand Prix Stadium. Now, following Saturday’s $62,500 Circle B Ranch Winning Round CSI […]

Pieter Devos Wins the €170,000 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5*-W at Casas Novas

Casas Novas, Spain – December 06, 2025 – The crowd filled the stands of Casas Novas this Saturday afternoon during another exciting day of the CSI 5*-W. At 8:30 p.m., there wasn’t a single seat left in the indoor arena stands at Casas Novas — and the reason […]

Andres Vereecke Victorious in the CHG Trophy CSI 3* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – December 06, 2025 – One of the powerhouses of the noble sport, Belgium was back on top on Saturday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*. Andres Vereecke (BEL) was victorious in the €29,000 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas CSI 3* aboard Halima van […]

Gilles Thomas Thrives in the €107,610 H&M Sweden Grand Prix CSI 4*

Stockholm, Sweden – November 30, 2025 – The 2025 Sweden International Horse Show CSI 4* concluded in grand fashion on Sunday with the running of the €107,610 H&M Sweden Grand Prix CSI 4*. In the end, it was a young Belgian who has skyrocketed to the top of […]

The €1.25 Million Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix Decided in a Blink: Abdel Saïd Edges Simon Delestre for Prague Glory

Prague, Czech Republic – November 22, 2025 – In a night defined by razor-sharp precision and unrelenting speed, Abdel Saïd (BEL) and the outstanding Bonne Amie stormed to victory in the €1.25 Million Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix CSI 5* at the GC Prague Playoffs. Inside […]

Gregory Wathelet Comes Out on Top in the $100,000 Welcome CSI 5*-W

Arcadia, United States – November 21, 2025 – 1/ST, the innovative brand redefining Thoroughbred horse racing and equestrian sport, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences, in partnership with the prestigious Split Rock Jumping Tour, delivers another stellar night of show jumping with the $100,000 Welcome CSI 5*W – 1.50m.   Despite the uncharacteristic […]

Nicola Philippaerts & Gadget Mouche Make it to the Top in the $125,000 Grand Prix of Santa Anita CSI 3*

Santa Anita, United States – November 16, 2025 – 1/ST, the innovative brand redefining Thoroughbred horse racing and equestrian sport, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences, in partnership with the prestigious Split Rock Jumping Tour, wrapped up a successful first week of show jumping competition with two top events and […]

Rik Hemeryck Races to the Top in the Firma XXL-Sicherheit Prize CSI 5*-W Prize at Stuttgart

Stuttgart, Germany – November 13, 2025 – Belgium ahead of Germany and Sweden – the result of the speed jumping for the €28,500 XXL-Sicherheit Prize CSI 5*-W on Thursday evening, the first qualifier for the Stuttgar German Master CSI 5*-W on Friday (10:00 PM local time), impressively demonstrated the […]

Sanne Melsen Honored with the Cavalor FEI Best Groom Award

Hong Kong, China – November 07, 2025 – From Europe to Asia, equestrian excellence was celebrated tonight at the 2025 FEI Awards Gala, presented by Longines, held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Hong Kong, China — the Pearl of the Orient. Following a competitive shortlist of nominees from […]

Andres Vereecke Leads All-Belgian Podium in the €110,000 Grand Prix of the Province of Liège CSI 4*

Liège, Belgium – October 26, 2025 – Belgian riders showed their top form on Sunday before their countrymen, sweeping the podium of the €110,000 Grand Prix of the Province of Liège CSI 4* at the Jumping International de Liège CSI 4* & CSI 2*. Amongst the top three, it […]