Liége, Belgium – June 02, 2020 – The organizers of the Jumping International de Liège have isssued a statement announcing that the 2020 edition of the event will not take place due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Their announcement states the following: Dear friends of the Jumping International de […]
Brussels, Belgium – May 18, 2020 – This week we meet Belgian twin brothers, and stars of the LGCT and GCL circuit, Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) and Nicola Philippaerts (BEL). Find out about their favourite events, the name of their first pony, their favourite meal, plus, who was the […]
Our brand new episode of The Insider @HOME introduces you to two of show jumping’s brightest stars – Belgian twin brothers Olivier and Nicola Philippaerts. In this show, they give an insight into their lives at home, the highs and lows of their careers and some incredible results […]
Brussels, Belgium – May 15, 2020 – Olivier and Nicola Philippaerts treat us to some interesting exercises in this week’s Tips and Tricks – the first being one that Olivier uses to develop his horse’s straightness and athleticism, working with lines that he often sees in courses to […]
When did you decide you wanted to pursue a career in show jumping? I decided early, but I also loved playing football so I wasn’t sure which sport I wanted to pursue. As soon as I started winning some show jumping events at 14-years-old, I realised that show […]
Lanaken, Belgium – The organizers of the Z-Tour have issued a statement informing that the 2020 Z-Tour has been cancelled: They issued the following statement on their Facebook account: The international Z-Tour, scheduled to run from March 26 to April 12, will be cancelled due to the Coronavirus […]
Doha, Qatar – March 07, 2020 – The London Knights stamped their authority on the first leg of the 2020 GCL team series after a last minute drama crushed the hopes of closest rivals St Tropez Pirates. Twin brothers Nicola and Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) emerged triumphant in the […]
Doha, Qatar – March 06, 2020 – A beautiful Friday afternoon provided the perfect setting for the third CSI 5* class to take place in the stunning Longines Arena at Al Shaqab in Doha. The €51,100 1.50m speed class had 34 starters, and riders really had to keep […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – Sunday, March 01, 2020 – Constant Van Paesschen (BEL) and Isidoor van de Helle (Canturo x Qredo de Paulstra) made the most out of the last day at Spring MET II 2020, when taking the top honours in Sunday’s €51,800 1.50m Grand Prix CSI […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – Sunday, February 16, 2020 – There was a great atmosphere in the stands on Sunday at Montenmedio, as the highlight of this CSI 2* week, the Big GP class of 26th Sunshine Tour burst into action. To the winner of the class […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – January 25, 2020 – Before going on to win the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday, Constant Van Paesschen (BEL) and Isidoor van de Helle (Canturo x Qredo de Paulstra) also topped the €26,100 CHG – Construcciones Hispano […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – January 27, 2020 – With only five to go in the jump-off, Constant Van Paesschen (BEL) and Isidoor van de Helle (Canturo x Qredo de Paulstra) snatched the win in Sunday’s €31,050 Grand Prix CSI 2* presented by Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort […]
Mechelen, Belgium – December 29, 2019 – Niels Bruynseels (BEL) was back on top again, winning the €61,800 Sport Vlaanderen Grand Prix CSI 5* last Sunday at the Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W/2*. Following his victory in 2017 with Gancia de Muze, the Belgian added another jewel from this […]
Stuttgart, Germany – November 17, 2019 – For the second year in a row, Belgium’s Pieter Devos (BEL) and his 14-year-old gelding, Apart, came out on top at the super-competitive fifth leg of the 2019/2020 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League in Stuttgart, Germany today where defending series champion, […]
Liège, Belgium – November 02, 2019 – Constant van Paesschen (BEL) and Vendetta Treize won the €30,450 Prix de La Ville de Liège CSI 4* yesterday during the Jumping International de Liège CSI 4* in Belgium. The Belgian and the 10-year-old black Selle Français stallion (Diamant de Semilly x […]
Saint-Lô, France – October 26, 2019 – Andres Vereecke (BEL) and Igor van de Wittemoere were the winners of the €25,610 Prix Credit Agricole Normandie CSI 3* last Saturday during the during the Meeting d’Automne – Saint Lô at the Haras National de Saint-Lô in France. Andres Vereecke (BEL) […]
Samorin, Slovakia – October 26, 2019 – Gudrun Patteet (BEL) and Sea Coast Kashmira Z won the €25,125 Land Rover Grand Prix CSI 2* yesterday during X-Bionic Indoor Master CSI 4*/2* at the X-Bionic Equestor Sphere in Samorin, Slovakia. Gudrun Patteet (BEL) & Sea Coast Kashmira Z The Belgian […]
Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October 24, 2019 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) and Picobello Jasmine won the €25,350 Two-Phase Class CSI 3* yesterday during the Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Quarteira, Faro, Portugal. Gregory Wathelet (BEL) & Picobello Jasmine The Belgian and the 10-year-old bay Belgian […]
Washington D.C., USA – October 24, 2019 – The international show jumpers took center stage on Thursday, October 24, at the 61st annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) CSI 4*-W for their first two competitions of the week during Barn Night. Jos Verlooy (BEL) of Belgium rode Varoune […]
Samorin, Slovakia – October 24, 2019 – Wilm Vermeir (BEL) and Gentiane de La Pomme were victorious in the €29,250 Respect Prize CSI 4* yesterday during the first day of competition of the X-Bionic Indoor Master CSI 4*/2* at the X-Bionic Equestor Sphere in Samorin, Slovakia. The […]
Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 17, 2019 – Jos Verlooy (BEL) and Igor came off a five-week break to claim the $132,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 5* yesterday win at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) at Tryon Resort, stopping the short-course timers in 36.997 seconds. […]
El Jadida, Morocco – October 17, 2019 – The third leg of the Morocco Royal Tour got underway on Thursday at the Parc d’Expositions King Mohammed VI in El Jadida, Morocco. The feature class of the day was the €6,000 Prix Mazagan Beach Resort CSI 4*-W. After having […]
Barcelona, Spain – October 03, 2019 – Team Belgium, winners in 2015 and again last year, looked supremely confident when topping today’s first round of the 2019 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final at the Real Club de Polo in Barcelona, Spain. But the battle between the seven countries fighting […]
New York, New York, USA – September 27, 2019 – Victory was sweet for Belgium when Constant van Paesschen and his striking 10-year-old black stallion Vendetta Treize took top call in the opening event of the inaugural Longines Global Champions Tour of New York CSI 5*. Eduardo Alvarez […]
Waregem, Belgium – September 26, 2019 – Wilm Vermeir (BEL) and Gentiane de La Pomme won the €25,000 Stephex Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the first day of the Waregem Horse Week CSI 5*/2* in Waregem, Belgium. The Belgian and the 13-year-old chestnut Belgian Warmblood mare (Shindler de […]
Lanaken, Belgium – September 21, 2019 – Jos Verlooy (BEL) and Varoune were crowned Belgian Champions last Saturday during the the 25th annual FEI WBFSH World Jumping Breeding Championships in Lanaken, Belgium. Varoune Verlooy (BEL) and the 11-year-old bay Oldenburg gelding (Verdi x Cardalme) took top honors by having the […]
St. Tropez, France – September 14, 2019 – Laura Mathy (BEL) and Penta won the €25,000 Dolce Gabbana Grand Prix CSI 2* today during the Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show CSI 5*/2* in St. Tropez, France. Among the 24 competitors starting this Grand Prix, seven pairs managed to […]
Meise, Belgium – September 01, 2019 – For the third time in the history of the Brussels Stephex Masters, Belgium’s Niels Bruynseels (BEL) was unbeatable in the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* presented by Audi. Bruynseels won the Grand Prix back in 2016 with Cas de Liberte, and […]
Meise, Belgium – August 30, 2019 – Gilles Thomas (BEL) and Calleryama jumped to the victory in Friday’s €24,440 Top Series STX Horseboxes Prize CSI 3* during the Brussels Stephex Masters CSI 5*/3*/2* at Stephex Stables in Meise, Belgium. The Belgian and the 9-year-old bay Holsteiner mare (Casall x […]
Meise, Belgium – August 29, 2019 – Dominique Hendrickx (BEL) made it a popular home win in Thursday’s €50,200 Bang & Olufsen Prize CSI 5* during the Brussels Stephex Masters CSI 5*/3*/2* at Stephex Stables in Meise, Belgium. Coming off a strong summer season, Hendrickx rode the 10-year-old Selle […]
