Category: Jumper News Belgie

Gilles Thomas Clinches Lightning-Fast Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 02, 2025 – Day two of the Longines Global Future Champions, presented by Lami-Cell delivered another adrenaline-charged €56,800 Speed Challenge CSI 4* – 1.50m, with riders from around the world going head-to-head in a class defined by tight times and narrow margins. Less […]

Belgians Blossom towards Team Title at the European Championship

A Coruña, Spain – July 18, 2025 – Belgium moved up from overnight bronze medal position to seize gold in style on the final day of the team competition at the 2025 Longines FEI Jumping European Championship at Casas Novas in A Coruña, Spain on Friday when adding […]

Déjà Vu & Revenge! Abdel Saïd & Arpege du Ru in the €105,600 Falsterbo Derby CSIO 5*

Falsterbo, Sweden – July 12, 2025 – Just like in 2023, Abdel Saïd (BEL) and Steve Guerdat (SUI) went head-to-head in a thrilling jump-off in the €105,600 Falsterbo Derby CSIO 5* – on the exact same horses and on the exact same course. But this year, the result […]

Head-to-Head Battle: Team Belgium Crowned European Young Rider Champions Pipping Ireland

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 11, 2025 – The top ten teams competed for the title in the team decision of the FEI Jumping European Championship for Young Riders. The Irish team, led by team manager Michael Blake, entered the 1.50 m clas as favourites, having won team gold […]

European Title Up for Grabs at A Coruña

A Coruña, Spain – July 10, 2025 – Less than one week from now, the 2025 Longines FEI Jumping European Championship will get underway at Casas Novas in A Coruña, Spain, with the flags of 23 nations flying high at this 38th edition. The action runs from 16 […]

Belgian Equestrian Federation Announces Team for the 2025 European Championship

Brussels, Belgium  – June 25, 2025 – The Belgian team is preparing for one of the highlights of the year: the 2025 European Jumping Championship in A Coruña (Spain), which will take place from July 15 to 20, 2025. The Top Sports Cell of the Royal Belgian Equestrian Federation […]

Abdel Saïd & Bonne Amie Dominate the Eiffel Challenge CSI 5* Finale Under the Tower

Paris, France – June 22, 2025 – On the final day of the 2025 Longines Global Champions Tour of Paris CSI 5*, Abdel Saïd (BEL) and his electric mare Bonne Amie lit up the arena with a foot-perfect performance to take victory in the Eiffel Challenge – capping […]

Gilles Thomas & Ermitage Kalone Conquer Paris Winning the €308,600 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix CSI 5*

Paris, France – June 21, 2025 – In a moment destined for the history books, Gilles Thomas (BEL) and the exceptional Ermitage Kalone delivered a performance of pure brilliance to win the €308,600 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris CSI 5*, presented by Ville de Paris. […]

Young Belgians Dazzle in Deauville Winning the Longines EEF Series Nations Cup Semi-Final CSIO 3*

Deaville, France – June 20, 2025 – In a thrilling competition which came down to the wire, it was a young Belgian team who took the top spot at the first of two semi-finals for the Longines EEF Series. Once again this qualifier, took place in the stunning […]

Nicola Philippaerts Power to the Top in the €105,625 Team H5 Grand Prix CSI 4* at Sentower Park

Opglabbeek, Belgium – June 15, 2025 – A busy week of top sport concluded on Sunday at Sentower Park with the running of the €105,625 Team H5 Grand Prix CSI 4*. Fifty combinations lined up for the first round of the 1.55m jump-off challenge. Eighteen of them advanced to […]

Belgians Triumphant in the Nations Cup City of Sopot CSIO 4*

Sopot, Poland – June 13, 2025 – The highlight of Friday during the 2025 Lotto CSIO 4* of Sopot was the Nations Cup of the City of Sopot CSIO 4*, held at a height of 155 cm, under the patronage of the Polish Equestrian Federation. Nine national teams […]

Valkenswaard United Strike Back for Second Global Champions League Win of the Season

St. Tropez, France – June 12, 2025 – Advantage Cannes Stars… but not for long… GCL Ramatuelle, St Tropez was a race to the finish line. As the fastest team to finish on four faults, the Valkenswaard United secured their second win of the season and accelerated their […]

Belgium’s Young Guns Triumph in Thrilling Jump-Off to Win Nations Cup CSIO 3* at Drammen

Drammen, Norway – June 07, 2025 – Belgium proved the team to beat in the Longines EEF Series Region North Qualifier CSIO 3* in Drammen, coming out on top in a thrilling jump-off against hosts Norway. Netherlands closed out the podium in third. The young Belgian team of Bart […]

Gudrun Patteet Powers to Victory in the Demeures de Campagne Prize CSI 4*

Cabourg, France – May, 2025 – Second of the four highlights of the of Cabourg Classic CSI 4*, the Demeures de Campagne Prize CSI 4* today crowned the Belgian Gudrun Patteet (BEL) in the saddle of Sea Coast Chica VV. The rider won at the end of a […]

Gregory Wathelet & Bond Jamesbond de Hay “Have the License” to Win the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

London, England – May 18, 2025 – The 2025 Royal Windsor Horse Show concluded today following four exceptional days of top-class equestrian sport. The highlight of the week, the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*, saw an outstanding performance from Belgium’s Gregory Wathelet (BEL) who stormed to victory […]

Nicola Philippaerts & Derby de Riverland Race to the Top in the LGCT Shanghai Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Shanghai, China – May 04, 2025 – After a stellar season competing in Florida, highlighted by several wins and top placings, Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) and Derby de Riverland were back in the winner’s circle on Sunday during the final day of the 2025 Longines Global Champions Tour of […]

2025 Longines EEF Series Kicks off this Week with Updated Calendar

The Longines EEF Series has officially launched its 2025 season video, building anticipation for Europe’s premier equestrian Nations Cup series. The newly released video showcases the excellence in motion that defines this prestigious competition, featuring Europe’s finest riders and horses in action. The launch video highlights the heart-pounding competition, extraordinary […]

New Season, New Stage: 2025 Longines EEF Series Kicks Off in Lier as Europe’s Rising Stars Chase Glory!

Lier, Belgium – April 10, 2025 – The 2025 Longines EEF Series, Europe’s key Nations Cup competition for developing showjumping talent, kicks off next week as the competition returns for a fifth edition with a new season opener and a new final venue. Twelve nations will descend on the […]

A Belgian Ball with One-Two-Three Finish! Jeroen Appelen Prances & Dances to Victory in the CWD Grand Prix of the City of Compiègne CSI 3*

Compiègne, France – April 06, 2025 – The 2025 Compiègne Classic ended in style this Sunday with a spectacular €56,800 CWD Grand Prix of the City of Compiègne CSI 3*, radiant weather and an atmosphere worthy of the biggest events. Under the sun, the public filled the stands […]

Brussels Stephex Masters Levels up with Extra Arena & Updated Program!

The countdown is on—just 150 days remain until the 2025 edition of the Brussels Stephex Masters. From August 27 to 31, the world’s top riders will gather in Brussels for five days of unparalleled competition, entertainment, and luxury. This year, the event takes another step forward. A brand-new […]

Abdel Saïd Punches His Grand Prix Ticket by Winning the $62,500 Bainbridge Companies Classic CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, United States – March 28, 2025 – The stakes were high for Abdel Saïd (BEL) in the $62,500 Bainbridge 1.50m Classic CSI 5* on Friday. Earning the win aboard Calvaro, owned by AS Trading BV, he punched his ticket for the Rolex US Equestrian Open to […]

Nicola Philippaerts & Derby de Riverland Return to the Top in the $120,000 Winning Round CSIO 5*

Ocala, Florida, United States, – March 21, 2025 – Hot off a victory in Wednesday’s Lugano Grand Prix Qualifier, Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) and Derby de Riverland returned to the winner’s circle following the $120,000 Winning Round CSIO 5* at the Longines League of Nations™ Ocala at World Equestrian Center […]

Nicola Philippaerts Powers Past the Competition in the $63,000 Lugano Qualifier CSIO 5*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 19, 2025 – It was Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) who claimed victory in the $63,000 Lugano Grand Prix Qualifier CSIO5* on opening day of the Longines League of Nations™ Ocala event at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) on Wednesday. Ocala serves as the second […]

Gilles Thomas Thrives in the Borek Prize CSI 5* at The Dutch Masters

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 16, 2025 – The €28,200 Borek Prize CSI 5* featured a technically challenging course in which the best 12 combinations qualified for the decisive winners’ round. In this battle for victory, top Belgian rider Gilles Thomas (BEL) grabbed the top prize with his […]

Jos Verlooy & FTS Killossery Konfusion Conclude Desert Circuit Winning the $200,000 Kask & Vogel Grand Prix CSI 4*

Thermal, California, United States – March 15, 2025 – Belgium’s Jos Verlooy (BEL) and FTS Killossery Konfusion concluded the 2024-2025 Desert International Horse Park season by doing the same thing they have been doing all circuit: winning. Verlooy and “Konfusion” claimed their third grand prix victory of the […]

Making Women Proud on their Day! Emilie Conter Stuns Past Favorites in the $500,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 08, 2025 – In a finish befitting of International Women’s Day, Belgium’s Emilie Conter (BEL) stormed to a win in the $500,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix CSI 5* during Winter Equestrian Festival’s (WEF) ‘Saturday Night Lights’ on March 8. Highlighted by 12 weeks […]

Jos Verlooy & FTS Killossery Konfusion Conquer the $117,000 Marshall & Sterling Grand Prix CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – March 08, 2025 – The Desert Circuit 9 grand prix qualifier proved to be a strong indicator of the results of Saturday afternoon’s $117,000 Marshall + Sterling Grand Prix CSI 3*, as the top two riders remained exactly the same. For the second time, it was Belgium’s […]

No “Konfusion”! Jos Verlooy Declared the Winner of the $63,000 Brainwater Speed Welcome CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – March 07, 2025 – After several winters spent competing on the East Coast, Jos Verlooy (BEL) made the decision to begin showing instead on the West Coast at the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) , and based on results alone, the Belgian rider is likely […]

Déjà Vu in Doha! Abdel Said & Bonne Amie Repeat! Defend Title in the €575,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – March 01, 2025 – Abdel Said (BEL) and his exceptional mare Bonne Amie have etched their names into the history books, securing a sensational second consecutive victory at the €575,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5*. Under the floodlights of Al […]

Jérôme Guery & Great Britain V Show their Greatness in the €57,000 CHG Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 23, 2025 – Belgium’s Jéròme Guery (BEL) has been in great form at the 2025 Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Spring MET II in Oliva Nova, Spain, taking three big wins during the second week of competition prior to Sunday. And on Sunday, Guery and […]