Category: Jumper News Belgie

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 […]

Maverick van Lent & Forever du Givre Turn on the Afterburner for Top Gun Victory in the €105,675 Andalucía Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – February 23, 2025 – The third of seven weeks of the Andalucía Sunshine Tour came to an end with the top 50 riders of the week taking part in the €105,675 Andalucía Grand Prix CSI 4* on Sunday. The class was held […]

Gilles Thomas & Lavanoche T&L Z Light Up in the Barceló Trophy CSI 4*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – February 20, 2025 – Once again Gilles Thomas (BEL) was on top form winning the big class today, the €7,320 Barceló Trophy, 1.50m with Lavanoche T&L Z (Lavallino Ter Klomp x Bentley Van de Heffinck). The class was against the clock and […]

Abdel Saïd Steers Arpege du Ru to Victory in the €105,500 FEI World Cup of Doha CSI 3*-W

Doha, Qatar – February 15, 2025 – The Belgian anthem was heard last Friday on the second day of three-day event HH The Amir Sword International Equestrian Festival CSI 5* & CSI 3*-W at the magnificent Longines arena of Al Shaqab. The €105,500 FEI World Cup of Doha […]

Constant van Paesschen & Ganturano Gallop for the Gold in the Longines Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi CSI 2* at Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – February 14, 2025 – The penultimate day of the Emirates Jumping Cup saw four competitive classes, culminating with the€31,200 Longines Grand Prix CSI 2* – 1.45m, which featured 50 riders vying for top honours. With only seven clears in the first round, […]

Doha Falcons Take Flight Once Again: 2025 Global Champions League Squad Locked & Loaded!

Doha, Qatar – February 13, 2025 – Brace yourselves—the Doha Falcons are back! With a roster of elite experience, this formidable squad is ready to soar in their 9th GCL season. Returning to the GCL battlefield with unfinished business, the Doha Falcons narrowly missed out on a championship podium last year so have entered 2025 with a super squad for […]

John Whitaker Signed by Rome Gladiators with Huge Shake Up for the Team!

Rome, Italy – February 09, 2025 – The battlefield is set, the gates of the Colosseum are open, and a new legion is ready to take on the world. Introducing the Rome Gladiators powered by Cavalleria Toscana—the latest force to enter GCL in 2025. With an iron-willed squad and an […]

Nicola Philippaerts Dares to Be Fast to Claim Second Consecutive Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 06, 2025 – Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) is making his mark on the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) with a second consecutive victory in Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup action, winning the $116,100 offering during Round V at Wellington International. The Belgian  win this week came aboard Katanga V/H […]

Jérôme Guery & Great Britain V Gallop for the Gold in the CHG Grand Prix CSI 3* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 02, 2025 – Belgium’s Jérôme Guery (BEL) and the 13-year-old gelding Great Britain V (Nabab de Reve x Carolus H) won Sunday’s €57,150 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas Grand Prix CSI 3* – 1.50m at Spring MET I 2025, topping a starting field […]

Nicola Philippaerts & Derby de Riverland Back on Top in the $62,500 Adequan Challenge Cup CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 30, 2025 – International athletes at the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) have made a habit of repeating past wins, and Belgium’s Nicola Philippaerts fit that mold on Thursday. On the grass derby field, the 2016 Olympian earned a repeat win from 2024 […]

Pieter Devos & Jarina J Jump the Highest in the €115,000 Anemone Horse Trucks Grand Prix of Amsterdam CSI 5*-W

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 25, 2025 – Pieter Devos (BEL) and his Jarina J were in a class of their own today and managed to keep Denis Lynch (IRL) behind them in the saddle of Vistogrand with apparent ease. The combination won the €115,000 Anemone Horse Trucks […]

Jos Verlooy Victorious in the $200,000 American Wild Horse Conservation Grand Prix CSI 4*

Thermal, California, USA – January 25, 2025 – There was no confusion as to Saturday night’s winner, as Jos Verlooy piloted FTS Killossery Konfusion to victory in the $200,000 American Wild Horse Conservation Grand Prix CSI 4* by a margin of nearly three seconds on January 25 at the Desert International […]

Gregory Wathelet Goes One-Two in the $63,000 Pomponio Ranch Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Thermal, California, USA – January 23, 2025 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) is on a Desert Circuit winning streak, and on Thursday, January 23, he amassed his third win of the past six days. This time, Wathelet rode Argentina de la Marchette to victory in the $63,000 Pomponio Ranch Welcome Speed […]

Gregory Wathelet Wins Again! Triumphant in the $30,000 Marshall & Sterling Classic

Thermal, California, USA – January 19, 2025 –  Belgium’s Gregory Wathelet (BEL) started his Sunday morning the same way he ended his Saturday night: winning. After topping Saturday’s $75,000 Go Rentals Grand Prix, Wathelet returned to the Grand Prix Arena at the Desert International Horse Park on Sunday, January 19 […]

Niels Bruynseels Kicks of the Action at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour Winning the CHG Grand Prix CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 19, 2025 – Sunday’s €30,450 CHG Grand Prix CSI 2*– 1.45m, presented by Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A. – concluded the first week of competition at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Spain, where action resumed as the 2025-edition of Spring MET kicked off with […]

Gregory Wathelet Goes Home with the Win in the $75,000 Go Rentals Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – January 18, 2025 – It did not take Gregory Wathelet (BEL) long after landing back in California to also land back on top of the leaderboard at the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). On Saturday night, January 18, the Belgian rider kicked off his 2025 […]

Belgium Rides High towards the 2025 Longines League of Nations™

Brussels, Belgium – January 14, 2025 – Belgium has officially secured its place in the 2025 Longines League of Nations™ series, finishing sixth in the 2024 rankings with 12,128 points, just shy of Germany’s 12,311. With a legacy of success and a dynamic team of athletes and horses, […]

Belgians off to a Flying Start! Constant van Paesschen Victorious at the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 3*

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 09, 2025 – Thursday marked the start of the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show, which will span the next two weekends at the recently renovated Abu Dhabi Equestrian Centre. The event, which is now in its 8 th season, remains afirm […]

Koen Vereecke “Drives Away” Victoriously in the €50,000 BMW Masters CSI 5*-W

Mechelen, Belgium – December 27, 2024 – Koen Vereecke (BEL) stole the spotlight on Friday at the Jumping Mechelen, claiming the first of his two wins so far at the 2024 edition of Jumping Mechelen – Memorial Eric Wauters, claiming victory in the €50,000 BMW Masters CSI 5*-W. […]

Sold-Out Nekkerhal Cheers Koen Vereecke & Oilily de Muze on to Victory in the KBC Bank & Insurance Prize

Mechelen, Belgium – December 28, 2024 – The tension in the Nekkerhal was palpable as Koen Vereecke (BEL) and Oilily de Muze (Vigo d’Arsouilles Stx x Ramiro Z | BWP) raced to an unforgettable victory. For the first time in history, not only was the Longines FEI Jumping […]

Jeroen Appelen Claims the Belgian IndoorChampionship for the Second Year in a Row

Mechelen, Belgium – December 26, 2024 – The first day of Jumping Mechelen traditionally kicked off with the JM Kids Day. Thousands of young visitors and pony riders brought excitement and joy to the Nekkerhal. Shows, activities, pony rides, and demonstrations created a magical start to the event, […]

The Future of Belgian Show Jumping Shines at Jumping Mechelen this Week

Mechelen, Belgium – December 26, 2024 – This week, sports, show, and horse enthusiasts come together at Jumping Mechelen to celebrate the end of the year. With over 40 years of history, Vlaanderens Kerstjumping – Memorial Eric Wauters has grown into much more than a prestigious competition. It is […]

Wilm Vermeir Works His Magic in the Snowflake Stakes at London

London, England – December 21, 2024 – Day four of London International Horse Show once again featured thrilling competition and breathtaking performances across the three sessions. Early in the day, the €28,200 Snowflake Stakes CSI 5*-W , held over one round, provided a fast and thrilling competition for […]