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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
London, England – December 19, 2024 – The €56,800 Santa Stakes CSI 5*-W continued the world-class action at the Excel, with crowds once again treated to impressive displays of skill and horsemanship. To proceed to the jump-off and keep their winning hopes alive, riders needed to remain faultless […]
London, England – December 18, 2024 – The 2024 London International Horse Show opened on Wednesday, delivering a dazzling showcase of equestrian talent and setting the tone for an unforgettable week. The opening CSI5* Jumping class of the Show came from the €28,200 Ivy Stakes CSI 5*-W, a […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – December 09, 2024 – Ingmar De Vos, President of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), was unanimously elected as the International Horse Sports Confederation (IHSC) President, and Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chair of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), was elected as the IHSC Vice-President at the […]
Stuttgart, Germany – November 16, 2024 – Pieter Devos (BEL) and Jarina J jumped their way to victory in the iWest Prize CSI 5*-W on Saturday at the 2024 Stuttgart German Masters, claiming the lion’s share of the €62,000 purse offered to the 12 highest-placed combinations in the […]
Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – November 17, 2024 – The third and last week of the Autumn MET II in Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded on Sunday with a Belgian win in the €60,300 Grand Prix CSI 3* – 1.50m, presented by Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort, with […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – November 11, 2024 – The FEI has officially confirmed the qualified nations of the second edition of the Longines League of NationsTM, with the top 10 ranked nations set to compete in the world’s oldest and most prestigious equestrian team Jumping competition. Nine nations have […]
Saint-Lô, France – October 27, 2024 – The Jumping International de Saint-Lô CSI 4* & CSI 2* came to an end last Sunday and they saved the best for last, the €105,500 Grand Prix of the Department of La Manche CSI 4*. The 1.60m class was held under […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – October 27, 2024 – Today the highlight of the whole week was the very demanding Longines ranking class, the €57,325 Andalucía Grand Prix CSIO 3*. The results from this prestigious class count for the European Senior Championships 2025. With the 60 top […]
Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 24, 2024 – The 2024 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrian™ on Thursday, October 24, welcomed riders from around the world to the Show Place Arena for the start of the Fédération Equestre International (FEI) division for international show jumpers. Abdel Saïd […]
Oslo, Norway – October 20, 2024 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) claims victory in the opening leg of the 2024-2025 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™, Western European League in Oslo (NOR). He gives all the credit to his 13-year-old stallion Bond Jamesbond de Hay: “He’s amazing. He makes me feel […]
Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – October 06, 2024 – The 2024-edition of the Autumn MET at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Spain kicked off with the first part of the tour that in total counts nine weeks of competition. Horses and riders from 36 nations have gathered under […]
Lanaken, Belgium – September 17, 2024 – From September 18 to 22, the world’s most talented five-, six-, and seven-year-old show jumpers will once again compete at Domein Zangersheide. Besides the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses, there are many more highlights on the program, such as […]
Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 13, 2024 – Belgium’s Abdel Saïd (BEL) made his winning debut at Traverse City Horse Shows on Friday by capturing the $117,000 Welcome CSI5*-W . The starting order for the two-round class brought 56 horses to the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring […]
Brussels, Belgium – August 29, 2024 – The competition was fierce on Thursday in the first qualifying event for the Rolex Grand Prix on Sunday. Riders from as many as nineteen different countries, including eight athletes from the world’s top 20, faced the challenge of clearing the tough […]
Brussels, Belgium – August 27, 2024 – The summer is winding down but the heat is still on this week as three five-star attractions promise to give equestrians fans around the world what they are wishing for. The 2024 Brussels Stephex Masters takes place in grand fashion, packing […]
Rockwood, Toronto, Ontario, Canada – August 16, 2024 – There’s a new team in town and they were on fire at Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) – Toronto. With fresh names joining their 2024 lineup, Helios topped the 5* Team Competition at Angelstone Tournaments on Friday night to […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 09, 2024 – Competition is in full swing at the Longines Tops International Arena for the Longines Global Future Champions event. The sun came out in Valkenswaard for the CSI 4* Against the Clock 1.50m speed class, as a field of 31 top […]
Versailles, France – August 02, 2024 – The team competition at the 2024 Olympic Games is over but there are a few important FEI-level events in Europe and the United States taking place throughout the weekend. Moreover, the individual final starts next Monday and the Olympic Champion will […]
Riesenbeck, Germany – July 21, 2024 – It was a sensational day at the German stage of the 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour season culminating in the exhilarating €500,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Riesenbeck. Hosted at the spectacular purpose built venue, the event attracted an […]
