Category: Jumper News Belgie

Lambrecht is Lightning Fast to Win €26,250 Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Valencia

Valencia, Spain – February 09, 2023 – The second week of FEI-level competition got off to a great start on Thursday at the CES Valencia Tour and a Belgian rider definitely stole the spotlight, claiming two victories out of a possible 3 at the venue. Before going on […]

Belgium is the Best as Vincent Lambrecht “Lights Up” in €26,300 CES Valencia Tour Grand Prix CSI 2*

Valencia, Spain – February 12, 2023 – The second week of top sport came to a conclusion on Sunday and it was the Belgian anthem that was played loud over the speakers of the main ring during the second week of the Spring Tour at the CES Valencia […]

Jérôme Guéry & Juristo van het Hagenhof Jump to the Top at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – February 10, 2023 – Belgium back on top! Jérôme Guéry (BEL) and Juristo van het Hagenhof jumped to first place on Saturday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*. The Belgian bested 5 other combinations who had advanced to the jump-off out of […]

An Ace of Hearts up His Sleeve! Gregory Wathelet Goes All In & All Out to Win $38,700 La Quinta Resort & Club Speed CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 10, 2023 – A little time off has proven to be no issue for Ace Of Hearts, expertly piloted by Belgium’s Gregory Wathelet to the win in Friday’s $38,700 La Quinta Resort & Club Speed CSI 3* 1.50m. At 13 years old, the […]

Emilie Conter & Clochard Conquer Top Honors in Griffis Residential Speed Challenge CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 9, 2023 – Emilie Conter (BEL) and her quick-footed stallion, Clochard, raced against the clock on Thursday morning during WEF 5 in the International Arena to win the  CHF$6,000 Griffis Residential Speed Challenge CSI 2* 1.45m. An exciting speed round designed by Frank […]

Gregory Wathelet “Reins” Supreme in the $145,100 Gillibrand Sand Grand Prix CSI3*

Thermal, California, USA – January 22, 2023 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) got the last word of Desert Circuit III. To conclude FEI jumping in the Grand Prix Arena Sunday afternoon, the Belgian Olympian jumped double-clear and took the win with Clarity in the $145,100 Gillibrand Sand Grand Prix […]

Gregory Wathelet & Argentina de La Marchette Supreme in $38,700 Morning Star Sporthorses Classic CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – January 21, 2023 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) added another win to his impressive resume in the desert in Saturday afternoon’s $38,700 Morning Star Sporthorses Classic CSI 3* 1.45m at Desert Circuit III, once again aboard his homebred 11-year-old mare Argentina de La Marchette. After […]

Constant van Paesschen & Diaz du Thot “Do It” Again at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 20, 2023 – Constant van Paesschen (BEL) and Diaz du Thot “did it” again. The dynamic duo were on dominant form, dashing to victory in the €27,100 GP Qualifier – Rent a Car Dénia Trophy CSI 3* at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. The […]

Constant van Paesschen Continues with His “Winning Ways” at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 19, 2023 – Constant van Paesschen (BEL) has been one of the winningest riders the past few years competing at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour and the Belgian added another victory to the long list of great achievements there. After winning the €30,750 […]

Constant Van Paescchen & Diaz du Thot Dash to the Top in the €30,750 Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 15, 2023 – The 2023-season has kicked off at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour (MET) in Oliva Nova, Spain. The first week of Spring MET I 2023 concluded on Sunday with the Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 2*, presented by Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau […]

Déjà Vu in the Desert! Gregory Wathelet Rides for the Win in the $38,700 CWD Classic CSI 3*

Before National Grand Prix action, FEI competitors took to the Grand Prix Arena, and it was none other than Gregory Wathelet (BEL) back in the winner’s circle aboard his winning mount from Thursday, Berline du Maillet Z. The pair topped a three-horse jump-off to bring home victory in […]

Gregory Wathelet Pilots Homebred Argentina de La Marchette to Win $38,700 Morning Star Sporthorses Speed CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – January 13, 2023 – Day two of FEI competition took place Friday at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) and Desert Circuit has yet to see a day of international competition not won by Gregory Wathelet (BEL). The European Championship team gold medalist topped yet another international […]

Victory for Vermeir & Iq van het Steentje in €250,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup of Mechelen CSI 5*-W

Mechelen, Belgium – December 30, 2022 – There’s nothing quite like a win in front of your home crowd, and this evening Wilm Vermeir (BEL) brought the spectators to their feet with a spectacular victory in the ninth leg of the 2022/2023 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Western […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

Mechelen, Belgium – December 27, 2022 – It’s time for the Holidays with New Year’s Eve just around the corner but there’s still high-level action this week during the traditional end of year festivities at the 2022 Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W & CSI 2*, event that hosts ninth […]

Koen Vereecke & Arioso du Bois Claim the Crown of Belgian Indoor Champions!

Mechelen Belgium – December 26, 2022 – On a festive Tuesday filled with music and shows, one would almost forget that at Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W & CSI 2*, spectators also enjoy five days of top-class sport. The crème de la crème of Belgian show jumping had yet […]

The 2022 Edition of the Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W & CSI 2* in a Nutshell

Mechelen, Belgium – December 27, 2022 – Jumping Mechelen is an international horse event that takes place traditionally between Christmas and New Year’s. This year Jumping Mechelen celebrates its 40th birthday. With a day especially for our young ones, a night full of live music and no less than […]

Riders & Horses for Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W

Mechelen, Belgium – December 26, 2022 – After a short break due to the Christmas holiday it’s showtime for showjumping again with the running of the 9th leg of the 2022-2023 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Western European League during the Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W & CSI […]

Wilm Vermeir Victorious in €25,500 Celside Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* at Valence

Valence, France – December 02, 2022 – On Friday, the Haras des Grillons de Ratières (Drôme) hosted three competitions that counted for the Longines FEI world ranking and was contested by several of the best riders in the world. Belgian fans were not disappointed as two of their top combinations […]

Niels Bruynseels & Matador “Exterminate” the Competition to Win €100,000 Hubside Store Grand Prix CSI 3*

Valence, France – November 27, 2022 – Niels Bruynseels (BEL) blazed past the competition, teaming up with Matador en route to victory in the €100,000 Hubside Store Grand Prix CSI 3* to conclude the first week of the 2022 Winter Editon at the Hubside Jumping Valence CSI 3* […]

Jeroen Appelen Aces the Course to Win the €100,000 Grand Prix of VillaMoura CSIO 3*

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 18, 2022 – Jeroen Appelen (BEL) jumped to victory in the €100,000 Grand Prix CSIO 3* last Friday during the sixth and final week of the 2022 VillaMoura Champions Tour at the VillaMoura Equestrian Centre The Belgian teamed up with Moningo d’Van’T Heyveld, […]

Devin Ryan & Eddie Blue Triumph in $73,800 International Welcome Stake CSI 4* at Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – November 03, 2022 – Show jumping competition made its debut at the 2022 National Horse Show (NHS) Thursday, November 3rd. Welcoming some of the world’s top show jumping athletes and their mounts, the CSI 4* designated competition featured a star-studded lineup of 38 horse-and-rider […]

Meet the Next Generation: Questions & Answers with Gilles Thomas

You have had a great year, what has been your highlight? I have an such an amazing year – it is hard for me to pick just one highlight! I had my first 5* victory in the King George V Gold Cup at Hickstead in July which was […]

Riders & Horses for the CSI 3* at Sentower Park

Opglabbeek, Belgium – October 26, 2022 – Top prospects and stellar names of the noble sport are ready to enter the stage at Sentower Park, the capital when it comes to showcasing, buying and selling horses in the world. Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS), Marcus Ehning (GER), Christian Ahlmann (GER), […]

Nicola Philippaerts & H&M Luna van’t Ruytershof Race to Win €51,500 CHG Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova Spain – October 16, 2022 – The third and last week of Autumn MET I 2022 concluded with a Belgian victory in Sunday’s 1.50m Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A, with Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) and the 10-year-old H&M Luna van’T Ruytershof […]

Constant Van Paesschen & Diaz du Thot Show Pure Speed to Win at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – Constant Van Paesschen (BEL) was back to his winning ways at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour’s Autumn Series on Friday, guiding Diaz du Thot to first place in the €26,000 Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau GmbH Trophy CSI 3*. Van Paesschen and the 2013 bay Selle […]

Nicola Philippaerts Powers to First Turning on the Nitro at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – October 07, 2022 – Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) turned on the nitro aboard Khan Vd Kattevennen Z to win the €25,800 Speed Challenge CSI 3* to win the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3* on Friday during the second week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Autumn […]

Belgium Stamps Passport to Paris Winning €1,250,000 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final CSIO 5*

Barcelona, Spain – October 02, 2022 – Team Belgium enjoyed a perfect day today when not only winning the prestigious 2022 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ Final but also earning a qualifying spot for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. It was their third victory since the Longines Final […]

Alexander Housen & Warriors Glory Win the “Battle” of the €25,500 Speed Challenge CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – September 30, 2022 – Alexander Housen (BEL) and Warriors Glory won the battle of the day, the €25,500 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A. Trophy CSI 2* on Friday during the first week of the Autumn Series at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour (MET). Housen […]

Horses & Riders for the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses

Lanaken, Belgium – September 21, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the most important breeding event of the year, the 2022 FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses at Domein Zangersheide. The best young horses have come from all over the world to compete in […]

Zangersheide Goes All Out with Fully Packed Program next to Highly Anticipated World Championships

Lanaken, Belgium – September 19, 2022 – From the 21st to the 25th of September, the world’s most talented five-, six-, and seven-year-old showjumpers will once again gather at Domein Zangersheide. In addition to the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses, the event will also […]