Category: Jumper News France

Victor Bettendorf & Big Star des Forêts Set the Pace in Opener at the Saut Hermès CSI 5*

Paris, France – March 17, 2023 – For the second consecutive year, it is in the Grand Palais Éphémère arena, the future venue for the Paris Olympics 2024 based at the Champ-de-Mars opposite the Eiffel Tower, that the competition got underway at the 2023 Saut Hermès. Three events […]

Riders & Horses for the Saut Hermès CSI 5*

Paris, France – March 16, 2023 – The countdown is over, only one day left before the start of the 2023 Saut Hermès at the Grand Palais Éphémère. Twelve of the top twenty riders in the world are set to go head-to-head in the CSI 5* classes there. […]

Saut Hermès at the Grand Palais – The Elite of Showjumping Expected for the 13th Edition

Paris, France – March 16, 2023 – This weekend, Hermès will welcome sixty-one of the world’s leading riders and their horses to the Grand Palais Éphémère, in partnership with GL events, for three days of 5* competition. They will jump rounds of fences between 1.45 m and 1.60 […]

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

Paris, France – March 16, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2023 edition of the Saut Hermès at the Grand Palais Éphémère. One of the most expected horse shows of the year, the event takes place at a stunning location, filled with charm and elegance that […]

Julien Epaillard Gallops for the Gold in the Gemeente ‘s-Hertogenbosch Prize CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch – The Netherlands – March 10, 2023 – Frenchman Julien Epaillard (FRA), the number 3 rider in the world ranking, is undoubtedly the rider with the highest number of victories in the past year. But he is piling up the victories in 2023 as well. In the […]

One-two for France! Nina Mallevaey Turns on the Nitro to Win $50,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 11, 2023 – Daytime competition in the International Ring on Saturday stoked the fires of excitement for ‘Saturday Night Lights’ as France delivered a one-two punch in the $50,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 2*. Twenty-three-year-old Nina Mallevaey (FRA) cruised right to […]

Simon Delestre Dares to Go Faster than the Rest in €52,600 Speed Challenge CSI 5* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – February 24, 2023 – The 2023 edition of the Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab CSI 5* concluded last Saturday with three FEI-classes. Right after the Grand Prix CSI 2* and serving as the prelude to the €410,000 Commercial Bank Grand Prix CSI 5*, presesnted by […]

Victor Bettendorf & Mr. Tac Waste No Time to Win the $1,450,000 Gothenburg Trophy CSI 5*-W

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 25, 2023 – The Gothenburg Trophy is the classically desirable title that many riders over the years have sought during the Gothenburg Horse Show. Many have tried to take home the trophy in Scandinavium – the list of riders who have succeeded has had […]

Marc Dilasser Dashes for Victory in $2,700,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ – Gothenburg CSI 5*-W

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 26, 2023 – It was a pivotal moment in the career of 44-year-old Frenchman Marc Dilasser (FRA) today when winning the last qualifier of the 2022/2023 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Western European League in Gothenburg, Sweden. Partnering the 13-year-old gelding Arioto du Gevres […]

Fantastic French! Julien Anquetin Leads All-French Podium at the Gothenburg Horse Show CSI 5*

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 24, 2023 –  Fantastic French! Three Frenchmen claimed the top three positions in Friday’s $620,000 ATG Prize CSI 5* at the Gothenburg Horse Show CSI 5* . Julien Anquetin (FRA) led “Les Bleus”, teaming up with Blood Diamond du Pont for the win in […]

France Flies to First as Simon Delestre Dashes Away with Victory at the CHI Al Shaqab 5*

Doha, Qatar – February 24, 2023 – The second day of showjumping action at the 2023 CHI Al Shaqab 5* came to an end with France flying towards first place. In the Jumping €26,200 Speed Challenge CSI 5* Table C class, over a course of fences set at […]

Nicolas Delmotte & Citadin du Chatellier Unstoppable at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – February 17, 2023 – Nicolas Delmotte (FRA) was back in the winner’s circle on Friday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*. The Frenchman teamed up with the 2013 chestnut Selle Français gelding ( L’Arc de Triomphe x Diamant de Semilly) to claim top […]

Nicolas Delmotte & Citadin du Chatellier Double Up to Win Grand Prix CSI 3* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain February – 19, 2023 – The second week of 2023 Spring MET II concluded on Sunday with the €52,600 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A – Grand Prix CSI 3* – 1.50m, and just like last week it was Nicolas Delmotte (FRA) and his 11-year-old […]

Grégory Cottard & Bibici at their Best to Win the €26,575 Artebeau Projectontwikkeling Prize CSI 4*

Opglabbeek, Belgium – February 16, 2023 – Whenever Grégory Cottard (FRA) and Bibici enter the ring great things are expected from one of France’s most important combinations and once again the dynamic duo did not disappoint on Thursday at The Zangersheide International CSI 4*. Having represented France multiple […]

Edward Levy Accelerates to Victory at the CES Valencia Tour CSI 2*

Valencia, Spain – February 10, 2023 – Edward Levy (FRA) and Uno de Cerisy accelerated to victory last Friday during the second week week of the Spring Tour CES Valencia Tour CSI 2*. The Frenchman turned on the afterburner on the 2008 bay Selle Français gelding (Open Up […]

Nicolas Delmotte & Citadin du Chatellier Supreme in €30,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – February 12, 2023 – The first week of Spring MET II 2023 concluded with a French victory in the €30,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* 1.45m, presented by Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau GmbH. A total of fourteen horse-and-rider-combinations from the 47 pairs at start cleared the […]

Thibault Lacrevaz Stuns Favorites to Win Big at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – February 10, 2023 – No familiar names this time! Thibault Lacrevaz (FRA) and Drievandekamp D Pages stunned several renowned riders and horses of the noble sport in Europe on Friday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*. The Frenchman teamed up with the […]

A Sweet Victory for Pénélope Leprevost & Candy d’Elle in €27,000 Accumulator Challenge CSI 5*-W

Bordeaux, France – February 05, 2023 – Showjumping got off to a great start on Super Sunday at the 2023 edition of the Jumping International de Bordeaux CSI 5*-W and it was a crowd favorite and national equestrian hero who delighted French spectators with the win. Pénélope Leprevost […]

Julien Epaillard Jumps to the Top of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Western European League Standings

Bordeaux, France – February 02, 2023 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) has jumped to the top of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Western European League Standings wiht just two qualifiers left to take place in the 2022-2023 season before the Finals in April at Omaha, Nebraska, USA. Epaillard […]

Jumping International de Bordeaux: Showjumping Starts Tomorrow!

Bordeaux, France – February 02, 2023 – After 24 months outside of time – the sanitary parenthesis – the impressive trucks of the greatest equestrian champions have found their way back to the Bordeaux Exhibition Centre and have started since Wednesday morning to fill the huge facilities. The […]

World Top 10 Riders Stay Faithful to Bordeaux

Bordeaux, France – January 19, 2023 – For 50 years, the best riders in the world have rarely missed this show, starting with the world’s number one riders of each era. And this 50th anniversary edition will not be any different. The line-up promises to be fabulous and […]

Pénélope Leprévost & Texas Power to the Top in the $60,000 Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 12, 2023 – Pénélope Leprevost (FRA) and Texas powered to the top of the podium in the $60,000 Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois CSI 5*-W on Thursday during the opening day of the 2023 Longines CHI Classics – Basel CSI 5*-W. The 2022 French […]

Victor Bettendorf & Astuce de La Roque “Race Winners” at the Longines CHI Classics Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 12, 2023 – Victor Bettendorf (LUX) was the best rider on the opening day of the Longines CHI Classics Basel CSI 5*-W. After having already finished third in the Gönnerclub Pferdesport Basel CSI 5*-W with Simolo de La Roque Z, he guide Astuce de […]

Dutch Powered Delestre Drives Away Victoriously in €50,000 BMW Masters CSI 5*-W at Mechelen

Mechelen, Belgium – December 27, 2022 – They say showjumping is a sport of combinations and it sometimes provides us with remarkable results. Simon Delestre (FRA) drove away victoriously at the 2022 Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W & CSI 2* on Tuesday. The Frenchman, powered by Dutch horsepower provided […]

Longines Global Champions Tour Heads to the French Riviera in 2023 – The Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show

Ramatuelle, St. Tropez, France – December 26, 2022 – Hosted in the glamorous French Riviera town, the fifth leg of the 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour arrives in Ramatuelle / Saint Tropez at the Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show. Tickets are now on sale for the first Riviera […]

Kevin Staut Earns Award as the Most Successful Nations Cup Rider in 2022

Geneva, Switzerland – December 22, 2022 – The Nations Cup year 2022 was closed in Vilamoura (POR). 765 clear rounds were shown at 33 different tournaments around the globe. In the exclusive ranking of the Swiss equestrian magazine PferdeWoche, the French rider Kevin Staut (FRA) is the Mr. […]

Julien Epaillard Charges to Win the €25,500 Mistletoe Speed Stakes CSI 5*-W at London

London, England  – December 19, 2022 – The final day of The London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W featured some of the world’s best equestrian athletes. The highlight of the Afternoon Performance came from the €25,500 Mistletoe Stakes CSI 5*-W. With 24 of the world’s best horse and […]

Simon Delestre & Iniesta are the Stars in Prix Swiss Wine Genève CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 08, 2022 – Thursday afternoon at the 2022 CHI of Geneva began with French rider Simon Delestre (FRA) partnering Iniesta V to victory in the Prix Swiss Wine Genève CSI 5*, a Table A against-the-clock event in two sections.  Delestre and the 2013 bay Dutch Warmblood / Royal […]

François-Xavier Boudant is the Best in the €25,500 Hubside Store Grand Prix CSI 2*

Valence, France – December 04, 2022 – At the end of a nine-pair jump-off, the Frenchman François-Xavier Boudant won the reins of his eight-year-old mare, Eloge de La Tour (Balou du Rouet x Shogoun II). Signing a perfect jump-off in 39.73, he beat two others French riders, Nicolas […]

Olivier Perreau Prevails in €100,000 Hubside Store Grand Prix CSI 3*

Valence, France – December 04, 2022 – This Sunday, December 4th marked the last day of competition for the 2022 Hubside Jumping and with it the coronation of the last champions of this vintage. In the riding school of the Haras des Grillons, in Ratières, where the atmosphere […]