Category: Jumper News France

France Flies to First in the €700,000 Longines League of Nations™ Abu Dhabi CSIO 5*

Team France have set the tone for the third season of the Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ with a sensational win in Abu Dhabi (UAE), where the formidable four-athlete squad delivered a convincing victory. The French held their nerve to claim the season-opening title and lay down an early […]

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

Doha, Qatar – February 11, 2026 – It’s showtime for showjumping and H.H. The Amir’s Sword 2026 this week at the stunning Al Shaqab. Offering one of the biggest purses of the year, the feature attraction has already begun but there’s much more, building the climax for the […]

Julien Épaillard & Donatello d’Auge Dazzle in the €106,000 FFE Generali Prize CSI 5*-W

Bordeaux, France – February 06, 2026 – A very busy Friday at the 2026 Jumping International de Bordeaux kept equestrian fans on the edge of their seat. In show jumping, the main class of the day was the €106,000 FFE Generali Prize CSI 5*-W, a qualifying round for […]

Riders & Horses for the Jumping International de Bordeaux CSI 5*-W

Bordeaux, France – February 04, 2026 – It’s almost showtime for showjumping at the 2026 Jumping International de Bordeaux CSI 5*-W this week in France. As one of the most traditional nations of the noble sport, French pride is on the line as Les Bleus are led by […]

Roger-Yves Bost & Ballerine du Vilpion Victorious in the €405,000 Longines Grand Prix of Hong Kong CSI 5*

Hong Kong, China – February 01, 2026 – France on Top! Roger-Yves Bost (FRA) and Ballerine du Vilpion raced to victory in the grand finale of the 2026 Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show CSI 5* at the Asia-World Expo. The main challenge of the week featured a15-effort […]

Kevin & Kannonqulan Knock Out the Competition! Staut Storms to First in the Longines Stakes CSI 5*

Hong Kong, China – January 31, 2026 – What do you get when you team up a quick rider and a fast horse? A win! Kevin Staut (FRA) and Kannonqulan were quick and nimble across the course to claim the €56,800 Longines Stakes CSI 5* on Saturday during […]

Jumping International de Bordeaux Unveils its Line-Up

Bordeaux, France – January 29, 2024 – National coach Édouard Coupérie (FRA) promised a strong French team, and he delivered with an impressive selection of ten riders. These include the defending Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ champion, three Olympic champions – including two former individual European champions and […]

Déjà Vu for Donatello D’Auge & Julien Epaillard in the World Cup of Amsterdam

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 25, 2026 –Two years after taking the crown in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ of Amsterdam, Julien Epaillard (FRA) and his homebred 13-year-old gelding, Donatello d’Auge, repeated that feat once again in front of an elated sell-out crowd. The knowledgeable Dutch spectators […]

Inès Joly Jumps to Victory in the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Speed Derby CSI 4*-W

Doha, Qatar – January 24, 2026 – The penultimate day of the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 4* concluded in spectacular fashion, as the €40,000 Al Shira’aa Hickstead Speed Derby CSI 4*-W delivered a thrilling, crowd-pleasing close to Saturday’s competition, bringing high-speed drama under the spotlights. Inspired […]

Victor’s Victorious! Bettendorf Bests the Competition at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 22, 2026 – Known as one of the fastest riders in the world, Victor Bettendorf (LUX) lived up to his reputation on Friday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour (MET), teaming up with Encore Toi du Linon for victory in the €30,100 Grand Prix […]

Dynamic Duo Win in Amsterdam! Kevin Staut: “Hermes de Vesquerie Is Made for the Highest Level”

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 23, 2026 – The €28,200 Stal Van der Haar Prize CSI 5*-W went to Kevin Staut (FRA) Friday night at the 2026 Jumping Amsterdam. The former world number one rode his relatively inexperienced horse Hermes de Vesquerie (by Vigo d’Arsouilles) to a clear […]

Mégane Moissonnier Flies the Highest in the Six-Bar Challenge CSI 5* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – January 09, 2026 – Tour 2 of the 2026 H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix CSI 5* & CSI 3* continued in the Longines Arena of Friday at Al Shaqab, delivering a packed programme across as part of the 2026 Doha Equestrian Tour (DET) season. Mégane […]

Destined to Win! Nina Mallevaey Makes a Grand Debut in 2026, Topping the $32,000 Adequan WEF Challenge Cup CSI 3*

Wellington, United States – January 08, 2026 – It has been a big week for French national champion Nina Mallevaey (FRA). In the first release of the FEI rider rankings for 2026, she made her debut in the world’s top 10 at no. 8 before winning the $32,000 Adequan® […]

Victor Bettendorf Gets off to the Perfect Start at the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 18, 2025 – Victor Bettendorf (LUX) got off to the perfect start on Thursday on opening day of the 2025 London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W, teaming up with Encore Toi du Linon for victory in the €36,000 Champagne Taittinger Speed Stakes CSI 5*. […]

FEI Announces Changes in Jumping Rules & Regulations for 2026

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 19, 2025 – The FEI Rules and Regulations for 2026, approved by the FEI General Assembly on 7 November, have been published and are available on Inside.fei.org. In 2025, the FEI Jumping Rules underwent a Full Revision and approved by the FEI General Assembly coming […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the €535,000 24th Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final Today

Geneva, Switzerland – December 12, 2025 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2025 edition of the CHI Geneva 5* this Friday with the running of the 24th Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final. Ten Titans of the sport are set to battle in pursuit of gold, the lion’s […]

Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final: Battle of Titans at the CHI Geneva this Friday!

Geneva, Switzerland – December 11, 2025 – The countdown is almost over. The 2025 Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final is set to take place tomorrow: as always on Friday evening (12 December, at 9 p.m.) at the CHI in Geneva, and as always with sold-out stands. Excitement is […]

Julien Epaillard Charges to Win the Grupo Eulen Trophy at Casas Novas

Casas Novas, Spain – December 06, 2025 – The crowd filled the stands of Casas Novas this Saturday afternoon during another exciting day of the CSI 5*-W. Before the Grand Prix, the crowd at Casas Novas enjoyed the first CSI 5*-W class of Saturday, the Grupo Eulen Trophy, […]

Inside the Rolex Grand Slam: Questions & Answers with Nina Mallevaey

You’ve enjoyed a fantastic 2025 season with several standout performances – what moments or results are you most proud of, and what do you think has been the key to your strong form this year? NM: I think 2025 has been the best year of my career. The moment […]

Mallevaey Masters the $117,000 Holiday & Horses BrainJava Qualifier CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – November 28, 2025 – Thanksgiving week wasted no time building momentum as 98 horses jogged for FEI inspection ahead of the start of the ESP Holiday & Horses CSI 4* competition. With the lineup set and anticipation high, the stage is set for a […]

Julien Épaillard Can’t Be Caught at Rouen

Rouen, France – November 20, 2025 – When it comes to speed, Julien Épaillard‘s (FRA) name echoes amongst the favorites to win any class that’s against the clock. On Thursday, the Frenchman lived up to expectations, teaming up with Easy Up de Grandy for victory in the €35,130 […]

Annelies Vorsselmans to Ride for the Monaco Comets at the GC Prague Playoffs

Prague, Czech Republic – November 18, 2025 – The Iron Dames announce that Annelies Vorsselmans (BEL) will represent the Monaco Comets powered by Iron Dames at the upcoming GC Prague Playoffs, stepping in for Ioli Mytilineou (GRE), who is unable to compete due to medical reasons. Throughout the […]

Ladies Rule in Wellington! Kristen Vanderveen Leads All-Female Podium in the $62,500 Arthramid CSI 3*

Wellington, United States – November 14, 2025 – Following a strong start to the week, Friday’s competition at ESP Pre-Charity delivered another full day of top sport in both the hunter rings and the international arena. Fifty-seven horse-and-rider pairs stepped into the International Arena for the $62,500 Arthramid Grand […]

Julien Épaillard Saves the Best for Last in the €105,500 Stuttgart German Master, presented by DVAG

Stuttgart, Germany – November 14, 2025 – The last to go comes first – in full-throttle jump-off involving the six riders that went clear in the first round, Julien Epaillard (FRA) was victorious in front of 8,000 thrilled spectators in the Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle on Friday evening. Riding the Selle-Francais […]

Nina Mallevaey Makes it a Special Win in the $45,000 Brickenden Trophy CSI 5*-W

Toronto, Ontario – November 13, 2025 – Nina Mallevaey (FRA), the reigning French national champion, won the $45,000 Brickenden Trophy CSI5*-W, which served as a prelude to the Mad Barn Big Ben Challenge on Thursday afternoon. She piloted Destine to Be, also owned by the Rein Family, to the […]

A Home Win by Olivier Perreau in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ of Lyon

Lyon, France – November 02, 2025 – The Longines FEI World Cupâ„¢ Jumping Grand Prix – the flagship event of the Longines Equita Lyon, Concours Hippique International – kept the 7,000 spectators in the grandstand around International Arena on the edge of their seats. The audience in Lyon […]

Roger-Yves Bost Blazes Past the Competition in the Départment du Rhone Prize CSI 5*-W

Lyon, France – November 01, 2025 – Building the climax to the Equita Masters presented by Hermès Sellier Saturday evening, the Départment du Rhone Prize CSI 5*-W took place earlier. This 1.50m class against the clock took place in the end of the morning and was won by […]

Dylan Ringot Races to Victory in the Range Rover Grand Prix CSI 2*

Lyon, France – November 01, 2025 – As a prelude to the Equita Masters presented by Hermès Sellier Saturday evening fifty couples started the €30,300 Range Rover Grand Prix CSI 2* at 1.45m on Saturday afternoon. At the end of the first leg, just eight riders had managed […]

Marie Demonte Has More than One Reason to Celebrate Winning the Celeste Trophy CSI 4*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – October 30, 2025 – It is the last week of the fifth Andalucía October Tour and  this 4* event began with a French win in the Celeste Trophy CSI 4* – 1.50m from Marie Demonte (FRA) with Give Me One Reason DK […]

François-Xavier Boudant Snatches Victory in the Cheval TV Grand Prix

Lyon, France – October 30, 2025 – In the show jumping, the flagship class of the Grand National FFE AC Print competition, the €24,000 Pro Elite Cheval TV Grand Prix (at 1.50m) saw François-Xavier Boudant finish first with Quercus van den Oude Eik. The combination completed the fastest double […]