Category: Jumper News France

Hubside Jumping Kicks Off Star-Studded Season this Week at Grimaud – Gulf of Saint Tropez

Saint-Tropez, France – April 23, 2021 – Save the date! On 29 April, the best horse and rider combinations on the planet will perform once again in the Haras des Grillons’ huge ring, for the launch of the third season of the Hubside Jumping Grimaud-Gulf of Saint-Tropez. The […]

Yes, the Masters of Chantilly Will Be Taking Place!

Chantilly, France – April 21, 2021 – “Whatever it takes” (and the EEM teams have not spared any effort or energy), the Masters of Chantilly will take place! There is no doubt about that. With an audience, whether masked or not, vaccinated or not, and a gauge that […]

Countdown to The Masters of Chantilly: Less than 100 Days until a Super Spectacle!

Chantilly, France – March 30, 2021 –  New prestigious start for EEM: a Masters of Chantilly with Rolex as a partner, set in a unique world setting, located between the Château des Princes de Condé and the Great Stables, built 300 years ago by the seventh prince de […]

Longines Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5* Postponed

La Baule, France – March 29, 2021 – Traditionally held in mid-May and initially scheduled for May 13-16, 2021, the Longines Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5* has been forced to be postponed due to the unstable health context. Exceptionally this year, the legendary Baulois competition will […]

Eric Navet & Cadillac Jack Soar to Win $36,600 Desert Flight Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Thermal, California – February 26, 2021 – The Grand Prix Stadium continued with international show jumping competition Friday morning with the $36,600 Desert Flight Speed Challenge CSI 3*. Thirty-three horse and rider pairings challenged the twelve obstacle course designed by Bernardo Cabral (POR), who had riders putting the […]

Nicolas Delmotte & Urvoso du Roch Dominate €51,650 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Oliva Nova

Valencia, Spain – February 28, 2021 – The third and last week of 2021 Spring MET II in Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded with the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 3*. Run under a strict Covid-19 policy and with no audience present, a mix of […]

Julien Epaillard & Safari d’Auge Speed to Another Victory at the Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab 5*

Doha, Qatar – February 27, 2021 – Besides the €410,000 Commercial Bank Grand Prix CSI 5*, presented by Longines, the final day of the 2021 Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab 5* also featured another five-star class. After winning the €25,400 Two-Phase Special Class CSI 5* on the first […]

Kevin Staut & Tolede de Mescam Harcour Soar to Win €148,300 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – February 26, 2021 – The second day of Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab, presented by Longines, provided exhilarating equestrian action, as a star-studded contingent of riders and horses competed at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. The eighth edition of the premier international event organized […]

Nicolas Delmotte & Citadin du Chatellier Turn on the Nitro to Win Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 25, 2021 – Nicolas Delmotte (FRA) and Citadin du Chatellier turned on the nitro to win the Speed Challenge CSI 3* on Thursday during the third week of Spring MET II at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. Riding the 2012 Selle Français bay gelding […]

Olivier Perreau & Venizia D’Aiguilly are Victorious at the Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 19, 2021 – Today was an intense day of competition here at the Dehesa Montenmedio installations.  There were classes at all the levels and 6 arenas were at full swing all day.  With Sunday’s Equine America Grand Prix looming on the […]

Morgan Bordat & Uma are the Masters of the Day at the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour CSI 3*

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 19, 2021 – The French flag was raised high above the rest on Friday during the fourth week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Morgan Bordat (FRA) and Uma were at their very best to win the feature […]

Harold Boisset & T’Obetty du Domaine Fly the Highest at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 18, 2021 – The seesaw battle Harold Boisset (FRA) made his presence known once again  at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour, claiming top honors aboard T’Obetty du Domaine in the €25,800 Speed Challenge CSI 3*, one of the qualifiers for the Grand Prix during the second […]

Guillaume Batillat & Baby Love are the Best in €25,500 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Valencia

Valencia, Spain – February 14, 2021 – Guillaume Batillat (FRA) and Baby Love galloped towards victory in the €25,500 Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday during the third week of the CES Valencia Spring Tour. Sixty two combinations entered the ring to compete in the 1.45m jump-off class […]

Julien “Flying Frenchman” Epaillard Flies to First in Grand Prix CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 14, 2021 – It was a French affair in Sunday’s €30,450 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 2* at the Spring MET in Oliva Nova, Spain, as Julien Epaillard (FRA) again proved to be unstoppable – even for his notoriously fast […]

Julien Epaillard & Kosmo van Hof Ter Boone Cruise to Victory at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 11, 2021 – A familiar “Flying Frenchman” was back on top of the podium on Thursday during the first week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour’s Spring MET II. Perhaps the winningest rider at the venue the past two years, Julien Epaillard (FRA) rode […]

Thibault Lacrevaz & Calinka de Boyer Top €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2* at Valencia

Valencia, Spain – February 04, 2021 – The French flag stood high above the rest on Friday during the second week of the spring edition of the CES Valencia Tour. Thibault Lacrevaz (FRA) and Calinka de Boyer overcame the favorites in the  €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2*. The […]

Julien Epaillard & Queeletta are the Quickest to Win €51,950 CHG Grand Prix CSI 3* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 31, 2021 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Queeletta (Quality 9 x Landor S) concluded the third week of competition at the Spring MET 2021 with a victory in the CSI3* 1.50m Grand Prix presented by CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A. Run under strict […]

Alexandra Paillot Announces the Retirement of Polias de Blondel

Paris, France – January 28, 2021 – Alexandra Paillot (FRA) has announced the retirement of her top horse Polias de Blondel. Originally, the gelding had been ridden by Ronan Lerat (FRA) who competed him at the 1,2 and three-star level before the Selle Français joined Alexandra in 2014. […]

Julien Epaillard Wins the “Battle of Speed” at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 21, 2021 – The main ring at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour was once again battle of speed specialists on Thursday during the second week of Spring MET I. As many times before, Julien Epaillard (FRA) and David Will (GER) were the main characters […]

Julien Epaillard & Usual Suspect d’Auge Jump to First in €30,600 CHG Grand Prix CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 17, 2021 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Usual Suspect d’Auge triumphed in the €30,600 Grand Prix CSI 2* for the CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A Trophy on Sunday to conclude the first week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Spring Series. Once again, the speedy Frenchman was supreme aboard the 12-year-old Selle […]

FFE Announces French Longlist for Tokyo Olympic Games

Paris, France – January 07, 2021 – The French Equestrian Federation (FFE) has issued a statement announcing the long-list of showjumping team members for the upcoming Olympic Games this year. The list is used for the pre-selection of the French team for Tokyo and can evolve to include […]

Jumping Longines Crans-Montana Comes to an End!

Crans-Montana, Switzerland – December 8, 2020 – The Jumping Longines Crans-Montana (JLCM) will no longer take place in the future. Indeed, its organizers were unable to renew their agreement with the Association of the Communes of Crans-Montana (ACCM), which brings together the three High-Plateau municipalities, namely Crans-Montana, Lens […]

2021 Edition of Saut Hermès Cancelled – Event to Take Place in 2022

Paris, France – November 24, 2020 – Hermès, who has organised the Saut Hermès at the Grand Palais since 2010, has decided to postpone the next edition due to the uncertainty related to the spread of Covid-19 and the health imperatives in this situation. The Saut Hermès, an […]

Mathieu Billot & Ilena S Soar to Second Victory at the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 18, 2020 – Mathieu Billot (FRA) and Ilena S were the winners of the €25,800 Jump-off Challenge CSIO 3* yesterday during the seventh week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. After winning the €15,140 Small Grand Prix CSI 4* last week, the Frenchman and the 2008 bay Belgian Warmblood gelding (Verdi […]

Harold Boisset & Divine de La Roque Victorious Again at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 14, 2020 – The “Three Musketeers of Speed” once again stole the spotlight at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour during the third week of the Autumn Tour II there. It was another epic battle, this time in the €25,700 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf […]

Mathieu Billot & Ilena S Master the Course to Win Small Grand Prix CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 13, 2020 – Mathieu Billot (FRA) and Ilena S were the winners of the €15,140 Small Grand Prix CSI 4* yesterday during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Since the feature jump-off class had 152 entries, […]

Harold Boisset & T’Obetty du Domaine Strike Again at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 06, 2020 – Harold Boisset (FRA) and T’Obetty du Domaine have had major victories at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in the past and it was no different on Saturday, claiming top honors in the €26,100 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2*, presented by CHG –  Construcciones […]

Harold Boisset Plays the Winning Role in Another Battle Among Rivals at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 06, 2020 – Another chapter of the book “Great Rivalries of Showjumping” was written on Friday during the second week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Autumn Tour. The main class on Friday was the €26,600 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2*, for the Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau […]

2021 Edition of Jumping International de Bordeaux Cancelled

Bordeaux, France – November 03, 2020 – Given the latest government announcements, it is with great regret that Congrès et Expositions de Bordeaux announces the cancellation of the physical edition of Jumping International de Bordeaux for 2021, and also le Salon du Cheval de Bordeaux, which were due […]

2020 Edition of the CHI of Geneva Cancelled

Geneva, Switzerland – November 03, 2020 – Over the last few days, the Federal Council and the Canton of Geneva have presented new health measures aimed at controlling the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic. Following on from these announcements, the CHI Geneva organising committee decided to cancel the […]