Category: Jumper News France

2025 Longines EEF Series Kicks off this Week with Updated Calendar

The Longines EEF Series has officially launched its 2025 season video, building anticipation for Europe’s premier equestrian Nations Cup series. The newly released video showcases the excellence in motion that defines this prestigious competition, featuring Europe’s finest riders and horses in action. The launch video highlights the heart-pounding competition, extraordinary […]

Cayman Jolly Jumper’s Pedigree Story by Adriana van Tilburg

Cayman Jolly Jumper (Hickstead – Riva de Pleville x Quaprice Bois Margot, breeder : Nathalie Chevalier), a 13-year-old Selle Français bred gelding known for his sharp reflexes and fiery character, claimed an incredible victory in the Rolex Grand Prix at Dutch Masters – one of the four Majors […]

Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5*: Less than Two Months to Go!

La Baule, France – April 10, 2025 – From 5th to 8th June 2025, the François André stadium will be welcoming the best riders and horses in the world for the Jumping International de La Baule – Officiel de France. Over four days, this major equestrian sports event, […]

Mathieu Lambert & Easy Cash du Sey Supreme in the Aloga Auction Small Grand Prix CSI 3*

Compiègne, France – April 05, 2025 – This Saturday, under a big blue sky and in front of packed stands, Mathieu Lambert (FRA) offered a real sporting fireworks display in the €15,000 Aloga Auction Small Grand Prix CSI 3*, the second highlight of the 2025 Compiègne Classic. Riding […]

Delestre’s Winning Streak Continues with a Masterclass at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico City CSI 5*

Mexico City, Mexico – March 27, 2025 – The Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico City CSI 5* & CSI 2* kicked off in electrifying fashion, with an ecstatic crowd witnessing a thrilling showcase of world-class show jumping. In a remarkable feat, Simon Delestre (FRA) once again proved […]

Emeric George & Dune du Ru Race to First in the €105,675 Diputación de Cádiz Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – March 23, 2025 – French rider, Emeric George (FRA) and the 12-year-old mare, Dune du Ru were the winners of the much anticipated €105,675 Diputación de Cádiz Grand Prix CSI 4*, which is always the highlight of the XXXI Andalucía Sunshine Tour, […]

Riders & Horses for the Saut Hermès CSI 5* at the Grand Palais

Paris, France – March 21, 2025 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2025 edition of the Saut Hermès CSI 5*! This year’s edition marks the grand return of the event to one of the most iconic stages of the noble sport, the stunning Grand Palais. National pride […]

A First for France! Simon Delestre & Cayman Jolly Jumper Claim the €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of ‘s-Hertogenbosch CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 16, 2025 – The Dutch Masters – the highly anticipated first Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of the calendar year – came to a thrilling conclusion this afternoon with the highlight class, the €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of ‘s-Hertogenbosch CSI 5*, […]

François LaMontagne & Lacros VDL Light Up for Victory in the $24,500 HorseFlight Jumper Classic

Ocala, Florida, United States – March 02, 2025 – The 2025 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit continued its streak of electrifying competition concludingin thrilling fashion with Sunday’s $24,500 HorseFlight Jumper Classic. François Lamontagne (CAN) and Lacros VDL, Groupe Zacar, Inc.’s nine-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Kannan x Indorado), clinched victory […]

Delestre Dashes to Victory Again! Simon Supreme in Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – February 27, 2025 – France got off to a flying start last Thursday at the 2025 Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha CSI 5* & CSI 3* as Simon Delestre (FRA) and Moeboetoe vd Roshoeve raced past the competition to the top of the podium […]

Back-to-Back Global Champions League of Doha Wins for Cannes Stars in Thrilling Season Opener

Doha, Qatar – February 27, 2025 – The 2025 Global Champions League season kicked off in spectacular fashion at Al Shaqab’s Longines Arena, with reigning champions Cannes Stars, powered by Iron Dames delivering a flawless performance to claim victory once again. Against a fiercely competitive field of 17 […]

The Ultimate Showdown: 2025 Longines Global Champions Tour Calendar Unveiled!

An Electrifying New Season Begins! Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – February 26, 2025 – The official 2025 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL) team series calendar is announced. Buckle up for another epic season of world-class show jumping, where the stakes are higher, the competition fiercer, […]

Alix Ragot Races to Victory in the Small Grand Prix CSI 4* at Vejer de la Frontera

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – February 22, 2025 – It was a busy Saturday at the 2025 Andalucía Sunshine Tour. The highlight class of the day was the €28,800 Small Grand Prix CSI 4*, which was really competitive. In the end 16 horses advanced to to the […]

Kevin Staut & New Libero One d’Asschaut Turn on the Nitro in the Agria Prize CSI 5*-W at Gothenburg

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 20, 2025 – The 2025 Gothenburg Horse Show CSI 5*-W began on Thursday at Scandinavium Arena. Getting things started and warming up for a stellar event, the Agria Prize CSI 5*-W was won by former world number one Kevin Staut (FRA). Saving the best […]

Delestre Dazzles! Dexter Fontenis Z Dashes for the Cash with Simon in the €107,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – February 20, 2025 – Simon Delestre (FRA) soared to victory on opening day of the 2025 CHI Al Shaqab, teaming up with Dexter Fontenis Z in the €107,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5*. Fifty-five combinations took part in the 1.50m speed challenge but it was […]

Roger-Yves Bost Blazes Past the Competition at the Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show CSI 5*

Hong Kong, China – February 14, 2025 – The inaugural Longines International Horse Show CSI 5* got underway last Friday at Asia-World Expo and it was France who got off to a flying start. Serving as the ambassadors of the French tradition in the noble sport, Roger-Yves Bost […]

Nina Mallevaey & My Clementine Team Up for More Magical Moments & Third Win in the $62,500 Speed Challenge CSI 5*-W

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 15, 2025 – In an astonishing performance, 25-year-old Nina Mallevaey (FRA) and My Clementine, owned by Rein Family and Tara Dow-Rein, won their third class of the week, this time taking the win in the $62,500 1.50m Speed CSI5*-W. They raced through the […]

New York Empire Returns to the Global Champions League: Bigger, Bolder & Stronger in 2025!

New York, United States – February 15, 2025 – New York Empire is back, and they are bringing a powerhouse squad to the 2025 GCL. Under the leadership of team owner Georgina Bloomberg, a visionary in modern show jumping, this elite team of world-class riders is primed to […]

My Clementine Gives Nina Mallevaey the Perfect Valentine’s Gift: Victory in the $62,500 Winning Round CSI 5*-W

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 14, 2025 – Five-star week continued during the Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) on Friday, February 14, 2025. International riders returned to the ring to contest the $62,500 Winning Round CSI5*-W – 1.50m, but it was […]

Doha Falcons Take Flight Once Again: 2025 Global Champions League Squad Locked & Loaded!

Doha, Qatar – February 13, 2025 – Brace yourselves—the Doha Falcons are back! With a roster of elite experience, this formidable squad is ready to soar in their 9th GCL season. Returning to the GCL battlefield with unfinished business, the Doha Falcons narrowly missed out on a championship podium last year so have entered 2025 with a super squad for […]

Nina Mallevaey Goes All Out to Score Victory in the $32,000 Two-Phase Special

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 12, 2025 – Competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) for the first five-star event of the 2025 season began on Wednesday, February 12, during the Winter Spectacular Show Series. The week culminates with the $300,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ […]

Paris Panters: Potential of Higher Flights in the 2025 Global Champions League

Paris, France – February 12, 2025 – Fast, fearless, and ready to pounce. The Paris Panthers are entering 2025 with a revamped squad and a hunger to shake up the leaderboard. This dynamic new lineup features Luiz Felipe Cortizo Gonçalves de Azevedo Filho (BRA), Luiz Felipe Neto De Azevedo (BRA), Alexa Ferrer (FRA), Guido Grimaldi (ITA), […]

A First for Hurel! Cédric & Fantasio Floreval Z Fly the Highest in the €110,000 Audi Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

Bordeaux, France – February 09, 2025 – In the end, it was the 178th rider of the world ranking who took France’s most beautiful victory at this year’s Jumping International de Bordeaux: a triumph in the AUDI Grand Prix, that saw some of the world’s best riders’ hopes crushed […]

Beatiful Day for the French with a Trifecta! Julien Épaillard Sets the Pace!

Bordeaux, France – February 07, 2025 – He left the 2024 edition of the Jumping International de Bordeaux with a victory in the Audi Grand Prix and has now opened the 2025 edition with another victory, again with the same Donatello d’Auge. Julien Épaillard (FRA), from Normandy, has […]

Monaco Comets Powered by Iron Dames: A New Era for the Monaco Comets All-Female Team Begins!

Monaco, Monte Carlo – February 07, 2025 – The sky just got brighter as the Monaco Comets powered by Iron Dames prepare for their debut GCL season. Following the resounding success of the Cannes Stars, the Iron Dames are doubling down on their mission to champion women in equestrian sport by launching a […]

Sophie Hinners Answers it All: The First Lady of Bordeaux?

Bordeaux, France – February 06, 2025 – Throughout its history, the World Cup Grand Prix of Bordeaux has always eluded women. We all remember a time when Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum came very close, but this Bordeaux class is one of the very last on the international circuit that still […]

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

Bordeaux, France – February 05, 2025 – The countdown is over! France’s most traditional indoor event begins tomorrow with a star-studded list of riders, major competitions and several other equestrian attractions. Amongst the contestants, the likes of Steve Guerdat (SUI), Marcus Ehning (GER), Peder Fredricson (SWE), Harrie Smolders […]

Jumping Bordeaux: Olympic Medallists & Champions, High Stakes & More!

Bordeaux, France – February 04, 2025 – The 2025 edition of the Jumping International de Bordeaux promises to be another great sporting event, with a magical line-up of Olympic medallists and other champions! Heading the line-up will be world number two Steve Guerdat, Olympic runner-up in Versailles and two-time winner […]

Victor Bettendorf & Qwando van de Rispen Race to First in the €106,000 Grand Prix of Valencia CSI 4*

Valencia, Spain – February 02, 2025 – The second week of the Moura Tours in Valencia came to an end on Sunday with the running of the €106,000 Grand Prix of Valencia CSI 4*, the main competition there. In the end, a familiar face to the winner’s circle […]

France Focused for the 2025 Longines League of Nationsâ„¢

Paris, France – February 02, 2025 – As the equestrian world gears up for another thrilling season, France enters the Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ 2025 in second place with an impressive 13,503 points. Known for their rich equestrian history, the French nation combines their legacy with an exciting […]