Category: Jumper News France

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 […]

Pénélope Leprévost “Puts the Dagger with Djagger” in the Battle of the Rent a Car Dénia Tropy CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 31, 2025 – Pénélope Leprévost (FRA) powered past the competition on Friday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour (MET). Riding her faithful partner, Djagger Semilly, she put the dagger on the competition to win the battle for first place in the €28,700 Rent a […]

Antoine Ermann Excels at the Doha International Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Doha, Qatar – January 24, 2025 – The gripping action of the third week of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour continued on Friday at the Longines outdoor and indoor arenas of Al Shaqab (Member, Qatar Foundation) – with 6 different rounds for the CSI1*, three-star, and five-star categories in addition to […]

Jumping de Bordeaux: More than just Legendary Showumping! An Event Celebrating the Love of Horses!

Bordeaux, France – January 29, 2025 – The Olympic flame went out in Paris, but in Bordeaux, the love of equestrian sport burns on forever. The podium at the FEI Longines 2024 World Cup Grand Prix in Bordeaux was taken by two future medallists from Versailles, Steve Guerdat (individual silver) and […]

Olivier Robert & Iglesias D.V. Impress the Most in the Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 26, 2025 – Sunday’s €57,150 Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort, concluded the second week of competition at Spring MET I 2025 at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Spain.  Thirteen out of the 52 horse-and-rider combinations at […]

Roger Yves Bost & Embassy du Chateau Show their Strength at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 23, 2025 – Roger Yves Bost (FRA) and Embassy du Chateau got off to the perfect start at the 2025 Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*. On Thursday, the dynamic duo overcame 68 other combinations, including 17 of them that had advanced to the […]

Nina Mallevaey & My Clementine Claim the BrainJuice Grand Prix CSI U-25 at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 19, 2025 – Among an extremely impressive roster of young riders at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), it was Nina Mallevaey (FRA) who topped the week’s premiere BrainJuice Under 25 Grand Prix Series event in the $31,020 BrainJuice U25 Grand Prix, on the […]

Julien Epaillard & Donatello d’Auge Dazzle in the €332,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ of Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 12, 2025 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) with Donatello d’Auge blazed a trail that none of his fellow competitors could match as they produced an unbeatable time of 39.52 from first draw of the eight athletes qualified for the jump-off to win the 10th leg […]

Julien Gonin & Estrella de La Batia Blaze to First in the €60,000 Gerüstbau Nordwest Prize CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 11, 2025 – Julien Gonin (FRA) put France on top of the podium on Saturday at the 2025 Longines CHI Classics – Basel CSI 5*-W. Riding Estrella de La Batia, the Frenchman was supreme in the €60,000 Gerüstbau Nordwest Prize CSI 5*-W. The 11-year-old […]

Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping @ CHI Geneva: The World’s Best Riders & Horses Clash!

Geneva, Switzerland – December 10, 2024 – The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping makes its highly anticipated return to the Concours Hippique International de Genève (the CHI Geneva) from 11–15 December and promises an exceptional schedule of world-class equestrian sport and entertainment. Having been named the world’s […]

Not an Illusion! Schumacher Shines in Showjumping Too! Titouan Speeds to Victory in Grand Prix de La Region de Normandie CSI 4*

Rouen, France – November 24, 2024 – The Schumacher name is one that is familiar to people when it comes to speed and wins in Formula 1. On Sunday, another Schumacher, that is Titouan Schumacher (FRA) and Illusion gave French fans what they were cheering for at the […]

Arthur Le Vot & Dijinn Cece Upset Favorites to Win the Comme Mutuelle Prize CSI 4* in Rouen

Rouen, France – November 22, 2024 – Arthur Le Vot (FRA) and Dijinn Cece overcame all the obstacles over two rounds of competition and heavyweights of the noble sport on Saturday at the 2024 edition of Equi Seine CSI 4* & CSI 2* towards first place in the […]

Victor Victorious! Bettendorf Secures the Ultimate Win in the €1,250,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 22, 2024 – In an electrifying climax to the €1,250,000 Longines Global Champions Super Grand Prix CSI 5*, Victor Bettendorf (LUX) delivered a performance for the ages, seizing victory aboard his remarkable nine-year-old mare, Foxy de La Roque. The tension was palpable as […]

Marie Hecart Back on Top in the $20,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 10, 2024 – The ESP November Series got off to a great start at Wellington International. The week’s competition wrapped up with the $20,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix in the International Ring. As the final contenders in the jump-off, Marie Hecart (FRA) and […]

FEI Announces Teams Qualified for the 2025 Longines League of Nations

Lausanne, Switzerland – November 11, 2024 – The FEI has officially confirmed the qualified nations of the second edition of the Longines League of NationsTM, with the top 10 ranked nations set to compete in the world’s oldest and most prestigious equestrian team Jumping competition. Nine nations have […]

Julien Gonin Gallops for the Gold in the €28,764 Groupama Prize CSI 5*-W

Lyon, France – November 01, 2024 – Local riders took centre stage in the first two classes of the CSI 5*-W competition. Julien Gonin (FRA) and Estrella de La Batia won the €28,764 Groupama Prize CSI 5*-W, a speed class against the clock at 1.50m at the 2024 […]

Victor Bettendorf & Foxy de La Roque Back on Top in the €105,500 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

Lyon, France – November 01, 2024 – A total of 47 riders took part in the €105,500 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5*-W. In the end, only eight pairings found the answers to the 13 obstacles and 16 difficulties on the course designed by French course designer Grégory Bodo […]

Benoît Cernin & Finesse de Maugre Lead All-French Trifecta in the Laiterie de Montaigu Prize CSI 2*

Lyon, France – October 31, 2024 – France got off to the perfect start on the opening day of international-level competition at teh 2024 Longines Equita Lyon CSI 5*-W & CSI 2*. Benoît Cernin (FRA) and Finesse de Maugre were responsible for the feat, claiming top honors in […]

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

Lyon, France – October 31, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping at one of Europe’s most traditional indoor horse shows, the 2024 Longines Equita Lyon CSI 5*-W & CSI 2*. Superstars of the sport have gathered there for top prize money and great competition throughout the week. For […]