Category: Jumper News Middle East

HH The Amir Sword International Equestrian Festival CSI 5*: True Horsepower this Week at Al Shaqab!

Doha, Qatar – February 13, 2025 – The H.H. The Amir’s Sword CSI 5* is on this week, from February 13-15, at the Longines Indoor and Outdoor Arenas of the Al Shaqab. The festival’s competitions will start at 9am and will continue until 9pm, highlighted by showjumping and […]

Riders & Horses for The Emirates Jumping Cup – Abu Dhabi CSIO 5*

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – February 12, 2025 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the Emirates Jumping Cup CSIO 5*, event that kicks off the 2025 Longines League of Nations™ next Saturday. As the defending champions, Germany is back with a strong team to defend their title […]

The Emirates Jumping Cup Kicks Off Today in Abu Dhabi ! Event Hosts the League of Nations™ on Saturday

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – February 12, 2025 – Al Forsan International Sports Resort in Abu Dhabi will host the inaugural edition of the Emirates Jumping Cup CSIO 5* from February 12 to 15. The event coincides with the first qualifying round for the second edition of […]

Teams Announced for the Longines League of Nations™ in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 29, 2025 – Following the immense success of the inaugural series of the 2024 Longines League of Nations™, it returns under the same format for 2025 and promises to deliver top class sport as the world’s top ten Jumping nations […]

Bassem Mohammed & F One Usa Turn on the Nitro to Win the Doha Tour Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – January 23, 2025 – Under the slogan “Where Nobility Meets History”, the three-day 3 rd round of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour kicked off on Thursday evening at the glorious Longines Arena of Al Shaqab (Member, Qatar Foundation) with more than 400 participants and a total prize pool […]

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

Doha, Qatar – January 22, 2025 – It might be cold in Europe and North America but the heat is on in the Middle East and Florida as riders make the journey to warmer places for great hopistality and to showcase their flying beasts in pursuit of gold […]

Home Win for Al Shira’aa Stables as Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi & Chacco Bay Top the Equitrans Prize CSI4*-W

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 17, 2025 – The second week of the prestigious Al Shira’aa Horse Show commenced with a vibrant start in the main arena, showcasing exceptional talent across a variety of classes. The two-week tour, held at the state-of-the-art Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, continues […]

Abdullah Al Marri Claims the  Al Shira’aa Grand Prix CSI 3* presented by Longines at Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 12, 2025 – The United Arab Emirate’s Abdullah Mohammed Al Marri (UAE) clinched the show’s biggest class of the week, the €105,800 Al Shira’aa Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by Longines on Al Shira’aa Stables’ BBS McGregor. Of the 49 starters, […]

World-Class Show Jumpers Set to Compete at the 8th Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 4*

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 08, 2024 – Under the Honorary Presidency of HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazza Al Nahyan, the highly anticipated 8th edition of the Al Shira’aa Horse Show returns with a two-week tour hosted at the new and improved Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club from […]

Riders & Horses for the Global Champions League Riyadh Playoffs CSI 5*

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 19, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2024 Global Champions League Riaydh Playoffs! The first individual class is underway but there’s plenty of excitement to come as the first team competition – Quarterfinal takes place later on today. Please refer to […]

The 2024 Global Champions League Riyadh Playoffs Line Up Revealed for Historic Showdown

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – November 18, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping, the GC Playoffs will touch down in Riyadh for the first time ever. From November 20-23, the world’s top riders will battle it out for victory in the capital of Saudi Arabia in the 2024 GC […]

The Return of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour – A Global Stage for Equestrian Excellence

Doha, Qatar – November 14, 2024 – Following the remarkable success of the of the 2024 Doha International Equestrian Tour last year, the Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF) is delighted to announce the return of the winter show jumping tour, 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour. In, 2025, the tour will […]

Jad Dana Gets the Season Started at Wellington Winning the $32,000 IDA Development Power & Speed CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 14, 2024 – Lebanon’s Jad Dana returned to familiar territory in the main ring at Wellington International with a win in the $32,000 IDA Development Power & Speed CSI 3* on Thursday as FEI show jumping returned to Wellington, FL, during ESP Pre-Charity […]

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

Rabat, Morocco – October 16, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the crowning the a new Champion of Champions of the 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour at the inaugural leg of series in Rabat. In addition to the individual competition there, the coveted team title is also […]

Khaled Almobty & Davenport VDL: Again, the Winning Round Specialists at the Morocco Royal Tour

El Jadida, Morocco – October 05, 2024 – A week after their clean sweep in Rabat, Saudi Arabia returned to their winning ways in El Jadida, with Khaled Almobty (KSA) and Davenport taking exactly the same event as last week, a winning-round. The rather tricky first round saw […]

Fourth Victory! Super Saudis! Team Saudi Arabia Shines in the Nations Cup of Rabat CSIO 4*-W

Rabat, Morocco – September 29, 2024 – After the Saudis’ flawless sweep of all the weekend’s “top” 4* events, we had our bets on this result…and the green jackets didn’t disappoint the prognosticators. Gathering the lead after the first round, they clinched the coveted Nations’ Cup in Morocco […]

Saudi Arabia Unstoppable: Khaled Almobty & Davenport VDL Soar through the Moroccan Night

Rabat, Morocco – September 28, 2024 – After the victory of Spain’s Carolina Aresu Garcia Obregon in the Accumulator with Telhueche (“a horse with a huge heart,” said Carolina), the 4* riders met again at night for the main event of the day, the €28,500 Maroc Telecom Prize […]

Ramzy Al Duhami Dazzles in Rabat Topping the €105,700 HRH Princess Lalla Amina World Cup Grand Prix CSIO 4-W

Rabat, Morocco – September 27, 2024 – For a while, it looked like a double for Ines Joly (FRA) who, after her victory in Tétouan, was leading this World Cup Grand Prix for a long time. And we believed it even more when Adbullah Al Sharbatly (KSA), inevitably the […]

A Fine Day for Adbullah Al-Sharbatly: First Victories for Saudi Arabia

Rabat, Morocco – September 26, 2024 – On Thursday, it was a Saudi who was in top form that dominated the premier day of the CSIO-W 4* in Rabat: Adbullah Alsharbatly (KSA) won the main Grand Prix Qualifier with Atome des Étisses, just hours after winning the first 4* […]

Over €22 Million Prize Purse for the Final 2 Longines Global Champions Tour & Global Champions League Events

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 24, 2024 – The 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL) are set to conclude in dramatic fashion with an unprecedented total prize money of over €22 million up for grabs across the final two events of the year. […]

Khaled Almobty Makes it Two Wins in a Row in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 4*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 28, 2024 – The sun was shining in Valkenswaard for the final day of Summer Festival 2. Day three of the Summer Showcase proved unforgettable, with thrilling show jumping performances and a vibrant atmosphere on the Place du Concours. The crowds filled the […]

Khaled Almobty Aces the Course to Win the €105,500 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 4* at Longines Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 14, 2024 – The sun was shining on day three at the Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard. The final day of the Summer Classic was one for the books with thrilling show jumping displays and a lively atmosphere on the Place du […]

Back-to-Back Global Champions League Wins as Doha Falcons Continue their Flying Form at Stockholm

Stockholm, Sweden – June 29, 2024 – Doha Falcons triumphed for the second week in a row securing the win at GCL Stockholm presented by Norrviken. Jérôme Guery (BEL), Simon Delestre (FRA) and Julien Anquetin (FRA) in round one emerged victorious with Quel Homme de Hus, Dexter Fontenis […]

Doha Falcons Fly in French Capital to Secure Thrilling Global Champions League Victory

Paris, France – June 21, 2024 – Converting their pole position to a win Doha Falcons of Julien Anquetin (FRA), Jérôme Guery (BEL) and Michael Pender (IRL) stormed to victory in the Global Champions League of Paris presented by Metrobus. The Paris leg of the GCL saw fierce competition […]

Jad Dana & Itchcock des Dames Dash for the Cash in the $32,000 ProElite Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 30, 2024 –  Jad Dana (LBN) and Itchcock Des Dames (Marius Claudius x Calvaro F.c.) stopped the clock in a time of 32.62 seconds on Thursday in Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort’s Tryon Stadium to claim a win in the […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the €600,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final III CSI 5*-W

Riyadh, Arabia – April 20, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping in the €600,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final III CSI 5*-W. Defending champions Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) & King Edward have been on fire the first two days of competition, claiming two wins towards the overall […]

Destiny is Drawn! Three-time Champion Marcus Ehning To Go First in World Cup Final Opener

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia –  April 17, 2024 –The draw for the starting order for today’s opening competition at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final 2024 took place last night at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Riyadh (KSA), and three-time champion, Germany’s Marcus Ehning (GER), […]

Global Champions Playoffs to Rotate Between Two Cities from 2024 to 2029

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – March 21, 2024 The prestigious Global Champions Playoffs (GC Playoffs) is set to embark on an exciting journey as it announces its confirmed locations for the years 2024 to 2029. Organisers have unveiled plans for the Playoffs to alternate between Riyadh and Prague annually, […]

True Talent & High Horsepower: Introducing the 2024 Global Champions League Teams

Valkenswaard – February 29, 2024 – In what promises to be a turbo-charged championship race, the battle lines have been drawn, and the teams are primed for glory. Over the past few months, team owners, managers, and trainers have been on overdrive, making jaw-dropping signings and trades to […]

“Ventago is on Fire!” Abdulrahman Alrajhi Victorious on Opening Day of Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha

Doha, Qatar – February 29, 2024 – The Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha CSI 5* & CSI 3* commenced with a bang today at the prestigious Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, as the crowd was treated to an electrifying display of top sport and entertainment. With 32 […]