Category: Jumper News Nederland

Bart Lips Lights Up to Win the Province Grand Prix CSI 2* at El Jadida

El Jadida, Morocco – October 18, 2026 – Earlier in the day, the €28,200 Province Grand Prix CSI 2*, a 1.45m , saw the Netherlands’ Bart Lips (NED) take top honours. Riding Davinci Z, the 32-year-old claimed his first Grand Prix victory against a strong field, with 19 […]

Michael Greeve & Rubens Triumph in the SLTN Grand Prix CSI 3* at the Indoor Friesland

Leeuwarden, The Netherlands – October 17, 2026 – A sold-out WTC Expo, an exciting jump-off, and a Dutch winner: the 2026 Indoor Friesland reached a fitting conclusion on Saturday evening. Michael Greeve (NED), riding the nine-year-old Rubens (by Luguaner), claimed victory in the 1.55-meter SLTN Grand Prix CSI […]

Farah Z Propels Sanne Thijssen to the Top in the Lasaulec & Velzen Textielreiniging Prize CSI 3*

Leeuwarden, The Netherlands – October 16, 2026 – The second qualifier for the CSI3* Grand Prix has just concluded with the €28,200 Lasaulec & Velzen Textielreiniging Prize CSI 3*— a speed class (won by the fastest clear round) featuring fences set at 1.50m. A total of 44 horse-and-rider […]

Lars Kersten & Cascalino 7 Conquer the Jopack Trophy CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – October 09, 2026 – Lars Kersten (NED) and Cascalino 7 claimed victory in the €30,300 Jopack Trophy CSI 3* at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour – Autumn Series, held at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova. The Dutch combination delivered a standout performance to top the podium, […]

Championship Pressure Hits Boiling Point as Star-Studded Field Heads to the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome

Rome, Italy – October 07, 2026 – The 2026 Longines Global Champions Tour Championship is heading for a blockbuster showdown in Rome, with Abdel Saïd (BEL) and Christian Ahlmann (GER) leading a world-class riders list into the Italian capital as the title fight reaches a critical stage. With […]

Sanne Thijssen Soars to Victory in the Schloss Schönbrunn Prize CSI 5*

Vienna, Austria – September 27, 2026 – At the magnificent Schloss Schönbrunn Palace, Sanne Thijssen and OS Le Petit Cheval delivered a decisive performance to win the €28,200 Schloss Schönbrunn Prize CSI 5* on Sunday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Vienna CSI 5* & CSI 2*. […]

The Scandinavian Vikings Storm Vienna for Spectacular Global Champions League Victory at Schönbrunn Palace

Vienna, Austria – September 25, 2026 – There are show jumping arenas – and then there is Schönbrunn Palace. Against one of the most extraordinary backdrops in world sport, the Global Champions League (GCL) of Vienna delivered a night of high-speed, high-pressure team drama as the 2026 Championship […]

Quentin Simonet Elected EEF President for Four-Year Mandate at 2026 General Assembly

Dublin, Ireland – September 22, 2026 – The European Equestrian Federation (EEF) held its annual General Assembly on Tuesday 22 September in Dublin, Ireland. Hosted by Horse Sport Ireland, representatives came together from across Europe for two days of meetings. With 38 National Federations represented, the Assembly approved […]

Roosje Brouwer & Elotte Z Excel Amongst 7-Year-Olds at the World Championship in Lanaken

Lanaken, Belgium – September 20, 2026 – The grand finale of the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses took place Sunday afternoon, with a thrilling conclusion for the seven-year-old horses. With the world title at stake, they had the honour of bringing the championship to […]

Sanne Thijssen Soars to Victory in the ATCO Electric Six Bar CSIO 5*

Calgary, Canada â€“ September 11, 2026 â€“ The ATCO Electric Six Bar CSIO 5* once again delivered one of the most thrilling spectacles of the Telus Evening of the Horse, with the iconic competition taking place under the lights on Friday night at the 2026 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’. Often described as […]

Coming Home: Jan Tops Reflects on 20 Years of the Longines Global Champions Tour

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 04, 2026 â€“  Twenty years after a vision to transform show jumping became a reality, the Longines Global Champions Tour returns home to Valkenswaard this week. Founder and President Jan Tops reflects on an extraordinary two decades of innovation, global expansion and the relentless […]

Ten Nations Ready for the Ultimate Test in the Longines EEF Series Nations Cup Final at Avenches

Avenches, Switzerland – September 04, 2026 – The climax of the 2026 Longines EEF Series is almost here, with ten nations set to contest Sunday’s Series finale at L’Institut Équestre National d’Avenches (IENA) as they battle to be crowned this year’s champion. Only three nations have won the Longines EEF Series Final […]

Riders & Horses for Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 03, 2026 – It’s almost showtime for showjumping and the running of the 12 leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) at the Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard. The host nation will count on Dutch superstar Harrie Smolders (NED), who leads […]

World-Class Rider Line-Up Revealed for Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 02, 2026 – The stage is set for a spectacular homecoming as a world-class field of international show jumping stars is confirmed for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard, taking place from 4 – 6 September at the Longines Tops International Arena. […]

Harrie Smolders Returns to Valkenswaard as NOS Brings LGCT Action to Dutch Audiences

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 02, 2026 – Dutch show jumping fans will be able to follow the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard on NOS, bringing the world’s best riders and horses to a major national audience during a landmark year for Global Champions. The Longines Global Champions Tour […]

Mathijs Van Asten & Hotspot Strike First at the Longines Global Future Champions

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 31, 2026 – The Longines Global Future Champions Tour returns to the world-class Longines Tops International Arena this week, bringing together the next generation of international show jumping stars for an unforgettable week of competition. From ambitious young riders taking their first steps […]

Siebe Kramer Conquers the Nedspice Grand Prix CSI 2* at Rotterdam

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 21, 2026 – Siebe Kramer (NED) and his horses clearly feel at home in the Kralingse forest. This South Holland rider is somewhat part of CHIO Rotterdam. He always goes for it and entertains the audience with blood-curdling jump-off performances. He was also […]

Michael Greeve Speeds to Victory in the Boels Prize CSIO 5*

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 20, 2026 – Michael Greeve (NED) won the Boels Prize CSIO 5* on Saturday at Rotterdam. With Rubens, the horse on which he became Dutch champion earlier this year, he also managed to win the 5* jumping class on Saturday of the CHIO […]

Mathijs Leads a One-two for the Van Asten Family in the Range Rover Breeland Prize CSIO 5*

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 19, 2026 – Mathijs van Asten (NED) and Hotspot are the winners of Friday’s Breeland Prize with a time of 59.88 seconds. His brother Leopold van Asten was second, and Dutch rider Mel Thijssen completed the podium. 41 combinations appeared in the Rotterdam […]

Rotterdam Raises the Stakes for the Third Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ Qualifier

Rotterdam, The Netherlands — June 17, 2026 — The Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ returns to CHIO Rotterdam (NED) next week for the third qualifying leg of the 2026 season, with one of the sport’s most iconic venues set to play a pivotal role as the road to the […]

Harrie Smolders Leaves His Mark Again in the €75,000 AB Yachsts Small Grand Prix CSI 5* 

Lido di Camaiore, Italy – May 09, 2026 – As in 2025, the winner of the 2026 Small Grand Prix CSI 5*, presented by AB Yachts was the Dutch champion, Harrie Smolders (NED), who is one of the most respected riders in Versilia. Smolders lived up to his reputation, taking victory […]

Willem Greve Gallops for the Gold in the Grand Palais Prize CSI 5*

Paris, France – March 20, 2026 – The finest riders and horses in the world sprang into action this Friday beneath the magnificent glass roof of the Grand Palais for the 16th edition of the Saut Hermès CSI 5*. Enjoying the same sense of wonder, sixty-one riders from 18 countries […]

Dennis van den Brink & La Rouge JT Dominate the Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – March 15, 2026 – On Sunday afternoon, the Grand Prix CSI 2* – 1.45m presented by Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau GmbH concluded the first week of Spring MET III 2026 at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Spain. A total of 54 horse-and-rider combinations […]

Jelmer Hoekstra & Jalanne Are Unbeatable in the $125,000 Mane ’n Tail Grand Prix

Ocala, United States – March 14, 2026 – The $125,000 Mane ‘n Tail National Grand Prix during the penultimate week of the 2026 Winter Spectacular Show Series offered a change of scenery. The WEC Stadium served as the feature arena of the week, welcoming thirty-five top horse-and-rider combinations to compete […]

Dutch Delight as Bas Moerings Claims the €102,500 VDL Groep Prize CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 13, 2026 – The Dutch Masters, the first Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of the calendar year, began yesterday in ’s-Hertogenbosch, bringing together the world’s leading horse and rider combinations for four days of elite competition. Among Friday’s highlights was the […]

Inside The Rolex Grand Slam: Rider Watch at The Dutch Masters

’s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 12, 2026 – From 12-15 March 2026, The Dutch Masters returns to the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch for the opening Major of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping calendar year. Welcoming the world’s most elite horse and rider combinations, the show, steeped in […]

Inside The Rolex Grand Slam: Questions & Answers with Willem Greve

’s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 11, 2026 – When you think back to winning the Rolex Grand Prix at The Dutch Masters in 2024, what’s the first memory that comes to mind? WG: It was a dream come true for me. It was a real thriller – being last […]

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

’s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands â€“ March 11, 2026 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the first leg of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping this weekend during The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant Horse Show CSI 5* in the Netherlands. Moreover, there are also 6 four-star level attractions around the […]

Inside The Rolex Grand Slam: Highlights of The Dutch Masters this Week

’s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 11, 2026 –  From 12 to 15 March 2026, The Dutch Masters, held at the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch, will once again become the focus of the indoor jumping season. As the first Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping event of the calendar year, […]

History of The Dutch Masters

’s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 10, 2026 –  Each March, The Dutch Masters welcomes the world’s most accomplished riders and horses to the electric atmosphere of the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch. As one of the four Majors of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, the event occupies a […]