Rome, Italy – September 18, 2021 – The iconic pairing of Peder Fredricson (SWE) and Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) kept cool heads under extreme pressure today in the dramatic GCL of Rome second round to catapult into the top spot after delivering flawless clear rounds onboard H&M All In and […]
Aachen, Germany – September 17, 2021 – Some jumping competitions are only staged at the CHIO Aachen, for example the €30,000 Prize of Soers CSIO 5*, the jumping competition over ditches and banks. The winner in 2021: Sanne Thijssen. In the Prize of Soers, the show jumpers take […]
Hamburg, Germany – August 27, 2021 – There was tension right until the final fence in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Hamburg as Harrie Smolders (NED) secured his second Hamburg title as the only rider to produce a clear round on board Une de l’Othain. […]
Brussels, Belgium – August 27, 2021 – Dutchman Willem Greve (NED) had a textbook first jumping day at the Brussels Stephex Masters. The Olympic rider triumphed in the 1.50m class with Carambole and finished as the runner up in the 1.45m class with Highway TN. “Both stallions jumped amazing […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 18, 2021 – As the 2021 Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL season races towards the final furlong, a star-studded lineup of the world’s top show jumpers can be revealed for the 10th leg of the series held at the beautiful Tops International Arena. […]
Donaueschingen, Germany – August 15, 2021 – Gerben Morsink (NED) and Navarone Z were the stars of the day last Saturday during the CHI of Donaueschingen 3*, earning top honors in the €26,275 Championat of Donaueschingen CSI 3*. A total of 75 combinations entered the ring for the […]
Ermelo, Netherlands – July 15, 2021 – Rob Ehrens, the Chef d’Equipe of Team Netherlands, has had to make last minute adjustments in his intended team for the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Dolinn NOP, Harrie Smolders‘s (NED) ride, is not 100% fit and will not represent the […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 14, 2021 – This weekend the stars of show jumping are back for three days of thrilling CSI4*, CSI2*, CSI1* and Young Horse action at the spectacular Tops International Arena, Valkenswaard with over 30 nations represented. In final preparation ahead of the Olympics […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 08, 2021 – Top riders are anticipating a feast of show jumping competitions over the next couple of weeks at Tops International Arena. From Friday to Sunday this week, world class riders will be centre stage at the stunning venue in The Netherlands for […]
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – July 05, 2021 – The Dutch Equestrian Federation has announced the showjumping for the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo. Among the show jumping riders, the TeamNL selected by national coach Rob Ehrens consists of: Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) & Beauville Z (Zangersheide – Bustique […]
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – July 4, 2021 – In a thrilling finish to this year’s edition of the CHIO Rotterdam, the home crowd could rejoice once again as Dutch rider Sanne Thijssen (NED) won the Longines Grand Prix of Rotterdam CSIO 5*. With Con Quidam RB (Quinar x Cardino), she […]
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – July 02, 2021 – The Netherlands won through on home ground at the fourth and last leg of the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ 2021 Division 1 series in Rotterdam (NED) today where Sweden lined up second ahead of France in third. It was […]
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 29, 2021 – Harrie Smolders (NED) sustained an injury competing in the €52,150 Invest Mobile Prize CSI 5* last Friday at Knokke Hippique CSI 5* / 3* / 2*. The Dutchman had advanced to the jump-off of the 1.50m class, suffering a nasty fall […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 06, 2021 – In a thrilling final showdown at the Tops International Arena, on form Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Kamara van’t Heike powered to victory in the last class of the weekend in the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 03, 2021 –The world’s best horse and rider combinations will take centre stage in Valkenswaard, The Netherlands this weekend 4 – 6 June with the potential for Peder Fredricson (SWE) to extend his Championship lead. After taking over as ranking leader last weekend […]
Kronenberg, The Netherlands – May 23, 2021 – Leon Thijssen (NED) and Faithless MVDL lit up to win the €25,700 Van Mossel Grand Prix CSI 2* during the first week of the Spring Tour at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen. A total of 54 combinations entered the arena […]
Gorla Minore, Italy – May 15, 2021 – Sanne Thijssen (NED) and Hi There soared to victory in the €25,500 Kep Italia Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4* last week during the first of two week of the Milan to Rome CSI 4* & 3* at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 11, 2021 – With a fantastic season underway, the next event at Tops International Arena will be the top-level Longines Global Champions Tour & GCL including CSI2*, CSI1* and CSIYH1* classes. With the fourth leg of LGCT and GCL event moving from Cannes to Valkenswaard it […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 08, 2021 – Sanne Thijssen (NED) and Genasis galloped to win the €25,400 Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday during the Spring Event at Tops International Arena. Nine combinations stayed clear in the first round of the 2* Grand Prix and qualified for […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 08, 2021 – We can confirm that the Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes 2021 will be replaced by the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard between 4 – 6 June for round 4 of the 2021 season. The city of Cannes on […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 26, 2021 – After the heartbreak of having to announce the cancellation of 2020’s edition of The Dutch Masters, as a result of Covid-19, Director Marcel Hunze expresses his relief at this year’s show going ahead; how he believes the Rolex Grand Slam […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 26, 2021 – Sean Lynch, head groom to current world number two-ranked rider from Germany, Daniel Deusser (GER) and Swiss world number three-ranked rider, Martin Fuchs (SUI) head groom, Sean Vard reveal what they love most about their jobs; an insight into the […]
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – April 22, 2021 – With the official approval by FEI, KNHS and the City of Rotterdam the CHIO Rotterdam is rescheduled to July 1-4, 2021. Meanwhile, the CHIO Organisation has partnered with Horse & Country for media coverage of the 72nd edition of the international equestrian event, and […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch, Ther Netherlands – April 21, 2021 – The Dutch Masters 2021, part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, will host the first equestrian Major of the year, and will be held from 23-25 April in the town of ‘s-Hertogenbosch in the south of the Netherlands. After […]
Aachen, Germany – April 15, 2021 – In this edition of Breeders Uncovered, we speak to KWPN – Royal Dutch Sport Horse (Dutch Warmblood) 2019 Breeder of the Year, Willy Wijnen, who is responsible for producing British show jumper, Ben Maher’s (GBR) exceptional gelding, Explosion W (Chacco-Blue x […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – April 16, 2021 –In an exclusive interview, Niels Bruynseels has confirmed to GCTV that he believes he is a top three contender for the overall 2021 Longines Global Champions Tour Championship. After his stunning performance in Doha, Bruynseels credits his victory to extremely strong horsepower with the […]
Rotterdam, Netherlands – April 07, 2021 – The board of CHIO Rotterdam investigates in close cooperation with FEI, the Royal Dutch Equestrian Federation (KNHS), the City of Rotterdam and other stakeholders if the international equestrian event, which was scheduled for June June 24-27, can be rescheduled to July 1-4, 2021. […]
s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 02, 2021 –The FEI officially announced on the 30th of March that international equestrian events could resume as from 12 April. This is good news for the organization of The Dutch Masters and now there is definite green light to organize the event […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – March 26, 2021 – Over the past ten weeks Hits has awarded $4 Million in Prize Money and celebrated its 40th Anniversary in the Horse Capital of the World®. From Grand Prix Veterans to Lead Line Champions, Hits Ocala has awarded and lauded winners at every […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 24, 2021 – The eleventh week of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) opened with Harrie Smolders (NED) and Une de L’Othain, owned by Evergate Stables, LLC, claiming victory in the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45 Jumpers CSI 5* on Wednesday, March 24, on […]
