Category: Jumper News Nederland

Valkenswaard United Victorious Again at the Global Champions League of Doha

Doha, Qatar – March 6, 2021 – The Valkenswaard United seized the GCL ranking lead in spectacular style in Doha today with unbeatable performances by the team’s top guns in the opener of the 2021 championship race.Heavyweights Peder Fredricson (SWE) and Marcus Ehning (GER) took full advantage of […]

No Dutch Masters Once Again: Organizers Forced to Cancel the Event!

s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 02, 2021 – It is with great disappointment and sadness that the organizers of The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant Horse Show CSI 5* at ‘s-Hertogenbosch have announced that the 2021 edition of the event has been cancelled due to the Equine Herpes […]

Harrie “Houdini” Smolders & Monaco Work their Magic in $73,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 28, 2021 – Harrie Smolders (NED) and Monaco, owned by Evergate Stables, LLC, hit the ground running with a blistering jump-off effort to take the title in the $73,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic CSI 5* on Sunday, February 28, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian […]

Michael Greeve & Guan GJB Gallop for Gold in Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Valencia

Valencia, Spain – February 04, 2021 – Michael Greeve (NED) and Guan GJB were back in the winner’s circle again at the CES Valencia Tour on Thursday. After winning the €25,450 Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday, the dynamic duo teamed up to earn top honors in the […]

Michael Greeve & Guan GJB Gallop to Win €25,450 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Valencia

Valencia, Spain – January 31, 2021 – Michael Greeve (NED) and Guan GJB were the Masters of the first week of the CES Valencia Spring Tour, claiming top honors in the €25,450 Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday. Riding the 10-year-old Royal Dutch Sport Horse (Dutch Warmblood) gelding […]

Tom Schellekens & Fiarabo Top €26,100 Grand Prix of Salzburg CSI 2*

Salzburg, Austria – January 17, 2021 – Tom Schellekens (NED) and Fiarabo upset the favorites to win the €26,100 Grand Prix of Salzburg CSI 2*, presented by Pro Equitron, yesterday during the first week of the Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4* & 2* at the Salzburg Arena. The […]

Maikel van der Vleuten’s Dana Blue Wins KWPN Horse of the Year Title

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – December 09, 2020 – Maikel van der Vleuten‘s Dana Blue has won the Horse of the Year Award, given by KWPN – the Royal Dutch Sport Horse Association. The Dutchman teamed up with Marta Ortega and Springstall van der Vleuten’s 13-year-old grey mare (Mr […]

Edwin Smits & Farezzo Fly to First in Grand Prix CSI 2* at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 29, 2020 – Edwin Smits (SUI) and Farezzo took the top honours in Sunday’s CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A – Grand Prix CSI 2*, a 1.45m jump-off challenge during the Autumn MET Series in Oliva Nova, Spain, The Swiss and the 10-year-old chestnut […]

Henk van de Pol & Looyman Z Lead Dutch One-Two at the Sunshine Tour CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – November 23, 2020 – It was another very busy day of jumping here at the Autumn Tour, Dehesa Montenmedio with more than 500 competitors enjoying the sunny weather as they competed across the 9 classes throughout the day. The Netherlands claimed both […]

Sensational New Grass Arena Surface Unveiled at Tops International Arena!

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – November 19, 2020 – Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard makes a spectacular return to grass with a completely new world class surface, it can be announced today. The new grass footing has been installed in the expansive 125m x 85m main competition arena. This […]

Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB Soar to Win €25,650 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Valencia

Valencia, Spain – November 07, 2020 – Sanne Thijssen (NED) rode Con Quidam RB to victory in the €25,650 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* on Saturday during the third week of the CES Valencia Autumn Tour. The Dutch rider and the 2006 bay Holsteiner stallion (Quinar x Cardino) were […]

2020 Edition of Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W Cancelled

Mechelen, Belgium – November 01, 2020 – The Organizing Committee of Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W have released a statement announcing that the 2020 edition of the event is cancelled due to health safety concerns as a result of the recent surge in Coronavirus cases in Europe. Theofficial announcement […]

Kim Emmen & Jack van het Dennehof Jump to Victory in €51,250 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October 18, 2020 – The second week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour came to a close on Sunday with Kim Emmen (NED) and Jack van het Dennehof (Toulon x Quidam de Revel) claiming victory in the €51,250 Grand Prix CSI 3* at the […]

The Sky is the Limit for Maikel van der Vleuten & Dana Blue at the Hubside Jumping CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – October 16, 2020 – Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Dana Blue have been one of the best combinations this year competing at the highly-contested Hubside Jumping and it was no different on Friday. The duo were the winners of the €35,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge […]

Henk van de Pol & Looyman Z Light Up to Win €54,200 Grand Prix CSI 3* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – October 11, 2020 – It was yet another lovely warm day at the Sunshine Tour and the last day of the new Autumn Tour.  The last class of the day was the long awaited Big Tour’s €54,200 Grand Prix CSI 3*, which […]

Remco Been & Holland vd Bisschop Race to Win €25,600 CHG Prize CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – September 03, 2020 – Remco Been and Holland vd Bisschop triumphed in the €25,600 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A. Prize CSI 2* yesterday during the first week of the Autumn Tour I. The 1.45m jump-off class that also counted for the Longines world […]

Don VHP Z Retires in Moving Ceremony at GC Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 12, 2020 – Spectators witnessed an emotional retirement ceremony yesterday, held for the iconic show jumping modern legend Don VHP Z, owned by Jim and Penny Coulter and their daughters Saer and Audrey of Copernicus Stables. Top riders lined the arena to pay […]

Don VHP Z’s Retirement Ceremony To Be Held Tomorrow during GC Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 11, 2020 – Don VHP Z, one of the greatest horses in modern show jumping, will officially retire from the sport in a special emotional ceremony at Tops International Arena tomorrow (Saturday). He is known as one of the most consistent five star […]

2021 Jumping Amsterdam Cancelled! Alternative Activities Possible

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – September 09, 2020 – It is with a feeling of great sadness that the organisation of Jumping Amsterdam had to make the decision to cancel the 2021 event, which was to take place from 28 – 31 January. Due to the current corona related […]

Jur Vrieling & El Rocco Top €25,600 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Hippisch Centrum Exloo

September 06, 2020 – The Grand Prix on Saturday afternoon was the highlight of the first international show jumping competition at the Equestrian Center Exloo. With a field of 54 riders, 12 candidates eventually went clear in the first round. After a thrilling jump-off, it was finally Jur […]

Maikel van der Vleuten & Beauville Z are the Best in the €100,000 Grand Prix of Aachen CSI 3*

Aachen, Germany – September 06, 2020 – The victory in the Allianz Prize at the “Aachen International Jumping” was a Dutch/Brazilian co-production. Because the winner, Maikel van der Vleuten (NED), received the decisive tip from the Brazilian rider, Marlon Módolo Zanotelli. Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) came second, ahead […]

Doron Kuipers & Gallardo Gallop to Win Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 04, 2020 – The first day of the Tops International Arena CSI2*/CSIYH1* offered great sport and many happy faces. All competitors were happy to be back competing the beautiful arenas and to measure themselves against each other. The  Big Tour (1.45m) was the […]

CoVid-19 Safety Rules & Guidelines for Attendees at Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard – The Netherlands – August 30, 2020 – We are delighted to welcome you to Tops International Arena for the re-start of show jumping competitions with safety as our top priority. During August and September a wide variety of competitions will be staged at the purpose-built Tops […]

Leopold van Asten Victorious Again in €25,400 Ashford Farm Grand Prix CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – August 26, 2020 – Leopold van Asten (NED) earned his third Grand Prix victory of the year at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen on Wednesday. The Dutchman paired up with VDL Group Miss Untouchable to claim the €25,400 Ashford Farm Grand Prix CSI 2*. After […]

Dutchmen Dazzle to Claim FEI Nations Cup CSIO 3* in Prague

Prague, Czech Republic – August 21, 2020 – A strong team of Netherlands showed all it’s skills in the Nations Cup CSIO 3*, claiming first place on Friday during the Prague Cup CSIO 3* at Chuchle Arena Praha. The Dutchmen were at their very best, with only three […]

2020 Edition of Jumping Indoor Maastricht Cancelled

Maastricht, The Netherlands – August 21, 2020 – The organizing committee of Jumping Indoor Maastricht has, with a very heavy heart, decided that it is not safe to organise JIM, which was planned on 6-8 November 2020 in the MECC in Maastricht. “This difficult decision was made due […]

Frank Schuttert & Carolina Fly to First in €26,275 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2*

Riesenbeck, Germany – August 16, 2020 – Frank Schuttert (NED) and Carolina triumphed in the €26,275 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2* on Sunday during the Riesenbeck International CSI 2*. Riding the 9-year-old dark bay Bavarian mare (Cornado NRW x Casall), the Dutchman was supreme in the 1.45m […]

Marc Houtzager & Sterrehof’s Dante Crowned 2020 Dutch Champions!

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – August 09, 2020 – The 2020 Dutch Jumping National Championships came to an end yesterday at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen. Marc Houtzager (NED) and Sterrehof’s Dante were the most consistent duo, claiming the crown of 2020 Dutch Jumping Champions. Houtzager and the Stoeterij […]

Maikel van der Vleuten & Beauville Z Fly to Win €51,700 Flandria Rent Grand Prix CSI 3* at Lier

Lier, Belgium – July 26, 2020 – Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Beauville Z bested the field to win the €51,700 Flandria Rent Grand Prix CSI 3* last Sunday at the Azelhof Events Equestrian Center. One of the favorites to win the 1.50m challenge, the Dutchman and the 10-year-old […]

Leopold van Asten & VDL Groep Miss Untouchable Top €26,000 Roelofsen Horse Trucks Grand Prix CSI 2*

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – July 26, 2020 – Leopold van Asten (NED) and VDL Groep Miss Untouchable stole the spotlight on Sunday during the CSI de Peelbergen at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen. The duo claimed the crown for the host nation in the €26,000 Roelofsen Horse Trucks […]