Category: Jumper News Nederland

Ingrid Gjelsten & VDL Edgar M Triumphant Again in the $182,000 La Quinta Resort & Club Grand Prix CSI 4*

Thermal, California, USA – March 16, 2024 – Ingrid Gjelsten (NOR) came to Desert International Horse Park with a dream, and she’s leaving a CSI 4* Grand Prix winner. On the final Saturday night of the 2024 Desert Circuit, the 20-year-old took the win in the $182,000 La Quinta […]

Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB Victorious in the Ayuntamiento de Barbate Trophy CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 15, 2024 – The 2024 Andalucía Sunshine Tour held the €29,200 Ayuntamiento de Barbate Trophy CSI 4* on Friday, a FEI Longines Ranking, 1.50m speed class, held in the David Broome grass arena. Michael Pender (IRL) was fourth to go and […]

Questions & Answers with Alin Seidler: Maikel van der Vleuten’s Top Groom Tells it All!

Could you introduce yourself and tell us what your role is… My name is Alin, and I have worked for Maikel van der Vleuten for almost one year. I started my career 10-years-ago in Germany at Holsteiner Verband. What made you want to pursue a career in horses? […]

Questions & Answers with Dutch Rising Star Lars Kersten

We are here at The Dutch Masters, your home show, how special is this venue to you? It is so special to be here at The Dutch Masters. I competed here for the first time last year, and had a good round in the Rolex Grand Prix – […]

Pieter Clemens & Frank Schuttert Share the Win in the Borek Prize CSI 5* at The Dutch Masters

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 10, 2024 – Shared pain is half a pain Pieter Clemens (BEL) and Frank Schuttert (NED) must have thought. Both riders crossed the finish line in exactly the same time, which meant two winners in the Borek Prize CSI 5*. The class was […]

Willem Greve Takes the Highway of Rolex Grand Slam Glory at the Dutch Masters!

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 10, 2024 – The Dutch Masters CSI 5*, the first Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of the calendar year – culminated this afternoon with the show’s pinnacle class, the €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*. The Major, which was the final […]

Dutch Delight! Maikel van der Vleuten Victorious in the VDL Groep Prize CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 08, 2024 – Friday marked the first day of international show jumping at this year’s edition of The Dutch Masters with the pinnacle class coming from the €105,500 VDL Groep Prize CSI 5*. Held under the bright lights of the Brabanthallen, the world’s […]

The Dutch Masters: Frank Kemperman Hands Over Sport Director Role to Jeroen Dubbeldam

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 07, 2024 – Over the past 22 years, The Dutch Masters has grown into a world-class competition with Frank Kemperman as sport director. However, this era is coming to an end; none other than former Olympic champion Jeroen Dubbeldam (NED) will take over […]

The 2024 Dutch Masters Rider Watch: Past Winners & High-Ranked Riders!

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 07, 2024 – The Dutch Masters – the first Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of the calendar year, and the final Major to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the concept – takes place from 7–10 March and will welcome the world’s […]

Riders & Horses for the Dutch Masters CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 06, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the first Major of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping at the 2024 Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant Horse Show CSI 5*. As the current contender for the Rolex Grand Slam, Richard Vogel (GER) faces […]

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

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 06, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the first jewel of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping at the Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant Horse Show CSI 5*, the main attraction this week. Across the Atlantic Ocean, the heat is on at […]

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 […]

Longines EEF Series Back for Fourth Season – Calendar of Events Announced

Zaventem, Belgium – February 29, 2024 – The Longines EEF Series is back for its fourth edition, offering a summer-long Nations Cup competition and a dazzling final in Warsaw. Gorla once again kicks things off for the 8 regional qualifiers, in which two new events enter the calendar. […]

Willem Greve Gallops towards the “Highway of Victory” at the Gothenburg Horse Show

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 24, 2024 – He had some of the world’s fastest riders behind him. Willem Greve (NED) rode as if his life depended on it and clinched the victory in the €164,880 Gothenburg Trophy CSI 5*-W. The win was a bit of a surprise for […]

Young Lars Kersten Overcomes Swedish Heavyweights to Win World Cup Grand Prix of Gothenburg!

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 25, 2024 – Swedish superstars Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and Peder Fredricson (SWE) had to settle for the minor placings when young Dutchman, 24-year-old Lars Kersten (NED), stole the show today at the fourteenth and final leg of the 2023/2024 Longines FEI Jumping World […]

Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Season Preview

Geneva, Switzerland – February 22, 2024 – Often considered to be the sport’s ultimate challenge, the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping will once again be at the forefront of every rider’s ambitions for the year ahead. As with the Majors in sports such as tennis and golf, […]

Frank Schuttert Shows the Finest Form at the Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – February 10, 2024 – Flying Dutchman strikes again! Talented Dutch rider Frank Schuttert (NED) flew around the course and stopped the timers in 62.39 seconds in the Longines Ranking class, the €28,900 Big Tour Speed Challenge CSI 4*.  There were 76 entries […]

Dutch Equestrian Federation Announces Longlist of Riders & Horses for the Olympic Games in Paris

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 23, 2024 – The Dutch Equestrian Federation (KNHS) released a statement announcing the long-list of riders and horses of the discipline of showjumping for the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. National coach Jos Lansink has a well-stocked list of strong combinations […]

Valkenswaard United Announces Star-Studded Team Lineup for the 2024 Global Champions League

Madrid, Spain – January 21, 2024 – In a crescendo of anticipation, Valkenswaard United have catapulted onto the scene as the latest powerhouse in the GCL team series to announce their 2024 squad. The launch of Valkenswaard United is nothing short of a spectacle with just one single […]

Longines Tops International Arena Unveils 2024 Calendar of Events There!

The 2024 Season Promises Unprecedented Fun for the whole Family with an Extravaganza! Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – January 15, 2024 – The Longines Tops International Arena is thrilled to announce the jaw-dropping 2024 calendar with 7 unique events, promising an entertainment extravaganza like never before. Get ready to witness […]

Marriet Smit-Hoekstra & Duco Z “Zoom” to Win the Rabobank Grand Prix CSI 2*

Gronigen, The Netherlands – January 07, 2023 – The first week of the year could not have been better for Marriët Smit-Hoekstra (NED) as she rode away victoriously in the €28,200 Rabobank Grand Prix CSI 2*, the grand finale and feature class of the 60th edition of the […]

Marc Houtzager & Sterrehof`s Dante Storm to Victory in the €100,000 Amadeus Grand Prix of Salzburg CSI 3*

Salzburg, Austria – December 10, 2023 – The selective course in the €100,000 Amadeus Grand Prix of Salzburg CSI 3* at the 16th Silver Arrow Amadeus Horse Indoors from December 7th to 10th, 2023 led over a height of 1.55 m and demanded full concentration from the first […]

Iron Dames Equestrian Welcomes Sanne Thijssen to Elite Global Champions League Women Team!

Zug, Switzerland – November 24, 2023 – Iron Dames Equestrian, a pioneering initiative in the world of equestrian sports, is delighted to announce the addition of renowned Dutch rider Sanne Thijssen (NED) to its elite women’s team, Cannes Stars powered by Iron Dames. The project was launched in September, as an extension […]

Harrie Smolders Secures Second Longines Global Champions Tour Championship Title!

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 28, 2023 – In an entry destined for the history books, the unstoppable Harrie Smolders has claimed the esteemed title of the 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour Champion of Champions, marking a moment that will endure through the ages. Securing this title for […]

Can Smolders Steal The Show & Make it a Championship Double?

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 24, 2023 – As the third and final Longines Global Champions Tour Championship contender, Harrie Smolders (NED) is without doubt the most consistent of the trio in terms of his performances throughout the year. From a staggering four consecutive podiums, 9 LGCT Grand […]

Maikel van der Vleuten: The Quest for LGCT Championship Glory in 2023!

In what was poised to be a well earned and clear victory of the Longines Global Champions Tour Championship, Maikel van der Vleuten started the 2023 season strong, chasing the most revered podium position on offer for the year. The Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) event in Cannes […]

Introducing the Longines League of Nationsâ„¢: A Brand-New Look for a New Era of Team Jumping

Lausanne, Switzerland – October 05, 2023 – In a creative one-two punch, the highly anticipated Longines League of Nations™ series unveils its brand alongside an all-new digital hub today – a website designed to reflect the fresh, vibrant blueprint of the new series that kicks off in Abu Dhabi in […]

KWPN Studbook Claims Championship Amongst 7-Year-Olds at WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – October 01, 2023 – The inaugural WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy concluded its highly-anticipated competition with a spectacular final day that had everyone on the edge of their seats. This groundbreaking event, which brought together some of the world’s finest studbooks in a […]

Harrie Smolders & Deesse de Kerglenn Conquer the Queens Cup – Segura Viudas Trophy CSIO 5*

Barcelona, Spain – September 30, 2023 – Harrie Smolders (NED) rode Deesse de Kerglenn in convincing form to clinch victory in the €52,600 Queen’s Cup – Segura Viudas Trophy CSIO 5*, with a winning round. Out of the 48 riders who entered the competition, 12 of them qualified for […]

Dutch Win Battle Against Australia to Win the €300,000 Challenge Cup CSIO 5*

Barcelona, Spain – September 30, 2023 – Jos Lansink’s world-class Dutch team had to pull out all the stops to beat Australia for the €300,000 Challenge Cup CSIO 5* Saturday night at the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ Final CSIO 5* at the Real Club de Polo in […]