Category: Jumper News Nederland

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 […]

A “Hello to Victory” by Mans Thijssen in the €26,800 Seacon Logistics Grand Prix CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – September 17, 2023 – The second week of the Indian Summer Summer Tour Series came to an end on Sunday at the Peelbergen Equestrian Center and it was Mans Thijssen (NED) who said hi to victory, riding Hello to first place in the €26,800 […]

Twelve Studbooks Confirmed for New WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy

Studbooks from all across Europe have confirmed their participation in the WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy from 28 September – 1 October, 2023. Held for the first time at the Longines Tops International Arena, the unique studbook team event allows studbooks to select their own horse and […]

Electrifying Home Win for Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB in the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands — August 19, 2023 â€”The equestrian world witnessed an exhilarating moment of triumph as Sanne Thijssen (NED), with her incredible horse Con Quidam RB, secured a heart-stirring victory at the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5*. Emotions ran high as Thijssen, […]

Nine of the Top Ten Set to Take to the Skies at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 16, 2023 – The anticipation is building as the equestrian world focuses its attention on the upcoming Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI 5*, set to take place at the iconic Longines Tops International Arena from August 18 to 20. This 13th […]

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

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 16, 2023 – The heat is on this week at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI 5*. There`s much more on the line as the season winds down towards the last three stages of both the individual and team championship race, separating […]

Who`s the Boss, Greeve or Greve? Michael Greeve Supreme in the €100,000 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 4*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 30, 2023 – As the curtains began to fall on Longines Tops International Arena Summer Festival 3, top sporting action and high-octane entertainment resulted in a fun-filled final day. With the best of the 4* on show in the €100,000 Grand Prix CSI […]

Harrie Smolders & Uricas vd Kattevennen Conquer the €315,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 5*

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 23, 2023 – Stage 11 of the Longines Global Champions Tour reached a climax in the thrilling €315,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 5*. Held at the magnificent venue, the event drew an enthusiastic crowd, witnessing top-notch sport and providing […]

Henk Frederiks & Habab fly the Highest in the €26,650 MyShowAdvisor Prize CSI 2*

Peelbergen, The Netherlands – July 20, 2023 – A Dutch victory on home soil! Henk Frederiks (NED) and Habab flew the highest and were the fastest to win the €26,650 MyShowAdvisor Prize CSI 2* on Thursday at the Peelbergen Equestrian Centre. Fifty-seven combinations took part in the first […]

Harrie Smolders & Simon Delestre in Pole Position to Challenge Maikel van der Vleuten at LGCT of Riesenbeck CSI 5*

A Coruña, Spain – July 19, 2023 â€“ The A Coruña stage of Longines Global Champions Tour looked like it was going hand Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) the last leg up towards his first ever LGCT title. The dutchman, alongside 8 other riders, qualified for the jump-off and as […]