Category: Jumper News Nederland

Hessel Hoekstra & Famariloma Fly the Highest in Dura Vermeer Prize CSIO 5* at Rotterdam

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 23, 2022 – The 2022 edition of the CHIO Rotterdam began on Thursday and the opening FEI-level class was claimed by Hessel Hoekstra (NED) and Famariloma, winners of the Dura Vermeer Prize CSIO 5*. Fifty-eight of the 79 starting combinations managed to ride […]

Willem Greve & Highway M TN Gallop to First in €27,050 AON Prize CSIO 5* at Rotterdam

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 23, 2022 – The first day of the CHIO of Rotterdam came to an end with the host nation claiming top honors in the feature class. A sublime performance by Willem Greve (NED) with Highway M TN ensured first place for the Dutchman […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ of The Netherlands CSIO 5*

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 24, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2022 edition of the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ of The Netherlands CSIO 5* and the first round of this thrilling contest is less than 2 hours away from starting, at 4:00 PM local […]

Riders & Horses for the CSIO 5* of Rotterdam

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 22, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2022 edition of the CHIO of Rotterdam this week, highlighted by the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of the Netherlands CSIO 5* next Friday.After winning the contest last year, the Ruiters in Orange look […]

Legends John Whitaker & Marcus Ehning Thrill the Crowd Winning Global Champions League of Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany – May 28, 2022 – Show jumping’s most iconic duo of John Whitaker (GBR) and Marcus Ehning (GER) rode to the top for Valkenswaard United in an drama-filled GCL of Hamburg. Holding off enormous pressure to sail to the team’s first win of the season and […]

Two Legends Propel the Valkenswaard United to Pole Position at Global Champions League of Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany – May 26, 2022 – Show jumping legends John Whitaker (GBR) and Marcus Ehning (GER) showed their true class in a knife-edge GCL of Hamburg, after today’s first-round saw 4 teams finish on a clean sheet and five teams just a rail behind. With time a […]

Nisse Lüneburg & Nebraska van’T Vianahof Victorious in €26,400 Van Mossel Automotive Group Grand Prix CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – May 21, 2022 – The 2022 Spring Tour came to an end on Sunday at the Peelbergen Equestrian Centre and it was a German rider who stole the spotlight. Nisse Lüneburg (GER) turned on the nitro aboard Nebraska van’T Vianahof to claim top honors […]

A Fairytale Victory by Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB in €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Madrid CSI 5*

Madrid, Spain – May 14, 2022 – It was a day Sanne Thijssen (NED) will never forget as she took the biggest win of her career with her ‘horse of a lifetime’ Con Quidam RB in a dramatic €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Madrid CSI 5*. […]

Jur Vrieling & Fiumicino van de Kalevallei Claim the €95,200 Mercedes Benz Trophy CSI 5* at Mexico City

Mexico City, Mexico – April 29, 2022 – An exciting afternoon of showjumping took place last Friday during Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico CSI 5* & 2*. Friday’s main attraction was the €95,200 Mercedes Benz Trophy CSI 5*. A total of 45 combinations participated in the very […]

A Magical Peformance by Harrie “Houdini” Smolders & Bingo du Parc to Win at the Zangersheide Z-Tour CSI 3*

Lanaken, Belgium – April 16, 2022 – After we were able to enjoy a lot of beautiful sport in the past few days during this closing week of our 2022 Zangersheide Z-Tour, on Saturday afternoon, it was time for the first Longines Ranking class of the weekend. Fifty-six […]

Tom Schellekens & Fiarabo Fly to First in Speed Challenge CSI 3* at the Zangersheide Z Tour

Lanaken, Belgium – April 16, 2022 – With ten classes spread over the three different slopes, it was again a very busy day on our Z-Tour in Lanaken yesterday. The highlight of this day was undoubtedly the 1.50m high qualifier for Sunday’s Grand Prix yesterday afternoon, in which the […]

Maikel van der Vleuten & Elwikke Excel in €25,500 Stal Hendrix Prix CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, Peelbergen, The Netherlands – March 31, 2022 – Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) was the Master of the Day on Thursday at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen, claiming top honors in the €25,500 Stal Hendrix Qualifier CSI 2*. The Dutchman and the 2012 bay Anglo-European Sport Horse […]

Kevin Jochems & Cornetboy Jump towards Victory in Van Schijndel Bouwgroep Prize CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 12, 2022 – The Indoor Derby, the Van Schijndel Bouwgroep Prize, with obstacles up to 1.45m, was spectacular as every year. The victory went to the Dutchman Kevin Jochems (NED) with Cornetboy (Cornet’s Stern x Colander). Well done by Jochems, because he rides […]

Leopold van Asten & VDL Groep Iron Z Light Up in Bliksembeveiliging Prize CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 11, 2022 – The first victory at the Dutch Masters went to Leopold Van Asten who (NED) rode a clear round with VDL Groep Iron Z in a 1m40 in two phases, the NAB Bliksembeveiliging Prize. With a second phase in 25.37 he […]

Harrie Smolders & Escape Z are the Best in Gemeente ‘s-Hertogenbosch Prize CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 11, 2022 – Also in the second international show jumping competition, the Gemeente ‘s-Hertogenbosch Prize, it was the Netherlands on top! Harrie Smolders (NED) rode his stallion Escape Z (ZANG, Emerald x Heartbreaker) almost 4 seconds faster in the 1m45 against the clock […]

Rolex Grand Slam: Questions & Answers with Maikel van der Vleuten

This weekend is extra special for you with the retirement ceremony of Verdi TN – how are you feeling about it? To be honest I am really looking forward to the farewell ceremony for my old top horse Verdi TN. It was supposed to be two-years-ago but because […]

Maikel van der Vleuten & Kamara van’t Heike are the Fastest in €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – March 03, 2022 – Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Kamara van’t Heike turned on the afterburner to win the €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* yesterday on the opening day of the 2022 Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha CSI 5*. A total of 44 combinations […]

Willem Greve & Highway M TN Fly the Highest to Win €25,500 Catunambú Big Tour Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 25, 2022 – Another Dutch victory in the Andalucía Sunshine Tour, this time by Willem Greve (NED) who teamed up with ‘Highway M TN‘ (Eldorado VD Zeshoek x Black Walter) to win the Catunambú Trophy, the Big Tour 1.50m test scoring […]

Leopold van Asten Victorious Again at the Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 24, 2022 – Leopold Van Asten (NED) is a well respected part of the showjumping world and was part of team that took fourth place, for the Netherlands, in the Athens Olympics  We are delighted to say that his results continue […]

Jack Ansems & Fliere Fluiter Fly the Highest in $206,502 PKO Bank Polski Grand Prix CSI 3*-W at Cavaliada Tour Final – Kraków

Kraków, Poland – February 20, 2022 –  Dutch rider Jack Ansems (NED) was the best in the CAVALIADA Kraków Grand Prix. The win in the whole CAVALIADA Tour belonged to home athlete JarosÅ‚aw SkrzyczyÅ„ski (POL). The Cavaliada Tour Grand Prix, for the prize of PKO Bank Polski, under […]

Leopold van Asten & VDL Groep Falco Light Up to Win Frans Wijlaars Small Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 19, 2022 – Leopold Van Asten (NED) is a very well regarded Dutch rider who was part of the 2004 Olympic games in Athens and has competed in numerous World Cups and World Championships and also took part in the Finals […]

Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB Supreme in €95,200 Horseware Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 13, 2022 – The €95,200 Horseware Grand Prix CSI 4* held the crowd enthralled from start to finish to conclude the 2022 Andalucía Sunshine Tour.  In the end, it was Sanne Thijssen (NED) and Con Quidam RB who claimed top honors […]

Mel Thijssen & Cartolana 2 are Number One in the €51,300 Grand Prix of VillaMoura CSI 3*

Vilamoura, Portugal – February 06, 2022 – Mel Thijssen (NED) and Cartolana 2 mastered the course and the competition to be crowned number one in the €51,300 Grand Prix of VillaMoura CSI 3* this Sunday during the second week of the VillaMoura Atlantic Tour at the VillaMoura Equestrian […]

Mel Thijssen & Florida Balia NL Top €25,500 Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* at VillaMoura

Villamoura, Portugal – January 28, 2021 – Mel Thijssen (NED) and Florida Balia BL rode towards victory in the €25,500 Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* on Friday during the first week of the VillaMoura Atlantic Tour at the VillaMoura Equestrian Centre. Thijssen teamed up with the 2010 bay Dutch Warmblood mare (Bustique x Lux […]

Bart Bles & Kriskas DV Triumphant in $480,500 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix CSI 4*-W

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 09, 2022 – It was a Super Sunday for Bart Bles competing in CSI 4*-W classes at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club. After winning the $130,400 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*-W just a few hours earlier, this time, the Dutchman teamed […]

Bart Bles Beats the Competition in $130,400 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*-W at Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 9, 2022 – Bart Bles (NED) Grenoble DN galloped for gold in the $130,400 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*-W last Sunday at the Abu Dhabi Equesstrian Club. A total of eight of the 49 combinations that faced the first round course […]

Jos Lansink Announced as New Chef d’Equipe for the Netherlands

Ermelo, Netherlands – December 22, 2021 – From January 1, 2022, Jos Lansink will be the new national coach of the show jumping riders of Team NL. The native of Twente thus becomes the successor of Rob Ehrens. Lansink has an extremely impressive track record as a rider and coach […]

2022 Edition of Jumping Amsterdam Cancelled

Amsterdam, Netherlands – December 20, 2021 – For the past year, the team of Jumping Amsterdam has been fully committed to the organization of Jumping Amsterdam 2022, focussed on preparing a great show despite the developments regarding the Covid-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, following the announcement of new and stricter Covid-19 […]

Gerben Morsink & Navarone Z Claim the Gold in $100,300 Jump-off Challenge CSI 3*-W at Poznan

PoznaÅ„, Cavaliada – December 17, 2021 – The Big Tour class, counting for Longines Ranking and Cavaliada Tour, for the prize of Lotto and under the patronage of Horse & Business Magazine, saw 57 riders on the start list. 12 of them managed to go clear over the course […]

Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB Claim $80,000 Credit Suisse Challenge CSI 5*

Geneve, Switzerland – December 11, 2021 – Although she is only 23 years old, Dutch rider Sanne Thijssen (NED) put the big names in equestrian sport in their place by setting a fabulous time in the main competition of the day last Saturday. Four seconds difference! Often in […]