Oliva Nova, Spain – November 13, 2021 – Mathijs van Asten (NED) and Hotspot mastered the course to win the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Trophy CSI 3* last Saturday during the third and final week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s MET Autumn Series. The Dutchman and […]
Langley, British Columbia – November 09, 2021 – Mark Laskin has resigned from his position as Equestrian Canada’s (EC) Technical Advisor – Jumping, which includes acting as chef d’équipe for the Canadian Show Jumping Team at major games and Nations’ Cup team competitions, effective immediately. Laskin of Langley, […]
Šamorín, Slovakia. – October 22, 2021 – Leopold van Asten (NED) and VDL Groep Urane de Talma galloped towards victory in the €25,500 Goldspan Speed Challenge CSI 5* last Friday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Šamorín CSI 5* & 2*. The flying Dutchman teamed up with […]
Šamorín, Slovakia. – October 23, 2021 – The power pairing of world number one Peder Fredricson on H&M All In and Edwina Tops-Alexander with Fellow Castlefield propelled Valkenswaard United to victory in the 2021 GCL overall season Championship with drama until the final seconds in Šamorín, Slovakia. After […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – October 15, 2021 – Willem Greve (NED) and Highway M TN were supreme in the €25,500 Emiralia Horse Corporation Trophy CSI 3* last Friday during the third and final week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour’s Autumn MET I at the Mediterranean Equestrian Center. Greve was […]
Oslo, Norway – October 17, 2021 – The opening leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2021/2022 Western European League more than lived up to expectations, with young Dutchman, Kevin Jochems (NED), winning through in an edge-of-the-seat jump-off. Riding the fabulous 12-year-old stallion Turbo Z, the 26-year-old athlete […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – October 10, 2021 – The second week at the Autumn MET 2021 concluded with the €51.500 1.50m Grand Prix CSI 3* presented by Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort, which ended in Dutch domination. Spain’s very own Santiago Varela – who was also in charge […]
Barcelona, Spain – October 03, 2021 – For the third time since the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final was staged back in 2013, The Netherlands reigned supreme at the Real Club de Polo in Barcelona, Spain today. With the stoicism and quiet determination that has long been […]
Kronenberg, The Netherlands – September 21, 2021 – Bart van der Maat (NED) and Chicago 162 claimed top honors in the feature class of the week, held last Sunday at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen. The Dutchman and his partner were supreme in the Eye Watch Security Group […]
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 […]
