Category: Jumper News Portugal

Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida & Karonia.L’s Winning Ways Continue in the €106,000 Kask Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 4*

Arezzo, Italy – March 29, 2026 – Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida (POR) and Karonia.L‘s winning ways continued last Sunday during the second week of the 2026 Toscana Tour. The dynamic duo dashed towards victory in the €106,000 Kask Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 4* at the Arezzo Equestrian Centre. Fifty […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves & Gallaxia de Ferval Z Rise to Victory in the $60,000 Hits Grand Prix

Ocala, United States – March 21, 2026 – The 2026 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit came to an electrifying close during the Ocala Championship, capped by Saturday’s $60,000 Hits Grand Prix on March 21. In a thrilling finale, Portugal’s Luis Sabino Gonçalves (MEX) delivered a standout performance aboard Gallaxia de Ferval Z, rising to the […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves & Scoop de Septon Z Turn on the Nitro to Win the $32,000 Alltech Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Ocala, United States – March 04, 2026 – One of the winningest combinations the past years there, Luis Sabino Gonçalves (POR) and Scoop de Septon Z were back in the winner’s circle on Wednesday at World Equestrian Center (WEC) – Ocala. The dynamic charged towards victory in the […]

Algarve Vilamoura Classic: Winter Series Cancelled

Vilamoura, Portugal – January 28, 2026 – The five weeks of international competitions initially scheduled for this winter and early spring as part of the Algarve Vilamoura Classic will ultimately not take place. In detail, three CSI 3*, 1* and Young Horse events were due to run from February 24 to […]

FEI Announces Changes in Jumping Rules & Regulations for 2026

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 19, 2025 – The FEI Rules and Regulations for 2026, approved by the FEI General Assembly on 7 November, have been published and are available on Inside.fei.org. In 2025, the FEI Jumping Rules underwent a Full Revision and approved by the FEI General Assembly coming […]

Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida is the Ace of the Wielkopolski Indyk Cup Grand Prix CSI 2*

Krajkowo, Poland – November 30, 2025 – Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida (POR) made the trip to the Riding Center Idmar Krjkowo worthwhile on Sunday by claiming top honors in the €28,000 Gold Tour Grand Prix, Wielkopolski Indyk Cup CSI 2*. Twelve combinations had qualified for the jump-off of the […]

Al Shira’aa to Bring Back the Nations Cup to Lisbon Starting in 2026

After a Three-year Hiatus, the Historic Team Competition Al Shira’aa is proud to announce the return of the Nations Cup to Lisbon in May 2026, to be staged at the historical Sociedade Hípica Portuguesa, in the heart of the city. After a three-year hiatus, the celebrated event that […]

Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida & Karonia L Conquer the Range Rover C de Salamanca Grand Prix CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – October 19, 2025 – Kindly sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism and Andalusian Foreign Affairs of the Andalusian Regional Government, and the Provincial Council of Cádiz, the first Grand Prix of the fifth Andalucía October Tour took place on Sunday, the €57,175 […]

European Title Up for Grabs at A Coruña

A Coruña, Spain – July 10, 2025 – Less than one week from now, the 2025 Longines FEI Jumping European Championship will get underway at Casas Novas in A Coruña, Spain, with the flags of 23 nations flying high at this 38th edition. The action runs from 16 […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves & Scoop De Septon Z Snag the $130,000 Dover Saddlery Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida – June 21, 2025 – International three-star competition took center stage Saturday night at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC), where the grandstands were packed on a picture-perfect Florida evening. Thirty-three top horse-and-rider combinations representing 11 nations came forward for the $130,000 Dover Saddlery Grand Prix CSI 3*. […]

2025 Longines EEF Series Kicks off this Week with Updated Calendar

The Longines EEF Series has officially launched its 2025 season video, building anticipation for Europe’s premier equestrian Nations Cup series. The newly released video showcases the excellence in motion that defines this prestigious competition, featuring Europe’s finest riders and horses in action. The launch video highlights the heart-pounding competition, extraordinary […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves Gallops to the Top in the Haig Landscape CSI 3* at Wellington International

Wellington, Florida, United States – April 10, 2025 – Spring is in full swing at Wellington International as the second week of the Spring Series, presented by Florida Coast Equipment, welcomed record numbers to the grass derby field. Jumping second from a starting field of 72, Portugal’s Luis […]

Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida & Karonia L Light Up in the La Equina Small Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – March 15, 2025 – One hundred riders took to the ring for the €29,000 Small Grand Prix CSI 4*, which was sponsored by La Equina Hospital and held last Saturday in the grass, David Broome arena at Montenmedio. There were 19 clears […]

Duarte Seabra Supreme in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 3* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – February 28, 2025 – Duarte Seabra (POR) has made the most of his time competing at the 2025 Doha Tour. One of the highlights of his achievements was the victory in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 3* on Friday at the 2025 Longines […]

Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida & Solidat Supreme in the Stal van der Haar Prize CSI 5*-W

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 24, 2025 – Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida (POR) claimed victory tonight in the €28,200 Stal van der Haar Prize CSI 5*-W. The Portuguese top rider guided Solidat (Semper Fi x Chacco Blue) to a faultless round in the two-phase 1.45m class, finishing in an […]

Duarte Seabra & Dourados 2 Dazzle to First in the €200,000 Doha Tour Grand Prix CSI 4*

Doha, Qatar – January 18, 2025 – The competitions of the second week of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour concluded on Saturday at the Longines outdoor and indoor arenas of Al Shaqab (Member, Qatar Foundation) – with as many as 6 different classes for the CSI1*, two-star […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves & Scoop de Septon Z Shake Things Up in the $75,000 Tequila Scenario Grand Prix

Ocala, Forida, USA – January 05, 2024 – The first Grand Prix of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala electrified the WEC Grand Arena on an unseasonably cool evening, as spectators and exhibitors packed the stands to witness the $75,000 Tequila Scenario Grand Prix. […]

Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida & Karonia L Claim the Crown of the €63,000 Sport Vlaanderen Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

Mechelen, Belgium – December 29, 2024 – On Sunday, December 29, 40 combinations competed for victory in the Sport Vlaanderen Grand Prix CSI 5*-W, one of the crown jewels of Vlaanderens Kerstjumping. After a thrilling jump-off with seven participants, Portuguese rider Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida (POR) emerged victorious aboard […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves & Vick du Croisy Back on Top in $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 18, 2024 – Feature competition kicked off this afternoon with the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (MEX) built the welcoming tracks for a field of top-notch competitors, but it was Luis Sabino Gonçalves (POR) and Sigma Stables […]

Luis Sabino Soars to the Top at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 05, 2023 – The highly anticipated 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series is underway at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix kicked off elite competition as a field of 20 horse-and-rider combinations competed over a complex track set by FEI […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves Completes Hat-trick & “Trifecta” in the $100,000 Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – November 18, 2023 – The WEC Grand Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala was brimming with equestrian fans as a field of 34 talented show jumping athletes from around the world vied for the lion’s share of the prize money in the $100,000 Hampton […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves Bookends the Podium at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – November 09, 2023 – Luis Sabino Gonçalves of Portugal and Sigma Stables LLC’s Vick du Croisy jump started the 2023 November & December Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with an exhilarating win in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. A competitive field of 29 […]

The Ashford Group Invests in World-Class Equestrian Estate in Portugal!

Bocholt, Germany – October 28, 2023 –  Ashford Farm’s Enda Carroll is expanding the Ashford Group. Together with one of his business partners, the Irish entrepreneur is planning to build a flagship equestrian facility in the Algarve. The new Ashford venture will be a preeminent equestrian facility that […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves “Scoops Up” the Victory in the $110,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA  â€“ October 08, 2023 – Portugal’s Luis Sabino Gonçalves (POR) made his first trip to Kentucky a memorable one as he capped off the the Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour’s (SRJT) Hunter Jumper Fall Series with the feature win in the $110,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves & Vick du Croisy Claim the $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 29, 2023 – As the storm clouds vanished over the WEC Grand Arena, 32 elite show jumpers representing 13 nations gathered to contest the $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix. Tonight’s jump-off was blistering, with first and second place separated by just two hundredths of […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves  & Vick du Croisy Triumphant Again at the Wellington International CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 21, 2023 – Ever since taking a trip out to the west coast for a few competitions, Luis Sabino Gonçalves (POR) has made the United States his home because the wins keep coming and have never stopped. After winning the $39,000 FreeJump Grand Prix Qualifier […]

Luis Sabino & Vick du Croisy Triumph in $40,000 Legacy Medical Centers Stake CSI 4*-W

Ocala, Florida – March 18, 2023 – Luis Sabino Gonçalves (POR) speeds to victory abroad Vick du Croisy in the $40,000 Legacy Medical Centers Longines World Ranking Class CSI 4*, taking home the top honor and Centurion Global Access Membership worth $55,000. Luis Sabino Gonçalves from Portugal piloted […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves & Vick du Croisy Lead the Pack in the $100,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 18, 2023 – It was a packed house tonight as spectators near and far surrounded the WEC Grand Arena to watch the $100,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Thirty-eight elite show jumping athletes representing ten nations put forth their […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves & Bemol des Champs are the Champions of the $100,000 UF Health Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 28, 2023 – Spectators packed the stands at World Equestrian Center – Ocala Saturday night to watch the highlight event of the week, the $100,000 UF Health Grand Prix. Thirty-two athletes representing 12 different nations put forth their best effort over a technical first round […]

Francis Derwin Dashes for the Cash in €25,950 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 04, 2022 – Francis Derwin (IRL) and AHG Whiterock Cruise Down flew to first in the €25,950 Speed Challenge CSI 3* on Friday during fourth week of the VillaMoura Champions Tour at the VillaMoura Equestrian Centre. Derwin and the 2009 Irish Sport […]