Category: Jumper News Schweiz

Avenches Confirmed to Host the Longines EEF Series Final in 2027

Avenches, Switzerland – March 18, 2026 –Avenches was originally awarded the Longines EEF Series Finals for three consecutive years under the agreement announced in 2025, underscoring Switzerland’s strong commitment to hosting premier international jumping events. The IENA facilities in Avenches, featuring modern arenas, extensive stabling, and spectator-friendly amenities, offer a world-class […]

Beat Mändli & Qoachella Shine Bright Under the Lights in the $215,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – March 14, 2026 – Three-time Swiss Olympian Beat Mändli (SUI) led his first-ever Saturday Night Lights victory gallop in the $215,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 4* aboard Grant Road Partners’ Qoachella to highlight Week 10 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). WEF hosts 12 weeks of FEI competition […]

Steve Guerdat Triumphs in the Audi Prize CSI 5* after Lightning-Fast Jump-off

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 14, 2026 – The €56,800 Audi Prize CSI 5* at The Dutch Masters saw a thrilling conclusion on Saturday. No fewer than sixteen combinations qualified for the jump-off in this 1.50m class, and as many as ten of them remained faultless once again. […]

Steve Guerdat Nips Norwegian to Claim the €250,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ of Helsinki CSI 5*-W

Helsinki, Finland – February 28, 2026 – A thrilling finale to the 2025/2026 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ – Western European League unfolded in Helsinki (FIN) on Sunday, as the sport’s biggest names went head-to-head in the 13th and final qualifying leg. When the final combination crossed the […]

2026 Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping: Four Majors, One Unmissable Year

The 2026 Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping: Four Majors, One Unmissable Year The world’s very best riders and horses return in 2026 for the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping – the inimitable international challenge uniting four of the sport’s most prestigious events across the globe. From […]

Nadja Peter Steiner Steals the Spotlight in the €106,000 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 3*

Doha, Qatar – February 21, 2026 – The Longines Arena at Al Shaqab hosted Day 4 of the CHI Al Shaqab CSI 5* & CSI 3*, presented by Longines, with competition running across the Indoor and Outdoor arenas from morning through late evening. The final day blended championship-level […]

Steve Guerdat Leaves His Mark at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 14, 2026 – The most important class of Saturday bore the stamp of Steve Guerdat (SUI) on a bittersweet day at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*. The renowned Swiss rider Steve Guerdat (SUI), one of the most decorated athletes on […]

Romain Duguet Dashes to Claim the CSIM Speed Stakes CSIO 5* at Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – February 13, 2026 – Five-star competition is building at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club as Friday afternoon’s €28,200 CISM Speed Stakes CSIO 5* -1.50m delivered a thrilling and technical contest ahead of the evening’s Longines League of Nations™ team competition. A field of […]

Nadja Peter Steiner Puts the Pedal to the Metal in the €106,000 Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – February 11, 2026 – The Longines Arena at Al Shaqab hosted the opening day of H.H. The Amir’s Sword 2026, part of the Doha Equestrian Tour calendar. Competition began across the international programme, with early CSI5* action setting the tone for the week ahead. Nadja […]

Martin Fuchs Finishes in Style Winning the €165,000 Audi Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

Bordeaux, France – February 08, 2026 – Having been relatively discrete since the start of the competition (11th yesterday in the World Cup Grand Prix), last year’s winner of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ in Bordeaux, Martin Fuchs (SUI), magnificently “saved” his weekend by winning the €165,000 Audi […]

Double Delight for Edouard Schmitz at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 06, 2026 – The penultimate day of the first week of the XXXII Andalucía Sunshine Tour once again delivered a packed, high-level schedule, with 13 classes run across five arenas. The undisputed star of the day was Edouard Schmitz (SUI), who produced a brilliant double, […]

Glory for Guerdat in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ of Leipzig

Leipzig, Germany – January 18, 2026 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) set an unbeatable target from first draw in an 11-strong jump-off, to score a convincing victory in the ninth leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League in Leipzig (GER) Sunday afternoon. Aboard the 12-year-old […]

Swiss Supremacy! Steve Guerdat & Is-Minka Lead All-Swiss Podium on Home Soil

Basel, Switzerland – January 10, 2026 – Swiss Domination! In the €60,000 Gerüstbau Nordwest Prize CSI 5*-W hunting competition over 150 cm, Swiss riders achieved an impressive trifecta. Steve Guerdat (SUI) and his mare Is-Minka, who had returned to top form after a long injury break, finished at […]

Barbara Schnieper’s Speed Prevails in the Thermoplan Prize at Basel

Basel, Switzerland – January 09, 2026 – Barbara Schnieper (SUI) won the €30,300 Thermoplan Prize CSI 5*-W, a 145 cm speed class that kicked off a fantastic Friday at the Longines CHI CLASSIC Basel. The rider from Solothurn made her mark as the fifth starter, riding the experienced […]

Nadja Peter Steiner & Nice van’T Zorgvliet Turn on the Nitro to Win Speed Challenge Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – January 08, 2026 – The second week of the 2026 H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix opened on Thursday at Al Shaqab with CSI 5* action headlining day 1. Making the trip from Switzerland to Doha was the right decision despite missing a five-star event in […]

Romain Duguet Races to First in the Range Rover Prize CSI 5*-W at Basel

Basel, Switzerland – January 08, 2026 – Romain Duguet (SUI) got off to a great start on opening day of the Longines CHI Classics – Basel CSI 5*-W in Switzerland. Competing on home soil and having the crowd cheering for you is always an advantage and the Swiss […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines CHI Classics – Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 07, 2026 – It’s showtime for showjumping and five-star world cup action in Europe with the running of the first major event of the year, the Longines CHI Classics Basel CSI 5*-W. One of the most traditional nations of the noble sport, Switzerland can count […]

The Longines CHI Classics Basel Presents Top Names for 2026 edition this Week!

Basel, Switzerland – January 07, 2026 – A top-class field of participants is expected at the 15th edition of the Longines CHI Classics Basel CSI 5*-W from January 8th to 11th, 2026. Following the entry deadline, it is confirmed that many of the world’s best riders will be traveling […]

Steve Guerdat Triumphant in the BMW Masters CSI 5*-W

Mechelen, Belgium – December 27, 2025 – Saturday evening delivered top-level sport in the Christmas Arena at Jumping Mechelen with the BMW Masters CSI 5*-W. Ten combinations lined up for a challenging class that started at 1.50m and built steadily round by round. A format that gradually reduced […]

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 […]

Max Kühner Spoils Another Swiss Victory Topping the UBS Challenge CSI 5* at Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 13, 2025 – On the second-to-last day of CHI Geneva, the €80,000 UBS Challenge CSI 5* took place in front of packed stands – a Table A competition against the clock over a height of 1.55 meters. A total of 33 riders took part […]

Déjà Vu Again! Steve Guerdat Wins the Geneva Cup for the Fifth Time!

Geneva, Switzerland – December 13, 2025 – What consistency! This afternoon, Steve Guerdat (SUI) won the €110,000 Geneva Cup CSI 5* — the legendary and formidable combination class — for the fifth time!  After his hat-trick with Venard de Cerisy, he rode Albfuehren’s Iashin Sitte to victory on Saturday. Despite saying last […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the €535,000 24th Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final Today

Geneva, Switzerland – December 12, 2025 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2025 edition of the CHI Geneva 5* this Friday with the running of the 24th Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final. Ten Titans of the sport are set to battle in pursuit of gold, the lion’s […]

Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final: Battle of Titans at the CHI Geneva this Friday!

Geneva, Switzerland – December 11, 2025 – The countdown is almost over. The 2025 Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final is set to take place tomorrow: as always on Friday evening (12 December, at 9 p.m.) at the CHI in Geneva, and as always with sold-out stands. Excitement is […]

Riders & Horses for the CHI of Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 10, 2025 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2025 edition of the CHI Geneva CSI 5*, event that includes one of the four crowns of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. Celebrating 25 years of tradition & excelence, the event has attracted […]

2025 CHI Geneva: Titans of the Sport in Top Competitions Throughout the Week

Geneva, Switzerland – December 09, 2025 – The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping returns to Geneva for the final Major of the calendar year, as CHI Geneva welcomes over 40,000 spectators to the Palexpo from Wednesday 10 – Sunday 14 December. Across five days, the show will […]

CHI Geneva 2025: A Showcase of Equestrian Mastery

Geneva, Switzerland – December 04, 2025 – The Concours Hippique International de Genève (the CHI Geneva) returns from December 10–14, and will welcome the world’s finest riders and horses as they come together to demonstrate precision, trust, and harmony while competing on one of show jumping’s most demanding stages. Taking […]

Barbara Schnieper Rises to Stardom in the Allianz Prize CSI 5*-W at Stuttgart

Stuttgart, Germany – November 15, 2025 – Barbara Schnieper (SUI) and Judy KM could not be caught in the €28,500 Allianz Prize CSI 5*-W last Saturday at the 2025 Stuttgart German Masters, speeding past 25 other combinations in the €28,500 Allianz Prize CSI 5*-W. The Swiss rider and […]

A Big Win by Liechtenstein’s Jennifer Hockstaedter in the EGO 7 Speed Challege CSI 5*-W

Verona, Italy – November 08, 2025 – An extraordinary turn of speed from the 13-year-old Belgian-bred gelding Moeboetoe v/d Roshoeve proved the winning formula for Liechtenstein’s Jennifer Hockstaedter (LIE) in this afternoon’s EGO 7 Speed Challenge CSI 5*-W at Jumping Verona 2025. “I had my plan and he is such a fast […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines Equita Lyon CSI 5*-W & CSI 2*

Lyon, France – October 29, 2025 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2025 editions of the Longines Equita Lyon CSI 5*-W & CSI 2*. The event features the second leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Western European League attracting the likes of: Martin Fuchs (SUI), […]