Category: Jumper News Schweiz

Coronavirus Causes LGCT & GCL to Reschedule Events in Mexico City, Miami Beach & Shanghai

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – March 12, 2020 – The Longines Global Champions Tour and Global Champions League are re-scheduling the upcoming events in Mexico City, Miami Beach and Shanghai to new dates this year due to the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We are working with the Alliance of […]

Thomas Fuchs: Showjumping Champion, Trainer & Father of Rolex Grand Slam Contender Martin Fuchs

When did you think that Martin had what it takes to reach the top? When he’d finished competing in the Juniors, that’s when I realized he might have the potential to reach the top. At the beginning, it was more my wife who went to the shows with […]

Jane Richard Philips & Kenia van’T Laerhof Fly to First in €51,100 Speed Class CSI 5* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – Friday, February 28, 2020 – Excitement and action combined to keep fans on the edge of their seats on the second day of Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab Presented by Longines, in the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. The international equestrian event, which Al Shaqab […]

Steve Guerdat & Ulysse des Forets Supreme in €26,200 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – Friday, February 28, 2020 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Ulysse des Forets won Friday’s €26,200 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* on Friday during the third week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour’s Spring MET II in Oliva Nova, Spain. The  Swiss guided the 12-year-old bay Selle […]

Pius Schwizer & Cas Cruise to Win $318,500 ATG Winning Round CSI 5* at Gothenburg Horse Show

Gothenburg, Sweden – Saturday, February 22, 2020 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Cas galloped to victory in the SEK $318,500 ATG Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Gothenburg Horse Show CSI 5*-W at Scandinavium Arena in Gothenburg, Sweden. The Swiss rode the 12-year-old Holsteiner gelding (Casall x Baldini I) towards victory across the […]

Beat Mandli & Dibatsja Dominate to Win $36,600 Bruins Tour Grand Prix CSI 2* at the Palm Beach Masters

Wellington, Florida, USA – Friday, February 14, 2020 – Beat Mändli (SUI) and Dibatsja were supreme in the $36,600 Bruins Tour Grand Prix CSI 2* last Friday during “Nations Cup Week” at the Palm Beach Masters Series®. The Swiss and Grant Road Partners’ 12-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood mare (Veron […]

Patience Pays Off for Beat Mändli & Vic des Cerisiers in the $72,900 Suncast Grand Prix Qualifier CSIO 5* at the Palm Beach Masters

Wellington, Florida – Thursday, February 13, 2020 – Beat Mändli (SUI) may have been fastest aboard Vic des Cerisiers in the nine-horse jump-off that decided the $72,900  Suncast Grand Prix Qualifier CSIO 5*, but he attributed his victory to patience. “We let him grow up really slow. Now, he’s […]

Jane Richard Philips Jumps to Victory in Two-Phase Challenge at the Sunshine Tour CSI 2*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 12, 2020 – The well known 5* international showjumper, Jane Richard Philips (SUI), was the winner of the first Big Class here at the Tour today, on her long term partner the 9-year-old old Fouego de la Crosiere (Nabab de Reve […]

Martin Fuchs Masters the Course on the Derby Field for a 1-2 in $73,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 4* at WEF

Wellington, Florida – Friday, January 31, 2020 – The Derby field at Equestrian Village (home to the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival) wrapped up its third day of action in week four with the $73,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic CSI 4*. It was Swiss rider Martin Fuchs (SUI)– ranked […]

Pius Schwizer & Cas Catapult to Win €26,800 Seacon Logistics Prize CSI 2* at Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – January 18, 2020 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Cas won the €26,800 Seacon Logistics Prize CSI 2* yesterday during the New Year Tour at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen in Kronenberg, The Netherlands. The Swiss and the 12-year-old dark bay Holsteiner gelding (Casall x […]

Steve Guerdat Rides Victorio des Frotards to Victory in $210,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 12, 2020 – In the 90th World Cup competition of his spectacular career, three-time series champion Steve Guerdat (SUI) galloped to victory with Victorio des Frotards in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2019/2020 Western European League qualifier on home ground at Basel in […]

Bryan Balsiger & Ak’s Courage Are the Best in $30,000 Abt Automobile Prize CSI 5* at Longines Basel

Basel, Switzerland – January 11, 2020 – Bryan Balsiger (SUI) and Ak’s Courage won the CHF $30,000 Abt Automobile Prize CSI 5* today during the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W in Switzerland. The Swiss and the 11-year-old grey German Sport Horse mare (Chepetto C x Lennon 5) triumphed in […]

Martin Fuchs & The Sinner Soar to First in €170,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup London CSI 5*-W at Olympia

London, England – December 22, 2019 – Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs (SUI) scooped his second win of the 2019/2020 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ – Western European League at the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W at Olympia, London (GBR) this afternoon where Austria’s Max Kuhner (AUT) lined up second […]

Steve Guerdat & Venard de Cerisy Claim $100,000 Coupe de Genève at CHI of Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 14, 2019 – It was a battle between two of Switzerland’s equestrian heroes for the jackpot with Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Venard de Cerisy claiming the win in the CHF $100,000 Coupe de Geneve CSI 5* yesterday during the CHI of Geneva 5* at […]

Janika Sprunger & King Edward Reign Supreme in $370,300 Grand Prix of Poznan CSI 4*

Poznan, Poland – Janika Sprunger (SUI) and King Edward reigned supreme in the PLN $370,300 Grand Prix of Poznan CSI 4* for the President of PKO Bank Polski Award, presented by the President of Poznan during the Cavaliada Tour CSI 4* in Poland. Five of the fifty riders […]

Martin Fuchs & Tam Tam du Valon Crowned in €115,000 Mercedes German Master CSI 5*

Stuttgart, Germany – November 15, 2019 – Boy that was close! Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Tam Tam du Valon won the €115,000 Mercedes German Master CSI 5*, the second most important class at the Stuttgart German Masters CSI 5*-W, securing the victory by the narrow margin of 46 hundredths […]

Martin Fuchs & Chica B Z Blaze to Victory in €30,000 Aragon Robotics Prize CSI 5* at Stuttgart German Masters

Stuttgart, Germany – November 15, 2019  – European champion Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Chica B Z won the €30,000 Aragon Robotics Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Stuttgart German Masters CSI 5*-W in Germany. Martin Fuchs (SUI) & Chica B Z The Swiss and the 10-year-old grey Zangersheide mare (Canturano […]

Martin Fuchs & Tam Tam du Valon Top €95,000 Selleria Equipe Prize CSI 5* at Jumping Verona

Verona, Italy – November 09, 2019 – Reigning European champion, world number 2 and current leader of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Western European League, Martin Fuchs (SUI), scorched to victory in the €95,000 Selleria Equipe Prize CSI 5* with his new horse, Tam Tam du Valon, at Jumping […]

Martin Fuchs & Clooney Defend Title in €300,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Lyon CSI 5*-W

Lyon, France – November 03, 2019 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) and his brilliant gelding Clooney 51 showed exactly why they are the superstars of the sport right now when scorching to victory in the €300,000 Longines FEI Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Lyon CSI 5*-W, the third leg of […]

Pius Schwizer & Balou Rubin R Power to Win €30,000 Fortum HorsePower Prize CSI 5*-W at Helsinki

Helsinki, Finland – October 25, 2019 – In recent years, Friday evening’s €30,000 Fortum HorsePower International Prize CSI 5*-W has been successful for Swiss riders, and the streak continued also this year when Pius Schwizer on Balou Rubin R  claimed top honors in the 1.45m speed challenge. With an amazing round in […]

Bryan Balsiger is the Best in Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Oslo CSI 5*-W

Oslo, Norway – October 21, 2019 – It was a really big day for Switzerland’s Bryan Balsiger (SUI) who galloped to victory with the gallant grey gelding, Clouzot de Lassus, at the first leg of the 2019/2020 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ – Western European League in Oslo, […]

Beat Mändli & Galan S Claim the Jackpot in $60,000 Pennsylvania Big Jump

Harrisburg, PA – October 17, 2019 – After a thrilling jump-off in Thursday’s $60,000 Pennsylvania Big Jump, Switzerland’s Beat Mändli (SUI) won it with Grant Road Partners LLC’s Galan S. Course designer Michel Vaillancourt (CAN) set a challenging track at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show (PNHS), which saw just five out of 24 […]

Pius Schwizer Speeds to Win €30,000 CHG Grand Prix CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – October 06, 2019 – The first week of the Autumn MET I 2019 concluded on Sunday with a win for Swiss rider Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Chidame Z (Chippendale Z x Quidam de Revel) in the  €30,000 Grand Prix CSI 2*, presented by CHG – Construcciones Hispano […]

Steve Guerdat & Alamo Supreme in €275,500 Grand Prix of Waregem CSI 5*

Waregem, Belgium – September 29, 2019 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Alamo claimed top honors in the €275,500 Grand Prix of Waregem – Memorial Johan Dejager CSI 5*, presented by Land Rover today during the Waregem Horse Week CSI 5*/2* in Waregem, Belgium. The riders got to jump a very […]

Steve Guerdat & Albfuehren’s Maddox Top €25,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Equieffe Classics

Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Albfuehren’s Maddox won the €25,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* yesterday during the Equieffe Classics CSI 2* at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre in Gorla Minore, Italy. The Swiss and the 8-year-old bay Swedish Warmblood stallion (Cohiba 1198 x Maraton) dominated the jump-off, claiming the victory […]

Pius Schwizer & Cortney Cox Cruise to Win €50,700 Grand Prix de la Mairie de Mâcon CSI 3*

Mâcon Chaintré, France – Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Cortney Cox won the €50,700 Prix de la Mairie de Mâcon CSI 3* yesterday during the Mâcon Chaintré Jumping International CSI 3* in France. Pius Schwizer (SUI) & Cortney Cox The Swiss and the 10-year-old chestnut Mecklenburg (Carlo x Espri) earned […]

Martin Fuchs & Clooney 51 Crowned European Champions!

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – August 25, 2019 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) became the sixth Swiss rider in the 62-year history of the event to claim individual Jumping gold at the 2019 Longines FEI European Championships today  in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. At last year’s FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Tryon, […]