Category: Jumper News Schweiz

Swiss Show Supremacy in the Opening leg of Longines EEF Nations Cup Series at Gorla Minore

Gorla Minore, Italy – April 26, 2024 – A thrilling jump-off against Germany led to Switzerland to claim the top spot at the first qualifying competition of the Longines EEF Series, once again hosted at the Italian venue of Gorla Minore. The United Arab Emirates produced a fantastic […]

Longines EEF Series Back for Fourth Season – Calendar of Events Announced

Zaventem, Belgium – February 29, 2024 – The Longines EEF Series is back for its fourth edition, offering a summer-long Nations Cup competition and a dazzling final in Warsaw. Gorla once again kicks things off for the 8 regional qualifiers, in which two new events enter the calendar. […]

Martin Fuchs & Bastille Blaze to Claim the Royal Bliss Trophy CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 23, 2024 – Top Swiss rider, Martin Fuchs (SUI), who is sixth in the Longines Rankings, had an impressive win in the €29,100 Royal Bliss Trophy CSI 4*, a 1.50 Ranking class today, in the main, David Broome arena.  His mount […]

Steve Guerdat & Lucky Fauntleroy are Foot Perfect in the Geolastic Small Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 17, 2024 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) is no stranger to the top of the podium nor the Sunshine Tour, he is currently ranked number three in the world and on Saturday showed his class in the Small Tour, €29,400 Geolastic Small […]

Steve Guerdat & Jeanne Sadran: Carried Away by the Crowd in Bordeaux!

Bordeaux, France – February 04, 2023 – Swiss rider Steve Guerdat (SUI) loves these atmospheres, like the one in Bordeaux, where the public “carries” the sport and the athletes to victory. Four years after winning this FEI Longines World Cup Grand Prix with the chestnut Victorio des Frotards, […]

Edouard Schmitz Speeds to the Top at the Andalucía Pre-Sunshine Tour CSI 2*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – January 20, 2024 –Swiss rider Edouard Schmitz (SUI) was the only rider to finish in under 62 seconds on Saturday in the first Longines Ranking class of the 2024 Andalucía Pre-Sunshine Tour. He was riding ‘Abdul-Jabbar du Gibet’ the nine year old, […]

Pius Schwizer Speeds to Victory on Home Soil at the CHI Classics of Basel

Basel, Switzerland – January 12, 2024 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) strikes again! After winning the €15,100 Gönnerclub Pferdesport Basel Prize CSI 5*-W with the same mount the day before, the Swiss and AK’s Courage sped to victory in the €30,600 Land Rover Prize CSI 5*-W last Friday during […]

Georg Kaehny Awarded the Longines Owner of the Year for the Second Time in a Row

Basel, Switzerland – January 12, 2024 – Once again, Switzerland’s Georg Kaehny, owner of the horses King Edward and Iliana ridden by the Swedish rider Henrik Von Eckermann, Longines FEI World number 1 in the Longines jumping rankings, wins for the second time in a row the Longines […]

List of All Major FEI Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

Basel, Switzerland – January 10, 2024– It’s showtime for showjumping once again as the holidays are over and the noble sport shifts to a higher gear this week with several important FEI-level competitions taking place all over the world. The 2023/2024 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Western […]

Questions & Answers with Rolex Grand Slam Course Designer Gerard Lachat

For you, why is the CHI Geneva such a special show?  The atmosphere at the CHI Geneva is incredibly special – everything is under one roof, and is extremely well thought out. The Dutch Masters is similar, it has an incredible competition but the arena is much smaller. The CHI Geneva is known for its grandness and the size of its main arena […]

Beat Mandli & Amiro B Z Dazzle in the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – December 09, 2023 – Holiday lights and packed stands set the stage for the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3* during Week I of the 2023 December Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. A field of elite show jumping athletes representing 10 different […]

Steve Guerdat Reigns Supreme for the Third Time in the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final

Geneva, Switzerland – December 08, 2023 – Anticipation was palpable in the air of the Palexpo as the CHI Geneva’s passionate and knowledgeable crowd prepared for the 22nd running of the prestigious Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final. The innovative and globally-renowned class, often compared to the Nitto ATP […]

Ten Nations Confirmed for the 2024 Longines League of Nationsâ„¢

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 06, 2023 – The highly-anticipated Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ series proudly unveils the ten equestrian nations set to compete in this brand-new international team Jumping spectacle. This groundbreaking series, set to kick off in Abu Dhabi (UAE) in February 2024, reimagines the storied history […]

Riders & Horses for the CHI Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 06, 2023 – It`s showtime for showjumping at the CHI Geneva and the fourth jewel of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. As the current Rolex Grand Slam contender, Martin Fuchs (SUI) leads a long list of Titans of the sport set to […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

Geneva, Switzerland – December 06, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the CHI Geneva and the fourth jewel of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, one of the most important competitions of the year. Another important event promises to bring much excitement to the Desert International […]

CHI Geneva: The Pinnacle of Equestrianism

Geneva, Switzerland – November 29, 2023 â€“ The Concours Hippique International de Genève (the CHI Geneva) will unite the world’s best show jumpers in the home city of the show’s Presenting Sponsor, Rolex. First staged in 1926, it has been voted the best indoor jumping event on 10 occasions. […]

Iron Dames Equestrian Welcomes Sanne Thijssen to Elite Global Champions League Women Team!

Zug, Switzerland – November 24, 2023 – Iron Dames Equestrian, a pioneering initiative in the world of equestrian sports, is delighted to announce the addition of renowned Dutch rider Sanne Thijssen (NED) to its elite women’s team, Cannes Stars powered by Iron Dames. The project was launched in September, as an extension […]

Swiss Precision! Martin Fuchs & Bastille are the Best at the Longines Equita Lyon!

Lyon, France – November 05, 2023 – This morning, the Swiss national anthem rang out once again in the international arena at the Longines Equita Lyon – Concours Hippique International, as Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Bastille won the Prix Sommer, a 1.50-metre class against the clock. In fact, Swiss riders dominated the […]

Steve Guerdat Claims the Equita Masters for the First Time at Lyon!

Lyon, France – November 04, 2023 – The twenty top-ranked pairs from Friday’s Longines Grand Prix took part in the prestigious €100,000 Equita Masters CSI 5*-W, presented by Hermès Sellier, organised over two rounds on Saturday evening at the Longines Equita Lyon CSI 5*-W & CSI 2*, Concours […]

Beat Mändli & Chartraine Pre Noir Chase Victory in the $78,000 Speed Final CSI 5*

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 27, 2023 – Swiss Olympic team silver medalist Beat Mändli (SUI) headlined the feature class on Friday, October 27, at the 2023 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrianâ„¢. Riding Chartraine Pre Noir, Mändli outraced the field to win the $78,000 […]

A Winning Debut by Pius Schwizer & Dubai du Bois Pinchet in the Hubside Store Grand Prix CSI 3*!

Grimaud, France – October 15, 2023 – The 2023 Hubside Jumping Fall Tour came to an end on Sunday and it was Pius Schwizer (SUI) who reigned supreme in the €60,000 Hubside Store Grand Prix CSI 3*. Despite competing in the first week in FEI- classes together, the […]

Elian Baumann is the Best in Winning Round Challenge CSI 4*-W at the Morocco Royal Tour – Tétouan

Tétouan, Morocco – October 08, 2023 – Besides the €98,000 H.R.H The Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan Grand Prix CSI 4*-W, another major competition took place on Sunday during the first leg of the 2023 Morocco Royal Tour CSI 4*-W in Tétouan. Earlier in the day, the €26,200 Prix […]

Introducing the Longines League of Nationsâ„¢: A Brand-New Look for a New Era of Team Jumping

Lausanne, Switzerland – October 05, 2023 – In a creative one-two punch, the highly anticipated Longines League of Nations™ series unveils its brand alongside an all-new digital hub today – a website designed to reflect the fresh, vibrant blueprint of the new series that kicks off in Abu Dhabi in […]

One Hand Act, Two Hands on the Trophy! Martin Fuchs & Leone Jei Fly into History Winning the $3,000,000 CPKC International Grand Prix CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 10, 2023 â€“ The Spruce Meadows grounds were full and the International Ring packed with fans for the feature afternoon event, the $ 3,000,000 CPKC ‘International’ CSIO 5*, presented by Rolex – part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. This […]

Martin Fuchs Triumphant in the $150,000 Tourmaline Oil Cup CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 08, 2023 â€“ The $150,000 Tourmaline Oil Cup CSIO 5* 1.60m started tonight’s WestJet Evening of the Horse. Twenty-nine athletes rode through the Clock Tower, for some, their last chance to qualify for the CPKC ‘International’, presented by Rolex competition on Sunday. […]

European Champion Steve Guerdat Flies the Highest in the $175,000 ATCO Electric Six Bar CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 08, 2023 – Fans packed into the stands of the Spruce Meadows International Ring for the WestJet Evening of the Horse, to take in the action of the $175,000 ATCO Electric Six Bar. The competition where each round, the jumps get taller. […]

Martin Fuchs & Bastille are the Best in the $100,000 ATCO Cup CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 07, 2023 â€“ Over 40 competitors stepped onto the International Ring this morning to get the show jumping action started for Thursday of the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* & CSI 2*. Riders had to cover the ground at a speed of […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines CSI 4* of Ascona

Ascona, Switzeerland – September 06, 2023 – It`s the best of Switzerland against the rest of the world as Bryan Balsiger (SUI), the defending champion of the â‚¬100,000 Longines Grand Prix of Ascona CSI 4*, leads a stellar field of Swiss riders, including Pius Schwizer (SUI), Alain Jufer (SUI), […]

Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament: Intense Competition & Equestrian Mastery

Geneva, Switzerland – August 30, 2023 – The Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament CSIO 5*, staged on the outskirts of Calgary in Canada, is widely regarded as the leading equestrian event in North America. From 6–10 September, the world’s best horse and rider combinations will gather to contest the […]

Swiss Celebrate Special Win in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ of Ireland CSIO 5*

Dublin, Ireland – August 11, 2023 – It has taken 40 years to make it happen, but on Friday Team Switzerland held the Aga Khan Cup CSIO 5* aloft when winning the sixth and last leg of the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ Europe Division I series in […]