Category: Jumper News Schweiz

Meet the Next Generation: Questions & Answers with Alexandra Amar

Why is CHI Geneva such a special show? It’s a home show so it’s already something special, as you’re competing in front of your home crowd, which is really lovely. For my part, I’ve been selected to compete at CHI Geneva three times, which means a lot to […]

Questions & Answers with Dr. Marco Hermann – FEI Veterinary Delegate at the CHI of Geneva

What is your role at CHI Geneva? I am the veterinary delegate for the FEI at CHI Geneva. I am in charge of looking at the veterinary rules set by the FEI and making sure that they are implemented correctly. This starts with the organisation of the veterinary […]

The Curtains Close for Clooney at the CHI of Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 13, 2022 – There was some superb sporting entertainment on the programme Sunday afternoon at the CHI of Geneva, but before it got under way, there was emotional interlude, with the stunning grey coming out for a special retirement ceremony. As the gelding made […]

Rolex Grand Slam Rider Watch: Favorites to Steal the Spotlight at Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 07, 2022 – After his sensational win at in the CP ‘International’, Presented by Rolex at The CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament, Germany’s Daniel Deusser (GER) will be looking to continue his impressive form in the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Majors, having won two […]

Martin Fuch’s Clooney to Bid Farewell at the CHI of Geneva this Week

Geneva, Switzerland – He has been on the world’s most beautiful arenas, but he has been missing a final goodbye. Clooney, who has one of the most impressive list of awards of the past decade, will say goodbye at the CHI Geneva on Sunday, December 11, before the […]

Biggest Stars of Equestrian Sports Set to Descend on Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 01, 2022 – A total of 113 riders and drivers from 21 nations will be taking part in the 61st Concours Hippique International de Genève (CHIG), to be held at Palexpo on 7-11 December. Appearing at the event’s many jumping, indoor cross-country and driving […]

Extra Day Added to the 2022 Editon of the CHI Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – November 29, 2022 – The highly anticipated CHI Geneva returns this year from 7 – 11 December with an extra day of competition added to the already speculator schedule of sport and entertainment. Taking place on Wednesday, December 7, the additional day will enable the […]

Bryan Balsiger is the Best in the €25,500 Hubside Store Grand Prix CSI 2* at Valence

Valence, France – November 27, 2022 – Bryan Balsiger (SUI) was back on top of the podium as the best in the €25,500 Hubside Store Grand Prix CSI 2*, presented by Indexia on Sunday during the first week of the 2022 Winter Edition at the Hubside Jumping Valence […]

Alain Jufer Shows Consistency Again Again to Win €26,100 Barbate Trophy CSI 3* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – October 22, 2022 – Alain Jufer (SUI) was on fire at the 2022 Andalucía Sunshine Tour. In one week he had two wins, on Saturday with Dante MM after also having won the previous day with Dark Grey, a second place with […]

Bryan Balsiger & Dubai du Bois Pinchet Triumphant in $2,000,000 Longines FEI Jumping Word Cupâ„¢ CSI 5*-W at Oslo

Oslo, Norway – October 16, 2022 – In 2019 he did it with his great grey gelding Clouzot du Lassus and on Sunday young Swiss star Bryan Balsiger (SUI) did it again when winning the highly competitive opening leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ 2022/2023 Western […]

Bryan Balsiger Shows All the Courage to Claim €51,300 Hubside Store Jump-off Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – October 09, 2022 – We hadn’t seen them on such heights for a few months: the Swiss Bryan Balsiger and his mare Ak’s Courage were well and truly back, winning the feature class on Saturday, €51,300 Hubside Store Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* during the Hubside […]

Bryan Balsiger at his very Best to Win the €100,000 Grand Prix Longines of Ascona CSI 4*

Ascona, Switzerland – September 11, 2022 – Bryan Balsiger (SUI) was at his very best on Sunday at the Longines CSI Ascona CSI 4*. The Swiss teamed up with Dubai du Bois Pinchet, powering their way to victory in the €100,000 Grand Prix Longines of Ascona CSI 4*. […]

Jane Richard & Fouego de La Closiere Secure Top Podium Position at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – In a closely fought battle for a spot on the podium, Jane Richard (SUI) and Fouego de la Closiere won the 5* curtain raiser on opening day of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) of Valkenswaard, claiming top honors in the €25,700 Two-Phase Challenge […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the Second Team & Individual Competition at the World Championships

Herning, Denmark – August 10, 2022 – For the second day in a row it’s showtime for showjumping at the 2022 Agria FEI Jumping World Championships, presented by Helgstrand at Stutteri ASK Stadium in Herning, Denmark. The pursuit of both individual and team gold continues with the running […]

Back-to-Back! Martin Fuchs Teams up with Leone Jei to Win the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Dinard CSI 5* Again

Dinard, France – July 31, 2022 – The last day of competition at the Jumping International de Dinard, in Val Porée stadium, took place this Sunday, with three major events held exclusively on the grassy field: the Grand Prix of the CSI 3*, CSI 1* and CSI 5*. […]

Guerdat Gallops to Claim the Gold in Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Dinard

Dinard, France – July 28, 2022 – The first day of competition of the Jumping international de Dinard CSI 5* & CSI 3* took place this Thursday, in the prestigious Val Porée equestrian stadium. Nine classes were proposed for the day, five on the grass track, four on […]

Swiss Equestrian Federation Announces Team for 2022 FEI World Championships in Herning

Geneva, Switzerland – July 20, 2022 – The Jumping Selection Committee and the Swiss Equestrian Federation (SVPS) have annnounced the Swiss showjumping team for the upcoming 2022 ECCO FEI World Championships, from the 6th to the 14th of August, in Herning, Denmark. The following combinations have been selected to represent Switzerland […]

Martin Fuchs Ready to Defend Title in the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix de Dinard CSI 5*

Dinard, France – July 20, 2022 – During the Jumping International de Dinard, Martin Fuchs (SUI), who will celebrate his thirtieth birthday on July 13, will be keen to defend the €500,000  Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* title he won with Conner Jei (Conner 70) in 2021. The son […]

Martin Fuchs Wins the “Love Battle” against Fiancée Topping the €100,000 Frecciarossa Grand Prix CSI 4* at Milan

Milan, Italy – June 26, 2022 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) honored his position as number one in the FEI world ranking in the best possible way. At the San Siro Racecourse show he rode The Sinner to win the €100,000 Frecciarossa Grand Prix CSI 4* – Graziano Mancinelli Trophy (two […]

Beat Mändli & Chartraine Pre Noir Top $138,600 Serra Traverse City Grand Prix CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 26, 2022 – Beat Mändli (SUI) capped off an extraordinary two weeks in Traverse City with a win in Sunday’s $138,600 Serra Traverse City Grand Prix CSI 3*. His winning mount, Chartraine Pre Noir, owned by Grant Road Partners LLC, posted one […]

Martin Fuchs & The Sinner Fly to the Top in €26,000 Tenute Sella Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Milan, Italy – June 24, 2022 – World number one rider Martin Fuchs (SUI) instantly left his mark on the 2022 Frecciarossa Milano Jumping Cup CSI 4* last Friday at the San Siro Racecourse. The 29-year-old Swiss rider, recently back at the top of the FEI ranking, rode […]

Beat Mändli & Vic des Cerisiers Victorious in $37,000 Launch Consulting Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 24, 2022 – Beat Mändli (SUI) is done being a bridesmaid in Traverse City. Already three times a second-place finisher since arriving during week two of the Traverse City Spring series, presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, he secured the win […]

Alain Jufer Charges to the Top in Speed Challenge CSIO 5* at Sopot

Sopot, Poland – June 12, 2022 – For the second day in a row, the Swiss flag rose the highest above the rest after the victory by Alain Jufer (SUI) and Cornet MM in the PLN $103,500 Porsche Centrum Sopot & Arco by Paco Perez Prize CSIO 5* […]

Martin Fuchs Flies Back to the Top of the Longines FEI World Rider Ranking

Lausanne, Switzerland – June 10, 2022 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) is back at the top of the Longines FEI Jumping World Ranking standings, accumulating 3156 points over the past 12 months. Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) jumped from third place to the second spot, having tallied 2964 over the same period. The leader […]

Pia Reich & PB Chaconie Power Past the Competition in €26,000 MS Direct Prize CSIO 5* at St. Gallen

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 05, 2022 – The German Pia Reich (GER) and PB Chaconie powered past the competition to win the €26,000 MS Direct Group Prize CSIO 5* last Sunday during the Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen. A total of 43 combinations took part in […]

Switzerland Prevail on Home Soil – Claim Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup CSIO 5* at St. Gallen

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 06, 2022 – They’d been waiting a long time – a full 26 years since last topping the line-up on home ground at the Grundenmoos Arena – so Tuesday’s Swiss victory in the first leg of the 2022 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup […]

A Crowning Moment as Fuchs Flies to First in €152,000 Longines Grand Prix of Switzerland CSIO 5*

St Gallen, Switzerland – June 04, 2022 – Swiss riders continued to shine on home soil last Friday at the Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen. A former world number one and currently ranked second in the Longines FEI Jumping Individual Ranking, Martin Fuchs (SUI) shone the brighest […]

Barbara Schnieper & Escoffier Excel in €26,000 Suttero Prize CSIO 5* at St. Gallen

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 03, 2022 – Barbara Schnieper (SUI) stole the spotlight on the opening day of the Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen, teaming up with Escoffier for the win in the feature class of the day, the €26,000 Suttero Prize CSIO 5*. A total […]

Pius Schwizer & Bakatina de Beaufour are the Best in Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Bourg-en-Bresse

Bourg-en-Bresse Ain, France – May 19, 2022 – The first day of FEI-level competition at the Jumping International de Bourg-en-Bresse took place on Thursday and it was the Swedish anthem that was heard during the awards ceremony of the €26,000 Leclerc Cap Emeraud Challenge CSI 4*. The first test […]

A More than Special Victory by Bryan Balsiger in €25,500 Celside Jump-off Challenge CSI 2* at Grimaud

Grimaud, France – May 13, 2022 – It was more than a special day for Bryan Balsiger (SUI) on Friday at the Hubside Jumping de Grimaud CSI 3* & 2*. The young Swiss star rode Just Special VK to victory in the €25,500 Celside Jump-off Challenge CSI 2*. […]