Category: Jumper News Schweiz

Riders & Horses for the Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 01, 2023 – Individual glory and national pride is on the line this week during the Longines CSIO 5* of St Gallen at Switzerland this week. Steve Guerdat (SUI), Martin Fuchs (SUI), Pius Schwizer (SUI), Bryan Balsiger (SUI), Edouard Schmitz (SUI) lead the host […]

Martin Fuchs Crowned Champion of the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at Windsor Castle

Windsor, England – May 14, 2023 – The Royal Windsor Horse Show CSI 5* drew to a close after an incredible five days of top class equestrian action. The pinnacle Jumping competition of the Show, the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*, was won by Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs […]

Nadja Peter Steiner & Chaplin Cece Supreme in the €30,000 Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – April 09, 2023 – This week, action returned to Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Spain as the competitions at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour got underway with Spring MET IV 2023. The first week of competition concluded on Sunday with the Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau […]

Steve Guerdat Back on Top in the €60,000 Mascheroni Grand Prix CSI 3*

Gorla Minore, Italy – April 2, 2023 – Once a champion, always a champion! Steve Guerdat (SUI) was back on top on Sunday, on the final day of the fifth week of the Gorla Spring Tour at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. The all-time great teamed up with Double […]

Steve Guerdat & Dynamix de Belheme Deliver the Win in the €97,880 Equine America Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera – February 26, 2023 – The third week of the 2023 Andalucía Sunshine Tour came to an end on Sunday with the top 50 riders of the week participating in the  €97,880 Equine America Grand Prix CSI 4*, a Longines Ranking class and a […]

Pius Schwizer Powers Past the Field at the Gothenburg Horse Show CSI 5*

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 23, 2023 – FEI action got underway on Thursday at the 2023 edition of the Gothenburg Horse Show CSI 5* and it was Switzerland who got the upperhand over Sweden on home soil. Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Ambrosio d’Alcy powered past world number one […]

Pius Schwizer & Christina Charge to First in €27,000 Prix GSF CSI 5*-W at Bordeaux

Bordeaux, France – February 04, 2023 – Pius Schwizer (BRA) and Christina sped towards victory on Saturday at the Jumping International de Bordeaux CSI 5*-W, teaming up with Christina for top honors in the €27,000 Prix GSF CSI 5*-W. Twenty-seven combinations entered the ring for the 1.45m speed […]

Steve Guerdat & Is-Minka Claim Top Honors in the €52,600 CHG Grand Prix CSI 3* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 29, 2023 – The third and last week of Spring MET I 2023 in Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded with a Swiss win in the €52,600 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A Grand Prix CSI 3* – with the 2012 Olympic Champion Steve Guerdat […]

Martin Fuchs Flies to Another First-Place Finish at the Andalucía Pre-Sunshine Tour CSI 2*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – January 27, 2023 –  Number two in the World Rankings, Swiss rider, Martin Fuchs (SUI, once again demonstrated why he is world renown, with an elegant round winning today’s €26,200 Longines Ranking CSI 2* class; here at the 2023 Andalucía Pre-Sunshine Tour, […]

Martin Fuchs & Viper Z Victorious at the Andalucía Pre-Sunshine Tour CSI 2*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – January 20, 2023 – Number two Longines Ranked Swiss rider, Martin Fuchs (SUI), may be young but his ringcraft shone today at the Andalucía Pre Sunshine Tour, which is sponsored by the Consejería de Turismo, Cultura y Deporte y and cofunded by […]

Georg Kähny Awarded the Longines Owner of the Year Trophy for the First Time

Basel, Switzerland – January 13, 2023 – Switzerland’s Georg Kähny, owner of the horses King Edward and Iliana ridden by the Swedish rider Henrik Von Eckermann (SWE), wins for the first time the Longines Owner of the Year trophy. The award ceremony took place during the Longines CHI […]

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 […]