La Baule, France – May 07, 2022 – It was a great Saturday for top sport at the Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5* and a former number one ranked rider in the world stole the spotlight as the Swiss anthemn was played over the stands and […]
Fontainebleau, France – April 23, 2022 – The Swiss flag flew high above all others on Saturday at Le Grand Parquet as Edouard Schmitz (SUI) guided Balenciana K to victory in the €30,000 CWP Speed Challenge CSI 4* during Le Printemps des Sports Équestres at the majestic venue in […]
Leipzig, Germany – April 10, 2022 – Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs (SUI) was rightly proud when standing top of the podium as winner of the 2022 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final CSI 5*-W in Leipzig, Germany today. He came so close to clinching the trophy at the last Final […]
Leipzig, Germany – April 07, 2022 – Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs (SUI) flew into the lead at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final 2022 in Leipzig, Germany today where Austria’s Max Kühner (AUT) and Elektric Blue P finished second ahead of Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL) and Count Me […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – April 06, 2022 – Defending champion, Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat (SUI), has won the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ title three times during his sparkling career. He talks about his hopes for the 2022 Final in Leipzig, Germany this week….. How is the lead-in to this […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – March 27, 2022 – The third and last week of Spring MET III 2022 in Oliva Nova, Spain, came to a conclusion on Sunday with the €51,800 CHG Grand Prix CSI 3* presented by and it was Switzerland’s Edwin Smits (SUI) on Farezzo that […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 20, 2022 – Brazil continued to shine as the best on Sunday at the 2022 Sunshine Tour. The week’s most important FEI Longines Ranking class, the €95,380 Suzuki Grand Prix CSI 4* feature the top 50 riders and horses of the […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 18, 2022 – Another picturesque morning at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) set the stage for a day full of competition during the Horseware Ireland-sponsored week 10 of the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Alongside its FEI-rated four-star jumper classes and variety […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 11, 2022 – The organisers of The Dutch Masters delivered world-class sport on the opening day of the first Rolex Grand Slam Major of the year. The VDL Groep Prize was the highlight of the day with Rolex Grand Slam live contender, Martin […]
Doha, Qatar– March 04, 2022 – In the perfect prelude to Saturday’s Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix it was Martin Fuchs (SUI) and 11-year-old Conner Jei who stormed to the top of the podium with ease. Under the lights of the enormous Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, […]
What are your goals, dreams and ambitions for 2022? My main goal for this year is to do well at all the Rolex Majors and the other Rolex Grands Prix; they are my main focus. In addition, I am aiming for the FEI World Equestrian Games TM and the FEI […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 20, 2022 – More than one Swiss rider stole the spotlight last Sunday on the final day of the second week of the 2022 Sunshine Tour. Besides Steve Guerdat’s win in the Big Tour Grand Prix CSI 4*, in the Hickstead […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 20, 2022 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) had a great win in the €95,380 Sunshine Tour Grand Prix CSI 4* here at the 2022 Andalucía Sunshine Tour. He was riding ’Albfuehren’s Maddox’ the bay Swedish Warmblood who is by ‘Cohiba 1198’, dam sire […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 12, 2022 – The Swiss anthem rang out across the lovely grass Hickstead arena here today at Montenmedio. This time it was to celebrate a prestigious win for Steve Guerdat (SUI) in yet another of the most important Longines Ranking classes […]
Opglabbeek, Belgium – January 16, 2022 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) and WH Delilah powered to victory in the Hippomundo Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday at Sentower Park. A total of 63 combinations entered the ring for the 1.45m jump-off challenge with 16 of them advancing to the […]
Basel, Switzerland – December 30, 2021 – The permit for the Longines CHI Classics Basel has been withdrawn – the event is cancelled. It is with the greatest regret that the organisers of the Longines CHI Classic Basel are forced to cancel the equestrian event planned for 13 […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 12, 2021 – Rolex Testimonee Martin Fuchs (SUI) riding Leone Jei claimed the final equestrian Major of 2021, winning the prestigious Rolex Grand Prix at the Concours Hippique International de Genève (CHI Geneva), becoming the first rider in the history of the competition to win […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – December 23, 2021 – In accordance with the FEI Veterinary Regulations 2022 the Horse Health Requirements are being rolled out globally as of 01 January 2022. Derived from the EHV-1 By-Laws, applied in Mainland Europe from 31 May to 31 December 2021, the Horse Health Requirements have been put in […]
London, England – December 16, 2021 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) was definitely the star of the day during the opening day of the 2021 The London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W at ExCel London on Thursday. The fourth ranked rider in the world teamed up with Tam Tam […]
Where does your passion for horses and show jumping come from? It’s a long story… I’ve always liked horses since I was a child, and we had a training centre close to our apartment. I always asked my parents if we could go there but we couldn’t afford […]
Aside from it being your home show, why is CHI Geneva so special to you? CHI Geneva is not just special for me, all the riders feel really welcome here, but obviously as a Swiss rider, the support of the home crowd and the fans is huge. For […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 12, 2021 – The world watched on in anticipation, as the final 2021 Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major – the Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* – played out at CHI Geneva 5* in Switzerland, with 16 out of the world’s current top […]
You must be delighted that this year’s edition of CHI Geneva is going ahead, after last year’s cancellation due to COVID-19? Yes, very much so, the last year has been extraordinary. We haven’t been able to see the horses compete as much and as regularly, as in normal […]
Geneva, Switzerland, December 10, 2021 – The 20th edition of the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final is on today with some of the best riders and horses in the world set to compete for a generous jackpot, fame and glory. The participants in the two-round 1.60m challenge has already […]
Geneva, Switzerland, December 9, 2021 – The Concours Hippique International de Genève (CHI Geneva) returns to the Palexpo arena from 9–12 December for the 60th edition of the prestigious show. The Rolex Grand Prix and the Rolex International Jumping Riders Club (IJRC) Top 10 Final are notable highlights during […]
La Coruña, Spain – December 08, 2021 – The 2021/2022 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Western European is back on this week during the winter edition of the CSI Casas Novas A Coruña 5*-W. Legends of the noble sport such as Ludger Beerbaum (GER), Marcus Ehning (GER) […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – December 06, 2021 – After nearly two years of waiting, the highly anticipated CHI Geneva returns from 9-12 December, representing the fourth and final Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of the year. The show will host an impressive number of world-class horse and […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 02, 2021 – The number of entries for the Concours Hippique International de Genève (CHIG) grows with every passing year, a reflection of its continuing appeal to drivers and riders. And once again, the very best of them will be at Palexpo this year, […]
What are you goals for the rest of this year, and what are your plans, dreams and ambitions for 2022? This year, I was selected to jump in a few World Cups for the first time, which has been an amazing experience. I am competing in the World […]
Valence, France – November 26, 2021 – Bryan Balsiger (SUI), European team champion, won the feature class of the day during the first week of the inaugural edition of the Hubside Jumping Winter Tour. The young Swiss teamed up with Don Juan 111 Z, reigning supreme in the […]
