Category: Jumper News Schweiz

Steve Guerdat & Albfuehren’s Maddox are the €51,500 Masters in Grand Prix of Donaueschingen CSI 3*

Donaueschingen, Germany – August 15, 2021 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Albfuehren’s Maddox were the Masters in the Grand Prix of Donaueschingen CSI 3* last Sunday during the CHI of Donaueschingen 3*. A total of 53 combinations lined up for the 1.60m jump-off challenge. In the end, it […]

Horses Can Really Fly, even if They’re not Called Pegasus!

Lausanne, Switzerland – July 27, 2021 – Can horses fly? Well yes, they can if they’re Olympic athletes! And in a piece of history-making, 36 of them flew into Japan last night – the first full cargo load of horses ever to land in Haneda, the waterfront airport […]

Alain Jufer & Dante MM Dominate $125,000 PKO Bank Polski CSIO 4* at Warsaw Jumping

Warsaw, Poland – July 24, 2021 – The richness of Warsaw Jumping Saturday was marked by two major competitions, which counted as world-ranking qualifiers – the one with jump-off for the prize of PKO Bank Polski CSIO 4* and the preceding 145 cm speed competition for the Totalizator […]

Niklaus Schurtenberger & C-Steffra Soar to First in $375,000 Orlen Grand Prix CSIO 4* at Warsaw Jumping

Warsaw, Poland – July 23, 2021 – The Swiss Niklaus Schurtenberger (SUI) with mare C-Steffra have become the spectacular winners of Friday’s $375,000 Orlen Grand Prix of Warsaw CSIO 4*.  The 155 cm competition was unquestionably the toughest one along Friday’s menu list. Only five out 48 picked up […]

Edouard Schmitz & Quno Excel in $100,000 Speed Challenge CSIO 4* at Warsaw Jumping

Warsaw, Poland – July 22, 2021 – Swiss rider Edouard Schmitz (SUI) and his Quno topped the ranking list of Thursday’s most important competition during the Warsaw Jumping CSIO 4*, one of the legs of the Longines EEF Series event – 150 cm Grand Prix qualifier, presented by […]

Steve Guerdat & Fanny Skalli: Showjumping’s Power Couple Take to the Skies at the Masters of Chantilly CSI 5*

Chantilly, France – July 10, 2021 – Saturday was a perfect day for the Guerdat (SUI) family on the Arena Grandes Ecuries, still as beautiful, still as green at the first edition of the Masters of Chantilly CSI 5*. An almost honeymoon setting for a beautiful couple’s story. […]

FEI Celebrates its Centenary

Lausanne, Switzerland – July 09, 2021 – As the FEI celebrates its centenary, one man’s name stands out when it comes to the development of equestrian sport over the last 100 Years – journalist, historian, art collector and creator of the FEI World Cupâ„¢ Jumping series Mr. Max […]

Steve Guerdat & PB Maserati Turn on the Turbo to Win €51,100 Ducati Prize CSI 5* at Chantilly

Chantilly, France – July 10, 2021 – Saturday was a perfect day for the Guerdat (SUI) family on the Arena Grandes Ecuries, still as beautiful, still as green. An almost honeymoon setting for a beautiful couple’s story. Victory for Steve Guerdat (SUI) who won the Ducati Prize CSI […]

Swiss Equestrian Federation Announces Show Jumping Team for the Tokyo Olympic Games

Bern, Switzerland – July 05, 2021 – The Swiss Olympic Committee has announced their selection of riders and horses to represent the country in the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, as the requested by Swiss Equestrian Federation (SVPS).   The following four Swiss showjumpers (in alphabetical order) were […]

World’s Top Riders Return to The Royal Windsor Horse Show CHI 5* for the Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – June 29, 2021 – The Royal Windsor Horse Show CHI 5* will showcase the world’s finest equestrian athletes from 1-4 July. The event, held in the private grounds of Windsor Castle, where the public is afforded once-a-year access, features four days of spectacular competition – in […]

The Swiss Longlist for the Upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo

Bern, Switzerland – June 22, 2021 – In less than a month, the first competitions of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will begin, and the long list of riders for the Swiss Jumping Team were announced last week by the Swiss Equestrian Federation. The final selections will take place […]

Swiss Soar to the Top in €200,000 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of France CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 11, 2021 – New Chef d’Equipe Michel Sorg helped inspire Team Switzerland to their second title in a row at La Baule. Finishing on only 4 penalty points, thanks to a double clear from European Champion Martin Fuchs (SUI) on Conner 70 and a final spotless round […]

Niklaus Schurtenberger & Lireu Top $32,200 Les Trois Rois Schweizer Cup Final CSIO 5*

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 05, 2021 – Niklaus Schurtenberger (SUI) and Lireu turned on the nitro to win the $32,200 Les Trois Rois Schweizer Cup Final CSIO 5* on Saturday during the penultimate day of the Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen. The Swiss and the 10-year-old […]

Edouard Schmitz & Cortino Excel in $20,000 MS Direct Group Prize CSIO 5* at St. Gallen

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 05, 2021 – Another Swiss victory! Pouring rain made the challenging $20,000 MS Direct Group Prize CSIO 5* even more difficult. The 1.50 contest would have included a jump-off if at least two combinations had cleared the first round course, but Edouard Schmitz […]

Pius Schwizer & Balou Rubin R Speed to Win €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 04, 2021 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Balou Rubin R sped to the top of the podium in the €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* on Friday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard at Tops International Arena. Riding the 14-year-old bay Oldenburg gelding […]

Elin Ott & Remix Race to First in $30,600 Bemer & Epona Prize CSIO 5* at St. Gallen

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 04, 2021 – Switzerland continued to use “home court advantage” to claim another victory during the Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen in Switzerland, in fact, two female riders from the host nation claimed the top two spots on the podium in the […]

Janika Sprunger & Carlotta Power to Win Eggel & Partner Baumanagement Prize CSIO 5* at St. Gallen

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 03, 2021 – Swiss domination to start the show! The host country got off to a great start on the first day of the Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen. Besides the victories in the preliminary classes, the first important contest of the […]

St. Gallen Ready to Kick off 2021 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ Series

Lausanne, Switzerland – June 01, 2021 – With the equestrian sports calendar suddenly bursting into action again after the many complications imposed by the pandemic over the last year, this week all eyes are on St. Gallen in Switzerland where the much-anticipated Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ 2021 […]

Ten Teams Set to Clash in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Switzerland CSIO 5* at St. Gallen

St. Gallen, Switzerland – May 31, 2021 – In order to offer more countries opportunities to compete before the Olympic Games, ten teams will be admitted to the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Switzerland CSIO 5* on Sunday, 6 June 2021. In addition, as a result of […]

Steve Guerdat Claims the Gold Again – Triumphant in €95,000 MBE Grand Prix CSI 4*

Gorla Minore, Italy – May 16, 2021 – After winning the €200,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 5* the Sunday before, for the second week in a row, Steve Guerdat (SUI) soared to another victory in the feature contest of the week, this time in the €95,000 Mail Boxes […]

A Five-Star Victory for a Five-Star Dad! Steve Guerdat & Venard de Cerisy Triumph in €200,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – May 09, 2021 – The end of the Hubside Spring Tour de Grimaud-Gulf of Saint-Tropez which brought the world’s best riders together for two weeks on the French Riviera. This week Sadri Fegaier’s Haras des Grillons played host to the first CSI 5* outdoor show […]

World’s Top Riders Return to The Dutch Masters for First Major of the 2021 Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping

Geneva, Switzerland, 20 April 2021 â€“ The world’s top equestrian riders will gather at The Dutch Masters from 23–25 April, to contest the first Major in the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping in 2021. The Rolex Grand Prix, which culminates on Sunday 25 April, is the highlight of the rescheduled […]

Jane Richard Philips & Clipper du Haut du Roy Claim the Crown in €28,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Arezzo

Arezzo, Italy – April 18, 2021 – Jane Richard Philips (SUI) was back in the winner’s circle this weekend in Italy. The Swiss rider and Clipper du Haut du Roy claimed victory in the crown jewel class of the week, €28,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at the Arezzo […]

Pius Schwizer & Balou Rubin R Power to First in €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Ornago

Ornago, Italy – February 14, 2021 – The Swiss flag stood higher than the rest on Sunday as Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Balou Rubin R powered to victory in the €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* during the first week of the Jumping Malaspina CSI 2* at Scuderie Malaspina […]

Pius Schwizer & Balou Rubin R Race to Win Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 15, 2021 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Balou Rubin R powered to victory in the second €25,900 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* on Friday during the first week of the Spring MET I at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. The Swiss and the 2007 […]

Pius Schwizer & Balou Rubin R Power to First in €25,500 Speed Challenge CSI 2*

Gorla Minore, Italy – December 19, 2020 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Balou Rubin R were supreme in the €25,500 Longines Ranking Speed Challenge CSI 2* on Saturday during the second week of the Equieffe Christmas Show CSI 2* at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. The Swiss rode to […]

Martina Meroni & Rock de Vains Race to Win €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Gorla Minore

Gorla Minore, Italy – December 13, 2020 – Martina Meroni (SUI) and Rock de Vains were the stars of the first week of the Equieffe Christmas Show CSI 2*. The duo claimed top honors in the €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. […]

Jumping Longines Crans-Montana Comes to an End!

Crans-Montana, Switzerland – December 8, 2020 – The Jumping Longines Crans-Montana (JLCM) will no longer take place in the future. Indeed, its organizers were unable to renew their agreement with the Association of the Communes of Crans-Montana (ACCM), which brings together the three High-Plateau municipalities, namely Crans-Montana, Lens […]

Steve Guerdat & Uranie de Belcour Speed to Win €52,600 Madeleine Winter-Schulze Prize CSI 3*

Riesenbeck, Germany – December 04, 2020 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) was back at the top of the podium yesterday on the second day of the International German Show Jumping Championships CSI 3* & 2*. The Swiss rode Uranie de Belcour to victory in the feature class of the day, […]