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Lucio Osório & Quastina Thrive at the Longines São Paulo Horse Show CSI 5*-W

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil – August 24, 2023 – The second day of CSI 5*-W competition at the 2023 Longines São Paulo Horse Show – The Indoor Jumping of Brazil got underway on Thursday at Sociedade Hipica Paulista (SHP). The most important showjumping event in South America […]

Sienna Charles & Valkiry de Zance Victorious at the Brussels Stephex Masters CSIO 5*

Brussels, Belgium – August 24, 2023 – Around 7 PM, the drums of our entertainment crew echoed, signaling the beginning of the first qualification round in the CSI5* competition. 55 competitors challenged each other in a lightning-fast trial over obstacles measuring 1.50 meters high. In total, 19 riders […]

Ireland’s Conor Swail Races to Victory at Major League Show Jumping Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – August 24, 2023 – Conor Swail of Ireland raced to victory in the $38,500 Mark Motors Group Qualifier CSI 2* held as part of the Major League Show Jumping Ottawa tournament on Thursday, August 24, at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON. Conor Swail […]

Unveiling the Spectacle: Longines Global Champions Tour Gallops Into Circus Maximus at Rome

Rome, Italy – August 24, 2022 – As breaths are held in anticipation, the spotlight is now firmly fixed on the iconic city of Rome, where the next chapter of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and GCL team series is set to unfold. The historic Circus Maximus, […]

Twelve Studbooks Confirmed for New WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy

Studbooks from all across Europe have confirmed their participation in the WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy from 28 September – 1 October, 2023. Held for the first time at the Longines Tops International Arena, the unique studbook team event allows studbooks to select their own horse and […]

Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome Announces Free Admission to Spectators

Rome, Italy – August 24, 2023 – The Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome is pleased to announce that tickets for the upcoming event will be available to spectators at no cost. The free entry aims to bring the thrill of world-class show jumping to a wider audience […]

It’s On! The Longines São Paulo Horse Show CSI 5* at Sociedade Hípica Paulista

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil – August 23, 2023 –With $1,800,000 million reais as the total purse, the event has a 5* level and brings to an end the observation period towards selection of the team for the 2023 Pan-American Games. Olympic riders Doda Miranda (BRA), Stephan Barcha […]

Riders & Horses for the Brussels Stephex Masters CSIO 5*

Wolvertem, Belgium – August 23, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2023 Brussels Stephex Masters CSIO 5*! It’s time to see the Red Devils go head-to-head against some of the best in the world on home soil, led by the the likes of Gregory Wathelet (BEL), Jérôme […]

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

Wolvertem, Belgium – August 23, 2023 – The summer might be winding down but the heat is on as three five-star attractions promise to showcase true airpower as the best high-flying beasts take to the skies in Europe and the Americas. The Brussels Stephex Masters leads the way, packing […]

Daniel Coyle Prevails as Irishmen Battle for First Place in the $38,500 Sprucewood Winning Round CSI 5*

Toronto, Canada – August 19, 2023 – The third leg of the 2023 Major League Show Jumping series brought much excitement to spectators at Angelstone Events on Saturday and two Irishmen were responsible for a ferocious battle in the $38,500 Sprucewood Winning Round CSI 5*. The Irish duel […]

Flying Tinker II Propels Mark Edwards to First in the £25,300 eVet Grand Prix CSI 2*

Bolesworth Castle, United Kingdom – August 20, 2023 – The last day of competition at the 2023 Al Shira’aa Bolesworth Young Horse Championships came to an end last Sunday at Bolesworth Castle. Besides the classes for young horses, the event was highlighted by CSI 2* competition too, especially with the running […]

Dawid Kubiak & Anastacia III are the Aces in the $109,100 Baborówko Grand Prix CSI 2*

Baborówko, Poland – August 20, 2023 – The 2023 Baborówko Equestrian Festival came to an end on Sunday at the Baborówko Equestrian Centre. The most important class of the Baborówko Jumping Show CSI 2* , included in the Longines Ranking, was won by Dawid Kubiak (POL) for the […]

Gentle Giant Propels Matthew Sampson to Win the $100,000 ATCO Cup Grand Prix CSI 3* at Thunderbird

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – August 20, 2023 – Following the awards presentation for the $100,000 ATCO Cup Grand Prix CSI 3* 1.50m on Sunday at Thunderbird Show Park, you might not have recognized the class winner. Equine America Ivanhoe GPH could be found standing still as a statue […]

Denis Lynch & Brooklyn Heights Shine the Brightest in the €97,700 Lugano Diamonds Trophy CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands — August 20, 2023 — In an electrifying finale to a spectacular weekend of top-notch sport and family entertainment, Denis Lynch (IRL) and the exceptional Brooklyn Heights emerged victorious in the €97,700 Lugano Diamonds Trophy CSI 5* at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI […]

Kent Farrington & Toulayna Thrive under the Lights in the $250,000 Kubota Grand Prix CSI 5*

Toronto, Canada – August 19, 2023 – The third leg of Major League Show Jumping came to a close at Angelstone in Ontario, CAN, on Saturday night with a benchmark win for U.S. Olympic team silver medalist Kent Farrington in the $250,000 Kubota Grand Prix CSI 5*. He […]

Tiffany Foster & Jetouelle-S Turn on the Afterburner to Win the Kubota Winning Round CSI 3*

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – August 19, 2023 – With a large string of international mounts, Tiffany Foster (CAN) arrived at Thunderbird Show Park in August with a strategic plan to maximize results for a group of young, up-and-coming horses. The Summer Fort Classic CSI 3* was made the […]

Electrifying Home Win for Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB in the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands — August 19, 2023 —The equestrian world witnessed an exhilarating moment of triumph as Sanne Thijssen (NED), with her incredible horse Con Quidam RB, secured a heart-stirring victory at the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5*. Emotions ran high as Thijssen, […]

Trailblazers Deliver the One-Two Punch & Nayel Nassar the Knock Out in the $485,500 Cabana Coast Team Competition

Toronto, Canada – August 18, 2023 – The sun went down and the Angelstone Events venue came alive Friday evening with a commanding victory from the Trelawny Trailblazers in the $485,500 Cabana Coast Team Competition CSI 5*. Daniel Bluman (ISR), Conor Swail (IRL) and Nayel Nassar (EGY)—all ranked […]

Kara Chad Chases Gold & Glory in the $38,500 George & Dianne Tidball Legacy Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – August 16, 2023 – Kara Chad (CAN) and Easy Boy d’Aubey Z positively laid down the gauntlet in Wednesday’s $38,500 George and Dianne Tidball Legacy CSI 3* 1.45m. Second to jump Peter Holmes’ (CAN) 1.45m speed track, the pair blazed a trail, […]

Victorious Reunion for Sampson & Curraghgraigue Obos Flight in the Tbird Challenge CSI 3*

Langley, British Columbia, Canada — August 17, 2023 — Matt Sampson (GBR) couldn’t quite call his partner in the CSI3* tbird Challenge a “catch ride.” But it had been a while since he’d shown the 11-year-old Curraghgraigue Obos Flight. Flying in from Europe for the Summer Fort Classic CSI3*, Sampson […]

Rolex Grand Prix Summer Season Sizzles as it Sets off to the Stephex Masters

London, England – August 18, 2023 – Beyond the prestigious Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, Rolex is the title partner of a number of coveted summer Grands Prix. Over the course of four months, beginning in May, and drawing to a close in August, the world’s best horse […]

Riders & Horses for Major League Show Jumping of Toronto CSI 5*

Toronto, Canada – August 17, 2023 – Toronto is known for being one of the coldest big cities in the Northern Hemisphere but the heat is on this week as Angelstone Tournaments hosts the third leg of the 2023 Major League Show Jumping. The competition will be fierce […]

Riders & Horses for the Summer Fort Classic CSI 3* at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – August 17, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the prancing and dancing has already begun at the Thunderbird Show Park during the Summer Fort Classic CSI 3*. After a stellar week, capped off with the victory in $80,000 The Keg Grand […]

Stories from the Longines EEF Series: Belgium’s Rising Star Gilles Thomas

Brussels, Belgium – August 17, 2023 –Reporter Amy Powell goes behind the scenes to tell the stories of the Longines EEF Series from the people and horses that make up the competition. In this edition, she catches up with Belgium’s Gilles Thomas (BEL) and his ride in the […]

Rolex Grand Slam with Mel Obst: Questions & Answers with Marcus Ehning’s Head Groom

Can you introduce yourself, tell us who you work for, and what your role is? My name is Melina, but most people call me Mel. I have been Marcus Ehning’s groom for the last seven years, both at shows and at home – I do everything! What is […]

Contenders Converge for the Summer Fort Classic CSI 3* at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – August 15, 2023 – International competition at Thunderbird Show Park is a special occasion, and Kassidy Keith (CAN) dressed for it. Keith and her CSI3* entry Havana received the Equi-Products Best Dressed Award, receiving a $100 gift card at Tuesday’s FEI jog for the CSI3* Summer […]

Nine of the Top Ten Set to Take to the Skies at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 16, 2023 – The anticipation is building as the equestrian world focuses its attention on the upcoming Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI 5*, set to take place at the iconic Longines Tops International Arena from August 18 to 20. This 13th […]

El Jadida Awaits You for the Fourteenth Edition of the Salon du Cheval!

El Jadida, Morocco – August 16, 2023 – Le Salon du Cheval d’El Jadida is back! From October 17th to 22nd, 2023, the city of El Jadida will host the 14th edition of this prestigious equestrian event under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. With a […]

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

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 16, 2023 – The heat is on this week at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI 5*. There`s much more on the line as the season winds down towards the last three stages of both the individual and team championship race, separating […]

Willie Tynan Takes Top Honors in the $25,000 Hits Grand Prix at Vermont

Manchester, Vermont, USA – August 11, 2023 – Gathering around the Grand Prix Ring at HITS Vermont on Friday afternoon, crowds eagerly anticipated a riveting display of skill as riders vied for victory in the $25,000 Hits Grand Prix. Amidst an exceptionally competitive field, it was Willie Tynan […]