Category: Preview

World-Class Entries Promise Spectacular Sport at Piazza di Siena this Week – Rome CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 22, 2024 – It Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann and the amazing King Edward will be the headline act when the 90th anniversary CSIO Rome – Master d’Inzeo gets underway at the beautiful Piazza di Siena next week. However the horse and rider partnership who have swept all before them in recent years […]

Championship Leader Eduardo Aznar Headlines Riders Announced for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Madrid

Madrid, Spain – May 14, 2024 –As anticipation mounts for the kick-off of the European stages of the Longines Global Champions Tour in Madrid this weekend (17 – 19 May), the most illustrious list of the world’s top equestrian talent is unveiled! As the current LGCT championship leader, Eduardo Alvarez […]

The Great Return: Longines Global Champions Tour of Shanghai Back with Star-Studded Lineup

Shanghai, China  – April 30, 2024 – After a brief hiatus, the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) is set to make a triumphant return to the vibrant city of Shanghai from 3 – 5 May 2024, igniting the equestrian world with anticipation as it prepares for an electrifying […]

Le Printemps des Sports Équestres: Olympic Hopefuls in Fontainebleau this Week for the CSI 5*

Fontainebleau, France – April 23, 2024 – With the official selections for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games just a few weeks away, Le Printemps des Sports Équestres will be playing host to the world’s show jumping and dressage elite at the Grand Parquet in Fontainebleau this week, […]

The 2024 Morocco Royal Tour: An Elite Sporting Circuit with a Unique Personality

Rabat, Morocco – April 23, 2024 – From September 19th to October 6th, beginning in Tetouan and stopping in Rabat and El Jadida, the Morocco Royal Tour will once again welcome the world’s jumping elite. The thirteenth edition will be among the first events after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, […]

Welcome to Miami Beach: Equestrian Excellence Meets Unparalleled Luxury

Miami Beach, Florida, USA – April 02, 2024 – Miami Beach is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and stunning beaches. The 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach promises to deliver an unparalleled lifestyle experience as the world’s top riders compete for victory on this iconic stage. Miami […]

“A Perfect Match”: The USA is the Official Partner Country of the 2024 CHIO Aachen

Aachen, Germany – March 28, 2024 – In line with the NRW/USA year 2023/2024, the CHIO Aachen is looking forward to the United States as their official partner country in the summer. The motto: “A perfect match”. When a real cowboy invites the visitors to a donut and […]

LGCT Miami Beach: A Spectacle of Sport & Glamour as Top Riders Converge for Historic Showdown

Miami Beach, Florida, USA – March 27, 2024 – The stage is set for an epic clash of show jumping titans as the 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach announces its stellar lineup of riders for this year’s edition. Get ready for an unparalleled fusion of world-class […]

Saut Hermès: 14th Edition Welcomes the Elite of Showjumping & their Flying Beasts to the Grand Palais!

Paris, France – March 14, 2024 –  On March 15, 16 and 17, the Hermès house will welcome sixty of the world’s best riders and their horses to the Grand Palais Éphémère for three days of competition labeled 5*, the highest level of international competitions. Twenty international hopefuls […]

The 2024 Dutch Masters: A Rich History & Magnificent Sport

’s‑Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 03, 2024 – From March 7-10, 2024, the world’s leading horse and rider combinations will travel to the medieval city of ’s‑Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands for The Dutch Masters CSI 5*. First staged in 1967, the event’s combination of outstanding show jumping and exceptional dressage […]

Global Champions League Preview: Who Can Stop the Riesenbeck International from an Unprecedented Three-Peat?

Doha, Qatar – March 01, 2024 – With Stage 1 of the new Global Champions League championship upon us and the 14 teams announced, the question of which team(s) will challenge the 2023 & 2023 champions for the title this year aries. Well, there are more contenders than you […]

Longines EEF Series Back for Fourth Season – Calendar of Events Announced

Zaventem, Belgium – February 29, 2024 – The Longines EEF Series is back for its fourth edition, offering a summer-long Nations Cup competition and a dazzling final in Warsaw. Gorla once again kicks things off for the 8 regional qualifiers, in which two new events enter the calendar. […]

Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Season Preview

Geneva, Switzerland – February 22, 2024 – Often considered to be the sport’s ultimate challenge, the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping will once again be at the forefront of every rider’s ambitions for the year ahead. As with the Majors in sports such as tennis and golf, […]

The Olympic Magic Begins in Bordeaux!

Bordeaux, France – January 24, 2024 –The line-up of riders competing at the Jumping International de Bordeaux never disappoints! This year is no exception to the tradition, with Olympic medallists and preselected riders, FEI Longines World Cup contenders – and former winners – championship medallists and many more […]

World Champion Jos Lansink Raves: “The FEI World Championships in Aachen? Nothing Can Beat That!”

Aachen, Germany – January 04, 2024 – It was September 3rd, 2006, a grey, late summer day in the imperial city of Aachen, when a Dutchman riding for Belgium was crowned as the World Show Jumping Champion. Jos Lansink claimed the title with Cumano, finishing ahead of Beezie […]

Doha Tour: A Celebration of History, Culture & Showjumping

Doha, Qatar – December 26, 2023 – Welcome to the heart of equestrian passion – the 2024 Doha Tour, a celebration of history, culture, and the thrilling sport of showjumping. In a land with a rich tradition of horsemanship, Doha Tour stands as a testament to our commitment […]

Reigning World Champion & Olympic Heroes Highlight 5* Competition at Jumping Mechelen

Mechelen, Belgium – December 25, 2023 – Many international legends prefer to spend the holiday season nowhere else but at Jumping Mechelen. The most prominent name among them is Henrik Von Eckermann (SWE): the current world number 1, reigning world champion, the most recent winner of the World Cup Final, […]

Reigning Olympic, World & European Champions Head to the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 12, 2023 – Great Britian’s reigning Olympic Champion, Ben Maher (GBR), tops a stellar list of entries for the CSI 5* Show Jumping at the 2023 edition of the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W, where he will go head-to-head with the individual silver medallist from Tokyo and team World […]

Bertram Allen Ready to Make History at Casas Novas

Casas Novas, La Coruña, Spain – November 30, 2023 – Last summer, Bertram Allen (IRL) won the Grand Prix A Coruña of the Longines Global Champions Tour. The Irish rider will dispute the winter edition with the objective of increasing the list of riders who win both Casas […]

Christian Ahlmann, 14 World Cup Victories!

Casas Novas, La Coruña, Spain – November 30, 2023 –The 2023 CSI5*-W A Coruña is the seventh event of the European Longines FEI World Cup League, and there we will see the top world riders. One of them will be Christian Ahlmann (GER) who has the record of […]

CHI Geneva: The Pinnacle of Equestrianism

Geneva, Switzerland – November 29, 2023 – The Concours Hippique International de Genève (the CHI Geneva) will unite the world’s best show jumpers in the home city of the show’s Presenting Sponsor, Rolex. First staged in 1926, it has been voted the best indoor jumping event on 10 occasions. […]

Global Champions Prague Playoffs Unveils Line-Up for Super Showdown this Week!

Prague, Czech Republic – November 14, 2023 – With only two days left until the commencement of the 2023 GC Prague Playoffs [16 – 19 November], equestrians are arriving in the heart of the Czech Republic’s capital, gearing up for a spectacular showdown. The event promises a thrilling […]

Riders Announced for the IJRC Rolex Top 10 Final: Four Past Winners Look to Repeat!

Geneva, Switzerland – November 08, 2023 –The International Jumping Riders Club is proud to announce the riders who will compete in the 22nd Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final on December 8, during the Concours Hippique International de Genève. A highlight in the equestrian calendar, the Rolex IJRC Top […]

Toronto’s Royal Horse Show Welcomes Riders from Around the World this Week

Toronto, Ontario – November 06, 2023 – Show jumping athletes from around the globe will meet in Toronto to contest world-class FEI-level competition at the Royal Horse Show, held as part of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair from November 8 to 12, 2023. Taking place in the Coca-Cola Coliseum at […]

Super Sport in Santiago as Showjumping Takes the Stage at the Pan American Games

Santiago, Chile – October 30, 2023 – The build-up to showjumpign at the 19th Pan American Games is at boiling point this week, and for Chile it is a very special moment as the country which is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, unique cultural traditions and rich […]

Showdown of the Heavyweights: Global Champions League Championship Final Takes Center Stage in Riyadh

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October – 25, 2023 – In the heart of the bustling King Abdullah Financial District in the Saudi Arabian capital, equestrian enthusiasts from around the world have gathered for the Final of 2023’s GCL Championship. With the majestic cityscape as a backdrop, the stakes are high, as […]

Can Smolders Steal The Show & Make it a Championship Double?

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 24, 2023 – As the third and final Longines Global Champions Tour Championship contender, Harrie Smolders (NED) is without doubt the most consistent of the trio in terms of his performances throughout the year. From a staggering four consecutive podiums, 9 LGCT Grand […]

Duel in the Desert! Winner Takes it All as Longines Global Champions Tour Finals Heads to Riyadh

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 22, 2023 – The equestrian world is buzzing with anticipation as the prestigious Longines Global Champions Tour Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, are set to take place on October 26 – 28. As the pinnacle of the 2023 season, the Finals promises to […]

Maikel van der Vleuten: The Quest for LGCT Championship Glory in 2023!

In what was poised to be a well earned and clear victory of the Longines Global Champions Tour Championship, Maikel van der Vleuten started the 2023 season strong, chasing the most revered podium position on offer for the year. The Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) event in Cannes […]

The Stars are Lined Up for for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Season Opener in Oslo

Oslo, Norway – October 11, 2023 – After a super summer of exceptional outdoor sport across Europe, the action moves indoors this week for the first leg of the 2023/2024 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League which kicks off at the Telenor Arena in Oslo, Norway next Sunday […]