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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 […]

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 […]

Summer Fort Welcome Kicks Off Three-Star Double at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, British Columbia, Canada — August 08, 2023 — Two consecutive weeks of international three-star competition highlight the August series at Thunderbird Show Park, as 43 horses jogged for inspection Tuesday for the CSI3* Summer Fort Welcome. Nineteen athletes will represent the home nation, led by two-time Olympian […]

Four out of Top Five at Iconic Longines Global Champions Tour of London

London, England – August 08, 2023 – The stage is set for an exhilarating equestrian spectacle as the world’s top riders converge upon Royal Hospital Chelsea for the highly anticipated Longines Global Champions Tour of London, taking place from August 10th to 13th, 2023. The world’s premier horses and […]

Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ Prepares for Launch as Qualifiers & Final are Confirmed for 2024 to 2027

Lausanne, Switzerland – August 01, 2023 –The FEI Board has unanimously confirmed the allocation of the Qualifiers and Final of the Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ for the 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027 seasons to venues across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. The Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ […]

Great Britain Hoping for a Home Win in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ CSIO 5* at Hickstead

Hickstead, West Sussex, England â€“ July 26, 2023 â€“It’s been 13 years since the Brits last won the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ of Great Britain CSIO 5* at Hickstead – and on Friday 28 July they will be going all out to land victory on home turf in this prestigious team […]

British Equestrian Announces Team for Nations Cup at Hickstead

The Quintet of Riders Selected to Represent Britain in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ of Great Britain CSIO 5* Hickstead, England – July 17, 2023 – The squad comprises reigning Olympic gold medallist Ben Maher (Exit Remo), British number two Harry Charles (Casquo Blue), Tim Gredley (Medoc De Toxandria), […]

The 2023 Morocco Royal Tour: A Twelfth Edition That Promises to Be Sensational

El Jadida, Marocco – July 19, 2023 –  From October 5th in Tetouan, to October 22nd in El Jadida, with a stop in Rabat from October 12th to 15th, Morocco will again play host to the world of international showjumping. The 12th edition of the Morocco Royal Tour, will give the opportunity […]

Harrie Smolders & Simon Delestre in Pole Position to Challenge Maikel van der Vleuten at LGCT of Riesenbeck CSI 5*

A Coruña, Spain – July 19, 2023 â€“ The A Coruña stage of Longines Global Champions Tour looked like it was going hand Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) the last leg up towards his first ever LGCT title. The dutchman, alongside 8 other riders, qualified for the jump-off and as […]

Longines Global Champions Tour Unveils Star-Studded Riders List for A Coruña CSI 5*

A Coruña, Spain – July 10, 2023 – Heading to A Coruña for the first time in the Longines Global Champions Tour history, the highly anticipated 10th leg of the season is set to captivate audiences at the magnificent Casas Novas Equestrian Center from 14 – 16 July. Featuring […]

Get Ready for Deauville! It’s Longines EEF Series Semi-Finals Time this Week!

Deauville, France – June 21, 2023 – The Longines EEF Series After the 7 rounds of thrilling qualifiers, the first semi-final of the Longines EEF Series is upon us with the Northern and Western Regions coming together to battle it out in Deauville, for one five spaces at […]

Longines Global Champions Tour Takes it Up a Notch for Paris

Paris, France – June 20, 2023 – Anticipation is running high as the rider list is announced the for Longines Global Champions Tour – Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping CSI 5*, marking the 8th round of the Championship race. In this enchanting city, the world’s top riders prepare to […]

Local Legends Line Up for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Stockholm CSI 5*

Stockholm, Sweden – June 14, 2023 – Nearly halfway through the dramatic 2023 season, the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) leaves the French Riviera and heads to the capital of Sweden, Stockholm for the 7th powerful city on the Global circuit this year. As the Championship race reaches this […]

Japan Joins Nations Cup Competition at the Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 07, 2024 – The “Coupe des Nations Barrière“, the highlight of the Jumping International de la Baule — Officiel de France, welcomes Japan among the ten teams that will try to succeed Belgium. Now coached by the Dutchman Rob Ehrens, the Japanese have […]

A Constellation of Stars Ready to Take to the Skies at the Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 05, 2023 â€“ Featuring the world number 1, three individual Olympic gold medallists, a constellation of world and European champions and winners of the most prestigious competitions in the world, three of the top 4 in the world rankings and a French delegation of 15 riders led […]

Double the Action in Drammen & Athens for the Longines EEF Series this Weekend

Drammen, Norway – May 30, 2023 –  Following on from a nail-biting North Regional qualifier in Aalborg last weekend, the Longines EEF Series sees not one, but two qualifying legs this weekend. Momentum is building for the North Region as the back-to-back action sees its second qualifier in […]

World-Class Entries Promise a Spectacular Week of Sport during the CSIO 5* of Rome at Piazza di Siena

Rome, Italy – May 22, 2023 â€“ It Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) 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 […]

Semifinal Spots at Stake for Region West during the Longines EEF Series at Peelbergen this Week!

Peelbergen, Kronenberg, The Netherlands – May 18, 2023 – Last time out the Dutch anthem rang out around Mannheim but will the team in orange be able to repeat their success on home turf this week? The series moves on to its third regional qualifier, a short trip […]

Longines Global Champions Tour Headed to A Coruña this Season

A Coruña, Spain – May 12, 2023 – Longines Global Champions Tour will head to the Spanish city of A Coruña this season, while a new world-class venue in New York is secured for 2024. The premium equestrian destination at Casas Novas, already has a CSI4 * show in […]

80 Years of Royal Windsor Horse Show: Tradition from Then to Now

Windsor Castle, England – May 10, 2023 – The 2023 edition of Royal Windsor Horse Show, from 10–14 May, has a packed schedule, featuring world-class international equestrian sport, alongside traditional favourites and a range of spectacular acts and events. The Show started life in 1943 as part of […]

Get Ready for the 2023 Brussels Stephex Masters CSIO 5*!

Brussels, Belgium – May 09, 2023 – Mark your calendars for 23rd to 27th of August as the most extraordinary Brussels Stephex Masters ever will unfold. With the Henders & Hazel Nations Cup CSIO 5* coming to Wolvertem, a record number of riders competing in more classes than ever before, plus […]

World’s Top Showumpers Hoping to Be Crowned Champions at the Royal Windsor Horse Show CSI 5*

Windsor, England – May 08, 2023 – We’re hugely excited to release the stellar list of international Show Jumping entries for the 2023 Show! All four members of the British World Championship team to win a bronze medal in 2022 – Ben Maher (GBR), Joseph Stockdale (GBR), Harry Charles (GBR) and Scott Brash (GBR) […]

Breen Aiming for Back-to-Back Derby Wins at Hickstead

Hickstead, West Sussex, England – May 05, 2023 – Reigning Al Shira’aa Derby champion Shane Breen has his sights set on winning Hickstead’s most iconic class for the second year in a row. The 49-year-old Irish rider, who is based at Hickstead Place, finally claimed the Derby title in 2022 after 17 […]

Mannheim Here We Come! Longines EEF Series Second Stop in Germany this Week!

Mannheim, Germany – May 03, 2023 – After a young French team topped the podium and Bulgaria clinched the crucial 100 points at the Longines EEF Series South Regional qualifier in Gorla (Italy) last week, we now head to Mannheim (Germany) for our first Central Regional qualifier on […]

World’s Top Showjumpers Hoping to Be Crowned Champions at The Royal Windsor Horse Show CSI 5*

London, England April –  27, 2023 – Royal Windsor Horse Show has received a stellar list of international Show Jumping entries for the 2023 edition, taking place from 10–14 May. Leading the way will be last year’s Rolex Grand Prix winner, Gregory Wathelet, who will be hoping to retain his […]

Top Showjumping Stars Set to Compete in the Kentucky Invitational CSI 3*, presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – April 25, 2023 â€“ Eleven Olympic veterans from four countries highlight the most impressive lineup of riders ever for the $226,000 Kentucky Invitational Grand Prix CSI3 *, presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute hosted at the 2023 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrianâ„¢ (LRK3DE). Organized […]

Sean Vard: The Important Role of Preparing Leone Jei Before Martin Fuchs’ Arrival at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Final

Omaha, Nebraska â€“ April 03, 2023 – As of yesterday defending champion, Martin Fuchs (SUI), had not arrived so it was the Swiss rider’s popular groom, Irishman Sean Vard, who presented Leone Jei, the horse with which Fuchs won team gold and individual silver at the FEI European Championship in […]

Showjumping Stars Confirmed for 2023 Longines FEI World Cupâ„¢ Final – Omaha CSI 5*-W

Omaha Omaha, Nebraska â€“ April 03, 2023 – Definite entries have been finalized for the 2023 FEI World Cupâ„¢ Finals Omaha CSI 5*-W, taking place from April 4-8, 2023, at the CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. The annual indoor championships will feature the world’s best athletes in Jumping, Dressage, […]