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World-Class Sport at the Soers: The 2023 CHIO Aachen is On!

Aachen, Germany – June 21, 2023 – It was a goosebump moment of the 2022 CHIO Aachen. So, it is no surprise that Gerrit Nieberg (GER) and his horse Ben’s sensational victorious round from last year’s Rolex Grand Prix was shown on the screen at the start of the […]

When it Rains it Pours: Katie Dinan Scores Second Consecutive $145,100 Grand Prix CSI 3* Win

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 25, 2023 – Katie Dinan (USA) had a difficult task ahead of her in Sunday’s $145,100 Grand Prix CSI 3* to close the Traverse City Spring Horse Shows, presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel. Not only were the six jump-off contenders […]

Aaron Vale & I. Adermie R 4 Earn the Applause in the $50,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 23, 2023 – Eleven nations were represented on Thursday evening during the second $50,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. In customary fashion, Aaron Vale (USA) and Thinkslikeahorse’s I. Adermie R 4’s performance […]

Kristen VanderVeen & Bull Run’s Jireh Find their Groove in the $38,700 Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 23, 2023 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) is perhaps best known for her unforgettable victories and high levels of speed with her 18-year-old Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili, but in Friday’s $38,700 Welcome Stake CSI 3*, she ended up taking victory on a horse […]

Back-to-Back Wins by Christian Ahlmann Topping the €152,500 Saint Laurent Eiffel Challenge CSI 5*

Paris, France – June 25, 2023 – The comeback king Christian Ahlmann (GER) emerged victorious in the Saint Laurent Eiffel Challenge, taking back to back wins after his stunning triumph in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris CSI 5* the day before. Riding a different […]

Dermott Lennon & Cicero Conquer the £24,400 Agria Hickstead Master’s Trophy CSI 4*

Hickstead, West Sussex, England – June 24, 2023 – A total of 48 partnerships came forward for the £24,400 Agria Hickstead Master’s Trophy CSI 4* Saturday afternoon, and just eight of those would nab an elusive clear round and qualify for the jump-off. For a significant chunk of the class, it looked […]

David Simpson & Pjotr van de Kruishoeve Dash for the Cash in the £105,000 Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby CSI 4*

Hickstead, West Sussex, England – June 25, 2023 – Ireland’s David Simpson (IRL) won the £105,000 Al Shira’aa Derby for the first time on Sunday at Hickstead, denying four-time winner William Funnell (GBR) the chance to set a new record. William produced the first clear round of the competition, riding the 13-year-old […]

Déjà Vu! Lauren Balcomb & Verdini d’Houtveld Z Win the $150,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 24, 2023 – A stunning sunset set the scene for the $150,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix CSI 3* during the 2023 Ocala Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Thirty-three premier athletes from nine nations battled for the victory over tracks designed by Guilherme […]

Willem Greve “Takes the Highway” to Victory in the Longines Grand Prix of Rotterdam CSIO 5*

Rotterdam, The Netherlands –  June 25th, 2023 – A thrilling finale to CHIO Rotterdam this afternoon. Dutch rider Willem Greve (NED) wowed the crowd with an all-or-nothing ride to win the €152,500 Longines Grand Prix of Rotterdam CSIO 5*. Last year’s winner in Rotterdam, Irish rider Daniel Coyle (IRL), came in […]

Harrie Smolders Seals the Deal as Dutch Orangemen Shine on Home Soil

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 23, 2023 – On a day of very differing fortunes for the eight competing countries, The Netherlands won through on home ground at the third leg of the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Europe Division 1 series in Rotterdam (NED) Friday afternoon.  Victory […]

Ella Dalton & Quality Rubies ‘n Diamonds Sparkle for Speed Derby Victory

Twenty-one Year-old Ella Dalton Wins Saturday’s British Speed Derby at Hickstead, Riding Quality Rubies N Diamonds Hickstead, West Sussex, England – June 24, 2023 – It was Kent-based Ella Dalton’s (GBR) first ever attempt at the 1.45m world-ranking speed class, which features many of Hickstead’s unique obstacles. Drawn 11th to go out of […]

The Ultimate Comeback: Christian Ahlmann Triumphs in the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris CSI 5*

Paris, France – June 24, 2023 – In a performance for the record books, Christian Ahlmann (GER) aboard Mandato van de Neerheide made the comeback of the year in the heart of Paris. The German maestro secured top spot in the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix […]

Quentin Judge Leads HH Jamil Field to Debut International Victory at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 22, 2023 – The pace in Thursday afternoon’s $38,700 Welcome Stake CSI 3* like it couldn’t get any quicker as the field reached the halfway point of the class. But then Quentin Judge (USA) stepped in. With a relatively new mount, HH Jamil […]

Riesenbeck International Shine Bright in the City of Lights for the Win at the GCL of Paris CSI 5*

Paris, France – June 22, 2023 – Soaring to victory, Riesenbeck International powered by Kingsland Equestrian secured their 4th GCL win this season in the presented by La Tour Eiffel in a tightly contested double-round dual on Friday. GCL of Paris took center stage amidst an atmosphere of […]

Daniel Coyle & Legacy Light Up to Win Big at Rotterdam

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 23, 2023 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) and Legacy lit up to win the €27,650 ECT Prize CSIO 5* on Friday at the 2023 edition of the CHIO Rotterdam. The Irish rider Coyle seems to feel like a fish in water in the Kralingse […]

Home Crowd Heroes – France Claims Victory in Longines EEF Nations Cup CSIO 3* Semi-Finals at Deauville!

Deauville, France – June 23, 2023 – In a thrilling afternoon of sport that saw ten nations battle it out to take the competition right down to the wire, the first of two Longines EEF Series Semi-finals CSIO 3* in Deauville is complete. Amy Powell reports as the […]

Want to Hear More from Horse Grooms? Rolex Grand Slam Makes it Happen!

The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping is delighted to announce that it is launching a new Podcast series to celebrate one of the most important groups – and often unsung heroes of the sport – the grooms. Much like a caddy in golf, or a mechanic in […]

French Favorite? Who’s Stopping Delestre on Home Soil at LGCT of Paris?

Paris, France – June 22, 2023 – In 2009 Michel Robert (FRA) was crowned the Longines Global Champions Tour champion after winning the final Grand Prix in Doha in the iconic round ring at the Qatar Equestrian Federation headquarters. It was one of 2 championship wins that were […]

Hans-Dieter Dreher & Vestmalle des Cotis Victorious in €27,550 Havenbedrijf Rotterdam Prize CSIO 5*

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 22, 2023 – A German one-two punch €27,550 Havenbedrijf Rotterdam Prize CSIO 5* Thursday night in the Kralingse Bos. The German rider Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) and Vestmalle des Cotis claimed the win in this class right on time. He thus stayed ahead of his […]

Nifty Nicole Nabs The ClipMyHorse.TV Derby Tankard CSI 4* Win on New Ride

Hickstead, West Sussex, England – June 22, 2023 – A total of 27 combinations came forward for the 1.50m world ranking class, with nine riders producing that crucial first round clear to go into the jump-off. Nicole Lockhead Anderson (GBR) was last to go with Catino 10, and she produced a perfectly-timed […]

Emanuele Gaudiano Blazes towards Victory at the Hubside Jumping CSI 3*

Grimaud, France – June 22, 2023 – With countless victories at the venue since its conception, Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) was back in the winner’s circle once again at the Hubside Jumping de Saint Tropez. The speedy Italian and Vasco 118 claimed first place in the €26,200 Hubside Special […]

Martin Fuchs: “Leone Jei Loves Aachen Just as Much as Me!”

He is carrying on writing his family’s story with his name. With great success, one must add. Martin Fuchs (SUI) is always a dead-cert to win a medal at international championships and always a hot candidate when it comes down to the coveted Major victories of the Rolex […]

Woo-Hoo! Will Simpson Pilots Whoop de Doo to Victory in the $40,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3* 

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 21, 2023 – International competition resumed early on Wednesday morning in the WEC Grand Arena as 31 star-studded athletes representing 11 nations vied for the top prize in the $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3*. Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson (USA) surpassed the field aboard Whoop […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping & LGCT of Paris CSI 5*

Paris, France – June 22, 2023 – It`s showtime for showjumping at one of the most iconic locations in the world, right in front of the Eiffel Tower. Once again its the “Musketeers of France” taking on the best in the world during the Longines Global Champions Tour […]

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

Paris, France – June 22, 2023 – With the stunning Eiffel Tower as the perfect backdrop, the Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping CSI 5* begins tomorrow, hosting the eighth leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) & Global Champions League (GCL) championship series. There are two other major […]

Daniel Deußer: The Rolex Grand Slam is Something Unique

Daniel Deußer has already been one of the most successful riders in the world for years. We spoke with the 41-year-old about the importance of the Rolex Grand Slam for the equestrian sport and about his goals for the CHIO Aachen. The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping […]

Riders & Horses for the Hubside Jumping – St. Tropez CSI 3*

Grimaud, France – June 22, 2023 – The *list of riders & horses for the Hubside Jumping – St. Tropez CSI 3* is the following: ARGENTINA1) Carlos Cremona – Ermess Du Lavoir2) Matias Larocca – Najac Vh Kluizebos, Ermindo W 3) Tomas Galilea – Vertigo Waf BELGIUM4) Maxime Harmegnies […]

Riders & Horses for the CSIO 5* of Rotterdam

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 22, 2023 – The countdown to the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final – Barcelona CSIO 5* continues this week as the CHIO Rotterdam hosts the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of the Netherlands CSIO 5*. The Ruiters in Orange have confirmed the […]

Riders & Horses for The Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting CSI 4*

Hickstead, England – June 21, 2023 – It`s Derby time this week at the All England Jumping Course and stars of the noble sport from the United Kingdom go head-to-head against some of the best in the world highlighted by the likes of William Funnell (GBR), Robert Whitaker […]