Geneva, Switzerland – December 13, 2022 – There was some superb sporting entertainment on the programme Sunday afternoon at the CHI of Geneva, but before it got under way, there was emotional interlude, with the stunning grey coming out for a special retirement ceremony. As the gelding made […]
Thermal, California, USA – December 11, 2022 – Mandy Porter (USA) and Cadeau Z keep getting better and better. During the National Sunshine Series, they rode to top-five finishes in each of the national grand prixs, but during week two of Desert Holiday, they made it to the winner’s circle in […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – December 11, 2022 – The ESP Year End Awards Show at Wellington International came to a close on Sunday after a week of show jumping competition. The $25,000 #1 Education Place Grand Prix took place in the International Arena with 31 riders fighting for the top […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – December 12, 2022 – 2023 brings an exciting new weekend format for the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) show schedules. The 16-event series is committed to developing the sport in the modern era by continuing rapid and exciting growth for LGCT and GCL and […]
Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – December 11, 2022 – Adrian Whiteway (GBR) and Floris flew to first in the €25,700 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Trophy CSI 3* on Saturday during the final week of the Autumn Series at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. Riding the 2010 Dutch […]
Riesenbeck, Germany – December 11, 2022 – Course director Phil Schmauder (GER) and his team set up the last Grand Prix of the year, the €25,650 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2* at the Christmas decorated event hall of Riesenbeck International – and it was a tough one. […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 11, 2022 – The leading riders on the planet battled it out in Saturday evening’s CHF $80,000 Credit Suisse Challenge CSI 5*, a world ranking event. At the end of a suspenseful and hard-fought competition it was the Irish Shane Sweetnam (IRL), riding Alejandro, […]
Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – December 11, 2022 – The third and final week of the Autumn MET III 2022 concluded on Sunday with a Brazilian victory in the €51,650 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A Grand Prix CSI 3*. Seven out of the 50 horse-and-rider-combinations at start cleared […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 11, 2022 – The scene was then set for this year’s CHF $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*, in which 40 horse and rider combinations representing 14 nations – including 16 out of the current top 20-ranked riders – lined-up, each staking a claim […]
Thermal, California, USA – December 10, 2022 – The crowd knew they were in for a fast jump-off when Kent Farrington (USA) and Karl Cook (USA) were the only two jumping. Fast is exactly what they got. The only two to navigate Alan Wade’s (IRL) track clear in […]
Anyone who has not caught the Christmas mood in two weeks’ time, should not miss the Christmas auction from Suus Kuyten. For the second time this year the Grand Prix rider organizes her own auction. “The first edition in September was great and the horses sold are doing […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – December 09, 2022 –James Smith (GBR) continued to shine at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour on Friday, teaming with Arkuga to claim top honors in the Grand Prix qualifier for the €26,600 Dammann Reitplatz – u. Sportplatzbau GmbH Trophy CSI 3*. The Brit and the […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 11, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2022 edition of the CHI of Geneva and once again they have saved the best for last, the CHF $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*, the fourth and final jewel of the Rolex Grand Slam of […]
As Sport Director at CHI Geneva, please tell us about your role and your team I have been Sport Director at CHI Geneva for the past 30 years. Before that, I was involved in the commentary team and did some other little jobs at the show. My role […]
In your opinion, what makes CHI Geneva such a special competition? The particular layout of the event makes CHI Geneva special; everything is under the same roof, which makes the riders’ accessibility easier. The show jumpers do not have to go outside, and they have easy access to […]
Thermal, California, USA – December 08, 2022 – With Helios on 64 points and Eye Candy just behind on 61 coming into Thursday’s $200,000 Brown Advisory MLSJ Team Competition CSI 5*, the race was neck and neck, and it came down to the jump-off for the gold medal […]
Thermal, California, USA – December 09, 2022 – The former world-ranked number one has made his mark on Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). Kent Farrington (USA) returned to Thermal for the first time in over 10 years and snagged a CSI 5* win Friday evening of Desert Holiday II aboard […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 09, 2022 – A world-ranking event and the second qualifying competition for Sunday’s Rolex Grand Prix, the CHF $59,400 Prix des Communes Genevoises CSI 5* took on extra significance this year. Republic of Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL), on board Count Me In (Count Grannus x […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 09, 2022 – A capacity crowd in the Palexpo’s Geneva Arena watched on in anticipation, as 10 of the world’s very best show jumpers and their equine partners battled it out for the honour to be crowned the 2022 Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 08, 2022 – Thursday afternoon at the 2022 CHI of Geneva began with French rider Simon Delestre (FRA) partnering Iniesta V to victory in the Prix Swiss Wine Genève CSI 5*, a Table A against-the-clock event in two sections. Delestre and the 2013 bay Dutch Warmblood / Royal […]
Thermal, California, USA – December 08, 2022 – After a win the on opening day by fellow countryman and brother, the Irish anthem played again Thursday morning after a different Coyle won the $37,300 Pomponio Ranch Speed Challenge CSI 2* . This time, it was Jordan Coyle (IRL) […]
Tell us a little bit about your journey to CHI Geneva… I flew from Miami to Belgium with Nayel Nassar’s Coronado and Igor Van De Wittemoere five days ago, and we stayed there until Tuesday night, before arriving in Geneva yesterday morning. They are feeling good and are […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 08, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2022 edition of the CHI of Geneva and a fantastic Friday at the prestigious indoor events already features one of the most exciting competitions of the year, the 21st Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final. But there’s […]
Geneva, Swtizerland – December 08, 2022 –Staged in the Palexpo’s iconic Geneva Arena, 50 riders, representing 15 nations, contested Thursday’s feature class – the Trophée de Genève CSI 5* – on the second day of the 2022 edition of the CHI Geneva. The stellar line-up starred no fewer […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – December 08, 2022 – Santiago Varela Ullastres (ESP) and Gregory Bodo (FRA) have been appointed as Co-Course Designers for the Jumping and Jumping Eventing Competitions at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The decision was taken by the FEI Board at its last teleconference for 2022 […]
Thermal, California, USA – December 07, 2022 – You’re reading that correctly: Daniel Coyle (IRL) won again. The Irishman ended Desert Holiday week one with a win, and he’s started week two the same way. Wednesday morning, he took top honors in the $10,000 Ritz Carlton Rancho Mirage […]
Congratulations! You are the Rolex Grand Slam Live Contender once again, how are you feeling ahead of CHI Geneva? Which horse do you plan to compete with in the Rolex Grand Prix? I am feeling confident ahead of CHI Geneva. My horses have been in good shape over […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 08, 2022 – The countdown is over, it’s showtime for showjumping at the 2022 edition of the CHI of Geneva! One of the most important indoor events of the year, it also hosts the fourth and final leg of the Rolex Grand Slam of […]
Thermal, California, USA – December 07, 2022 – One last prance, one last dance! The 2022 Major League Show Jumping season host its final event of the year this week at the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). Thrilling competition is what you can expect as only three points […]
