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Matthew Sampson & Fabrice Fly to First in the Telus Cup CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 04, 2024 — Two Europeans rose to stardom on opening day of the 2024 Masters Tournament CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows, topping the two main contests there. Before going on to finish 11th in the $62,500 Cardel Homes Cup CSIO 5*, the feature […]

Julien Gonin & Estrella de La Batia are the Stars of the Day at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 04, 2024 — Julien Gonin (FRA) took day one of the ‘Masters’, winning this afternoon’s $62,500 Cardel Homes Cup CSIO 5* feature competition with his mare Estrella de La Batia. He won the 11-horse jump off, beating Olympians Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Ben Maher […]

Riders & Horses for the The Masters Tournament CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada  —  September 04, 2024 — It’s showtime for showjumping at Spruce Meadows with the running of the Masters Tournament CSIO 5*. The event is already underway but there’s much more excitement ahead as the likes of last year’s CPKC Grand Prix CSIO 5* winner, Martin […]

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

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada  —  September 04, 2024 — It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2024 Spruce Meadows’ Masters Tournament CSIO 5* this week with the running of the third leg of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping there. Certainly, one of the signature attractions of the year, […]

Questions & Answers with Rolex Grand Slam Contender André Thieme

Congratulations, you are the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping live contender following your sensational win at the CHIO Aachen, how do you feel? At the time I was hoping to be selected for Germany’s Olympic team, so I didn’t have much time to celebrate. But of course […]

Charter Plane With 66 Champion Horses & the Coveted Rolex Trophy Land at Calgary for the Spruce Meadows Masters CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —  September 01, 2024 — A chartered 747 jumbo jet carrying 66 of the world’s top show jumping horses arrived in Calgary last Saturday night, ahead of the prestigious ‘Masters’ Tournament at Spruce Meadows which kicks of on Wednesday. Three tonnes of Dutch flowers, the coveted Rolex Grand […]

Lorenzo de Luca & Violino Il Palazetto Power to First in the €56,800 Grand Prix CSI 3* at the Brussels Stephex Masters

Wolvertem, Belgium – September 01, 2024 – After four days of intense competition among the top 3* riders, the €56,800 Grand Prix CSI 3* presented by Lieven Hendrickx took place on Sunday. Only ten combinations, out of the original 54 that took part in the first round, made […]

José Maria Larocca Wins the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* – Presented by Audi

Wolvertem, Belgium – September 01, 2024 – José Maria Larocca (ARG), riding Finn Lente, became the first Argentinian in 50 years to win a 5* Grand Prix. And he picked the perfect location for his victory: the Brussels Stephex Masters CSIO 5*, CSI 3* & CSI 2*. Argentinians […]

Dream Come True as Victor Bettendorf Wins the €500,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Rome CSI 5*

Rome, Italy  – September 01, 2024 – There wasn’t a dry eye in Rome as Victor Bettendorf (LUX) secured his first ever Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix win onboard 9-year-old Foxy de La Roque in 34.07 seconds. Under the picturesque setting of Circus Maximus, last to go […]

A “Capital” Performance by Charlie Jones Tops the $100,000 SummitMax Grand Prix CSI 2*

Del Mar, California, USA – August 31, 2024 – All eyes were on the Grand Prix Field at Hits Del Mar in Del Mar, California, on Saturday, for the $100,000 SummitMax Grand Prix CSI 2*. The international field of athletes featured riders representing eight countries, including the United […]

Thaisa Erwin & Vanturo Victorious in the $75,000 Hampton Classic Grand Prix CSI 2*

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – September 01, 2024 – Thirty entries representing ten countries also starred in the $75,000 Hampton Classic Grand Prix 2*, presented by the Deslauriers family and Lynne Tarnopol, which saw a Granat-designed course over 16 jumping efforts set at 1.45m. Fresh off the 2024 Paris […]

Rene Dittmer & Corsica X are the Conquerors of the $400,000 Longines Hampton Classic Grand Prix CSI 5*

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – September 01, 2024 – The 49th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show concluded Sunday with the Longines Hampton Classic 5* Grand Prix, where Rene Dittmer (GER) of Germany raced to victory with one of only two double-clear rounds. He and Corsica X stopped the clock in 37.55 seconds to close their […]

Daniel Deusser Dazzles on Home Turf to Win the €70,000 Audi Grand Prix Qualifier CSIO 5*

Brussels, Belgium – August 31, 2024 – A busy schedule on the penultimate day of the Brussels Stephex Masters. On the sun-drenched grass arenas in Wolvertem, the finals for the young horses and the 1–and 2-riders were contested. Around 9:30 PM, the Grand Place arena was packed with […]

Marie Hecart & Edonna d’Udine Dash for the Cash in $32,000 Speed Challenge CSI 2* at The Hampton Classic

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – August 31, 2024 – Serving as the appetizer before the $70,000 Winning Round CSI 5* and earlier in the day at The Hampton Classic Horse Show CSI 5* & CSI 2*, 13 entries from five nations tackled Peter Grant’s (CAN) 14-effort, 1.45m track […]

Madrid In Motion Convert Pole Position to Win the GCL of Rome as Championship Race Intensifies

Rome, Italy  – August 31, 2024 – It was a demonstration of pure class as Madrid In Motion’s dynamic duo of Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Eduardo Alvarez Aznar (ESP) were the only team to deliver 4 clear rounds today and finish on a clean sheet to […]

Switzerland Confirms Favoritism Winning the €200,000 Henders & Hazel Nations Cup CSIO 5*

Brussels, Belgium – August 30, 2024 – Switzerland, with newly crowned Olympic silver medalist Steve Guerdat (riding Is-Minka), won the €200,000 Henders & Hazel Nations Cup CSIO 5* at the Brussels Stephex Masters with 9 penalty points. Belgium followed in second place with 20 penalty points. The Netherlands collected […]

Gilles Thomas & Elfra Van Beek Z Excel in the EquiHome Grand Prix Qualifier CSIO 5*

Brussels, Belgium – August 29, 2024 – The competition was fierce on Thursday in the first qualifying event for the Rolex Grand Prix on Sunday. Riders from as many as nineteen different countries, including eight athletes from the world’s top 20, faced the challenge of clearing the tough […]

McLain Ward Finds a “New Hero” in His Stables to Win the $70,000 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5*

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – August 30, 2024 – Fresh off his sixth Olympic appearance at this summer’s Paris Olympic Games where he added a team silver medal to his collection, seven-time Hampton Classic Grand Prix champion McLain Ward (USA) returned to the winner’s circle in Friday’s $70,000 Douglas Elliman […]

Molly Ashe Cawley Claims the Crown in the $32,000 Wölffer Estate Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – August 30, 2024 – Friday’s competition in the Hampton Classic Grand Prix Arena commenced in the morning with the $32,000 Wölffer Estate Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*, which featured 31 entries representing ten countries. With the top two placings separated by just a hundredth of […]

Marlon Zanotelli & Zy Zento are the Aces of the Day at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome CSI 5*

Rome, Italy – August 30, 2024 – Riders went head to head on the first day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome in the iconic Circus Maximus for the CSI5* 1.45m speed class, setting the tone for an epic weekend of competition to come. Marlon Modolo […]

Shawn Casady & Cool Quarz Continue Their Hot Streak Winning the $39,000 Voltaire Designs Welcome CSI 2*

Del Mar, California, USA – August 29, 2024 – International show jumping returned to Hits Del Mar on Thursday with the $39,000 Voltaire Designs Welcome CSI 2*. Hot on the heels of his grand prix victory during the Del Mar Summer Classic I, Shawn Casady (USA) once again delivered […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Hesed Race Victory in the $32,000 Two-Phase CSI 5* at the Hampton Classic Horse Show

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – August 29, 2024 – Course designer Nick Granat (USA) kicked off the FEI 5* division at the 49th annual Hampton Classic with a winding 15-effort track set at 1.45m in Thursday’s $32,000 FEI 5* Two-Phase, where many of the top placings were separated by just hundredths of a […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome CSI 5*

Rome, Italy – August 29, 2024 – It’s almost showtime for showjumping at the 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) of Rome CSI 5* & CSI 2*. After claiming the indidual crown at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Christian Kukuk (GER) is back in pursuit for more […]

Dan Geaney Gallops to Victory in the Kadley Farms Open Jumper at the Hampton Classic

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – August 28, 2024 – Blazing ahead of his fellow competitors with a full second’s lead, Dan Geaney (IRL) of Ireland claimed victory in the $10,000 1.40m Open Jumper presented by Kadley Farms at the 49th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show on Wednesday. Geaney and his mount Vogue stopped the clock on […]

Riders & Horses for The Hampton Classic Horse Show CSI 5*

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – August 28, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2024 Hampton Classic Horse Show CSI 5* & CSI 2*. Once again, top riders and their high-flying beasts have gathered at one of the favorite summer getaways of the rich & famous from […]

Riders & Horses for the Brussels Stephex Masters CSIO 5*

Brussels, Belgium – August 28, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2024 Brussels Stephex Masters CSIO 5*, CSI 3*, CSI 2*. The event has attracted the who’s who of the noble sport, highlighted by the likes of Steve Guerdat (SUI), Ben Maher (GBR), Daniel Deusser (GER), […]

Amanda Derbyshire Slices & Dices to Win the Stomp Capital Open Jumper at the Hampton Classic Horse Show

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – August 27, 2024 – Great Britain’s Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) posted the fastest of 19 clear rounds in the $10,000 Stomp Capital Open Jumper at the 49th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show on Tuesday, slicing and dicing her way to top honors aboard Onermie Van Het Weyenshof. The pair finished […]

World’s Top Showjumping Talent to Descend on the Circus Maximus in Rome!

Rome, Italy – August 29, 2024 – The Longines Global Champions Tour heads to Rome for the penultimate stage of the 2024 Championship. The competition for the 2024 title has reached a critical point as riders prepare to fight for victory in the final two stages, as well as […]

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

Brussels, Belgium – August 27, 2024 – The summer is winding down but the heat is still on this week as three five-star attractions promise to give equestrians fans around the world what they are wishing for. The 2024 Brussels Stephex Masters takes place in grand fashion, packing […]