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Riders for the Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W

Mechelen, Belgium – December 26, 2023 – The show must go on, showjumping never stops! Despite the holidays, it’s still showtime for showjumping and the last traditional event of the year in Europe, Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W. As both host and competitor, Daniel Deusser (GER) leads a long […]

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, […]

Brazilian Jumping: A Legacy of Excellence Continues with the 2024 Longines League of Nationsâ„¢

São Paulo, Brazil – December 24, 2023 – With the Longines League of Nations’ inaugural season kicking off in February 2024, over the next few weeks we will take a closer look at the 10 nations that have qualified to compete to be the first winner of the […]

FEI Sets Strict Criteria for Participation of Russian & Belarusian Athletes

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 24, 2023 –The FEI Board has approved a list of criteria and conditions that Russian and Belarusian Athletes, FEI registered Support Personnel, Horse Owners and Officials must fulfil in order to be allowed to return to competition at FEI Events. The decision was taken […]

John Whitaker Wins Six-Bar Challenge at the London International Horse Show

London, England – December 18, 2023 – John Whitaker (GBR) made the last day of the 2023 London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W even more exciting, winning the opening Jumping class of the day – €20,000 – securing his second victory of the event. Eighteen competitors came forward […]

Sharn Wordley & Mick Jagger Show their Moves in the $40,000 Special Two-Phase CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida – December 15, 2023 – The $40,000 Two-Phase Special CSI 3* 1.45m was the highlight event of the morning at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Catsy Cruz (MEX) laid the intricate two-phase track for a field of top-level show jumping athletes. Competition was fierce, with the […]

Tiffany Foster & Brighton Blaze towards First in the $39,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Speed CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 16, 2023 – The 2024 Holiday Festival II CSI 4* horse show, held at Wellington International from December 14 to 17, concluded with a series of spectacular performances despite challenging weather conditions. Friday’s highlights was the $39,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Speed CSI […]

Jodie Hall-McAteer & Mimosa VH Kritrahof Marvel in the €26,200 Mistletoe Speed Stakes CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 18, 2023 – The final day of the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W provided a fitting conclusion to what has been a six-day exhibition of equestrian excellence. Notable victories in Show Jumping were achieved by the esteemed John Whitaker (GBR) in the Six […]

Daniel Coyle Leaves His Legacy in London! Irishman Impresses to Win the €125,000 London Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 18, 2023 – The final day of the London International Horse Show provided a fitting conclusion to what has been a six-day exhibition of equestrian excellence. Notable victories in Show Jumping were achieved by the esteemed John Whitaker in the Six Bar, London International […]

Aaron Vale & Carissimo 25 Conquer the $226,000 BrainJuice Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 16 , 2023 – The 2024 Holiday Festival II CSI 4* horse show, held at Wellington International from December 14 to 17, concluded with a series of spectacular performances despite challenging weather conditions. Saturday’s conditions, marked by strong winds and rain, led to […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Hesed “Show No Mercy” for the Competition at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 14 , 2023 – The 2024 Holiday Festival II CSI 4* horse show, held at Wellington International from December 14 to 17, concluded with a series of spectacular performances despite challenging weather conditions. The week began on Thursday with the $50,000 Grand Prix Qualifier […]

John Whitaker Takes Home the Biggest Present in the €37,000 Santa Stakes CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 15, 2023 – The €37,000 Santa Stakes CSI 5*-W continued the world-class action at ExCeL London following the afternoon’s FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢. With four of the six riders through to the jump-off representing Great Britain, the expectant crowd was hopeful of a home […]

Magical World Cup Win for Maher & Enjeu de Grisien at London!

London, England – December 17, 2023 – For a very long time the London International Horse Show has been one of the most popular events on the European indoor circuit, and today almost 10,000 spectators nearly lifted the roof off the ExCel arena in the London (GBR) Docklands […]

Whirlwind Victory by Wireman in the $250,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Cupâ„¢ Fort Worth CSI 5*-W

Fort Worth, Texas, USA – December 16, 2023 – Less than two weeks after the Swedish Warmblood Tornado was made a permanent member of Skylar Wireman‘s (USA) string, the pair topped the first Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ of their respective careers.  In front of an enthusiastic crowd […]

A Home Win by Laura Roquet Puignero & Denis Z in the Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – December 17, 2023 – The third and last part of the Autumn MET 2023 at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded with a home win for Laura Roquet Puignero (ESP) and the 9-year-old Denis Z (Dakar VDL x Classido, bred by Juan Guillermo Llull) in […]

Max Kühner Claims the €52,600 Longines Christmas Cracker CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 16, 2023 – The fourth day of the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W saw Lorenzo de Luca (ITA) and Max Kühner (AUT) taking the CSI 5* Jumping classes – The €26,200 Agria Lifetime Equine Snowflake Stakes and The €52,600 Longines Christmas Cracker.  The feature Show Jumping […]

Lorenzo de Luca Lights Up in London to Win the €26,200 Agria Lifetime Equine Snowflake Stakes

London, England – December 16, 2023 – The fourth day of the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W saw Lorenzo de Luca (ITA) and Max Kühner (AUT) taking the CSI5* Jumping classes – The €26,200 Agria Lifetime Equine Snowflake Stakes and The Longines Christmas Cracker.  The €26,200 Agria Lifetime Equine Snowflake […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves “Scoops Up” Another Win in the $150,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – December 15, 2023 – Spectators near and far gathered at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the grand finale of 2023, the $150,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 3*. Top-level athletes representing 10 different nations battled it out for the lion’s share of the prize money, […]

Ben Maher Tastes the Champagne after Winning the €37,000 Taittinger Ivy Stakes CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 15, 2023 – Five-star jumping made an exciting return to the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W and three British riders stole the spotlight on the opening day, Guy Williams (GBR), Matthew Sampson (GBR) and Ben Maher (GBR), winning the €30,000 LeMieux Puissance CSI 5*-W, […]

Matthew Sampson Speeds to First in the €26,200 Christmas Pudding Speed Stakes

London, England – December 15, 2023 – Five-star jumping made an exciting return to the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W and three British riders stole the spotlight on the opening day, Guy Williams (GBR), Matthew Sampson (GBR) and Ben Maher (GBR), winning the €30,000 LeMieux Puissance CSI 5*-W, […]

Guy Williams Soars the Highest to Win The LeMieux Puissance CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 15, 2023 – Five-star jumping made an exciting return to London International Horse Show CSI 5* and three British riders stole the spotlight on the opening day, Guy Williams (GBR), Matt Sampson (GBR) and Ben Maher (GBR), winning the €30,000 LeMieux Puissance CSI 5*-W, The […]

Darragh Kenny & California Pie Thrive in the $40,000 October Hill Farm Sport Horses Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4*-W

Fort Worth, Texas, USA – December 13, 2023 – Closing out the 2023 calendar year with its biggest event of the season, the Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) once again welcomed athletes and spectators to Fort Worth, Texas, for the third year of the Split Rock Fort Worth […]

Todd Minikus & Amex Z Soar to First in the $50,000 LeMieux Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – December 14, 2023 – A light rain couldn’t dampen Thursday evening’s competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Thirty athletes from 12 different nations faced off in the $50,000 LeMieux Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* over a challenging track set by FEI Level III course designer […]

Irish Impress in Texas as Shane Sweetnam Takes the Win in the $80,000 Lugano Diamonds Welcome CSI 4*-W

Fort Worth, Texas, USA – December 14, 2023 – Closing out the 2023 calendar year with its biggest event of the season, the Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) once again welcomed athletes and spectators to Fort Worth, Texas, for the third year of the Split Rock Fort Worth […]

Rowan Willis Races towards the Win in the $30,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – December 13, 2023 – The second week of international show jumping competition during the 2023 December Show Series opened with the $40,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Thirty-two of the world’s best athletes representing ten different nations competed over […]

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

London, England – December 13, 2023 – England`s most traditional indoor event is on this week as Titans of Showjumping have gathered at ExCeL for the 2023 London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W, highlighted by the 8th leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Western European […]

Riders & Horses for the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 13, 2023 – It’s almost showtime for showjumping at the 2023 edition of the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W as showjumping is schedule to get underway on Thursday there. After a stellar indoor season so far, highlighted by several victories that propelled him […]

Questions & Answers with Rolex Grand Slam Course Designer Gerard Lachat

For you, why is the CHI Geneva such a special show?  The atmosphere at the CHI Geneva is incredibly special – everything is under one roof, and is extremely well thought out. The Dutch Masters is similar, it has an incredible competition but the arena is much smaller. The CHI Geneva is known for its grandness and the size of its main arena […]

Seamus Hughes Kennedy & Cuffesgrange Cavadora Claim the $30,000 Defender Grand Prix CSI U-25

Geneva, Switzerland – December 09, 2023 – Ireland was well represented at the CHI Geneva over the weekend and one Irish rider stood tall above the rest, Seamus Hughes Kennedy (IRL), riding Cuffesgrange Cavadora to victory in the CHF $30,000 Defender Grand Prix CSI U-25, the main competition for […]