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Equestrian Sport, the Olympic Games & the French Connection

Lausanne, Switzerland – July 11, 2024 – French aristocrat, Baron Pierre de Coubertin, was founder of the Modern Olympic Games and co-founder of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and this year, from 26 July to 11 August, the capital of his home country, Paris, will become only the second […]

Julien Epaillard & Donatello d’Auge Dash to Win €26,000 Prix Groupama CSI 5*-W at Equita Lyon

Lyon, France – October 28, 2022- Five-star competitions are already underway at the Longines Equita Lyon CSI 5*-W & CSI 2* and the French riders have made a great start! The audience in Lyon enjoyed a first French win in the €26,000 Prix Groupama CSI 5*-W. Riding Donatello […]

Bernardo Costa Cabral Named Course Designer for 2023 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Finals in Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska – June 7, 2022 – Bernardo Costa Cabral (POR) has been selected as the course designer for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final, one of three Finals to be held during the 2023 FEI World Cup™ Finals, April 4-8, 2023, at the CHI Health Center Omaha, site of the highly acclaimed […]

Longines Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5* Postponed

La Baule, France – March 29, 2021 – Traditionally held in mid-May and initially scheduled for May 13-16, 2021, the Longines Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5* has been forced to be postponed due to the unstable health context. Exceptionally this year, the legendary Baulois competition will […]

Luis Sabino & Argan de Beliard Triumphant Again in $36,600 STX Vans Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*

Thermal, California, USA – March 19, 2021 – The newly landscaped Grand Prix Stadium played host to the STX Vans $36,600 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4* Friday morning. Riders were preparing for the feature class on Sunday, the $250,000 Grand Prix CSI 4*. The final week of competition at the […]

Jumping Longines Crans-Montana Comes to an End!

Crans-Montana, Switzerland – December 8, 2020 – The Jumping Longines Crans-Montana (JLCM) will no longer take place in the future. Indeed, its organizers were unable to renew their agreement with the Association of the Communes of Crans-Montana (ACCM), which brings together the three High-Plateau municipalities, namely Crans-Montana, Lens […]

2021 Edition of Saut Hermès Cancelled – Event to Take Place in 2022

Paris, France – November 24, 2020 – Hermès, who has organised the Saut Hermès at the Grand Palais since 2010, has decided to postpone the next edition due to the uncertainty related to the spread of Covid-19 and the health imperatives in this situation. The Saut Hermès, an […]

2020 Edition of the CHI of Geneva Cancelled

Geneva, Switzerland – November 03, 2020 – Over the last few days, the Federal Council and the Canton of Geneva have presented new health measures aimed at controlling the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic. Following on from these announcements, the CHI Geneva organising committee decided to cancel the […]

Julien Epaillard & Queeletta are Quick to Win the €100,000 Grand Prix CSI 4* at Saint-Lô

Saint-Lô, France – October 25, 2020 – The French flag was flying high on Sunday during the conclusion of the Meeting d’Automne – Jumping International de Saint Lô CSI 4* & 2* in France. Two rules of thumb usually apply to Julien Epaillard (FRA). The first one is that the […]

Laura Kraut & Goldwin Win to Claim the Gold in €30,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2*

Grimaud, France – October 18, 2020 – It seems that the sun along Mediterranean has provided Laura Kraut (USA) with additional energy, especially since her return to the rings after a mild injury. The American has been on fire, notching up wins and top placings wherever she competes. […]

Martin Fuchs is the Fastest at the Hubside Jumping CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – October 17, 2020 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) closed out the penultimate day of the 2020 Hubside Jumping with a victory in the Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 4* on Saturday during the final week of the Hubside Jumping Fall Tour. The number-two ranked rider in the […]

Emanuele Gaudiano & Carlotta 232 Blaze Towards Redemption & Another Victory at the Hubside Jumping CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – October 17, 2020 – After registering the fastest time in the Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 4* on Thursday, yet not winning due to having one pole down, Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Carlotta 232 were in pursuit of redemption. And that’s exactly what the fastest combination […]

Julien Epaillard Uses Strategy & Speed to Win Feature Class at the Hubside Jumping CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – October 15, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) was out for the win and revenge today during the first day of the final week of competition at the Hubside Jumping. Today’s feature class was a chess game between two of the fastest riders in the world. […]

Denis Lynch & Spring Dark Shine the Brighest in €30,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2*

Grimaud, France – October 11, 2020 – Denis Lynch (IRL) and Spring Dark shone the brightest to win the €30,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday during the penultimate week of the Hubside Jumping’s Fall Tour. This time, the winner of the €200,000 Hubside Store Grand Prix […]

Scott Brash & Hello Jefferson Soar to Win €100,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – October 11, 2020 – Stories with lots of unexpected developments are frequent at the Hubside Jumping! After the double victories of the Netherlands’ Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Belgium’s Niels Bruynseels (BEL), itwas the turn of Scotland’s Scott Brash (GBR) to win a second […]

Jérôme Guery & Quel Homme de Hus Triumphant in €35,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – October 09, 2020 – Jérôme Guery (BEL) had jumped to another victory at the Hubside Jumping CSI 4* & 2* on Friday, claiming top honors in the €35,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*. It was the icing on the cake of a picture perfect day […]

Emanuele Gaudiano & Carlotta 232 Blaze to Win €25,400 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – October 08, 2020 – Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Carlotta 232 were back in the winner’s circle once again at the Hubside Jumping de Grimaud. The lightning fast duo claimed victory in the feature class of the day, the €25,400 Hubside Challenge CSI 4*. Riding the […]

Jessica Springsteen & Tiger Lily “Show their Claws” in the €25,400 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2*

Grimaud, France – September 27, 2020 – Jessica Springsteen (USA) and Tiger Lily had a stellar jump-off round to win the €25,400 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2* during the third week of the Hubside Jumping Fall Tour. The American and the 13-year-old chestnut Oldenburg mare (Balou du Rouet […]

Julien Epaillard & Quincy Lady Victorious in €25,400 Hubside Jump-off Class CSI 3*

Grimaud, France – September 27, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Quincy Lady were were quick across the ground to claim first place in the curtain call class of the third week of the Hubside Jumping Fall Tour. The Flying Frenchman guided Quincy Lady to victory in the […]

Julien Epaillard & Usual Suspect d’Auge Fly to Win €35,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 26, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) proved once again why he is considered one of the fastest riders in the world, claiming first place in the €35,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 5* yesterday during the third week of the Hubside Jumping Fall Tour. The “Flying […]

Jérôme Guery & Great Britain V Supreme in €55,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 26, 2020 – Belgian riders have showcased their top equestrian skills this year at the Hubside Jumping and it was no different on Saturday. Jérôme Guery (BEL) and Great Britain V claimed top honors in the €55,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 5*. Only three combinations […]

Niels Bruynseels & Frenchy Vds Top €60,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 3*

Grimaud, France – September 26, 2020 – After a first victory in the €100,000 Hubside Jumping Grand Prix CSI 4* last July, the Belgian Niels Bruynseels (BEL) won again on the Côte d’Azur, this time the €60,000 Grand Prix of the CSI 3* at same venue in Grimaud, […]

Emanuele Gaudiano & Carlotta 232 Back on Top Again at the Hubside Jumping CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 25, 2020 – Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Carlotta 232 put on flying performance to win the €35,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 5* yesterday during the HubsideJumping Fall Tour. The Italian and the 11-year-old bay Oldenburg mare‘s (Chaccomo x Cento) penalty-free performance in 60.53 seconds […]

Olivier Robert & Vangog du Mas Garnier Victorious in the €65,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 25, 2020 – Incredible Jump-off! The French Olivier Robert (FRA) and Vangog du Mas Garnier won the most important CSI 5* class today during the Hubside Jumping Fall Tour. After a breathtaking jump-off, 18 combinations out of 48 managed to qualify for the decisive […]

Olivier Robert & Elea Blue Speed to Victory at the Hubside Jumping CSI 3*

Grimaud, France – September 24, 2020 – Olivier Robert (FRA) and Elea Blue were the winners of the €10,000 Hubside Special Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* yesterday during the third week of the Hubside Jumping Fall Tour. Riding the 8-year-old bay Holsteiner mare (Quamikase des Forets x Levisto) advanced […]

Julien Epaillard & Quincy Lady Claim €25,400 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 3*

Grimaud, France – September 24, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Quincy Lady claimed top honors in the first jump-off class of the week, held yesterday afternoon during the third week of the Hubside Jumping Fall Tour. The flying Frenchman and the 10-year-old bay Hanoverian mare (Quintender 2 […]

Marlon Zanotelli & Icarus Fly to Win €35,000 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* at Hubside Jumping

Grimaud, France – September 24, 2020 – Marlon Módolo Zanotelli (BRA) continues to shine under sunny skies of the French Riviera. The winner of the €200,000 Hubside Store Jumping Grand Prix CSI 5* with Edgar VDL M, the Brazilian teamed up with Icarus to win the €35,000 Hubside […]

Chidame Z Propels Pius Schwizer to Victory in €10,000 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Hubside Jumping

Grimaud, France – September 23, 2020 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) made his presence known on the first day of the Hubside Jumping CSI 5*/3* & 2*. Competing there for the first time this year, the Swiss rode Chidame Z to victory in the €10,000 Hubside Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3*. […]

Steve Guerdat & Ulysse des Forêts Top €30,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 19, 2020 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) was back in the winner’s circle once again last Saturday at at the Hubside Jumping. The number one ranked rider in the world teamed up with Ulysse des Forêts to win the €30,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 5*. Riding […]

Pedro Veniss & Boeckmanns Lord Pezi Jr. Power to First in €30,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2*

Grimaud, France – September 20, 2020 – Pedro Veniss (BRA) showed a champion’s mental strength to win the Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2* this afternoon in France. The set recovered after a miscalculation in the distance during the jump-off of the Grand Prix CSI 4* last Sunday, scaring […]