Category: News

In Loving Memory of Hunter Harrison

Sadly, the equestrian community is mourning the loss of one of its biggest supporters and iconic figures this weekend as Hunter Harrison passed away yesterday in Wellington, Florida. Born on November 7, 1944, in Memphis, Tennessee, Ewing Hunter Harrison was a man whose great accomplishments on and off […]

Interview: Major Winner Kent Farrington (USA) at Rolex Grand Slam – Geneva CSI 5*

Congratulations on your victory in the Rolex Grand Prix at the 2017 CHI de Genève 5*! You came close a few times before, now you have finally succeeded in winning a Major. Kent Farrington: I am overjoyed, but to be honest I am still in a state of shock. I have […]

International Jumping Riders Club Elects New Board & Kevin Staut as President

The IJRC held its Extraordinary General Assembly in Geneva last Friday, during which Kevin Staut (FRA) was elected as the new president of the International Jumping Riders Club. Kevin Staut follows Christina Liebherr, who has been the club’s president twice. François Mathy JR (BEL) was elected as First Vice President and Christina […]

Interview: Major Winners Grégory Wathelet & Philipp Weishaut at Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping – Geneva CSI 5*

At the CHI de Genève 2017, Philipp Weishaupt (GER) and Gregory Wathelet (BEL) have the chance of claiming their second Major victory this year. An interview with the two Grand Slam candidates about fighting spirit, headstrong partners and prestigious Grands Prix that every rider wants to win once in a lifetime. The competitions at […]

Equestrian Community Loses Legendary US Showjumper William “Bill” Streinkhaus

It is with great sadness that the US Equestrian Federation (USEF) has learned of the passing of esteemed show jumper William “Bill” Steinkraus at the age of 92. A five-time Olympian and U.S. show jumping’s first individual gold medalist, Steinkraus passed away on November 29, surrounded by the […]

Longines & Global Champions Tour Announce Significant New Long-Term Partnership

Longines and Global Champions Tour today announce a significant new long-term partnership further cementing commitment to the top level of show jumping and the future growth of the sport. The global agreement will see Longines renew and extend its status as Title Partner and Official Timekeeper of the […]

Isabell Werth & Harry Allen Among FEI Award Recipients

Harry Allen (IRL), double gold medallist at the FEI European Pony Championships in Kaposvar (HUN) last August, was recognised for his numerous outstanding performances throughout the year, winning the Longines Rising Star Award. Presented by the FEI’s top partner Longines, this award celebrates youth, talent, determination and the […]

Hamburg Diamonds Add 2017 Global Champions League Title to their Brilliance!

Harrie Smolders & Don VHP Z There’s a new dawn in the Global Champions League, a dawn marked by two “Dons”, of showjumping and the 2017 Global Champions League title for the Hamburg Diamonds! Before the decisive run by the dynamic duo, Eric Lamaze (CAN) & Fine Lady 5 (Forsyth FRH x Drosselklang) […]

Spectacular Global Champions League Playoffs Announced!

Global Champions League​ announced yesterday the introduction of spectacular new team playoffs in 2018 with an unprecedented €10 million in prize money. The new play offs will be staged in the magical Czech capital Prague, one of the world’s most beautiful cities and a UNESCO World Heritage site, […]