Category: CSI 2*

Belgian Rider Abdel Saïd Shines in the Abu Dhabi Sports Council Grand Prix CSI 2*

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 13, 2024 – Course designer Elio Travagliati (ITA) designed a challenging course for the riders in the €28,200 Abu Dhabi Sports Council Gold Tour Grand Prix CSI 2*. 41 riders started, but only six riders jumped clear and went through to […]

Marriet Smit-Hoekstra & Duco Z “Zoom” to Win the Rabobank Grand Prix CSI 2*

Gronigen, The Netherlands – January 07, 2023 – The first week of the year could not have been better for Marriët Smit-Hoekstra (NED) as she rode away victoriously in the €28,200 Rabobank Grand Prix CSI 2*, the grand finale and feature class of the 60th edition of the […]

Trevor Breen is the Best in the $32,500 Grand Prix of Dubai

Dubai, The United Arab Emirates – January 06, 2023 – Trevor Breen (IRL) and ABC Cortana Cruise conquered the Grand Prix of Dubai CSI 2* last Sunday at the Sustainable City Equestrian Club in the United Arab Emirates. The duo were the only ones to master the first round […]

Paul O’Shea Trots & Pats His Way to Victory in the $76,000 Meadow Grove Farm Grand Prix CSI 2*

Thermal, California, USA – December 09, 2023 – Paul O’Shea (IRL) just recently retook the ride on Hellcat, a mare owned by Eye Candy LLC. Though the mare was tricky to get right in his time with the ride beforehand, he seems to have really mastered exactly what […]

Elisa Broz & Tinkerbell are Lightning Quick to Win the $39,000 Highland Farms Speed CSI 2*

Thermal, California, USA – December 07, 2023 – Last time Eliza Broz (USA) and Tinkerbell came out for FEI action, it was a win. And it was only a few days ago. But they continued their stellar performance into week two of Desert Holiday, presented by Visit Greater […]

Elisa Broz & Tinkerbell Thrive in the $76,000 Premier Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 2*

Thermal, California, USA – December 02, 2023 – Some riders would be intimidated knowing Conor Swail (IRL) was following them as the final rider to go in a 12-horse jump-off, but not Elisa Broz (USA). Broz and Tinkerbell, owned by Hidalgo LLC, put in a blazing fast round […]

Conor Swail Sails to Second Victory on the Same Day in the Desert!

Thermal, California, USA – December 01, 2023 – After beginning the week in a winning fashion, Conor Swail (IRL) stayed on top of the highly competitive fields in both of Thursday’s FEI classes during Desert Holiday 1, presented by Brown Advisory. With huge classes coming up with both […]

Megane Moissonier Leads All-French Podium in the Grand Prix of Valence

Valence, France – November 26, 2023 –The first week of the winter edition of the Equestrian Cup Series – Winter Edition came to an end on Sunday and it was Megane Moissonnier (FRA) and Fais Pas Ça who prevailed in the feature class of the week there, the […]

Jessica Hewlett Flies the Highest in the Grand Prix of Barcelona CSI 2*

Barcelona, Spain – November 26, 2023 – It was a busy week for showjumping in Spain with two FEI-level horse shows. If Ben Maher (GBR) and Enjeu de Grisien came up just short representing Great Britain in the €163,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – City of Madrid Grand Prix […]

Samuel Parot & David Guetta in Fine Tune to Win the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 2*

Aiken, South Carolina, USA – November 11, 2023 – The highly-anticipated $100,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 2* took place on Saturday afternoon at the Split Rock Aiken CSI 2*. Located in the world-class main arena at Bruce’s Field, competitors brought their A-game to highlight the week’s event. Taking his […]

Derin Demirsoy Dazzles in the Grand Prix CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 05, 2023 – The first week of Autumn MET II 2023 concluded with a Turkish victory in the €31,200 Grand Prix CSI 2*, presented by Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau, with Derin Demirsoy (TUR) and O-Kannarock (Rock’N Roll Semilly x Kannan) taking the top honors.  Seven out […]

Cédric Hurel & Fantasio Floreval Z Fly to First in the Defender Grand Prix CSI 2*

Lyon, France – November 04, 2023 – They were among the favourites for the event and they lived up to their billing. Cédric Hurel and his wonderful Fantasio Floreval Z won the €30,300 Grand Prix Defender in the CSI 2* competition at the Longines Equita Lyon – Concours Hippique International. At the same time, […]

Melanie Cloarec Conquers the Laiterie de Montaigu Prize CSI 2* at Lyon

Lyon, France – November 02, 2023 –Held at the end of the day on Thursday, the €27,510 Laiterie Montaigu Prize CSI 2* was won by Mélanie Cloarec (FRA). The rider from Brittany and her faithful mare Cartouche de Pléville started first in this class against the clock with […]

Cathleen Driscoll & Idalgo Back on Top in the $78,000 Biltmore Winery Grand Prix CSI 2*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 28, 2023 – Drawing an enthusiastic crowd to celebrate the close of the fall show series at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (Tryon International), the $78,000 Biltmore Winery Grand Prix CSI 2* ended in another win for Cathleen Driscoll (USA). […]

Jésus Garmendia Echevarría Can’t Be Beaten in the Diputación de Cádiz Grand Prix CSI 2*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – October 28, 2023 – The Spaniard Jesús Garmendia Echevarría (ESP) has had a stellar performances at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour this week, adding up another win there during the Andalucía October Tour III. He rode the 13-year-old Valut 2 (Valentino 24 x […]

Richard Vogel Adds Another Victory to His Achievements at Otomí Grand Prix CSI 5* & CSI 2*

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico – October 22, 2023 – The five-star grand prix victory may have slipped away from him the previous day but Richard Vogel (GER) made sure he completed the first week at the Otomí Grand Prix CSI 5* & CSI 2*, racing to victory […]

Amanda Derbyshire & Wonder If Continue to Amaze Winning the $60,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 14, 2023 – Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) and Wonder If were the fastest double-clear entry of the day. In a stiff competition with 49 entries and 18 pairs qualifying for the jump-off round over the track set by Peter Grant (CAN) at […]

Peder Fredricson Wins the “Duel of World Number Ones” in the $245,000 Sport 1 Grand Prix CSI 2*

Oslo, Norway – October 13, 2023 – A duel of number ones! That is. two former number-one riders in the Longines World Ranking, battling it out to see who would take the title of the NOK $245,000 Sport 1 Grand Prix CSI 2* last Friday and it was […]

Nayel Nassar & El Conde Conquer the $30,000 ProElite Welcome Stake CSI 2*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 13, 2023 – Aboard the 2011 Belgian Sport Horse gelding El Conde (Loro Piana Filou de Muze x Final Shot), Nayel Nassar (EGY) took the top spot in Friday’s CHF $30’000 ProElite Welcome Speed Stakes CSI 2*. The Egyptian stopped jump […]

Ben Maher & Ginger Blue Blaze to the Top in the Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – October 08, 2023 – The first week of Autumn MET I 2023 at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Oliva, Spain, concluded on Sunday with the 1.45m Grand Prix CSI 2*, presented by Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau GmbH. Great Britain’s Olympic Champion Ben Maher (GBR) […]

Cathleen Driscoll & Magnolia Overcome Inclement Weather to Win Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*

Greenwich, Connecticut – October 06, 2023 – When Cathleen Driscoll (USA) is on course with Plain Bay Farm’s Magnolia, confidence emanates from the 30-year-old rider. Driscoll and the 11-year-old Royal Dutch Sport Horse mare, partnered for two years, seem to have found their best stride as of late, […]

Mario Stevens Masters the Competition to Win the Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2*

Riesenbeck, Germany – September 30, 2023 – Mario Stevens (GER) and Carrie 22 mastered the course and the competition on their way to victory in the €27,250 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2* last Sunday at the Riesenbeck International CSI 2*. Going up against 51 other combinations in […]

A “Hello to Victory” by Mans Thijssen in the €26,800 Seacon Logistics Grand Prix CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – September 17, 2023 – The second week of the Indian Summer Summer Tour Series came to an end on Sunday at the Peelbergen Equestrian Center and it was Mans Thijssen (NED) who said hi to victory, riding Hello to first place in the €26,800 […]

Daniel Bluman & Cachemire de Braize Blaze to Win the $76,000 Grand Prix of Traverse City CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 16, 2023 – It was a busy day on Saturday at the 2023 Major League SHow Jumping of Traverse City – American Gold Cup CSI 5* & CSI 2*. Besides the $400,000 Premier Equestrian Team Competition CSI 5* another major attraction took […]

Samantha Schaefer & Frasier Fly to First in the $39,000 Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 14, 2023 – Samantha Schaefer (USA) brought her longtime partner Frasier into the $39,000 Speed Challenge CSI 2* 1.45m Thursday afternoon with no expectation to win. “I went into the class not thinking that winning was my goal,” she said. But her faith […]

Santiago Lambre & J’Adore van het Klinkhof Cruise to the Top in the $80,000 Paramount Resources Grand Prix CSI 2*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 10, 2023 – The Paramount Resources Grand Prix CSI 2* (1.45m) was the first competition on the International Ring Friday of the 2023 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’. The top 2* riders from throughout the week now moved from the All Canada Ring to […]

Karrie Rufer & Stern de Folletti Light Up to Win the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 2*

Paso Robles, California, USA – September 10, 2023 – The Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) capped off its week in Paso Robles, California with the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 2*. After a six-horse jump-off, Karrie Rufer (USA) and Stern dei Folletti (Toulon x Berlin), owned by […]

Cassio Rivetti & Nadale van Dorperheide Conquer Victory at the Split Rock Jumping Tour CSI 2*

Paso Robles, California, USA – September 08, 2023 – The Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) returned to Paso Robles, California for the second year in a row. This year saw a CSI2* rating and featured the $38,700 Welcome CSI 2* 1.45m on Friday, September 8th. Ultimately, it was […]

Andrzej Oplatek & Diaroubet Dash for the Cash in the Graziano Mancinelli Frecciarossa Grand Prix CSI 2*

Milan, Italy – September 02, 2023 – On the rest day for the 25 finalists of the individual competition of the FEI Jumping European Championship Milan 2023, the Italia Open was held and the program closed with the Graziano Mancinelli Frecciarossa Grand Prix CSI 2* (against the clock with jump-off competition, […]

Cassio Rivetti & Billy Dorito Thrive in the $100,000 Great American Grand Prix CSI 2*

Del Mar, California, USA – September 03, 2023 – Cassio Rivetti (BRA) continued his winning streak, taking home the blue ribbon in the highly anticipated $100,000 Great American Grand Prix CSI 2*, Rivetti (BRA) once again showcased his talent, this time riding Billy Dorito to the winner’s circle. […]