Category: CSI 4*

David Will & Forest Gump are the Stars of the Day at the Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 14, 2021 – Grégory Bodo (FRA) was in charge of designing the first important 1.50m CSI 4* class of the 27th Sunshine Tour.  The French designer set up a challenging 1.50m speed course which many of the riders met with clear […]

Daniel Deusser & Killer Queen VDM Exterminate the Competition in $214,000 M&S Great American Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 07, 2021 – Daniel Deusser (GER) and Killer Queen VDM, owned by Stephex Stables, flew to the top spot in the $214,000 Marshall & Sterling/Great American Insurance Group Grand Prix CSI 4* on the grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village on Sunday, February 7, to […]

Jessica Springsteen & Volage du Val Henry Victorious in $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 4* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 06, 2021 – Jessica Springsteen (USA) and Volage du Val Henry, owned by Stone Hill Farm, flew to the top of the podium in the $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic on Saturday, February 6, held on the grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village, as international […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Glamour Girl Earn a Fashionable Victory in the $6,000 Bainbridge Companies CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 04, 2021 – As FEI competition opened for the Marshall & Sterling/Great American Insurance Group CSI 4* week at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) rode Glamour Girl, owned by Portfolio Horses, LLC, to victory in the $6,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.45m Jumpers […]

Jos Verlooy & Varoune Ride to Victory in €100,000 Equitron-Pro Grand Prix CSI 4* at Salzburg

Salzburg, Austria – January 24, 2021 – It was the Belgian anthem that was heard at the Salzburg Arena after a selective course in the €100,000 Equitron-Pro Grand Prix CSI 4* at the end of the 15th Neuro Socks Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4* last Sunday. The contest […]

Olympic, World & European Champion Michael Jung Steals the Spotlight on Saturday at Salzburg CSI 4*

Salzburg, Austria – January 23, 2021 – It was an Olympic, world and European champion in eventing stole the spotlight on Saturday during second week of the Neuro Socks Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4* & 2* at the Salzburg Arena. The main competition was the championship of Salzburg […]

Felix Haßmann & Balance Fly to Another Victory at the Neuro Socks Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4*

Salzburg, Austria – January 22, 2021 – For the second day in a row Felix Haßmann (GER) and Balance were victorious at the Neuro Socks Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4*. Forty-five couples entered the starting list of this 4-star jumping competition for the Auto Pichler Prize CIS 4* , […]

Felix Haßmann Leads German One-Two in Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Amadeus Horse Indoors

Salzburg, Austria – January 21, 2021 – German double victory for Felix Haßmann (GER) and Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) in 1.45m high Amadeus Opening CSI 4* on Thursday afternoon . It was the first of a total of six CSI 4* classes at the Neuro Socks Amadeus Horse Indoors. […]

Laura Kraut & Confu Supreme in the $214,000 Spy Coast Farm Grand Prix CSI 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 13, 2020 – Another “Super Sunday” concluded the second week of the Holiday Series at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) and it was Laura Kraut (USA) and Confu who shone the brightest, claiming the win in the $214,000 Spy Coast Farm […]

Philipp Weishaupt & Coby Claim $225,000 Saudi Ministry of Sport Prize CSI 4* at the Diriyah Equestrian Festival

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The first week of the Diriyah Equestrian Festival came to an end on Sunday with Philipp Weishaupt (GER) and Coby 8 securing first place in the feature class of the day, $225,000 Saudi Ministry of Sport Prize CSI 4*, held at the at the […]

Darragh Kenny & Belo Horizonte Dash for Another Major Win at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 12, 2020 – Competition during the ESP Holiday II CSI 4* continued in the International Arena on Saturday, December 12, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Fifty-six horse-and-rider combinations faced Hector Loyola’s (PUR) course in the $37,000 JTWG, Inc. CSI 4*. […]

Lucy Deslauriers & Hester Light Up for Another Win Topping the $73,000 Sweet Oak Farm Qualifier CSI 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 11, 2020 – The ESP Holiday II CSI 4* hit its midway point on Friday at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), and show jumpers came out in high numbers for the prize money classes. Besting a field of 66 entries, Lucy […]

McLain Ward & Catoki Triumphant in $37,000 Vobev Opener Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 10, 2020 – The ESP Holiday II CSI4* hosted its first FEI classes of the week on Thursday, December 10, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Serving as the featured event of the day, the $37,000 Vobev Holiday II Opener CSI […]

Deslauriers Family Duel! Lucy Deslauriers Tops $214,000 Grand Prix CSI 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 29, 2020 – The first week of the ESP Holiday Series concluded on a high note on Sunday, November 29, with the $214,000 Holiday & Horses Grand Prix CSI 4*, presented by Palm Beach County Sports Commission. Competition will continue at the Palm Beach […]

Sydney Shulman & Ardente Printaniere Gallop to Victory in $37,000 Dever Golf Cars Speed CSI 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 28, 2020 – The ESP Holiday & Horses CSI 4* continued for its penultimate day of competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Saturday, November 28, with the $37,000 Dever Golf Cars 1.45m Speed CSI 4*. Jumping to two top-five placings in […]

McLain Ward & Noche de Ronda Claim $73,000 Premier Equestrian Qualifier CSI4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 27, 2020  – The ESP Holiday & Horses CSI 4* returned to the main stage at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Friday, November 27, with the $73,000 Holiday & Horses 1.50m Qualifier CSI 4*, presented by Premier Equestrian. Claiming a familiar […]

Kent Farrington & Austria 2 Blaze to Win $37,000 Dover Saddlery Opener CSI 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 25, 2020 – International competition returned to the main grounds of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) to kick off the ESP Holiday Series with the $37,000 Holiday & Horses 1.45m Opener CSI 4*, presented by Dover Saddlery, on Wednesday, November 25. The […]

One-hundredth of a Second Decides the Winners in $95,100 Crédito Agrícola Grand Prix CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 13, 2020 – One hundredth of a second! That’s what it took for Bryan Balsiger (SUI) and Twenty-two des Biches to steal the spotlight yesterday, winning the $95,100 Crédito Agrícola Grand Prix CSI 4* during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour. […]

Mathieu Billot & Ilena S Master the Course to Win Small Grand Prix CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 13, 2020 – Mathieu Billot (FRA) and Ilena S were the winners of the €15,140 Small Grand Prix CSI 4* yesterday during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Since the feature jump-off class had 152 entries, […]

Piergiorgio Bucci & Cochello Power to First in €26,000 Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 11, 2020 – Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) and Cochello sped to victory in the €26,050 Speed Challenge CSI 4* yesterday during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour. Riding the 2009 grey Holsteiner gelding (Casall x Cartani 4), the Italian soared over […]

Guy Williams & Rouge de Ravel Lead All-British Podium at Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 4*

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 11, 2020 – The British flag was raised high above the rest yesterday during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Since the two-phase class with aggregated penalties had 127 entries and according to FEI rules, it […]

Devin Ryan & Eddie Blue Dash for the Cash in $213,300 National Horse Show Grand Prix CSI 4*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – October 31, 2020 – Show jumping reached its pinnacle Halloween evening at the 137th National Horse Show when it hosted the highly-anticipated $213,300 National Horse Show Grand Prix CSI 4* within the Alltech Arena. Tested over a masterful pattern from world-renowned course designer Guilherme Jorge […]

Karl Cook & Fecybelle Fly to First in T & R Development $36,600 International Speed CSI 4*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – October 30, 2020 – Jumper action continued Friday afternoon at the 137th National Horse Show, which hosted competitors in the T & R Development $36,600 International Speed CSI 4* class run under a power-and-speed format. As one of the final challengers, Karl Cook (USA) and Signe […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Dance & Prance To Victory at the National Horse Show CSI 4*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – October 29, 2020 – Show jumping took center stage Thursday at the 137th National Horse Show as partnerships took to the Alltech Arena for the first day of jumper contests, with four classes offering opportunities to collect prize money. The evening’s highlight class, the […]

Pénélope Leprévost & Une Etoile Landaise Shine the Brightest at the CSI 4* of Saint-Lô

Saint-Lô, France – October 25, 2020 – France continued to dominate the Meeting d’Automne â€“ Jumping International de Saint-Lô CSI 4* & 2* on Saturday as Pénélope Leprévost, “France’s First Lady of Showjumping”, and Une Etoile Landaise claimed top honors in the €12,000 Prix Groupama Centre Manche Prize CSI 4*. […]

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 […]

Titouan Schumacher & Atome Z Turn on the Turbo to Win €95,100 Ashford Farm Grand Prix CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October 25, 2020 – The third week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour came to a close this Sunday with the grand finale, the €95,100 Ashford Farm Grand Prix CSI 4* at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. A total of 50 combinations entered the ring […]

A Hat Trick! Todd Minikus & Amex Z Pull Out All the Aces in the $214,000 President’s Cup Grand Prix CSI 4*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 24, 2020 – Todd Minikus (USA) and Amex Z took home a sweet victory in the $214,000 WIHS President’s Cup Grand Prix CSI 4* presented by MARS Equestrianâ„¢, the marquis class of the week at Tryon International Equestrian Center and Resort (TIEC). […]

Conor Swail & GK Coco Chanel Triumph in Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October 22, 2020 – Conor Swail (IRL) and GK Coco Chanel were the stars of the day on Thursday during the third week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour, speeding to victory in the €34,330 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4* at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. The Irishman […]

Scott Brash & Hello Shelby Soar to the Top at the Jumping International de Saint-Lô CSI 4*

Saint Lô, France – October 22, 2020 – Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello Shelby were the winners of the Cheval Normandie Prize CSI 4* on Thursday during the opening day of the Meeting d’Automne – Jumping International de Saint Lô CSI 4* & 2* in France. The Brit […]