Category: CSI 4*

Jessica Springsteen & RMF Tinkerbell Claim €35,194 Land Rover Prize CSI 4* at X-Bionic Summer Tour

Jessica Springsteen (USA) & RMF Tinkerbell won the €35,194 Land Rover Prize CSI 4* last Sunday during the X-Bionic Summer Tour at the X-Bionic Equestor Sphere in Samorin, Slovakia. Jessica Springsteen (USA) & RMF Tinkerbell  The American and the 10-year-old bay Oldenburg mare (Incolor x Argentinus) were victorious […]

Dominique Hendrickx & Bacardi Les Hauts Victorious in €92,100 Energochemica Grand Prix CSI 4* at X-Bionic Equestor Sphere

X-Bionic Equestor Sphere, Å amorin, Slovakia – July 22, 2018 – Dominique Hendrickx (BEL) of Belgium earned his first major win of the X-BIONIC® Summer Tour on Sunday, riding Bacardi les Hauts. Hendrickx bested a field of 49 riders from as many as 25 different nations to win the […]

Alexis Deroubaix & Timon d’Aure Flawless Victory in €92,100 Caixa Bank Grand Prix CSI 4* at Casas Novas

The French Alexis Deroubaix (FRA) did not want to leave Casas Novas without a victory after reaching the podium yesterday. So, he put all his talent and skills in a tough final in the €92,100 Caixa Bank Grand Prix CSI 4* and managed a perfect score. The test was […]

Guillaume Foutrier & Tchin de la Tour Top €62,000 Longines Trophy CSI 4* at Casas Novas

Memorable afternoon for the French equestrian in Casas Novas, whose riders took three of the five best places in the €62,000 Longines Trophy CSI 4*, among them the winner,Guillaume Foutrier, who competed last in the winning round and made the wait worthwhile with a very fast race with […]

Eric van der Vleuten & Wunschkind 19 Thrive in €25,000 Dachser Trophy CSI 4* at Casas Novas

It was also a great day for Eric van der Vleuten (NED), who did not disappoint his fans in La Coruña. The rider proved his skills and claimed the victory in the €25,000 Dachser Trophy CSI 4*, riding Wunschkind 19, a horse that took him to victory with […]

Luca Maria Moneta & Connery Power to Victory in €50,000 Bentley Lugano Prize CSI 4* at Longines CSI Ascona

Luca Maria Moneta (ITA) & Connery won the €50,000 Bentley Lugano Prize CSI 4* yesterday during the Longines CSI Ascona 4* in Ascona, Switzerland. Luca Maria Moneta (ITA) & Connery The Italian and the 17-year-old bay Westphalian gelding (Cordobes II x Polydor) secured the victory in the jump-off […]

Emilio Bicocchi & Call Me Claim First Place in €25,000 NH Collection Trophy CSI 4* at Casas Novas – A Coruña

The Italian anthem was played in A Coruña due to the victory of Emilio Bicocchi (ITA), who led the honor roll of the €25,000 NH Collection Trophy. The Italian rider won a very tight test, in which the first 3 riders classified only by a second difference. Bicocchi […]

Jessica Springsteen & Volage du Val Henry Shine in €23,947 Gordana Glass Prize CSI 4* at X-Bionic Summer Tour

Jessica Springsteen (USA) & Volage du Val Henry won the €23,947 Gordana Glass Prize CSI 4* yesterday during the X-Bionic Summer Tour at the X-Bionic Equestor Sphere in Samorin, Slovakia. The American and the 9-year-old chestnut Selle Français mare (Quidam de Revel x Cassini I) were triumphed in […]

Wouter Devos & Tonik Hero Fly High to Victory in CHF $100,000 Grand Prix Longines CSI 4* at Crans-Montana

Wouter Devos (BEL) & Tonik Hero won the CHF $100,000 Grand Prix Longines CSI 4* last Sunday to close out the Jumping Longines Crans-Montana CSI 4* in Switzerland. Wouter Devos (BEL) & Tonik Hero The Belgian and the 15-year-old Belgian Sport Horse stallion (Ogano Sitte x Elegant d’Ille […]

Pius Schwizer Leads Swiss “Trifecta” at Jumping Longines Crans-Montana CSI 4*

Pius Schwizer (SUI) & Balou Rubin R won the CHF $37,000 Crans-Ambassador Prize CSI 4* yesterday during the Jumping Longines Crans-Montana in Switzerland. The Swiss and the 11-year-old bay Oldenburg gelding (Balou du Rouet x Couleur-Rubin) triumphed in the 1.45m contest after completing their jump-off run with no […]

Elian Baumann & Campari Z Fly to First in $43,000 Edmond de Rothschild Prize CSI 4* at Jumping Longines Crans-Montana

Elian Baumann (SUI) & Campari Z won the $43,000 Edmond de Rothschild Prize CSI 4* yesterday during the Jumping Longines Crans-Montana CSI 4* earlier today in Switzerland. The Swiss and the 11-year-old bay Zangersheide gelding (Contact van de Heffinck x Platini M) claimed top honors in today’s feature […]

Pius Schwizer & Balou Rubin R Top CHF $37,400 Emil Frey Sion Prize CSI 4* at Jumping Longines Crans-Montana

Pius Schwizer (SUI) & Balou Rubin R won the CHF $37,400 Emil Frey Sion Prize CSI 4* yesterday during the Jumping Longines Crans-Montana in Switzerland. The Swiss and the 11-year-old bay Oldenburg gelding (Balou du Rouet x Couleur Rubin) triumphed in the 1.45m speed challenge by leaving all […]

William Funnel Joins Illustrious Four-time Winners Claiming Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby CSI 4*

Britain’s William Funnell (GBR) joined an illustrious group of four-time winners when claiming the Al Shira’aa Derby today at Hickstead. Riding the homebred 10-year-old Billy Buckingham, William was one of just two riders to go clear in the first round, meaning he had to jump-off for honours against […]

Matthew Sampson Rides Topflight True Carlo to Back-to-Back Hickstead Victories

Yorkshire’s Matthew Sampson rode out the winner of the Bunn Leisure Speed Derby for the second year in a row. His victory came on his 2017 champion Topflight True Carlo, who is a former event horse owned by Christine Spanner. A total of 31 starters came forward for […]

Shane Breen & Can Ya Makan Triumphant in £22,400 Bunn Leisure Derby Trial CSI 4* at Hickstead

Ireland’s Shane Breen (IRL) added another victory to his tally of Hickstead wins when claiming the honours in the Bunn Leisure Derby Trial today at Hickstead. Shane, 44, is based at Hickstead Place and married to Chloe Breen, who is the daughter of All England Jumping Course founder […]

Scott Brash & Hello Shelby Ride to Victory in Bunn Leisure Derby Tankard CSI 4* at Hickstead

Olympic gold medallist Scott Brash (GBR) had his first international win at Hickstead at the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting today. His victory in the Bunn Leisure Derby Tankard came on the nine-year-old Hello Shelby, who jumped a double clear in a time of 35.60sec. “I wasn’t really […]

Pedro Junqueira Muylaert & Chief Tibri Z MFS Claim €25,250 Horseware Ireland Prize CSI 4* at Bolesworth International

Pedro Junqueira Muylaert (BRA) & Chief Tibri Z MFS won the €25,250 Horseware Ireland Prize CSI 4* last Sunday during The Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show CSI 4* at the Bolesworth Castle in Tattenhall, Chester, England. The Brazilian and the 9-year-old Zangersheide gelding (Corland x Berlin) triumphed in […]

Shane Breen & Acorad 3 Clear 2.20 Meters to Win Equitop Myoplast Puissance CSI 4* at Bolesworth International

Irish star Shane Breen produced a record-breaking performance to win a memorable Equerry Bolesworth International Puissance on Friday night. Bolesworth’s International Arena was at its majestic best in glorious sunshine as a capacity crowd witnessed a truly outstanding exhibition of power and precision jumping. Shane and 18-year-old puissance […]

François Mathy Jr. & Casanova de L’Herse Speed to Victory in €24,920 Voltaire Design Class at Bolesworth International CSI 4*

François Mathy Jr. (BEL) & Casanova de L’Herse won the €24,920 Voltaire Design sponsored speed class last Saturday during The Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show CSI 4* at the Bolesworth Castle in Tattenhall, Chester, England. The Belgian and the 10-year-old bay Belgian Sport Horse stallion (Ugano Sitte x […]

Paul Kennedy & Cartown Danger Mouse Blaze to Victory in €100,000 Equerry Grand Prix CSI 4* at Bolesworth International

Paul Kennedy led an Irish grand prix one-two as this year’s Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show reached a thrilling conclusion on Sunday. Paul, who is based in nearby Shropshire, captured the £30,000 Equerry Grand Prix top prize aboard 12-year-old Cartown Danger Mouse to deny his countryman Billy Twomey […]

Paul Kennedy & Cartown Danger Mouse €24,920 Gallop to Victory in Bolesworth International CSI 4*

Paul Kennedy (IRL) & Cartown Danger Mouse won the €24,920 Watts Commercial Finance sponsored class CSI 4* last Friday during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show CSI 4* at the Bolesworth Castle in Tattenhall, Chester, England. The Irishman and the 12-year-old bay Irish Sport Horse mare (Harlequin du […]

Matthew Sampson & Django Blue Rise to the Top at The Equerry Bolesworth International CSI 4*

British showjumpers made a blistering start to the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show in front of a capacity crowd on Thursday. The opening four-star international class – a two-phase competition sponsored by Naylors Equestrian – saw more than 50 starters tackle the International Arena class. And it was […]

Ali Wolff & Casall Capture $216,000 Upperville Jumper Classic CSI 4* Win at Upperville Colt & Horse Show

Upperville, Virginia, USA. – June 10, 2018 – As America’s oldest running horse show, the Upperville Colt & Horse Show (UCHS) has helped launch the careers of many young athletes. This year’s competition, presented by St. Bride’s Farm, brought together some of the best athletes in the world […]

Lacey Gilbertson & Cobolt Charge to First in $35,000 1.45m Sunday Classic CSI 4* at Tryon

Mill Spring, NC – June 10, 2018 – Lacey Gilbertson (USA) piloted Seabrook LLC’s Cobolt to the only double clear performance in the $35,000 1.45m Sunday Classic CSI 4* at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) to close out the 90th Tryon Riding & Hunt Club (TR&HC) Charity Horse […]

Emma Augier De Moussac & Diva Crowned in PLN $420,000 Grand Prix of Poznan CSI 4*

Emma Augier De Moussac (CZE) & Diva won the PLN $420,000 Grand Prix of Poznan CSI 4* yesterday during the CSI 4* Pozan in Poland. The Czech and the 10-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood mare (No Limit x Ticallux Verte) triumphed by leaving all the poles up for the […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili Reign Again at Tryon Winning $204,000 Coca-Cola® Grand Prix CSI 4*

Mill Spring, NC – June 9, 2018 – The $204,000 Coca-Cola® Grand Prix CSI 4* for the Governor’s Cup at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) ended in victory for Kristen Vanderveen (USA) aboard Bull Run’s Faustino De Tili, navigating the short course in 36.573 seconds to capture the highlight class […]

A Win for Home Nation as Jaroslaw Skrzyczynski & Chacclana Claim $193,000 Big Tour Class CSI 4* at Poznan

Jaroslaw Skrzyczynski (POL) & Chacclana won the PLN $193,000 Big Tour Longines Ranking Class CSI 4* last Friday during the CSI 4* Poznan in Poland. The Pole and the 9-year-old bay Oldenburg mare (Chacco Blue x Capilano) were the fastest of the only three combinations that registered two […]

Luis Pedro Biraben & Caillou Cruise to Gold in $70,000 1.50m Welcome Stake CSI 4* at Tryon

Luis Pedro Biraben (ARG) & Caillou won the $70,000 1.50m Welcome Stake CSI 4* last Thursday during the 90th Tryon Riding & Hunt Club (TR&HC) Charity Horse Show -Tryon Spring VI at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) in Mill Spring, North Carolina. The Argentinian registered no penalties throughout […]

Brianne Goutal & Fineman Blaze to Victory in $35,000 Upperville Speed Stakes CSI 4*

Upperville, Virginia, USA – June 7, 2018 – International competition at the Upperville Colt & Horse Show (UCHS), presented by St. Bride’s Farm, began on Thursday with the $35,000 Upperville Speed Stakes CSI 4*, sponsored by Valley Proteins, Inc. Fifty of the world’s top athletes put the pedal […]

Emilio Bicocchi & Faliane W Victorious in PLN $97,000 Big Tour Class CSI 4* at Poznan

Emilio Bicocchi (ITA) & Faliane W won the PLN $97,000 Big Tour speed class yesterday during the CSI 4* Poznan in Poland. The Italian and the 8-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood mare (Emilion x Indorado) took the lead for good in the 1.45m contest by posting a penalty-free performance […]