Category: CSI 4*

Stephan Barcha & Dinozo Un Prince Claim the Crown of the €105,500 Stephex Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 15, 2026 – Brazilian rider Stephan de Freitas Barcha (BRA) claimed victory this Sunday in the €105,500 Stephex Grand Prix CSI 4* – 1.55m (Longines Ranking), the highlight class of the sixth week of the Andalucía Sunshine Tour 2026, held on the Don Antonio grass arena at Montenmedio […]

Kayenne Z Propels Kyle King to the Throne in the $225,000 Kask & Vogel Grand Prix CSI 4*

Thermal, United States – March 14, 2026 – In a thrilling conclusion to FEI competition at Desert Circuit 2026, Kyle King (USA) and Kayenne Z clinched the win in the $225,000 KASK & Vogel Grand Prix CSI 4* on Saturday, March 14, at Desert International Horse Park. King and Kayenne were the […]

Beat Mändli & Qoachella Shine Bright Under the Lights in the $215,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – March 14, 2026 – Three-time Swiss Olympian Beat Mändli (SUI) led his first-ever Saturday Night Lights victory gallop in the $215,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 4* aboard Grant Road Partners’ Qoachella to highlight Week 10 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). WEF hosts 12 weeks of FEI competition […]

Conor Swail Completes the Sweep & Hat-trick in the $32,000 BrainJuice Classic CSI 4*

Thermal, United States – March 13, 2026 – Conor Swail (IRL) has proven to be the one to beat at Desert International Horse Park’s Desert Circuit 10, presented by KASK & Vogel. On Friday, March 13, Swail rode Casturano to victory in the $32,000 BrainJuice Classic CSI 4* 1.45m , marking the Irish riders […]

Robert Blanchette & Chardonnay Claim the Champagne in the $63,000 The Club at Iron Lake Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida – March 13, 2026 – Day two of the 35th edition of Live Oak International featured the first day of CSI 1* and CSI 4* Show Jumping, alongside the final two Driving Dressage divisions. The first day of show jumping featured thrilling competition, including the $63,000 Live Oak International Grand Prix […]

Javier González Fraga Shines with Sonic JGF at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 13, 2026 – During Friday’s CSI 4* competition at the Montenmedio facilities of the Andalucía Sunshine Tour, Spanish rider Javier González Fraga (ESP) was the standout performer of the day, taking victory in the Big Tour’s main class, the €28,600 Fabbri Trophy CSI 4* , […]

Conor Swail Gets Second Win in a Row in the $63,000 Balmoral Welcome CSI 4*

Thermal, United States – March 12, 2026 – Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL) led a victory gallop at Desert International Horse Park for the second day in a row on Thursday, March 12. This time, Swail rode Clonterm Obolensky to the win in the $63,000 Balmoral Welcome CSI4* 1.50m at Desert Circuit […]

Shane Sweetnam Sweeps the Competition in the $116,100 Adequan® Challenge Cup CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – March 12, 2026 – Sweeping the competition under the rug, Irish Olympian Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Coriaan van Klapscheut Z secured their second international victory of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season after winning the $116,100 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 10 CSI 4* at Wellington International on […]

It’s a One-Two by Conor Swail in the $32,000 Legacy Hunters & Jumpers Speed CSI 4*

Thermal, United States – March 11, 2026 – While many see being the first in the order of go as a disadvantage, that is certainly not the case for Conor Swail (IRL) and Theo 160. The notably fast duo was the first in the ring for the $32,000 Legacy Hunters & […]

Niamh McEvoy Tops the Kar Sport Horses Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 08, 2026 – Irish rider Niamh McEvoy (IRL) claimed victory in the €105,500 Grand Prix CSI 4* – Kar Sport Horses Trophy, the highlight class of the fifth week of competition at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour 2026, held in Arena 3 – Don Antonio (grass) at Dehesa […]

Armando Trapote & Nasa de Toxandria Unbeatable in the Catunambú Trophy CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 06, 2026 – Local rider Armando Trapote (ESP) secured victory in the €28,450 Big Tour Catunambú Trophy CSI 4* class after producing the fastest clear round (0 in 61.59 seconds) in a major class that saw more than 70 starters. Second place […]

Nicola Philippaerts & Gadget Mouche Score a Sweet Victory in the $200,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, United States – February 28, 2026 – International sport took center stage Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Ocala as spectators filled the stands for a night of top competition. While hunter riders contested the $75,000 MARS Equestrian USHJA International Hunter Derby in the WEC Stadium, […]

Christian Kukuk & Viki Van Gogh Paint the “Perfect Art Piece” in the $117,000 Mars Equestrian Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, United States – February 26, 2026 – Fifty horse-and-rider combinations representing 12 nations came forward for Thursday’s $117,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*, all hoping to secure a good position in Saturday night’s Grand Prix. After an 11-horse jump-off, it was last-to-go World No. 5 Christian Kukuk […]

Natalie Dean Dares to Be Fast in the $32,000 Mars Equestrian Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Ocala, United States – February 25, 2026 – If speed is the name of the game, Natalie Dean (USA) can always count on Dotcom d’Authuit‘s footspeed that’s for sure. The dynamic duo dared to go fast and claim the $32,000 MARS Equestrian Speed Challenge CSI 4*, the feature […]

Powered by Heart & Love! Mathieu Billot Shines in the €105,500 Andalucía Invitational Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 23, 2026 – Week three of the XXXII Andalucía Sunshine Tour comes to an end with a highlight victory for France’s Mathieu Billot (FRA), who secured first place in the €105,500 Andalucía Invitational Grand Prix CSI 4*, riding the promising 9-year-old […]

Ireland’s Niamh McEvoy Claims Victory in the Big Tour’s Headline Class at Vejer de La Frontera

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 21, 2026 – The day at Dehesa Montenmedio once again delivered a varied and demanding program of competitions, with many riders fine-tuning their form ahead of Sunday’s four Grand Prix classes. It was a day marked by excitement and speed, with […]

Daniel Bluman Makes It Count as Final Rider in the $200,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, United States – February 21, 2026 – A packed house set the scene on Saturday evening for the $200,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 4* in the WEC Grand Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). Twenty-three elite horse-and-rider combinations representing some of the sport’s best stepped forward to […]

Álvaro González de Zárate & Casa Diva PS Shine at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 20, 2026 – A new day of competition at Dehesa Montenmedio brought further success for Spanish show jumping. Álvaro González de Zárate (ESP), riding Casa Diva PS —with whom he claimed the gold medal at last year’s Spanish Championships at this […]

Gonzalo Busca Roca & Cristiano Obolensky Snag the Win in the $117,000 LeMieux Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, United States – February 19, 2026 – A perfect Florida morning set the stage for the $117,000 LeMieux Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*, where 31 horse-and-rider combinations contested top honors. Last to go, Gonzalo Busca of Spain secured the victory aboard Kalany Stables’ Cristiano Obolensky (Cornet Obolensky x […]

Larocca Delivers a Second Statement Win in the €105,500 Range Rover C. de Salamanca Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 14, 2026 – José María Larocca Jr. (ARG) has begun the 2026 season in emphatic fashion. The Argentine rider once again imposed his authority at the XXXII Andalucía Sunshine Tour by claiming victory in the €105,500 Range Rover C. de Salamanca […]

Steve Guerdat Leaves His Mark at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 14, 2026 – The most important class of Saturday bore the stamp of Steve Guerdat (SUI) on a bittersweet day at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*. The renowned Swiss rider Steve Guerdat (SUI), one of the most decorated athletes on […]

Axel Vandoorne & Gaudi de Hus Gallop to First at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 13, 2026 – Another intense day unfolded at Dehesa Montenmedio, featuring a broad and highly competitive schedule that once again confirmed the international character of the circuit. Among all the classes, the highlight was the €28,700 Ayuntamiento Vejer Trophy CSI 4*, […]

Jessica Mendoza & In The Air Fly to Victory in $200,000 Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, United States – February 08, 2026 – International competition came to a close on Sunday afternoon as 32 top horse-and-rider combinations representing 12 different nations vied for the lion’s share of the prize money in the $200,000 Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Grand Prix CSI 4*. After a nail-biting seven-horse […]

José Maria Larocca Jr. Stuns Past Favorites to Win the €105,500 Grand Prix of Vejer de La Frontera CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 08, 2026 – The closing day of the first of the seven weeks that make up the XXXII Andalucía Sunshine Tour delivered an outstanding overall balance and very positive sensations at the Dehesa Montenmedio facilities, the setting for another vibrant day […]

Double Delight for Edouard Schmitz at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 06, 2026 – The penultimate day of the first week of the XXXII Andalucía Sunshine Tour once again delivered a packed, high-level schedule, with 13 classes run across five arenas. The undisputed star of the day was Edouard Schmitz (SUI), who produced a brilliant double, […]

Maximilian Weishaupt Sets the Pace at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 06, 2026 – A full-on day of sport at the 2026 Andalucía Sunshine Tour saw Germany’s Maximilian Weishaupt (GER) steal the spotlight with a top-level win in the feature class of the day, the €28,200 Big Tour Speed Challenge CSI 4*. Nearly fifty […]

Olivia Sweetnam Scores First Four-Star Win Aboard Epic in the $117,000 Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida – February 05, 2026 – Thursday morning opened with the $117,000 Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*, welcoming 41 top horse-and-rider combinations representing 13 nations. In the end, it was the youngest athlete in the class, Olivia Sweetnam (USA), who captured her first […]

Daniel Coyle & Calippo Can’t Be Caught in the $32,000 Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Speed CSI 4*

Ocala, United States – February 04, 2026 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) has been on fire at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. It was no different on opening day this week as the flying Irishman and Calippo 57 charged to victory in the $32,000 Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Speed […]

Shane Sweetnam Soars to the Top in the $215,000 Mars Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – January 31, 2026 – Irish Olympian Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and the 10-year-old Coriaan van Klapscheut Z left nothing to chance on the grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village by winning the $215,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 4*, highlighting Saturday afternoon during Week 4 at Wellington International’s Winter […]

Daniel Coyle & Farrel Cruise in the $200,000 Gary Yeomans Ford Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, United States – January 31, 2026 – An unseasonably cold Saturday night didn’t deter a world-class field from contesting the $200,000 Gary Yeomans Ford Grand Prix CSI 4*. Thirty athletes representing 15 countries took on the challenge, and in the end, it was World No. 11 Daniel Coyle (IRL) […]