Category: CSI 4*

Chloe Reid & Chelsea 179 Conquer the $31,020 Jumper Classic CSI 4* at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – September 05, 2024 – International show jumping competition kicked off once again on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Hits Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York. The exciting four-star division headlines the action-packed Hits Championship week, which represents the culmination of an incredible summer […]

Sanne Thijssen & “Super Partner” Soar to Victory in the €105,625 TM² Equestrian Team Grand Prix CSI 4*

Opglabbeek, Belgium – August 11, 2024 – A fantastic weekend of top sport concluded on “Super Sunday” with the running of the €105,625 TM² Equestrian Team Grand Prix CSI 4* at Sentower Park. A total of forty-nine riders entered the ring for the first round of the 1.55m […]

It’s a Home Victory for Gerben Morsink in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 4*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 11, 2024 – The final day of the Summer Festival 3 – Longines Global Future Champions proved thrilling till the final jump. In the €105,500 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 4* – 1.50m, thirteen combinations rode clear in the first round, setting the […]

Robert Murphy’s Marvelous Performance Tops Speed Challenge in Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 10, 2024 – The sun was shining for day two of the Summer Festival 3 – Longines Global Future Champions in Valkenswaard. An impressive lineup of 29 riders took to the expansive grass arena to battle it out for top honors in the […]

Blue Ribbon by Eddy Blue! Nothing but the Blues for Darragh Kenny at the Longines Deauville Classic CSI 4*

Deauville, France – August 08, 2024 – The 2024 Longines Deauville Classic got underway on Thursday with the running of the  €29,100 Hermès Sellier Prize CSI 4* at the Pôle international du Cheval Longines – Deauville. Eighty-one combinations took part in the 1.50m speed challenge but it was the […]

Olivier Philippaerts Races to Victory at the Longines Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 09, 2024 – Competition is in full swing at the Longines Tops International Arena for the Longines Global Future Champions event. The sun came out in Valkenswaard for the CSI 4* Against the Clock 1.50m speed class, as a field of 31 top […]

Khaled Almobty Makes it Two Wins in a Row in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 4*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 28, 2024 – The sun was shining in Valkenswaard for the final day of Summer Festival 2. Day three of the Summer Showcase proved unforgettable, with thrilling show jumping performances and a vibrant atmosphere on the Place du Concours. The crowds filled the […]

Home Win by Leopold van Asten & VDL Groep Kiara in the Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 27, 2024 – Competition is in full swing at the Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard as riders from across the globe go head to head in the Summer Showcase.  Saturday’s Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4* started out with a bang with the […]

Jordan Coyle Rides for More Gold on Opening Day at the Longines Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 26, 2024 – The exciting talent converged on the Longines Tops International Arena for day one of the Summer Festival 2: Summer Showcase. It was a strong showing for the Netherlands on the first day of action but it was Irish rider Jordan Coyle (IRL) […]

Koen Vereecke & Oilily de Muze Master the Course & the Competition at Valkenswaard!

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 26, 2024 – Koen Vereecke (BEL) claimed first place in the Two Phase Challenge CSI 4*, riding Oilily de Muze. The Belgian rider narrowly claimed victory, coming home just 0.01 seconds faster than second placed Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann (GER) and High Level 6. […]

Double D Dazzles! Daniel Deusser & Otello de Guldenboom Gallop towards Gold in Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 13, 2024 – Germany’s Daniel Deusser (GER) was the first to go in the €28,200 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*. Deusser made quick work for the course aboard Otello de Guldenboom, claiming the top spot. He pushed Dutch show jumping star Harrie Smolders (NED) […]

Harold Boisset & T’Obetty Du Domaine Dominate at the Chantilly Classic CSI 4*

Chantilly, France – July 11, 2024 – The 2024 edition of the Chantilly Classic CSI 4* got underway last Wednesday and the host nation got off to the perfect start as Harold Boisset (FRA) and T’Obetty Du Domaine dashed for the lion’s share of the €28,200 Audevard Prize […]

Mariano Martínez Bastida is the Best in the Longines Trophy CSI 4* at Casas Novas

Casas Novas, Spain – July 13, 2024 – Saturday afternoon in Casas Novas once again left a “great taste in the mouths of spectors” with incredible performances by top riders and horsewomen of the moment, many surprises and an unbeatable atmosphere. The stands were filled on this sunny […]

Álvaro González de Zárate Triumphant in the Marqués De Riscal Trophy CSI 4*

Casas Novas, Spain – July 13, 2024 – Major FEI-level showjumping began on Saturday at Casas Novas CSI 4* with the running of the €28,200 Marqués de Riscal Trophy CSI 4*, a 1.45m high test that had the participation of around twenty riders and riders. The first victory […]

Swiss “Olympic” Victory at Chantilly: Édouard Schmitz Shows Top Form at the Chantilly Classic CSI 4*

Chantilly, France – July 11, 2024 – Twenty-one days before the start of the show jumping events in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles, Édouard Schmitz (SUI) once again proved to Swiss coach Peter van der Waaij (NED) that he had done well to count on him […]

Sergio Álvarez Moya & Koningin Cruise in the Prosegur Security Trophy CSI 4*

Casas Novas, Spain – July 14, 2024 – Twenty-two competitors had entered the Casas Novas track before the Grand Prix to compete in the penultimate event of this edition, the €28,200 Prosegur Security Trophy CSI 4*. A test of speed and maneuverability with heights of 1.45m. Of the […]

Maikel van der Vleuten Victorious in the CaixaBank Trophy CSI 4* at Casas Novas

Casas Novas, Spain – July 12, 2024 –The highlight of the day came to Casas Novas with the setting up of the €28,200 Caixabank Trophy CSI 5*, with obstacles set at the height of 1.50m being decided by a jump-off. An exciting test in which 15 riders qualified […]

Victor Bettendorf & Foxy de La Roque Fly to First in the €105,500 Casas Novas Grand Prix CSI 4*

Casas Novas, Spain – July 14, 2024 – The €105,500 Casas Novas Grand Prix CSI 4* promised a great show to close the A Coruña CSI 4* and did not disappoint the public that filled the stands of the equestrian center located in Arteixo, A Coruña, this Sunday […]

Khaled Almobty Aces the Course to Win the €105,500 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 4* at Longines Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 14, 2024 – The sun was shining on day three at the Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard. The final day of the Summer Classic was one for the books with thrilling show jumping displays and a lively atmosphere on the Place du […]

Marlon Modolo Zanotelli & Zy-Zento “Zoom” to First in the NH Collection Trophy CSI 4*

Casas Novas, Spain – July 12, 2024 – The afternoon of the first day of the CSI 4* Casas Novas began with the NH Collection Trophy CSI 4*, a 1.45m high test in which almost fifty participants competed for first place. The test ended with the victory of […]

Ben Maher & Ginger Blue Blaze Past the Competition in Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 13, 2024 – The sun came out for day two of the Summer Classic as show jumping’s top talent went head to head at the Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard. It was blue skies for the €56,800 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4* […]

Rodrigo Pessoa & Dhalida Dash for the Cash at Longines Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 12, 2024 – The Summer Classic CSI 4* kicked off today at the Longines Tops International Arena for the first week of action in the Summer Festival. Despite the rain, local and international talent were out in full force at the state of […]

A Womans’ Story & First Brazilian Victory in Chantilly! Luciana Lóssio Lights Up in the €105,500 Grand Prix Ville de Chantilly CSI 4*

Chantilly, France – July 13, 2024 – A truly Grand Prix de Chantilly, with a remarkable 50 contenders at the start, but only five of whom scraped through to the second round. Olympic course designer Gregory Bodo’s course proved to be rather unforgiving today, which made the victory […]

Aaron Vale & Gray’s Inn Deliver the Winning Performance in the $182,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 29, 2024 – Crowds gathered at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the $182,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 4*, eager to witness some of the world’s best competitors vie for top honors under the lights of the WEC Grand Arena. Representing twelve different […]

Andres Soto & Optimus Blue Show their Prime Power to Win the $62,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4* at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 27, 2024 – The $62,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI4* was the highlight event of the evening, featuring 28 horse-and-rider combinations representing 12 different nations competing for top honors. In a thrilling seven-horse jump-off, it was the last to go, Andres Soto (DOM), who claimed […]

Kristen Vanderveen & “Frosty’s” Flawless “Flight” Tops the $31,500 Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 26, 2024 – International competition is in full swing this week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The highlight event on Wednesday was the $31,500 Speed Challenge CSI 4*, where an elite field of horse-and-rider combinations competed over a winding track designed by […]

Five Derby Wins! William Funnell Becomes the Greatest Topping the €120,000 Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby CSI 4*

Hickstead, England – June 23, 2024 – William Funnell (GBR) became the first five-time winner of the €120,000 Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby CSI 4* at Hickstead on Sunday, following a masterclass display of jumping with Dublon. The Surrey-based showjumper had come close to beating the record 12 months […]

Elliott Rowe Races towards €28,360 British Speed Derby CSI 4* Victory at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – June 22, 2024  – A new name was added to the Liz Dudden Memorial Trophy on Saturday at Hickstead, when Elliott Rowe (GBR) landed the €28,360 British Speed Derby CSI 4* with the 11-year-old stallion Hyperion VP Wisbecq. Drawn 19th out of 26, Elliott scorched round the […]

William Fletcher Flies for the Win in the Hickstead Master’s Trophy CSI 4*

Hickstead, England – June 20, 2024  – It was a busy day on Saturday at Hickstead – The All England Jumping Course. William Fletcher (GBR) enjoyed his first Hickstead International Arena win, beating 56 rivals to claim top honors in the €28,360 Hickstead Master’s Trophy with the 11-year-old grey […]

Three Riders Share the Agria Derby Trial Honors at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – June 21, 2024  – Last year’s Agria Derby Trial winners Robert Whitaker (GBR) and Carlos Ribas (BRA) once again shared the honours in today’s class – and they were joined by 2022 winner William Funnell in a three-way split for first place. Theirs were the only […]