Category: CSI 4*

Alix Ragot Races to Victory in the Small Grand Prix CSI 4* at Vejer de la Frontera

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – February 22, 2025 – It was a busy Saturday at the 2025 Andalucía Sunshine Tour. The highlight class of the day was the €28,800 Small Grand Prix CSI 4*, which was really competitive. In the end 16 horses advanced to to the […]

El Ghali Boukaa & A Kyss Cruise to Victory in the Montenmedio Contemporánea Trophy CSI 4*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – February 21, 2025 – Moroccan rider, El Ghali Boukaa (MAR) had a really tight victory today in the €29,000 Fundación Montenmedio Contemporánea Trophy CSI 4* class with A Kyss, a  15-year-old Selle Français mare (Diamant de Semilly x Cabdulla du Tillard) owned […]

Jessica Springsteen & Naomi VH Keizershof Notch Victory in the $117,000 Florida Coast Equipment Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 20, 2025 – The $117,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4* took center stage Thursday morning during Week VIII of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. A competitive field of 30 horse-and-rider combinations representing 10 nations […]

Gilles Thomas & Lavanoche T&L Z Light Up in the Barceló Trophy CSI 4*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – February 20, 2025 – Once again Gilles Thomas (BEL) was on top form winning the big class today, the €7,320 Barceló Trophy, 1.50m with Lavanoche T&L Z (Lavallino Ter Klomp x Bentley Van de Heffinck). The class was against the clock and […]

Gerrit Nieberg & Ping Pong van de Lentamel Light Up Again in the €105,675 Equine America Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 16, 2025 – The German rider, Gerrit Nieberg (GER) was the winner of the €105,675 Equine America Grand Prix CSI 4* class on Sunday at the 2025 Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*, with the very fast 10-year-old gelding, Ping Pong van […]

Second Win in a Row for Daniel Deusser by Topping Small Grand Prix CSI 4* in Spain

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 15, 2025 – Daniel Deusser (GER) doubles down! An amazing round from the superb German rider Daniel Deusser (GER) gave him his second top spot this week, this time with the very fast Kiana van het Herdershof in the €29,000 Small […]

Daniel Deusser & Bingo Ste. Hermelle Claim the Jackpot Again in the Dunas de Barbate Trophy CSI 4*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – February 14, 2025 – The German national anthem played out across the arenas here at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour on Friday, celebrating the win by Daniel Deusser (GER) in the €28,800 Dunas de Barbarte Trophy CSI 4* ; a Longines Ranking class.  Daniel […]

Ilan Bluman & Acajou Ride Grand Prix Victory Momentum Claiming the $32,000 Winning Round CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 07, 2025 – Ilan Bluman (COL) and Acajou have had their breakout moment this season competing at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala. After winning the $200,000 Armed Services Grand Prix CSI 4* six days before the dynamic duo proved that they […]

Tomas Yofre & Cardora Charge towards Victory in Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 08 , 2025 – Tomas Yofre (ARG) was clear and fast aboard Cardora despite the fog that covered much of the Wordl Equestrian Center – Ocala on Saturday. Going up against 18 other combinations, the Argentinian teamed up up with the 15-year-old grey […]

Andre Thieme & Paule S Snag the Win in the $200,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 09, 2025 – Another stunning day set the scene for top Jumping competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The $200,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 4* was the highlight event on Sunday, drawing spectators and exhibitors to watch a competitive international field battle for […]

Gerrit Nieberg & Ping Pong Van de Lentamel Light Up in the €105,500 Stephex Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 09, 2025 – German rider, Gerrit Nieberg (GER) fought a tight battle with his compatriot to take the win in Sunday’s €105,500 Stephex Grand Prix CSI 4* with the 10-year-old ‘Ping Pong van de Lentamel. who is by Emerald x Toulon.  […]

Out of Retirement & Straight into Battle! Warriors Glory Honors His Name Propelling Graham Gillespie to Win the Tesalia Small Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 08, 2025 – An intense jump-off took place today in the €28,800 Tesalia Small Grand Prix CSI 4*, held in the main sand arena Milton, sponsored by Bodegas Tesalia, a winery led by rider Natalia Golding in the heart of the […]

Aaron Vale & Gray’s Inn Gallop for the Gold in the $117,000 LeMieux Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 06, 2025 – The $117,000 LeMieux Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4* brought 40 top international athletes from 13 nations to the WEC Grand Arena, all vying for top honors. In the end, it was Aaron Vale (USA) and Thinkslikeahorse’s Gray’s Inn (Cannavaro x Oscar) […]

Daniel Deusser & Bingo Ste Hermelle Claim the Jackpot at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 06, 2025 – German rider Daniel Deusser (GER) and his stallion Bingo Ste. Hermelle, son of Number One D’Iso x Diamant de Semilly, snatched victory from his compatriot Kendra Claricia Brinkop (GER) on Thursday as the 2025 Andalucía Sunshine Tour got […]

Victor Bettendorf & Qwando van de Rispen Race to First in the €106,000 Grand Prix of Valencia CSI 4*

Valencia, Spain – February 02, 2025 – The second week of the Moura Tours in Valencia came to an end on Sunday with the running of the €106,000 Grand Prix of Valencia CSI 4*, the main competition there. In the end, a familiar face to the winner’s circle […]

Richard Vogel & Cydello Score Sweet Victory in the $215,000 Mars Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 01, 2025 – Everyone on the Wellington International showgrounds wants to know Richard Vogel’s (GER) secret to winning so consistently. His answer on Saturday was, “My secret is Cydello!” after the $215,000 Mars Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 4* during Week 4 of the […]

Déjà Vu! Eduardo Menezes & H5 Kontador Claim the Jackpot Again in the $32,000 Winning Round CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 31, 2025 – Déjà Vu! Eduardo Menezes (BRA) and H5 Kontador conquered another victory, their second one in as many days, keeping their hot streak alive at World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Ocala, Florida, USA. Their second speeding to victory came in the […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Jireh Top the $117,000 Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 30, 2025 – A picture-perfect Florida day set the stage for the $117,000 Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*, where 34 world-class combinations representing 11 nations vied for top honors. In the end, it was Kristen Vanderveen (USA) who clinched the win […]

Eduardo Menezes & H5 Kontador Conquer the Jackpot in Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 29, 2025 – Eduardo Menezes got off to the perfect start on Wednesday to kick off CSI 4* action at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) on Wednesday. The outstanding brazilian triumphed in the $32,000 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4* aboard H5 Kontador. Going up […]

Déjà Vu! Henrik von Eckermann & Glamour Girl “Threepeat” in the $62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 26, 2025 – The third week of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) concluded on Sunday at Wellington International. Early on Sunday, world no 1 Henrik Von Eckermann (SWE) and Glamour Girl pulled off a hat-trick as they topped the $62,500 Hermès Classic […]

Kaitlin Campbell “Tames the Beast” Inside Palina de L’Escaut to Win the $32,000 Pegasus Show Stables Classic CSI 4*

Thermal, California, USA – January 26, 2025 – After six years together, Kaitlin Campbell (USA) only brings out Palina de L’escaut for classes she knows the mare is likely to excel at, and this week, that included the $32,000  Pegasus Show Stables Classic CSI 4* – 1.45m. With […]

Jos Verlooy Victorious in the $200,000 American Wild Horse Conservation Grand Prix CSI 4*

Thermal, California, USA – January 25, 2025 – There was no confusion as to Saturday night’s winner, as Jos Verlooy piloted FTS Killossery Konfusion to victory in the $200,000 American Wild Horse Conservation Grand Prix CSI 4* by a margin of nearly three seconds on January 25 at the Desert International […]

Christian Kukuk & Checker 47 Checkmate the Competition in the $215,000 NetJets Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 25, 2025 – Olympic champions Christian Kukuk (GER) and Checker 47 returned to familiar territory in Wellington International‘s stadium during the Winter Equestrian Festival’s (WEF) ‘Saturday Night Lights’. Six months after jumping to Olympic gold in Paris, the 2024 Rolex Grand Prix winning […]

David O’Brien & Fairson TS Fly to First in the Yeti Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – January 24, 2025 – Fairson TS is a recent addition to David O’Brien’s (IRL) string, but that certainly didn’t hold back this new pair from winning the $20,000 YETI Speed Challenge CSI 4* – 1.45m on Friday morning. O’Brien had to pull off a […]

Simon McCarthy & Gotcha Gallop for the Gold in the $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 24, 2025 – Gotcha carried Simon McCarthy (IRL) to top call in the $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSI 4* – 1.50m early Friday morning during third week of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. McCarthy and the 14-year-old bay Holsteiner mare […]

Kent Farrington is Unstoppable in the $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 18, 2025 – A star-studded lineup of world-class riders had spectators packing the stands for the $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI 4* during Week III of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The air was electric with anticipation as some of the sport’s fastest […]

Duarte Seabra & Dourados 2 Dazzle to First in the €200,000 Doha Tour Grand Prix CSI 4*

Doha, Qatar – January 18, 2025 – The competitions of the second week of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour concluded on Saturday at the Longines outdoor and indoor arenas of Al Shaqab (Member, Qatar Foundation) – with as many as 6 different classes for the CSI1*, two-star […]

Millie Allen & Quick Diamant HR Charge to First in Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – January 16, 2025 – Amidst a large audience turnout, the second week 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour kicked off on Thursday, at the Longines outdoor and indoor arenas of the Al Shaqab (Member, Qatar Foundation) – with six different classes for the CSI one-star, two-star […]

Kent Farrington & Orafina Resume their Winning Ways in the $117,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 16, 2025 – Thirty-three top horse-and-rider combinations from 10 nations competed in the $117,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*. After an intense jump-off, Kent Farrington (USA) saved the best for last, claiming victory with his accomplished partner, Orafina (For Fashion x Caturo), owned […]

Jur Vrieling & Helwell du Chabus Continue to Amaze in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Hessen CSI 4*

Frankfurt, Germany – December 22, 2024 – The Grand Prix of Hessen goes to the Netherlands! Jur Vrieling (NED) won the Grand Prix of Hessen at the International Festhallen Reitturnier Frankfurt (IFRF), presented by Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG (DVAG). It was a very demanding course, only four of the […]