Category: CSI 5*-W

Major Victory for Rodrigo Pessoa at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup of Washington CSI 5*-W

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 26, 2024 – Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) has always known that Major Tom had every quality he could want in an equine partner. But channeling the horse’s brimming talent was a work in process. His patience with the 11-year-old chestnut paid off with […]

Winning Is In the Air! Jessica Mendoza Marvels at the Washington International Horse Show

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 25, 2024 – The 2024 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrianâ„¢ had a full day of competition on Friday, October 25, from junior hunters and equitation to five-star show jumping. In a new class added to the FEI division for international […]

Friday Fun for Conor Swail in the $63,000 Speed Final CSI 5*-W

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 25, 2024 – The 2024 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrianâ„¢ had a full day of competition on Friday, October 25, from junior hunters and equitation to five-star show jumping. The highlight class of Friday’s schedule was the $63,000 Speed Final […]

Nina Mallevaey & My Clementine Conquer the $32,000 Accumulator Costume Class CSI 5*-W

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 24, 2024 –  The 2024 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrianâ„¢ on Thursday, October 24, welcomed riders from around the world to the Show Place Arena for the start of the Fédération Equestre International (FEI) division for international show jumpers. Among the […]

Abdel Saïd & Arpege du Ru Ride to Stardom in the $63,000 Welcome Stake CSI 5*-W

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 24, 2024 – The 2024 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrianâ„¢ on Thursday, October 24, welcomed riders from around the world to the Show Place Arena for the start of the Fédération Equestre International (FEI) division for international show jumpers. Abdel Saïd […]

Gregory Wathelet Wins the €250,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup of Oslo CSI 5*-W

Oslo, Norway – October 20, 2024 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) claims victory in the opening leg of the 2024-2025 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢, Western European League in Oslo (NOR). He gives all the credit to his 13-year-old stallion Bond Jamesbond de Hay: “He’s amazing. He makes me feel […]

Kent Farrington & Greya Back in the Game Winning the $340,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ – Traverse City CSI 5*-W

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 15, 2024 – World no. 10, Kent Farrington (USA) claimed the $340,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Traverse City CSI 5*-W on Sunday as the FEI North American League made its debut at Traverse City Horse Shows during the Tournament of Champions. As […]

Game On for Daniel Bluman & Gemma W in the $63,000 Winning Round CSI 5*-W

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 14, 2024 – Daniel Bluman (ISR) celebrated a win in the $63,000 Winning Round CSI 5*-W with longtime partner, Gemma W, on Saturday during the second of three weeks at the Traverse City Tournament of Champions. Highlighted by Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ […]

Abdel Saïd’s Traverse City Debut is a Winning One in the $117,000 Welcome CSI 5*-W

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 13, 2024 â€“ Belgium’s Abdel Saïd (BEL) made his winning debut at Traverse City Horse Shows on Friday by capturing the $117,000 Welcome CSI5*-W . The starting order for the two-round class brought 56 horses to the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring […]

Mclain Ward & First Lady Fly in the $32,000 Storm Ridge Capital Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 12, 2024 â€“  Five-time Olympic medalist McLain Ward (USA) opened five-star competition during the penultimate week of the Tournament of Champions at Traverse City Horse Shows, setting the stage for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Traverse City. On the back of First […]

Henrik von Eckermann & King Edward Claim their Second Consecutive Longines FEI Jumping World Final Crown!

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – April 20, 2024 – For the second year in a row Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and the extraordinary King Edward reigned supreme at the 2024 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Final in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia tonight. In Wednesday’s opening competition they threw down […]

Henrik von Eckermann & King Edward Claim First Jewel in Pursuit of Second World Cup Final Crown!

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – April 17, 2024 – In a dream scenario for the Swedish contingent, defending champion Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and his great gelding King Edward pipped compatriot Peder Frecricson (SWE) and Catch Me Not S to win the opening competition at the Longines FEI Jumping […]

Willem Greve Gallops towards the “Highway of Victory” at the Gothenburg Horse Show

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 24, 2024 – He had some of the world’s fastest riders behind him. Willem Greve (NED) rode as if his life depended on it and clinched the victory in the €164,880 Gothenburg Trophy CSI 5*-W. The win was a bit of a surprise for […]

Young Lars Kersten Overcomes Swedish Heavyweights to Win World Cup Grand Prix of Gothenburg!

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 25, 2024 – Swedish superstars Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and Peder Fredricson (SWE) had to settle for the minor placings when young Dutchman, 24-year-old Lars Kersten (NED), stole the show today at the fourteenth and final leg of the 2023/2024 Longines FEI Jumping World […]

Kevin Staut & Visconti du Telman Part Ways But Ride Triumphantly in Gothenburg!

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 23, 2024 – The French dominated when the weekend’s first international jumping classes were decided in Scandinavium. Julien Anquetin had already won the €28,380 Hööks Prize CSI 5*-W and in the evening’s 1.50 class Kevin Staut (FRA) won with flying colours – as well […]

France Gets off to a Flying Start as Julien Anquetin Flies High in the €28,380 Hööks Prize CSI 5*-W

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 23, 2024 – The French dominated when the weekend’s first international jumping classes were decided in Scandinavium. In this week’s first international show jumping class presented by Hööks, the €28,380 Hööks Prize CSI 5*-W, riders got to know the arena and warmed up for […]

Michael Pender & HHS Calais Claim the Crown of the €164,700 H.H. The Ruler of Sharjah Cup CSI 5*-W

Sharjah, The United Arab Emirates – February 18, 2024 – Michael Pender (IRL) and HHS Calais added another victory to their long list of great achievements last Sunday, claiming the feature class of the week, €164,700 H.H. The Ruler of Sharjah Cup CSI 5*-W, presented by Longines as […]

Steve Guerdat & Jeanne Sadran: Carried Away by the Crowd in Bordeaux!

Bordeaux, France – February 04, 2023 – Swiss rider Steve Guerdat (SUI) loves these atmospheres, like the one in Bordeaux, where the public “carries” the sport and the athletes to victory. Four years after winning this FEI Longines World Cup Grand Prix with the chestnut Victorio des Frotards, […]

Harry Charles & Billabong du Roumois Race to Victory in the €46,500 FFE Generali Prize CSI 5*-W

Bordeaux, France – February 02, 2023 – Great Britain got off to a great start at the 2024 Jumping International de Bordeaux CSI 5*-W as Harry Charles (GBR) and Billabong du Roumois raced towards victory in the €46,500 FFE Generali Prize CSI 5*-W, edging crowd favorite Roger-Yves Bost […]

Matthew Sampson & MHG Candy Girl Charge to Victory in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 27, 2023 – Matthew Sampson (GBR) took his second victory with the 11-year-old mare MGH Candy Girl (by Sligo Candy Boy) at Jumping Amsterdam Saturday evening. In the €28,700 RAI Amsterdam Prize CSI 5*-W over 1.45m, the British rider rushed to victory as […]

Julien Epaillard & Dubai du Cedre Dash to First in the €115,000 Anemone HorseTrucks Grand Prix of Amsterdam CSI 5*-W

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 27, 2023 – A year minus one day after his spectacular victory in the Amsterdam round of the World Cup, Julien Epaillard (FRA) took that other top prize of Jumping Amsterdam in equally spectacular fashion: the €115,000 Anemone HorseTrucks Grand Prix of Amsterdam […]

Back-to-Back World Cup Victories! Daniel Coyle & Legacy on Top Again in Amsterdam Thriller!

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 27, 2023 – Throwing down another extraordinary performance, Ireland’s Daniel Coyle (IRL) and the 14-year-old super-mare, Legacy, stormed to victory for the second time in a week at the twelfth leg of the 2023/2024 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Western European League in […]

Julien Anquetin & Blood Diamond du Pont Impress the Most in €105,700 Speed Challenge CSI 5*-W at Leipzig

Leipzig, Germany – January 19, 2024 – Julien Anquetin (FRA) and Blood Diamond du Pont have been one of the most consistent combinations representing France at the top of the sport and once again they proved that competing at the 2024 Partner Pferd – Leipzig CSI 5*-W on […]

Pius Schwizer Speeds to Victory on Home Soil at the CHI Classics of Basel

Basel, Switzerland – January 12, 2024 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) strikes again! After winning the €15,100 Gönnerclub Pferdesport Basel Prize CSI 5*-W with the same mount the day before, the Swiss and AK’s Courage sped to victory in the €30,600 Land Rover Prize CSI 5*-W last Friday during […]

Richard Howley Races to First in the €60,000 Dach+Holztech Prize CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 14, 2024 – Richard Howley (IRL) had a very consistent week competing at the 2024 Longines CHI Classics – Basel CSI 5*-W. On Saturday the Irishman teamed up with Mansini LTD to win the €60,000 Dach+Holztech Prize CSI 5*-W. The 1.50m speed challenge was […]

Another Amazing Victory by Yuri Mansur & Vitiki in the €75,000 Championat City of Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 13, 2024 – Yuri Mansur`s (BRA) Vitiki continuous to defy the odds and amaze the world! After a freak accident in 2018 that almost required him to be euthanized, the 16-year-old chestnut Hanoverian gelding (Valentino x For Expo) had seven screws inserted in one […]

Pieter Devos & Mom’s Toupie de La Roque Rise to the Top in World Cup Grand Prix of Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 14, 2024 – Belgium’s Pieter Devos (BEL) was thrilled with his victory partnering Mom’s Toupie de La Roque at the tenth leg of the 2023/2024 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Western European League series in Basel, Switzerland today. Moving his points tally up to […]

Kevin Staut & Visconti du Telman Victorious in the €200,000 Longines Grand Prix of Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 13, 2024 – French flag flies the highest! Kevin Staut (FRA) with Visconti du Telman opened a weekend of top sport at the 2024 Longines CHI Classics Basel CSI 5*-W wining the €200,000 Longines Grand Prix of Basel CSI 5*-W. Forty-two combinations took part […]

Hans-Dieter Dreher & Cous Cous Claim the Crown of the Day at Basel

Basel, Switzerland – January 11, 2024 – Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) on Cous Cous were the Kings of the Day on Thursday at the 2024 Longines CHI Classic Basel CSI 5*-W, claiming the feature class the €60,000 Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois Basel CSI 3*. The first class over […]

Roger-Yves Bost Races to the Best Start Possible at the Longines CHI Classics in Basel

Basel, Switzerland – January 11, 2024 – France got off to a flying start at the 2024 edition of the Longines CHI Classics – Basel CSI 5*-W as Roger-Yves Bost (FRA) and Ever de Turan topped the €30,300 Thermoplan Prize CSI 5*-W. The Frenchman and the flew around […]