Category: CSI 5*

Laura Kraut Cruises to First in the Ludger’s Welcome CSI 5* at Riesenbeck

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 19, 2024 – Competition was in full swing at Riesenbeck International in Germany as the world’s best riders went head to head in the first 5* class of the weekend. American show jumping icon Laura Kraut (USA) claimed the top spot in €10,000 Ludger’s […]

He Saved the Best for Last! Kevin Staut Steals the Spotlight in the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix Ville de Dinard CSI 5*

Dinard, France – July 21, 2024 – With just a few days to go before the Olympic Games, French Kévin Staut (FRA) won the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix Ville de Dinard CSI 5*, a stage on the Rolex Series circuit. It was the crowning glory of four days […]

Dynamic Duo’s Dynamite Performances Propel Cannes Stars to Victory on Rival Turf!

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 20, 2022 – Dominating 2024 and taking their 4th win of the season, the Cannes Stars, powered by Iron Dames, pulled out all the stops to win Global Champions League (GCL) of Riesenbeck, Germany, as the only team on a clean sheet. Local heroes […]

It’s Déjà Vu for Edward Levy & Vitot du Château in the €28,200 Cordon Group Prize CSI 5*

Dinard, France – July 19, 2024 – Déjà Vu! For the second year in a row, Edward Levy (FRA) and Vitot du Château were victorious in the €28,200 Cordon Group Prize CSI 5*, held on Friday during the 2024 edition of the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* […]

Luciana Diniz & Vertigo du Desert Reign in the Mars & Co Prize CSI 5* at Dinard

Dinard, France – July 19, 2024 – After a superb performance, the Brazilian Luciana Diniz (BRA)) , riding the Selle Français Vertigo du Désert, won the €56,800 Mars & Co Prize CSI 5*, the major class of the day at Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5*. This Saturday, […]

Nicola Pohl Shows Power & Speed in the €28,200 Fundis Reitsport Prize CSI 5*

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 19, 2024 – In the return to Germany the Longines Global Champions Tour of Riesenbeck CSI 5* has commenced in spectacular fashion, captivating equestrian enthusiasts from all corners of the globe. Amidst the thrilling atmosphere and the scenic beauty of Riesenbeck International, the fiercely competitive […]

Julien Gonin Gallops for the Gold on Opening Day at the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5*

Dinard, France – July 18, 2024 – French rider Julien Gonin (FRA) won the Prix du Conseil Départemental d’Ille-et-Vilaine, the main classe on the first day of Jumping International de Dinard. It was a great opening to the competition, with the great champions already in attendance and determined […]

Holy Moly, Jolly Joly! Million Dollar Dreams Come True for Ines Joly in the €1.5 Million LGCT Grand Prix of the Prince of Monaco

Monaco, Monte Carlo, France – July 06, 2024 –  There were tears throughout Monte Carlo tonight as Ines Joly (FRA) and Ambassador Z clinched their first ever 5* Grand Prix win in the €1.5 million Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco. In the most […]

Manuel Gonzalez Dufrane & Martialis Master the Course to Win the Sun Life Derby CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — July 07, 2024 — An adrenaline-filled $52,239 Sun Life Derby CSI 5* packed the stands at Spruce Meadows this afternoon, with Mexico’s Manuel Gonzalez Dufrane (MEX) emerging as the only rider to complete the incredibly difficult course with no penalties. Gonzalez, aboard […]

Alex Matz Masters the Driller Thriller Claiming the $62,500 Akita Drilling Cup Winning Round CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — July 06, 2024 — Alex Matz (USA), aboard Holsteiner gelding Cashew CR, couldn’t hide his delight as the pair took first place in the $62,500 AkiIta Drilling Cup Winning Round CSI 5* Saturday morning. The duo topped a starting competition of 43, and […]

Conor Swail & Count Me In Conquer the $746,269 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup CSI 5*

 Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 06, 2024 – Conor Swail (IRL) won Saturday’s $746,269 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup, leading a determined starting competition of 40 of the world’s best riders to take the coveted prize. Twelve of those athletes advanced to the second round, but […]

Cannes Stars Race to Victory in the Global Champions League of Monaco Reclaiming Championship Lead

Monaco, Monte Carlo, France – July 05, 2024 – In sensational style Cannes Stars, powered by Iron Dames, rocketed to the top of the podium for the third time this season under the lights in GCL Monaco. U25 rider Sophie Hinners (GER) onboard Iron Dames Singclair and Kim […]

Eugenio Garza Perez Powers to First in the Städte Region Aachen Prize CSI 5*

Aachen, Germany – July 03, 2024 – It doesn’t always have to be the Grand Prix to put a huge smile on a top show-jumper’s face. Mexico’s World Championship rider, Eugenio Garza Perez (MEX), was able to name three reasons today that made his victory in the €28,330 […]

It’s Ride, White & Blue! Parade of Americans Shine on the Fourth of July at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — July 04, 2024 — It was a sea of red, white, and blue as Americans Nicholas Dello Joio (USA) on Cornet’s Cambridge, and Elena Haas (USA), with Claude, came first and second in Thursday’s Fourth of July Jayman Built Cup CSI 5*. […]

Gunning for Grand Prix Glory: Rising Star Elena Haas Wins the Friends of the Meadows CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —July 03, 2024 — An overjoyed Elena Haas, of the USA, celebrated winning Thursday’s $10,000 Friends of the Meadows CSI 5* 1.50m ahead of tomorrow’s qualifier for Saturday’s Grand Prix, where the 21-year-old is aiming to top the podium after a near-miss on […]

Simon Delestre & Olga van de Kruishoeve Shine in High-Speed Showdown at LGCT Monaco CSI 5*

Monaco, Monte Carlo, France – July 04, 2024 – On the debut day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco, Simon Delestre (FRA) and Olga van de Kruishoeve turned up the heat to clinch victory in the CSI5* 1.45m speed class, presented by the Federation Équestre De […]

Conor Swail & Manuel Gonzalez Dufrane Share the Win in the $62,500 WCD West Canadian Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —June 30, 2024 — In an exrtraordinary course of events on Sunday during the Pan-American Tournament CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows, the $62,500 West Canadian Cup, presented by WCD ended in a tie between Mexico’s Manuel Gonzalez Dufrane (MEX) with Martialis, and Ireland’s […]

Matthew Sampson & Daniel Make it a Great Day Winning the $339,460 Pan-American Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — June 30, 2024  — Matthew Sampson (GBR) and Daniel ruled the day for Great Britain, taking the 1.60m $339,460 Pan-American Cup CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. There were tears of joy ringside as Sampson, from Sheffield, hailed the 16-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion Daniel […]

Olivier Philippaerts & H&M Miro Make it a Marvelous Win in the €500,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Stockholm CSI 5*

Stockholm, Sweden – June 30, 2024 – In an emotionally charged LGCT Grand Prix, Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) aboard H&M Miro clinched his first ever stage victory in the €500,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Stockholm presented by Agria. A long career of riding on the tour […]

Back-to-Back Global Champions League Wins as Doha Falcons Continue their Flying Form at Stockholm

Stockholm, Sweden – June 29, 2024 – Doha Falcons triumphed for the second week in a row securing the win at GCL Stockholm presented by Norrviken. Jérôme Guery (BEL), Simon Delestre (FRA) and Julien Anquetin (FRA) in round one emerged victorious with Quel Homme de Hus, Dexter Fontenis […]

Another One by a Young Gun: Mckayla Langmeier Wins the PH&N Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada â€” June 29, 2024 — A youngster won the biggest daily competition for the second afternoon in a row, as Mckayla Langmeier (USA) took the PH&N Cup CSI 5*. The 24-year-old’s triumph followed Friday’s win in the Canadian Utilities Cup by 21-year-old Mexican rider […]

Friendly Family Bet Pushes Francisco Pasquel Vega to Victory in the $105,500 Canadian Utilities Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — June 28, 2024 — The second member of Mexico’s talented Pasquel family landed a Spruce Meadows Summer Series 5* victory this afternoon, as Francisco Pasquel Vega (MEX) took top spot in the Canadian Utilities Cup 1.50m. The up-and-comer nailed the jump-off ahead of just […]

Nicola Pohl Tastes Victory in the Champagne Piaff Prize CSI 5* at Stockholm

Stockholm, Sweden – June 28, 2024 – It was an electric start to the Longines Global Champions Tour of Stockholm as Nicola Pohl (GER) and Arlo de Blondel took top honours in the 1.45m speed class, presented by Champagne Piaff. Beating one of the fastest riders on the […]

Arturo Parada Vallejo Victorious but Canada Delivers the ‘Golden Nugget’ at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 27, 2024 – The beautifully renovated North American Ring saw its first action on Thursday, with Mexico’s Arturo Parada Vallejo (BEM) and Pandora 258 taking top spot in The Herd 1.45m competition. But it was the second-place finisher, Kannamara Equites, ridden […]

David O’Brien Prevails under Stormy Skies at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 27, 2024 – A delighted David O’Brien (IRL) put on a show for his family today, with the Irishman triumphing in the 1.50m Mission:Possible competition under the grey skies that have so far dominated this summer season. O’Brien, who is originally from […]

Marc Dilasser “Makes His Day” in the €164,700 UAE President Cup Challenge CSI 5*

Paris, France – June 23, 2024 – The 2024 edition of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Paris – Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping CSI 5* came to an extraordinary close as the sold-out crowd erupted for Marc Dilasser (FRA) and Make My Day Z du Gevres. The pair […]

What Dreams are Made of! Jeanne Sadran Jumps towards Stardom in the LGCT Grand Prix of Paris CSI 5*

Paris, France – June 22, 2024 – Dreams came true in the heart of Paris tonight as young French star Jeanne Sadran (FRA) clinched her first ever five-star GP victory at the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris CSI 5* presented by Ville de Paris. The […]

Doha Falcons Fly in French Capital to Secure Thrilling Global Champions League Victory

Paris, France – June 21, 2024 – Converting their pole position to a win Doha Falcons of Julien Anquetin (FRA), Jérôme Guery (BEL) and Michael Pender (IRL) stormed to victory in the Global Champions League of Paris presented by Metrobus. The Paris leg of the GCL saw fierce competition […]

Robert Blanchette Blazes to Two Victories on the Same Day at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — June 14, 2024 — Ireland’s Robert Blanchette (IRL) struck gold twice last week at the Spruce Meadows’ National CSI 5*, topping the leaderboard in both the Coril Holdings – 1.45m and the Mercer Cup 1.40m competitions on the All Canada Ring. His […]

Victory for Babel: Papa Pasquel Pays Tribute to His Beloved Horse at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — June 13, 2024 — Patricio Pasquel (MEX) paid tribute to his beloved horse Babel, following a victory that saw him qualify for the Grand Prix in the famous International Ring at Spruce Meadows. Mexico’s Pasquel, who triumphed with prized gelding Babel in 2017’s […]