Category: CSI 5*

Richard Vogel & United Touch S Rise to Rolex Grand Slam Glory in Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 10, 2023 – In the history of equestrian sport, there are riders whose names and achievements will be immortalized in history, and today at the CHI Geneva, the last Rolex Grand Slam of Show Major of the calendar year, that is what all 40 […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Glamour Girl Get the Credit they Deserve at the CHI Geneva 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 09, 2023 – This Saturday, the world number 1 was able to whisper in the ear of his mares, thus offering himself the two major events of the day. After teaming up with Iliana for “vengeance” and the win in the $112,500 Geneva Cup […]

Nayel Nassar & Coronado Conquer the $221,600 Visit Greater Palm Springs Grand Prix CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 08, 2023 – The final grand prix of the Major League Show Jumping season concluded with the flying of the Egyptian flag for Nayel Nassar (EGY) and Coronado. The individual MLSJ championship was decided a week prior, but there was still winning honors […]

Steve Guerdat Reigns Supreme for the Third Time in the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final

Geneva, Switzerland – December 08, 2023 – Anticipation was palpable in the air of the Palexpo as the CHI Geneva’s passionate and knowledgeable crowd prepared for the 22nd running of the prestigious Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final. The innovative and globally-renowned class, often compared to the Nitto ATP […]

Kevin Staut & Visconti du Telman Thrive in the $60,000 Prix des Communes Genevoises CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 08, 2023 – Friday afternoon, the Prix des Communes Genevoises offered CSI 5* riders a second chance to obtain their qualifying ticket for Sunday’s Rolex Grand Prix. The winners of this event, the French Kevin Staut (FRA) and Visconti du Telman, set a benchmark […]

Trainer x Student Battle! Eduardo Menezes Triumphant in the $38,500 Morning Star Sporthorses Winning Round CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 07, 2023 – Eduardo Menezes (BRA) wasn’t going to let his student, Carlos Hank Guerreiro (MEX), win so easily a second week in a row. While Menezes didn’t have the last word, he did put in just quick enough of a jump-off round […]

Six is a Charm! Kent Farrington Tops the CHI Geneva Trophy CSI 5* Again!

Geneva, Switzerland – December 07, 2023 – The beautiful city of Geneva once again welcomed the world’s most talented horse and rider combinations to what is often considered to be the best indoor equestrian show in the world, the CHI Geneva. The show, which hosts the final Rolex […]

Victor Bettendorf Blazes to Second Straight Victory at the CHI Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 07, 2023 – Victor Bettendorf (LUX) took the CHI Geneva 5* by storm on Friday, claiming the first two FEI-classes of the renowned showjumping event. After winning the CHF $10,100 Radio Lac Prize CSI 5* with Big Star des Forêts, Bettendorf was victorious again, this time teaming […]

Victor Bettendorf & Big Star des Forêts Fly to First at the CHI Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 07, 2023 – Victor Bettendorf (LUX) took the CHI Geneva 5* by storm on Friday, claiming the first two FEI-classes of the renowned showjumping event. Entered with his mare Big Star des Forêts in the opening event, the CHF $10,100 Radio Lac Prize CSI […]

Darragh Kenny’s “California Dreams” Come True in the $76,000 Granite Bay Farm Speed CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 07, 2023 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) was taken a bit by surprise when he ended up on top of Wednesday’s opening CSI5* class of Desert Holiday II, presented by Visit Greater Palm Springs. Out of the 41 entries, he and California Pie, owned […]

Carlos Hank Guerreiro Gallops for the Gold in the Whittier Trust Winning Round CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 03, 2023 – Carlos Hank Guerreiro (MEX) practically grew up in Southern California, so to him, Desert Holiday 1, presented by Brown Advisory, was like coming home. On Sunday, he got his first win at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) under its new […]

Karl Cook Has the Recipe to Win the $1,340,100 Coachella Cup Grand Prix CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 02, 2023 – Karl Cook (USA) was looking to make history at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). Fate almost stepped in the way of him etching his name as the very first on the $1,340,100 Coachella Cup CSI 5*, a new Waterford trophy […]

Win on Home Soil Keeps The Roadrunners’ Championship Dreams Alive!

Thermal, California, USA – December 01, 2023 – The Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) Roadrunners kept hope alive under the lights on Friday night. Their win on home soil in the $268,100 Premier Equestrian Team Competition CSI 5* left them in the hunt for the overall season championship. The Trelawny […]

Conor Swail Catches Fire at the Desert International Horse Park

Thermal, California, USA – November 30, 2023 – Conor Swail (IRL) came out in winning form on Thursday as Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) returned to the Desert International Horse Park for two weeks of championship competition. Swail (IRL), a winning member of team Trailblazers, topped the $76,100 […]

Nicola Philippaerts Tastes Victory in the €100,000 Estrella Damm Trophy

Madrid, Spain – November 25, 2023 – The most important class of the second day of the 2023 IFEMA Madrid Horse Week was the €100,000 Estrella Damm Trophy CSI 5*-W. The first round had 12 clear rounds and all of them competed in the Winning Round format. The […]

€6,500,000 GCL Super Cup Final: Drama, Emotion & Riesenbeck International Win!

Philipp Weishaupt (GER): “One rail down and it is one million less in prize money… the pressure was immense.” Prague, Czech Republic – November 19, 2023 – In a heart-stopping display of raw emotion, unyielding tension, and unparalleled skill, the Riesenbeck International, powered by Kingsland Equestrian, has emerged […]

Julien Epaillard Wins Sensational €1.26 Million Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix

Prague, Czech Republic – November 18, 2023 – In a dazzling display of excellence, Julien Épaillard (FRA) and his remarkable horse, Dubai du Cedre, emerged victorious in the prestigious €1.26 million Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix at the GC Prague Playoffs.  The atmosphere inside the arena […]

Teams Defined for GCL Super Cup Final After Thrilling Semi-Final Showdown

Prague, Czech Republic – November 17, 2023 – It was a drama-filled GCL Super Cup Semi-Final as the ultimate lineup was determined for Sunday’s Final. In the knockout Semi-Final, the field was cut in half during the second day of the GC Prague Playoffs. Anticipation is mounting for […]

Richard Vogel’s Winning Momentum Continues at Monterrey!

Monterrey, Veracruz, Mexico – November 10, 2023– Coming off an already notable string of successes in his tour throughout Mexico this fall, Germany’s Richard Vogel scored another victory on Friday in the $142,500 Afflux Qualifier CSI 5* during the eighth leg of Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ). Riding […]

Roger-Yves Bost Blazes Past the Competition at the Longines Equita Lyon CSI 5*-W

Lyon, France – November 03, 2023 – The CSI 5* competition got underway on Friday at the Longines Equita Lyon CSI 5*-W & CSI 2* with a 1.50m class over two rounds. And France got off to a great start as Roger-Yves Bost (FRA) and Ballerine de Vilpion […]

Christian Kukuk Claims Final Golden Ticket Winning the €515,800 Longines Global Champions Tour of Riyadh CSI 5*

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 28, 2023 – Christian Kukuk (GER) had just missed out on a podium position in the 2023 LGCT Championship season race but he did stamp his ticket to the LGCT Super Cup by winning the €515,800 Longines Global Champions Tour of Riyadh CSI […]

Dream Win for Dinan in the $450,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington CSI 5*-W

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 28, 2023 – Headed to the final fence of the jump-off in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington CSI 5*-W (USA), Katie Dinan (USA) admitted she wasn’t sure how many strides she was working on. What she did know, was that […]

Harrie Smolders Secures Second Longines Global Champions Tour Championship Title!

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 28, 2023 – In an entry destined for the history books, the unstoppable Harrie Smolders has claimed the esteemed title of the 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour Champion of Champions, marking a moment that will endure through the ages. Securing this title for […]

Beat Mändli & Chartraine Pre Noir Chase Victory in the $78,000 Speed Final CSI 5*

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 27, 2023 – Swiss Olympic team silver medalist Beat Mändli (SUI) headlined the feature class on Friday, October 27, at the 2023 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrian™. Riding Chartraine Pre Noir, Mändli outraced the field to win the $78,000 […]

Riesenbeck International Put the Cherry on the Championship Title Winning the Global Champions League of Riyadh

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 27, 2023 – During the highly competitive final GCL battle of the 2023 season, Riesenbeck International powered by Kingsland Equestrian emerged victorious, snatching the 2023 Championship from the Paris Panthers. They were crowned back-to-back champions, claiming the majority of the over €8.5 million […]

Rene Dittmer Dazzles Again in the $40,000 Accumulator Costume Class!

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 26, 2023 – The 2023 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrian™ heated up on Thursday, October 26, at Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD, where daytime junior hunter competition gave way to the first evening session, featuring the […]

Rene Dittmer Dominates, Dashing to Victory in the $78,000 Welcome Stake CSI 5*-W

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 26, 2023 – The 2023 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrian™ heated up on Thursday, October 26, at Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD, where daytime junior hunter competition gave way to the first evening session, featuring the […]

Shane Sweetnam Claims Second Major Victory in Mexico

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico – October 22, 2023 – After winning the the $5,000,000 GNP Seguros Grand Prix CSI 5* at Otomí the previous day, Shane Sweetnam (IRL) closed out the week in grand fashion at Otomí Club Hípico, claiming the win with RR Combella in the MXN […]

Honoring His Ranking! Shane Sweetnam Supreme in the $5,000,000 GNP Seguros Grand Prix CSI 5* at Otomí

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico – October 21, 2023 – Irish victory on Mexican soil! Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Cjoxx Z jumped their way to victory in the MXN $5,000,000 GNP Seguros Grand Prix CSI 5* on Saturday during the Otomí Grand Prix CSI 5* & CSI 2*, the […]

Shane Breen & Scarteen Score the Biggest Win of the Day in Helsinki

Helsinki, Finland – October 20, 2023 – Shane Breen (IRL) and Scarteen scored the biggest win of the day on Friday at the 2023 Helsinki International Horse Show CSI 5*-W, riding supreme in the  €28,200 Pohjola Kansainvälinen Prize CSI 5*-W. Facing 41 othe combinations in the 1.45m speed […]