Category: CSI 5*

Madrid in Motion Make Waves by Winning the Global Champions League of Miami Beach

Miami Beach, USA, Florida, USA – April 14, 2023 – In what was a condensed, tense and impressive Global Champions League in Miami Beach it was Madrid in Motion’s Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Eduardo Alvarez Aznar (ESP) who moved it in Miami securing the win by a collective […]

World Cup Champions! Henrik von Eckermann Victorious as King Edward The Great Adds Another Crown to their Legacy!

Omaha, Nebraska, USA â€“ April 08, 2023 â€“ Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and the brilliant gelding King Edward wrote another page of equestrian history when becoming the first-ever Swedish winners of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ when taking the 2023 title in Omaha (USA) last night. In a gripping two-round […]

Catch Them If You Can! Richard Vogel & Cepano Baloubet Fast & Furious to Win the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Wellington CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 01, 2023 – Showtime showjumping at its finest is what spectators witnessed on Saturday night as great riders and their high-flying beasts took to the skies at the Wellington International, all in the feature class of the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), the […]

Catoki Goes Out with a Bang! Earns third Win of the Season with McLain Ward in the $39,000 Bainbridge Companies Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 31, 2023 – Five-time U.S. Olympian McLain Ward (USA) and Catoki claimed one final victory on Friday during the Rolex-sponsored final week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. They once again rose to the top in the $39,000 Bainbridge Companies […]

Daniel Bluman’s Strategy Pays off in the $146,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup – Round XII CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 30, 2023 – Israel’s Daniel Bluman made careful plans for Gemma W this season, plans that paid off on Thursday with a victory in the $146,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup – Round XII CSI 5*, a qualifier for the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix […]

Olivier Perreau Powers to First in €62,000 Prix du 24 Fauborg Accumulator CSI 5*

Paris, France – March 19, 2023 – The second day of competition in the Saut Hermès at the Grand Palais Éphémère concluded this evening with the €62,000 Prix du 24 Faubourg CSI 5*. Thirty-one horse and rider combinations took part in this accumulator class with progressive difficulties. Comprising […]

Victor Bettendorf & Mr. Tac Waste No Time to Win €400,000 Hermès Grand Prix CSI 5*

Paris, France – March 19, 2023 – The history of the Saut Hermès is forever entwined with that of Luxembourg thanks to Victor Bettendorf (LUX), who has added his name to the prestigious list of winners of the €400,000 Hermès Grand Prix CSI 5*. Teamed up with Mr. […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Iliana Impress in €62,200 GL Events Prize CSI 5*

Paris, France – March 18, 2023 – Super Saturday at the Saut Hermès featured the €62,200 GL Events Prize CSI 5* in the afternoon. The first of the day’s three classes reserved for CSI 5* riders, the Prix GL events was run against the clock at a height […]

French Fight for First! One Hundredth of a Second Decides Which Julien Wins the €26,200 Hermès Sellier Prize CSI 5*

Paris, France – March 17, 2023 – For the second consecutive year, it is in the Grand Palais Éphémère arena, the future venue for the Paris Olympics 2024 based at the Champ-de-Mars opposite the Eiffel Tower, that the competition got underway at the 2023 Saut Hermès. Three events made up the program […]

Victor Bettendorf & Big Star des Forêts Set the Pace in Opener at the Saut Hermès CSI 5*

Paris, France – March 17, 2023 – For the second consecutive year, it is in the Grand Palais Éphémère arena, the future venue for the Paris Olympics 2024 based at the Champ-de-Mars opposite the Eiffel Tower, that the competition got underway at the 2023 Saut Hermès. Three events […]

Richard Vogel & Cepano Baloubet are the Best in $78,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 16, 2023 – Germany’s Richard Vogel (GER) struck again, kicking the Horseware Ireland sponsored Week 10 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) off to a strong start with a win in the $78,000 Adequan® CSI4* WEF Challenge Round 10 CSI 4* on Thursday afternoon, […]

Julien Epaillard Gallops for the Gold in the Gemeente ‘s-Hertogenbosch Prize CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch – The Netherlands – March 10, 2023 – Frenchman Julien Epaillard (FRA), the number 3 rider in the world ranking, is undoubtedly the rider with the highest number of victories in the past year. But he is piling up the victories in 2023 as well. In the […]

Jur Vrieling Victorious in the €26,200 Van Schijndel Bouwgroep Indoor Derby CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch – The Netherlands – March 12, 2023 – The €26,200 Van Schijndel Bouwgroep Indoor Derby CSI 5* is a highlight that both audience and riders look forward to at The Dutch Masters CSI 5*. On Saturday, 16 participating riders really went to the limit in the 1.45m […]

Julien Epaillard Speeds to Another Victory at The Dutch Masters CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch – The Netherlands – March 12, 2023 – The €26,200 Borek Prize CSI 5*, was right up Frenchman Julien Epaillard‘s (FRA) alley with Dubai du Cedre. On Friday, the Frenchman had already won an international class with his chestnut mare and again he was more than a […]

Jad Dana Beats the Odds to Win $78,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 5* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 12, 2023 – The 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) has provided career defining moments for Jad Dana and it was no different on Sunday as the Lebanese rider teamed up with After Eight this time for his fifth win the past four months […]

Major Dreams Possible as McLain Ward & HH Azur Win €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch – The Netherlands – March 12, 2023 – The pinnacle class of The Dutch Masters came in the form of Sunday’s €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of ‘s-Hertogenbosch CSI 5*, part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. The Brabanthallen’s knowledgeable crowd was full of anticipation, ahead […]

Dèjá Vu for Daniel Bluman & Ladriano Z in the $425,000 Wellington Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 11, 2023 – Daniel Bluman (ISR) experienced a pleasant case of déjà vu on Saturday night after winning the $425,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty Grand Prix CSI 5* during Week 9 of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). He and his steady partner Ladriano Z […]

Shane Sweetnam & Alejandro are the Aces of the $39,000 Bainbridge Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 10, 2023 – Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Alejandro made easy work of Friday’s $39,000 Bainbridge CSI 5* 1.45m as they cruised around the International Arena during the ninth week of the Inter Equestrian Festival (WEF), sponsored by Wellington Equestrian Realty. Sixty-one hopeful […]

Willem Greve & Grandorado TN Gallop for the Gold in the €97,700 VDL Groep Prize CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch – The Netherlands – March 10, 2023 – Held under the bright lights of the Brabanthallen, 39 riders, representing 13 nations, contested Friday’s feature class – the €97,700 VDL Groep Prize CSI 5* – on the second day of 2023 The Dutch Masters CSI 5*. This impressive […]

Bertram Allen Brings His Best in $78,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 09, 2023 – Forty-four elite show jumping combinations contested the $78,000 CSI5* Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round IX on Thursday at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The battle for the win pitted riders representing the nation of Ireland against one another but it was […]

Ioli Mytilineou Shows Impressive Form Winning Speed Challenge CSI 5* at LGCT Doha

Doha, Qatar – March 04, 2023 – Despite her young age and competing against many of the best of the noble sport and at the highest leve, Ioli Mytilineou (GRE) continues to amaze. On Friday, the Greek Gods must have been in attendance at the stunning Al Shaqab […]

Youth Prevails as Jodie Hall McAteer Outshines World Champions at the LGCT of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – March 04, 2023 – Jodie Hall-McAteer (GBR) has been one of the young rising stars of showjumping and British showjumper once again shone bright under the spotlights on one of the biggest stages of the noble sport on Saturday during the opening leg of the […]

Philipp Weishaupt Does the Double in Doha Winning the €375,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – March 04, 2023 – With the first golden ticket to the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix at the 2023 GC Prague Playoff awarded, Philipp Weishaupt (GER) and Just Be Gentle secured an impressive victory in the €375,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix […]

Marcus Ehning & Stargold Continue to Shine at Al Shaqab Claiming Another Win there!

Doha, Qatar – March 03, 2023 – Marcus Ehning (GER) and Stargold are certainly at their brightest when the dynamic duo compete at Al Shaqab. As the German stated last week, his horse loves the stunning arena there and that was the case on Saturday as the pair […]

Back with a Bang! Riesenbeck International Secure the Win in Global Champions League Season Opener

Doha, Qatar – March 03, 2023 – At the buzzing Longines Arena, Riesenbeck International powered by Kingsland emerged triumphant, securing the ranking lead in 2023’s opening GCL leg. The first leg of the thrilling 2023 championship race saw unbeatable performances today in Doha by the team’s top guns. […]

Denis Lynch & Cornets Iberio Light Up for Victory at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – March 02, 2023 – The Irish flag was flying higher than the rest on Thursday on the opening day of the 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) at the modern Al Shaqab. Denis Lynch (IRL) and Cornets Iberio were responsible for the feat, lighting up […]

Francisco Musa Masters the Course Blazing to Victory in LGCT Speed Challenge CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – March 02, 2023 – The first day of the 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) season kicked off in spectacular style with 53 riders from 19 different countries taking to Al Shaqab’s incredible Longines Arena. Competition is fierce and spectators were treated to a thrilling […]

Simon Delestre Dares to Go Faster than the Rest in €52,600 Speed Challenge CSI 5* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – February 24, 2023 – The 2023 edition of the Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab CSI 5* concluded last Saturday with three FEI-classes. Right after the Grand Prix CSI 2* and serving as the prelude to the €410,000 Commercial Bank Grand Prix CSI 5*, presesnted by […]

Daniel Deusser Dashes Away from All Competitors in the $78,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 26, 2023 – The final five-star class of international competition during Week 7 of the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) came to a close on Sunday afternoon with a win for German Olympian Daniel Deusser (GER) and Kiana Van Het Herdershof. Fifty-three combinations readied […]

Victor Bettendorf & Mr. Tac Waste No Time to Win the $1,450,000 Gothenburg Trophy CSI 5*-W

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 25, 2023 – The Gothenburg Trophy is the classically desirable title that many riders over the years have sought during the Gothenburg Horse Show. Many have tried to take home the trophy in Scandinavium – the list of riders who have succeeded has had […]