Category: CSI 5*

Brilliant Billabong gives Epaillard the edge in €163,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup of Madrid CSI 5*-W

Madrid, Spain – November 28, 2021 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) was a happy man after winning today’s fourth leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ 2021/2022 Western European League in Madrid, Spain. The 44-year-old French rider was one of just six to make it through to the […]

Guy Williams & Rouge de Ravel Top €25,000 Marques de Vargas Prize CSI 5*-W at Madrid

Madrid, Spain – November 27, 2021 – Guy Williams (GBR) and Rouge de Ravel raced to victory in another speed class on Saturday during the 2021 edition of the IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI 5*, securing the win in the €25,000 Marques de Vargas Prize CSI 5*-W. Williams […]

David Will & Quentucky Jolly Dash for the Cash in €26,000 ¡Hola! Prize CSI 5*-W

Madrid, Spain – November 26, 2021 – David Will (GER) dashed towards victory in the first FEI class of the week at the 2021 IFEMA Madrid Horse Week, taking home the win in the €26,000 ¡Hola! Prize CSI 5*-W aboard Quentucky Jolly. The German and Nicola Pohl‘s 17-year-old […]

Ales Opatrny & Forewer Fly to First in €40,120 GCL Individual Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Prague, Czech Republic – November 18, 2021 – To the delight of Czech equestrian fans present at the stunning O2 Arena, Ales Opatrny (CZE) and Forewer flew to first in the €40,120 First GCL individual Speed Challenge CSI 5* last Thursday during the Global Champions Prague Playoffs. Opatrny (CZE) […]

Henrik von Eckermann Rides King Edward to Claim the Crown in €1,250,000 LGCT Super Grand Prix CSI 5*

Prague, Czech Republic – November 20, 2021 – Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and King Edward were declared winners of the third edition of the spectacular Longines Global Champions Tour after they faced down extraordinary pressure. The €1.25 million showdowns took place in front of a sell-out crowd at […]

Saint Tropez Pirates Sail to the Top in Electric GCL Super Cup Quarter Finals

Prague, Czech Republic – November 19, 2021 – It was an evening full of high drama in the nail-biting GCL Super Cup Quarter Final at the GC Prague Playoffs that saw St Tropez Pirates sail into the top spot. Eight teams survived the dramatic knockout competition to take […]

Paul O’Shea & Chancelloress Power to Win $4,240,000 GNP Seguros Grand Prix CSI 5*

La Silla, Monterrey, Mexico – November 14, 2021 – Paul O’Shea (IRL) has led his Major League Show Jumping team to victory on several occasions during the season, but this time he captured individual glory. He piloted Chancelloress (12yo HANN mare Chacco-Blue x Balout du Rouet) to win the […]

Conor Swail & Count Me In Conquer $1,100,000 Vector Prize CSI 5* at Club Hípico La Silla

La Silla, Monterrey, Mexico – November 11, 2021 – Conor Swail (IRL) and Count Me In are on an official streak, winning five FEI classes in as many months. Their second of the MLSJ series came in the Vector CSI5* 1.50m during Concurso de Salto Internacional at Club […]

Wilm Vermeir Victorious in €95,000 Selleria Equipe Small Grand Prix at Verona

Verona, Italy – November 06, 2021 – Belgium’s Wilm Vermier (BEL) gave an exhibition of jump-off riding to win tonight’s €95,000 Selleria Equipe Small Grand Prix at Jumping Verona 2021. First to go in the 14-horse second-round decider, and knowing that 13 more of the best riders in […]

Denis Lynch & Rubens LS la Silla Race to Win €25,600 Franco Tucci Prize CSI 5*-W at Verona

Verona, Italy – November 06, 2021 – Ireland’s Denis Lynch (IRL) and the 15-year-old stallion Rubens LS La Silla topped the first class, the €25,600 Franco Tucci Speed Challenge CSI 5*-W, on the second day of the 2021 edition of the Jumping Verona CSI 5* Saturday afternoon. Fifth-last […]

Peder Fredricson & H&M Christian K Power to First in €51,100 Regione Siciliana Prize CSI 5*-W

Verona, Italy – November 05, 2021 – Sweden’s Peder Fredricson (SWE) showed exactly why he is the number one rider in the world right now when galloping to victory in the Regione Siciliana feature class as the first day of Jumping Verona 2021 came to a dramatic close […]

Olivier Philippaerts & Miro Accelerate to Win €25,500 Banca Passadore Speed Challenge CSI 5*-W

Verona, Italy – November 05, 2021 – Belgium’s Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) stormed to victory in the €25,500 Banca Passadore Speed Challenge at Jumping Verona 2021 this afternoon. But only one-hundredth of a second separated him from runner-up Mark McAuley (IRL) from Ireland. McAuley (IRL) set the early target […]

Jessica Springsteen & Tiger Lily Light Up to Win Safe Riding Prize CSI 5*-W at Jumping Verona

Verona, Italy – November 05, 2021 – America’s Jessica Springsteen (USA) got the 2021 edition of Jumping Verona off to a flying start when galloping to victory in the first international competition of the show today with a brilliant performance from Tiger Lily. Going 34th in the big […]

Guy Williams & Cicero II Reign in €51,100 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October , 2021 – Guy Williams (GBR) and Cicero II reigned supreme in the €51,100 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4* last Saturday during the fourth week of the 2021 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. A total of 14 combinations cleared the first-round […]

Her Name is Bond! Ashlee Bond! Bond & Donatello are the Super Heroes in $3,330,000 GNP Seguros Grand Prix CSI 5* at Otomí

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico – October 30, 2021 – “It makes me cautiously optimistic that it’s going to go better,” said Ashlee Bond (ISR) of how a disappointing day on Friday mentally led her to redemption in the $3,330,000 GNP Seguros Grand Prix CSI 5* on Saturday, […]

Glamour, Glory & Gold for Henrik von Eckermann in the €100,000 Equita Masters CSI 5*-W at Lyon

Lyon, France – October 30, 2021 – The reigning Olympic team champion Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) has clearly not had his fill of success! Riding the dazzling and dynamic Glamour Girl, the Swedish rider sealed another great victory in the €100,000 Equita Masters CSI 5*-W, presented by Hermès […]

Simon Delestre & Hermes Ryan Soar to First in €25,400 Boehringer-Ingelheim Prize CSI 5*

Lyon, France – October 30, 2021 – This morning, the CSI 5* at the Longines Equita Lyon International Equestrian Competition opened with a 1.50m class against the clock sponsored by Boehringer-Ingelheim. Forty-five couples started the class to battle it out for the victory and register their name on […]

Crusaders Battle to Win Major League Show Jumping at Otomí Club Hípico

San Miguel de Allende, MEX – October 29, 2021 – Watch out, Eye Candy! There’s a new team edging toward the top of the Major League Show Jumping leaderboard. New members of team Crusaders, Juan Carlos Garcia (ITA), Samuel Parot (CHI), and Patricio Pasquel (MEX), proved that fresh legs […]

Scott Brash & Hello Vincent Victorious in €100,000 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5*-W at Lyon

Lyon, France – October 29, 2021 – The atmosphere in Lyon was electric. And in the end, Scott Brash (GBR) came out on top. At the end of a dramatic jump-off, involving 19 couples, the Scottish rider won the €100,000 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5*-W on Hello Vincent. […]

Holly Smith & Fruselli Fly the Highest in €25,654 Groupama Prize CSI 5*-W at Lyon

Lyon, France – October 29, 2021 – Start of the CSI 5* competition at Longines Equita Lyon with the Prix Groupama with temps différé (single phase) timing. The big names of the circuit came to get things going and take the temperature of the event. The third rider out, the […]

Conor Swail & Count Me In Top $1,110,000 Mezcal Es Oaxaca Prize CSI 5* at Otomí Club Hípico

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico – October 28, 2021 – The Otomí Grand Prix CSI 5* & 2*, event that hosts the seventh leg of Major League Show Jumping got off to a great start on Thursday at Otomí Club Hípico. The time to beat narrowed quickly in […]

Leopold van Asten & VDL Groep Urane de Talma Triumphant in Šamorín

Å amorín, Slovakia. – October 22, 2021 – Leopold van Asten (NED) and VDL Groep Urane de Talma galloped towards victory in the €25,500 Goldspan Speed Challenge CSI 5* last Friday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Å amorín CSI 5* & 2*. The flying Dutchman teamed up with […]

Olivier Robert & Velvote des Aubiers Victorious in Prelude to Global Champions Tour Finals

Å amorín, Slovakia – October 21, 2021 – Under the bright lights of the spectacular indoor arena at the X-Bionic Sphere, Samorin Olivier Robert (FRA) claimed his second win of the week as he proved his flying form ahead of tomorrow’s ultimate super Saturday showdown. The French champion’s win […]

Ben Maher & Explosion W Get off to a Great Start with Win at LGCT of Samorin CSI 5*

Å amorín, Slovakia – October 21, 2021 – Ben Maher (GBR) got off to a great start in his pursuit of the 2021 LGCT Championship title this week during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Samorin CSI 5* & 2*. Once again, the all-time great teamed up with his Olympic […]

Emily Moffitt & Bacara d’Archonfosse are the Best in €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5*

Å amorín, Slovakia – October 21, 2021 – Emily Moffitt (GBR) and Bacara d’Archonfosse reigned supreme in the €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* on the opening day of the second week of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) of Samorin CSI 5* & 2* at the X-Bionic Sphere. A […]

Scandinavian Vikings Sail to Pole Position as One Pole Separates Two Teams Fighting for the Championship

Å amorín, Slovakia – October 21, 2021 –  The Championship battle has intensified as Global Champions League Å amorín R1 left just one pole separating Valkenswaard United and the Shanghai Swans going into the final showdown on Saturday. As the sun set the first part of the conclusion to a […]

Curtain Call Victory for Henrik von Eckermann & Glamour Girl at LGCT of Šamorín CSI 5*

Å amorín, Slovakia – October 17, 2021 – Under the spectacular lights in the expansive indoor arena at X-Bionic Sphere the Swedish national Anthem played out once again as Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and lightning-fast Glamour Girl took the win in the final class of the weekend. Continuing their […]

Kevin Jochems & Turbo Z Power to Victory in Longines FEI Jumping World Cup of Oslo CSI 5*-W

Oslo, Norway – October 17, 2021 – The opening leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ 2021/2022 Western European League more than lived up to expectations, with young Dutchman, Kevin Jochems (NED), winning through in an edge-of-the-seat jump-off.  Riding the fabulous 12-year-old stallion Turbo Z, the 26-year-old athlete […]

Kent Farrington & Austria are the Aces in $350,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 5*

White Sulfur Springs, West Virginia, USA – October 17, 2021 – The inaugural ArenaMend Classic wrapped up its week of international-level competition with the largest event of the week – the $350,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 5*. The event featured 30 of the best horse-and-rider combinations throughout […]

Samba in Grimaud! Eduardo Menezes & H5 Chaganus Prance & Dance to Win €200,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – October 17, 2021 –The curtain falls on the Hubside Jumping Grimaud – Golfe de St Tropez! After 12 weeks of intense and thrilling competition, the time has come for the event on the Côte d’Azur to close its doors this year. A 2021 season that […]