Category: CSI 5*

Harry Houdini! Charles Works His Magic to Win the €165,000 Hermès Sellier Prize CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – February 12, 2026 – It was a great sporting day for H.H. The Amir’s Sword 2026 at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. Day 2 delivered a high-quality five-star evening, led by the €165,000 Hermès Sellier Prize CSI 5* – 1.55m, where Harry Charles (GBR) […]

Nadja Peter Steiner Puts the Pedal to the Metal in the €106,000 Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – February 11, 2026 – The Longines Arena at Al Shaqab hosted the opening day of H.H. The Amir’s Sword 2026, part of the Doha Equestrian Tour calendar. Competition began across the international programme, with early CSI5* action setting the tone for the week ahead. Nadja […]

Richard Vogel Shines with Gangster Montdesir in the $500,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, United States – February 07, 2026 – Three of the world’s top ten climbed atop the podium in the $500,000 Fidelity Investments®  Grand Prix CSI 5*, under the glimmer of Saturday Night Lights at Wellington International. Leading the way, World No. 6 Richard Vogel (GER) piloted up-and-coming mount […]

Air Jordan! Coyle & King Kannan GP Fly the Highest in the $62,500 Bainbridge Companies CSI 5*

Wellington, United States – February 06, 2026 – Ireland was back on top on Friday during Week 5 at the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. Early in the day, five-star competition took the stage once again with Jordan Coyle (IRL) winning the $62,500 Bainbridge Companies […]

Mimi Gochman Leads the All-American Female Podium in the $116,100 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 5*

Wellington, United States – February 05, 2026 – With a lineup befitting the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival’s (WEF) first five-star week, young superstar Mimi Gochman (USA) rode to the win on 11-year-old Inclen BH in the $116,100 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 5 CSI 5* at Wellington International […]

Roger-Yves Bost & Ballerine du Vilpion Victorious in the €405,000 Longines Grand Prix of Hong Kong CSI 5*

Hong Kong, China – February 01, 2026 – France on Top! Roger-Yves Bost (FRA) and Ballerine du Vilpion raced to victory in the grand finale of the 2026 Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show CSI 5* at the Asia-World Expo. The main challenge of the week featured a15-effort […]

Richard Vogel Races to the Top in The Asia World Expo Speed Stakes CSI 5*

Hong Kong, China – February 01, 2026 – Serving as the prelude to the Grand Prix on the final day of the 2026 Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show CSI 5*, the €28,200 The Asia World Expo Speed Stakes CSI 5* raised the level of excitement at the […]

A Three-Peat! Scott Brash Unbeatable in the €650,000 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – January 31, 2026 – The 2026 H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix came to a fantastic end on Saturday in the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, with Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello Jefferson winning the headline €650,000 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5*. The win marked […]

Millie Allen Flies the Highest in the Six-Bar Challenge CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – January 30, 2026 – The second day of the fourth week of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026 progressed on Friday at Al Shaqab as competition continued across CSI 5*, CSI 3*, CSI 1*. The day’s spectacle came in the €20,000 Six-Bar Challenge CSI 5*, […]

Kevin & Kannonqulan Knock Out the Competition! Staut Storms to First in the Longines Stakes CSI 5*

Hong Kong, China – January 31, 2026 – What do you get when you team up a quick rider and a fast horse? A win! Kevin Staut (FRA) and Kannonqulan were quick and nimble across the course to claim the €56,800 Longines Stakes CSI 5* on Saturday during […]

Kristen Vanderveen’s Winning Ways Continue in the €165,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – January 30, 2026 – The fourth and final week of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026 progressed on Friday at Al Shaqab as competition continued across CSI 5*, CSI 3*, CSI 1*. After claiming three victorious the previous day, once again the American headline came […]

Hans-Dieter Dreher Gets off to a Winning Start at the Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show CSI 5*

Hong Kong, China – January 30, 2026 – The 2026 Longines International Horse Show CSI 5* got underway on Friday at the Asia-World Expo and a battle between 3 veteran riders, representing powerhouse nations of the noble sport, decided the winner of the €28,200 Longines Welcome Stakes CSI […]

Philipp Weishaupt Charges to Victory in Speed Challenge CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – January 30, 2026 – The fourth and final week of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026 progressed on Friday at Al Shaqab as competition continued across CSI 5*, CSI 3*, CSI 1*. Before the main class of the day, the €29,000 Speed Challenge CSI 5* got things warmed up and […]

Galloping for the Gold at Doha: Max Kuhner Shines in the €106,000 Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – January 29, 2026 – The fourth week of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026 opened on Thursday at Al Shaqab, launching the closing stage of the four-tour international series. Staged from 29-31 January, Tour 4 carries a weekend prize fund of €1,217,000 within a total […]

Ali Ramsay & Bonita VH Keizershof Z Claim the Cavalor Classic CSI 5*

Thermal, United States – January 23, 2026 – The last pair to go were the best to go in Friday’s $32,000 Cavalor  Classic CSI 5* – 1.45m as Ali Ramsay (CAN) and Bonita VH Keizershof Z sped to the win in an increasingly fast jump-off. A field of 21 […]

Mathijs Van Asten & Hotspot are on Fire in $340,000 BrainJuice Active Grand Prix CSI 5*

Thermal, United States – January 25, 2026 – When the World No. 1 rider is coming behind you in the jump-off, you have little choice but to take some chances if you want to win. So, that is exactly what Mathijs van Asten (NED) did on Saturday night, January […]

Déjà Vu! Scott Brash Doubles Down in the €325,000 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – January 24, 2026 – Three Grands Prix brought the third week of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026 to a close in the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. Once again, an Olympic champion stole the spotlight on Super Saturday. Scott Brash (GBR), who repeated his […]

Beating the Odds! Christopher Kläsener is in a Class of His Own at Al Shaqab in Doha

Doha, Qatar – January 23, 2026 – The third week of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026 continued at the Longines Arena with a full second day featuring classes across CSI 5* CSI 3*, CSI 1* , CSIJ and National competition. A fantastic Friday featured three important FEI-level […]

Kent Farrington & Orafina Fly to First in the $117,000 Pomponio Ranch Welcome CSI 5*

Thermal, United States – January 22, 2026 – Kent Farrington (USA) is back at Desert International Horse Park, and on January 22, he made one of his first stops at the Thermal, Calif. venue the top of the podium in the $117,000 Pomponio Welcome CSI 5* – 1.50m […]

Abdullah Al Sharbatly & Boeckmanns Lord Pezi Jr. Complete the Hat-Trick at the Doha Equestrian Tour

Doha, Qatar – January 22, 2026 – The third week of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026 started at the Longines Arena with strong Qatari wins and a full programme across CSI 5* CSI 3* CSI 1* classes. The €57,000 Speed Challenge CSI 5* went to Abdullah Alsharbatly […]

Karl Cook & Candy Earn Sweet Victory in the Circle B Ranch Speed Stake CSI 5*

Thermal, United States – January 21, 2026 – Karl Cook (USA) and Candy kicked off their 2026 season with a win in the $32,000 Circle B Ranch Speed Stake CSI 5* – 1.45m held on Wednesday, January 21, during Desert Circuit 3 at Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, […]

Harry Charles & Bandit Blaze to the Top in the Special Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – January 10, 2026 – After winning the €200,000 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 4* the week before, Harry Charles (GBR) was back on top at the 2026 Doha Equestrian Tour’s H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix CSI 5* & CSI 3*. This time, the British rider […]

Mégane Moissonnier Flies the Highest in the Six-Bar Challenge CSI 5* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – January 09, 2026 – Tour 2 of the 2026 H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix CSI 5* & CSI 3* continued in the Longines Arena of Friday at Al Shaqab, delivering a packed programme across as part of the 2026 Doha Equestrian Tour (DET) season. Mégane […]

Scott Brash & Hello Jefferson Amaze in the €325,000 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – January 11, 2026 – One name sounded across the speakers of the stunning Al Shaqab more than once on Super Saturday at Al Shaqab. After winning the Grand Prix of Doha CSI 3* earlier, Scott Brash (GBR) reminded everyone why he is one of the […]

Swiss Supremacy! Steve Guerdat & Is-Minka Lead All-Swiss Podium on Home Soil

Basel, Switzerland – January 10, 2026 – Swiss Domination! In the €60,000 Gerüstbau Nordwest Prize CSI 5*-W hunting competition over 150 cm, Swiss riders achieved an impressive trifecta. Steve Guerdat (SUI) and his mare Is-Minka, who had returned to top form after a long injury break, finished at […]

Super Max! Max Kühner on Top in the €106,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – January 09, 2026 – Super Max! Max Kuhner (AUT) stole the spotlight on Friday at the Doha Equestrian Tour (DET) in the Qatari capital. The second day of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix CSI 5* & CSI 3* featured four major competitions but it was […]

Millie Allen & Quick Diamant HR Up to their Old Tricks at the Doha Equestrian Tour CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – January 09, 2026 – When she’s not winning at the Doha Equestrian Tour (DET), she’s on the podium, and as usual with her speedy partner Quick Diamant HR. It was no different on Friday as Millie Allen (GBR) and the 2016 bay Belgian Warmblood mare […]

Barbara Schnieper’s Speed Prevails in the Thermoplan Prize at Basel

Basel, Switzerland – January 09, 2026 – Barbara Schnieper (SUI) won the €30,300 Thermoplan Prize CSI 5*-W, a 145 cm speed class that kicked off a fantastic Friday at the Longines CHI CLASSIC Basel. The rider from Solothurn made her mark as the fifth starter, riding the experienced […]

Nadja Peter Steiner & Nice van’T Zorgvliet Turn on the Nitro to Win Speed Challenge Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – January 08, 2026 – The second week of the 2026 H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix opened on Thursday at Al Shaqab with CSI 5* action headlining day 1. Making the trip from Switzerland to Doha was the right decision despite missing a five-star event in […]

Mark Bluman & Phelina de Septon Storm to First in the $62,500 BrainJava Winning Round CSI 5*

Thermal, United States – December 13, 2025 – Whenever Colombia’s Mark Bluman (COL) and Phelina de Septon are the last in the ring, no one’s lead is safe – and that proved to be the case on Saturday, December 13. As the final rider to jump, Bluman flew to […]