Category: CSI 5*

Championship Decider on Knife Edge as London Knights Take Pole in New York

New York, New York, USA – September 28, 2019 – In a script worthy of the Broadway stage, yesterday’s round 1 of the Global Champions League of New York  saw the London Knights claim pole position – propelling themselves back into the 2019 title fight as Saturday’s Championship […]

Constant van Paesschen & Vendetta Treize Victorious in €25,000 Two-Phase Class CSI 5* at LGCT of New York

New York, New York, USA – September 27, 2019 – Victory was sweet for Belgium when Constant van Paesschen and his striking 10-year-old black stallion Vendetta Treize took top call in the opening event of the inaugural Longines Global Champions Tour of New York CSI 5*. Eduardo Alvarez […]

Wilm Vermeir & Gentiane de La Pomme Top €25,000 Stephex Prize CSI 5* at Waregem Horse Week

Waregem, Belgium – September 26, 2019 – Wilm Vermeir (BEL) and Gentiane de La Pomme won the €25,000 Stephex Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the first day of the Waregem Horse Week CSI 5*/2* in Waregem, Belgium. The Belgian and the 13-year-old chestnut Belgian Warmblood mare (Shindler de […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Cruise to Win €93,800 Second GCL Speed Class CSI 5* at LGCT of St. Tropez

St. Tropez, France – September 17, 2019 – Kent Farrington (USA) and Creedance won the €93,800 Second GCL Speed Class CSI 5* last Sunday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of St. Tropez CSI 5* in Ramatuelle, France. The American and the 12-year-old chestnut Dutch Warmblood gelding (Lord Z […]

Show Jumping A-List Heads For Longines Global Champions Tour of New York Finals

New York, New York, USA – September 16, 2019 – An A-List of the world’s show jumping stars is heading for the LGCT Finals in New York from 27 – 29 September next week. With anticipation mounting we can reveal among the US riders competing at the spectacular […]

Jessica Springsteen & RMF Zecilie Jump to Glory in €303,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Saint-Tropez CSI 5*

St. Tropez, France – September 14, 2019 – Jessica Springsteen (USA) took the biggest win of her career today with a scintillating victory in the €303,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Ramatuelle/Saint-Tropez CSI 5* in a high calibre 14-strong jump off. Springsteen reigned supreme riding the 12 year […]

Maikel & Eric Master the Competition for The Madrid in Motion at Global Champions League of St. Tropez

St. Tropez, France – September 14, 2019 – In a storyline fit for a Hollywood blockbuster, Madrid in Motion’s Eric and Maikel van der Vleuten stole the show in Ramatuelle, Saint Tropez to take a sensational second win on the French Riviera. In a dramatic shake up of the rankings,  the […]

Pieter Devos & Espoir Excell in €60,700 PremiuMares Prize CSI 5* at LGCT of St. Tropez

St. Tropez, France – September 13, 2019 – Pieter Devos (BEL) and Espoir powered to the Prix PremiuMares win today in the perfect prelude to the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Ramatuelle CSI 5*, Saint Tropez. Devos – who is currently second in the overall LGCT […]

Marco Kutscher & Charco Race to Victory in McLaren Monaco Prix CSI 5* at LGCT of St. Tropez

St. Tropez, France – September 13, 2019 – Marco Kutscher (GER) opened the second day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Ramatuelle, St Tropez CSI 5*/2*, with a spectacular win in the €25,000 McLaren Monaco Prix CSI 5* on his stallion Charco. Taking second place by just over […]

Scott Brash & Hello Mr. President Rule in €62,000 First GCL Speed Class CSI 5* at LGCT of St. Tropez

St. Tropez, France – September 12, 2019 – Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello Mr. President won the €62,000 First GCL Individual Speed Class CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of St. Tropez CSI 5*/2* in St. Tropez, France. The Brit and the 10-year-old bay Anglo-European […]

Valkenswaard United Turn Up the Heat to Claim Pole Position in Global Champions League of St. Tropez

St. Tropez, France – September 12, 2019 – Valkenswaard United’s experienced combination of Marcus Ehning (GER) with Pret A Tout and Alberto Zorzi (ITA) with Cinsey turned up the heat at GCL Ramatuelle, Saint Tropez, in an electric first round of action this weekend. Spectators were unable to peel […]

Billot Blazes to Win €25,375 Mohai Prize CSI 5* at LGCT of St. Tropez

St. Tropez, France – September 12, 2019 – The Longines Global Champions Tour of Ramatuelle, Saint Tropez curtain-raiser kicked off in style as local hero Mathieu Billot (FRA) took the top honours on Gatrona in the €25,375 Mohai Prize CSI 5*. Second place was taken by Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) with Unesco […]

Max Kuhner & Piergiorgio Bucci Soar to Share the Win in the $100,000 ATCO Six-Bar CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 06, 2019 – Known to some as “high jump for horses” the $100,000 ATCO Electric Six Bar lit up the International Ring for the WestJet Evening of the Horse. The spot lights were bright as 11 horse/rider combinations took on the line of six […]

Schuyler Riley & Quilimbo Win $75,000 AIG Jumper Classic CSI 5* at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – September 06, 2019 – Schuyler Riley (USA) and the Quilimbo won the $75,000 AIG Jumper Classic CSI 5* last Friday during the eighth week of the Hits-on-the-Hudson Series at the Hits Saugerties Horse Park in Saugerties, New York, USA. The American and the  10-year-old chestnut Holsteiner stallion (Quidam […]

Margie Engle & Royce Triumph in $500,000 Grand Prix CSI 5* at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – September 08, 2019 – It was a beautiful day in the heart of the Hudson Valley where international riders were welcomed into the Wilmington Trust Grand Prix Stadium for the annual  $500,000 Saugerties Grand Prix CSI 5*. The Hits Championship features the richest weekend […]

Belgians Battle for First Team Victory in the $530,000 BMO Nations’ Cup CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 07, 2019 – The $530,000 BMO Nations’ Cup CSIO 5* is one of the featured weekend events during the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO5* Tournament. This year ten nations were represented in the historic competition and looking to have their names added to the […]

Hans-Dieter Dreher & Prinz Top €25,000 Speed Class CSI 5* at LGCT of Rome

Rome, Italy – September 08, 2019 – The final day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome CSI 5* was another turbo-charged race to the finish line with an electric speed class to start the day. Seriously quick Hans-Dieter Dreher (USA) and Bold Prinz soared to the top of the […]

Eduardo Alvarez Aznar Turns on the Afterburner to Win Sunday’s €93,300 Jump-off Class at LGCT of Rome CSI 5*

Rome, Italy – September 08, 2019 – In a flat-out race to the last, Eduardo Álvarez Aznar (ESP) took the closing victory of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome CSI 5* aboard his trusted horse Rokfeller de Pleville Bois Margot.  With a grandstand finish, the Spanish rider […]

Beezie Madden & Darry Lou Jump for the Jackpot in $3,000,000 CP International Grand Prix CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 08, 2019 –  It is considered show jumping’s biggest day on the annual FEI calendar. With a $3,000,000 purse it’s no surprise why the CP ‘International’ Grand Prix CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, is the most prestigious Grand Prix in the sport. It […]

Eric Lamaze & Chacco Kid Amaze in $133,700 Suncor Energy Winning Round CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Chacco Kid won the $133,700  Suncor Energy Winning Round CSI 5* yesterday during the ‘Masters’ Tournament CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Province of Alberta, Canada. It was the first competition for Saturday of the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5*. Fans were out bright […]

A Dolce Repeat for Ben Maher & Explosion W in €300,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Rome CSI 5*

Rome, Italy – September 07, 2019 – The world class combination of Ben Maher (GBR) and Explosion W took Rome by storm winning their second LGCT Grand Prix in a row in the Eternal City. Victory propelled the British Olympic gold medallist into the lead in the overall […]

Beezie Madden & Darry Lou Dominate to Win $133,700 Tourmaline Oil Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Province of Alberta, Canada – September 07, 2019 – Beezie Madden (USA) and Darry Lou won the $133,700 Tourmaline Oil Cup CSI 5* yesterday during the ‘Masters’ Tournament CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Province of Alberta, Canada. Friday’s WestJet Evening of the Horse at the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO5* […]

Lions Slay Giants with a Dramatic Victory at Global Champions League of Rome

Rome, Italy – September 07, 2019 – In a drama-fuelled Global Champions League of Rome CSI 5*, the Prague Lions were the Giant-slayers today after a knife-edge competition all came down to the final fence of the class in a spectacular Italian showdown. It was a dramatic weekend […]

Julien Epaillard & Queeletta Jump to Victory at Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome CSI 5*

Rome, Italy – September 06, 2019 – The first class of the weekend kicked off in style as Julien Epaillard (FRA) once again took top honours on Queeletta by just over 0.2 seconds ahead of Constant Van Paesschen (BEL) and his black 10-year-old Vendetta Treize. Third place was clinched by Nayel […]

Simon Delestre & Filou Carlo Zimequest Triumphant in €59,400 First GCL Competition CSI 5* at LGCT of Rome

Rome, Italy – September 07, 2019 – Simon Delestre (FRA) and Filou Carlo Zimequest won the €59,400 First GCL Competition CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome CSI 5*/2* at Stadio dei Marmi in Rome, Italy. Simon Delestre (FRA) & Filou Carlo Zimequest The Frenchman and […]

Brian Moggre & MTM Flutterby Fly to Win $35,700 Horseflight Jumper Classic CSI 5* at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – September 05, 2019 – Brian Moggre (USA) and MTM Flutterby won the $35,700 Horseflight Jumper Classic CSI 5* yesterday during the Hits-on-the-Hudson at the Hits Saugerties Horse Park in Saugerties, New York, USA. The young American and the 12-year-old chestnut mare were supreme […]

Giants Gallop to Pole Position at Global Champions League of Rome CSI 5*

It would be a case of fortune favouring the brave, as last to go Hamburg Giants threw caution to the wind in a Ferrari-fast first round of action at GCL Rome to take pole position. Simon Delestre (FRA) and Filou Carlo Zimequest backed up a foot-perfect clear from […]

Superstar Horses Revved up for Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome CSI 5*

Rome, Italy – September 06, 2019 – The stars of show jumping are out in full force this weekend for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome CSI 5*. With the final charge for the championship race hotting up, horsepower will be key to picking up crucial points in the latter […]

Eric Lamaze & Chacco Kid Claim $133,700 Cana Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 05, 2019 – Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Chacco Kid won the $133,700 Cana Cup CSI 5* yesterday during the ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Province of Alberta, Canada. The CANA Cup has been part of the Spruce Meadows collection since […]

Kent Farrington & Jasper Jump to Win $75,000 ATCO Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 06, 2019 – Kent Farrington (USA) and Jasper won the $75,000 ATCO Solutions Cup CSI 5* yesterday during the ‘Masters‘ Tournament at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Province of Alberta, Canada. It was another beautiful day at Spruce Meadows and the ATCO Solutions (1.50m) started […]