Category: CSI 5*

Pius Schwizer & Living the Dream Fly to First in €28,000 XXL-Sicherheit Prize CSI 5* at Stuttgart German Masters

Stuttgart, Germany – November 15, 2018 – The Swiss Pius Schwizer claimed the opening class of Thursday’s evening session at the 34th International Stuttgart German Masters Horse Show. Atop the gelding Living The Dream (Toulon x Flamenco de Semilly) in the speed jumping for the €28,000 Prize of […]

Bassem Hassan Mohammed & Argelith Squid Earn Second of Back-to-Back Victories at LGCT of Doha

Bassem Hassan Mohammed (QAT) took his second win of the weekend in this afternoon’s Longines Global Champions Tour speed class CSI 5*, thrilling local spectators as they rooted for their home hero. Al Shaqab’s illustrious shopping village was bustling as locals enjoyed the first day of their weekend at […]

Christian Ahlmann & Caribis Z Cruise in €145,000 Jump-off Class CSI 5* at LGCT of Doha

Christian Ahlmann (GER) and Caribis Z triumphed in a star-studded jump off in Doha tonight setting hearts racing ahead of the LGCT Grand Prix and GCL finals on Super Saturday. With huge anticipation building for tomorrow’s blockbuster, fans were treated to a mouth-watering curtain raiser from a world […]

Ludger Beerbaum & Chiara Claim €60,000 GCL Individual Speed Class CSI 5* at LGCT of Doha

Ludger “The Legend” Beerbaum (GER) and Chiara won the €60,000 first individual GCL class CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha CSI 5* at Al Shaqab in Doha, Qatar. Ludger Beerbaum (GER) & Chiara The German and the 15-year-old grey Holsteiner mare (Contender x […]

Two Phases, Miraculously Two Winners! Julien Epaillard & Bassem Hassan Mohammed Share Victory at LGCT of Doha CSI 5*

In a remarkable first class of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha, home hero Bassem Hassan Mohammed (QAT) and Julien Epaillard (FRA) matched the top time of the class finishing in 24.85 seconds. Bassem Hassan Mohammed (QAT) & Argelith Squid Bassem spoke after his joint win: “It’s very […]

Richard Howley & Chinook Claim the Jackpot in €25,000 Prix Sommer CSI 5* at Equita Longines – Lyon

Thirty-nine riders started the €25,000 Prix Sommer Sunday morning, in the international arena during the Equita Longines, Le Salon du cheval de Lyon CSI 5*-W in Lyon, France. In this 1.50-meter class against the clock, the young generation was in the spotlight. Indeed, the first six places in […]

Scott Brash & Hello Mr. President Soar to Victory in €100,000 Equita Masters CSI 5* Winners at Equita Longines in Lyon

The Scottish rider Scott Brash (GBR) completed a perfect class in the €100,000 Equita Masters CSI 5* presented by Hermès Sellier on Saturday evening during the Equita Longines – Le Salon du Cheval de Lyon CSI 5*-W in Lyon, France. Scott Brash (USA) & Mr. President Riding Hello […]

Daniel Deusser & Tobago Z Dazzle in €101,000 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5* at Equita Lyon

There were some great riders in the international arena at Equita Longines, le Salon du Cheval de Lyon. On Friday evening. The world’s top show-jumpers were here to compete in the €101,000 Grand Prix Longines, a qualifying class for the Equita Masters by Hermès Sellier on Saturday 3 […]

Molly Ashe Cawley & Picobello Choppin PC Power to Victory in $35,000 Palm Beach Masters Prize CSI 4* at National Horse Show

Lexington, Ky. – Nov. 1, 2018 – The 2018 National Horse Show returned to the Kentucky Horse Park on Thursday with a series of upper-level show jumping competitions capped by the $135,000 International Jumper Classic CSI4*, attracting some of the best horses and athletes from the United States and beyond. Prior […]

GCL Prague Lions Team Rev Up for GC Playoffs Showdown

The GCL Prague Lions team today spoke of their “honour” to represent the city at the hotly-anticipated new GC Playoffs at the O2 Arena in the Czech capital before Christmas. Set against the backdrop of the Prague Castle, and on the banks of the Vltava river, the Lions […]

Ludger Beerbaum & Chiara Blaze to Victory in €25,000 Equiline Accumulator CSI 5* at Jumping Verona

Equestrian legend and four-time Olympic gold medallist Ludger Beerbaum (GER) was back to his winning ways last Sunday while competing in the €25,000 Equiline Accumulator CSI 5* during the Jumping Verona CSI 5*-W at the Fieracavalli in Verona, Italy. Ludger Beerbaum (GER) & Chiara Beerbaum and the 15-year-old […]

Leopold van Asten & VDL Groep Beauty Take Top Honors in €95,000 Franco Tucci Prize CSI 5* at Jumping Verona

In a jump-off that had spectators clinging to the edges of their seats, The Netherlands’ Leopold van Asten (NED) and VDL Groep Beauty claimed victory ahead of Swiss superstar Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Alamo in last night’s €95,000 Franco Tucci Prize CSI 5* at Jumping Verona 2018. Steve […]

Lorenzo de Luca & Evita van’t Zoggehof Take All the Risks & Jackpot in €25,000 Safe Riding Prize CSI 5* at Jumping Verona

He’s the darling of Italian showjumping and always has a smile on his face, so the crowd went wild with excitement when Lorenzo de Luca (ITA) galloped to victory in the €25,000 Safe Riding Speed CSI 5* competition at Jumping Verona 2018. The 31-year-old who is ranked 16th […]

Michael G. Duffy & Chappo Chey Turn on the Afterburner to Win €25,000 Kask Speed Class CSI 5* at Jumping Verona

  It was the Irish national anthem that rang out after the second competition of the opening day at Jumping Verona, when Michael G Duffy (IRL) won the €25,000 Kask Speed with a brilliant round from the nine-year-old Chappo Chey (Carell x Cornet Obolensky). Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) […]

Peder Fredricson & H&M Christian K Power to Win €50,000 Prestige Prize CSI 5* at Jumping Verona

Just a few weeks after clinching team silver at the FEI World Equestrian Games, and hot on the heels of the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final in Spain, the reigning European champion, Peder Fredricson (SWE) from Sweden, scorched to victory in last night’s €50,000 Prestige Jump-Off at […]

Scott Keach & Fedor Fly to First in $35,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 3* at Tryon

Mill Spring, NC – October 25, 2018 – Scott Keach (AUS) and Fedor dashed to first place in the $35,000 1.50m Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 3* at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) as 2018 Tryon Fall 5 presented by Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport CSI 3* competition continued this […]

Daniel Bluman & Entano Soar to the Top in $70,000 Sunday Classic CSI 5* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 21, 2018 – It was a blue ribbon for Israel’s Daniel Bluman and mount Entano in the $70,000 1.50m Sunday Classic CSI 5* at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). The duo raced to the first place finish in 41.599 seconds, besting […]

Philipp Weishaupt & Asathir! The Aces in €102,000 Land Rover Helsinki Grand Prix CSI 5*

The show jumping program continued in Helsinki on Saturday afternoon when the world’s top riders gathered together to compete in €102,000 Land Rover Helsinki Grand Prix CSI 5*. This year the win went to Germany when Philipp Weishaupt (GER) on Asathir managed to register the fastest clear jump-off […]

Conor Swail & Rubens LS La Silla Cruise to First in $384,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 20, 2018 – Conor Swail (IRL) and Rubens LS La Silla dazzled in tonight’s $384,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*, which set the stage as the most competitive Saturday Night Lights class of the 2018 season at Tryon International Equestrian Center […]

Lacey Gilbertson & Baloppi Glide to Victory in $35,000 Tryon Resort Speed Stake CSI 5*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 19, 2018 – Lacey Gilbertson (USA) and Baloppi rode to victory in the $35,000 1.45m Tryon Resort Speed Stake CSI 5* at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), blazing through the course in 62.31 seconds. Paige Johnson (USA) achieved second place with […]

Eugenio Garza & Victer Finn DH Z Strike Again Winning $132,000 Welcome Stake CSI 5* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 18, 2018 – Eugenio Garza (MEX) aboard Victer Finn DH Z jumped to the lead in the $132,000 1.50m Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake as Tryon Fall 4 CSI 5* competition continues at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). Garza and Victer Finn […]

David O’Brien Secures One-Two in $35,000 Power & Speed Stake CSI 5* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 17, 2018 – David O’Brien (IRL) secured a double-podium win, taking first and second place in the $35,000 1.45m Power & Speed Stake as Tryon Fall 4 CSI 5* competition commenced at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). O’Brien and KIR Royal […]

Jessica Springsteen & Swinny du Parc Blaze to Victory in €93,900 Queen’s Cup – Segura Viudas Trophy CSI 5*

An american victory kicked off international competition today during the CSIO Barcelona 5* at the Real Club de Polo in Barcelona, Spain. Jessica Springsteen (USA) and RMF Swinny du Parc showed scope and speed to win the €93,900 Queen’s Cup – Segura Viudas Trophy CSI 5*. The American […]

Niels Bruynseels & Lady Cracotte Go Lightning Fast to Win €270,000 Grand Prix CSI 5* at Waregem Horse Week

In Waregem a busy international weekend ended yesterday with the highlight everyone was waiting for: the €270,000 Grand Prix CSI 5*. Forty-two combinations entered the show ring for this class and it became a true thriller. At first, it seemed like the ‘underdog’ riders were going to rule […]

Derin Dermisoy & Dadjak Ter Puttenen Top €50,000 Jump-off Class CSI 3* at Waregem Horse Week

The highlight of the evening in Waregem last night was the CSI5* 1m55 class with jump-off. The five star riders got to jump a very difficult first round and only five of the 44 starting combinations managed to keep a zero in their scorecard in the first round. […]

Gregory Wathelet & MJT Nevado S Marvel to Win €100,000 BMW Prize CSI 5* at Waregem Horse Week

Gregory Wathelet (BEL) and MJT Nevado S claimed top honors in the €100,000 1.55m BMW Prize CSI 5* during the Waregem Horse Week CSI 5* in Waregem, Belgium. Thirteen combinations advanced to the second round but only twelve managed to complete it. The first rider to face the […]

Simon Delestre & Chadino Shine in Longines Ranking Speed Class CSI 5* at Waregem Horse Week

Simon Delestre (FRA) and Chadino  won the 1.45m Longines Ranking class CSI 5* yesterday during the Waregem Horse Week CSI 5* in Waregem, Belgium. The Frenchman galloped  flawlessly to victory in 70.52 seconds aboard the 13-year-old Chacco-Blue-son after overcoming all the obstacles on the course. Francois Mathy Jr. […]

Jérôme Guery & Kel’Star du Vingt Ponts Top €25,000 Speed Class CSI 5* at Waregem Horse Week

It turned out to be an exciting battle in the finish 1.50m main CSI5* class at the first day of the Waregem Horse Week. Belgium’s own Jérome Guery did hold on on the leading position with his Kannan-son, Kel’Star du Vingt Ponts. Aboard the 9-year-old gelding, Guery jumped […]

Retirement for a Winner & One of Showjumping’s Most Charismatic Horses

Fans of showjumping will certainly miss one of its most charismatic horses soon as Carlo 273 will be retired during the Casas Novas CSI 5*-W next December in La Coruña, Spain. The 17-year-old gelding (Contender x Cascavelle) was a multiple winner for both Nick Skelton (GBR) and the […]

Jonathan McCrea & Aristoteles V Top $500,000 Saugerties Grand Prix CSI 5*

The Hits Championship came to a close with the $500,000 Saugerties Grand Prix CSI 5* on Sunday afternoon. Three bustlin IVP areas and a full grandstand, couple with crisp fall-like temperatures made for a spectacular day of showjumping. Marina Azevedo of Campina, Brazil designed a challenging course that […]