Category: CSI 5*

A Golden Performance by Jordan Coyle Tops the Akita Drilling Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada – July 05, 2025 – The $62,950 Akita Drilling Cup CSI 5* kicked off sport at the International Ring on Saturday of the ‘North American’ Tournament in Spruce Meadows. The winning round format competition had 33 horse/rider combinations challenge the first track and the 10 top […]

Daniel Coyle Conquers the $1,000,000 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Canada – July 05, 2025 – The final Grand Prix of the Spruce Meadows Summer Tournaments, the $1,000,000 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup CSI 5*, promised crowds an exciting afternoon of top show jumping. Twenty-seven horse/rider combinations challenged the first round, 615m track designed by FEI Course […]

Simon Delestre Soars to Victory in the €1.5 Million Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco CSI 5*

Monaco, Monte Carlo – July 05, 2025 – Monaco lit up Saturday night as Simon Delestre (FRA) and the sensational Cayman Jolly Jumper stormed to victory in the €1.5 million Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco CSI 5*, delivering a performance worthy of the […]

Ireland’s Reign Continues at Spruce Meadows! Darragh Kenny & Lightning Top the Leaderboard in the ATCO Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada – July 04, 2025 – The ATCO Cup CSI 5* closed out competitions on the International Ring for Friday of the ‘North American’. The track, designed by FEI Course Designer Santiago Varela (ESP), produced five clears into the jump off. The Irish have been fighting amongst […]

Valkenswaard United Seize Top Spot in Monaco Ahead of Global Champions League Transfer Window

Monaco, Monte Carlo – July 03, 2025 – In a spectacular evening of elite sport and high-stakes strategy, Valkenswaard United soared to victory in Global Champions League of Monaco, the thrilling eighth stage of the 2025 Championship. With just days to go before the mid-season transfer window opens, […]

Maikel van der Vleuten & Beauville Z N.O.P. Claim Thrilling Victory at LGCT of Monaco CSI 5*

Monaco, Monte Carlo – July 04, 2025 – As the sun dipped behind the superyachts in Port Hercule, Maikel van der Vleuten and the ever-reliable Beauville Z N.O.P. delivered a showstopping performance to win the €56,800 Fédération Équestre de la Principauté de Monaco Prize CSI 5*, on the […]

Two Places on the Throne! Kyle King Bookends the Podium of the $87,500 Jayman Built Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada – July 03, 2025 – Thursday’s $87,500 Jayman Built Cup CSI 5* had 40 competitors step through the Clock Tower to challenge FEI Course Designer Santiago Varela (ESP) 560m track. As the lone qualifier for the weekend’s $1,000,000 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup, athletes hoping to […]

Jordan Coyle Clinches Fifth Victory of the Season at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Canada – July 03, 2025 – The $35,000 Friends of the Meadows CSI 5* got the ball rolling earlier today on the International Ring for Thursday of the ‘North American’ Tournament CSI 5* & CSI 2*. Ten horse/rider combinations jumped the first round clear, qualifying for the […]

Will Simpson & Chacco P Power Past the Competition at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Canada – July 03, 2025 – Will Simpson (USA) and Chacco P won today’s International Ring competition, The Crew 1.45m, to kick off the FEI 5* competitions of the North American Tournament. Simpson posted the fastest clear round with a time of 68.86 seconds to secure victory. […]

Another All-Irish Trifecta! Jordan Coyle & For Gold Excel in the $35,000 West Canadian Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada – June 29, 2025 – Super Sunday featured three important FEI-level classes to conclude the Pan American Tournament CSI 5* & CSI 2* in grand fashion at Spruce Meadows. The $35,000 West Canadian Cup CSI 5*, presented by WCD was a speed competition where faults are […]

Matthew Sampson & Daniel Dazzle in the $500,000 AON Grand Prix CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada – June 29, 2025 – The $500,000 AON Grand Prix CSI 5*, presented by Rolex was the feature competition for the ‘Pan American’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. Twenty-six athletes stepped through the Clock Tower to challenge FEI Course Designer Anderson Lima’s (MEX) strong, 1.60m track […]

Jordan Coyle & For Gold Fly the Highest in the Friends of the Meadows Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada – June 28, 2025 – Thirty-three athletes stepped through the iconic Clock Tower in pursuit of victory in the $35,000 Friends of the Meadows Cup CSI 5* . Anderson Lima‘s (BRA) first round 595m track featured 13 obstacles (16 jumping efforts). Jordan Coyle (IRL) was one […]

Irishmen Keep on Winning! Darragh Kenny Cruises to First in the $94,410 Canadian Utilities Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada – June 28, 2025 – Coming off a great first half of his Spruce Meadows tour, Darragh Kenny (IRL) rode to victory of the ‘Pan American’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex aboard Zero K in today’s $94,410 Canadian Utilities Cup CSI 5*. Kenny, ranked #18 in […]

Will Simpson & Chacco P Power to Victory at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Canada – June 26, 2025 – It was an International Ring victory for American rider Will Simpson (USA) on opening day of the ‘Pan American’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. The 465m track was designed by FEI Course Designer Anderson Lima (MEX) and featured 11 obstacles (13 […]

Abdel Saïd & Bonne Amie Dominate the Eiffel Challenge CSI 5* Finale Under the Tower

Paris, France – June 22, 2025 – On the final day of the 2025 Longines Global Champions Tour of Paris CSI 5*, Abdel Saïd (BEL) and his electric mare Bonne Amie lit up the arena with a foot-perfect performance to take victory in the Eiffel Challenge – capping […]

Gilles Thomas & Ermitage Kalone Conquer Paris Winning the €308,600 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix CSI 5*

Paris, France – June 21, 2025 – In a moment destined for the history books, Gilles Thomas (BEL) and the exceptional Ermitage Kalone delivered a performance of pure brilliance to win the €308,600 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris CSI 5*, presented by Ville de Paris. […]

Tactics, Triumphs & Towering Heights: Istanbul Warriors Deliver under the Eiffel Tower in Global Champions League of Paris

Paris, France – June 20, 2025 – In the heart of the French capital, where Parisian elegance meets elite-level sport, GCL Paris presented by Mediatransports roared back into action for Stage 7 of the 2025 Championship. With the Eiffel Tower rising majestically above the Champ de Mars arena […]

Daniel Coyle Jumps to Victory in the ATB Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, United States – June 15, 2025 – The final competition of the ‘National’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex at Spruce Meadows belonged to Daniel Coyle (IRL). FEI Course Designer Olaf Petersen Jr. (GER) put forth a track tested the athletes with only five jumping clear in round […]

Scott Brash Shines Winning the €308,600 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of St. Tropez – Ramatuelle CSI 5*

St. Tropez, France – June 14, 2025 – Against the picture-perfect backdrop of Pampelonne Beach, three of the fastest riders in the world went head-to-head in a breathtaking jump-off. It was Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello Chadora Lady who set the standard early – and held it – […]

Vaclav Stanek Finds Victory in the $350,000 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5*, presented by Rolex

Calgary, Canada– June 14, 2025 – In a sea of Irish winners all week, Czechian rider Valcalv Stanek (CZE) found his way to the top of the leaderboard in the $350,000 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. After navigating FEI Course Designer Olaf Petersen […]

Jordan Coyle Rides for the Gold in the $62,950 Apex Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada – June 14, 2025 – Jordan Coyle (IRL) showed us again that the Irish sure know how to go fast. The $62,950 Apex Cup CSI 5*, presented by Apex Land was a Table C competition – meaning faults are converted to time and if you’re going […]

Valkenswaard United Strike Back for Second Global Champions League Win of the Season

St. Tropez, France – June 12, 2025 – Advantage Cannes Stars… but not for long… GCL Ramatuelle, St Tropez was a race to the finish line. As the fastest team to finish on four faults, the Valkenswaard United secured their second win of the season and accelerated their […]

The ATCO Cup Belongs to the Irish! Conor Swail Adds Another Victory at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Canada – June 14, 2025 – Conor Swail (IRL) proved yet again why he’s ranked 15th in the world with a victory in the ATCO Cup 1.50m. Aboard the chestnut mare, One Edition, the pair posted a the fastest clear ride in the jump off with a […]

French Flair on Full Display as Kevin Staut & Vida Loca Z Claim Lugano Trophy CSI 5* at St. Tropez

St Tropez, France – June 13, 2025 – Kevin Staut (FRA) and Vida Loca Z delivered a lightning-fast home-soil masterclass to win the Lugano Trophy on Day 2 of Longines Global Champions Tour of Ramatuelle, St. Tropez. Beneath the golden Riviera sun and in front of the iconic […]

Conor Swail & Clonterm Obolensky Claim the Francis Family Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada – June 12, 2025 – World #15 ranked rider, Conor Swail (IRL) topped the leaderboard in the $14,000 Francis Family Cup CSI 5* – 1.50m on Thursday to start day two of the ‘National’, presented by Rolex at Spruce Meadows. Aboard the 9-year-old stallion Clonterm Obolensky […]

Podium Sweep for Ireland Again! Darragh Kenny Thrives in the $87,500 Recon Metal Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada – June 12, 2025 – It seems the Irish are not to be messed with this season at Spruce Meadows. After multiple strong showings last week to kick off the FEI tournaments at Spruce Meadows including a podium sweep, they had repeat performances today in the […]

One-Two Punch for Canada! Amy Millar on Top in the Friends of the Meadows Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada – June 11, 2025 – It was a déjà vu start to the ‘National’ CSI5*, presented by Rolex for Amy Millar (CAN). Just as she had done the previous week on opening day, Millar bested the rest of the competition and flew to victory aboard Christiano. […]

Lights on, Light’s out! Darragh Kenny’s Lightning Ride Unmatched in the $42,000 Canadian Utilities Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada – June 08, 2025 – The Irish were on a roll throughout the week during The Continental CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows, and, in a competition where speed is key, there was no besting Ireland’s Darragh Kenny (IRL) and the appropriately named mare, Lightning. In the […]

Another All-Irish Podium! Conor Swail “Sails” to the Top in the  Township Planning + Design Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada – June 07, 2025 – It was another podium-sweeping day for the Irish at Spruce Meadows. World #15 ranked rider Conor Swail (IRL) completed his first 5* victory gallop of the season aboard One Edition. The pair posted a clear jump-off round with a time of […]

Mario Deslauriers Leads a Canadian One-Two in the $500,000 Duncan Ross Grand Prix CSI 5*

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 08, 2025 – Canadian veteran rider Mario Deslauriers (CAN) jumped to victory in the final 5* competition of The ‘Continental’ CSI 5*. The win in the $500,000 Duncan Ross Grand Prix CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, came aboard S&L Quartro van de Meerputhoeve […]