Category: CSI 5*

Cédric Angot & Talent des Moitiers Win €25,400 French Tour Generali Prize CSI 5* at LGCT of Chantilly

Cédric Angot (FRA) and Talent des Moitiers took a stunning opening win of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Chantilly, flying the French flag to kick start three days of spectacular show jumping. A smiling Cédric said: “I’m very happy, my horse jumped very well. I think for […]

Rowan Willis & Everse W Claim Sun Life Financial Derby CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Rowan Willis (AUS) & Everse W won the Sun Life Financial Derby CSI 5* last Sunday during the ‘North American’ Tournament at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Derby Day at Spruce Meadows is always a fan favourite as riders tackle the derby course designed by the late […]

Master of Faster! Richard Spooner & Arthos R Race To First in LaFarge Calvary Charge CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

The Lafarge Cavalry Charge, the final leg of the 2018 Cavalry Charge Speed Series, started the final day of the Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ CSI5*, presented by Rolex. Thirty-eight horse/rider combinations took on the track with current speed series point leader Rodrigo Lambre (BRA) and Chapilot set last […]

Montreal Diamonds Shine Under Pressure in Power-Packed Global Champions League of Paris

Temperatures soared in France’s capital city as Montreal Diamonds’ Harrie Smolders (NED) and Jos Verlooy (BEL) kept cool under pressure to take their first win of the season at the GCL Paris. With all eyes on the Global Champions League Prague Playoffs, where only the top 16 teams […]

Eric Lamaze & Fine Lady 5 the Finest in $500,000 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 7, 2018 –Three-time Olympic medalist Eric Lamaze (CAN) & Fine Lady 5 won the $500,000 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup CSI 5* last Saturday during the ‘North American’ tournament, presented by Rolex at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada The victory […]

Kent Farrington & Jasper Jump to First in $131,600 Imperial Winning Round CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Kent Farrington (USA) & Jasper won the $131,600 Imperial Winning Round CSI 5* yesterday during the ‘North American’ Tournament at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Riders had competed earlier during the week to qualify for the Imperial Winning Round (1.50m), with only the top 30 riders based […]

Conor Swail & GK Coco Chanel Cruise to the Top in Pepsi Challenge CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

The Pepsi Challenge (1.50m) was the final competition Friday of the Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada . Twenty-five horse/ride combinations stepped through the clock tower to take on the evening competition. Only six of riders, representing five […]

Rich Fellers & Lux Lady Top ATCO Connect Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Richard “Rich” Fellers (USA) & Lux Lady won the ATCO Connect Cup CSI 5* last Friday during the ‘North American’ Tournament at Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada. It marked the start of the final weekend of the 2018 Spruce Meadows Summer Series. Great sport, entertainment and family fun were […]

Super Sameh & Suma’s Zorro Heroes at €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris CSI 5*

In emotional scenes as the sun set behind the Eiffel Tower, Sameh El Dahan (EGY) was given a standing ovation as he celebrated a breathtaking victory in the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris CSI 5*. The young Egyptian and his plucky mare turned the tables […]

Hunter Holloway & Eastern Jam Victorious in AON Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Hunter Holloway (USA) & Eastern Jam won the AON Cup CSI 5* last Thursday during the ‘North American’ Tournament at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The American and the 9-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Lexicon x Salana) were victorious by completing the 1.50m jump-off course with no penalties, […]

Lamazing Strikes Again! Eric Lamaze & Fine Lady 5 Top $131,600 Progress Energy Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Eric Lamaze (CAN) & Fine Lady 5 won the $131,600 Progress Energy Cup CSI 5* last Thursday during the ‘North American’ Tournament at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The legendary Canadian rider earned his second victory of the day by guiding Artisan Farms’ 15-year-old Hannoverian mare (Forsyth […]

Three in a Row as Magic Maher Rides Explosion W to Victory in €100,000 Longines Eiffel Challenge CSI 5*

Ben Maher (GBR) has secured a hat-trick of wins so far in the Longines Global Champions Tour – Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping, adding tonight’s thrilling jump-off class to his list of successes in the French capital city. As the British National Anthem rang out for a third time […]

Richard Fellers & Steelbi Storm to Victory in Friends of the Meadows Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Richard Fellers (USA) & Steelbi claimed top honors in the Friends of the Meadows Cup CSI 5* last Thursday during ‘The North American’ at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The American and the 10-year-old Swedish Warmblood mare (VDL Empire x Stanford) soared over all the 1.45m obstacles […]

Eric Lamaze & Chesney Soar to the Top in $35,500 1.45m ATCO Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Eric Lamaze (CAN) & Chesney won the $35,500 1.45m ATCO Cup CSI 5* last Thursday during the ‘North American’ tournament at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Canadian and the 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Indoctro x Kannan) triumphed in the 1.45m class by posting the fastest penalty-free […]

Second Victory for Ben Maher & Don Vito Claiming €50,000 Prix Renault Mobility CSI 5* at LGCT of Paris

The second day of competition at the Longines Global Champions Tour – Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping kicked off with a blistering win in the €50,000 Prix Renault Mobility CSI 5* from Ben Maher (GBR) with Don Vito as temperatures rose in the French capital city. Set under the […]

Jos Verlooy & Igor Top €60,400 Le Figaro GCL Individual Class CSI 5* at Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping

Jos Verlooy (BEL) & Igor won the €60,400 First GCL Individual Competition, presented by Le Figaro last Thursday during the Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping at the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. The Belgian and the 10-year-old chestnut Belgian Warmblood gelding (Emerald van’t Ruytershof x Nabab de Reve) […]

At 2.11 Meters! Von Eckerman & Epaillard Fly High in €50,000 Renault Six-Bar Challenge CSI 5*

Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) & Flotte Deern (Forsyth FRH x Cheenook) were declared the winners of the €50,000 Six-Bar Challenge, presented by Renault last Thursday during the Paris Eiffel Jumping CSI 5* at the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. Course Designer Uliano Vezzani (ITA) certifying that the […]

Molly Ashe-Cawley & D’Arnita Victorious in Kubota Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Molly Ashe-Cawley (USA) & D’Arnita won the Kubota Cup CSI 5* last Wednesday during the ‘North American’ CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The contest started with 84 horse/rider combinations in the first round of the 1.50m class on the International Ring. Only eleven jumped […]

Borrowed Horse, No Problem! Ben Maher Rides Don Vito to Victory in €25,750 Prix Renault CSI 5* at Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping CSI 5*

Ben Maher (GBR) & Don Vito were the winners of the first major class during the 5th edition of the Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping, the €25,750 Prix Renault CSI 5* held at the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. The Brit and the 10-year-old chestnut Dutch Warmblood gelding […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Conquer ATCO Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

The ATCO Energy Cup (1.55m) was the second competition last Wednesday and the first chance for riders to earn points in order to qualify for the ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup Grand Prix on Saturday. Forty-four horse/rider combinations started the competition in hopes of making it to the […]

Rowan Willis & Everse W Winners of the Meadows Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Rowan Willis (AUS) & Everse W won the Friends of the Meadows Cup CSI 5* last Saturday during the ‘Pan American’ at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Australian and the 9-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood gelding (Lexington x Carthago) overcame all the obstacles set at the height […]

Jessica Springsteen & Fleur de L’Aube Fly to First in €25,000 Hender & Hazel Prize CSI 5* at Knokke Hippique

Jessica Springsteen (USA) & Fleur de L’Aube won the €25,000 Hender & Hazel Prize CSI 5* last Sunday during Knokke Hippique CSI 5* in Knokke-Heist, Belgium. The American and the 13-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood mare (Thunder van de Zuuthoeve x Alcatraz) topped the 1.45m contest leaving all the […]

Richard Spooner & Arthos R Race to Victory in Akita Drilling Calvary Charge CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

  Richard Spooner (USA) & Arthos R won the Akita Drilling Calvary Charge CSI 5* last Saturday during the ‘Pan American’ at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The American and the 13-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion (Namelus R x Mermus R) claimed top honors in the 1.50m speed […]

Felix Hassmann & Balzaci Claim €93,250 Second GCL Individual Class CSI 5* at LGCT of Monaco

Felix Hassmann (GER) & Balzaci won the €93,250 Second GCL Individual Class CSI 5* last Saturday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco CSI 5* in the Principality of Monaco. The German and the 15-year-old chestnut Westphalian stallion (Balou du Rouet x Ex Libris) triumphed in the […]

Andrew Welles & Serpico Victorious in West Canadian Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Andrew Welles (USA) & Serpico won the West Canadian Cup last Sunday during the ‘Pan American’ CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The American and the 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Ars Vivendi x Aldatus Z) claimed top honors in the 1.50m challenge backed by a […]

Niels Bruynseels & Gancia de Muze Victorious in €300,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* Powered by Audi at Knokke Hippique

Niels Bruynseels (BEL) and his incredible mare Gancia de Muze (Malito de Reve x Nimmerdor) delivered a truly jaw-dropping jump-off to take home the victory for Belgium in Sunday’s CSI5* €300.000 Grand Prix Rolex powered by Audi at Knokke Hippique 2018. After having won the five-star Grand Prix […]

Jimmy Torano & Glasgow de Muze Top $30,000 Voltaire Design Jumper Classic at Lake Placid Horse Shows

Lake Placid, New York, USA – June 29, 2018 – Jimmy Torano (USA) rode Glasgow De Muze (Andiamo x Parco) to victory in the $30,000 Voltaire Design Jumper Classic, Friday’s feature competition at the 49th annual Lake Placid Horse Shows, presented by Sea Shore Stables, LLC and sponsored […]

Dad x Daughter Duel: Deslauriers Duo Dominate Pan American Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

The 2018 Spruce Meadows ‘Pan American’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex hosted over 1000 horses at Spruce Meadows with 250 of them being international level sport horses. The grounds and rings were busy over the last four days as the Meadows on the Green alone took over 700 […]

Jos Verlooy & Japatero Jump to Victory in €92,100 Championat of Knokke CSI 5* at Knokke Hippique

In one of the fastest competitions of the year, Belgium’s own Jos Verlooy (BEL) flew to victory in Saturday night’s 1.50m Championship of Knokke CSI 5* presented by Deutsche Bank. Fifteen out of 39 riders moved forward to round two of the Championship, and with eighteen clears over […]

Adrienne Sternlicht & Cristalline Shine the Brightest in €50,000 Invest Mobile Prize CSI 5* at Knokke Hippique

After an incredible jump-off that included a breath-taking turn to the very last fence, Adrienne Sternlicht (USA) and the 10-year-old mare Cristalline (Cristallo 1 x Caretello B) went to the top of the 1.50m jump-off class CSI 5* presented by Invest Mobile. “Cristalline is out of this world, […]