Category: CSI 5*

McLain Ward & HH Callas Top Day One Feature Class at Longines Masters of New York CSI 5*

International Series Rides into New Home Filled with Exciting Competition and Culminating with the Official Riders Masters Cup Team Draw April 26, 2018 – New York – NYCB LIVE, Home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum opened its doors on Thursday, April 26, to kick off the debut […]

Riders & Horses for DKB Riders Tour at Horses & Dreams – Hagen CSI 4*

Many of the horses of our dreams are on display while competing this week during the DKB Riders Tour at the Horses & Dreams CSI 4* in Hagen, Germany. The competition has just started and several of the world’s very best are in the line-up in pursuit of […]

Reining Champion Smolders Makes Formidable Return Winning Massimo Dutti Trophy

The final competition of the Shanghai Longines Global Champions Tour saw a familiar face on the winner’s step, as 2017 Champion Harrie Smolders (NED) rounded out the weekend with a win in the Massimo Dutti Trophy. Lightning fast as ever, the flying Dutchman made a formidable return to […]

Millar Magic Powers Canada to Victory in Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Mexico CSIO 5*

  In a case of “like father, like son”, Jonathon Millar (43) helped seal victory for Team Canada with a foot-perfect performance at the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Mexico in Coapexpan today. His legendary father, Ian (71), produced a pivotal double-clear to put their country at […]

Harrie Smolders & Monaco Triumph in €200,000 Massimo Dutti Trophy at LGCT Shanghai CSI 5*

The final competition of the Shanghai Longines Global Champions Tour saw a familiar face on the winner’s step, as 2017 Champion Harrie Smolders (NED) rounded out the weekend with a win in the Massimo Dutti Trophy. Lightning fast as ever, the flying Dutchman made a formidable return to […]

Constant van Paesschen & Compadre van de Helle Speed to Victory at Longines Global Champions Tour CSI 5*

Young Belgian rider Constant van Paesschen rode a sprint finish to rival Usain Bolt to win the CSI5* 1.45m speed class on the closing day of the Shanghai Longines Global Champions Tour. Riding the athletic Compadre van de Helle, the pair seemingly sprouted wings to soar to victory […]

Ben Maher & Emily Moffit Team Up for London Knights’ Victory at Global Champions League of Shanghai CSI 5*

In a breath-taking display of power and precision the London Knights duo of Emily Moffitt and Ben Maher stormed to a GCL Shanghai win by 27 hundredths of a second, taking the lead in the overall ranking. With enormous pressure on the shoulders of U25 rider Moffitt and […]

Eduardo Menezes & Quintol Victorious in MXN $3,413,000 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5*

Eduardo Menezes (BRA) & Quintol won the MXN $3,413,000 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Mexico CSIO 5* at the Club Hípico Coapexpan in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico. A total of four combinations qualifed for the jump-off after clearing all the […]

Gregory Wathelet & Coree Gallop for Gold in €610,000 Longines Grand Prix of Shanghai CSI 5*

Belgium’s Gregory Wathelet and the gallant grey Coree set a jaw-dropping pace early in a 12 rider jump-off, seizing victory in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Shanghai. The pair nailed the feature class with a Formula-1-fast round that simply couldn’t be beaten, finishing 1.69 seconds ahead of their […]

Ben Maher & Explosion W Triumph in €145,000 Speed Class at LGCT Shanghai CSI 5*

Ben Maher (GBR) & Explosion W won the €145,000 First GCL class yesterday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Shanghai CSI 5* in China.   The Brit and the 9-year-old chestnut Dutch Warmblood gelding (Chacco-Blue x Baloubet du Rouet) were victorious in the 1.50m-1.60m speed challenge by […]

London Knights Charge into Impressive lead at Global Champions League of Shanghai CSI 5*

The London Knights are the leading lights after round one of the GCL Shanghai, seizing pole position ahead of Saturday’s crucial decider. The classy pairing of Ben Maher and U25 rider Emily Moffitt led the cavalry charge from the off and their double clear proved unassailable. Ludger Beerbaum […]

World’s Elite-level Equine Athletes land at JFK Airport for the Longines Masters of New York CSI 5*

At approximately 5:00am this morning, 20 of the world’s top 5* Elite-level international horses landed at JFK Airport, ready to compete at the debut Longines Masters of New York, April 26-29. The sight this morning at JFK offered a unique glimpse into how these often multi-million dollar Elite […]

Marlon Zanotelli Gives The Extra to Win LGCT Shanghai Curtain Raiser

The first CSI5* class of the Shanghai Longines Global Champions Tour kicked off in style with a blazing win from Marlon Zanotelli (BRA) and Extra van Essene – the consistently speedy pair always one to watch when time is of the essence. Second went to Belgian star Constant […]

Daniel Deusser & Cornet 39 Take Germany to the Top in €100,000 Grand Prix Equithème CSI 5*

On Saturday evening at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris, the German rider Daniel Deusser and his “pinto grey” Cornet – one of the most beautiful horses on the circuit – won the Grand Prix Equithème. The public would undoubtedly have preferred to see victory go to their favourite, […]

Julien Epaillard & Quatrin de La Roque Speed to Victory in €50,000 FFE Class CSI 5* in Paris

Julien Epaillard (FRA) & Quatrin de la Roque LM won the €50,000 Federation Francaise d’Equitation sponsored speed class yesterday during the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final in Paris, France. The Frenchman and the 14-year-old bay Selle Français gelding (Quick Star x Kannan) were victorious in the 1.50m […]

Cédric Angot & Saxo de la Cour Claim €50,000 Fonds Éperon Prize at Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final

Cédric Angot (FRA) & Saxo de la Cour won the €50,000 Fonds Éperon speed class yesterday during the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final in Paris, France. Cédric Angot (FRA) & Saxo de la Cour The Frenchman and the 12-year-old chestnut Selle Français gelding took top honors in […]

Steve Guerdat & Alamo Cruise to Victory in €26,000 class at Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final

Steve Guerdat (SUI) & Alamo won the €26,000 two-phase warm-class last Wednesday during the first day of the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final CSI 5*-W in Paris, France. The Swiss and the 10-year-old black Dutch Warmblood gelding (Ukato x Equador) were victorious by advancing to and completing […]

Beezie Madden & Breitling LS Claim Lead at Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final

Two former winners of this Longines FEI World Cup Jumping took the lead in this first class, a Grand Prix judged under table C, which meant that every knocked down fence was turned into penalty seconds. Beezie Madden, the winner, had indeed triumphed in Gothenburg in 2013 and the following year, German […]

Scott Brash Retains Lead in Longines Global Champions Tour Season Standings

Scott Brash (GBR) has retained his overall lead in the 2018 Longines Global Champions Tour standings after a tenth-place finish in the €300,000 Longines Grand Prix of Miami Beach CSI 5* last Saturday. As a result, the Brit added 27 points to his previous score of 40 from […]

Sergio Alvarez Moya & Charmeur Fly to First in €94,200 Class at LGCT Miami Beach CSI 5*

Sergio Alvarez Moya (ESP) & Charmeur won the €94,200 Second GCL class CSI 5* last Saturday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach CSI 5* in Miami, Florida, USA. The Spaniard and the 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion (Numero Uno x Gelha’s VDL Emilion) were victorious in […]

Prague Lions Roar to Victory in Global Champions League of Miami Beach CSI 5*

Prague Lions’ Anna Kellnerova and Gerco Schröder took a spectacular GCL Miami Beach win, as 2016 Champions Valkenswaard United shot to the top of the overall rankings as the 16-event season unfolds. Set next to the effervescent Atlantic ocean, clean jumping rounds were few and far between over […]

Tops-Alexander & California Top €300,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Miami Beach CSI 5*

Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) reigned victorious at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Grand Prix of Miami Beach triggering the prospect of a thrilling contest with current ranking leader Scott Brash (GBR) for a record third championship title. Speaking after her victory lap of honour Edwina said it was […]

Bassem Hassan Mohammed & Argelith Squid Speed to the Top at LGCT of Miami Beach CSI 5*

Bassem Hassan Mohammed (QAT) & Argelith Squid won the €25,000 speed class yesterday during the second day of competition of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach CSI 5*. The Qatari and the 12-year-old grey Hannoverian gelding (Salito x Gilbratar) registered the fastest clear performance in the 1.45m […]

Maikel van der Vleuten & Groep Arera C Victorious Gallop at Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach CSI 5*

  With the world’s top horses and riders in action on the second day of the Longines Global Champions Tour Miami Beach, there would always be top sport. Today’s CSI5* class saw a phenomenal display of power and precision, with just .68 of a second splitting the top […]

Marcus Ehning & Cristy Master All Challenges to Victory at LGCT of Miami Beach CSI 5*

Marcus Ehning (GER) & Cristy won the first €93,900 GCL competition last Thursday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach CSI 5* in Miami, Florida, USA. Marcus Ehning (GER) & Cristy flying high towards victory. The German and the 12-year-old bay Zangersheide mare (Canturo x Landlord) […]

Monaco Aces Lead the Charge at Global Champions League of Miami Beach

  The first round of GCL Miami Beach kicked off with the Monaco Aces’ formidable duo of Jerome Guery and Julian Epaillard taking an early lead at the spectacular US destination. From the start, team strategy and tactics were clear, with many fielding their star strikers for the […]

A Win for Philipp Weishaupt & Sansibar to Kick-off LGCT Miami Beach CSI 5*

The first CSI5* class of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach kicked off in style with a win for Germany’s Philipp Weishaupt and his bay mare Sansibar. Set against the breath-taking backdrop of the Atlantic ocean, a wide variety of tactics were on display during the first […]

Margie Engle & Royce Team Up for Birthday Win in $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, FL – March 31, 2018 – In the biggest grand prix of the season, it was Margie Engle of Wellington, FL, who was victorious with Gladewinds Farm Inc.’s Royce in the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* in the final “Saturday Night Lights” event of the 2018 […]

Francisco Musa & Sharapova Império Egípcio Victorious in $35,000 1.45m Classic CSI 5* at WEF

Wellington, FL – March 30, 2018 – The final week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) continued at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Friday, March 30. Victory went to Brazil’s Francisco Jose Mesquita Musa (BRA) riding Sharapova Imperio Egipicio in the $35,000 Douglas Elliman 1.45m CSI5* and […]

Teenage Sensation Lucy Deslauriers & Hester Dazzle in $132,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup CSI 5*

Wellington, FL – March 29, 2018 – Eighteen-year-old Lucy Deslauriers (USA) clinched the biggest victory of her career on Thursday in the $132,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round 12 riding Hester, owned by Lisa Deslauriers. WEF continues through April 1 at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, […]