The IJRC held its Extraordinary General Assembly in Geneva last Friday, during which Kevin Staut (FRA) was elected as the new president of the International Jumping Riders Club. Kevin Staut follows Christina Liebherr, who has been the club’s president twice. François Mathy JR (BEL) was elected as First Vice President and Christina […]
At the CHI de Genève 2017, Philipp Weishaupt (GER) and Gregory Wathelet (BEL) have the chance of claiming their second Major victory this year. An interview with the two Grand Slam candidates about fighting spirit, headstrong partners and prestigious Grands Prix that every rider wants to win once in a lifetime. The competitions at […]
Kent Farrington (USA) has retained his overall lead in the Longines FEI World Jumping Ranking and will end the year as world number one. Moreover, the American has held the number one spot for the past 8 months, registering a total of 3228 points. Fellow American McLain Ward […]
Kent Farrington (USA) & Voyeur won the CHF $187,800 Credit Suisse Grand Prix CSI 5* last night during the CHI de Genève 5* in Switzerland. The American and the 15-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood gelding (Tolano van’t Riethof x Goodwill) took advantage of being one of the last ones that entered the ring to […]
Julien Épaillard (FRA) & Instit de Jucaso won the €25,250 Prize NH Collection CSI 5* yesterday during the CSI Casas Nova Winter Show – A Coruña in La Coruña, Spain. The flying Frenchman and the 9-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood gelding (Cooper van de Heffinck x Darco) took the lead for good […]
Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) & Heartbreaker van Achterhoe won the CHF $30,200 Prix des Communes Genevoises yesterday during the CHI de Genève 5* in Switzerland. The Italian and the 10-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood gelding (Bentley van de Heffinck x Catango Z) blazed towards victory in the two-phase class by leaving all the […]
Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) & Salomon were victorious in the €92,000 Massimo Dutti Prize yesterday during the Casas Novas Winter Show – A Coruña in La Coruña, Spain. The Dutchman and the 11-year-old bay Hannoveraner Verband e.V. gelding (Stolzenberg x Aramis) were simply phenomenal during the jump-off, completing the 1.50m course with […]
Alberto Marquez Galobardes (ESP) & Volt de Kergane won the Prize Marqués de Riscal yesterday during the CSI Casas Novas Winter Show – A Coruña CSI 2* in La Coruña, Spain. The Spaniard and the 8-year-old Selle Français stallion (Gold de Becourt x Korto Maltese) were victorious in the […]
It’s not a mirage, some horses at the Longines Masters of Paris CSI 5* were so beautiful that they looked as if they had been painted by Michelangelo or the hands of God. Specifically, one horse stole the show and won the hearts, which brings into question: Is showjumping a […]
Harrie Smolders (NED) & Zinius won the CHF $112,750 Credit Suisse Geneva Classic yesterday during the CHI de Genève 5* in Geneva, Switzerland. The Dutchman and the 13-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood bay gelding (Nabab de Reve x Kannan) smoldered the other 50 combinations in the speed class by overcoming all the 1.55m […]
The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping of is returning to Switzerland for the last Major in the year: The best show-jumpers in the world will be competing against each other from December 7th-10th at the CHI de Genève 2017. An interview with the current Grand Slam contender, Philipp Weishaupt @ Philipp Weishaupt, who will […]
Max Haunhorst (GER) & Crueger won the European Youngster Cup yesterday during the Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4*/2* in Salzburg, Austria. The German and the 10-year-old bay Oldenburg gelding (Converter x Kolibri) clinched the victory in the 1.45m speed contest with a penalty-free performance in 66.50 seconds. Maksymilian Wechta (POL) & Celtia […]
Luis Sabino Gonçalves (POR) expressed all of his feelings through his body language at the CSI Casas Novas – A Coruña last summer in Spain. We can all relate to that and sigh in relief as the weekend is near and the much awaited same event is back […]
It is with great sadness that the US Equestrian Federation (USEF) has learned of the passing of esteemed show jumper William “Bill” Steinkraus at the age of 92. A five-time Olympian and U.S. show jumping’s first individual gold medalist, Steinkraus passed away on November 29, surrounded by the […]
Longines and Global Champions Tour today announce a significant new long-term partnership further cementing commitment to the top level of show jumping and the future growth of the sport. The global agreement will see Longines renew and extend its status as Title Partner and Official Timekeeper of the […]
José Roberto Reynoso Fernandez Filho (BRA) & Diamaro flying high during the Grand Prix at the 14th and final leg of the Sociedade Hípica Paulista – SHP Jumping Ranking in its equestrian venue in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. Photo: © Luis Carlos Ruas
José Luiz Guimarães de Carvalho (BRA) & Deauville won the Grand Prix last Sunday during the 14th and final leg counting for the Sociedade Hípica Paulista – SHP Jumping Ranking at its equestrian center in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. A total of 11 other combinations had qualified to take […]
Peder Fredricson (SWE) won his second car at the Sweden International Horse Show CSI 4* after being the Leading Rider at the event in Stockholm. The current FEI European Jumping Champion registered a total of 43 points, taking into consideration the 6 valid classes. After having won last year, Sunday’s Grand […]
Daniel Deusser (GER) & Cornet d’Amour (Cornet Obolensky x Damiani) prancing and dancing along the way, shaving corners and precious time, taking tight turns towards a glorious victory in the €300,000 Longines Grand Prix yesterday during the Longines Masters of Paris CSI 5*. Photo: © João Markun
Bertram Allen (IRL) & Gin Chin van het Lindenhof won the Grand Prix, presented by H&M yesterday during the Sweden International Horse Show CSI 4* in Stockholm, Sweden. The Irishman and the 11-year-old grey Belgian Warmblood gelding (Chin Chin x Calido I) were the faster of the only two combinations that […]
Fabio Leivas da Costa (BRA) & Tosca de L’Esques won the $25,000 Omega Alpha – Equine Grand Prix CSI 4* yesterday during the Holiday & Horses CSI 4* at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Florida. The Brazilian and the 10-year-old bay Stud-Book Selle Français mare (Cardento x Apache d’Adriers) secured […]
Jarno van Erp (NED) & Bon Giorno Go won the €27,600 Rabobank Grand Prix of Gelderland CSI 2* yesterday during the Jumping de Achterhoek CSI 2* in the Netherlands. The Dutchman and the 11-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood gelding (Tygo x Indoctro) took top honors by completing the jump-off with no penalties in […]
The Longines Masters of Paris CSI 5* came to a close in thrilling fashion this afternoon as it held the €300,000 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5*, the crown jewel of the four-day event during the Le Salon du Cheval de Paris at the Parc des Expositions de Villepinte in Paris, France. Daniel Deusser & […]
Kara Chad (CAN) & Carona won the €24,825 Land Rover Grand Prix CSI 2* earlier today during the Longines Masters of Paris CSI 2* in France. The Canadian and the 10-year-old grey Dutch Warmblood mare (Untouchable x Silverstone) simply soared over all the 1.45m obstacles, going full speed towards the finish line in […]
Kristen Vanderveen (USA) & Bull Run’s Faustino De Tili were victorious once again, this time taking top honors in the $216,000 Holiday & Horses Grand Prix CSI 4*, presented by Palm Beach County Sports Commission last night at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Florida, USA. The American […]
Peder Fredricson (SWE) & H&M All In won the Volkswagen Cup this evening during the Sweden International Horse ShowCSI 4* in Stockholm, Sweden. The Swede and the 11-year-old Belgian Sport Horse (Kashmir van Schuttershof x Andiamo Z) overcame all the 1.50m fences and went through the timers in 57.28 seconds, earning the […]
Marc Dilasser (FRA) & Indigo Blue Biolley won the €20,000 Lido de Paris – Officiel sponsored Six-Bar class this afternoon during the Longines Masters of Paris CSI 5*/2* in France. To the delighted of the home crowd, the Frenchman and the 9-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood stallion (Chacco-Blue x Argentinus) were the only combination […]
Leopold van Asten (NED) & VDL Groep Miss Untouchable won the $24,600 Salon du Cheval de Paris / Ceneca sponsored class this morning during the Longines Masters of Paris CSI 5* in France. The Dutchman and the 10-year-old bay Oldenburger Pferdezuchtverband mare (Chacco Blue x Aldatus) blazed through the 1.50m jump-off course, […]
Emil Hallundbæk (DEN) & Chalisco won the sponsored speed class this morning during the Longines Masters of Paris CSI 2* in France. The Dane and the 10-year-old bay bay Oldenburg gelding (Chacco Blue x Quidam de Revel) triumphed backed by their penaty-free performance in 53.73 seconds. Charlotte Bettendorf (LUX) & Raia d’Helby […]
Julien Épaillard (FRA) & Cristallo A LM took top honos in the €100,000 Longines Speed Challenge last night during the Longines Masters of Paris CSI 5* in France. The flying Frenchman and his speedy 13-year-old bay Holsteiner Verband Hengsthaltung & Vermarktung gelding (Casall x Corofino I) proved why they are considered one of […]
