Tag: Abdel Said

Riders & Horses for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – February 27, 2025 –  With the first points of the season up for grabs, anticipation is at an all-time high as the world’s best riders prepare to deliver breathtaking performances at Al Shaqab. The 2025 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL) […]

Delestre Dazzles! Dexter Fontenis Z Dashes for the Cash with Simon in the €107,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – February 20, 2025 – Simon Delestre (FRA) soared to victory on opening day of the 2025 CHI Al Shaqab, teaming up with Dexter Fontenis Z in the €107,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5*. Fifty-five combinations took part in the 1.50m speed challenge but it was […]

Abdel Saïd Steers Arpege du Ru to Victory in the €105,500 FEI World Cup of Doha CSI 3*-W

Doha, Qatar – February 15, 2025 – The Belgian anthem was heard last Friday on the second day of three-day event HH The Amir Sword International Equestrian Festival CSI 5* & CSI 3*-W at the magnificent Longines arena of Al Shaqab. The €105,500 FEI World Cup of Doha […]

Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Crowns the €325,000 Grand Prix CSI 5* Winners of the Doha International Tour at Al Shaqab

Thrilling €325,000 Grand Prix CSI 5* Marks the Conclusion of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour Event witnesses participation of more than 390 riders from over 33 countries – Public attendance of80,000 over three weeks of competition Doha, Qatar– January 24, 2025 – His Excellency, Sheikh Joaan bin […]

Gerfried Puck Emerges as the Champion of the Grand Prix of Doha CSI 4*

Doha, Qatar – January 11, 2025 – The first of three weeks at the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour concluded at the glorious Longines Outdoor and Indoor Arenas of the Al Shaqab (Member, Qatar Foundation) on Saturday with 6 different rounds of one-star, two-star and four-star categories, in […]

Abdel Saïd & Arpege du Ru Ride to Stardom in the $63,000 Welcome Stake CSI 5*-W

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 24, 2024 – The 2024 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrianâ„¢ on Thursday, October 24, welcomed riders from around the world to the Show Place Arena for the start of the Fédération Equestre International (FEI) division for international show jumpers. Abdel Saïd […]

Abdel Saïd’s Traverse City Debut is a Winning One in the $117,000 Welcome CSI 5*-W

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 13, 2024 â€“ Belgium’s Abdel Saïd (BEL) made his winning debut at Traverse City Horse Shows on Friday by capturing the $117,000 Welcome CSI5*-W . The starting order for the two-round class brought 56 horses to the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring […]

Jessica Mendoza & I-Cap CL Z Capture the Win in the $250,000 Core Specialty Insurance Grand Prix CSI 4*

Saugerties, New York, USA – September 06, 2024 – International competition during Hits Championship week at Hits Hudson Valley came to a head on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The highly-anticipated highlight event of the week, the $250,000 Core Specialty Insurance Grand Prix CSI 4*, crescendoed an incredible week […]

Alex Matz & Cashew CR Cash In on the $116,050 Core Specialty Insurance Welcome CSI 4*

Saugerties, New York, USA – September 05, 2024 – International show jumping competition during Hits Championship week at Hits Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York, heated up on Thursday, September 5, 2024. The four-star division highlights an action-packed schedule of hunter and jumper classes, featuring sizeable prize money […]

Thibeau Spits Secures Biggest Career Win in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Riesenbeck

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 21, 2024 – It was a sensational day at the German stage of the 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour season culminating in the exhilarating €500,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Riesenbeck. Hosted at the spectacular purpose built venue, the event attracted an […]

Ahlmann, Ehning, Kukuk, Vogel! German Heroes Announced for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Riesenbeck!

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 15, 2024 – The Longines Global Champions Tour announces a star-studded lineup for the 11th stage of the 2024 season, set to take place at the home of Ludger Beerbaum at Riesenbeck International Equestrian Centre from 18 – 21 July. German equestrian enthusiasts are […]

It’s Crunch Time at the Rotterdam Leg of the Longines League of Nations

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 14, 2024 –The teams have been confirmed for the fourth and last leg of the inaugural Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ 2024 series which takes place in Rotterdam, The Netherlands in ten days time, and for Belgium, France and Great Britain the pressure will […]

Abdel Saïd & Bonne Amie are Amazing in the €375,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – March 02, 2024 – The €375,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5* witnessed a sensational showdown with a 10-rider jump-off at the Longines Arena in Al Shaqab. It was Belgium’s Abdel Saïd (BEL) and the remarkable, Bonne Amie, emerging victorious after […]

Abdel Said & Arpege du Ru Race to First at the Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO 5*

Falsterbo, Sweden – July 13, 2023 – The first day CSIO 5* competitiong at the 2023 Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO 5* got off to a great start on Thursday and it was Abdel Said (BEL) and Arpege du Ru who stole the spotlight, claiming the first qualifier. Starting […]

Abdel Said & Bandit Savoie Steal the Spotlight in the $401,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 13, 2021 –   Under the lights in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), Abdel Saïd (EGY) and his own Bandit Savoie stole the show with a stunning victory in the $401,000 Fidelity Investments® Grand Prix CSI 5*, on Saturday, […]

Abdel Said & Arpege du Ru are the Aces in the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate Classic CSIO 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA  – March 6, 2021 – It was a busy day on Saturday during the eighth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Abdel Said (EGY) and his own Arpege du Ru claimed the victory in the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m Classic CSIO4* at […]

Denis Lynch & Spring Dark Go Lightning Fast to Win at the Sunshine Tour CSIO 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – November 27, 2020 – There were around 550 horses out competing on Thursday in a busy day of jumping at the Sunshine Tour.  This is the final week of the Autumn Tour Series which finishes on Sunday.  The highlight events of this […]

Abdel Said & Arpege du Ru Blaze to Win €26,300 Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 05, 2020 – Speed was important during the second day of the CSI2*/CSIYH1* at Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard. Victory in the Big Tour, €26,300 Speed Challenge CSI 2*, with fences up to 1.45m, went to Egypt’s Abdel Said (EGY). Said, who lives in […]

Bruce Goodin & Backtorps Danny V are the Best in €150,000 H.H. Ruler of Sharjah Cup CSI 5*-W

Sharjah, The United Arab Emirates – Saturday, February 08, 2020 – Bruce Goodin (NZL) and Backtorps Danny V closed out the H.H. The Ruler of Sharjah Cup CSI 5*-W/2* in grand fashion, winning the €150,000  H.H. Ruler of Sharjah Cup CSI 5*-W presented by Longines, a FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ […]

Abdel Said & Arpege du Ru Blaze to Win €58,900 Longines Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5*-W at Sharjah

Sharjah, The United Arab Emirates – Thursday, February 06, 2020 – Abdel Said (EGY) and Arpege du Ru triumphed in the €58,900 Longines Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5* last Thursday during the H.H. The Ruler of Sharjah Cup CSI 5*-W/2* at the Sharjah Racing Club in The United […]

Christian Ahlmann & Solid Gold Z are Supreme in €94,900 FEI World Cup Al Shira’aa Longines Grand Prix CSI 4*-W

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 25, 2020 – Christian Ahlmann (GER) and Solid Gold Z won the €94,900 Al Shira’aa Longines Grand Prix CSI 4*-W, valid for the FEI World Cupâ„¢ Jumping Arab League, held yesterday during the third week of the Al Shira’aa International […]

Abdel Saïd & Arpege du Ru Race for the Cash in €50,000 BMW Cartec Prize CSI 5* in Prague

Prague, Czech Republic – November 22, 2019 – Abdel Saïd (EGY) and Arpege du Ru climbed one place higher in Prague today to pick up top honours in the €50,000 BMW Cartec Prize CSI 5* today during the Global Champions Prague Playoffs CSI 5*/2* at the O2 Arena in the […]

Egypt Wins & Stamps Ticket to Tokyo along with Qatar in FEI Nations Cup CSIO 4*-W at Rabat

Rabat, Morocco – October 13, 2019 – It was “Super Sunday” at the Morocco Royal Tour CSIO 4*-W with fourteen teams from five continents competing in the  FEI Nations Cup CSIO 4*-W. Besides being the main class of the second leg of the tour in Rabat, the competition also served […]

Abdel Saïd & Venise du Reverdy Soar Victoriously in €25,000 Fédération Equestre de la Principauté de Monaco Prize CSI 5*

Monte Carlo, Monaco – June 27, 2019 – With a cool breeze flowing in from the Mediterranean sea the international athletes jumped their first CSI 5* class of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco. It was the Egyptian National Anthem that rang out as Abdel Saïd (EGY) and Venise […]

Jérôme Guery & Quel Homme de Hus Gallop to Glory in €311,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Mexico City CSI 5*

Mexico City, Mexico – April 13, 2019 – Jérôme Guery (BEL) and Quel Homme de Hus pulled off a glorious victory in the €311,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Mexico City CSI 5*. Guery and his powerful 13-year-old bay Holsteiner stallion (Quidam de Revel x Candillo) emerged triumphant […]

Marlon Módolo Zanotelli & J-Figyelem Gallop to Victory in €25,450 Seacon Logistics Grand Prix CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Marlon Módolo Zanotelli (BRA) and J-Figyelem won the €25,450 Seacon Logistics Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday during the CSI de Peelbergen Winter Tour CSI 2* at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen in Kronenberg, The Netherlands. The Brazilian and the 9-year-old grey Belgian Warmblood mare (Vingino x Animo) […]

Abdel Said & Beauminka Lightning Fast to Win the €24,947 Heineken Prize at Samorin CSIO 5*

Abdel Said (EGY) & Beauminka (Jodokus x Akteur) won the €24,947 Heineken Prize yesterday during the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Slovakia CSIO 5* at the X-Bionic Equestor Sphere in Samorin, Slovakia. The Egyptian and the 12-year-old bay NPRS mare (Jodokus x Akteur) earned the victory in blazing speed, […]

Abdel Said & Beauminka €26,000 Small Grand Prix Winners at Sunshine Tour CSI 3*

Abdel Said (EGY) & Beauminka won the €26,000 Small Grand Prix CSI 3* last Saturday during the Sunshine Tour – Circuito Hípico del Sol in Vejer de la Frontera, Spain. The Egyptian and the 12-year-old bay NRPS mare (Jodokus x Akteru) galloped victoriously after leaving all the poles […]