Tag: Belgian Warmblood

Pedigree Stories by Adriana Van Tilburg: HH Azur

Embryo transfer Nathalie Beaufort started to dream 18 years ago about breeding a foal. However, it did not go entirely without a hitch: “My husband Pedro was competing HH Azur’s dam, Sion vd Zuuthoeve. I asked Pedro if he could ask Sion vd Zuuthoeve’s owner if I could flush […]

Kendra Claricia Brinkop Pops the Champagne at Chantilly

Chantilly, France – July 14, 2023 – Kendra Claricia Brinkop (GER) and Ma Belle were the stars of the day last Friday during the inaugural edition of the Chantilly Classic CSI 4*, stealing the spotlight by winning the €26,200 Petite Finale Defender CSI 4*. Seventy-three combinations challenged the […]

Conor O`Regan & Mendini DR Sail Away with the Win in the $38,700 Elk Rapids Marina Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 14, 2023 – Conor O’Regan (IRL) kicked off his international run at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF) with a win Friday in the $38,700 Elk Rapids Marina Welcome Stake CSI 3* aboard Mendini DR, owned by Dynomite Ranch, LLC. The […]

Jodie Hall McAteer Wins the €60,000 Grand Prix van het Vechtdal CSI 3* with a Bit of Dutch Touch from Twente

Ommen, The Netherlands – July 09, 2023 – Happy faces at the showgrounds and a relieved face of the organization of CSI Ommen. British rider Jodie Hall McAteer (GBR) gave jump-off lessons and won the main class and the winner`s jackpot of the €60,000 jackpot. Michael Greeve (NED) from […]

Tiffany Foster “Battles it Out” to Win Big at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 06, 2023 –  The $80,000 Jayman Built Cup CSI 5* (1.55m) was the final qualifier for Saturday’s $1,000,000 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup at the Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ CSI 5* & CSI 2*, presented by Rolex. The demanding track designed by […]

Kristen Vanderveen Pilots Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili to Victory in the $40,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 05, 2023 – The final week of international competition during the nine-week 2023 Ocala Summer Series opened with a slew of the world’s best athletes vying for the win in the $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3*. FEI Level III course designer Peter Grant (CAN) […]

Luiz Francisco de Azevedo Pulls out Two Aces Up His Sleeve in $50,000 UF Veterinary Hospital CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 30, 2023 – A picturesque Florida evening set the stage for the $50,000 UF Veterinary Hospital Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* during Week IV of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series. Thirty-two esteemed show jumping athletes from ten nations contested a challenging course set by FEI Level […]

Marvin Jüngel & Pessoa C Marvel along the Sea in the $109,000 PKO Bank Polski Grand Prix CSI 2*

ÅšwinoujÅ›cie, Poland – June 25, 2023 – Twenty-two-year-old German rider Marvin Jungel (GER) was victorious in the PLN $109,000 PKO Bank Polski Grand Prix CSI 2*, for the prize of PKO Bank Polski, under the patronage of the Mayor of ÅšwinoujÅ›cie – the finale of the showjumping rivalry at […]

David Simpson & Pjotr van de Kruishoeve Dash for the Cash in the £105,000 Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby CSI 4*

Hickstead, West Sussex, England – June 25, 2023 – Ireland’s David Simpson (IRL) won the £105,000 Al Shira’aa Derby for the first time on Sunday at Hickstead, denying four-time winner William Funnell (GBR) the chance to set a new record. William produced the first clear round of the competition, riding the 13-year-old […]

The Ultimate Comeback: Christian Ahlmann Triumphs in the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris CSI 5*

Paris, France – June 24, 2023 – In a performance for the record books, Christian Ahlmann (GER) aboard Mandato van de Neerheide made the comeback of the year in the heart of Paris. The German maestro secured top spot in the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix […]

Kings of Sweden! Henrik von Eckermann & King Edward Excel to Win €480,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Stockholm CSI 5*

Stockholm, Sweden – June 18, 2023 – In a fairy-tale ending to a sensational weekend of sport, Henrik von Eckermann and King Edward reigned supreme in the €480,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Stockholm  presented by Fabege.  Taking one spot better on the podium than last […]

Koen Vereecke & Lector vd Bisschop Light Up in the $634,750 Longines Grand Prix of Sopot CSIO 5*

Sopot, Poland — June 16, 2023 — Friday was a busy day at the Sopot Horse Show CSIO 5* and the most important class, the  $634,750 Longines Grand Prix of Sopot CSIO 5*. Sporty and sunny, Sopot is famous not only for its hospitality and the 25th edition of the […]

Luiz Francisco de Azevedo & Nashville Repeat, Winning the $146,000 Main Street Insurance Group Grand Prix CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 13, 2023 – Luiz Francisco de Azevedo (BRA) and Nashville closed out their Tryon Spring Series by winning Saturday’s $146,000 Main Street Insurance Group Grand Prix CSI 3*. Of the 20 horse and rider pairs competing under the Tryon Stadium lights, […]

Abdelkebir Ouaddar Completes Hat-trick Teaming Up with Istanbull VH Ooievaarshof  to Win €100,000 Grand Prix of Poznań CSI 4* 

PoznaÅ„, Poland –  June 11, 2023 – Forty-five riders took part in the Grand Prix of PoznaÅ„ CSI 4*, for the trophy of the Mayor of the City of PoznaÅ„ and the prizes of the City of PoznaÅ„ and the patron of the event – Mr. Roman Roszkiewicz. The […]

Nicola Philippaerts Powered to Victory in the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 11, 2023 – Today, Sunday, Belgium’s Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) won the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule CSIO 5* at the end of a superb event and jump-off with 14 pairs in which suspense was maintained right to the finish. A […]

Santiago Lambre Supreme in the $38,500 The Partner Jumpers CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada –June 08, 2023 – It was a beautiful day to start the 2023 Spruce Meadows FEI Tournament Season. Horses and riders from all over the world have arrived and are settled into what will be a month long stay here in the Alberta […]

Paul O’Shea & Oilily Van’t Eigenlo Outpace the Competition in $25,000 Hits Grand Prix

Saugerties, New York, USA – June 2, 2023 – Riders put the new Wordley Martin footing at Hits Saugerties to the test on Friday as they aimed to lead the 10-horse jump-off during the afternoon’s $25,000 Hits Grand Prix. A fast gallop and quick turns were the only […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili Reign in $78,000 PBR Ironpeddlers Chute Out Grand Prix CSI 2*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 27, 2023 – The $78,000 PBR Ironpeddlers Chute Out Grand Prix CSI 2* was rescheduled to 9am Saturday morning with the cancellation of Saturday Night Lights presented by Tryon Horse & Home due to weather conditions, with 53 entries presenting for […]

Luiz Francisco de Azevedo & Nashville Turn on the Nitro in the $39,000 ProElite Feed Welcome Stake CSI 2*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 25, 2023 – Luiz Francisco de Azevedo (BRA) and Nashville got off to a great start last week at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) & Resort. The duo kicked offf FEI-level competition winning Thursday’s $39,000 ProElite Feed Welcome Stake CSI […]

Koen Vereecke Victorious in ENI Speed Challenge CSIO 5* at Piazza di Siena

Rome, Italy – May 26, 2023 â€“ The second day of the 90th CSIO di Roma Piazza di Siena – Master d’Inzeo began at the Galoppatoio with €11,400 Safe Riding Accumulator CSIO 5* – 1. .45m. Fourth class in this 2023 edition, and fourth winning nation: after Brazil, France and Great Britain, it was Belgium turn with Koen Veerecke […]

Jodie Hall McAteer Shines the Brightest in €30,000 ENI Speed Challenge CSIO 5* at Piazza di Siena

Rome, Italy – May 25, 2023 â€“ A super-fast round from young British star Jodie Hall McAteer (GBR) and Kimosa van het Kritrahof in the 1.50m ENI Speed class brought the first day the 90th edition of CSIO Rome – Piazza di Siena 2023 to a thrilling close this […]

Gerfried Puck Victorious in World Cup Qualifier CSI 3*-W at Budapest

Budapest, Hungary – May 20, 2023 â€“ The most prestigious event of the day, the €58,000 Olympic Qualifier & World Cup Jumping Competition CSI 3*-W, presented by the Hungarian Ministry of Defence, took place in front of a full house. In the Table A class with a jump-off riders could […]

McLain Ward & Kasper van het Hellehof Reign in $200,000 Longines Grand Prix CSIO 5*

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – May 12, 2023 – McLain Ward (USA) rode Kasper van het Hellehof to a thrilling victory in the $200,000 Longines Grand Prix CSIO 5* in front of a full crowd at the San Juan Capistrano International CSIO 5* & CSI 2* last Friday. […]

Kristen VanderVeen & Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili Victorious in $30,000 ProElite Welcome Stake

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 4, 2023 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) and Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili were the quickest double-clears of the day in Thursday’s $30,000 ProElite Welcome Stake, stopping the timers in 33.633 seconds to earn the win out of 40 entrants. VanderVeen and […]

Robin Muhr Races to the Top in the €26,200 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2*

Grimaud, France – April 30, 2023 – Robin Muhr (ISR) and Mylo van Klapscheut raced all the way towards the top of the leaderboard on Sunday during the Spring Tour II of the Hubside Jumping de Grimaud – Golfe de Saint Tropez CSI 3* & CSI 2*. Muhr and […]

Natalie Dean Turns on the Nitro Taking the “High Speed Expressway” to Victory in the Banorte Challenge CSIO 5*

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico – April 29, 2023 – Mexican cities and beaches are the favorite getaways for Americans and the same thing can be said about showjumping events. Enjoying the ambiance and feeding off the energy of excited spectators, another American rider claimed the spotlight on […]

David Will & My Prins van Dorperheide are the “Kings” of the €330,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Mexico City CSI 5*

Mexico City, Mexico – April 22, 2023 – With the packed and roaring crowd on their feet, David Will (GER) aboard My Prins van Dorperhide brought home the glory, taking individual honors in the €330,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Mexico City CSI 5*, presented by GNP […]

Camilo Rueda Rides to Back-to-Back Wins Topping the $50,000 Silver Tour Grand Prix CSI 2*

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – April 8, 2023 – Camilo Rueda (COL) has made his California debut quite an impressive one this week at Blenheim EquiSports in San Juan Capistrano, CA.  Aboard Indus van het Keysereyck, the 29-year-old Colombian rider topped both the $25,000 1.45m Silver Tour Speed […]

World Cup Champions! Henrik von Eckermann Victorious as King Edward The Great Adds Another Crown to their Legacy!

Omaha, Nebraska, USA â€“ April 08, 2023 â€“ Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and the brilliant gelding King Edward wrote another page of equestrian history when becoming the first-ever Swedish winners of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ when taking the 2023 title in Omaha (USA) last night. In a gripping two-round […]

Henrik von Eckermann & King Edward Claim the First Jewel of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Final

Omaha, Nebraska, USA â€“ April 05, 2023 â€“ In the thrilling opening Speed leg of the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Final in Omaha (USA) tonight, the reigning double world champions, Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and the amazing King Edward, proved unbeatable once again. Taking full advantage of getting […]