Tag: Belgium

Belgium Rides High towards the 2025 Longines League of Nations™

Brussels, Belgium – January 14, 2025 – Belgium has officially secured its place in the 2025 Longines League of Nations™ series, finishing sixth in the 2024 rankings with 12,128 points, just shy of Germany’s 12,311. With a legacy of success and a dynamic team of athletes and horses, […]

Victory Belongs to Belgium in the Nations Cup CSIO 4* at Rabat

Rabat, Morocco – October 15, 2023 – The highlight of the second stage of the Morocco Royal Tour, the Nations Cup CSIO 4* was won this afternoon in Rabat by a fine young team from Belgium… at the end of the suspense. This is the second Belgian victory […]

Paris Panthers Power to Pole Position at Global Champions League of Miami Beach CSI 5*

Miami Beach, Florida, USA – April 15, 2022 – It was a textbook double clear from Darragh Kenny (IRL) riding Chic Chic and new member of the Paris Panthers, Ben Maher (GBR) with Faltic HB next to the glittering Atlantic ocean to claim the top spot after GCL Miami Beach Round 1.  […]

Riders & Horses for the Zangersheide – Z Tour CSI 3*

Lanaken, Belgium – April 14, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping for the third and final week of the 2022 edition of the Zangersheide Z Tour and it promises to go out with a bang! The grand finale has attracted a group of many top jockeys from 26 […]

Eiken Sato Soars to Win €51,300 Grand Prix of Lanaken CSI 3*

Lanaken, Belgium – April 10, 2022 – Lots of sun, a lot of atmosphere and above all a lot of beautiful sport today at our Stud Farm in Lanaken for this final day of the second week of the Z-Tour 2022. With nine classes divided over the three […]

World Champions! Harm Lahde & Just A Dream Make it a Reality Amongst 7-Year-Olds!

Lanaken, Belgium – September 26, 2021 – The FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses just finished with the final competition for seven-year-old horses. It was again a very exciting final because the 41 combinations that managed to qualify for this final were presented with a difficult […]

Philipp Weishaupt & Coros Claim the Crown of World Champions Amongst Six-Year-Olds!

Lanaken, Belgium – September 26, 2021 – Veni, vidi, vici! The famous statement by the Roman general Julius Caesar just inspired the German rider Philipp Weishaupt (GER) during a spectacular FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses final for the six-year-old horses. Weishaupt (GER) and his Westphalian-bred and approved […]

Richard Vogel Victorious Again Amongst Seven-Year-Olds

Lanaken, Belgium – September 24, 2021 – There is no stopping Richard Vogel (GER) in the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses. On Friday, the German rider made his debut and finished first and second with two of his seven-year-olds. Today, he showed that the […]

Koen Vereecke & Kasanova de la Pomme Claim €25,500 Zangersheide Sires of the World Prize

Lanaken, Belgium – September 24, 2021 – Every year the unfolding of the Sires of the World Grand Prix is spectacular at the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses in Zangersheide. But the 2021 edition will be remembered untill the end of time. Koen Vereecke […]

Gregory Wathelet Claims the First Qualifier of the Belgian Championships

Lanaken, Belgium – September 22, 2021 – The FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses starts on Thursday in Zangersheide, and on Wednesday the first round of the Belgian Championship was completed. This first showdown was convincingly won by Gregory Wathelet (BEL) with Faut-Il des 7 Vallons […]

Jessica Springsteen is the Boss in €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at the Brussels Stephex Masters

Brussels, Belgium – August 29, 2021 – The finale of the €500,000 Brussel Stephex Masters unfolded like a wonderland fairytale. With two Stephex riders who finished on the podium and the winner of the 1.60m Grand Prix also based at the stables of Stephan Conter in Brussels. With her […]

The Brussels Stephex Masters is Back!

Brussels, Belgium – July 27, 2021 – From the 25th until 29th August the domain of the Stephex Stables will once again be transformed into the home of the champions. The stage will be set in Brussels for the highest ranked riders and top of the equestrian world. […]

The Belgian Team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Zaventem, Belgium – June 24, 2021- The Royal Belgian Equestrian Sports Federation released a statement on Thursday announcing the showjumping team for the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.The official selections for jumping and eventing were presented during a press conference of the BOIC in Hasselt. The Blegian […]

It’s Showtime for the World’s Best Showjumpers at Knokke Hippique!

Knokke-Heist, Belgium – June 23, 2021 – From the 23rd of June to the 11th of July the Belgian coast will be the backdrop of the sixth edition of Knokke Hippique. The prestigious showjumping event promises a star-studded line up of the world’s best riders who will bring their finest […]

Knokke Hippique is Back for Three Weeks with the Best of Showjumping!

Knokke-Heist, Belgium – June 23, 2021 – This will be a Corona-proof event, which means that unfortunately, the public will not be permitted to attend. They will, however, be able to follow all the fun and action via the live stream, which will cover the three arenas. The need is high, […]

Team Belgium at their Best Nipping Germany to Win €200,000 Intesa Sanpaolo Nations Cup CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 28, 2021 – An exciting edition of the €200,000 Intesa Sanpaolo Nations Cup for the 88th CSIO of Rome at Piazza di Siena. For only the second time in the long and distinguished history of Nations Cup Jumping at CSIO Rome, Team Belgium won through ahead […]

Andres Vereecke & Igor van de Wittemoere Win €100,000 Grand Prix de la Province de Liège CSI 4*

Liège, Belgium – November 03, 2019 – Andres Vereecke (BEL) and Igor van de Wittemoere won the €100,000 Grand Prix de la Province de Liège CSI 4* yesterday during the Jumping International de Liège CSI 4* in Belgium. The Belgian and the 11-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood gelding (Cooper vd Heffinck […]

Andres Vereecke & Igor van de Wittemoere Victorious in €25,610 Prix Credit Agricole Normandie CSI 3* at Saint Lô

Saint-Lô, France – October 26, 2019 – Andres Vereecke (BEL) and Igor van de Wittemoere were the winners of the €25,610 Prix Credit Agricole Normandie CSI 3* last Saturday during the during the Meeting d’Automne – Saint Lô at the Haras National de Saint-Lô in France. Andres Vereecke (BEL) […]

Gregory Wathelet & Picobello Jasmine Gallop for the Win in €25,350 Two-Phase Class CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October 24, 2019 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) and Picobello Jasmine won the €25,350 Two-Phase Class CSI 3* yesterday during the Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Quarteira, Faro, Portugal. Gregory Wathelet (BEL) & Picobello Jasmine The Belgian and the 10-year-old bay Belgian […]

Jos Verlooy & Varoune Victorious in $50,000 Welcome Stake at the Washington International Horse Show CSI 4*-W

Washington D.C., USA – October 24, 2019 – The international show jumpers took center stage on Thursday, October 24, at the 61st annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) CSI 4*-W for their first two competitions of the week during Barn Night. Jos Verlooy (BEL) of Belgium rode Varoune […]

Jos Verlooy & Caracas Leave Dust to the Field in €275,000 Longines Grand Prix of Ascona CSI 5*

Ascona, Switzerland – July 21, 2019 – Jos Verlooy (BEL) and Caracas won the €275,000 Longines Grand Prix of Ascona CSI 5*, presented by Bank Generali last Sunday during the Longines CSI Ascona 5*/2* in Ascona, Switzerland. Jos Verlooy (BEL) & Caracas The Belgian and the 14-year-old grey stallion […]

Jos Verlooy & Caracas Cruise to Victory in €50,500 Loris Kessel Auto – Lugano Prize CSI 5* at Ascona

Ascona, Switzerland – July 20, 2019 – Jos Verlooy (BEL) and Caracas won the €50,500 Loris Kessel Auto Lugano Prize CSI 5*, Friday’s feature class during the Longines CSI Ascona 5*/2* in Ascona, Switzerland. Jos Verlooy (BEL) & Caracas The Belgian and the 14-year-old grey stallion (Casall x […]

Dominique Hendrickx & Vintadge de La Roque Claim €25,000 La Reserve Prize CSI 5* at Knokke Hippique

Knokke Heist, Belgium – June 27, 2019 – The Belgian riders came strong in force to the opening day of the second week of 2019 Knokke Hippique, and Dominique Hendrickx gave it the best possible conclusion when winning the feature class of the day – the  La €25,000 […]

Gudrun Patteet & Sea Coast Pebbles Z Triumph in €25,0000 Del Monte Prize CSI 4* at Bourg-en-Bresse

Bourg-en-Bresse, France – May 26, 2019 – Gudrun Patteet (BEL) & Sea Coast Pebbles Z won the €25,0000 Del Monte Prize CSI 4* yesterday during the Jumping International de Bourg-en-Bresse CSI 4*/2* in France. The Belgian and the 13-year-old bay Zangersheide mare (Picasso x Glamenco de Semilly) were […]

Family Feud! One-Two Podium for Philippaerts Twin Brothers in €25,300 Big Tour Class CSI 2* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) and Katanga vh Dingeshof won the €25,300 Big Tour Jump-off Class CSI 2* yesterday at the Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. The Belgian and the 9-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood mare were supreme in the 1.45m challenge after completing their […]

Jeroen Appelen & Grappeloup van het Reenhof Claim Gold Again in €25,500 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, Netherlands – May 08, 2019 – Jeroen Appelen (BEL) and Grappeloup van het Reenhof won the €25,500 Grand Prix CSI 2* yesterday afternoon at the Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard, the Netherlands. After having won the Big Tour €25,300 Jump-off Class CSI 2* on Monday with the same horse, […]

Jeroen Appelen & Grappeloup van het Reenhof Victorious in €25,300 Jump-off Class CSI 2* at Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, Netherlands – May 07, 2019 – Jeroen Appelen (BEL) and Grappeloup van het Reenhof won the €25,300 Jump-off Class CSI 2* yesterday at the Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. The Belgian and the 13-year-old grey Belgian Warmblood gelding (Larino x Kashmir van Schuttershof) were supreme […]

Karel Cox & Evert Leave Dust to the Field in €146,000 Massimo Dutti Trophy CSI 5* at Shanghai

Shanghai, China – May 05, 2019 – Karel Cox (BEL) and Evert won the €146,000 Massimo Dutti Trophy CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Shanghai CSI 5* in Shanghai, China. Karel Cox (BEL) & Evert The Belgian and the 10-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood gelding (Amadeus […]

Gregory Wathelet & Qualido 3 Claim the Jackpot in €97,000 Speed Class CSI 5* at Longines Global Champions Tour of Shanghai

Shanghai, China – May 05, 2019 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) and Qualido 3 blazed to an nail-biting €97,000 Speed Class CSI 5* win at the final day of Longines Global Champions Tour of Shanghai in China. In the penultimate class of the weekend, the Belgian flew to the […]

Pieter Devos & Jade v. Bisschop Delight the Crowd in €200,000 SPD Bank Prize CSI 5* at Longines Global Champions Tour of Shanghai CSI 5*

Shanghai, China – May 03, 2019 – On form Pieter Devos (BEL) rode his “amazing” mare Jade v. Bisschop to a stunning super fast win in the €200,000 SPD Bank Prize CSI 5* at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Shanghai CSI 5*. Devos was first to go […]