Tag: Bianca

Pessoa Blazes to Victory in the $10,000 Stomp Capital Open Jumper at the 2023 Hampton Classic Horse Show

Bridgehampton, New York – August 29, 2023 – Course designer Alan Wade presented 23 horse-and-rider combinations with a technical 14-effort course set at 1.40m for Tuesday’s $10,000 Stomp Capital Open Jumper at the Hampton Classic. Each entry put their best foot forward for the single-round speed class, but no one could […]

Steve Guerdat Retains the Lead in FEI Jumping Individual World Ranking

Lausanne, Switzerland – November 07, 2020 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) remains at the top of the leaderboard in the standings of the Longines FEI Jumping Individual Rider Ranking. The Swiss leads all FEI-ranked riders, now accumulating a total of 3627points. The “Battle of the top of the Everest” continues as fellow […]

Martin Fuchs & Clooney Crowned the Masters in $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at CHI of Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 15, 2019 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Clooney 51 mastered all the obstacles and the competition to win the $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*, the fourth jewel of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping today during the CHI of Geneva 5*. Course designers […]

Steve Guerdat & Martin Fuchs at the Top of the Mount Everest of Showjumping

Steve Guerdat (SUI) has maintained the lead in the standings of the Longines FEI Jumping Individual Rider Ranking for the ninth month in a row. The 37-year-old Swiss rider has accumulated a total of 3517 points. A few changes have taken place at the top of the leaderboard […]

Ben Maher in Pole Position on Super Sunday for Individual Gold at FEI European Championships

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – August 24, 2019 – Ben Maher (GBR) and Explosion W ignited once again towards another penalty-free performance to retain their lead in pursuit of individual gold at the 2019 Longines FEI European Championships in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. After three performances, only four combinations have left […]

Rolex Testimonee Kent Farrington & Gazelle Leap to Victory €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSI 5*

Aachen, Germany, 21 July 2019 – The €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Aachn CSI 5* at CHIO Aachen has been won by Rolex Testimonee Kent Farrington (USA) and Gazelle. Second place went to Germany’s Daniel Deusser (GER) riding Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z and third place to Great Britain’s Ben Maher (GBR) riding Explosion W. CHIO […]

Simone Blum & DSP Alice Blossom to Victory in €200,000 Longines Grand Prix of the City of La Baule CSI 5*

La Baule Escoublac, France – May 19, 2019 – Only eight pairs out of the forty five on the start list of the €200,000 Longines Grand Prix of the City of La Baule CSI 5* managed to clear the course designed by Frédéric Cottier within the time allowed: Eduardo Menezes (BRA) […]

Showjumping’s Elite to Clash at Windsor Castle’s Showgrounds!

Windsor, Berkshire, England – May 07, 2019– From 8–12 May, more than 55,000 spectators will enter Windsor Castle’s stunning private grounds – an opportunity available to the public just once a year – to witness five days of spectacular equestrian competition. The CHI Royal Windsor Horse Show will climax […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Toveks Mary Lou Fly High to Win €900,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at The Dutch Masters

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 19,2019 – The €900,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at the 2019 edition of The Dutch Masters CSI 5* was won by the smallest of margins by Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) riding Toveks Mary Lou. Second place went to Rolex Testimonee Steve Guerdat (SUI) riding […]

Steve Guerdat Retains Lead in Longines FEI Jumping World Ranking

Two-time Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Champion and 2012 Olympic Champion, Steve Guerdat (SUI) has retained the lead of the Longines FEI Jumping Individual Rider Rankings. The Swiss has been consistent during the last twelve months, in fact, the 36-year-old Swiss rider is in third place in the […]

Steve Guerdat Takes over the Lead in Longines FEI Jumping Rider Ranking

Swiss superstar, Steve Guerdat (SUI) has taken over the lead of the Longines FEI Jumping Individual Rider Ranking. The two-time Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Champion and 2012 Olympic Champion is once again back on top of the leaderboard. Guerdat has been consistent during the last twelve months, […]

Marcus Ehning & Pret A Tout Power To Win $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at CHI Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 9, 2018 – CHI Geneva welcomed 40 of the best riders in the world to compete in the most esteemed class of the show, the Rolex Grand Prix, the final Major of the year in the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. The Rolex Grand Prix […]

Martin Fuchs & Clooney Triumph in €300,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ CSI 5*-W at Lyon

Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Clooney produced a spectacular victory in the fourth leg of the €300,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2018/2019 Western European League more than lived up to expectations at Equita Longines in Lyon, France last Sunday. In an edge-of-the-seat 10-horse jump-off that included four […]

Martin Fuchs & Clooney Capture €300,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Lyon CSI 5*-W

Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs won the €300,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Lyon CSI 5*-W, presented by GL events during Equita Longines – Le Salon du Cheval de Lyon on Sunday afternoon in Lyon, France. Riding his grey Clooney, the twenty-six-year-old recorded one of the greatest wins in his […]

Daniel Deusser & Tobago Z Dazzle in €101,000 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5* at Equita Lyon

There were some great riders in the international arena at Equita Longines, le Salon du Cheval de Lyon. On Friday evening. The world’s top show-jumpers were here to compete in the €101,000 Grand Prix Longines, a qualifying class for the Equita Masters by Hermès Sellier on Saturday 3 […]

Simone Blum & DSP Alice in Wonderland after Claiming World Championship at FEI World Equestrian Games – Tryon 2018

Germany’s Simone Blum (29) etched her name into the record books when becoming the first woman in the 28-year history of the FEI World Equestrian Games™, and only the second female athlete in the 65-year history of the World Jumping Championships, to take the individual title when coming […]

Swiss Star Times It To Perfection For Victory In Opening Class at FEI World Equestrian Games™ – Tryon 2018

Tryon International Equestrian Center, Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – September 19, 2018 – Switzerland’s former Olympic champion Steve Guerdat (SUI) showed his class to claim a scintillating victory in the opening competition of the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Jumping Championship at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ […]

Order-of-Go for Teams at FEI World Equestrian Games™ – Tryon 2018

The first day of team competition at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ – Tryon 2018 is in the history books and there are still several teams very close at the top of the leaderboard, with less than one fence separating the top three. The second competition is crucial […]

Two Pole Positions! “Super” Steve & Bianca Lead Switzerland to Provisional Lead in Individual & Team Competitions at WEG

A brilliant round from Steve Guerdat (SUI) and the fiery mare Bianca put the 2012 Olympic champion and Team Switzerland into pole position as the Bank of America Jumping Championship got underway at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2018 in Tryon, USA yesterday. A colourful, testing but honest […]

Recap: Marcus “The Master” Ehning & Pret A Tout – Major Grand Slam Victory in €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen 5*

Aachen, Germany – July 22, 2018 – The second Major of 2018 has been won by Germany’s Marcus Ehning riding Pret A Tout, as horse and rider produced three exceptional clear rounds in the highlight of CHIO Aachen, the Rolex Grand Prix. Second place went to Luciana Diniz […]

Sneak Peak: Inside CHIO Aachen 5*

The second Major of the year, the Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen, takes place on 22nd July and is expected to attract over 40,000 spectators to witness the prestigious competition. The course, set by Frank Rothenberger, is considered to be one of the most challenging and demanding […]

Formidable! Flawless Flights Propel France to First in €200,000 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Switzerland CSIO 5*

There were great big smiles on French faces when Philippe Guerdat’s side won the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Switzerland at St Gallen (SUI) this afternoon. The French may be Olympic champions, but what made today’s victory all the more sweet is that there were no riders […]

Rolex Testimonee Steve Guerdat Wins the €300,000 Rolex Grand Prix at Royal Windsor Horse Show CHI 5*

Royal Windsor Castle, Windsor, Great Britain – May 13, 2018 –  The 2018 Rolex Grand Prix at CHI Royal Windsor Horse Show was won by Rolex Testimonee Steve Guerdat (SUI) riding Bianca. Second place went to Laura Kraut (USA) riding Catwalk 22, and third place to Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) […]

Steve Guerdat & Bianca Crowned in €300,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at Royal Windsor Horse Show CHI 5*

A thrilling Rolex Grand Prix provided the perfect finale to Show Jumping at Royal Windsor, with the world’s best riders in action, all looking to claim the prestigious title and the €75,000 first prize. A full field of 30 riders contested Bob Ellis and Kelvin Bywater’s up-to-height 1.60m […]

Niels Bruynseels & Gancia de Muze Major Winners in €800,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant

The first equestrian Major of the year has been won by Niels Bruynseels (BEL) riding Gancia de Muze. Second place went to Marcus Ehning (GER) riding Cornado NRW and third place to Harrie Smolders (NED) riding Emerald. The bright lights of the Brabanthal illuminated the stage for the […]