Tag: Bryan Balsiger

A One-Two for Switzerland! Bryan Balsiger Blazes to Victory in the €28,200 UAEERF Speed Stakes CSIO 5*

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – February 13, 2025 – The second day of the Emirates Jumping Cup CSIO 5* featured winners from d powerhouses of the noble sport, three different European nations. Switzerland shone in the €28,200 UAEERF Speed Stakes CSIO 5*, with a win for Bryan […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines CSI 4* of Ascona

Ascona, Switzeerland – September 06, 2023 – It`s the best of Switzerland against the rest of the world as Bryan Balsiger (SUI), the defending champion of the â‚¬100,000 Longines Grand Prix of Ascona CSI 4*, leads a stellar field of Swiss riders, including Pius Schwizer (SUI), Alain Jufer (SUI), […]

Swiss Celebrate Special Win in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ of Ireland CSIO 5*

Dublin, Ireland – August 11, 2023 – It has taken 40 years to make it happen, but on Friday Team Switzerland held the Aga Khan Cup CSIO 5* aloft when winning the sixth and last leg of the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ Europe Division I series in […]

Martin Fuchs Seals the Deal for Switzerland Against Brazil in the €200,000 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Switzerland CSIO 5*

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 02, 2023 – They waited 22 years to post a long-awaited win on home ground in St Gallen last year, and today Team Switzerland stole the show once again when topping the opening leg of the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ Europe […]

Bryan Balsiger is the Best in the €25,500 Hubside Store Grand Prix CSI 2* at Valence

Valence, France – November 27, 2022 – Bryan Balsiger (SUI) was back on top of the podium as the best in the €25,500 Hubside Store Grand Prix CSI 2*, presented by Indexia on Sunday during the first week of the 2022 Winter Edition at the Hubside Jumping Valence […]

A More than Special Victory by Bryan Balsiger in €25,500 Celside Jump-off Challenge CSI 2* at Grimaud

Grimaud, France – May 13, 2022 – It was more than a special day for Bryan Balsiger (SUI) on Friday at the Hubside Jumping de Grimaud CSI 3* & 2*. The young Swiss star rode Just Special VK to victory in the €25,500 Celside Jump-off Challenge CSI 2*. […]

Bryan Balsiger & Don Juan 111 Z are the Best in €25,400 Hubside Jump-Off Challenge CSI 3*

Valence, France – November 26, 2021 – Bryan Balsiger (SUI), European team champion, won the feature class of the day during the first week of the inaugural edition of the Hubside Jumping Winter Tour. The young Swiss teamed up with Don Juan 111 Z, reigning supreme in the […]

Swiss Equestrian Federation Announces Show Jumping Team for the Tokyo Olympic Games

Bern, Switzerland – July 05, 2021 – The Swiss Olympic Committee has announced their selection of riders and horses to represent the country in the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, as the requested by Swiss Equestrian Federation (SVPS).   The following four Swiss showjumpers (in alphabetical order) were […]

One-hundredth of a Second Decides the Winners in $95,100 Crédito Agrícola Grand Prix CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 13, 2020 – One hundredth of a second! That’s what it took for Bryan Balsiger (SUI) and Twenty-two des Biches to steal the spotlight yesterday, winning the $95,100 Crédito Agrícola Grand Prix CSI 4* during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour. […]

Bryan Balsiger & Clouzot de Lassus are the Best in €26,000 Kep Italia Grand Prix CSI 2*

Gorla Minore, Italy – October 05, 2020 – Bryan Balsiger (SUI) and Clouzot de Lassus claimed the top spot on the podium by winning the €26,000 Kep Italia Grand Prix CSI 2* yesterday during the final day of the Equieffe Classics at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. The battle […]

Bryan Balsiger & Clouzot de Lassus are the Best in €26,000 CWD Grand Prix CSI 2* at Fontainebleau

Fontainebleau, France – July 26, 2020 – Bryan Balsiger (SUI) and Clouzot de Lassus were the best in the €26,000 CWD Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday during the first week of the Summer Tour of the Fontainebleau Classic. Riding the 12-year-old grey Belgian Sport Horse gelding (Ugano […]

Bryan Balsiger & Ak’s Courage Are the Best in $30,000 Abt Automobile Prize CSI 5* at Longines Basel

Basel, Switzerland – January 11, 2020 – Bryan Balsiger (SUI) and Ak’s Courage won the CHF $30,000 Abt Automobile Prize CSI 5* today during the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W in Switzerland. The Swiss and the 11-year-old grey German Sport Horse mare (Chepetto C x Lennon 5) triumphed in […]

Bryan Balsiger is the Best in Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Oslo CSI 5*-W

Oslo, Norway – October 21, 2019 – It was a really big day for Switzerland’s Bryan Balsiger (SUI) who galloped to victory with the gallant grey gelding, Clouzot de Lassus, at the first leg of the 2019/2020 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ – Western European League in Oslo, […]

Interview: European Young Rider Champion & Rising Star Bryan Balsiger

How did you start your equestrian career? My parents have a riding school with over 50 horses, so it has always been in my blood! I started riding at a really young age and did my first jump at six-years-old. My Father was a successful show jumper and […]

Marcus Ehning & Pret A Tout Back on Top in the CHF $51,500 Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG Prize CSI 5*

Marcus Ehning (GER) & Pret A Tout won the CHF $51,500 Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG Prize last Thursday during the Longines CSI Basel 5* in Switzerland. The German and the 15-year-old chestnut Selle-Français gelding (Hiram Chambertin x Stew Boy) cleared all the 1.50m obstacles along the way, stopping the […]