Tag: BWP

Sold-Out Nekkerhal Cheers Koen Vereecke & Oilily de Muze on to Victory in the KBC Bank & Insurance Prize

Mechelen, Belgium – December 28, 2024 – The tension in the Nekkerhal was palpable as Koen Vereecke (BEL) and Oilily de Muze (Vigo d’Arsouilles Stx x Ramiro Z | BWP) raced to an unforgettable victory. For the first time in history, not only was the Longines FEI Jumping […]

Robert Whitaker Tastes Victory in the €56,800 Marqués de Riscal Trophy CSI 5*-W

La Coruña, Spain – December 07, 2024 – The A Coruña CSI 5*-W continued with a high level of competition. On Saturday afternoon, the indoor arena of Casas Novas was full of equestrian fans who were ready to enjoy the first 5 stars class of this second day, […]

Paul O’Shea & Imerald van’T Voorhof Save the Best for Last in the $120,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – December 08, 2024 – The WEC Grand Arena sparkled with holiday spirit on Saturday night at World Equestrian Center – Ocala as the $120,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3* took center stage during the WEC Winter Wonderland, presented by AdventHealth. A packed house of enthusiastic […]

Pieter Devos Dazzles in the €62,000 iWest Prize at the Stuttgart German Masters

Stuttgart, Germany – November 16, 2024 – Pieter Devos (BEL) and Jarina J jumped their way to victory in the iWest Prize CSI 5*-W on Saturday at the 2024 Stuttgart German Masters, claiming the lion’s share of the €62,000 purse offered to the 12 highest-placed combinations in the […]

Koen Vereecke & Oilily de Muze as the Masters of the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – November 17, 2024 – The third and last week of the Autumn MET II in Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded on Sunday with a Belgian win in the €60,300 Grand Prix CSI 3* – 1.50m, presented by Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort, with […]

Bucket List Win for Harrie Smolders & Mr. Tac in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Maastricht CSI 4*

Maastricht, The Netherlands – November 09, 2024 – Harrie Smolders (NED) could finally cross something of his bucket list: his very first victory in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Maastricht CSI 4*. In a thrilling jump-off that turned into a true showdown between international top riders, Smolders secured […]

Iron Dames My Prins Propels Sophie Hinners to Maiden World Cup Victory at Verona

Verona, Italy – November 10, 2024 – Just a week after her partner Richard Vogel (GER) claimed victory in Lyon (FRA), 26-year-old Sophie Hinners (GER) made her own mark on the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League in Verona (ITA), winning the fourth qualifier of the […]

Italy Gets off to the Perfect Start! Emanuele Gaudiano Turns on the Nitro at Jumping Verona!

Verona, Italy  – November 08, 2024 – The 2024 Jumping Verona got underway on Friday at the traditional Fieracavalli and it was the host nation which got off to the perfect start. After winning the Sitip Prize CSI 5*-W earlier on with Jaja, Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) teamed up […]

Francis Derwin & Parvati Aeg Power Past the Competition in the €56,975 Diputación de Cádiz Grand Prix CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – November 03, 2024 – The Irish anthem rang out across the arenas at Montenmedio as Francis Derwin (IRL) triumphs in the €56,975 Diputación de Cádiz Grand Prix CSI 3*. The highlight Longines Ranking class also counted for the 2025 European Championships.  The […]

Zoe Brown & “Bling” are the Best in the $30,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, California, USA – October 31, 2024 – Zoe Brown (AUS) first started coming to what is now the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) as a small child cheering on her horse trainer parents. Now, at 19 years old, Brown is the one being cheered on in the Grand […]

Emily Dehoff & Manou de Muze are the Masters of the €29,200 Stephex Grand Prix CSI 2*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – October 26, 2024 – The penultimate day of the second week at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour – October Series provided participants, spectators and fans with much excitement. Serving as the prelude to Super Sunday, the running of the €29,200 Stephex Small Grand […]

And the Oscar Goes to: Mathieu Bordeaud’Hui in the €57,325 Andalucía Grand Prix CSIO 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – October 27, 2024 – Today the highlight of the whole week was the very demanding Longines ranking class, the €57,325 Andalucía Grand Prix CSIO 3*.  The results from this prestigious class count for the European Senior Championships 2025.  With the 60 top […]

Emanuele Gaudiano Gallops to Another Victory at El Jadida

El Jadida, Morocco – October 04, 2024 – Following the victory of Belgian Thierry Goffinet (BEL) and Quick Diamant HR over the previous day’s winning pair, Gaudiano (ITA) Jaja, in the first 4* class of the day, serious business began in El Jadida with the 1.50 m qualifier […]

An Ironman-Like Performance by Luis Fernando Larrazabal & Belle de Muze to Win the $62,500 Steel-Craft Qualifier CSI 5*

Ottawa, Canada – August 23, 2024 – Luis Fernando Larrazabal (VEN) made his Major League Show Jumping debut a memorable one, taking the win in the $62,500 Steel-Craft Door Products Qualifier CSI 5* at Ottawa. Atop Belle de Muze, the Maccabi United team member earned himself an individual […]

Alise Oken Flies to Win the $32,000 New York Welcome Stake CSI 2* at Old Salem Farm

North Salem, New York – August 22, 2024 – As the last rider to return to the jump-off in Thursday’s $32,000 New York Welcome Stake CSI 2*, presented by Old Salem Farm, Alise Oken (USA) took advantage of her ability to watch her fellow competitors ride the course before her. With […]

Olympic Déjà Vu! Harry Charles Secures More Gold Winning the €500,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London CSI 5*

London, England – August 18, 2024 – Everything Harry Charles (GBR) touches at the moment turns to gold as he declares “no better place to come this weekend” than the Longines Global Champions Tour of London. Taking the win of the €500,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London […]

Pilar Lucrecia Cordon Powers Past the Competition in Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 10, 2024 – Spain’s Pilar Lucrecia Cordon (ESP) was the fastest in the Speed Challenge CSI 2* just like the previous day. Out of 36 combinations, 21 managed to stay clear. The 51-year-old rider who is based in Wolvertem, Belgium with her horses […]

Olivier Philippaerts Races to Victory at the Longines Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 09, 2024 – Competition is in full swing at the Longines Tops International Arena for the Longines Global Future Champions event. The sun came out in Valkenswaard for the CSI 4* Against the Clock 1.50m speed class, as a field of 31 top […]

As Pretty as it Gets! Katie Laurie & Pretty Women’s Beautiful Performances Top the Yeti Challenge CSI 3*

Langley, British Columbia, Canada — August 08, 2024 — When Katie Laurie (AUS) posts about the striking chestnut Pretty Women on Instagram, she includes the hashtag #perfectprincess. They’re not simply sweet words, though. It’s strategy. “If she knows you love her, she tries her heart out,” said Laurie. “She’s […]

Ashley Vogel & Namaste Van Het Eyckeveld Excel in the $50,000 Rood & Riddle Kentucky Grand Prix

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – July 27, 2024 – It was all about speed and accuracy on Saturday night during the $50,000 Rood and Riddle Kentucky Grand Prix. A huge crowd gathered at the Rolex Stadium during the highlight event, which was also a part of the Kentucky Horse Park’s […]

Koen Vereecke & Oilily de Muze Master the Course & the Competition at Valkenswaard!

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 26, 2024 – Koen Vereecke (BEL) claimed first place in the Two Phase Challenge CSI 4*, riding Oilily de Muze. The Belgian rider narrowly claimed victory, coming home just 0.01 seconds faster than second placed Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann (GER) and High Level 6. […]

Kristen VanderVeen & “Frosty” Fly the Highest in the $32,000 Two-Phase CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 17, 2024 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) came out on top in the $32,000 Two-Phase CSI 3* on Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili (Berlin x Darco). VanderVeen and the 2005 Belgian Warmblood soared through the jump off with 25.28 seconds on the […]

Double D Dazzles! Daniel Deusser & Otello de Guldenboom Gallop towards Gold in Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 13, 2024 – Germany’s Daniel Deusser (GER) was the first to go in the €28,200 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*. Deusser made quick work for the course aboard Otello de Guldenboom, claiming the top spot. He pushed Dutch show jumping star Harrie Smolders (NED) […]

Sweet Victory for Rodrigo Lambre & J’Adore van het Klinkhof in the $75,000 Mars Equestrian Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 13, 2024 – Spectators and exhibitors flocked to the WEC Grand Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) on Saturday night for the highly anticipated $75,000 Mars Equestrian Grand Prix. Twenty-four horse-and-rider combinations from nine nations competed for a podium finish, but it was […]

Manuel Gonzalez Dufrane & Martialis Master the Course to Win the Sun Life Derby CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — July 07, 2024 — An adrenaline-filled $52,239 Sun Life Derby CSI 5* packed the stands at Spruce Meadows this afternoon, with Mexico’s Manuel Gonzalez Dufrane (MEX) emerging as the only rider to complete the incredibly difficult course with no penalties. Gonzalez, aboard […]

Richard Vogel & “Phenomenal Phenyo” Claim the Gold Again in the Feinkost Käfer-Prize CSIO 5*

Aachen, Germany – July 05, 2024 – The speed and handiness competition over ditches and banks is one of the classics at the CHIO Aachen. Richard Vogel (GER) announced just after the victory in the Prize of Handwerk with Phenyo van het Keyserbos, that the €30,000 Feinkost Käfer-Prize CSIO […]

Simon Delestre & Olga van de Kruishoeve Shine in High-Speed Showdown at LGCT Monaco CSI 5*

Monaco, Monte Carlo, France – July 04, 2024 – On the debut day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco, Simon Delestre (FRA) and Olga van de Kruishoeve turned up the heat to clinch victory in the CSI5* 1.45m speed class, presented by the Federation Équestre De […]

Koen Vereecke Earns First Golden Rosette in the VBR-Prize CSIO 5* at Aachen

Aachen, Germany – July 05, 2024 – It is always nice to win, but to win in Aachen is all the more special” – Belgium’s Koen Vereecke (BEL) said after he left the ring as winner of the VBR-Prize CSIO 5*. It is his third visit to Aachen, […]

Second Place Twice but No Longer! Richard Vogel Victorious in the Handwerk Prize CSIO 5*

Aachen, Germany – July 03, 2024 – Until Richard Vogel (GER) has finished the course, no one else can be sure that they have secured the victory. This happened to Denis Lynch (IRL) in the €10,000 Prize of Handwerk CSIO 5* on Wednesday. As the sixth pair to […]

Conor Swail & Manuel Gonzalez Dufrane Share the Win in the $62,500 WCD West Canadian Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —June 30, 2024 — In an exrtraordinary course of events on Sunday during the Pan-American Tournament CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows, the $62,500 West Canadian Cup, presented by WCD ended in a tie between Mexico’s Manuel Gonzalez Dufrane (MEX) with Martialis, and Ireland’s […]