Tag: Cavalli

FEI Consults Stakeholders on Return To Competition Protocols

Lausanne, Switzerland – March 24, 2021 – The FEI (Fédération Equestre Internationale) hosted a stakeholder consultation session last Wednesday to review comprehensive draft Return To Competition protocols. These measures are aimed at, in the short term, minimizing the risks associated with the restart of FEI competitions in mainland […]

FEI Announces New Jumping Calendar Measures due to Pandemic & EHV-1 Outbreak

Lausanne, Switzerland – March 24, 2021 – The FEI Board has approved four recommendations from the FEI Jumping Calendar Task Force to allow greater flexibility around Date Clash Rules, Calendar Applications, Date Change Applications due to EHV-1, as well as new dates for the 2021 FEI WBFSH Jumping […]

FEI Epidemiology Working Group Addresses Virus Outbreak & Return to Competition Protocols

Lausanne, Switzerland – March 19, 2021 – The FEI Veterinary Epidemiology Working Group, whose individual members have been working with the FEI since the start of the EHV-1 outbreak, held its first formal meeting on the 18th of March 2021 to discuss virus gene typing, the evolution of […]

Piergiorgio Bucci & Cochello Power to Victory in €100,000 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – March 07, 2021 – The 2021 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour came to an end on Sunday and they saved the best for last during the sixth and final week of the spring circuit there, hosting €100,000 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour Grand Prix CSI 4*. Former […]

Alberto Zorzi & Cinsey Secure the Win in €51,650 CHG Grand Prix CSI 3* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 21, 2021 – The second week of Spring MET II 2021 in Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded on Sunday with the €51,650 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A Grand Prix CSI 3*. Best of the 49 horse-and-rider combinations was Alberto Zorzi (ITA) and Cinsey […]

Pius Schwizer & Balou Rubin R Power to First in €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Ornago

Ornago, Italy – February 14, 2021 – The Swiss flag stood higher than the rest on Sunday as Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Balou Rubin R powered to victory in the €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* during the first week of the Jumping Malaspina CSI 2* at Scuderie Malaspina […]

Pius Schwizer & Balou Rubin R Race to Win Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 15, 2021 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Balou Rubin R powered to victory in the second €25,900 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* on Friday during the first week of the Spring MET I at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. The Swiss and the 2007 […]

Pius Schwizer & Balou Rubin R Power to First in €25,500 Speed Challenge CSI 2*

Gorla Minore, Italy – December 19, 2020 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Balou Rubin R were supreme in the €25,500 Longines Ranking Speed Challenge CSI 2* on Saturday during the second week of the Equieffe Christmas Show CSI 2* at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. The Swiss rode to […]

Martin Fuchs’ Silver Shine to Niklaus Schurtenberger

Zürich, Switzerland – December 17, 2020 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) has released a statement announcing that he will no longer be the rider of Silver Shine. Luigi Balieri‘s 11-year-old grey Oldenburg gelding Silver Shine (Califax x Balou du Rouet) will now be seen under the Swiss rider Niklaus […]

Martina Meroni & Rock de Vains Race to Win €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Gorla Minore

Gorla Minore, Italy – December 13, 2020 – Martina Meroni (SUI) and Rock de Vains were the stars of the first week of the Equieffe Christmas Show CSI 2*. The duo claimed top honors in the €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. […]

Jumping Longines Crans-Montana Comes to an End!

Crans-Montana, Switzerland – December 8, 2020 – The Jumping Longines Crans-Montana (JLCM) will no longer take place in the future. Indeed, its organizers were unable to renew their agreement with the Association of the Communes of Crans-Montana (ACCM), which brings together the three High-Plateau municipalities, namely Crans-Montana, Lens […]

Inside the CHI Geneva Virtual with Sophie Mottu Morel, Show Director

What can equestrian fans look forward to seeing as part of CHI Geneva Virtual? Are there any surprises in store?! As soon as the cancellation of the CHI Geneva was announced, it was obvious for us to be virtually present from 10-13 December 2020, the original dates of […]

Paolo Paini & Chaccolie Top €25,500 Speed Challenge CSI 2* at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre

Gorla Minore, Italy – November 21, 2020 – Paolo Paini (ITA) and Chaccolie gave the host nation the win in the €25,500 Speed Challenge this Saturday during the Equieffe Winter Classic at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. The Italian and the 10-year-old grey Mecklenburg mare (Chacco-Blue x Cellestial) completed […]

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. […]

Piergiorgio Bucci & Cochello Power to First in €26,000 Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 11, 2020 – Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) and Cochello sped to victory in the €26,050 Speed Challenge CSI 4* yesterday during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour. Riding the 2009 grey Holsteiner gelding (Casall x Cartani 4), the Italian soared over […]

Pius Schwizer & Balou Rubin R Race to Win €25,650 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 05, 2020 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Balou Rubin R were at their best to win the Section B of the €25,650 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* yesterday during the fifth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Since the […]

2020 Edition of Fieracavalli & Jumping Verona CSI 4*-W Cancelled

Verona, Italy – October 27, 2020 – The organizers of the traditional Fieracavalli di Verona have issued a statement announcing the cancellation of the edition of the event this year. Their announcement on Facebook states the following: “In light of the constraints imposed by the DPCM (Decree of […]

Martin Fuchs is the Fastest at the Hubside Jumping CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – October 17, 2020 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) closed out the penultimate day of the 2020 Hubside Jumping with a victory in the Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 4* on Saturday during the final week of the Hubside Jumping Fall Tour. The number-two ranked rider in the […]

Piergiorgio Bucci & Naiade d’Elsendam Z Power to Win €34,300 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – Piergiorgio Bucci (POR) and Naiade d’Elsendam Z powered to victory in the €34,300 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* yesterday during the second week of the Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Riding the 9-year-old bay Zangersheide mare (Nabab de Reve x Quattro B), […]

Beat Mändli & Vic des Cerisiers Victorious in $137,000 Coca-Cola® Grand Prix CSI 3* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 10, 2020 – Beat Mändli (SUI) and Vic des Cerisiers sliced their way to a win in the $137,000 Coca-Cola® Grand Prix CSI 3* at Tryon International Equestrian Center and Resort (TIEC). The marquis class of Tryon Fall 4 competition saw 49 entries […]

Emanuele Gaudiano & Carlotta 232 Blaze to Win €25,400 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – October 08, 2020 – Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Carlotta 232 were back in the winner’s circle once again at the Hubside Jumping de Grimaud. The lightning fast duo claimed victory in the feature class of the day, the €25,400 Hubside Challenge CSI 4*. Riding the […]

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 […]

Emanuele Gaudiano & Carlotta 232 Back on Top Again at the Hubside Jumping CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 25, 2020 – Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Carlotta 232 put on flying performance to win the €35,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 5* yesterday during the HubsideJumping Fall Tour. The Italian and the 11-year-old bay Oldenburg mare‘s (Chaccomo x Cento) penalty-free performance in 60.53 seconds […]

Chidame Z Propels Pius Schwizer to Victory in €10,000 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Hubside Jumping

Grimaud, France – September 23, 2020 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) made his presence known on the first day of the Hubside Jumping CSI 5*/3* & 2*. Competing there for the first time this year, the Swiss rode Chidame Z to victory in the €10,000 Hubside Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3*. […]

Anthony Bouquard & Janus VB Jump to Victory in €55,000 Mascheroni Grand Prix CSI 3* at Gorla Minore

Gorla Minore, Italy – September 20, 2020 – Anthony Bouquard (SUI) and Janus VB triumphed in the €55,000 Mascheroni Grand Prix CSI 3* yesterday during the Equieffe Classics at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. The Swiss and the 11-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood gelding (Namelus R x Darco) were supreme […]

Steve Guerdat & Ulysse des Forêts Top €30,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 19, 2020 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) was back in the winner’s circle once again last Saturday at at the Hubside Jumping. The number one ranked rider in the world teamed up with Ulysse des Forêts to win the €30,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 5*. Riding […]

Emanuele Gaudiano & Carlotta 232 Leave the Competition in the Dust at the Hubside Jumping CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – September 10, 2020 – The Italian anthem was the main piece played on the opening day of the Hubside Jumping Fall Tour‘s CSI 4* & 2*. Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Carlotta 232 did the honors for the Azzurri, leaving the competition in the dust in […]