Tag: Chevaux

Kara Chad & Sloane Coles Share the Win in the $65,000 Golden Ocala Grand Prix CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 23, 2025 – The $65,000 Golden Ocala Grand Prix CSI 2* was the highlight event of the morning at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, where 26 international combinations battled for top honors. After an exciting 13-horse jump-off, the competition ended in a rare tie between […]

CSIO St. Gallen Extends its Partnership with Longines

St. Gallen, February 27, 2025 – Thanks to the continued support of Longines as title partner and official timekeeper, the Longines CSIO St. Gallen will take place as planned from May 29 to June 1, 2025 in the Gründenmoos stadium. The highlights of the sports program will remain […]

European Equestrian Federation Announces Resignation of President Theo Ploegmakers

Zaventem, Belgium – February 27, 2025 –The European Equestrian Federation (EEF) announces with deep appreciation and regret that President Theo Ploegmakers will conclude his successful tenure, stepping down from his position on 1 April 2025, due to health-related reasons. Ploegmakers has been a pivotal figure in European equestrian sport […]

Jérôme Guery & Great Britain V Show their Greatness in the €57,000 CHG Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 23, 2025 – Belgium’s Jéròme Guery (BEL) has been in great form at the 2025 Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Spring MET II in Oliva Nova, Spain, taking three big wins during the second week of competition prior to Sunday. And on Sunday, Guery and […]

Alix Ragot Races to Victory in the Small Grand Prix CSI 4* at Vejer de la Frontera

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – February 22, 2025 – It was a busy Saturday at the 2025 Andalucía Sunshine Tour. The highlight class of the day was the €28,800 Small Grand Prix CSI 4*, which was really competitive. In the end 16 horses advanced to to the […]

Kevin Staut & New Libero One d’Asschaut Turn on the Nitro in the Agria Prize CSI 5*-W at Gothenburg

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 20, 2025 – The 2025 Gothenburg Horse Show CSI 5*-W began on Thursday at Scandinavium Arena. Getting things started and warming up for a stellar event, the Agria Prize CSI 5*-W was won by former world number one Kevin Staut (FRA). Saving the best […]

Delestre Dazzles! Dexter Fontenis Z Dashes for the Cash with Simon in the €107,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – February 20, 2025 – Simon Delestre (FRA) soared to victory on opening day of the 2025 CHI Al Shaqab, teaming up with Dexter Fontenis Z in the €107,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5*. Fifty-five combinations took part in the 1.50m speed challenge but it was […]

El Ghali Boukaa & A Kyss Cruise to Victory in the Montenmedio Contemporánea Trophy CSI 4*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – February 21, 2025 – Moroccan rider, El Ghali Boukaa (MAR) had a really tight victory today in the €29,000 Fundación Montenmedio Contemporánea Trophy CSI 4* class with A Kyss, a  15-year-old Selle Français mare (Diamant de Semilly x Cabdulla du Tillard) owned […]

Roger-Yves Bost Blazes Past the Competition at the Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show CSI 5*

Hong Kong, China – February 14, 2025 – The inaugural Longines International Horse Show CSI 5* got underway last Friday at Asia-World Expo and it was France who got off to a flying start. Serving as the ambassadors of the French tradition in the noble sport, Roger-Yves Bost […]

Chris Pratt & Ideaal ES Impress the Most in the $25,000 CPKC National Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, United States – February 16, 2025 – Canada’s Chris Pratt (CAN) brought home a win to close derby field competition during the sixth week of competition at the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The Canadian was supreme in the $25,000 CPKC National Grand Prix at Wellington […]

Nina Mallevaey & My Clementine Team Up for More Magical Moments & Third Win in the $62,500 Speed Challenge CSI 5*-W

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 15, 2025 – In an astonishing performance, 25-year-old Nina Mallevaey (FRA) and My Clementine, owned by Rein Family and Tara Dow-Rein, won their third class of the week, this time taking the win in the $62,500 1.50m Speed CSI5*-W. They raced through the […]

My Clementine Gives Nina Mallevaey the Perfect Valentine’s Gift: Victory in the $62,500 Winning Round CSI 5*-W

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 14, 2025 – Five-star week continued during the Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) on Friday, February 14, 2025. International riders returned to the ring to contest the $62,500 Winning Round CSI5*-W – 1.50m, but it was […]

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 […]

Doha Falcons Take Flight Once Again: 2025 Global Champions League Squad Locked & Loaded!

Doha, Qatar – February 13, 2025 – Brace yourselves—the Doha Falcons are back! With a roster of elite experience, this formidable squad is ready to soar in their 9th GCL season. Returning to the GCL battlefield with unfinished business, the Doha Falcons narrowly missed out on a championship podium last year so have entered 2025 with a super squad for […]

Nina Mallevaey Goes All Out to Score Victory in the $32,000 Two-Phase Special

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 12, 2025 – Competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) for the first five-star event of the 2025 season began on Wednesday, February 12, during the Winter Spectacular Show Series. The week culminates with the $300,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ […]

Paris Panters: Potential of Higher Flights in the 2025 Global Champions League

Paris, France – February 12, 2025 – Fast, fearless, and ready to pounce. The Paris Panthers are entering 2025 with a revamped squad and a hunger to shake up the leaderboard. This dynamic new lineup features Luiz Felipe Cortizo Gonçalves de Azevedo Filho (BRA), Luiz Felipe Neto De Azevedo (BRA), Alexa Ferrer (FRA), Guido Grimaldi (ITA), […]

The Next Wave of GCL 2025 Teams Unveiled: Shanghai Swans

Shanghai, China – February 12, 2025 – We’re officially past the halfway mark of the 2025 GCL team launches, and the excitement just hit a whole new level. The latest teams to join the battlefield? The Shanghai Swans and Paris Panthers. Two teams, two distinct legacies, and one ultimate goal—to dominate […]

François Flies to First! LaMontagne & Lacros VDL Light Up towards Victory in the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 06, 2025 – The 2025 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit kept its momentum rolling as top equestrians returned to Hits Post Time Farm for another week of elite show jumping. Thursday’s highlight event, the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup, saw a masterful performance by François Lamontagne (CAN), who […]

A First for Hurel! Cédric & Fantasio Floreval Z Fly the Highest in the €110,000 Audi Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

Bordeaux, France – February 09, 2025 – In the end, it was the 178th rider of the world ranking who took France’s most beautiful victory at this year’s Jumping International de Bordeaux: a triumph in the AUDI Grand Prix, that saw some of the world’s best riders’ hopes crushed […]

Martin Fuchs Secures His Final Winning the €250,000 World Cup™ of Bordeaux CSI 5*-W

Bordeaux, France – February 08, 2025 – Swiss rider Martin Fuchs (SUI), needed a few more points to qualify for the final of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™️. He came to Bordeaux to do just that, and his goal was surpassed as he took the win and […]

Carly Campbell Cooper & Qornet VD Bisschop Conquer the $32,000 Buckeye Nutrition Qualifier CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 06, 2025 – Canada’s Carly Campbell Cooper (CAN) and John Jamieson’s Qornet VD Bisschop (Cornet Obolensky x Kashmir Van Schuttershof) rose to the top in the $32,000 Buckeye Nutrition Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*, besting a competitive field of 34 horse-and-rider combinations representing 13 […]

Alain Jufer & Dante Dash for the Cash in the Ayuntamiento de Barbate Trophy CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 07, 2025 – A time of 68.70 seconds secured a brilliant victory for Swiss rider Alain Jufer (SUI) and his 14-year-old horse Dante, son of Diarado x Luxius, in the Ayuntamiento de Barbate Trophy CSI 4*, the highest class of the […]

Beatiful Day for the French with a Trifecta! Julien Épaillard Sets the Pace!

Bordeaux, France – February 07, 2025 – He left the 2024 edition of the Jumping International de Bordeaux with a victory in the Audi Grand Prix and has now opened the 2025 edition with another victory, again with the same Donatello d’Auge. Julien Épaillard (FRA), from Normandy, has […]

Monaco Comets Powered by Iron Dames: A New Era for the Monaco Comets All-Female Team Begins!

Monaco, Monte Carlo – February 07, 2025 – The sky just got brighter as the Monaco Comets powered by Iron Dames prepare for their debut GCL season. Following the resounding success of the Cannes Stars, the Iron Dames are doubling down on their mission to champion women in equestrian sport by launching a […]

More than Just a Diva! Lane Clarke’s Mare Propels Him to Victory in the $30,000 FarmVet Classic

Thermal, California, USA – February 05, 2025 – Desert Circuit 5, presented by Fobi, marks Lane Clarke’s (AUS) first week competing at the Desert International Horse Park in 2025, but the Australian rider wasted no time in making his way to the winner’s circle. On Thursday, February 6, he […]

Riders & Horses for the Jumping International de Bordeaux CSI 5*-W

Bordeaux, France – February 05, 2025 – The countdown is over! France’s most traditional indoor event begins tomorrow with a star-studded list of riders, major competitions and several other equestrian attractions. Amongst the contestants, the likes of Steve Guerdat (SUI), Marcus Ehning (GER), Peder Fredricson (SWE), Harrie Smolders […]

Victor Bettendorf & Qwando van de Rispen Race to First in the €106,000 Grand Prix of Valencia CSI 4*

Valencia, Spain – February 02, 2025 – The second week of the Moura Tours in Valencia came to an end on Sunday with the running of the €106,000 Grand Prix of Valencia CSI 4*, the main competition there. In the end, a familiar face to the winner’s circle […]

Jérôme Guery & Great Britain V Gallop for the Gold in the CHG Grand Prix CSI 3* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 02, 2025 – Belgium’s Jérôme Guery (BEL) and the 13-year-old gelding Great Britain V (Nabab de Reve x Carolus H) won Sunday’s €57,150 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas Grand Prix CSI 3* – 1.50m at Spring MET I 2025, topping a starting field […]

France Focused for the 2025 Longines League of Nations™

Paris, France – February 02, 2025 – As the equestrian world gears up for another thrilling season, France enters the Longines League of Nations™ 2025 in second place with an impressive 13,503 points. Known for their rich equestrian history, the French nation combines their legacy with an exciting […]

Pénélope Leprévost “Puts the Dagger with Djagger” in the Battle of the Rent a Car Dénia Tropy CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 31, 2025 – Pénélope Leprévost (FRA) powered past the competition on Friday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour (MET). Riding her faithful partner, Djagger Semilly, she put the dagger on the competition to win the battle for first place in the €28,700 Rent a […]