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Showjumping Among Equestrian Disciplines Confirmed for 2024 Olympic Games in Paris!

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 07, 2020 – All three equestrian disciplines – Jumping, Dressage and Eventing – have been formally confirmed for the Paris 2024 Olympic program. In addition, the six events – team and individual across each of the three disciplines – and the full quota of […]

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 […]

Déjà Vu! Hans-Dieter Dreher & Prinz Top €26,525 Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Riesenbeck

Riesenbeck, Germany – December 05, 2020 – Déjá vu!  Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) and Prinz 1293 were back in the winner’s circle again at the  International German Show Jumping Championships CSI 3* & 2* yesterday. The German climbed to the top of the podium for the second time in three days, securing first […]

Steve Guerdat & Uranie de Belcour Speed to Win €52,600 Madeleine Winter-Schulze Prize CSI 3*

Riesenbeck, Germany – December 04, 2020 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) was back at the top of the podium yesterday on the second day of the International German Show Jumping Championships CSI 3* & 2*. The Swiss rode Uranie de Belcour to victory in the feature class of the day, […]

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 […]

Steve Guerdat & Jonka-A Jump to Win €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Gorla Minore

Gorla Minore, Italy – November 22, 2020 – As the number one ranked rider in the world, Steve Guerdat (SUI) lived up to expectations on Sunday at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. The Swiss rode Jonka-A to victory in the €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2*. Guerdat and the 11-year-old […]

Mathieu Billot & Ilena S Soar to Second Victory at the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 18, 2020 – Mathieu Billot (FRA) and Ilena S were the winners of the €25,800 Jump-off Challenge CSIO 3* yesterday during the seventh week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. After winning the €15,140 Small Grand Prix CSI 4* last week, the Frenchman and the 2008 bay Belgian Warmblood gelding (Verdi […]

Koen Vereecke & Arioso du Bois Conclude Autumn MET II with a Victory in the €45,900 CHG Grand Prix CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 15, 2020 – The second part of the 2020 Autumn Series of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour concluded on Sunday with the CHG Grand Prix CSI 2*. After taking top honors in Friday’s Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*, Belgium’s Koen Vereecke (BEL) continued his […]

Harold Boisset & Divine de La Roque Victorious Again at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 14, 2020 – The “Three Musketeers of Speed” once again stole the spotlight at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour during the third week of the Autumn Tour II there. It was another epic battle, this time in the €25,700 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf […]

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. […]

Koen Vereecke Leads Belgian One-Two in €26,300 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 13, 2020 – Koen Vereecke (BEL) and Donna Vd Windeweg Z led a Belgian one-two in Friday’s €26,300 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* during the third week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Autumn Series. The Belgian and the 10-year-old bay Zangersheide mare (Diamant […]

Harold Boisset & T’Obetty du Domaine Continue to Dominate at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 12, 2020 – Harold Boisset (FRA) continues to dominate the competition during Autumn Tour Series at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. Once again, the Frenchman teamed up with T’Obetty du Domaine to win €10,375 Speed Challenge CSI 4*. The Frenchman and the 2007 chestnut Selle […]

Harold Boisset & T’Obetty du Domaine Strike Again at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 06, 2020 – Harold Boisset (FRA) and T’Obetty du Domaine have had major victories at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in the past and it was no different on Saturday, claiming top honors in the €26,100 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2*, presented by CHG –  Construcciones […]

Harold Boisset Plays the Winning Role in Another Battle Among Rivals at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 06, 2020 – Another chapter of the book “Great Rivalries of Showjumping” was written on Friday during the second week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Autumn Tour. The main class on Friday was the €26,600 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2*, for the Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau […]

Neck and Neck Right to the Wire! Guillaume Batillat & Kristaps Neretnieks Share the Victory at CES Valencia Tour CSI 2*

Valencia, Spain – November 05, 2020 – Guillaume Batillat (FRA) and Kristaps Neretnieks (LAT) went head-to-head yesterday in the feature class of the day during the third week of the CES Valencia Autum Tour. The Frenchman and the Latvian rider were neck and neck right down to the […]

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 […]

Julien Epaillard & Usual Suspect d’Auge Leave the Competion in the Dust at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – October 29, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Usual Suspect d’Auge triumphed in the €10,000 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* yesterday during the second week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Autumn Series. The speedy Frenchman rode the 12-year-old Selle Français gelding (Jarnac x Papillon Rouge) to […]

EEM Announces the Return of the Masters in Chantilly with Rolex!

Chantilly, France – October 27, 2020 – In the midst of the Covid crisis and the subsequent cancellation of the Masters Series, Christophe Ameeuw, President and Founder of EEM, called on the equestrian world to reinvent itself and imagine the world of tomorrow. No sooner said than done! […]

2021 Edition of the Longines CSI Basel Cancelled

Basel, Switzerland – October 27, 2020 – The organizers of the traditional Longines CSI Basel  have issued a statement announcing the cancellation of the 2021 edition of the event next January. Their announcement on Facebook states the following: “With the greatest regret we are forced by the current COVID […]

Julien Epaillard & Queeletta are Quick to Win the €100,000 Grand Prix CSI 4* at Saint-Lô

Saint-Lô, France – October 25, 2020 – The French flag was flying high on Sunday during the conclusion of the Meeting d’Automne – Jumping International de Saint Lô CSI 4* & 2* in France. Two rules of thumb usually apply to Julien Epaillard (FRA). The first one is that the […]

Edward Levy & Rebeca LS Race to Victory at the Jumping International de Saint-Lô CSI 4*

Saint Lô, France – October 22, 2020 – Edward Levy (FRA) and Rebeca LS raced to victory in the during the opening day of the Meeting d’Automne – Jumping International de Saint Lô CSI 4* & 2* in France. The Frenchman and the 14-year-old bay La Silla mare (Rebozo LS […]

Riders & Horses for the Jumping International de Saint-Lô CSI 4* & 2*

Saint Lô, France – Despite a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in France and the cancellation of other important horse shows in the country, the Jumping International de Saint-Lô CSI 4* & 2* is on this week. The host nation will be cheering on as Kevin Staut (FRA), […]

Unbeatable Boisset is the Best with Back-to-Back Grand Prix CSI 2* Wins at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – October 18, 2020 – The first three weeks of competition at the 2020-autumn edition of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded on Sunday with France’s Harold Boisset (FRA) taking his second CSI 2* Grand Prix win in a row – this time […]

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 […]

One-Two for Harold Boisset! The Star of the Day Again at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – Harold Boisset (FRA) was the star of the day yesterday during the second week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Autumn Tour. The Frenchman claimed the two top spots in the Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*, the Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau Trophy. The Frenchman repeated […]

Julien Epaillard Uses Strategy & Speed to Win Feature Class at the Hubside Jumping CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – October 15, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) was out for the win and revenge today during the first day of the final week of competition at the Hubside Jumping. Today’s feature class was a chess game between two of the fastest riders in the world. […]

Harold Boisset & Divine de La Roque Win Grand Prix CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – October 11, 2020 – The 2020-autumn edition of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded its second week of competition on Sunday with France’s Harold Boisset (FRA) taking the top honours in the 1.45m Grand Prix CSI 2*, presented by CHG.  Eight of […]

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 […]

Jérôme Guery & Quel Homme de Hus Triumphant in €35,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – October 09, 2020 – Jérôme Guery (BEL) had jumped to another victory at the Hubside Jumping CSI 4* & 2* on Friday, claiming top honors in the €35,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*. It was the icing on the cake of a picture perfect day […]

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 […]