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Longines FEI Jumping World Cup: Steve Guerdat Writes History at Jumping Bordeaux CSI 5*-W

Bordeaux, France – September 08, 2020 – Winning the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ of Bordeaux CSI 5*-W is always a special moment in a rider’s career as it adds their name to a prestigious list comprising of the greatest sportsmen of the discipline since 45 years. Yesterday, […]

Marc Dilasser & Cliffton Belesbat Lead Top-Six Sweep by French Armada at Jumping de Bordeaux CSI 5*-W

Bordeaux, France – Friday, February 07, 2020 – Six Frenchmen in the first six places, the International Jumping of Bordeaux could not have started better for the team in blue! A result that the national coach, Thierry Pomel (FRA), is quite happy about: “We would love it it […]

World Number One Steve Guerdat Competing this Week at Bordeaux CSI 5*-W

Bordeaux, France – Thursday, February 07, 2020 – The Swiss had been world leader for the first time in November 2012, then again in January 2019, a status he retained throughout the year before he lost it last January to his countryman and friend, the young Martin Fuchs. […]

Swiss Battle at the Top of Showjumping’s Everest: Steve Guerdat Takes Back the Lead in FEI World Ranking from Martin Fuchs

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 04, 2019 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) is back on top of the leaderboard in the standings of the Longines FEI Jumping Individual Rider Ranking. The Swiss leads all FEI-ranked riders, now accumulating a total of 3497 points. It’s a “Battle of the top of the […]

Titouan Schumacher & Atome Z Top €51,200 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Vilamoura Atlantic Tour

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – Sunday, February 03, 2020 – Titouan Schumacher (FRA) and Atome Z won the €51,200 Grand Prix CSI 3* on Sunday during the first week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Portugal. The Frenchman and the 13-year-old Zangersheide gelding (Amadeus […]

Julien Epaillard & Jalanta P Power to First in €51,950 CHG Grand Prix CSI 3* at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – Sunday, February 02, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Jalanta P (Catalano x Fortinbras), took their second Grand Prix victory in three weeks when taking the top honours in Sunday’s €51,950  Grand Prix CSI 3* presented by CHG at 2020 Spring MET I. The […]

Martin Fuchs Masters the Course on the Derby Field for a 1-2 in $73,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 4* at WEF

Wellington, Florida – Friday, January 31, 2020 – The Derby field at Equestrian Village (home to the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival) wrapped up its third day of action in week four with the $73,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic CSI 4*. It was Swiss rider Martin Fuchs (SUI)– ranked […]

Jerôme Hurel & Icarus van’T Klavertje Vier Power to First in €25,400 Jump-off Class CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – Friday, January 31, 2020 – Jerôme Hurel (FRA) with Icarus van’T Klavertje Vier were the winners of the €25,400 Jump-off Class CSI 3* in the Francisco Moura arena on Friday during the first week of the 2020 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour CSI 3* at the […]

Steve Guerdat’s Top Horse Leaves His Stables for Mexico

Geneva, Switzerland – January 31, 2020 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) has lost one of his top horses as Alamo returned to his owners in Mexico. The Swiss and the 12-year-old black Dutch Warmblood gelding (Ukato x Equador) had been partnered since the month of October in 2017, going […]

Julien Epaillard & Toupie de La Roque Fly to Victory in €110,000 Anemone Horse Trucks Grand Prix of Amsterdam CSI 5*

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 25, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Toupie de La Roque flew to victory in the €110,000 Anemone Horse Trucks Grand Prix of Amsterdam CSI 5* last Saturday during the Jumping Amsterdam CSI 5*-W. Epaillard defeated ten competitors with the 13-year-old chestnut Selle […]

Julien Epaillard & Jalanta P Top €30,000 Construcciones Hispano Germanas Grand Prix CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 18, 2020 – The Mediterranean Equestrian Tour kicked off its 2020 spring edition this week, with some of the world’s very best riders starting their outdoor season in Oliva Nova, Spain. In Saturday’s  Grand Prix CSI 2*, a 1.45 challenge, presented by CHG […]

Steve Guerdat Rides Victorio des Frotards to Victory in $210,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 12, 2020 – In the 90th World Cup competition of his spectacular career, three-time series champion Steve Guerdat (SUI) galloped to victory with Victorio des Frotards in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ 2019/2020 Western European League qualifier on home ground at Basel in […]

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 […]

Steve Guerdat & Victorio des Frotards Gallop to Win $200,000 Longines Grand Prix of Basel 5*

Basel, Switzerland – January 10, 2020 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Victorio des Frotards claimed victory in the second most important class during the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W, earning the blue ribbon in the CHF $200,000 Longines Grand Prix of Basel 5*. Swiss spectators once again witnessed the […]

Roger-Yves Bost & Castleforbes Talitha Race to Win $30,000 Dach & Holztech Prize CSI 5* at Longines Basel

Basel, Switzerland – January 11, 2020 – Roger Yves Bost (FRA) and Castleforbes Talitha won the CHF $30,000 Dach & Holztech Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines CSI 5*-W in Switzerland. The Frenchman and the 13-year-old bay Hannoverian mare (Cardenio x Baloubet du Rouet) left dust to the […]

Julien Epaillard & Queeletta Top $60,000 Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois Prize CSI 5* at Longines CSI Basel

Basel, Switzerland – January 09, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Queeletta were lightning fast to win the CHF $60,000 Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines CSI 5*-W in Switzerland. Julien Epaillard (FRA) & Queeletta The flying Frenchman was once again up […]

Martin Fuchs Moves to First Place in Longines FEI Jumping Rankings

Lausanne, Switzerland – January 03, 2020 – Olympic athlete Martin Fuchs (SUI) has moved to the top of the Longines FEI Jumping Rankings for the first time in his career, overtaking compatriot Steve Guerdat (SUI) who held the number one position for a year. Martin Fuchs (27), now […]

Interview with Martin Fuchs: Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping Winner at CHI of Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 15, 2019 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) became the new Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping live contender following his victory in the $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at the CHI of Geneva. The formidable duo of Fuchs and Clooney 51 once again showed […]

FEI Reallocates Canada’s Team Jumping Olympic Berth to Argentina due to Doping Case

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 17, 2019 – The Fédération Equestre Internationale has released a statement announcing that they have reallocated Canada’s Team Jumping Quota for the Olympic Games to Argentina. The announcement states the following: The FEI has reallocated one of the three Tokyo 2020 Olympic team quota […]

Martin Fuchs & Clooney Crowned the Masters in $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at CHI of Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 15, 2019 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Clooney 51 mastered all the obstacles and the competition to win the $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*, the fourth jewel of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping today during the CHI of Geneva 5*. Course designers […]

Steve Guerdat & Venard de Cerisy Claim $100,000 Coupe de Genève at CHI of Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 14, 2019 – It was a battle between two of Switzerland’s equestrian heroes for the jackpot with Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Venard de Cerisy claiming the win in the CHF $100,000 Coupe de Geneve CSI 5* yesterday during the CHI of Geneva 5* at […]

Marie Pellegrin & Baccarat du Tertre are the Best in €24,250 Joone Prize CSI 2* at the Longines Masters

Paris, France – December 07, 2019 – Having already won the Masters Two Joséphine B Prize CSI 2* on the opening day of the Longines Masters of Paris CSI 5*/2*, Marie Pellegrin (FRA) confirmed how talented her mare, Baccarat du Tertre is, when the duo clinched the victory […]

Edward Levy & Rebeca LS Fly to First in €65,000 Ceneca / Salon du Cheval de Paris Prize CSI 5* at Longines Masters of Paris

Paris, France – Dember 06, 2019 – Second last to go in a 14 strong jump-off, young French rider Edward Levy (FRA) and Rebeca LS won Friday night’s €65,000 Masters One CENECA / Salon du Cheval de Paris CSI 5* at the Longines Masters of Paris CSI 5*/2*. […]

Eiken Sato & Saphyr des Lacs Are Supreme in €30,600 Rabobank Grand Prix CSI 2*

Litchtenvoorde, The Netherlands – December 01, 2019 – Eiken Sato (JPN) and Saphyr des Lacs won the €30,600 Rabobank Grand Prix of the Provincie of Gelderland CSI 2* yesterday during the Jumping de Achterhoek CSI 2* in the Netherlands. The Japanese rider and the 13-year-old Selle Français grey […]

Max Thirouin & Utopie Villelongue Victorious in €100,000 Grand Prix CSI 4* at Equiseine Rouen

Rouen, France – November 27, 2019 – Max Thirouin (FRA) and Utopie Villelongue won the €100,000 Grand Prix CSI 4* last Sunday during Equiseine Rouen CSI 4*/1* in France. Max Thirouin (FRA) & Utopie Villelongue The Frenchman and the 11-year-old Selle Français mare (Mylord Carthago*HN x Calypso d’Herbiers) […]

Schumacher & Atome Z Race to Win €50,000 Jump-off Class CSI 5* at the GC Prague Playoffs

Munich, Germany – November 23, 2019 – Titouan Schumacher (FRA) claimed his first CSI 5* victory today aboard Atome Z in the prelude to the €1,250,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix. The 25 year-old said: “It’s a very special victory for me as it’s my first one […]

Julien Epaillard & Jalanta P Victorious in €25,800 Jump-off Class at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 16, 2019 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Jalanta P won the €25,800 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Trophy CSI 3* on Saturday during hte Mediterranean Equestrian Tour’s Autumn Tour II in Spain. The Flying Frenchman was up to his old tricks again, […]

Harold Boisset & Quolita Z Win €26,300 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 14, 2019 – Harold Boisset (FRA) and Quolita Z won the Emiralia Horse Corporation Trophy after topping Friday’s €26,300 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* during the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour’s Autumn MET II in Spain. Harold Boisset (FRA) & Quolita Z The Frenchman and the […]

Team Canada out of the Olympics? Canadian Athlete Provisionally Suspended by FEI for Doping

Lausanne, Switzerland – November 12, 2019 – A Canadian Jumping athlete who tested positive for a prohibited substance at the Pan-American Games in Lima (PER) in August this year has been provisionally suspended by the FEI. A sample taken from athlete Nicole Walker (CAN), who was a member […]

Julien Anquetin & Gravity of Greenhill Soar to Win €56,850 Grand Prix of Oldenburg CSI 3*

Oldenburg, Germany – November 03, 2019 – Julien Anquetin (FRA) and Gravity of Greenhill (Nabab de Reve x Conterno-Grande) won the €56,850 Grand Prix of Oldenburg CSI 3* last Sunday during the Agravis-Cup CSI 3* in Germany. The Frenchman and the 13-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood gelding (Nabab de […]