Tag: Chevaux

Marie Hecart & Edonna d’Udine Dash for the Cash in $32,000 Speed Challenge CSI 2* at The Hampton Classic

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – August 31, 2024 – Serving as the appetizer before the $70,000 Winning Round CSI 5* and earlier in the day at The Hampton Classic Horse Show CSI 5* & CSI 2*, 13 entries from five nations tackled Peter Grant’s (CAN) 14-effort, 1.45m track […]

Gilles Thomas & Elfra Van Beek Z Excel in the EquiHome Grand Prix Qualifier CSIO 5*

Brussels, Belgium – August 29, 2024 – The competition was fierce on Thursday in the first qualifying event for the Rolex Grand Prix on Sunday. Riders from as many as nineteen different countries, including eight athletes from the world’s top 20, faced the challenge of clearing the tough […]

The Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament: A Pinnacle of Equestrianism

Geneva, Switzerland – August 27, 2024 – The CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament takes place in Calgary, Canada, each September and is widely considered to be North America’s premier show jumping competition. This year, the event will be held from 4-8 September, and is set to welcome the world’s […]

Erynn Ballard Blossoms to Victory in the $31,100 Qualifier CSI 2* at Wesley Clover Parks

Ottawa, Canada – August 23, 2024 – Erynn Ballard (CAN) of Tottenham, ON, had made a trip to the winner’s circle earlier in the day after winning the $31,100 Qualifier CSI 2* – 1.45m, presented by CIBC Wood Gundy. A total of 13 riders from a starting field of […]

Tiffany Foster Finds the Winning Formula in the Kubota Canada Prize CSI 3*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – August 17, 2024 – When Tiffany Foster (CAN) brought Com Es Ta into the Fort Grand Prix Arena for the $10,000 Kubota Canada Winning Round CSI 3*competition, she decided to let the mare loose. Foster set out to use the Summer Fort […]

Freaky Flawless Flights to First! Jacqueline Steffens Storms to Win the $62,500 BFL Qualifier CSI 5*

Rockwood, Toronto, Ontario, Canada – August 15, 2024 – Canada’s own Jacqueline Steffens Daly (CAN) is no stranger to Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) victories with longtime mount Freaky. She returned to the spotlight on Thursday evening by taking top call in the BFL Qualifier CSI 5* on […]

Kara Chad: “I Believe We Give the Men a Real Run for their Money!”

As a Canadian rider, what does the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament mean to you? I grew up in Calgary, Alberta with Spruce Meadows on my doorstep. Since my childhood I have aspired to compete at the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament. I feel incredibly grateful to have […]

The Rolex Summer Season Recap

Geneva, Switerland  – August 14, 2024 – In addition to the prestigious Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, Rolex partners several highly esteemed summer Grands Prix. From March through August, the world’s top horse and rider pairs gather at some of the most iconic shows in Europe and North […]

Spruce Meadows: A Brief History

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – August 13, 2024 – The CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament – one of the four Majors which make up the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping – has a rich and impressive history. Over the past 50 years the Southern family have […]

It’s a Home Victory for Gerben Morsink in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 4*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 11, 2024 – The final day of the Summer Festival 3 – Longines Global Future Champions proved thrilling till the final jump. In the €105,500 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 4* – 1.50m, thirteen combinations rode clear in the first round, setting the […]

Ayla Martinoff & Calloway Keep Their Cool in the JustWorld International Winning Round CSI 3*

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – August 10, 2024 – When Ayla Martinoff (CAN) drove her trailer out of Thunderbird Show Park in July, she was riding a high—and a three-class win streak with Calloway. This week, they’re back at tbird and picked up right where they left off. Making […]

Tiffany Foster Flies to First in the Heavy Metal Equipment CSI 3* at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – August 09, 2024 – Tiffany Foster (CAN) did not get to be the no. 1 ranked female rider in the world by resting on her laurels. But even by equestrian standards, her work ethic borders on super human. The three-time Canadian Olympian arrived in Langley on […]

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 […]

Fantastic Flying Frenchman Julien Épaillard & Dubai du Cedre Claim Pole Position after Individual Qualifier at the Olympic Games

Versailles, France – August 05, 2024 – French speed king Julien Epaillard (FRA) and his queen Dubai du Cedre clinched the coveted last-to-go spot in tomorrow’s Individual Jumping Final with the quickest clear round in today’s qualifying competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Versailles (FRA). From a […]

Beating the Heat in Versailles: FEI Implements Climate Mitigation Protocols

Versailles, France – July 31, 2024 – Olympic Equestrian Dressage competitions got underway today with comprehensive heat and humidity protocols put in place by the FEI in response to rising temperatures, in Versailles. “While we strive for all equestrian events to take place in optimal climatic conditions, it is […]

Equestrian Sport, the Olympic Games & the French Connection

Lausanne, Switzerland – July 11, 2024 – French aristocrat, Baron Pierre de Coubertin, was founder of the Modern Olympic Games and co-founder of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and this year, from 26 July to 11 August, the capital of his home country, Paris, will become only the second […]

Harold Boisset Back on Top in the €56,800 Grand Hôtel Barrière Grand Prix CSI 3*

Dinard, France – July 21, 2024 – Super Sunday got off to a great start at the 2024 edition of the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & CSI 3* with the €56,800 Grand Hôtel Barrière Grand Prix CSI 3*, a 1.50m challenge with jump-off, the final act […]

He Saved the Best for Last! Kevin Staut Steals the Spotlight in the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix Ville de Dinard CSI 5*

Dinard, France – July 21, 2024 – With just a few days to go before the Olympic Games, French Kévin Staut (FRA) won the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix Ville de Dinard CSI 5*, a stage on the Rolex Series circuit. It was the crowning glory of four days […]

Dynamic Duo’s Dynamite Performances Propel Cannes Stars to Victory on Rival Turf!

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 20, 2022 – Dominating 2024 and taking their 4th win of the season, the Cannes Stars, powered by Iron Dames, pulled out all the stops to win Global Champions League (GCL) of Riesenbeck, Germany, as the only team on a clean sheet. Local heroes […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix Ville de Dinard CSI 5*

Dinard, France – July 21, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2024 Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & CSI 3* with the running of the crown jewel of this year’s event, the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix Ville de Dinard CSI 5*. As the champion of […]

It’s Déjà Vu for Edward Levy & Vitot du Château in the €28,200 Cordon Group Prize CSI 5*

Dinard, France – July 19, 2024 – Déjà Vu! For the second year in a row, Edward Levy (FRA) and Vitot du Château were victorious in the €28,200 Cordon Group Prize CSI 5*, held on Friday during the 2024 edition of the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* […]

Fantastic Frenchman Félix Jarry Jumps to Stardom in the Derby de Bretagne CSI 3*

Dinard, France – July 19, 2024 – At the age of 31, Félix Jarry (FRA) took the biggest win of his career in the Derby de Bretagne, the highlight of the third day of Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & CSI 3*. This prestigious French victory may […]

Steve Guerdat & Easy Star de Talma Thrive in the Defender Prize CSI 3*

Dinard, France – July 19, 2024 – It was a fantastic Friday at the 2024 Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & CSI 3*. With a very high-level riders list, even exceptional for a CSI 3*, the €28,200 Defender Prize CSI 3* (1.50m on time) was won by […]

David Arcand Dominates in the $50,000 RBC Grand Prix at Wesley Clover Parks

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – July 14, 2024 – David Arcand (CAN) of Boisbriand, QC, won the $50,000 RBC Grand Prix on Sunday, July 14, to close out the two-week Ottawa Summer Tournaments at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. For the second week in a row, Arcand led […]

Julien Gonin Gallops for the Gold on Opening Day at the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5*

Dinard, France – July 18, 2024 – French rider Julien Gonin (FRA) won the Prix du Conseil Départemental d’Ille-et-Vilaine, the main classe on the first day of Jumping International de Dinard. It was a great opening to the competition, with the great champions already in attendance and determined […]

Riders & Horses for the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5*

Dinard, France – July 18, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2024 Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5*, one of the most glamorous events of the outdoor season in Europe. Superstars of the noble sport such as Steve Guerdat (SUI), Martin Fuchs (SUI), Scott Brash (GBR), Henrik […]

Leona Mermillod Baron Reaches the Summit of the Grand Prix of Megève CSI 3*

Megève, France – July 14, 2024 – In this exceptional setting, with the Alps as a backdrop and the sun shining brightly, 56 riders took on challenge set by the course designer Julien Pradervand (FRA), who had designed a Grand Prix track worthy of his reputation: demanding, tricky to […]

Scuderia 1918 Makes History: Three Horses Selected for the 2024 Olympics in Paris

Rome, Italy  – July 17, 2024 – Scuderia 1918 is proud to announce a historic milestone: for the first time ever, an equestrian team will have three horses competing in different disciplines at the Olympics. This unprecedented achievement underscores the exceptional quality and dedication of Scuderia 1918 in the international equestrian […]

Harold Boisset & T’Obetty Du Domaine Dominate at the Chantilly Classic CSI 4*

Chantilly, France – July 11, 2024 – The 2024 edition of the Chantilly Classic CSI 4* got underway last Wednesday and the host nation got off to the perfect start as Harold Boisset (FRA) and T’Obetty Du Domaine dashed for the lion’s share of the €28,200 Audevard Prize […]

Swiss “Olympic” Victory at Chantilly: Édouard Schmitz Shows Top Form at the Chantilly Classic CSI 4*

Chantilly, France – July 11, 2024 – Twenty-one days before the start of the show jumping events in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles, Édouard Schmitz (SUI) once again proved to Swiss coach Peter van der Waaij (NED) that he had done well to count on him […]