Tag: Chevaux

The Olympic Magic Begins in Bordeaux!

Bordeaux, France – January 24, 2024 –The line-up of riders competing at the Jumping International de Bordeaux never disappoints! This year is no exception to the tradition, with Olympic medallists and preselected riders, FEI Longines World Cup contenders – and former winners – championship medallists and many more […]

Constant van Paesschen & Diaz du Thot Dazzle in the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 21, 2024 – Belgium’s Constant Van Paesschen and Diaz du Thot (Ready Boy des Forets x Diams du Grasset, bred by E.A.R.L. Elevage du Thot) won the 57,450 Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort as the […]

Edouard Schmitz Speeds to the Top at the Andalucía Pre-Sunshine Tour CSI 2*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – January 20, 2024 –Swiss rider Edouard Schmitz (SUI) was the only rider to finish in under 62 seconds on Saturday in the first Longines Ranking class of the 2024 Andalucía Pre-Sunshine Tour. He was riding ‘Abdul-Jabbar du Gibet’ the nine year old, […]

Julien Anquetin & Blood Diamond du Pont Impress the Most in €105,700 Speed Challenge CSI 5*-W at Leipzig

Leipzig, Germany – January 19, 2024 – Julien Anquetin (FRA) and Blood Diamond du Pont have been one of the most consistent combinations representing France at the top of the sport and once again they proved that competing at the 2024 Partner Pferd – Leipzig CSI 5*-W on […]

Julien Epaillard & Hoover Prove to Be Too Fast at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain –January 19, 2024 – Lights on, the Master of Faster, the Flying Frenchman Julien Epaillard (FRA) is back to his winning ways at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. The Frenchman and Hoover flew to first place in the €29,200 Rent a Car Dénia Trophy CSI 3* […]

Pius Schwizer Speeds to Victory on Home Soil at the CHI Classics of Basel

Basel, Switzerland – January 12, 2024 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) strikes again! After winning the €15,100 Gönnerclub Pferdesport Basel Prize CSI 5*-W with the same mount the day before, the Swiss and AK’s Courage sped to victory in the €30,600 Land Rover Prize CSI 5*-W last Friday during […]

Kevin Staut & Visconti du Telman Victorious in the €200,000 Longines Grand Prix of Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 13, 2024 – French flag flies the highest! Kevin Staut (FRA) with Visconti du Telman opened a weekend of top sport at the 2024 Longines CHI Classics Basel CSI 5*-W wining the €200,000 Longines Grand Prix of Basel CSI 5*-W. Forty-two combinations took part […]

Belgian Rider Abdel Saïd Shines in the Abu Dhabi Sports Council Grand Prix CSI 2*

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 13, 2024 – Course designer Elio Travagliati (ITA) designed a challenging course for the riders in the €28,200 Abu Dhabi Sports Council Gold Tour Grand Prix CSI 2*. 41 riders started, but only six riders jumped clear and went through to […]

Georg Kaehny Awarded the Longines Owner of the Year for the Second Time in a Row

Basel, Switzerland – January 12, 2024 – Once again, Switzerland’s Georg Kaehny, owner of the horses King Edward and Iliana ridden by the Swedish rider Henrik Von Eckermann, Longines FEI World number 1 in the Longines jumping rankings, wins for the second time in a row the Longines […]

Roger-Yves Bost Races to the Best Start Possible at the Longines CHI Classics in Basel

Basel, Switzerland – January 11, 2024 – France got off to a flying start at the 2024 edition of the Longines CHI Classics – Basel CSI 5*-W as Roger-Yves Bost (FRA) and Ever de Turan topped the €30,300 Thermoplan Prize CSI 5*-W. The Frenchman and the flew around […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines CHI Classics Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 10, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2024 edition of the Longines CHI Classics Basel CSI 5*-W! The best of Switzerland will certainly shine on home soil as the likes of Steve Guerdat (SUI), Martin Fuchs (SUI), Pius Schwizer (SUI), Alain Jufer (SUI) and young stars Bryan Balsinger (SUI) Edouard Schmitz (SUI) and Janika Sprunger […]

Iron Dames Welcomes Two Young Riders to their Equestrian Project

Cesena, Italy – December 18, 2023 – The Iron Dames Equestrian Project is thrilled to announce that two promising young riders are joining the team. Founded with the goal of nurturing young talent and providing elite-level resources, Iron Dames is committed to supporting the growth and development of […]

Christmas Present Worthy Quality in December Collection of SLF Horse Auctions

Harrie Smolders, Walter Lelie and Niels Fabrie don’t organize many SLF Horse Auctions, but when they do, you know they have found a group of very special horse. That’s exactly the case for their Christmas Auction that runs from December 19-22. Just in time to get your loved […]

Ben Asselin & Baton Rouge Master the Course to Win $50,000 Whittier Trust National Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – December 10, 2023 – Ben Asselin (CAN) knew Baton Rouge was going to be a special horse from day one. As Desert Holiday came to a close, he had a chance to show everyone just how special, as he jumped the sole clear round […]

Beat Mandli & Amiro B Z Dazzle in the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – December 09, 2023 – Holiday lights and packed stands set the stage for the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3* during Week I of the 2023 December Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. A field of elite show jumping athletes representing 10 different […]

Kevin Staut & Visconti du Telman Thrive in the $60,000 Prix des Communes Genevoises CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 08, 2023 – Friday afternoon, the Prix des Communes Genevoises offered CSI 5* riders a second chance to obtain their qualifying ticket for Sunday’s Rolex Grand Prix. The winners of this event, the French Kevin Staut (FRA) and Visconti du Telman, set a benchmark […]

Victor Bettendorf & Big Star des Forêts Fly to First at the CHI Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 07, 2023 – Victor Bettendorf (LUX) took the CHI Geneva 5* by storm on Friday, claiming the first two FEI-classes of the renowned showjumping event. Entered with his mare Big Star des Forêts in the opening event, the CHF $10,100 Radio Lac Prize CSI […]

Ten Nations Confirmed for the 2024 Longines League of Nationsâ„¢

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 06, 2023 – The highly-anticipated Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ series proudly unveils the ten equestrian nations set to compete in this brand-new international team Jumping spectacle. This groundbreaking series, set to kick off in Abu Dhabi (UAE) in February 2024, reimagines the storied history […]

Riders & Horses for the CHI Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 06, 2023 – It`s showtime for showjumping at the CHI Geneva and the fourth jewel of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. As the current Rolex Grand Slam contender, Martin Fuchs (SUI) leads a long list of Titans of the sport set to […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

Geneva, Switzerland – December 06, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the CHI Geneva and the fourth jewel of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, one of the most important competitions of the year. Another important event promises to bring much excitement to the Desert International […]

Victory by Victor! Bettendorf & Simolo de La Roque Z Steal the Spotlight in the Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – December 03, 2023 – This week, the third and last part of the Autumn MET 2023 kicked off at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Oliva, Spain and the first of three competition weeks concluded on Sunday with the €30,750 Grand Prix CSI 2*, presented […]

Julien Anquetin Pulls Out All the Aces in the €200,000 Longines Grand Prix

Casas Novas, La Coruña, Spain – December 02, 2023 – Incredible excitement and passionate atmosphere was experienced in Casas Novas during the jump-off of the €200,000 Longines Grand Prix and the possibility of a Spanish triumph that was cherished until the last moment. The veteran Jesús Garmendia (ESP) […]

Roger-Yves Bost Blazes to Win on Opening Day at CSI Casas Novas

Casas Novas, La Coruña, Spain – December 01, 2023 – An illustrious veteran, Roger-Yves Bost (FRA), engraved his name in gold letters on the honor board of the €26,700 Marqués de Riscal Trophy CSI 5*-W, the first class of the 2023 A Coruña CSI5*-W program. The French rider […]

Déjà Vu! Harry Charles Beats the “Master of Faster” to Conquer the €100,000 CaixaBank Trophy Again!

Casas Novas, La Coruña, Spain – December 01, 2023 – The sports program of the first day of the A Coruña 2023 CSI5*-W ended with the €100,000 CaixaBank Trophy CSI 5*-W, a class in which Harry Charles (GBR) won for the second year in a row. The British […]

Questions & Answers with Martin Fuchs: The Current Rolex Grand Slam Contender!

Congratulations! You are the Rolex Grand Slam Live Contender, how are you feeling ahead of the CHI Geneva? I feel fantastic; we have had an incredible year jumping at the highest level of the sport and winning the CPKC ‘International’ Grand Prix, presented by Rolex at the CSIO […]

CHI Geneva: The Pinnacle of Equestrianism

Geneva, Switzerland – November 29, 2023 â€“ The Concours Hippique International de Genève (the CHI Geneva) will unite the world’s best show jumpers in the home city of the show’s Presenting Sponsor, Rolex. First staged in 1926, it has been voted the best indoor jumping event on 10 occasions. […]

Megane Moissonier Leads All-French Podium in the Grand Prix of Valence

Valence, France – November 26, 2023 –The first week of the winter edition of the Equestrian Cup Series – Winter Edition came to an end on Sunday and it was Megane Moissonnier (FRA) and Fais Pas Ça who prevailed in the feature class of the week there, the […]

Pénélope Leprevost & Texas Supreme Again in the €110,250 Grand Prix CSI 4* at Rouen

Rouen, France – November 26, 2023 – Pénélope Leprévost (FRA) and Texas had alreadygotten off to the perfect start at the 2023 Equi’Seine CSI 4* & CSI 2*, claiming the feature class there on Thursday, the €30,900 Carno Avocats Prize CSI 4*. Not to disappoint, they ended on […]

Another French Triumph! Olivier Robert Races to First in the Marqués de Vargas Trophy

Madrid, Spain – November 25, 2023 – French riders dominated the €26,200 Marqués de Vargas Trophy CSI 5*-W, a 1.45-meter event at the IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI5*-W. The competition concluded the morning session of the second day on Saturday at the Spanish capital. Faultless rounds were the trend in […]

Nicola Philippaerts Tastes Victory in the €100,000 Estrella Damm Trophy

Madrid, Spain – November 25, 2023 – The most important class of the second day of the 2023 IFEMA Madrid Horse Week was the €100,000 Estrella Damm Trophy CSI 5*-W. The first round had 12 clear rounds and all of them competed in the Winning Round format. The […]