Tag: Christian Kukuk

Conor Swail & Casturano Conquer the $117,000 Adequan® Challenge Cup CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 28, 2024 – Seventeen of the world’s top-30 show jumping athletes have converged at Wellington International’s Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) for the 12th and final week of international competition in Wellington, FL. The $117,000 Adequan® CSI5* WEF Challenge Cup Round 12 kicked off […]

Global Champions League Preview: Who Can Stop the Riesenbeck International from an Unprecedented Three-Peat?

Doha, Qatar – March 01, 2024 – With Stage 1 of the new Global Champions League championship upon us and the 14 teams announced, the question of which team(s) will challenge the 2023 & 2023 champions for the title this year aries. Well, there are more contenders than you […]

Reigning Champions Riesenbeck International Unveils Star-Studded Squad for Global Champions League Season

Riesenbeck, Germany – February 22, 2024 – Riesenbeck International, the reigning champions of the GCL, are proud to announce their powerhouse squad for the 2024 season. With an unparalleled legacy as the reigning GCL overall season champions and GCL Super Cup winners, Riesenbeck International is poised to etch […]

Germans Gallop for the Gold in the Inaugural €700,000 Longines League of Nations™ of Abu Dhabi CSIO 5*

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – February 11, 2024 – The brand new Longines League of Nations™ series got off to a flying start today with a nail-biting contest in which Team Germany won through at the Al Forsan International Sports Resort in Abu Dhabi in the United […]

Richard Vogel & United Touch S Rise to Rolex Grand Slam Glory in Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 10, 2023 – In the history of equestrian sport, there are riders whose names and achievements will be immortalized in history, and today at the CHI Geneva, the last Rolex Grand Slam of Show Major of the calendar year, that is what all 40 […]

€6,500,000 GCL Super Cup Final: Drama, Emotion & Riesenbeck International Win!

Philipp Weishaupt (GER): “One rail down and it is one million less in prize money… the pressure was immense.” Prague, Czech Republic – November 19, 2023 – In a heart-stopping display of raw emotion, unyielding tension, and unparalleled skill, the Riesenbeck International, powered by Kingsland Equestrian, has emerged […]

Christian Kukuk Claims Final Golden Ticket Winning the €515,800 Longines Global Champions Tour of Riyadh CSI 5*

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 28, 2023 – Christian Kukuk (GER) had just missed out on a podium position in the 2023 LGCT Championship season race but he did stamp his ticket to the LGCT Super Cup by winning the €515,800 Longines Global Champions Tour of Riyadh CSI […]

Riesenbeck International Put the Cherry on the Championship Title Winning the Global Champions League of Riyadh

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 27, 2023 – During the highly competitive final GCL battle of the 2023 season, Riesenbeck International powered by Kingsland Equestrian emerged victorious, snatching the 2023 Championship from the Paris Panthers. They were crowned back-to-back champions, claiming the majority of the over €8.5 million […]

Checkmate! Christian Kukuk & Checker 47 Charge to Win €97,700 LGCT Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Rome, Italy – September 17, 2023 – In an electrifying 1.50m speed class fourth to go Christian Kukuk (GER) and Checker 47 delivered from the get go and set the pace to clinch victory in the final class of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome CSI 5* […]

Marco Kutscher & Aventador S Accelerate to Win the €100,000 Grand Prix of Holstein CSI 4*

Pinneberg, Germany – August 06, 2023 – It was obvious to him: Marco Kutscher (GER) was really enjoying the moment. With the ten-year-old chestnut stallion Aventador S, the former double European champion won the Holstein Grand Prix CSI 4*, worth $100,000 euros, at the CSI Hof Waterkant. The […]

Paris Panthers Power to Third Win of the Season at the Global Champions League of Riesenbeck

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 22, 2023 – The 2023 Championship race heatts up… In the huge grass arena at Riesenbeck in the heart of Germany, the Paris Panthers successfully closed the Championship gap to Riesenbeck International powered by Kingsland Equestrian with back-to-back GCL wins. The thrilling showdown culminated in […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Riesenbeck CSI 5*

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 20, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping this week at the Riesenbeck International equestrian venue with the running of the 11th leg of both the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) & Global Champions League (GCL).Home jockeys Philipp Weishaupt (GER) and Christian Kukuk (GER) lead a […]

Riesenbeck International Impress at Cannes Winning the 100th Stage of the Global Champions League

Cannes, France – June 09, 2023 – Celebrating the GCL’s 100th stage in Cannes presented by Volvo it was Christian Kukuk (GER) and Philipp Schulze Topphoff (GER) who managed to secure the win in the momentous occasion for Riesenbeck International powered by Kingsland Equestrian.  This weekend marks a […]

Riesenbeck International Reclaim Lead Winning Global Champions League of Mexico City

Mexico City, Mexico – April 21, 2023 –In what was a celebration of lifestyle, color, and high-end equestrian competition, the third stage of the 2023 GCL team series was set against the backdrop of one of the most vibrant and colorful cities in the world, Mexico City.  Under […]

Marcus Ehning & Stargold Continue to Shine at Al Shaqab Claiming Another Win there!

Doha, Qatar – March 03, 2023 – Marcus Ehning (GER) and Stargold are certainly at their brightest when the dynamic duo compete at Al Shaqab. As the German stated last week, his horse loves the stunning arena there and that was the case on Saturday as the pair […]

Back with a Bang! Riesenbeck International Secure the Win in Global Champions League Season Opener

Doha, Qatar – March 03, 2023 – At the buzzing Longines Arena, Riesenbeck International powered by Kingsland emerged triumphant, securing the ranking lead in 2023’s opening GCL leg. The first leg of the thrilling 2023 championship race saw unbeatable performances today in Doha by the team’s top guns. […]

Christian Kukuk & Mumbai: “The Masters” in the €152,500 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – February 24, 2023 – A fantastic Friday that crowned champions of the CHI Al Shaqab 5* also featured two five-star competitions. In the final event, the feature class of the day, this time the €152,500 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* over 1.55m fences with victory being […]

Christian Kukuk Saves the Best for Last in the €53,050 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 22, 2022 – The second week of Spring MET I 2023 concluded on Sunday with a German victory in the €53,050 Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort, as Christian Kukuk (GER) and Nice van’t Zorgvliet took the […]

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

Leipzig, Germany – January 19, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping with the 2023 edition of the the Partner Pferd – Leipzig CSI 5*-W. The home of the 2022 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final welcomes back top riders and horses, this time for the eleventh of fourteen […]

Berlin Eagles Fly the Highest at the Top of the Global Champions League Standings

Madrid, Spain – May 16, 2022 – After registering their second win of the season last Saturday at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Madrid, the Berlin Eagles lead the pack in the 2022 Global Champions League Championship race. They now have a toal of 98 points compared […]

A Flight to Victory by the Berlin Eagles at the Global Champions League of Madrid

Mexico City, Mexico – May 14, 2022 – The German duo from Berlin Eagles powered by Fundis brought home a second win of the season, after a spectacular Spanish showdown saw thrills, spills and top sporting action. Christian Kukuk and Philipp Weishaupt (GER) withstood enormous pressure to convert […]

A Flawless Feat! Berlin Eagles Soar to Win Global Champions League of Miami Beach

Miami Beach, USA – April 16, 2022 – It was a moment for the history books as Berlin Eagles‘ dynamic duo of Ludger Beerbaum (GER) and Christian Kukuk (GER) became the first team to ever win GCL Miami Beach on a score of 0 faults. Riding Mila and Mumbai […]

Michael Pender & HHS Calais Leave the Field in the Dust in €25,850 Zangersheide Grand Prix CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – May 30, 2021 – Michael Pender (IRL) and HHS Calais were back to their winning ways on Sunday during the second week of the CSI de Peelbergen‘s Spring Tour CSI 2* at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen, claiming top honors in the €25,850 Zangersheide […]

Recap & Images: A High-Voltage Win for Max Kühner & Elektrik Blue P in the €700,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 25, 2021 – Three days of spectacular CSI 5* international showjumping at The Dutch Masters culminated with the prestigious €700,000 Rolex Grand Prix, the first Rolex Grand Slam Major of 2021. The equestrian world’s eyes were on 28-year-old Swiss Rolex Testimonee, Martin Fuchs […]

Blazing Brash Clinches the Win in €148,500 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* at the LGCT of Doha

Doha, Qatar – March 5, 2021 – Scott Brash (GBR) pulled off a mind-blowing feat of speed in the headline 1.55m competition at the magnificent Longines Arena at Al Shaqab’s magnificent. It was a blistering jump-off featuring eight of the world’s best horse and rider combinations and it […]

Christian Kukuk & Checker 47 Top €51,950 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 24, 2021 – The second week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour came to an end on Sunday and it was Christian Kukuk (GER) and Checker 47 who claimed top honors in the feature class of the week, the €51,950 Oliva Nova Beach […]

Christian Kukuk & Mumbai are the Masters in $700,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup of Riyadh CSI 5*-W

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – December 18, 2020 – Germany and France have battled for the top placings the past few days of competition during the two weeks of the Diriyah Equestrian Festival (DEF) at the Al Duhami Farm in the Saudi capital. On Friday, it was Germany who claimed victory […]

Christian Kukuk & Mumbai Lead German Trifecta in the €26,150 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2*

Riesenbeck, Germany – August 23, 2020 – Christian Kukuk (GER) and Mumbai earned a home victory in the €26,150 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2* last Sunday during the final day of the Riesenbeck International CSI 2*. The German was quick across the 1.45m track, securing the win […]

Christian Kukuk & Chianti’s Champion Race to Win Van Mossel Automotive Group Grand Prix CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – August 02, 2020 – Christian Kukuk (GER) and Chianti’s Champion claimed the win in the €26,300 Van Mossel Automotive Group Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday afternoon during the second week of the CSI de Peelbergen’s Summer Tour at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen. […]

Julien Epaillard & Usual Suspect d’Auge Gallop to Win €25,400 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – July, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Usual Suspect d’Auge were up to their old tricks again, winning the most important class of the day on Saturday at the Hubside Jumping CSI 4*/2*. The “Flying Frenchman” and the 2008 chestnut Selle Français gelding (Jarnac x […]