Tag: CSI 3*

Ben Maher Finds Winning Form on Ginger Blue in the $140,000 IDA Development Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 16, 2025 – Great Britain’s Ben Maher (GBR) had been knocking on the door of a grand prix win since the start of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season and finally came on Sunday of Week 6. The Olympic champion got his […]

Sameh El Dahan & WKD Aimez Moi are the Masters of the $32,000 Platinum Performance Classic CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 16, 2025 – The first to go was the best to go in Sunday’s $32,000 Platinum Performance Classic CSI 3*– 1.45m. Great Britian’s Sameh El Dahan (GBR) and WKD Aimez Moi led the class from beginning to end to take home victory in the final […]

Conor Swail & One Edition are Number One in the $117,000 Premier Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 15, 2025 – This week marked Conor Swail’s (IRL) first time jumping One Edition in FEI competition, so Swail considered February 15’s $117,000 Premier Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 3* a “fact-finding mission.” At the end of the Saturday afternoon class at the Desert International Horse […]

Philip McGuane & Orphea HQ Relive Victory in Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, United States – February 14, 2025 – The luck fell in Irish favor Friday as Philip McGuane (IRL) took a win on the grass derby field in the $62,500 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round VI aboard Orphea HQ, owned by Evergate Stables. With the jumpers back […]

Kyle King & Ezio de Emeraud Excel in the $32,000 BrainJuice Welcome Speed CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 13, 2025 – Kyle King (USA) kicked off his birthday celebrations one day early with a win aboard Ezio de Emeraud in the $32,000 BrainJuice Welcome Speed CSI 3* on Thursday, February 13, at Desert Circuit 6, presented by Premier Equestrian. A field of 30 entries […]

Jérôme Guery & Great Britain V Gallop for the Gold in the CHG Grand Prix CSI 3* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 02, 2025 – Belgium’s Jérôme Guery (BEL) and the 13-year-old gelding Great Britain V (Nabab de Reve x Carolus H) won Sunday’s €57,150 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas Grand Prix CSI 3* – 1.50m at Spring MET I 2025, topping a starting field […]

Malin Baryard-Johnsson & Harley Davidson Showcase Horsepower at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 01, 2025 – When it comes to horsepower, either you have under you or you don’t! When it comes to the sport of showjumping, experience counts a lot. When you join them together, it can produce great results. More suitingly, wins were expected […]

Pénélope Leprévost “Puts the Dagger with Djagger” in the Battle of the Rent a Car Dénia Tropy CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 31, 2025 – Pénélope Leprévost (FRA) powered past the competition on Friday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour (MET). Riding her faithful partner, Djagger Semilly, she put the dagger on the competition to win the battle for first place in the €28,700 Rent a […]

Antoine Ermann Excels at the Doha International Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Doha, Qatar – January 24, 2025 – The gripping action of the third week of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour continued on Friday at the Longines outdoor and indoor arenas of Al Shaqab (Member, Qatar Foundation) – with 6 different rounds for the CSI1*, three-star, and five-star categories in addition to […]

Kendra Claricia Brinkop Leads All-German Trifecta in the Grand Prix of Vejer de La Frontera CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – January 26, 2025 – The CSI 3* ended on Sunday to conclude the second week of the Andalucía Pre-Sunshine Tour with the highlight class, the 1.50 Longines Ranking Grand Prix . From a 30 strong field, nine went through to contest what […]

Olivier Robert & Iglesias D.V. Impress the Most in the Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 26, 2025 – Sunday’s €57,150 Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort, concluded the second week of competition at Spring MET I 2025 at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Spain.  Thirteen out of the 52 horse-and-rider combinations at […]

Beat Mändli & Dijon Terdoorn Z Thrive Under Pressure in the $120,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 25, 2025 – The chilly weather didn’t deter the crowd at World Equestrian Center – Ocala from gathering for the highlight event of the week, the $120,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix CSI 3*. Thirty-one elite horse-and-rider combinations from 13 nations vied for the top prize, […]

Mariano Martinez Bastida & Belano Vd Wijnhoeve Z are the Best in the Doha Tour Grand Prix CSI 3*

Doha, Qatar– January 25, 2025 – Spaniard Mariano Martinez Bastida (ESP) claimed the top prize in the €105,500 Doha Tour Grand Prix CSI 3* as he rode the bay gelding Belano Vd Wijnhoeve Z in a superb flawless jump-off round in 44.19 seconds. He was followed by German […]

Roger Yves Bost & Embassy du Chateau Show their Strength at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 23, 2025 – Roger Yves Bost (FRA) and Embassy du Chateau got off to the perfect start at the 2025 Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*. On Thursday, the dynamic duo overcame 68 other combinations, including 17 of them that had advanced to the […]

Rogier Linssen & Moneypenny Claim the Jackpot in Special Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Spain

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – January 24 , 2025 – The Milton arena was the location of the €28,200 Longines Ranking Special Two Phase Challenge CSI 3* on Friday. There were 46 entries and competition was very hot. In the end, it was the Dutch rider, Rogier […]

Gregory Wathelet Goes One-Two in the $63,000 Pomponio Ranch Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Thermal, California, USA – January 23, 2025 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) is on a Desert Circuit winning streak, and on Thursday, January 23, he amassed his third win of the past six days. This time, Wathelet rode Argentina de la Marchette to victory in the $63,000 Pomponio Ranch Welcome Speed […]

Helmut Schönstetter Showcases His Talent at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – January 23, 2025 – Germany tops the podium in the first Ranking class this week, with Helmut Schönstetter (GER) and Toulanda. Armando Trapote was second for Spain with ‘Karl P’ and Belgian, Nathan Budd was third with ‘Touard Blue Z’ Almost last […]

Richard Vogel & Cydello Claim Repeat Win in the $140,000 WeatherTech Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 19, 2025 – Exactly one year ago, Cydello claimed his first grand prix victory with Richard Vogel (GER) on the derby field at Wellington International, and the duo repeated history, taking the win again Sunday in the $140,000 WeatherTech Grand Prix CSI 3* to wrap […]

Mclain Ward & Princess Dalou H Claim the Crown in the $32,000 Hermès Classic CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 18, 2025 – In Saturday’s $32,000 Hermès Classic CSI 3* – 1.50m on the grass derby field it was six-time U.S. Olympian McLain Ward (USA) who captured a win on a newer ride for him in Princess Dalou H, owned by Stella Wasserman. […]

Jessica Mendoza: Jumping from African Safari Straight to Victory in the $32,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round II CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 17, 2025 – A week ago, British show jumping athlete Jessica Mendoza (GBR) was on a horseback safari in Africa admiring elephants and other wildlife from the comfort of the saddle. This week, she switched gears for week 2 of the Winter Equestrian […]

Abdullah Al Marri Claims the  Al Shira’aa Grand Prix CSI 3* presented by Longines at Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 12, 2025 – The United Arab Emirate’s Abdullah Mohammed Al Marri (UAE) clinched the show’s biggest class of the week, the €105,800 Al Shira’aa Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by Longines on Al Shira’aa Stables’ BBS McGregor. Of the 49 starters, […]

Darragh Kenny & Chaccossini Dominate the Hermès Classic CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 12, 2025 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) has wasted no time getting to know Chaccossini. The pair scored their second FEI victory Sunday in just their third show together, topping the $32,000 Hermès Classic CSI 3* to close week one of the Winter Equestrian […]

Will Simpson & Keminko N Taste Victory in the $130,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 11, 2025 – Ocala buzzed with excitement for the first international grand prix of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series, the $120,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI 3*. Saturday night’s field featured some of the world’s top equestrians, but it was 2008 Olympic Gold […]

Nayel Nassar Can’t Be Caught in the $140,000 Southern Arches Grand Prix CSI 3*  

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 11, 2025 – Claiming his first-ever ‘Saturday Night Lights’ victory at Wellington International, Egyptian Olympian Nayel Nassar (EGY) topped the $140,000 Southern Arches Grand Prix CSI 3* riding ESI Ali during week one of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Highlighted by 12 weeks […]

Roberto Teran Tafur Scores Second Win in the Dodd Technologies CSI 3* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 10, 2025 – Roberto Teran Tafur (COL) exited the International Arena following his second FEI win of the week Friday with the words, “When you’re on, you’re just on.” The Olympian topped the podium yet again during week one of the Winter Equestrian […]

Top Honors for Germany’s Christian Ahlmann in the Nirvana Travel & Tourism Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 10, 2025– German riders took the top two positions on the second day of the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 3*, with Christian Ahlmann (GER) riding Otterongo Alpha Z into an early lead on an unbeatable time of 59.81 seconds. […]

Roberto Teran Tafur Thrives in the $32,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round I CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 09, 2025 – Colombian Olympian Roberto Teran Tafur (COL) clinched his first international victory of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in the $32,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round I CSI 3* on Thursday of WEF 1. Opening with the first of 12 FEI competitions, […]

Ismael Garcia Roque & Byblos d’Elle Excel in the €57,450 CHG Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – December 15, 2024 – The 2024 MET-season concluded in the best possible way on Sunday afternoon with double Spanish on top of the podium in the €57,450 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas CSI 3*, as Ismael Garcia Roque (ESP) and Byblos d’Elle (Niagara […]

Emiliano Liberati & Aruba Island Impress in the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – December 08, 2024 – The second week of the third and final part of Autumn MET 2024 concluded on Sunday with the €57,450 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 3* – 1.50m, with Italy’s Emiliano Liberati (ITA) and the 9-year-old […]

Paul O’Shea & Imerald van’T Voorhof Save the Best for Last in the $120,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – December 08, 2024 – The WEC Grand Arena sparkled with holiday spirit on Saturday night at World Equestrian Center – Ocala as the $120,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3* took center stage during the WEC Winter Wonderland, presented by AdventHealth. A packed house of enthusiastic […]