Tag: CSI 5*

Steve Guerdat Reigns Supreme for the Third Time in the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final

Geneva, Switzerland – December 08, 2023 – Anticipation was palpable in the air of the Palexpo as the CHI Geneva’s passionate and knowledgeable crowd prepared for the 22nd running of the prestigious Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final. The innovative and globally-renowned class, often compared to the Nitto ATP […]

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 […]

Elisa Broz & Tinkerbell are Lightning Quick to Win the $39,000 Highland Farms Speed CSI 2*

Thermal, California, USA – December 07, 2023 – Last time Eliza Broz (USA) and Tinkerbell came out for FEI action, it was a win. And it was only a few days ago. But they continued their stellar performance into week two of Desert Holiday, presented by Visit Greater […]

Trainer x Student Battle! Eduardo Menezes Triumphant in the $38,500 Morning Star Sporthorses Winning Round CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 07, 2023 – Eduardo Menezes (BRA) wasn’t going to let his student, Carlos Hank Guerreiro (MEX), win so easily a second week in a row. While Menezes didn’t have the last word, he did put in just quick enough of a jump-off round […]

Six is a Charm! Kent Farrington Tops the CHI Geneva Trophy CSI 5* Again!

Geneva, Switzerland – December 07, 2023 – The beautiful city of Geneva once again welcomed the world’s most talented horse and rider combinations to what is often considered to be the best indoor equestrian show in the world, the CHI Geneva. The show, which hosts the final Rolex […]

Victor Bettendorf Blazes to Second Straight Victory 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. After winning the CHF $10,100 Radio Lac Prize CSI 5* with Big Star des Forêts, Bettendorf was victorious again, this time teaming […]

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 […]

Darragh Kenny’s “California Dreams” Come True in the $76,000 Granite Bay Farm Speed CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 07, 2023 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) was taken a bit by surprise when he ended up on top of Wednesday’s opening CSI5* class of Desert Holiday II, presented by Visit Greater Palm Springs. Out of the 41 entries, he and California Pie, owned […]

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 […]

Carlos Hank Guerreiro Gallops for the Gold in the Whittier Trust Winning Round CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 03, 2023 – Carlos Hank Guerreiro (MEX) practically grew up in Southern California, so to him, Desert Holiday 1, presented by Brown Advisory, was like coming home. On Sunday, he got his first win at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) under its new […]

Karl Cook Has the Recipe to Win the $1,340,100 Coachella Cup Grand Prix CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 02, 2023 – Karl Cook (USA) was looking to make history at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). Fate almost stepped in the way of him etching his name as the very first on the $1,340,100 Coachella Cup CSI 5*, a new Waterford trophy […]

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) […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the $1,340,100 Coachella Cup Grand Prix CSI 5* Tonight!

Thermal, California, USA – December 02, 2023 – It`s showtime for showjumping at Desert International Horse Park as the stars take to the skies in pursuit of the highest prize of the noble sport, the $1,340,000 Coachella Cup Grand Prix CSI 5*, presented by Brown Advisory there. The […]

Conor Swail Catches Fire at the Desert International Horse Park

Thermal, California, USA – November 30, 2023 – Conor Swail (IRL) came out in winning form on Thursday as Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) returned to the Desert International Horse Park for two weeks of championship competition. Swail (IRL), a winning member of team Trailblazers, topped the $76,100 […]

Bertram Allen Ready to Make History at Casas Novas

Casas Novas, La Coruña, Spain – November 30, 2023 – Last summer, Bertram Allen (IRL) won the Grand Prix A Coruña of the Longines Global Champions Tour. The Irish rider will dispute the winter edition with the objective of increasing the list of riders who win both Casas […]

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 – 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. […]

€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 […]

Julien Epaillard Wins Sensational €1.26 Million Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix

Prague, Czech Republic – November 18, 2023 – In a dazzling display of excellence, Julien Épaillard (FRA) and his remarkable horse, Dubai du Cedre, emerged victorious in the prestigious €1.26 million Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix at the GC Prague Playoffs.  The atmosphere inside the arena […]

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

Prague, Czech Republic – November 11, 2023 – It`s showtime for showjumping and the showdown of stars during the 2023 Global Champions Prague Playoffs at the O2 Arena in the Czech capital. The Titans of the sport will be in pursuit of glory and much gold in the […]

Trelawny Trailblazers Blaze through the Course towards Victory in Monterrey

Monterrey, Mexico – November 11, 2023 – The Trelawny Trailblazers are proving tough to catch during the 2023 season with a third victory in Saturday’s $346,000 Cabana Coast 5* Team Competition in Monterrey, Mexico. The Trailblazers now lead the season standings by more than 30 points after team […]

Richard Vogel’s Winning Momentum Continues at Monterrey!

Monterrey, Veracruz, Mexico – November 10, 2023– Coming off an already notable string of successes in his tour throughout Mexico this fall, Germany’s Richard Vogel scored another victory on Friday in the $142,500 Afflux Qualifier CSI 5* during the eighth leg of Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ). Riding […]

Riders Announced for the IJRC Rolex Top 10 Final: Four Past Winners Look to Repeat!

Geneva, Switzerland – November 08, 2023 –The International Jumping Riders Club is proud to announce the riders who will compete in the 22nd Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final on December 8, during the Concours Hippique International de Genève. A highlight in the equestrian calendar, the Rolex IJRC Top […]

Steve Guerdat Claims the Equita Masters for the First Time at Lyon!

Lyon, France – November 04, 2023 – The twenty top-ranked pairs from Friday’s Longines Grand Prix took part in the prestigious €100,000 Equita Masters CSI 5*-W, presented by Hermès Sellier, organised over two rounds on Saturday evening at the Longines Equita Lyon CSI 5*-W & CSI 2*, Concours […]

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 […]

Harrie Smolders Secures Second Longines Global Champions Tour Championship Title!

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 28, 2023 – In an entry destined for the history books, the unstoppable Harrie Smolders has claimed the esteemed title of the 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour Champion of Champions, marking a moment that will endure through the ages. Securing this title for […]

Beat Mändli & Chartraine Pre Noir Chase Victory in the $78,000 Speed Final CSI 5*

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 27, 2023 – Swiss Olympic team silver medalist Beat Mändli (SUI) headlined the feature class on Friday, October 27, at the 2023 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrian™. Riding Chartraine Pre Noir, Mändli outraced the field to win the $78,000 […]

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 […]

Huge Hit to Paris Panthers ahead of Global Champions League Championship Final Today

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October – 26, 2023 –  Have the Paris Panthers handed the Championship Title to the Riesenbeck International powered by Kingsland Equestrian? Jur Vrieling‘s star horse Long John Silver 3 N.O.P has been sold as announced by SF Equestrian, meaning he is not in Riyadh to help […]