Tag: CSI 5*

Gregory Wathelet & MJT Nevado S Marvel to Win €100,000 BMW Prize CSI 5* at Waregem Horse Week

Gregory Wathelet (BEL) and MJT Nevado S claimed top honors in the €100,000 1.55m BMW Prize CSI 5* during the Waregem Horse Week CSI 5* in Waregem, Belgium. Thirteen combinations advanced to the second round but only twelve managed to complete it. The first rider to face the […]

Simon Delestre & Chadino Shine in Longines Ranking Speed Class CSI 5* at Waregem Horse Week

Simon Delestre (FRA) and Chadino  won the 1.45m Longines Ranking class CSI 5* yesterday during the Waregem Horse Week CSI 5* in Waregem, Belgium. The Frenchman galloped  flawlessly to victory in 70.52 seconds aboard the 13-year-old Chacco-Blue-son after overcoming all the obstacles on the course. Francois Mathy Jr. […]

Jérôme Guery & Kel’Star du Vingt Ponts Top €25,000 Speed Class CSI 5* at Waregem Horse Week

It turned out to be an exciting battle in the finish 1.50m main CSI5* class at the first day of the Waregem Horse Week. Belgium’s own Jérome Guery did hold on on the leading position with his Kannan-son, Kel’Star du Vingt Ponts. Aboard the 9-year-old gelding, Guery jumped […]

Simone Blum & DSP Alice in Wonderland after Claiming World Championship at FEI World Equestrian Games – Tryon 2018

Germany’s Simone Blum (29) etched her name into the record books when becoming the first woman in the 28-year history of the FEI World Equestrian Gamesâ„¢, and only the second female athlete in the 65-year history of the World Jumping Championships, to take the individual title when coming […]

Second Week Set to Sizzle as Showjumping Takes Center Stage at FEI World Equestrian Gamesâ„¢ – Tryon 2018

The numbers are in for week 2 of the FEI World Equestrian Gamesâ„¢ Tryon 2018 when 365 athletes from 53 countries will compete in the four remaining disciplines at Tryon International Equestrian Centre in North Carolina, USA from 18 to 23 September. Can the dashing Australian daredevil, Boyd […]

Daniel Deusser & Tobago Z Speed to Victory in $93,400 Second GCL Individual Class CSI 5* at LGCT of Rome

Daniel Deusser (GER) & Tobago Z were victorious in the $93,400 Second GCL Individual class CSI 5* last Saturday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome CSI 5* in Italy. Daniel Deusser (GER) & Tobago Z The German and the 10-year-old chestnut Zangersheide stallion (Tangelo van de […]

Julien Epaillard & Suspect d’Auge Fast & Furious as Usual at Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome CSI 5*

Speed merchant Julien Epaillard (FRA) would take a convincing win in a blistering Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome speed competition this afternoon. Epaillard flew to the front as the penultimate class of the weekend unveiled a true challenge to the 35 competitors who took on Uliano Vezzani’s demanding 1.45m course. […]

Super Sameh El Dahan & Sumas Zorro Heroes in $3,000,000 CP International Grand Prix CSI 5* presented by Rolex

A Memorable Day at Spruce Meadows  The final day of the 2018 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO5* brought excitement to the grounds as fans packed the grandstands surrounding the International Ring to watch the CP ‘International’, presented by Rolex and part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. […]

Niels Bruynseels & Lady Cracotte Blast to Win €93,000 Jump-off Class CSI 5* at Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome

Niels Bruynseels (BEL) and the Italian bred mare Lady Cracotte blasted away the competition in a sizzling final €93,000 CSI5* 1.55m class of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome. Bruynseels took a convincing win in Italy’s capital city, a full two seconds faster than the rest of […]

Philipp Weishaupt & Solitaer 41 Superb in Suncor Winning Round CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Earlier in the week riders competed to earn their spot in the Suncor Winning Round (1.50m). Only 30 horse/rider combinations qualified for the event and of those athletes, the top 10 from Round One, moved on to compete in the Winning Round. There were 10 clear rounds posted […]

Ben is the Best! Ben Maher Crowned LGCT Grand Prix of Rome CSI 5* Winner & 2018 LGCT Champion of Champions!

Great Britain’s Ben Maher and Explosion W, one of the most phenomenal combinations in show jumping today, were declared LGCT Champion of 2018 in a fairytale ending to their blazing 2018 season. The Olympic gold medallist Ben and Poden Farms’ extraordinary Expolsion W have dominated the individual championship […]

Interview: Kent Farrington at the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping – Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5*

Kent Farrington (USA) is back to business at the top of the sport after injury early this year. The American is on top form again, having won several CSI 5* classes and two grand prix victories. The Rolex testimonee rider is competing for more glory today as one […]

McLain Ward & Contagious Soar to Victory in $100,000 Hudson Valley Classic CSI 5* at Hits Saugerties

FEI riders returned to the Grand Prix Stadium at the Hits-on-the Hudson for the $100,000 Hudson Valley Jumper Classic CSI 5* last Friday, the third of four FEI classes at the Hits Championship Week CSI 5*, which culminates on Sunday wiht the $500,000 Saugerties Grand Prix CSI 5*. […]

Miami Celtics Soar to Victory in Global Champions League of Rome Cliffhanger

An edge-of-the-seat GCL cliffhanger saw series leaders London Knights clinging on to pole position in the overall championship with Miami Celtics propelled into third place after a spectacular victory in Rome. The electrifying competition came down to the wire as the front-runners Prague Lions suffered a major setback […]

Dermott Lennon and Holger Wulschner Soar to Share Victory in ATCO Six-Bar Challenge CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

The ATCO Six-Bar is always a highlight of the Mercedes-Benz Evening of the Horse and it was no different last night during the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The lights come on, and athletes compete down a line of fences in attempt to leave them all […]

Luciana Diniz & Camargo 2 Conquer $131,600 Tourmaline Oil Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

A Night of Great Sport and Great Entertainment Every year fans flock to Spruce Meadows for the Friday of the ‘Masters’ CSIO5* Tournament and the Mercedes-Benz Evening of the Horse. After a full day of shopping and entertainment including the BMO Nations Cup Team Autograph Session, fans filled […]

Margie Engle & Dicas Dominate $35,000 Hits Jumper Classic CSI 5*

Thursday afternoon, Hits-on-the-Hudson hosted the seconf of four FEI classes at the Hits Championship, the $35,000 Hits Jumper Classic CSI 5*. Whe all was sai and done, Margie Engle (USA) capture the blue ribbon by three-tenths of a second aboard the 9-year-old gelding, Dicas (Diarado x Cassini I), […]

Luca Marziani & Don’t Worry B Marvel in Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome CSI 5* Opener

Luca Marziani (ITA) and Don’t Worry B with Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Quinn van de Heffinck embellished home crowd expectations by charging into first and second place in the first competition of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome. Hot on their heels was Bertram Allen (IRL) and Hector […]

Philipp Weishaupt & Sansibar Top Cana Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

The Cana Cup has been part of the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ since the beginning. Top international riders such as Ian Millar (CAN), Hap Hansen (USA), Beezie Madden (USA) and Michael Whitaker (GBR) have all had their names etched into the historic trophy. Of the 39 athletes who started […]

Kara Chad & Viva Power to Win ATCO Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

The ATCO Founders Classic got CSI 5* competition started yesterday during the Spruce Meadows Masters in Calgary, Canada. Fifty-two horse-and-rider combinations challenged FEI Course Designer Leopoldo Palacios’s (VEN) track on the International Ring. Of those 52 athletes, only 9 jumped clear over throughout the first round to make […]

Aaron Vale & Major Soar to First Place in $35,000 Hits Saugerties Welcome CSI 5*

It was a beautiful Wednesday afternoon as the Hits Championship kicked off in the Grand Prix Stadium with the first of four FEI CSI 5* classes offering a total of $670,000 throughout the week. The field was stacked with top riders who will be going to the World […]

Cedric Angot & Talent des des Moitiers Show Their Talent in Telus Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Yesterday marked the start of competition at the 2018 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* Tournament for athletes from around the world. Fifty-six riders representing eighteen nations are represented this year in the FEI Divisions competing in the International Ring. The opening competition, the Telus Cup CSI 5*, featured […]

Eric Lamaze & Chacco Kid Claim Akita Drilling Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Today marked the start of competition at the 2018 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* Tournament for athletes from around the world. Fifty-six riders from eighteen nations are represented this year in the FEI Divisions competing on the International Ring. The Akita Drilling Cup CSI 5*, a 1.60m challenge […]

Richard Howley & Dolores Top €145,700 Grand Prix of Gijón CSI 5*

Richard Howley (IRL) and Dolores won the €145,700 Grand Prix of Gijón – Funeraria Gijonesa Trophy CSI 5* yesterday during the CSIO 5* Gijón in Spain. The Irishman and the 10-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood mare (Berlin x Voltaire) were victorious in the 1.60m two-round challenge by overcoming all […]

A Masterpiece! Marcus Ehning & Comme Il Faut Victorious in €300,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at the Brussels Stephex Masters

As the last to go in a six-horse jump-off, Germany’s Marcus Ehning showed everybody how it is supposed to be done when winning the €300,000 Rolex Grand Prix presented by Audi at the Brussels Stephex Masters 2018. Together with the incredible stallion Comme Il Faut 5 (Cornet Obolensky x […]

Billy Twomey Back at Being the Best Again at CSIO Gijón

Billy Twomey (IRL) and Kimba Flamenco won €93,700 The Caja Rural de Gijón Trophy – Gijón Deporte Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the CSIO 5* Gijón in Spain. The Irishman recorded his second victory of the week by guiding the 9-year-old chestnut Anglo-European Sport Horse (Je T’Aime Flamenco […]

Marcus “The Master” Ehning & Comme Il Faut Earn Top Honors in €92,380 Audi Q2 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5*

After a jump-off that was quicker than the speed of light, Marcus Ehning could drive home in a brand-new following Friday night’s €92,380 Audi Q2 Grand Prix qualifier CSI 5* presented by Audi at the Brussels Stephex Masters CSI 5*/3*/2*. A total of 46 horse-and-rider combinations came out for […]

Maikel van der Vleuten & Dana Blue Dominate €24,700 Patache d’Aux Prize CSI 5* at Brussels Stephex Masters

After winning the opening five-star competition yesterday and then following up with a third place-finish in the Grand Prix qualifier presented by Carlsberg, Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) continued his winning ways by taking the top honours in Friday’s  1.45m  €24,700 Patache d’Aux Prize CSI 5*. The world […]

Scott Brash & Hello Shelby – The Best in Carlsberg Prize CSI 5* at Brussels Stephex Masters

It was Great Britain’s Scott Brash and the 9-year-old gelding Hello Shelby (Stolzenberg x For Pleasure) that went off with the victory in Thursday’s €24,700 Grand Prix CSI 5*qualifier presented by Carlsberg at the Brussels Stephex Masters 2018. Earlier in the day, Dutch rider Maikel van der Vleuten […]

Dutch Domination in the Opening Five-Star Competition at Brussels Stephex Masters

Under the bright August sun, the CSI 5* riders took to the ring for the first time this weekend as Thursday’s 1.45m competition presented by Albam got underway yesterday afternoon with the world’s best in action. The Dutch riders dominated, taking first and third place. Maikel van der […]