Tag: CSI 5*

Nicola Philippaerts & H&M Chilli Willi on Fire to Win €300,000 Longines Grand Prix of Chantilly CSI 5*

Belgian star Nicola Philippaerts pulled off a stunning second LGCT Grand Prix win of 2018 with a blazing victory in magical Chantilly, only hours after winning the GCL team class. Daniel Deusser (GER) & Tobago Z Nicola (BEL) is already qualified for the GC Playoffs at Prague’s O2 […]

Billy Twomey & Kimba Flamenco Prance and Dance to Victory in €200,000 Longines Falsterbo Grand Prix CSI 5*

Billy Twomey (IRL) & Kimba Flamenco won the €200,000 Longines Falsterbo Grand Prix CSI 5* last Friday during the Falsterbo Horse Show in Sweden. The Irishman and the 9-year-old chestnut Anglo-European Sport Horse gelding (Je T’Aime Flamenco x Heartbreaker) earned top honors in the 1.60m challenge by leaving […]

Mark McAuley & Jasco van de Bisschop Top €25,000 Mountain Horse Prize CSI 5* at Falsterbo Horse Show

Mark McAuley (IRL) & Jasco van de Bisschop won the €25,000 Mountain Horse Prize CSI 5* last Thursday during the Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO 5* in Sweden. The Irishman and the 9-year-old Belgian Warmblood (Dulf van den Bisschop x Krunch de Breve) claimed top honors in the 1.50m speed […]

Cédric Angot & Talent des Moitiers Win €25,400 French Tour Generali Prize CSI 5* at LGCT of Chantilly

Cédric Angot (FRA) and Talent des Moitiers took a stunning opening win of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Chantilly, flying the French flag to kick start three days of spectacular show jumping. A smiling Cédric said: “I’m very happy, my horse jumped very well. I think for […]

Sneak Peak: Inside CHIO Aachen 5*

The second Major of the year, the Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen, takes place on 22nd July and is expected to attract over 40,000 spectators to witness the prestigious competition. The course, set by Frank Rothenberger, is considered to be one of the most challenging and demanding […]

Battle of Titans at Jumping Chantilly! Twenty 23 among World’s Top 30 Set to Battle for Fame, Fortune & Glory

Twenty-three riders from the world’s top 30: among other things, it is the content of the exceptional plateau of Jumping International Chantilly to be held in the heart of the racecourse from July 12 to 15. A high-flying sport show completely free for the public! And of course, […]

Rowan Willis & Everse W Claim Sun Life Financial Derby CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Rowan Willis (AUS) & Everse W won the Sun Life Financial Derby CSI 5* last Sunday during the ‘North American’ Tournament at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Derby Day at Spruce Meadows is always a fan favourite as riders tackle the derby course designed by the late […]

Master of Faster! Richard Spooner & Arthos R Race To First in LaFarge Calvary Charge CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

The Lafarge Cavalry Charge, the final leg of the 2018 Cavalry Charge Speed Series, started the final day of the Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ CSI5*, presented by Rolex. Thirty-eight horse/rider combinations took on the track with current speed series point leader Rodrigo Lambre (BRA) and Chapilot set last […]

Eric Lamaze & Fine Lady 5 the Finest in $500,000 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 7, 2018 –Three-time Olympic medalist Eric Lamaze (CAN) & Fine Lady 5 won the $500,000 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup CSI 5* last Saturday during the ‘North American’ tournament, presented by Rolex at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada The victory […]

Kent Farrington & Jasper Jump to First in $131,600 Imperial Winning Round CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Kent Farrington (USA) & Jasper won the $131,600 Imperial Winning Round CSI 5* yesterday during the ‘North American’ Tournament at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Riders had competed earlier during the week to qualify for the Imperial Winning Round (1.50m), with only the top 30 riders based […]

Conor Swail & GK Coco Chanel Cruise to the Top in Pepsi Challenge CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

The Pepsi Challenge (1.50m) was the final competition Friday of the Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada . Twenty-five horse/ride combinations stepped through the clock tower to take on the evening competition. Only six of riders, representing five […]

Rich Fellers & Lux Lady Top ATCO Connect Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Richard “Rich” Fellers (USA) & Lux Lady won the ATCO Connect Cup CSI 5* last Friday during the ‘North American’ Tournament at Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada. It marked the start of the final weekend of the 2018 Spruce Meadows Summer Series. Great sport, entertainment and family fun were […]

Super Sameh & Suma’s Zorro Heroes at €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris CSI 5*

In emotional scenes as the sun set behind the Eiffel Tower, Sameh El Dahan (EGY) was given a standing ovation as he celebrated a breathtaking victory in the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris CSI 5*. The young Egyptian and his plucky mare turned the tables […]

Hunter Holloway & Eastern Jam Victorious in AON Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Hunter Holloway (USA) & Eastern Jam won the AON Cup CSI 5* last Thursday during the ‘North American’ Tournament at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The American and the 9-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Lexicon x Salana) were victorious by completing the 1.50m jump-off course with no penalties, […]

Lamazing Strikes Again! Eric Lamaze & Fine Lady 5 Top $131,600 Progress Energy Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Eric Lamaze (CAN) & Fine Lady 5 won the $131,600 Progress Energy Cup CSI 5* last Thursday during the ‘North American’ Tournament at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The legendary Canadian rider earned his second victory of the day by guiding Artisan Farms’ 15-year-old Hannoverian mare (Forsyth […]

Three in a Row as Magic Maher Rides Explosion W to Victory in €100,000 Longines Eiffel Challenge CSI 5*

Ben Maher (GBR) has secured a hat-trick of wins so far in the Longines Global Champions Tour – Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping, adding tonight’s thrilling jump-off class to his list of successes in the French capital city. As the British National Anthem rang out for a third time […]

Richard Fellers & Steelbi Storm to Victory in Friends of the Meadows Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Richard Fellers (USA) & Steelbi claimed top honors in the Friends of the Meadows Cup CSI 5* last Thursday during ‘The North American’ at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The American and the 10-year-old Swedish Warmblood mare (VDL Empire x Stanford) soared over all the 1.45m obstacles […]

Eric Lamaze & Chesney Soar to the Top in $35,500 1.45m ATCO Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Eric Lamaze (CAN) & Chesney won the $35,500 1.45m ATCO Cup CSI 5* last Thursday during the ‘North American’ tournament at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Canadian and the 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Indoctro x Kannan) triumphed in the 1.45m class by posting the fastest penalty-free […]

Second Victory for Ben Maher & Don Vito Claiming €50,000 Prix Renault Mobility CSI 5* at LGCT of Paris

The second day of competition at the Longines Global Champions Tour – Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping kicked off with a blistering win in the €50,000 Prix Renault Mobility CSI 5* from Ben Maher (GBR) with Don Vito as temperatures rose in the French capital city. Set under the […]

Jos Verlooy & Igor Top €60,400 Le Figaro GCL Individual Class CSI 5* at Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping

Jos Verlooy (BEL) & Igor won the €60,400 First GCL Individual Competition, presented by Le Figaro last Thursday during the Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping at the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. The Belgian and the 10-year-old chestnut Belgian Warmblood gelding (Emerald van’t Ruytershof x Nabab de Reve) […]

Molly Ashe-Cawley & D’Arnita Victorious in Kubota Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Molly Ashe-Cawley (USA) & D’Arnita won the Kubota Cup CSI 5* last Wednesday during the ‘North American’ CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The contest started with 84 horse/rider combinations in the first round of the 1.50m class on the International Ring. Only eleven jumped […]

Hamburg Giants Rise to Provisional Lead at Global Champions League of Paris

In a dramatic reversal of fortune lowest-ranked GCL team Hamburg Giants put in their strongest result of the season in a thrilling first round in Paris. Despite being one of the first teams to start, Sameh El Dahan (EGY) and René Lopez (COL) pulled out a flawless double […]

Borrowed Horse, No Problem! Ben Maher Rides Don Vito to Victory in €25,750 Prix Renault CSI 5* at Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping CSI 5*

Ben Maher (GBR) & Don Vito were the winners of the first major class during the 5th edition of the Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping, the €25,750 Prix Renault CSI 5* held at the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. The Brit and the 10-year-old chestnut Dutch Warmblood gelding […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Conquer ATCO Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

The ATCO Energy Cup (1.55m) was the second competition last Wednesday and the first chance for riders to earn points in order to qualify for the ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup Grand Prix on Saturday. Forty-four horse/rider combinations started the competition in hopes of making it to the […]

Rowan Willis & Everse W Winners of the Meadows Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Rowan Willis (AUS) & Everse W won the Friends of the Meadows Cup CSI 5* last Saturday during the ‘Pan American’ at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Australian and the 9-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood gelding (Lexington x Carthago) overcame all the obstacles set at the height […]

Jessica Springsteen & Fleur de L’Aube Fly to First in €25,000 Hender & Hazel Prize CSI 5* at Knokke Hippique

Jessica Springsteen (USA) & Fleur de L’Aube won the €25,000 Hender & Hazel Prize CSI 5* last Sunday during Knokke Hippique CSI 5* in Knokke-Heist, Belgium. The American and the 13-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood mare (Thunder van de Zuuthoeve x Alcatraz) topped the 1.45m contest leaving all the […]

Richard Spooner & Arthos R Race to Victory in Akita Drilling Calvary Charge CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

  Richard Spooner (USA) & Arthos R won the Akita Drilling Calvary Charge CSI 5* last Saturday during the ‘Pan American’ at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The American and the 13-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion (Namelus R x Mermus R) claimed top honors in the 1.50m speed […]

Felix Hassmann & Balzaci Claim €93,250 Second GCL Individual Class CSI 5* at LGCT of Monaco

Felix Hassmann (GER) & Balzaci won the €93,250 Second GCL Individual Class CSI 5* last Saturday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco CSI 5* in the Principality of Monaco. The German and the 15-year-old chestnut Westphalian stallion (Balou du Rouet x Ex Libris) triumphed in the […]

Andrew Welles & Serpico Victorious in West Canadian Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Andrew Welles (USA) & Serpico won the West Canadian Cup last Sunday during the ‘Pan American’ CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The American and the 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Ars Vivendi x Aldatus Z) claimed top honors in the 1.50m challenge backed by a […]

Shane Breen & Ipswich van de Wolfsakker Top €300,000 LGCT Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco CSI 5*

Ireland’s Shane Breen (IRL) took the biggest win of his career and dashed Alberto Zorzi’s (ITA) hopes of a back-to-back Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco Presented by Sapinda win, after a spectacular performance aboard Ipswich van de Wolfsakker tonight. Breen’s win means he […]