Tag: CSI 5*

Matthew Sampson & Daniel Make it a Great Day Winning the $339,460 Pan-American Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — June 30, 2024  — Matthew Sampson (GBR) and Daniel ruled the day for Great Britain, taking the 1.60m $339,460 Pan-American Cup CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. There were tears of joy ringside as Sampson, from Sheffield, hailed the 16-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion Daniel […]

Olivier Philippaerts & H&M Miro Make it a Marvelous Win in the €500,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Stockholm CSI 5*

Stockholm, Sweden – June 30, 2024 – In an emotionally charged LGCT Grand Prix, Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) aboard H&M Miro clinched his first ever stage victory in the €500,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Stockholm presented by Agria. A long career of riding on the tour […]

Back-to-Back Global Champions League Wins as Doha Falcons Continue their Flying Form at Stockholm

Stockholm, Sweden – June 29, 2024 – Doha Falcons triumphed for the second week in a row securing the win at GCL Stockholm presented by Norrviken. Jérôme Guery (BEL), Simon Delestre (FRA) and Julien Anquetin (FRA) in round one emerged victorious with Quel Homme de Hus, Dexter Fontenis […]

Friendly Family Bet Pushes Francisco Pasquel Vega to Victory in the $105,500 Canadian Utilities Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — June 28, 2024 — The second member of Mexico’s talented Pasquel family landed a Spruce Meadows Summer Series 5* victory this afternoon, as Francisco Pasquel Vega (MEX) took top spot in the Canadian Utilities Cup 1.50m. The up-and-comer nailed the jump-off ahead of just […]

Nicola Pohl Tastes Victory in the Champagne Piaff Prize CSI 5* at Stockholm

Stockholm, Sweden – June 28, 2024 – It was an electric start to the Longines Global Champions Tour of Stockholm as Nicola Pohl (GER) and Arlo de Blondel took top honours in the 1.45m speed class, presented by Champagne Piaff. Beating one of the fastest riders on the […]

Arturo Parada Vallejo Victorious but Canada Delivers the ‘Golden Nugget’ at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 27, 2024 – The beautifully renovated North American Ring saw its first action on Thursday, with Mexico’s Arturo Parada Vallejo (BEM) and Pandora 258 taking top spot in The Herd 1.45m competition. But it was the second-place finisher, Kannamara Equites, ridden […]

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

Stockholm, Sweden – June 26, 2024 – Buckle up folks because it’s going to be a busy week! It’s showtime for showjumping this week at the Longines Global Champions Tour & Global Champions League of Stockholm. The heat is on as the second half of the season kicks off […]

Marc Dilasser “Makes His Day” in the €164,700 UAE President Cup Challenge CSI 5*

Paris, France – June 23, 2024 – The 2024 edition of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Paris – Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping CSI 5* came to an extraordinary close as the sold-out crowd erupted for Marc Dilasser (FRA) and Make My Day Z du Gevres. The pair […]

What Dreams are Made of! Jeanne Sadran Jumps towards Stardom in the LGCT Grand Prix of Paris CSI 5*

Paris, France – June 22, 2024 – Dreams came true in the heart of Paris tonight as young French star Jeanne Sadran (FRA) clinched her first ever five-star GP victory at the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris CSI 5* presented by Ville de Paris. The […]

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

Paris, France – June 20, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping starting this Friday at the 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour of Paris / Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping CSI 5*! Having the Eiffel Tower as the perfect backdrop, the event is a prelude to the noble sport at […]

Two-Time LGCT Grand Prix of Paris Winner, Christian Ahlmann to Defend Title in the City of Light

Paris, France – June 19, 2024 – The Longines Global Champions Tour heads to Paris June 21-23, 2024 for the eighth stage of the season. This event will see the world’s top riders and horses descend on the city of light to compete for top honours and crucial […]

Robert Blanchette Blazes to Two Victories on the Same Day at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — June 14, 2024 — Ireland’s Robert Blanchette (IRL) struck gold twice last week at the Spruce Meadows’ National CSI 5*, topping the leaderboard in both the Coril Holdings – 1.45m and the Mercer Cup 1.40m competitions on the All Canada Ring. His […]

Victory for Babel: Papa Pasquel Pays Tribute to His Beloved Horse at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — June 13, 2024 — Patricio Pasquel (MEX) paid tribute to his beloved horse Babel, following a victory that saw him qualify for the Grand Prix in the famous International Ring at Spruce Meadows. Mexico’s Pasquel, who triumphed with prized gelding Babel in 2017’s […]

Matthew Sampson Soars to the Top in the $116,050 ATB Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —June 16, 2024 — Spruce Meadows veteran Matthew Sampson (GBR) came first in today’s $116,050 ATB Cup CSI 5*, the final competition of this week’s ‘National’, presented by Rolex. Britain’s Sampson, with One Whisper, beat 34 other starting riders, and five jump-off rivals, […]

Daniel Coyle & Farrel Fly to First in the Apex Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta — June 15, 2024 — Besides the RBC Grand Prix CSI 5*, another thrilling class provided much excitement on Saturday at Spruce Meadows. In the end, Daniel Coyle (IRL) and Farrel flew to first in Saturday’s 1.45-1.50m Apex Cup CSI 5*, presented by Brookfield Residential. […]

Verlooy Gets It “Jos” Right to Win the AltaGas Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —June 14, 2024 — Belgian rider Jos Verlooy (BEL) took first in the AltaGas Cup 1.45m this afternoon after a string of seconds in the Summer Series so far. Verlooy, with Parise van den Dael, nailed the International Ring jump-off, beating a field […]

Tiffany Foster Finishes First in the $373,134 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta — June 15, 2024 — Canada’s Tiffany Foster (CAN) solidified her status as the world’s top-ranked female show jumper this afternoon, clinching a victory in the $373,134 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. Foster, with Battlecry, came first in the […]

Erynn Ballard Excels with Another Double Punch at The National CSI 5* in Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —June 14, 2024 — Canada’s Erynn Ballard (CAN) pulled off another extraordinary first-second 5* finish in tonight’s $62,500 RBC Capital Markets Cup CSI 5*, her second one-two placement atop the leaderboard in a matter of two weeks. Ballard, currently the second-ranked female show jumping […]

It’s Crunch Time at the Rotterdam Leg of the Longines League of Nations

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 14, 2024 –The teams have been confirmed for the fourth and last leg of the inaugural Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ 2024 series which takes place in Rotterdam, The Netherlands in ten days time, and for Belgium, France and Great Britain the pressure will […]

Canada’s Sean Jobin Steals the Spotlight on the Opening Day of ‘The National’ CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 12, 2024 – It was glory for Canada on the first day of the ‘National’, presented by Rolex, as the world famous International Ring saw its first action of the season. Sean Jobin (CAN), with Arkuga, topped a talent-packed leaderboard with a […]

Janne F. Meyer-Zimmermann & Messi Score Victory in the €501,500 LGCT Grand Prix of Cannes CSI 5*

Cannes, France – June 08, 2024 – In a charged atmosphere at Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Cannes presented by La Ville de Cannes Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann (GER) clinched a fitting victory on board Messi van ‘t Ruytershof at the city’s renowned football stadium Stade des […]

Czech Him Out! Vaclav’s Maiden Victory Comes in the $339,460 Duncan Ross Grand Prix CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — June 09, 2024 — A young buck from the Czech Republic made history today, becoming the first rider from his country to win a 5* event at Spruce Meadows. It was also the first-ever 5* win for 29-year-old Vaclav Stanek (CZE), with Quintin, who […]

Matthew Sampson Wins By a Whisper at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —June 08, 2024 — Matthew Sampson (GBR) leapt to victory today in the $62,500 AON Cup CSI 5*, the only CSI5* event on day three of the The ‘Continental’, presented by Rolex at Spruce Meadows. He and One Whisper beat yesterday’s top rider, […]

Stockholm Hearts Take Championship Lead Winning the GCL of Cannes

Cannes, France – June 07, 2024 – Friday night’s GCL Cannes presented by Volvo Cavallari was a blockbuster, with drama right down to the final fence as the Stockholm Hearts, powered by H&M We Love Horses, rose to the win. Malin Baryard-Johnsson (SWE) with H&M Indiana and Nicola […]

Amy Millar & Christiano Put Canada First on Opening Day at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 07, 2024 – Amy Millar (CAN) not only addressed the fan frenzy over a potential first-ever all-female Olympic Canadian equestrian team but also managed to steal the spotlight in the feature class at Spruce Meadows’ Continental CSI 5*. Thursday’s test saw […]

Conor Swail Makes the Mission Possible at Spruce Meadows!

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 06, 2024 – Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL) took first place in the 1.45m $7,500 Mission:Possible CSI 5* – 1.45m CSI 5*, the first of our two CSI 5* competitions on the All Canada Ring on Thursday, after beating a whopping 95 […]

Luck of the Irish as Howley Beats Maher on Opening Day at Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes

Cannes, France – June 07, 2024 – Opening the first day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes in style, late to go of Richard Howley (IRL) and Petitfour vd Wareslage claimed the win in the 1.45m GCTV Speed Class. Set against the stunning backdrop of the […]

Nine Championship Titles Between Riders this Week at Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes

Cannes, France – June 04, 2024 – The race for the coveted 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour title is about to reach new heights as the championship makes its way along the beautiful French Riviera to the city of Cannes. The field boasts an impressive nine LGCT Championship titles […]

Stars Align in St Tropez for Iron Dames Dream Win in Global Champions League

St. Tropez, France – May 31, 2024 – Lights off and away we go… GCL Ramatuelle, St Tropez was a race to the finish line with the Cannes Stars, powered by Iron Dames, jumping to victory as the only team on a clean sheet. The first women-only jumping team, […]

Derin Demirsoy Shines in the Lugano Diamonds Trophy CSI 5* at St. Tropez

St. Tropez, France – May 30, 2024 – On an unforgettable opening day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of St. Tropez, Ramatuelle in 2024, high-level sport once again paired with the glamorous hospitality and vibrant atmosphere of the French Riviera, setting the stage for a perfect weekend […]