The CHI de Genève 5* came to a close this afternoon in Switzerland and the curtain call couldn’t have been more exciting. Forty of the world’s best combinations faced a forward but very challenging course in the first round of the $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix, the third jewel of the Rolex […]
Kent Farrington (USA) & Gazelle (Kashmir van Schuttershof x Indoctro) flying towards a Major victory in the $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* during the CHI de Genève 5* in Swizterland. Photo: © Scoopdyga.com by Pierre Costabadie
Sameh El Dahan (EGY) & Suma’s Zorro won the €270,000 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5* last night during the CSI Casas Novas 5*W/2* in La Coruña, Spain. The Egyptian and the 13-year-old chestnut Anglo-European Sport Horse mare (Ard VDL Douglas x ) were the fastest of the the three combinations that […]
At the CHI de Genève 2017, Philipp Weishaupt (GER) and Gregory Wathelet (BEL) have the chance of claiming their second Major victory this year. An interview with the two Grand Slam candidates about fighting spirit, headstrong partners and prestigious Grands Prix that every rider wants to win once in a lifetime. The competitions at […]
Kent Farrington (USA) & Voyeur won the CHF $187,800 Credit Suisse Grand Prix CSI 5* last night during the CHI de Genève 5* in Switzerland. The American and the 15-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood gelding (Tolano van’t Riethof x Goodwill) took advantage of being one of the last ones that entered the ring to […]
Julien Épaillard (FRA) & Instit de Jucaso won the €25,250 Prize NH Collection CSI 5* yesterday during the CSI Casas Nova Winter Show – A Coruña in La Coruña, Spain. The flying Frenchman and the 9-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood gelding (Cooper van de Heffinck x Darco) took the lead for good […]
Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) & Salomon were victorious in the €92,000 Massimo Dutti Prize yesterday during the Casas Novas Winter Show – A Coruña in La Coruña, Spain. The Dutchman and the 11-year-old bay Hannoveraner Verband e.V. gelding (Stolzenberg x Aramis) were simply phenomenal during the jump-off, completing the 1.50m course with […]
Harrie Smolders (NED) & Zinius won the CHF $112,750 Credit Suisse Geneva Classic yesterday during the CHI de Genève 5* in Geneva, Switzerland. The Dutchman and the 13-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood bay gelding (Nabab de Reve x Kannan) smoldered the other 50 combinations in the speed class by overcoming all the 1.55m […]
Luis Sabino Gonçalves (POR) expressed all of his feelings through his body language at the CSI Casas Novas – A Coruña last summer in Spain. We can all relate to that and sigh in relief as the weekend is near and the much awaited same event is back […]
Longines and Global Champions Tour today announce a significant new long-term partnership further cementing commitment to the top level of show jumping and the future growth of the sport. The global agreement will see Longines renew and extend its status as Title Partner and Official Timekeeper of the […]
The Longines Masters of Paris CSI 5* came to a close in thrilling fashion this afternoon as it held the €300,000 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5*, the crown jewel of the four-day event during the Le Salon du Cheval de Paris at the Parc des Expositions de Villepinte in Paris, France. Daniel Deusser & […]
Marc Dilasser (FRA) & Indigo Blue Biolley won the €20,000 Lido de Paris – Officiel sponsored Six-Bar class this afternoon during the Longines Masters of Paris CSI 5*/2* in France. To the delighted of the home crowd, the Frenchman and the 9-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood stallion (Chacco-Blue x Argentinus) were the only combination […]
Leopold van Asten (NED) & VDL Groep Miss Untouchable won the $24,600 Salon du Cheval de Paris / Ceneca sponsored class this morning during the Longines Masters of Paris CSI 5* in France. The Dutchman and the 10-year-old bay Oldenburger Pferdezuchtverband mare (Chacco Blue x Aldatus) blazed through the 1.50m jump-off course, […]
Julien Épaillard (FRA) & Cristallo A LM took top honos in the €100,000 Longines Speed Challenge last night during the Longines Masters of Paris CSI 5* in France. The flying Frenchman and his speedy 13-year-old bay Holsteiner Verband Hengsthaltung & Vermarktung gelding (Casall x Corofino I) proved why they are considered one of […]
Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) & Chalou were victorious in the €24,600 Laiterie de Montaigu jump-off class this evening during the Longines Masters of Paris CSI 5* in France. The speedy Italian and the 8-year-old chestnut Oldenburger Pferdezuchtverband stallion (Chacco Blue x Baloubet du Rouet) galloped to victory during the jump-off backed by their second […]
Bertram Allen (IRL) & Hector van d’Abdijhoeve (Cabrio van de Heffinck x Utrillo van de Heffinck) putting on a show for spectators last year during the Longines Masters of Paris CSI 5*. Photo: © EEM / Jessica Rodrigues
After Philippe Guerdat announced his shortlist for the European team at the first round of the Riders Masters Cup against the United States, Robert Ridland’s reply was not slow in coming. Faced with serious opposition, the American coach has made some bold choices. The revolution is about to […]
The last international show jumping event in France in 2017, the Longines Masters of Paris, the pioneering European leg of season 3 of the Longines Masters series, promises to be outstanding. From November 30th to December 3rd, the city of light will host the best riders in the world […]
Rakan Al Hasawi (KUW) & Dennis won the €24,600 two-phase class CSI 4* yesterday during the QNB Group Al Rayyan International Show Jumping Championship CSI 4*-W in Al Rayyan, Qatar. The Kuwaiti and the 9-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood gelding (Quidam de Revel x Naranga) advanced to and completed phase two […]
Pedro Veniss (BRA) & For Felicila won the €62,000 GEZE GmbH Prize yesterday during the Stuttgart German Masters CSI 5*-W in Stuttgart, Germany. The Brazilian and the 12-year-old chestnut Hannoveraner Verband e.V. mare (For Pleasure x Espri) overcame the rest of the 11 combinations that had qualified for the jump-off by going clear in 41.79 […]
Simone Blum & DSP Alice won the $115,000 Mercedes-BenzGerman Master CSI 5* last Friday during the Stuttgart German Masters CSI 5*-W in Stuttgart, Germany. The rising German star and the 10-year-old chestnut German Sport Horse (DSP) mare (Askari x Landrebell) were victorious in the 1.55 jump-off class by posting two-penalty-free performances, the […]
Jur Vrieling & Zypern III won the €30,000 penalties accumulated to time class last Friday during the Stuttgart German Masters CSI 5*-W in Germany. The Dutchman and the 10-year-old bay Holsteiner Verband Hengsthaltung & Vermarktung mare (Casall x Coriano) took top honors by leaving all the poles up and crossing the finish line […]
Pedro Veniss & Anaya Ste. Hermelle Pedro Veniss & Anaya Ste. Hermelle won the Raumpflege AG Prize yesterday during the Stuttgart German Masters CSI 5*-W in Germany. The Brazilian and the 11-year-old bay Belgian Sport Horse mare (Andiamo x Paladin des Ifs) took top honors in the 1.45m speed class with […]
Simone Blum & DSP Alice won the €28,000 Firma Sicherheit Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Stuttgart German Masters CSI 5*-W in Germany. The German and the 10-year-old chesnut German Sport Horse (DSP) mare (Askari x Landrebell) galloped to victory in the 1.50m speed and handiness contest by leaving all the […]
Harrie Smolders (NED), the 2017 LGCT Champion of Champions showin his focus and determination while riding Zinius to a second-place finish in the $25,000 two-phase class during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha CSI 5* at the Al Shaqab in Doha, Qatar. Photo: © LGCT / Stefano […]
Bassem Hassan Mohammed (QAT) & Gunder (Thunder van de Zuuthoeve x Randel Z) prancing and dancing along the way in blazing speed to victory in the €400,000 Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha CSI 5* yesterday at the Al Shaqab in Doha, Qatar. Photo: © LGCT / Stefano […]
Bassem Hassan Mohammed (QAT) & Gunder won the €400,000 Longines Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5* this afternoon at the Al Shaqab in Doha, Qatar. The Qatari brought much delight to his countrymen by putting on two amazing performances. First, he used up almost all the time allowed to post […]
Marlon Módolo Zanotelli & Extra van Essene – Photo: © Stefano Grasso Marlon Módolo Zanotelli (BRA) powered to a phenomenal second win of the weekend with Extra van Essene at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha. In an evening of enthralling competition Zanotelli fought off stiff competition to […]
Janika Sprunger (SUI) & Bacardi VDL delighting our eyes with their exuberance yesterday during the Longines Global Champions Tour CSI 5* at the Al Shaqab in Doha, Qatar. Photo: © LGCT / Stefano Grasso @ Stefanograsso.com
The stars of show jumping came out at Al Shaqab in a night of high drama, with Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and VDL Groep Verdi Tn taking the win in the 1.50/1.55m CSI5* class. In a high-powered race to the finish, the Dutch star beat valiant attempts from […]
