Tag: CSIO 5*

Marc Houtzager Victorious in the €300,100 Grand Prix of Rotterdam CSIO 5*

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 23, 2024 â€“  We close off the 75th CHIO Rotterdam with another win for Dutch: Marc Houtzager (NED) was untouchable in the jump-off of the Grand Prix of Rotterdam this Sunday afternoon. With 36.07 seconds, he stayed just ahead of Germany’s Christian Kukuk (GER), […]

Fantastic French Flawless in Flights to First in the Longines League of Nations of Rotterdam!

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 21, 2024 â€“ With exquisite timing, just five weeks ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Team France soared to victory when producing an impeccable performance at the fourth and last leg of the 2024 Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Copybook […]

McLain Ward & First Lady Light Up to Win Big at Rotterdam

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 20, 2024 â€“ Americans were on a roll on Friday at CHIO Rotterdam! After a win for Ella Duffy in the Breeland Prize and two Americans on the podium in the DHL Prize CSIO 5*, McLain Ward (USA) was victorious in the €30,050 Van […]

José María Larocca Jr. Triumphant in the Dura Vermeer Prize CSIO 5* at Rotterdam

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 20, 2024 – South American succes in the first jumping competition on Thursday at the 75th CHIO Rotterdam. Argentina’s José María Larocca Jr. takes home the win in the Dura Vermeer Prize, a 1.45m-jumping competition in two phases. The Argentinian rider managed to stay […]

Incredible Lives Up to His Name Propelling Daniel Coyle to Victory at Rotterdam

Rotterdam, The Netherlands — June 20, 2024 — Daniel Coyle has won the €30,000 Port of Rotterdam Prize CSIO 5*. The Irish, a former winner of the Grand Prix of Rotterdam, gave it his all to secure victory in Thursday’s final competition. Coyle, winner of the 2022 Grand […]

Karlswood International to Sponsor Grooms Competition at the 2024 RDS Dublin Horse Show

Dublin, Ireland – June 20, 2024 –In recognition of the expert and vital work that grooms provide to the horse industry and equestrian sport, Cian O’Connor’s (IRL) Karlswood will sponsor a €10,000 competition for International Grooms at RDS Dublin Horse Show / CSIO 5*. The RDS is delighted […]

Karl Cook & Caracole de La Roque Deliver Unprecedented Consistency in European CSIO 5* Shows

Caracole is now the #1 Horse in US and Karl Cook is the #2 Rancho Santa Fe, California, USA – June 17, 2024 – Rider Karl Cook (USA) and Caracole de la Roque (Zandor Z x Kannan GFE x Quick Star) were the top US rider/horse pairs in CSIO […]

Marvelous Mexicans Make it to the Top of the Podium in the Longines EEF Nations Cup of Bratislava CSIO 3*

Samorin, Slovakia – June 14, 2024 – The final Longines Series EEF Region Central Qualifier CSIO 3* got underway this afternoon at the X-Bionic Sphere venue, culminating in a nail-biting three way jump off between host nation Slovakia, Italy and Mexico. Mexico took the win, with Slovakia finishing […]

Americans “Land” in First & Second! Kent Farrington Flies the Highest in the €500,000  Rolex Grand Prix of La Baule

La Baule, France – June 09, 2024 – On completion of a competition of incredibly high standard, American Kent Farrington (USA), riding his mare Greya, won the €500,000  Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule CSIO 5*, beating his young countryman Karl Cook (USA) in second place and […]

Shane Sweetnam Maintains Irish Dominance in the Derby of La Baule!

La Baule, France – June 08, 2024 – The eagerly awaited €56,800 Pays de la Loire Region Derby CSIO 5*, held every Saturday at the Jumping International de La Baule—Officiel de France, was won by Ireland for the third year running. World No.9 Shane Sweetnam beat the Swiss rider and world no. […]

Lars Kersten Tops All-Stars in the €110,00 Saur Prize CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 08, 2024 – In the Saur Prize CSI 5*, the second most lucrative event of the competition (€110,000) and the last chance for some to qualify for Sunday’s Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule CSIO 5*, Dutchman Lars Kersten (NED), on Funky Fred Marienshof Z, […]

Team Germany Nips France to Claim the €250,000 Barrière Nations Cup CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 07, 2024 – Germany won the €250,000 Barrière Nations Cup CSIO 5* at the close of a superb event. Among the firm favourites to win the Olympic title in a few weeks, the Mannschaft edged out a very talented French team by just […]

Nicolas Delmotte Gets France to the Perfect Start in the Loire-Atlantique Prize CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 06, 2024 – France got off to the perfect start on Thursday at the 2024 Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5*. Early in the day, in the first event of the CSIO 5*, Nicolas Delmotte (FRA), riding Citadin du Chatelier, a 12-year-old Selle Français, […]

Blue Skies over La Baule! Simon Delestre Leads All-French Podium in the FFE Prize CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 06, 2024 – First emotions, first joys. The 2024 edition of the Jumping International de La Baule – Officiel de France got underway on Thursday under sunny skies and in front of a packed grandstand. Simon Delestre (FRA) won the €35,000 FFE Prize CSIO 5*, the day’s […]

 Jumping International de La Baule: Four Days of Top Sport this Week!

La Baule, France – June 05, 2024 – Four days of Sport with a capital S, four days of celebration, four days fraught with emotions. A timeless classic, the Jumping International de La Baule — Officiel de France remains as vivacious and determined as ever in its pursuit of excellence. It’s on, […]

La Baule Sets the Scene for the Clash of Titans this Week! 

La Baule, France – June 05, 2024 – The field of the CSI5* has been unveiled with one week to go until the first horses trot into the arena of the Jumping International de La Baule – Officiel de France (6–9 June). The best riders on Earth, who never fail […]

Martin Fuchs & Commissar Pezi’s “Flawless Flight” Tops the €308,600 Defender Grand Prix of Switzerland CSIO 5*

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 02, 2024 – Despite adverse weather conditions throughout the week that forced the cancellation of most FEI-level competitions, the 2024 Longines CSIO St. Gallen CSIO 5* came to conclusion in grand fashion on Sunday. To the delight of the home crowd, Martin Fuchs […]

Koen Vereecke & Oilily de Muze Cruise to Victory in the Suttero Prize CSIO 5*

St. Gallen, Switzerland – May 30, 2024 – Koen Vereecke (BEL) cruised to victory on the opening day of the 2024 Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen, teaming up with Oilily de Muze in the €28,200 Suttero Prize CSIO 5*. The Belgian rider overcame 4 other combinations, out of […]

Swiss Set for Strong Challenge at the Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen

St Gallen, Switzerland – May 29, 2024 – They’ve had it all their own way at the last two editions of CSIO St Gallen, but Team Switzerland face a mighty task in their quest to make it a hat-trick of victories on home ground when the third leg […]

Zoe Conter & Lazy Light Up in Speed Challenge CSIO 5* at Piazza di Siena

Rome, Italy – May 25, 2024 – The 13-year-old mare Lazy certainly didn’t live up to her name when racing to victory for Belgium’s Zoe Conter in Saturday morning’s KEP Italia Speed Challenge CSIO 5* during the CSIO 5* of Rome – Master d’Inzeo 2024 at Piazza di Siena. Lazy has the great stallions […]

Karl Cook & Caracole de La Roque Turn on the Afterburner to Win the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Rome CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 26, 2024 – With a breathtaking last-to-go round, America’s Karl Cook (USA) and the super-mare Caracole de La Roque scorched to victory in this afternoon’s €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Rome CSIO 5* at the CSIO 5* of Rome – Master d’Inzeo at Piazza […]

Emanuele Gaudiano & Jaja Jump towards Victory in the Loro Piana Six-Bar Challenge

Rome, Italy – May 25, 2024 – The home crowd had plenty to cheer about when their own Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) jumped four spectacular clear rounds with the 10-year-old gelding Jaja to win the €20,000 Loro Piana Six-Bar Challenge CSIO 5* competition at the CSIO 5* of Rome – Master d’Inzeo at Piazza […]

Willem Greve & Grandorado TN Go for the Gold in the €110,000 Loro Piana Trophy CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 25, 2024 – Dutchman Willem Greve (NED) and the 13-year-old stallion Grandorado TN NOP gave a demonstration of pure class to win this afternoon’s €110,000 Loro Piana Trophy CSIO 5* at the CSIO 5* of Rome – Master d’Inzeo 2024 at Piazza di Siena. It took some jumping to […]

Kevin Staut & Beau de Laubry Z Show their Best Form in the €40,000 Aston Martin Speed Challenge CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 24, 2024 – Kevin Staut (FRA) scored the second French victory of the week with a superb run that stole pole position from longtime leader, Germany’s Daniel Deusser (GER), in the €40,000 Aston Martin Speed Challenge CSIO 5* during the CSIO 5* of Rome – […]

Italian Supremacy! Lorenzo de Luca & Cash du Plessis Power Past the Field at Piazza di Siena

Rome, Italy – May 23, 2024 – Lorenzo de Luca (ITA) produced the second Italian victory of the opening day at the CSIO 5* of Rome – Master d’Inzeo 2024 with a scorching early round from Cash du Plessis that proved too good for the rest of the field in the ENI Speed Challenge […]

Forza Azzurri! Emilio Bicocchi Leads All-Italian Podium at the CSIO 5* of Rome

Rome, Italy – May 23, 2024 – It was Italy all the way in the MAG Two-Phase competition at 2024 CSIO 5* of Rome – Master d’Inzeo at Piazza di Siena Thursday afternoon where home riders claimed the top four placings and five of the top seven spots. And it […]

Emeric George & Gloria Mercoeur Claim the First Win at Piazza di Siena

Rome, Italy – May 23, 2024 – Emeric George (FRA) claimed the first win of the week at CSIO Rome – Master d’Inzeo 2024 at Piazza di Siena this morning when galloping to victory in the €28,200 Safe Riding Winning Round CSIO 5* partnering the young mare Gloria Mercoeur. The 35-year-old Frenchman pinned Olympic […]

Riders & Horses for the CSIO 5* of Rome at Piazza di Siena

Rome, Italy – May 22, 2024 – With the Paris Olympic Games very much on the horizon, the 2024 edition of CSIO Rome – Master d’Inzeo could hardly be a more exciting prospect. Last-minute testing of potential Olympic team members and riders keen to attract the eye of selectors will ensure a super-sharp edge […]

World-Class Entries Promise Spectacular Sport at Piazza di Siena this Week – Rome CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 22, 2024 – It Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann and the amazing King Edward will be the headline act when the 90th anniversary CSIO Rome – Master d’Inzeo gets underway at the beautiful Piazza di Siena next week. However the horse and rider partnership who have swept all before them in recent years […]

Team Ireland are the Stars of the €700,000 Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ – Ocala CSIO 5*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 23, 2024 – In a competition that was as unpredictable as it was exciting, Ireland came out on top with a superb team effort at the second leg of the Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ staged at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida […]