Tag: Equestrian

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

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 11, 2024 – The countdown for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final in Basel is on! It’s showtime for showjumping at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – North American League as the 2024-2025 season gets underway this week during the […]

Conor Swail & One Edition Excel at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 07, 2024 — Conor Swail (IRL) and One Edition celebrate after winning the $62,500 Paramount Resources Cup CSI 2* – 1.45m. Canadians Bretton Chad (IRL) with Grandeur WP, and Alexander Grayton (CAN), on Ice Man du Houssoit, rounded out the podium, coming […]

Rolex Grand Slam: Questions & Answers with Lillie Keenan

Spruce Meadows, Canada — September 08, 2024 — We are here at the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament. Please could you describe how special it is to be here? Whenever you get to jump in any of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Majors it is incredible feeling, […]

Max Kuhner & David O’Brien Share the Win in the $130,000 ATCO Electric Six Bar Challenge CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — September 07, 2024 — Max Kuhner (AUT) with EIC Cooley Jump The Q and David O’Brien (IRL) on Ibera V/D Hagenhorst flew to a joint victory in the ATCO Electric Six Bar Challenge CSIO 5*, capping off a great Saturday at the […]

“My Home Way Home Will Be Much Better” – Ales Opatrny Goest Out with a Bang at Warsaw

Warsaw, Poland – September 07, 2024 – The penultimate evening of 2024 Warsaw Jumping CSIO 4* rounded up with the for the €28,500 Totalizator Sportowy Prize CSIO 4*, under the patronage of Ministerstwo Rolnictwa i Rozwoju Wsi. The winner of the jump off was Alex Opatrny (CZE) of […]

In Dramatic Fashion! Martin Fuchs & Leone Jei Defend Title in the CKPC International Grand Prix CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 08, 2024 — The Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament CSIO 5*– the third Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of the calendar year – once again played host to one of the toughest competitions in the sport, the CPKC ‘International’ Grand Prix […]

Martin Fuchs Wins Second Consecutive $3,000,000 CPKC ‘International’, presented by Rolex

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 08, 2024 — An incredible final weekend of the ‘Masters’ culminated in a stunning repeat victory for Swiss dynamo Martin Fuchs (SUI) and super steed Leone Jei, as they claimed a second consecutive win in the $3,000,000 CPKC International CSIO 5*, presented by […]

The First of Two Wins! Daniel Deusser Dazzles in the $120,000 Suncor Winning Round CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 07, 2024 — Before going on to win the $445,000 BMO Nations Cup CSIO 5* with his fellow German teammates, Germany’s Daniel Deusser (GER), claimed his first win of the day in the $120,000 Suncor Winning Round CSIO 4* with stallion Bingo […]

Three for Three! Charlotte Jacobs & Roy Complete the Sweep in the $120,000 Agero Grand Prix CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 08, 2024 – The first week of the 2024 Traverse City Tournament of Champions, featuring the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament, is one Charlotte Jacobs (USA) will not soon forget. Jacobs, aboard Rincoola Milsean, scored a hat trick by winning all three international […]

Three-Time Champions! Italian Victory in the €200,000 Longines EEF Nations Cup Series Final CSIO 4*

Warsaw, Poland – September 08, 2024 – The Italian Team took it to the top spot at the European Nations Cup Final Longines EEF series, all for the third time in the history ofthe Warsaw Jumping. And those right behind the succes were: Piergorgio Bucci (ITA) with Hantano, […]

Jessica Mendoza & I-Cap CL Z Capture the Win in the $250,000 Core Specialty Insurance Grand Prix CSI 4*

Saugerties, New York, USA – September 06, 2024 – International competition during Hits Championship week at Hits Hudson Valley came to a head on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The highly-anticipated highlight event of the week, the $250,000 Core Specialty Insurance Grand Prix CSI 4*, crescendoed an incredible week […]

Germany Reigns Supreme in the Exciting $445,000 BMO Nations Cup CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 07, 2024  — Team Germany ruled the ring this afternoon, beating six other countries to win the $445,000 BMO Nations Cup CSIO 5* – 1.60m. Their squad — André Thieme (GER), Joerne Sprehe (GER), Daniel Deusser (GER) and Jana Wargers (GER) —  beat […]

Lars Bak Andersen & Golden Eye Claim the Jackpot in the €105,650 Lotto Grand Prix CSIO 4*

Warsaw, Poland – September 06, 2024 – The most prominent one of Friday’s competitions at the 2024 Warsaw Jumping – the €105,650 Lotto Grand Prix CSIO 4* – for the prize of Lotto, under the patronage of the Ministry of Sport & Tourism saw exactly 50 names on […]

Charlotte Jacobs & Rincoola Milsean Double Down in the $32,000 GGT Footing Welcome CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 06, 2024 – There was a bit of déjà vu at Flintfields Horse Park on Friday as Charlotte Jacobs (USA) and Rincoola Milsean (Aldatus Z x Cruising), owned by North Star, won their second international competition in as many days during the […]

Mark Edwards Gets off to the Perfect Start at Warsaw Jumping CSIO 4*

Warsaw, Poland – September 05, 2024 – The first major competition at the 2024 Warsaw Jumping CSIO 4* saw 55 competitors entering. The course comprising 12 obstacles, reaching 150 cm did not turn out to be an easy one. Despite that, as many as 22 of them, 3 […]

Inside the Rolex Grand Slam: Questions & Answers with Leopoldo Palacios

Can you explain to us how special the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament is, and what makes it so unique. Spruce Meadows is a very traditional venue that preserves the tradition of equestrian sport. We try to be as natural as possible, with the venue actively recycling and […]

Michael Pender & HHS Cornetta Conquer the $73,750 ATCO Cup CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 06, 2024 — Michael Pender (IRL), and HHS Cornetta, triumphed in the $73,750 ATCO Cup CSIO 5* on Thursday following an 11-horse jump off at the 2024 Spruce Meadows’ Tournament CSIO 5*. Amy Millar (CAN) and Christiano came in second place while […]

Over & Staut! Kevin & Beau de Laubry Z Master the Course to Claim the $116,050 Tourmaline Oil Cup CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 06, 2024 — After twelve years of competing at Spruce Meadows, Kevin Staut (FRA) celebrated his first-ever victory there, riding Beau de Laubry Z, winning the $116,050 Tourmaline Oil Cup CSIO 5*. Second place went to Cian O’Connor (IRL) and Fermoy, the […]

Charlotte Jacobs & “Roy” Up to Their Tricks in the $32,000 Stud Tree CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 05, 2024 – The first international competition of the 2024 Silver Oak Jumper Tournament took center stage in the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring on Thursday. The event marked the kickoff of a highly anticipated three weeks at the 2024 […]

Richard Vogel Unites Scope & Speed to Win the $73,750 Cana Cup CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 05, 2024 — Richard Vogel (GER) and United Touch S helped boost the tally of our new charity fundraiser Jump for Jasper to $40,670 as they delivered a double clear in today’s 1.55m $62,500 Cana Cup CSIO 5*. The amount reflects a two-day […]

Chloe Reid & Chelsea 179 Conquer the $31,020 Jumper Classic CSI 4* at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – September 05, 2024 – International show jumping competition kicked off once again on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Hits Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York. The exciting four-star division headlines the action-packed Hits Championship week, which represents the culmination of an incredible summer […]

Matthew Sampson & Fabrice Fly to First in the Telus Cup CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 04, 2024 — Two Europeans rose to stardom on opening day of the 2024 Masters Tournament CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows, topping the two main contests there. Before going on to finish 11th in the $62,500 Cardel Homes Cup CSIO 5*, the feature […]

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

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada  —  September 04, 2024 — It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2024 Spruce Meadows’ Masters Tournament CSIO 5* this week with the running of the third leg of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping there. Certainly, one of the signature attractions of the year, […]

Spruce Meadows Masters Tournament: A Week Full of Highlights & Attractions

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada  —  September 04, 2024 —  The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping once again travels across the Atlantic Ocean to one of North America’s leading equestrian venues for the third Major of the calendar year, the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament. From 4 – […]

Questions & Answers with Rolex Grand Slam Contender André Thieme

Congratulations, you are the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping live contender following your sensational win at the CHIO Aachen, how do you feel? At the time I was hoping to be selected for Germany’s Olympic team, so I didn’t have much time to celebrate. But of course […]

Charter Plane With 66 Champion Horses & the Coveted Rolex Trophy Land at Calgary for the Spruce Meadows Masters CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —  September 01, 2024 — A chartered 747 jumbo jet carrying 66 of the world’s top show jumping horses arrived in Calgary last Saturday night, ahead of the prestigious ‘Masters’ Tournament at Spruce Meadows which kicks of on Wednesday. Three tonnes of Dutch flowers, the coveted Rolex Grand […]

A “Capital” Performance by Charlie Jones Tops the $100,000 SummitMax Grand Prix CSI 2*

Del Mar, California, USA – August 31, 2024 – All eyes were on the Grand Prix Field at Hits Del Mar in Del Mar, California, on Saturday, for the $100,000 SummitMax Grand Prix CSI 2*. The international field of athletes featured riders representing eight countries, including the United […]

Thaisa Erwin & Vanturo Victorious in the $75,000 Hampton Classic Grand Prix CSI 2*

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – September 01, 2024 – Thirty entries representing ten countries also starred in the $75,000 Hampton Classic Grand Prix 2*, presented by the Deslauriers family and Lynne Tarnopol, which saw a Granat-designed course over 16 jumping efforts set at 1.45m. Fresh off the 2024 Paris […]

Rene Dittmer & Corsica X are the Conquerors of the $400,000 Longines Hampton Classic Grand Prix CSI 5*

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – September 01, 2024 – The 49th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show concluded Sunday with the Longines Hampton Classic 5* Grand Prix, where Rene Dittmer (GER) of Germany raced to victory with one of only two double-clear rounds. He and Corsica X stopped the clock in 37.55 seconds to close their […]

Daniel Deusser Dazzles on Home Turf to Win the €70,000 Audi Grand Prix Qualifier CSIO 5*

Brussels, Belgium – August 31, 2024 – A busy schedule on the penultimate day of the Brussels Stephex Masters. On the sun-drenched grass arenas in Wolvertem, the finals for the young horses and the 1–and 2-riders were contested. Around 9:30 PM, the Grand Place arena was packed with […]