Tag: Equestrian

Adrienne Sternlicht & Faquitol-S Put the Pedal to the Metal in the Recon Metal Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada –June 14, 2023 – The Recon Metal Cup 1.50m was the first competition of the week that rider’s could qualify for the weekend’s RBC Grand Prix of Canada, presented by Rolex. The track featured 11 obstacles (13 jumping efforts) that had to be jumped […]

Riders & Horses for the Spruce Meadows National – Calgary CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada –June 15, 2023 – For the second week in a row, Spruce Meadows is home to five-star competitions throughout the week during the ‘National’ CSI 5* Tournament. After having been one of the winningest riders at the renowned Canadian venue the past two years, […]

Riders & Horses for the Sopot Horse Show CSIO 5*

Sopot, Poland – June 15, 2023 – The 2023 Sopot Horse Show CSIO 5* is already underway but there’s plenty of action still to come highlighted by the Longines Grand Prix CSIO 5* on Friday and the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Poland CSIO 5* next Sunday. Poland’s […]

Riders & Horses for the STP Riders Series CSI 4* at Sentower Park

Oppglabbeek, Belgium – June 15, 2023 – Due to its strategic location close to many stables and horse shows in Europe, Sentower Park is one of the most important horse venues in the world. Keeping that in mind, the STP Riders Series CSI 4* this week has attracted […]

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

Stockholm, Sweden – June 14, 2023 – It`s showtime for showjumping in Sweden, the nation that has dominated the sport the past two years. Led by the likes of Peder Fredricson (SWE), Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), Malin Baryard-Johnsson (SWE), Rolf Goran-Bengtsson (SWE), Jens Fredricson (SWE), all going up […]

A One-Two for Laura Chapot in the $100,000 Voltaire Grand Prix at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – June 11, 2023 – Laura Chapot (USA) was back on top to close out the final week of the HITS Saugerties Spring Series on Sunday afternoon, earning a one-two finish in the $100,000 Voltaire Grand Prix. Chapot and Diadora’s Flying Dutchman were the pathfinders […]

Luiz Francisco de Azevedo & Nashville Repeat, Winning the $146,000 Main Street Insurance Group Grand Prix CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 13, 2023 – Luiz Francisco de Azevedo (BRA) and Nashville closed out their Tryon Spring Series by winning Saturday’s $146,000 Main Street Insurance Group Grand Prix CSI 3*. Of the 20 horse and rider pairs competing under the Tryon Stadium lights, […]

Local Legends Line Up for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Stockholm CSI 5*

Stockholm, Sweden – June 14, 2023 – Nearly halfway through the dramatic 2023 season, the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) leaves the French Riviera and heads to the capital of Sweden, Stockholm for the 7th powerful city on the Global circuit this year. As the Championship race reaches this […]

Abdelkebir Ouaddar & Ceika Malouine are the Masters Again, Winning the $120,000 Maciej Frankiewicz Memorial CSI 4*

PoznaÅ„, Poland – June 10, 2023 – Morocco’s Abdelkebir Ouaddar (MAR) triumphed in the $120,000 Maciej Frankiewicz Memorial CSI 4* last Saturday durign the 2023 edition of 4Foulee. Forty-eight horse-and-rider combinations took part in the 1.45m contest, counting for the Longines Rankings – competition for the trophy of […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Glamour Girl Gallop for the Gold in the €100,000 Saur Prize CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 10, 2023 –The individual competition with the second-highest prize money at the 2023 Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5* (after the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule CSIO 5*) took place last Saturday, the €100,000 Saur Prize CSIO 5* and […]

Jad Dana & Fleur-de-Lis’ Cherie Claim Repeat Win in $39,000 Two Phase CSI 3* at Tryon

Tryon, Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 07, 2023 – For the second week in a row, Jad Dana (LEB) and Fleur-de-Lis’ Cherie (Clarimo x Lancer II) were crowned the winners of Wednesday’s $39,000 Two Phase CSI 3*. Dana and the 2012 mare, owned by the Cherie […]

Karl Cook & Caracole de La Roque Back on Top Winning the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 2*

Lecington, Kentucky, USA – June 11, 2023 – The first week of the Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Hunter Jumper series culminated on Sunday morning with the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 2*, presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. After a riveting 15 horse jump-off, Karl Cook (USA) […]

Luis Fernando Larrazabal & Condara Successful in the $39,000 ProElite Welcome Stake CSI 3* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 08, 2023 – Aboard Victoria Heurtematte’s Condara, Luis Fernando Larrazabal (VEN) took top honors in Thursday’s $39,000 ProElite Welcome Stake CSI 3*. Larrazabal and Condara stopped the jump off timers in 36.88 seconds to secure the win. Larrazabal has been enjoying […]

Wire-to-Wire Win for Laura Chapot & Chandon Blue in the $25,000 Hits Grand Prix at Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – June 09, 2023 – The last week of the spring series of the Hits-on-the-Hudson at Hits Saugerties began last Wednesday, and Laura Chapot (USA) returned to the world-class venue in winning form with a wire-to-wire victory aboard Chandon Blue. The duo dominated the $25,000 […]

Olivier Robert & Careca LS Elite Thrive at the 4Foulee – Poznan CSI 4*

PoznaÅ„, Poland – June 09, 2023 – Forty-six horse-and-rider combinations took part in the Trophy of the patrons of PoznaÅ„ – Piotr & PaweÅ‚, for the prizes of the patron of the event – Mr. Roman Roszkiewicz. The class was counting for group C of the Longines rankings, […]

John Perez & Gigi-Carmen Conquer the $435,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada –June 11, 2023 – The final day of the Spruce Meadows ‘Continental’ CSI5* & CSI 2*, presented by Rolex Tournament was ready to commence when the winds rolled in and brought with them some noticeable smoke from the Alberta wild fires. Immediate attention […]

No More Seconds! Jonathan & Gazelle ES Gallop to First in the $77,300 Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel Grand Prix CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 11, 2023 –  Jonathan McCrea (USA) had a dual reason to celebrate Sunday in Traverse City. Along with celebrating his 18th wedding anniversary with wife and business partner Christine McCrea (USA), he clinched victory with Gazelle ES in the $77,300 Turtle Creek […]

Conor Swail Bets to Win the $75,900 Canadian Utilities Grand Prix CSI 2* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 11, 2023 – Earlier this week riders in the FEI CSI 2* division competed in the Mission: Possible 1.45m competition in order to qualify for Sunday’s $75,900 Canadian Utilities Grand Prix CSI 2*. Thirty-five horse/rider combinations tackled the two-round competition to […]

‘Rocket Man’ Julien Épaillard & Hoover are Fast & Furious for Second Win at La Baule CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 11, 2023 – Serving as the prelude to the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule CSIO 5*, there was another CSIO 5* class on Sunday at the Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5*, the €26,200 Grand Prix Prize CSIO 5*(1.45 […]

Abdelkebir Ouaddar Completes Hat-trick Teaming Up with Istanbull VH Ooievaarshof  to Win €100,000 Grand Prix of Poznań CSI 4* 

PoznaÅ„, Poland –  June 11, 2023 – Forty-five riders took part in the Grand Prix of PoznaÅ„ CSI 4*, for the trophy of the Mayor of the City of PoznaÅ„ and the prizes of the City of PoznaÅ„ and the patron of the event – Mr. Roman Roszkiewicz. The […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Master the Course to Win Big at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 10, 2023 – It was a very “international’ final competition on Saturday at the North American Ring. In the Township Planning Cup CSI 5* 1.50m competition, nine nations were represented by 23 riders – all hoping to take top spot and […]

Nicola Philippaerts Powered to Victory in the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 11, 2023 – Today, Sunday, Belgium’s Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) won the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule CSIO 5* at the end of a superb event and jump-off with 14 pairs in which suspense was maintained right to the finish. A […]

Ireland Triumphant in the €65,000 Longines EEF Nations Cup of Bratislava CSIO 3*

Bratislava, Slovakia – June 09, 2023 – Under the bright lights of the National Football stadium of Slovakia, team Ireland clinched the Nations Cup in the 7th leg of the Longines EEF Series, whilst Central Region teams battled it out to for the final chance to score qualifier points and secure their spot at the Semi-finals. […]

Karl Cook & Caracole de La Roque Click to Win $38,700 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome CSI 2*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA  â€“ June 09, 2023 – Week one of the Split Rock Hunter Jumper series returned to the Walnut Ring at the Kentucky Horse Park for more thrilling FEI competition at the CSI 2* level on Friday afternoon. The highlight class of the day was the […]

Scarteen Makes the Dream Come True for Shane Breen in the Derby of La Baule CSIO 5*

La Baule, France –June 10, 2023 – It illustrates the clever balance between modernity and tradition at the heart of the Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5*. A high point in La Baule for many decades, the €40,000 Region des Pays de la Loire Derby CSIO 5* […]

Daniel Coyle & Ivory TCS Top $80,000 The Mustangs Jump-off Challenge CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada –June 09, 2023 – Friday’s only FEI 5* competition at Spruce Meadows was The Mustangs 1.55m jump off competition. Entries looked to challenge FEI Course Designer Marina Azevedo’s 550m track that featured 12 obstacles (15 jumping efforts), including the open water jump. Nine […]

Riesenbeck International Impress at Cannes Winning the 100th Stage of the Global Champions League

Cannes, France – June 09, 2023 – Celebrating the GCL’s 100th stage in Cannes presented by Volvo it was Christian Kukuk (GER) and Philipp Schulze Topphoff (GER) who managed to secure the win in the momentous occasion for Riesenbeck International powered by Kingsland Equestrian.  This weekend marks a […]

Santiago Lambre Supreme in the $38,500 The Partner Jumpers CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada –June 08, 2023 – It was a beautiful day to start the 2023 Spruce Meadows FEI Tournament Season. Horses and riders from all over the world have arrived and are settled into what will be a month long stay here in the Alberta […]

Margie Engle “Plays” Her Jackofhearts to Win the Jackpot of the $38,700 Speed CSI 2* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 08, 2023 – The cards fell in Margie Engle’s (USA) favor Thursday afternoon to kick off the 2023 season of international show jumping at Flintfields Horse Park. Following suit from the year before, Engle won the opening speed class during the Traverse […]

Brazilians Win Thrilling Three-Team Jump-off for the €250,000 Barrière Nations Cup CSIO 5*

La Baule, France –June 09, 2023 – At the end of a very spectacular event with a jump-off involving three teams, Brazil won the €250,000 Barrière Nations Cup CSIO 5*, the main event on the second day of the Jumping International de La Baule – Officiel de France […]