Falsterbo, Sweden – July 13, 2023 – Only five-hundredths of a second separated first and second place in the €26,700 Equestrian Stockholm Speed Challenge CSIO 5* last Saturday during the 2023 edition of the Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO 5*. In the end, it was Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) and […]
Falsterbo, Sweden – July 13, 2023 – The first day CSIO 5* competitiong at the 2023 Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO 5* got off to a great start on Thursday and it was Abdel Said (BEL) and Arpege du Ru who stole the spotlight, claiming the first qualifier. Starting […]
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 25th, 2023 – A thrilling finale to CHIO Rotterdam this afternoon. Dutch rider Willem Greve (NED) wowed the crowd with an all-or-nothing ride to win the €152,500 Longines Grand Prix of Rotterdam CSIO 5*. Last year’s winner in Rotterdam, Irish rider Daniel Coyle (IRL), came in […]
Sopot, Poland — June 18, 2023 — Peter Weinberg was showered with champagne when Team Belgium came out on top in the gripping second leg of the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Europe Division I series in Sopot, Poland on Sunday. The Chef d’Equipe who led his […]
Sopot, Poland — June 16, 2023 — Friday was a busy day at the Sopot Horse Show CSIO 5* and the most important class, the $634,750 Longines Grand Prix of Sopot CSIO 5*. Sporty and sunny, Sopot is famous not only for its hospitality and the 25th edition of the […]
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 […]
Rome, Italy – May 26, 2023 – The second day of the 90th CSIO di Roma Piazza di Siena – Master d’Inzeo began at the Galoppatoio with €11,400 Safe Riding Accumulator CSIO 5* – 1. .45m. Fourth class in this 2023 edition, and fourth winning nation: after Brazil, France and Great Britain, it was Belgium turn with Koen Veerecke […]
Bourg-en-Bresse, France – May 18, 2023 – Jos Verlooy (BEL) was forced to take a break earlier this year due to a fall while competing at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and the Beglian had been knocking on the door ever since returning about two months ago. On Saturday, […]
Windsor, England – May 13, 2023 – Twenty-one of the world’s best horse and rider combinations went head-to-head in today’s pinnacle Show Jumping class – The €26,200 Kingdom of Bahrain Stake CSI 5* for The King’s Cup. First into the arena was Britain’s William Funnell (GBR) riding the […]
Windsor, England – May 14, 2023 – The Royal Windsor Horse Show CSI 5* drew to a close after an incredible five days of top class equestrian action. Earlier in the day, The €26,200 Manama Rose Show Stakes CSI 5*, a single round against the clock, took centre […]
Brussels, Belgium – May 09, 2023 – Mark your calendars for 23rd to 27th of August as the most extraordinary Brussels Stephex Masters ever will unfold. With the Henders & Hazel Nations Cup CSIO 5* coming to Wolvertem, a record number of riders competing in more classes than ever before, plus […]
Thermal, California, USA – March 17, 2023 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) has a winning edge no matter the mount, but his homebred mare Argentina de La Marchette worked even more into his favor Friday morning to win the $77,300 Brown Advisory Speed CSI 4* 1.50m during ninth week […]
Thermal, California, USA – March 12, 2023 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) has an ace up his sleeve. With Ace Of Hearts, Wathelet took home arguably his biggest win of Desert Circuit so far on Sunday of Desert Circuit VIII in the $145,100 Go Rentals Grand Prix CSI 3* 1.55m. […]
Opglabbeek, Belgium – February 18, 2023 – Belgian back on top! After a busy Friday highlighted by an all-Belgian podium in the feature class of the day, the Henders & Hazel Prize CSI 4* won by Marthe Heudens (BEL) and Newton van`T Zorgvliet (Thunder van de Zuuthoeve x […]
Thermal, California, USA – February 17, 2023 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) proved his dominance of the desert once again Friday of Desert Circuit VI, claiming another victory, this time in the $145,100 Pomponio Ranch Welcome Prix CSI 4* 1.50m. With Berline du Maillet Z, his first of two mounts […]
Valencia, Spain – February 09, 2023 – The second week of FEI-level competition got off to a great start on Thursday at the CES Valencia Tour and a Belgian rider definitely stole the spotlight, claiming two victories out of a possible 3 at the venue. Before going on […]
Valencia, Spain – February 12, 2023 – The second week of top sport came to a conclusion on Sunday and it was the Belgian anthem that was played loud over the speakers of the main ring during the second week of the Spring Tour at the CES Valencia […]
Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – February 10, 2023 – Belgium back on top! Jérôme Guéry (BEL) and Juristo van het Hagenhof jumped to first place on Saturday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*. The Belgian bested 5 other combinations who had advanced to the jump-off out of […]
Thermal, California, USA – January 22, 2023 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) got the last word of Desert Circuit III. To conclude FEI jumping in the Grand Prix Arena Sunday afternoon, the Belgian Olympian jumped double-clear and took the win with Clarity in the $145,100 Gillibrand Sand Grand Prix […]
Thermal, California, USA – January 21, 2023 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) added another win to his impressive resume in the desert in Saturday afternoon’s $38,700 Morning Star Sporthorses Classic CSI 3* 1.45m at Desert Circuit III, once again aboard his homebred 11-year-old mare Argentina de La Marchette. After […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – January 15, 2023 – The 2023-season has kicked off at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour (MET) in Oliva Nova, Spain. The first week of Spring MET I 2023 concluded on Sunday with the Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 2*, presented by Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau […]
Before National Grand Prix action, FEI competitors took to the Grand Prix Arena, and it was none other than Gregory Wathelet (BEL) back in the winner’s circle aboard his winning mount from Thursday, Berline du Maillet Z. The pair topped a three-horse jump-off to bring home victory in […]
Thermal, California, USA – January 13, 2023 – Day two of FEI competition took place Friday at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) and Desert Circuit has yet to see a day of international competition not won by Gregory Wathelet (BEL). The European Championship team gold medalist topped yet another international […]
Mechelen Belgium – December 26, 2022 – On a festive Tuesday filled with music and shows, one would almost forget that at Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W & CSI 2*, spectators also enjoy five days of top-class sport. The crème de la crème of Belgian show jumping had yet […]
Mechelen, Belgium – December 27, 2022 – Jumping Mechelen is an international horse event that takes place traditionally between Christmas and New Year’s. This year Jumping Mechelen celebrates its 40th birthday. With a day especially for our young ones, a night full of live music and no less than […]
Mechelen, Belgium – December 26, 2022 – After a short break due to the Christmas holiday it’s showtime for showjumping again with the running of the 9th leg of the 2022-2023 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Western European League during the Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W & CSI […]
Valence, France – December 02, 2022 – On Friday, the Haras des Grillons de Ratières (Drôme) hosted three competitions that counted for the Longines FEI world ranking and was contested by several of the best riders in the world. Belgian fans were not disappointed as two of their top combinations […]
Valence, France – November 27, 2022 – Niels Bruynseels (BEL) blazed past the competition, teaming up with Matador en route to victory in the €100,000 Hubside Store Grand Prix CSI 3* to conclude the first week of the 2022 Winter Editon at the Hubside Jumping Valence CSI 3* […]
Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 18, 2022 – Jeroen Appelen (BEL) jumped to victory in the €100,000 Grand Prix CSIO 3* last Friday during the sixth and final week of the 2022 VillaMoura Champions Tour at the VillaMoura Equestrian Centre The Belgian teamed up with Moningo d’Van’T Heyveld, […]
You have had a great year, what has been your highlight? I have an such an amazing year – it is hard for me to pick just one highlight! I had my first 5* victory in the King George V Gold Cup at Hickstead in July which was […]
