Tag: Fédération Française d’Equitation

French Victory as François Boudant Blazes in the STAWAG Prize CSIO 5* at Aachen

Aachen, Germany – July 02, 2024 – First time at the CHIO Aachen, first victory – things couldn’t have gone better for France’s Francois Xavier Boudant (FRA) in the STAWAG Opening Jumping Competition CSIO 5*. The STAWAG Opening Jumping Competition lasted a good two hours. However, the decision […]

Star-Studded Line-Up for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco: 5 Past Grand Prix Winners Confirmed!

Monaco, Monte Carlo, France – July 02, 2024 – The Longines Global Champions Tour heads to Monaco July 4 – 6, 2024 for the tenth stage of the 2024 tour. This unparalleled event brings together the top show jumping talent from across the globe in one of the most […]

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

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 21, 2024 – 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 Nations™ in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Copybook […]

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

Paris, France – June 20, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping starting this Friday at the 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour of Paris / Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping CSI 5*! Having the Eiffel Tower as the perfect backdrop, the event is a prelude to the noble sport at […]

Two-Time LGCT Grand Prix of Paris Winner, Christian Ahlmann to Defend Title in the City of Light

Paris, France – June 19, 2024 – The Longines Global Champions Tour heads to Paris June 21-23, 2024 for the eighth stage of the season. This event will see the world’s top riders and horses descend on the city of light to compete for top honours and crucial […]

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, […]

Nine Championship Titles Between Riders this Week at Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes

Cannes, France – June 04, 2024 – The race for the coveted 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour title is about to reach new heights as the championship makes its way along the beautiful French Riviera to the city of Cannes. The field boasts an impressive nine LGCT Championship titles […]

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 […]

Julien Épaillard & Cancul Torel Z Make it a Double at Mâcon Chaintré

Mâcon Chaintré, France – May 25, 2024 – Fifty-two pairs at the start, sixteen jump-offs, three double clear rounds… And at the end, Julien Épaillard (FRA) and Cancun Torel Z were still more than three seconds ahead of their pursuers! The best Frenchman in the world rankings signs […]

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 – […]

Julien Épaillard & Cancun Torel Z Thrive at the Jumping International de Mâcon Chaintré CSI 4*

Mâcon Chaintré, France – May 24, 2024 – In the main event of this first day of competition at the Jumping International de Mâcon Chaintré CSI 4*, Julien Épailard (FRA) won, at the controls of Cancun Torel Z. On the 1.50m course designed by the French course designer […]

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 […]

“Never Seen Anything Like It!” Julien Anquetin Storms to Victory at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Shanghai CSI 5*

Shanghai, China – May 03, 2024 – Day one of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Shanghai came to a close with Julien Anquetin (FRA) and 9-year-old Farah Tame taking the top spot in the €56,800 LGCT Shanghai Speed Challenge CSI 5*- 1.45m speed class by less than half […]

Le Printemps des Sports Équestres: Olympic Hopefuls in Fontainebleau this Week for the CSI 5*

Fontainebleau, France – April 23, 2024 – With the official selections for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games just a few weeks away, Le Printemps des Sports Équestres will be playing host to the world’s show jumping and dressage elite at the Grand Parquet in Fontainebleau this week, […]

Dale! Delestre in Double Dosage, Does it Again in the Mercedes-Benz Trophy CSI 5*

Mexico City, Mexico – April 12, 2024 – A total of 34 riders gathered for the €57,000 Mercedes-Benz Trophy CSI 5*, the first CSI 5* class on Friday at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico City CSI 5* & CSI 2*. The list of participants included 7 […]

Simon Delestre à Grande Vitesse to Win the Broxel Trophy CSI 5* at LGCT Mexico City

Miami Beach, Florida, USA – April 11, 2024 – The Longines Global Champions Tour has officially arrived in Mexico City, and day one kicked off in  spectacular style with a bustling crowd casting an apprehensive atmosphere with the knowledge of what is to come in the days ahead. […]

Simon Delestre Dashes to Beat the World’s Best in the $62,500 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Qualifier CSIO 5*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 20, 2024 – International show jumping competition got underway on Wednesday, highlighted by the $62,500 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSIO 5*. While all 40 athletes competing in the Longines League of Nations™ are guaranteed a starting spot in Thursday evening’s $330,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix […]

Blood Earns the Diamond! Julien Anquetin is the Ace of the €400,000 Hermès Grand Prix CSI 5*

Paris, France – March 18, 2024 – The statue of the French general Maréchal Joffre situated in front of the Military Academy at the entrance to the Grand Palais Éphémère, doubtless appreciated the showstopping spectacle. The grand finale of the fourteenth edition of the Saut Hermès, the €400,000 […]

French Supremacy in the Top Five! Super Simon Delestre Leads the French Musketeers in the €62,000 GL Events Prize CSI 5*

Paris, France – March 16, 2024 – The Marseillaise rang out around the Grand Palais Éphémère again at the end of the €62,000 GL Events Prize CSI 5* won by Simon Delestre (FRA). From eastern France, the French rider, paired with Olga van de Kruishoeve, a 10-year-old (BWP) […]

Edward Levy & Confidence d’Ass Conquer the Prix du Grand Palais CSI 5*

Paris, France – March 15, 2024 – Late morning this Friday, French rider Edward Lévy (FRA) won the €28,200 Prix du Grand Palais CSI 5*, the first event of the Saut Hermès, hosted in the Grand Palais Éphémère arena. Riding Confidence d’Ass, a 12-year-old French Saddle mare, the […]

Riders & Horses for the Saut Hermès CSI 5* at the Grand Palais

Paris, France – March 14, 2024 – The countdown is over as one of the most iconic showjumping events begins this Friday in the French capital. The 2024 Saut Hermès promises many thrills and spills as six riders ranked amongst the top ten in the world go head-to-head […]

Saut Hermès: 14th Edition Welcomes the Elite of Showjumping & their Flying Beasts to the Grand Palais!

Paris, France – March 14, 2024 –  On March 15, 16 and 17, the Hermès house will welcome sixty of the world’s best riders and their horses to the Grand Palais Éphémère for three days of competition labeled 5*, the highest level of international competitions. Twenty international hopefuls […]

Pénélope Leprévost Lights Up for Another Win at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 18, 2024 – The third week of the XXX Andalucía Sunshine Tour is off to a flying start and the Barceló Big Tour Speed Challenge CSI 4* was our biggest class on Thursday. Featuring obstacles set at 1.50 meters in the […]

Pénélope Leprévost & Texas Conquer the Dunas de Barbate Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 18, 2024 – In the €106,675 Dunas de Barbate Grand Prix CSI 4* today, there was a thrilling five horse jump-off. First to go Philip Weishaupt (GER) setting the time to beat at 36.48 seconds, aboard Coby 8. This challenge led to […]

Julien Epaillard & Dubai du Cedre Dash to First in the €115,000 Anemone HorseTrucks Grand Prix of Amsterdam CSI 5*-W

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 27, 2023 – A year minus one day after his spectacular victory in the Amsterdam round of the World Cup, Julien Epaillard (FRA) took that other top prize of Jumping Amsterdam in equally spectacular fashion: the €115,000 Anemone HorseTrucks Grand Prix of Amsterdam […]

Julien Anquetin & Blood Diamond du Pont Impress the Most in €105,700 Speed Challenge CSI 5*-W at Leipzig

Leipzig, Germany – January 19, 2024 – Julien Anquetin (FRA) and Blood Diamond du Pont have been one of the most consistent combinations representing France at the top of the sport and once again they proved that competing at the 2024 Partner Pferd – Leipzig CSI 5*-W on […]

Kevin Staut & Visconti du Telman Victorious in the €200,000 Longines Grand Prix of Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 13, 2024 – French flag flies the highest! Kevin Staut (FRA) with Visconti du Telman opened a weekend of top sport at the 2024 Longines CHI Classics Basel CSI 5*-W wining the €200,000 Longines Grand Prix of Basel CSI 5*-W. Forty-two combinations took part […]

Roger-Yves Bost Races to the Best Start Possible at the Longines CHI Classics in Basel

Basel, Switzerland – January 11, 2024 – France got off to a flying start at the 2024 edition of the Longines CHI Classics – Basel CSI 5*-W as Roger-Yves Bost (FRA) and Ever de Turan topped the €30,300 Thermoplan Prize CSI 5*-W. The Frenchman and the flew around […]

Kevin Staut & Visconti du Telman Thrive in the $60,000 Prix des Communes Genevoises CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 08, 2023 – Friday afternoon, the Prix des Communes Genevoises offered CSI 5* riders a second chance to obtain their qualifying ticket for Sunday’s Rolex Grand Prix. The winners of this event, the French Kevin Staut (FRA) and Visconti du Telman, set a benchmark […]

Victor Bettendorf Blazes to Second Straight Victory at the CHI Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 07, 2023 – Victor Bettendorf (LUX) took the CHI Geneva 5* by storm on Friday, claiming the first two FEI-classes of the renowned showjumping event. After winning the CHF $10,100 Radio Lac Prize CSI 5* with Big Star des Forêts, Bettendorf was victorious again, this time teaming […]