Tag: FEI

Casas Novas Announces the Official Launch of the Website for the Longines FEI Jumping European Championship – A Coruña

​A Coruña, Spain – April 15, 2025  – The Jumping European Championship of Casas Novas launches its official website with all the competition information: www.casasnovasfeijumping2025.com The new digital platform will be the main source for news, information, schedules, and other essential details about the Longines FEI Jumping European Championship A […]

Starting Order Announced for the First Jumping Competition Today at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final – Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – April 03, 2025 – The order of play for today’s opening competition of the 45th edition of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final in Basel has been revealed following the draw to determine the starting order,  which took place in the city’s St. Jakobshalle this evening. […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Ocala CSI 5*-W this Week

Ocala, Florida – February 12, 2025 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) – Ocala, event that hosts the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Ocala CSI 5*-W next Saturday. Kristen Vanderveen (USA), Ben Maher (GBR), Kent Farrington (USA), Lillie Keenan (USA), Laura Kraut (USA), […]

Teams Announced for the Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 29, 2025 – Following the immense success of the inaugural series of the 2024 Longines League of Nationsâ„¢, it returns under the same format for 2025 and promises to deliver top class sport as the world’s top ten Jumping nations […]

Dèjà Vu! Dutch Delighted! Marc Houtzager & Sterrehof’s Dante Dazzle to Win Word Cup on Home Turf Again!

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 26, 2025 – In front of a sell-out partisan crowd, Dutchman Marc Houtzager (NED) aboard his long-term partner, the 17-year-old Sterrehof’s Dante, delivered two faultless performances to win the Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM leg in Amsterdam (NED). It was a case of déjà vu for […]

Italy Excited to Bring their ‘Hunger’ to the 2025 Longines League of Nationsâ„¢

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 18, 2024 – The 2025 series of the Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ will once again showcase the top 10 ranked nations as they compete in one of the most prestigious team Jumping events in equestrian sport. As we look towards the first leg in Abu […]

Ingmar De Vos Elected as President of the International Horse Sports Confederation

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 09, 2024 – Ingmar De Vos, President of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), was unanimously elected as the International Horse Sports Confederation (IHSC) President, and Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chair of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), was elected as the IHSC Vice-President at the […]

Christian Kukuk Amongst Winners at the 2024 FEI Awards Gala

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – November 13, 2024 – Saadiyat Island truly became the ‘Island of Happiness’ on Wednesday evening as the Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas welcomed the equestrian world’s finest for the 2024 FEI Awards Gala presented by Longines. Peden Bloodstock FEI Best […]

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

Verona, Italy – November 07, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2024 Fieracavalli – Jumping Verona CSI 5*-W, Italy’s most traditional indoor horse show. Across the ocean two more five-star attractions promise to keep fans glued to their screens too. First, the Royal Horse Show CSI […]

Michael Pender & HHS Mercedes Triumph in the 7-Year-Old World Championship Final

Lanaken, Belgium – September 22, 2024 â€“ The 2024 FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses concluded on Sunday with a sensational final in the 7-year-old horses. The atmosphere was electric and the excitement high, with Irish rider Michael Pender (IRL) adding another victory to his already […]

Kent Farrington & Greya Back in the Game Winning the $340,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ – Traverse City CSI 5*-W

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 15, 2024 – World no. 10, Kent Farrington (USA) claimed the $340,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Traverse City CSI 5*-W on Sunday as the FEI North American League made its debut at Traverse City Horse Shows during the Tournament of Champions. As […]

Las Vegas Leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Cancelled

Lausanne, Switzerland – September 13, 2024 – Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Organising Committee for the Las Vegas qualifier of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ – North American League has decided to cancel the event for the 2024 – 2025 season.  The FEI is evaluating the situation […]

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 […]

North American League World Cup Show Jumping Takes the Spotlight this Week at Traverse City!

Traverse City, Michigan — September 10, 2024 — This week marks a significant moment in Traverse City Horse Shows history as we host our inaugural Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Traverse City CSI 5*-W. Traverse City is the first stop for athletes from across the globe as they compete […]

Beating the Heat in Versailles: FEI Implements Climate Mitigation Protocols

Versailles, France – July 31, 2024 – Olympic Equestrian Dressage competitions got underway today with comprehensive heat and humidity protocols put in place by the FEI in response to rising temperatures, in Versailles. “While we strive for all equestrian events to take place in optimal climatic conditions, it is […]

A Coruña to Host the 2025 FEI Jumping European Championship

Casas Novas, La Coruña, Spain – July 11, 2024 – A Coruña (ESP) has been confirmed as the host city of the FEI European Championship in the Olympic discipline of Jumping for 2025. The event will be held between 16 and 20 July 2025 and it will be […]

Equestrian Center in Temecula Proposed as New Venue for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles

Temecula, California, USA – July 16, 2024 – The Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) has announced plans to move equestrian and para equestrian competitions to an existing purpose-built facility in Temecula, Southern California, emphasising sustainability, legacy, and fiscal responsibility in their […]

It’s Crunch Time at the Rotterdam Leg of the Longines League of Nations

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 14, 2024 –The teams have been confirmed for the fourth and last leg of the inaugural Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ 2024 series which takes place in Rotterdam, The Netherlands in ten days time, and for Belgium, France and Great Britain the pressure will […]

FEI Board Pledges CHF 1 Million to Deliver New Equine Welfare Strategy Action Plan

Lausanne, Switzerland – June 11, 2024 – The FEI Board has unanimously approved an Equine Welfare Strategy Action Plan and established a dedicated Equine Welfare Fund of CHF 1 million (USD 1’119’000; EUR 1’030’000) to launch the plan. The decision was taken during the Board’s in-person meeting at […]

Nations Vie for Spots in the 2025 Longines League of Nations Series

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 13, 2024 – With just a few days to go before the fourth and last qualifier of the Longines League of NationsTM 2024 in Rotterdam (NED) before the Final in Barcelona (ESP) on 6 October, nations are already looking at their options for qualifying […]

Amanda Derbyshire & Cornwall BH Conquer the $120,000 Two Trees Distilling Co. Grand Prix CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 08, 2024 – Continuing to capitalize on multiple wins and top placings in Tryon Stadium, Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) saw the top of the podium in the $120,000 Two Trees Distilling Co. Grand Prix CSI 3* to close out the The Tryon Spring […]

Amy Millar & Christiano Put Canada First on Opening Day at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 07, 2024 – Amy Millar (CAN) not only addressed the fan frenzy over a potential first-ever all-female Olympic Canadian equestrian team but also managed to steal the spotlight in the feature class at Spruce Meadows’ Continental CSI 5*. Thursday’s test saw […]

FEI Agrees on New Broadcast Partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery

Lausanne, Switzerland – May 05, 2024 – The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has agreed a new multi-year partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) that will see major events on the international equestrian circuit screened in 75 markets across Europe and Asia. • Long-term FEI and WBD agreement will […]

Henrik von Eckermann & King Edward Claim their Second Consecutive Longines FEI Jumping World Final Crown!

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – April 20, 2024 – For the second year in a row Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and the extraordinary King Edward reigned supreme at the 2024 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Final in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia tonight. In Wednesday’s opening competition they threw down […]

FEI Statement on Equine Fatality at FEI Jumping World Cup Final

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – April 18, 2024 – It is with great sadness that we announce that the US horse Chromatic BF, ridden by Jill Humphrey, has passed away during the FEI World Cup Final. Chromatic BF had returned to the stables after competition on the evening of […]

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

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – April 17, 2024 – The countdown is over, it’s showtime for showjumping at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final CSI 5*-W in the Saudi capital. After winning the final last year, Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) & King Edward are back to defend their crown. […]

Destiny is Drawn! Three-time Champion Marcus Ehning To Go First in World Cup Final Opener

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia –  April 17, 2024 –The draw for the starting order for today’s opening competition at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Final 2024 took place last night at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Riyadh (KSA), and three-time champion, Germany’s Marcus Ehning (GER), […]

Super Swede Close to Major Milestone! Henrik von Eckermann: The Best Rider in the World for Almost Two Years!

Lausanne, Switzerland – April 04, 2024 – Henrik Von Eckermann (SWE) has kept the crown of the best rider in the world for the the 21st month in a row, just three months away for completing the two-year milestone. According to the Longines FEI Individual Rider Ranking, the “Super […]

World Cup League Action Wraps up Around the Globe Before Grand Finale in Riyadh

Ocala, Florida, USA – March At the end of another busy season, the final standings are confirmed in all 12 FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ 2023/2024 Leagues around the globe. A total of 719 athletes from 64 countries competed across six continents, and 525 collected points on their respective […]

Daniel Coyle & Incredible Impress the Most in the $200,000 Longines FEI World Cup – Ocala CSI 4*-W

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 17, 2024 – World Cup success is nothing new for Daniel Coyle (IRL), but he reached another milestone Sunday at the Live Oak International (USA) when he topped the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Ocala aboard his exciting new mount, Incredible. “I’ve had […]