Tag: FFE

Julien Anquetin & Z Ice Cube Z Lead All-French Podium in €25,400 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 2*

Grimaud, Saint Tropez, France – May 01, 2021 – Julien Anquetin (FRA) and Z Ice Cube Z were cool under pressure in the jump-off, making sure the host nation continued to dominate by winning the €25,400 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 2* on Saturday. Riding Z Ice Cube Z, […]

Julien Epaillard & Solero Soar to First in €25,400 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Grimaud, Saint Tropez, France – April 30, 2021 – It was a fantastic Friday for the “Flying Frenchman” Julien Epaillard (FRA) at the Hubside Jumping CSI 4* & 2*. After winning the feature class of the day, the €58,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 4* earlier, he completed the […]

Mathieu Billot & Ilena S Soar to Victory at the Hubside Jumping Spring Tour CSI 2*

Grimaud, France – April 30, 2021 – Mathieu Billot (FRA) and Ilena S mastered all the obstacles on the course and the competition to win the €7,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 2* on Friday during the first week of the Hubside Spring Tour. The Frenchman and the 13-year-old […]

Riders & Horses for the Hubside Jumping Spring Tour CSI 4* & 2*

Grimaud, Grimaud, Saint Tropez, France – April 28, 2021 – On the 29th of April, the best horse and rider combinations will head towards the French Riviera and the Hubside Jumping Grimaud-Gulf of Saint-Tropez, to a show that they now know like the back of their hands, having […]

Yes, the Masters of Chantilly Will Be Taking Place!

Chantilly, France – April 21, 2021 – “Whatever it takes” (and the EEM teams have not spared any effort or energy), the Masters of Chantilly will take place! There is no doubt about that. With an audience, whether masked or not, vaccinated or not, and a gauge that […]

Countdown to The Masters of Chantilly: Less than 100 Days until a Super Spectacle!

Chantilly, France – March 30, 2021 –  New prestigious start for EEM: a Masters of Chantilly with Rolex as a partner, set in a unique world setting, located between the Château des Princes de Condé and the Great Stables, built 300 years ago by the seventh prince de […]

Longines Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5* Postponed

La Baule, France – March 29, 2021 – Traditionally held in mid-May and initially scheduled for May 13-16, 2021, the Longines Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5* has been forced to be postponed due to the unstable health context. Exceptionally this year, the legendary Baulois competition will […]

Julien Epaillard & Safari d’Auge Supreme in €51,100 Speed Challenge CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – March 5, 2021 –The third CSI 5* competition of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha saw international combinations rocket around the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. The 1.50m speed class had twenty-six starters and eight of those jumped clear rounds, meaning the riders really […]

Eric Navet & Cadillac Jack Soar to Win $36,600 Desert Flight Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Thermal, California – February 26, 2021 – The Grand Prix Stadium continued with international show jumping competition Friday morning with the $36,600 Desert Flight Speed Challenge CSI 3*. Thirty-three horse and rider pairings challenged the twelve obstacle course designed by Bernardo Cabral (POR), who had riders putting the […]

Nicolas Delmotte & Urvoso du Roch Dominate €51,650 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Oliva Nova

Valencia, Spain – February 28, 2021 – The third and last week of 2021 Spring MET II in Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded with the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 3*. Run under a strict Covid-19 policy and with no audience present, a mix of […]

Julien Epaillard & Safari d’Auge Speed to Another Victory at the Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab 5*

Doha, Qatar – February 27, 2021 – Besides the €410,000 Commercial Bank Grand Prix CSI 5*, presented by Longines, the final day of the 2021 Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab 5* also featured another five-star class. After winning the €25,400 Two-Phase Special Class CSI 5* on the first […]

Nicolas Delmotte & Citadin du Chatellier Turn on the Nitro to Win Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 25, 2021 – Nicolas Delmotte (FRA) and Citadin du Chatellier turned on the nitro to win the Speed Challenge CSI 3* on Thursday during the third week of Spring MET II at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. Riding the 2012 Selle Français bay gelding […]

Julien Epaillard & Safari d’Auge Top €25,400 Two-Phase Special Class CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – February 25, 2021 – Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab presented by Longines 2021, the signature event of Al Shaqab, a member of Qatar Foundation, got off to an exciting start at the iconic Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. The eighth edition of the international event […]

Olivier Perreau & Venizia D’Aiguilly are Victorious at the Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 19, 2021 – Today was an intense day of competition here at the Dehesa Montenmedio installations.  There were classes at all the levels and 6 arenas were at full swing all day.  With Sunday’s Equine America Grand Prix looming on the […]

Morgan Bordat & Uma are the Masters of the Day at the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour CSI 3*

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 19, 2021 – The French flag was raised high above the rest on Friday during the fourth week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Morgan Bordat (FRA) and Uma were at their very best to win the feature […]

Harold Boisset & T’Obetty du Domaine Fly the Highest at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 18, 2021 – The seesaw battle Harold Boisset (FRA) made his presence known once again  at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour, claiming top honors aboard T’Obetty du Domaine in the €25,800 Speed Challenge CSI 3*, one of the qualifiers for the Grand Prix during the second […]

Guillaume Batillat & Baby Love are the Best in €25,500 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Valencia

Valencia, Spain – February 14, 2021 – Guillaume Batillat (FRA) and Baby Love galloped towards victory in the €25,500 Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday during the third week of the CES Valencia Spring Tour. Sixty two combinations entered the ring to compete in the 1.45m jump-off class […]

Julien “Flying Frenchman” Epaillard Flies to First in Grand Prix CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 14, 2021 – It was a French affair in Sunday’s €30,450 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 2* at the Spring MET in Oliva Nova, Spain, as Julien Epaillard (FRA) again proved to be unstoppable – even for his notoriously fast […]

Julien Epaillard & Kosmo van Hof Ter Boone Cruise to Victory at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 11, 2021 – A familiar “Flying Frenchman” was back on top of the podium on Thursday during the first week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour’s Spring MET II. Perhaps the winningest rider at the venue the past two years, Julien Epaillard (FRA) rode […]

Titouan Schumacher & Atome Z Speed to First Place in €51,700 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 07, 2021 – Titouan Schumacher (FRA) and Atome Z sped to victory on Sunday in the €51,700 Grand Prix CSI 3* during the second week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Forty-four combinations entered the Francisco Moura Arena […]

Thibault Lacrevaz & Calinka de Boyer Top €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2* at Valencia

Valencia, Spain – February 04, 2021 – The French flag stood high above the rest on Friday during the second week of the spring edition of the CES Valencia Tour. Thibault Lacrevaz (FRA) and Calinka de Boyer overcame the favorites in the  €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2*. The […]

Julien Epaillard & Queeletta are the Quickest to Win €51,950 CHG Grand Prix CSI 3* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 31, 2021 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Queeletta (Quality 9 x Landor S) concluded the third week of competition at the Spring MET 2021 with a victory in the CSI3* 1.50m Grand Prix presented by CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A. Run under strict […]

Alexandra Paillot Announces the Retirement of Polias de Blondel

Paris, France – January 28, 2021 – Alexandra Paillot (FRA) has announced the retirement of her top horse Polias de Blondel. Originally, the gelding had been ridden by Ronan Lerat (FRA) who competed him at the 1,2 and three-star level before the Selle Français joined Alexandra in 2014. […]

Julien Epaillard Wins the “Battle of Speed” at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 21, 2021 – The main ring at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour was once again battle of speed specialists on Thursday during the second week of Spring MET I. As many times before, Julien Epaillard (FRA) and David Will (GER) were the main characters […]

Julien Epaillard & Usual Suspect d’Auge Jump to First in €30,600 CHG Grand Prix CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 17, 2021 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Usual Suspect d’Auge triumphed in the €30,600 Grand Prix CSI 2* for the CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A Trophy on Sunday to conclude the first week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Spring Series. Once again, the speedy Frenchman was supreme aboard the 12-year-old Selle […]

Eight Nations Confirmed to Compete at Longines FEI Nations Cup CSIO 5* at La Baule

La Baule, France – January 14, 2021 – The 2021 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ for European Division 1 will be kicked off in La Baule from the 13th to the 16th of May. The only French leg among seven European qualifiers before the world final in Barcelona […]

FFE Announces French Longlist for Tokyo Olympic Games

Paris, France – January 07, 2021 – The French Equestrian Federation (FFE) has issued a statement announcing the long-list of showjumping team members for the upcoming Olympic Games this year. The list is used for the pre-selection of the French team for Tokyo and can evolve to include […]

Julien Epaillard Scores a One-two in $450,000 SAEF Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5*-W at Riyadh

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – December 17, 2020 – The second week of the Diryah Equestrian Festival got underway on Thursday and it was Julien Epaillard (FRA) who stole the spot. The “Flying Frenchman” claimed a one-two in the feature class of the day, the Big Tour’s $450,000 SAEF […]

Wilfrid Prudhomme & Une Sauterelle Jump to Win €25,550 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain – December 06, 2020 – Wilfrid Prud Homme (FRA) and Une Sauterelle were the winners of the €25,550 Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday during the Barcelona Christmas Tour at the Real Club de Polo de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain. The Frenchman and the 2008 bay […]

Mathieu Billot & Ilena S Soar to Second Victory at the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 18, 2020 – Mathieu Billot (FRA) and Ilena S were the winners of the €25,800 Jump-off Challenge CSIO 3* yesterday during the seventh week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. After winning the €15,140 Small Grand Prix CSI 4* last week, the Frenchman and the 2008 bay Belgian Warmblood gelding (Verdi […]