Tag: FFE

Julien Gonin & Estrella de La Batia Blaze Past the Competition at the Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO 5*

Falsterbo, Sweden – July 12, 2024 – Besides the €200,000 Agria Falsterbo Nations Cup CSIO 5*, another major competition took place on Friday at the 2024 Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO 5*, The Agria Trophy Trophy CSIO 5*, valid as the Qualifier for the Derby. The 1.45m contest was challenged by […]

Holy Moly, Jolly Joly! Million Dollar Dreams Come True for Ines Joly in the €1.5 Million LGCT Grand Prix of the Prince of Monaco

Monaco, Monte Carlo, France – July 06, 2024 –  There were tears throughout Monte Carlo tonight as Ines Joly (FRA) and Ambassador Z clinched their first ever 5* Grand Prix win in the €1.5 million Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco. In the most […]

Riders & Horses for the Chantilly Classic CSI 4*

Chantilly, France – July 10, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2024 edition of the Chantilly Classic CSI 4* & CSI 2* with some of the best riders and their horses confirmed to go head-to-head for gold and glory, including a few who have been chosen to […]

Cannes Stars Race to Victory in the Global Champions League of Monaco Reclaiming Championship Lead

Monaco, Monte Carlo, France – July 05, 2024 – In sensational style Cannes Stars, powered by Iron Dames, rocketed to the top of the podium for the third time this season under the lights in GCL Monaco. U25 rider Sophie Hinners (GER) onboard Iron Dames Singclair and Kim […]

Simon Delestre & Olga van de Kruishoeve Shine in High-Speed Showdown at LGCT Monaco CSI 5*

Monaco, Monte Carlo, France – July 04, 2024 – On the debut day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco, Simon Delestre (FRA) and Olga van de Kruishoeve turned up the heat to clinch victory in the CSI5* 1.45m speed class, presented by the Federation Équestre De […]

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 […]

Marc Dilasser “Makes His Day” in the €164,700 UAE President Cup Challenge CSI 5*

Paris, France – June 23, 2024 – The 2024 edition of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Paris – Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping CSI 5* came to an extraordinary close as the sold-out crowd erupted for Marc Dilasser (FRA) and Make My Day Z du Gevres. The pair […]

What Dreams are Made of! Jeanne Sadran Jumps towards Stardom in the LGCT Grand Prix of Paris CSI 5*

Paris, France – June 22, 2024 – Dreams came true in the heart of Paris tonight as young French star Jeanne Sadran (FRA) clinched her first ever five-star GP victory at the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris CSI 5* presented by Ville de Paris. The […]

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, […]

Blue Skies over La Baule! Simon Delestre Leads All-French Podium in the FFE Prize CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 06, 2024 – First emotions, first joys. The 2024 edition of the Jumping International de La Baule – Officiel de France got underway on Thursday under sunny skies and in front of a packed grandstand. Simon Delestre (FRA) won the €35,000 FFE Prize CSIO 5*, the day’s […]

 Jumping International de La Baule: Four Days of Top Sport this Week!

La Baule, France – June 05, 2024 – Four days of Sport with a capital S, four days of celebration, four days fraught with emotions. A timeless classic, the Jumping International de La Baule — Officiel de France remains as vivacious and determined as ever in its pursuit of excellence. It’s on, […]

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 […]

Roger Yves Bost Blazes to Victory in the €105,500 Copa S.M. El Rey CSI 5* at Madrid

Madrid, Spain – May 18, 2024 – Taking his second win in the Copa S.M. El Rey CSI 5*, presented by Caser Grupo Helvetia Trophy, Roger Yves Bost (FRA) aboard Ballerine du Vilpion took top honours in the 48th edition of this prestigious event at the Longines Global […]

Hamburg Derby Dreams! Dune du Ru Propels Emeric George to First in Deutsche Kreditbank Qualifier CSI 4*

Hamburg, Germany – May 10, 2024 – Emeric George (FRA) is 35 years old, comes from France and has one goal: He wants to win the 93rd German Jumping Derby presented by Idee Kaffee. No Frenchman has ever won this traditional derby. “That’s why I’m here,” he smiled in […]

Riding “La Vida Loca”! Kevin Staut Storms to the Top in the €107,800 Région de Normandie Grand Prix CSI 4*

Canteleu, France – May 05, 2024 – Showjumping reached new heights at the 2024 Al Shira’aa Le Lame International – Sagrantino Showjumping CSI 4* as the €107,800 Grand Prix Région de Normandie CSI 4* took place on super Sunday. To the delight of the crowd, a familiar face […]

“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 […]