Tag: France

Equestrian Sport, the Olympic Games & the French Connection

Lausanne, Switzerland – July 11, 2024 – French aristocrat, Baron Pierre de Coubertin, was founder of the Modern Olympic Games and co-founder of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and this year, from 26 July to 11 August, the capital of his home country, Paris, will become only the second […]

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 […]

A Senior Performance by François Mathy Jr. to Win €25,500 Special Two-Phase CSI 3* at Grimaud

Grimaud, France – May 12, 2022 – First to set off in the major class of the day at the Hubside Jumping Grimaud-Golfe de Saint-Tropez, the Belgian François Mathy Jr. (BEL), at the controls of Casanova de L’Herse, was not dethroned by the 25 other competitors at the […]

Sizzling Saint Tropez Set for Dramatic 5th Leg of the 2022 Longines Global Champions Tour

Saint Tropez, France – May 10, 2022 – For the eighth year the Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show, the 5th leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour, is returning to Ramatuelle’s renowned Pampelonne Beach, from 19 to 21 May 2022, where glamour and very high-level sport will go […]

Belgium Nips France to Win €250,000 Nations Cup of CSIO 5* at La Baule

La Baule, France – May 06, 2022 – The stands of the François André stadium were full this Friday, the day of the Nations Cup – Ville de La Baule CSIO 5*. And the show was up to the expectations of the spectators: there was great sport, suspense and […]

Le Grand Parquet de Fontainebleau: The Return of the French Championships & International Horse Show CSI 4* this Week

Fontainebleau, France – April 18, 2021 – For many years, the Grand Parquet de Fontainebleau has been considered one of the finest showgrounds in the world and has played host to the century’s best riders. Under the impetus of the French Equestrian Federation, in association with GL events […]

Riders & Horses for the Hubside Jumping CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – April 12, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping again at the Hubside Jumping de Grimaud with the running of the first five-star event of the year there. Winner of the €80,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 3* last Sunday, Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and his flying beasts […]

Nicolas Delmotte & Dallas Vegas Batilly on Top Form at the Hubside Jumping CSI 3*

Grimaud, France – April 08, 2022 – Nicolas Delmotte (FRA) and Dallas Vegas Batilly were at their very best on their brilliant victory in the €25,500 Hubside Jumping Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* on Friday during the first week of the Hubside Jumping Spring Tour CSI 3* & 2*. Besides […]

Marlon Zanotelli Masters the Course in Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Leipzig

Grimaud, France – April 07, 2022 – Marlon Módolo Zanotelli (BRA) mastered the course and the competition last Thursday during the Partner Pferd CSI 3*. Currently the Brazilian teamed up with Luigi d’Eclipse for the win in the €15,000 Leipziger Messe Prize CSI 3*. Zanotelli and the 11-year-old […]

Julien Anquetin Pulls out All the Aces for Another Win at the Hubside Jumping CSI 3*

Grimaud, France – April 08, 2022 – Catch them if you can! Julien Anquetin (FRA) has been the star of the Hubside Jumping CSI 3* & CSI 2* the past two days. This time, the Frenchman flew to victory in the €15,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 3*, held during […]

Julien Anquetin & Blood Diamond du Pont Shine the Brightest at the Hubside Jumping CSI 3*

Grimaud, France – April 07, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping once again at the 2022 edition of the Hubside Jumping at Grimaud and the French got off to a great start, claiming the top three positions in Thursday’s feature class, the €25,500 Hubside Jumping Special Two Phase […]

2022 Edition of the Jumping International de Bordeaux Cancelled

Bordeaux, France – January 14, 2022 – Due to the health restrictions imposed on sporting events and shows by the French government on 27 December, the 2022 edition of the Jumping International de Bordeaux cannot be held. The Organizing Committee of the Jumping International de Bordeaux and the Salon du […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the €100,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ratières, France – December 05, 2021 – It’s showtime for showjumping during the first edition of the Hubside Jumping Valence Winter Tour and they have saved the best for last, the €100,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 4*, starting at 14:30 PM local time. A total of 32 combinations […]

Jumping International de La Baule Announces Rolex as Title Sponsor & Higher Purse

La Baule, France – November 30, 2021 – For more than 60 years, the editions of the International Jumping of La Baule, home to the prestigious CSIO 5* of France, follow one another but are not alike. And in 2022, this will be particularly the case. A new […]

Jean-Luc Mourier & Kielekoo van T&L Jump to First in €100,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ratières, Drôme, France – November 29, 2021 – A French victory to conclude the first edition of the Hubside Jumping Winter Tour in grand fashion! Jean Luc Mourier (FRA) rode Kielekoo Van T&L to win the €100,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 3*at Haras des Grillons de Ratières, in […]

Nicolas Delmotte & Ilex VP Turn on the Nitro to Win Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Valence, France – November 25, 2021 – Nicolas Delmotte (FRA) and Ilex VP turned on the nitro to dash for the cash in the €10,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 3* on Thursday during the first edition of the Hubside Jumping de Valence’s Winter Tour. Once again, the Frenchman […]

Simon Delestre & Hermes Ryan Soar to First in €25,400 Boehringer-Ingelheim Prize CSI 5*

Lyon, France – October 30, 2021 – This morning, the CSI 5* at the Longines Equita Lyon International Equestrian Competition opened with a 1.50m class against the clock sponsored by Boehringer-Ingelheim. Forty-five couples started the class to battle it out for the victory and register their name on […]

Holly Smith & Fruselli Fly the Highest in €25,654 Groupama Prize CSI 5*-W at Lyon

Lyon, France – October 29, 2021 – Start of the CSI 5* competition at Longines Equita Lyon with the Prix Groupama with temps différé (single phase) timing. The big names of the circuit came to get things going and take the temperature of the event. The third rider out, the […]

Janika Sprunger & Carlotta Spring to First in €27,560 Institut Estherderm Prize CSI 2* at Equita Lyon

Lyon, France – October 28, 2021 – After coming off a break due to motherhood Janika Sprunger (SUI) was back and not only that, the Swiss rode Carlotta to victory in the €27,560 Institut Estherderm Prize CSI 2* on Thursday during the Longines Equita Lyon CSI 5*-W & […]

Julien Gonin & Caprice de Guinfard Turn on the Turbo to Win €25,400 Prix France Étalons CSI 4* at Saint-Lô

St Lô, France – October 21, 2021 – Julien Gonin (FRA) jumped to victory in the feature class of the first day of the Jumping International de Saint Lô CSI 4* & 2* at the Pôle Hippique de Saint-Lô. The Frenchman rode Caprice de Guinfard to top honors […]

The Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™: 9 Riders out of the World’s Top 12 Expected in Lyon

Lyon, France – October 20, 2021 – The Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League, a key event during the winter season, was launched last weekend in Oslo, Norway. From 27 to 31 October, the Longines Equita Lyon, Concours Hippique International, will play host to the second […]

Nothing but Gold for Guy Williams & Rouge de Ravel in €30,000 Hubside Special Two Phase Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – October 16, 2021 – To continue a great Saturday afternoon of sport, another CSI 5* class awaited the riders and the public, a 1.50m speed. Great Britain’s Guy Williams (GBR) riding Rouge de Ravel, previously winners here at Grimaud in September in a 1.45m, repeated their […]

Benoit Cernin & Vitalhorse Cekanane de Ushara Excel in €25,400 Hubside Jump Off Challenge CSI 2*

Grimaud, France – October 15, 2021 – France’s Benoit Cernin (FRA)was certainly the star of the day at the Hubside Jumping CSI 5* & 2*. Before going on to win the €65,000 Hubside Jump-Off Challenge CSI 5*, the Frenchman also claimed top honors in the €25,400 Hubside Jump Off […]

Back-to-Back Victories for Benoit Cernin! Frenchman & Uitlanders du Ter Top €65,000 Hubside Jump-Off Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – October 15, 2021 – This Friday is a day that the Frenchman Benoit Cernin will certainly remember! Together with Vitalhorse Cekanane de Ushara and Uitlanders du Ter he won, successively, the €25,400 Hubside Jump Off Challenge CSI 2* and the €65,000 Hubside Jump-Off Challenge CSI […]

The World’s Best Gather for One Last Prance & Dance at the Hubside Fall Tour CSI 5* & 2*

Grimaud, France – October 13, 2021 – After three weeks of intense competition, the Hubside Fall Tour, embarks on its last days of classes in 2021 from Wednesday October the 14th until Sunday, offering, once again, a great sporting rendezvous. Winner of the last 5* Grand Prix held in Grimaud, […]

Benoit Cernin & Cookie de Vesvre Accelerate to Win Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – October 09, 2021 – Frenchman Benoit Cernin (FRA) was also in great form and very much in view last Saturday, winning two speed classes: the 1.50m in the CSI 4* and the 1.45m in the CSI 2*. A little later the French Marseillaise was heard again […]

Julien Epaillard & Cheyenne d’Auge Top €25,400 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2*

Grimaud, France – October 10, 2021 – Earlier, France’s Julien Epaillard (FRA) came under the spotlight with Cheyenne d’Auge, with whom he won the €25,400 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2*. The CSI 2*  took place in the Grimaud arena before the major CSI 4* class. With 56 starters and […]

Harold Boisset & T’Obetty du Domaine Dominate in €25,400 Hubside Jump-Off Challenge CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – October 09, 2021 – This saturday at Grimaud, Harold Boisset (FRA) won the Hubside Jump-off Challenge Prix with his faithful T’Obetty du Domaine. On this lovely mild autumnal Saturday, the Marseillaise was heard on the Riviera thanks to the victory of Harold Boisset and his long-standing […]

François Jr Mathy & Casanova de L’Herse Conquer €25,400 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – October 08, 2021 – The Belgian François Mathy Jr (BEL) won the CSI 4* speed at 1.45m. Riding Casanova de L’Herse, a 13 year old grey stallion ( Ugano Sitte x Kashmir Van Schuttershof) who secured victory by finishing 50 hundredths of a second ahead of the […]

Julien Epaillard & Cheyenne d’Auge Claim €25,400 Hubside Jump-Off Challenge CSI 2*

Grimaud, France – October 08, 2021 –  Two wins the day before, one on Friday! Julien Epaillard (FRA) is unstoppable ! “He even gave himself the luxury of braking” was heard as the Frenchman was about to jump the final obstacle. Against 9 others in the jump-off, and piloting […]