Maastricht, The Netherlands – November 08, 2023 – The indoor season has hit full gear this week at the 2023 Jumping Indoor Maastricht CSI 4*. Led by the likes of Jeroen Dubbeldam (NED), Harrie Smolders (NED), Maikel van der Vleuten (NED), Willem Greve (NED), Marc Houtzager (NED), Sanne […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 28, 2023 – In an entry destined for the history books, the unstoppable Harrie Smolders has claimed the esteemed title of the 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour Champion of Champions, marking a moment that will endure through the ages. Securing this title for […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 24, 2023 – As the third and final Longines Global Champions Tour Championship contender, Harrie Smolders (NED) is without doubt the most consistent of the trio in terms of his performances throughout the year. From a staggering four consecutive podiums, 9 LGCT Grand […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 22, 2023 – The equestrian world is buzzing with anticipation as the prestigious Longines Global Champions Tour Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, are set to take place on October 26 – 28. As the pinnacle of the 2023 season, the Finals promises to […]
Barcelona, Spain – September 30, 2023 – Harrie Smolders (NED) rode Deesse de Kerglenn in convincing form to clinch victory in the €52,600 Queen’s Cup – Segura Viudas Trophy CSIO 5*, with a winning round. Out of the 48 riders who entered the competition, 12 of them qualified for […]
London, England – August 13, 2023 – Capturing the hearts and headlines alike, Jessica Springsteen (USA) rocketed to victory in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London CSI 5* with Don Juan van de Donkhoeve as Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) had to settle for second place once […]
Riesenbeck, Germany – July 23, 2023 – Stage 11 of the Longines Global Champions Tour reached a climax in the thrilling €315,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 5*. Held at the magnificent venue, the event drew an enthusiastic crowd, witnessing top-notch sport and providing […]
A Coruña, Spain – July 19, 2023 – The A Coruña stage of Longines Global Champions Tour looked like it was going hand Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) the last leg up towards his first ever LGCT title. The dutchman, alongside 8 other riders, qualified for the jump-off and as […]
A Coruña, La A Coruña, Spain – July 15, 2023 – Bertram Allen (IRL) emerged victorious in the lightning fast €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of A Coruña, presented by Casas Novas. Riding the exceptional Pacino Amiro, Allen won his first LGCT Grand Prix since 2018. […]
A Coruña, Spain – July 14, 2023 – A Coruña, a picturesque coastal city in Spain, was electrified today with equestrian excitement as it played host to the thrilling and crucial tenth stage of the 2023 GCL team series. It was Ben Maher (GBR) with Ginger Blue and Harrie […]
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 23, 2023 – On a day of very differing fortunes for the eight competing countries, The Netherlands won through on home ground at the third leg of the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Europe Division 1 series in Rotterdam (NED) Friday afternoon. Victory […]
St. Gallen, Switzerland — June 04, 2023 — As the finale of the Longines CSIO St. Gallen 2023, the €152,500 Longines Grand Prix of Switzerland CSIO 5* was carried out. Forty-four pairs had been able to qualify for the Grand Prix on the previous days of the tournament, among […]
Madrid, Spain – May 12, 2023 – The much-awaited Global Champions League of Madrid CSI 5* presented by Caixabank was a spectacular showcase of world-class talent. As the prestigious Club de Campo Villa de Madrid filled with a large and enthusiastic audience. On the opening day of the […]
Between his preparations for the FEI World Cup Finals, showjumping rider Harrie Smolders (NED) was busy selecting the best up-and-coming talents for the highly anticipated SLF Auction. He hosts the online auction together with his friends and fellow horsemen Walter Lelie and Niels Fabrie. From April 24-26, more […]
Omaha, Nebraska, USA – April 08, 2023 – Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and the brilliant gelding King Edward wrote another page of equestrian history when becoming the first-ever Swedish winners of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ when taking the 2023 title in Omaha (USA) last night. In a gripping two-round […]
Omaha, Nebraska, USA – March 30, 2023 –The wait is almost over and the excitement is sizzling….just a week to go to the start of the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final in which a crack field of horse-and-rider combinations will battle for the supreme title of indoor jumping. […]
Paris, France – March 19, 2023 – The history of the Saut Hermès is forever entwined with that of Luxembourg thanks to Victor Bettendorf (LUX), who has added his name to the prestigious list of winners of the €400,000 Hermès Grand Prix CSI 5*. Teamed up with Mr. […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 22, 2022 – Great Britain and Ireland are two powerhouse nations of showjumping and their athletes stole the spotlihght last Saturday at the Longines Global Champions of Riyadh CSI 5* & CSI 2*. If in one hand Ben Maher (GBR) secured his third […]
Oslo, Norway – October 10, 2022 – Next Sunday’s opening leg of the 2022/2023 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League in Oslo (NOR) looks set to be a cracker with two former series champions and five of the top-10 riders in the world rankings, including the […]
Lanaken, Belgium – April 16, 2022 – After we were able to enjoy a lot of beautiful sport in the past few days during this closing week of our 2022 Zangersheide Z-Tour, on Saturday afternoon, it was time for the first Longines Ranking class of the weekend. Fifty-six […]
Leipzig, Germany – April 10, 2022 – Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs (SUI) was rightly proud when standing top of the podium as winner of the 2022 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final CSI 5*-W in Leipzig, Germany today. He came so close to clinching the trophy at the last Final […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 11, 2022 – Also in the second international show jumping competition, the Gemeente ‘s-Hertogenbosch Prize, it was the Netherlands on top! Harrie Smolders (NED) rode his stallion Escape Z (ZANG, Emerald x Heartbreaker) almost 4 seconds faster in the 1m45 against the clock […]
s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 10, 2022 – The Dutch Masters returns from 11–13 March and will play host to the first Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of the year. The three-day show will culminate with the Rolex Grand Prix on Sunday, where the world’s best […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 12, 2021 – The world watched on in anticipation, as the final 2021 Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major – the Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* – played out at CHI Geneva 5* in Switzerland, with 16 out of the world’s current top […]
Barcelona, Spain – October 03, 2021 – For the third time since the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final was staged back in 2013, The Netherlands reigned supreme at the Real Club de Polo in Barcelona, Spain today. With the stoicism and quiet determination that has long been […]
“It is simply a picture!”, “This horse is your dream come true”, “Taking the lead and going faster” and “Business class!” Just some of the descriptions of the auction horses from SLF Horse Auctions. Original and sharp. They are for sale online. On October 11, the foals and […]
Hamburg, Germany – August 27, 2021 – There was tension right until the final fence in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Hamburg as Harrie Smolders (NED) secured his second Hamburg title as the only rider to produce a clear round on board Une de l’Othain. […]
Tokyo, Japan – July 31, 2021 – The first horse inspection for Jumping horses competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games took place at Baji Koen Equestrian Park this evening. There were two sent to the Holding Box and they will be reinspected this Sunday, being approved. They were […]
Ermelo, Netherlands – July 15, 2021 – Rob Ehrens, the Chef d’Equipe of Team Netherlands, has had to make last minute adjustments in his intended team for the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Dolinn NOP, Harrie Smolders‘s (NED) ride, is not 100% fit and will not represent the […]
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 29, 2021 – Harrie Smolders (NED) sustained an injury competing in the €52,150 Invest Mobile Prize CSI 5* last Friday at Knokke Hippique CSI 5* / 3* / 2*. The Dutchman had advanced to the jump-off of the 1.50m class, suffering a nasty fall […]
