Amsterdam, The Netherldands – January 23, 2025 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2025 Jumping Amsterdam CSI 5*-W, the home of the home of the 12 leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ – Western European League next Sunday. The Ruiters in Orange look to make […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 15, 2024 – What excitement this year! The €1,205,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva CSI 5* will undoubtedly be a highlight in the long history of this unique CHI tournament. And in the end, this prestigious award went to a pair who deserves to […]
Maastricht, The Netherlands – November 09, 2024 – Harrie Smolders (NED) could finally cross something of his bucket list: his very first victory in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Maastricht CSI 4*. In a thrilling jump-off that turned into a true showdown between international top riders, Smolders secured […]
Lyon, France – November 03, 2024 – Richard Vogel (GER) on United Touch S flew to victory in the FEI Jumping World Cup™ qualifier in Lyon (FRA) this evening, wowing the crowd in the process. Vogel modestly gave all credit to his horse, United Touch S as […]
Lyon, France – November 01, 2024 – A total of 47 riders took part in the €105,500 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5*-W. In the end, only eight pairings found the answers to the 13 obstacles and 16 difficulties on the course designed by French course designer Grégory Bodo […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 25, 2024 – The whole equestrian world witnessed an exhilarating triumph as Lorenzo de Luca (ITA), aboard Denver de Talma, captured a heart-stirring victory in the €308,600 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5*. After seven years without an LGCT Grand […]
Versailles, France – August 05, 2024 – French speed king Julien Epaillard (FRA) and his queen Dubai du Cedre clinched the coveted last-to-go spot in tomorrow’s Individual Jumping Final with the quickest clear round in today’s qualifying competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Versailles (FRA). From a […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 26, 2024 – Once again, it’s showtime for showjumping at the Longines Tops International Arena (LTIA) with the running of the second week of the Summer Festival there. Harrie Smolders (NED), Kevin Staut (FRA), Bertram Allen (IRL), Nicola Philippaerts (BEL), Lorenzo de Luca (ITA), […]
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 […]
The Dutch Equestrian Federation announced team members for all the equestrian disciplines at the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. The show jumping riders close the line. Their Olympic competition is scheduled for the period from 1 to 6 August. National coach Jos Lansink is looking forward […]
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 23, 2024 – We close off the 75th CHIO Rotterdam with another win for Dutch: Marc Houtzager (NED) was untouchable in the jump-off of the Grand Prix of Rotterdam this Sunday afternoon. With 36.07 seconds, he stayed just ahead of Germany’s Christian Kukuk (GER), […]
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 20, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the CHIO Rotterdam! The countdown for the Olympics is winding down and the event provides one of the last chances for riders to make a good impression on Chefs d’Equipe. 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 Nations™ 2024 series which takes place in Rotterdam, The Netherlands in ten days time, and for Belgium, France and Great Britain the pressure will […]
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 23, 2024 – The Dutch Equestrian Federation (KNHS) released a statement announcing the long-list of riders and horses of the discipline of showjumping for the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. National coach Jos Lansink has a well-stocked list of strong combinations […]
Harrie Smolders, Walter Lelie and Niels Fabrie don’t organize many SLF Horse Auctions, but when they do, you know they have found a group of very special horse. That’s exactly the case for their Christmas Auction that runs from December 19-22. Just in time to get your loved […]
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 […]
