Tag: Henrik von Eckermann

Riders & Horses for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final – Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – April 02, 2025 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final – Basel CSI 5*-W. After a hard-fought indoor season it’s time to crown a champion and the competition promises to be a thriller all the way to the grand […]

Scandinavium Rose to its Feet for the King & His Queen: Henrik von Eckermann & Iliana in the €175,000 Gothenburg Trophy CSI 5*-W

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 22, 2025 – On Saturday evening, the €175,000 Gothenburg Trophy CSI 5*-W, sponsored by Volvo Cars was traditionally presented at the 2025 Gothenburg Horse Show. In front of a packed audience, 38 riders competed, and after a thrilling jump-off between 12 faultless pairs, Henrik […]

Déjà Vu! Henrik von Eckermann & Glamour Girl “Threepeat” in the $62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 26, 2025 – The third week of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) concluded on Sunday at Wellington International. Early on Sunday, world no 1 Henrik Von Eckermann (SWE) and Glamour Girl pulled off a hat-trick as they topped the $62,500 Hermès Classic […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Glamour Girl Strike Again in the $62,500 Adequan®  WEF Challenge Cup Round III CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 23, 2025 – World no. 1 Henrik Von Eckermann (SWE) and Glamour Girl are leaning on their experience together and proving to be unstoppable in Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup action, topping the $62,500 Adequan®  WEF Challenge Cup Round III CSI 4* yet again during […]

Sweden Sets its Sights High for Longines League of Nations™ Glory in 2025

Stockholm, Sweden – January 13, 2025 – The 2025 series of the Longines League of Nations™ will once again showcase the top 10 ranked nations as they compete in one of the most prestigious team Jumping events in equestrian sport. As we look towards the first leg in […]

Riders & Horses for the CHI of Geneva 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 10, 2024 – It’s almost showtime for showjumping at the 2024 CHI of Geneva, where the Titans of the noble sport are set to clash for gold & glory this week, highlighted by two major contests that promise to keep fans glued to screens […]

Second Day, Second Win! Henrik von Eckermann Excels at the Longines Global Champions Tour Finals in Rabat

Rabat, Morocco – October 19, 2024 –“It’s two days, two wins. So really, it couldn’t be better!” Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), World Number 1. World number one Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and Iliana claim the top spot in 1.55m Qatar’s Years of Culture as Part of the Qatar-Morocco […]

King Edward, the Small but Mighty Horse who Reigns in Equestrian Sports!

Barcelona, USA – October 04, 2024 – A total of 92 riders and 143 horses are competing over four days at the CSIO Barcelona. Athletes and horses of exceptional talent. Olympic champions, such as Christian Kukuk (GER) and his horse Checker 47, the brand-new gold medalists at the […]

Lorenzo de Luca Lights Up on the Stage of the €308,600 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5*

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 […]

Fantastic Flying Frenchman Julien Épaillard & Dubai du Cedre Claim Pole Position after Individual Qualifier at the Olympic Games

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 […]

Foot-Perfect Germans Top Thrilling Team Qualifier at the Olympics

Versailles, France – August 01, 2024 – Team Germany cruised to the top of the team standings without a blemish on their scoresheet to book the coveted last-to-go spot on tomorrow’s startlist for the Jumping Team Final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Versailles (FRA) today. Superb clear rounds […]

It’s Showtime for Showjumping! Riders & Horses Prepare to Step under the Spotlight at Versailles

Versailles, France – July 31, 2024 – It’s time for the Jumping horses to shine at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and early this morning 80 of the best in the world – including reserves/alternates – trotted up before members of the Ground Jury and Veterinary Panel at […]

Team Sweden Conquers Thrilling Home Victory in the €200,000 Agria Falsterbo Nations Cup CSIO 5*

Falsterbo, Sweden – July 12, 2024 – The sun shone brightly over Falsterbo Horse Show’s International Jumping Arena as ten of the worlds best jumping nations went head to head in the prestigious €200,000 Agria Falsterbo Nations Cup CSIO 5* on friday 12th of July. After two rounds of jumping, […]

Back-to-Back Global Champions League Wins as Doha Falcons Continue their Flying Form at Stockholm

Stockholm, Sweden – June 29, 2024 – Doha Falcons triumphed for the second week in a row securing the win at GCL Stockholm presented by Norrviken. Jérôme Guery (BEL), Simon Delestre (FRA) and Julien Anquetin (FRA) in round one emerged victorious with Quel Homme de Hus, Dexter Fontenis […]

Henrik von Eckermann Looks to Secure Back-to-Back Wins at Longines Global Champions Tour of Stockholm

Stockholm, Sweden – June 25, 2024 –  The Longines Global Champions Tour heads to Stockholm June 28 – 30, 2024 for the ninth stage of the tour this week. The event promises a thrilling line up of classes showcasing some of the best horses and riders in the […]

It’s Crunch Time at the Rotterdam Leg of 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 […]

World-Class Entries Promise Spectacular Sport at Piazza di Siena this Week – Rome CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 22, 2024 – It Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann and the amazing King Edward will be the headline act when the 90th anniversary CSIO Rome – Master d’Inzeo gets underway at the beautiful Piazza di Siena next week. However the horse and rider partnership who have swept all before them in recent years […]

Henrik von Eckermann & King Edward Claim their Second Consecutive Longines FEI Jumping World Final Crown!

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – April 20, 2024 – For the second year in a row Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and the extraordinary King Edward reigned supreme at the 2024 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia tonight. In Wednesday’s opening competition they threw down […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the €600,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final III CSI 5*-W

Riyadh, Arabia – April 20, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping in the €600,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final III CSI 5*-W. Defending champions Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) & King Edward have been on fire the first two days of competition, claiming two wins towards the overall […]

Eyes on the Prize! Déjà vu! Second World Cup Final Win by Henrik von Eckermann & King Edward en Route to Defending their Crown!

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – April 18, 2024 – Defending champion Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and Swedish compatriot Peder Fredricson (SWE) held on to the top two places in the standings after finishing first and second, for the second day in a row, at the 2024 FEI Jumping World […]

Henrik von Eckermann & King Edward Claim First Jewel in Pursuit of Second World Cup Final Crown!

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – April 17, 2024 – In a dream scenario for the Swedish contingent, defending champion Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and his great gelding King Edward pipped compatriot Peder Frecricson (SWE) and Catch Me Not S to win the opening competition at the Longines FEI Jumping […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – April 17, 2024 – The countdown is over, it’s showtime for showjumping at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final CSI 5*-W in the Saudi capital. After winning the final last year, Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) & King Edward are back to defend their crown. […]

World Cup League Action Wraps up Around the Globe Before Grand Finale in Riyadh

Ocala, Florida, USA – March At the end of another busy season, the final standings are confirmed in all 12 FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2023/2024 Leagues around the globe. A total of 719 athletes from 64 countries competed across six continents, and 525 collected points on their respective […]

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 […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 21, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the second leg of the 2024 Longines League of Nations CSIO 5*. Regarded by many riders as North America’s best equestrian venue, World Equestrian Center (WEC) will be the center of attention for showjumping fans around […]

Gerfried Puck Powers Past the Competition in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 3*

Doha, Qatar – March 02, 2024 – Gerfried Puck (AUT) was powred to victory by Idiaal Special H.J. in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 3* last Saturday during the first leg of the 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour CSI 5* & CSI 3* at the stunning […]

Young Lars Kersten Overcomes Swedish Heavyweights to Win World Cup Grand Prix of Gothenburg!

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 25, 2024 – Swedish superstars Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and Peder Fredricson (SWE) had to settle for the minor placings when young Dutchman, 24-year-old Lars Kersten (NED), stole the show today at the fourteenth and final leg of the 2023/2024 Longines FEI Jumping World […]

The World Number One in Bordeaux: Henrik von Eckermann Going for World Cup Glory

Bordeaux, France – February 02, 2023 – Sweden’s world number one, Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), who now holds all the world titles, is a true star of show jumping… but he’s not a diva. He is still down-to-earth, approachable and cheerful. He is first and foremost a professional rider […]

The Olympic Magic Begins in Bordeaux!

Bordeaux, France – January 24, 2024 –The line-up of riders competing at the Jumping International de Bordeaux never disappoints! This year is no exception to the tradition, with Olympic medallists and preselected riders, FEI Longines World Cup contenders – and former winners – championship medallists and many more […]

Georg Kaehny Awarded the Longines Owner of the Year for the Second Time in a Row

Basel, Switzerland – January 12, 2024 – Once again, Switzerland’s Georg Kaehny, owner of the horses King Edward and Iliana ridden by the Swedish rider Henrik Von Eckermann, Longines FEI World number 1 in the Longines jumping rankings, wins for the second time in a row the Longines […]