Tag: Henrik von Eckermann

Christian Ahlmann Aces the Course Twice to Win the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup at Mechelen

Mechelen, Belgium – December 30, 2023 – In a perfect round-up to a great year of sport in 2023, Germany’s Christian Ahlmann (GER) scooped the honours in the ninth leg of the 2023/2024 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Western European League in front of an ecstatic audience at […]

Reigning World Champion & Olympic Heroes Highlight 5* Competition at Jumping Mechelen

Mechelen, Belgium – December 25, 2023 – Many international legends prefer to spend the holiday season nowhere else but at Jumping Mechelen. The most prominent name among them is Henrik Von Eckermann (SWE): the current world number 1, reigning world champion, the most recent winner of the World Cup Final, […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Glamour Girl Get the Credit they Deserve at the CHI Geneva 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 09, 2023 – This Saturday, the world number 1 was able to whisper in the ear of his mares, thus offering himself the two major events of the day. After teaming up with Iliana for “vengeance” and the win in the $112,500 Geneva Cup […]

Henrik von Eckermann Has His “Revenge” in the $112,500 Geneva Cup!

Geneva, Switzerland – December 09, 2023 – The CHF $112,500 Geneva Cup CSI 5* is always a real spectacle, a test of power and agility, once again on a course set up by Gérard Lachat (SUI) and his team at the Palexpo during the CHI Geneva 5*. The […]

Henrik von Eckermann Wins Duel Amongst Sprinters at Casas Novas

Casas Novas, La Coruña, Spain – December 02, 2023 – The Sensormatic Trophy held earlier in the day offered a very high level duel, with the two fastest and winningest riders on the international circuit competing for the victory. In the end, Henrik Von Eckermann (SWE) won ahead […]

Nicola Philippaerts Tastes Victory in the €100,000 Estrella Damm Trophy

Madrid, Spain – November 25, 2023 – The most important class of the second day of the 2023 IFEMA Madrid Horse Week was the €100,000 Estrella Damm Trophy CSI 5*-W. The first round had 12 clear rounds and all of them competed in the Winning Round format. The […]

Henrik von Eckerman & Dzara Dorchival Dash for the Cash in the €97,700 Caser Helvetia Group Trophy

Madrid, Spain – November 24, 2023 – The first day of 2023 IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI 5*-W has entered its final stretch. The first two classes of the CSI 5*-W have been won by two of the most international winning riders, right after getting the first two […]

Julien Epaillard Wins Sensational €1.26 Million Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix

Prague, Czech Republic – November 18, 2023 – In a dazzling display of excellence, Julien Épaillard (FRA) and his remarkable horse, Dubai du Cedre, emerged victorious in the prestigious €1.26 million Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix at the GC Prague Playoffs.  The atmosphere inside the arena […]

Riders & Horses for Jumping Verona – Fieracavalli CSI 5*-W

Verona, Italy – November 08, 2023 – Italy’s most traditional indoor equestrian event is on this week, attracting some of the biggest names in the sport to the Jumping Verona CSI 5*-W, event that is part of the 2023 Fieracavalli. Top riders and their high flying beasts have […]

Riders Announced for the IJRC Rolex Top 10 Final: Four Past Winners Look to Repeat!

Geneva, Switzerland – November 08, 2023 –The International Jumping Riders Club is proud to announce the riders who will compete in the 22nd Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final on December 8, during the Concours Hippique International de Genève. A highlight in the equestrian calendar, the Rolex IJRC Top […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Dzara Dorchival Dash for the Cash in the Boehringer Ingelheim Prize

Lyon, France – November 04, 2023 – Sweden’s world no. 1, Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) shone the brightest in the €26,462 Ingelheim Boehringer Prize CSI 5*-W, riding his excellent Selle Français, Dzara Dorchival.  The reigning world champion had certainly not come to Lyon to make up the numbers! […]

Harrie Smolders Secures Second Longines Global Champions Tour Championship Title!

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 […]

Richard Howley Races to Back-to-Back World Cup Victories in Helsinki

Helsinki, Finland – October 22, 2023 – Ireland’s Richard Howley (IRL) made it a magical double of back-to-back victories when, just a week after coming out on top at the opening leg in Oslo (NOR) last Sunday, he did it all again on Sunday at the second leg of […]

Under the Spotlight: Can Henrik von Eckermann Claim the LGCT Championship in Riyadh?

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 12, 2023 –Does it come down to horsepower? Lifetime success? Or, do we look at this season’s data? What is the likelihood of Von Eckermann taking the top spot in Riyadh? As a two-time 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) Grand Prix winner, […]

The Stars are Lined Up for for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Season Opener in Oslo

Oslo, Norway – October 11, 2023 – After a super summer of exceptional outdoor sport across Europe, the action moves indoors this week for the first leg of the 2023/2024 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Western European League which kicks off at the Telenor Arena in Oslo, Norway next Sunday […]

Amazing Again! Henrik von Eckermann & King Edward Continue to Rule Winning the €440,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Rome CSI 5*

Rome, Italy – September 16, 2023 – In a heart-pounding display, world number one Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) rode King Edward to victory for the second time this year, at the iconic Circus Maximus. The €440,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Rome saw an electrifying jump-off, […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Iliana Impress in the €60,000 Mars & Co Prize CSI 5*

Dinard, France – July 28, 2023 – Thanks to much a more clement weather than the day before, and ideal temperatures for horses to exert themselves, the carefully concocted program for the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & CSI 3* on Friday allowed all the amateur and […]

World Number 1, 2 & 3 Competing this Week at the Longines Global Champions Tour – A Coruña CSI 5*

La Coruña, Spain – July 14, 2023 – The Longines Global Champions Tour of A Coruña CSI 5* is set to witness a remarkable gathering of the world’s top equestrians this weekend from 14 – 16 July. Taking place at the magnificent Casa Novas Equestrian Center, this thrilling […]

Kings of Sweden! Henrik von Eckermann & King Edward Excel to Win €480,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Stockholm CSI 5*

Stockholm, Sweden – June 18, 2023 – In a fairy-tale ending to a sensational weekend of sport, Henrik von Eckermann and King Edward reigned supreme in the €480,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Stockholm  presented by Fabege.  Taking one spot better on the podium than last […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Dzara Dorchival Dash for the Cash in the €26,200 Equestrian Stockholm Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Stockholm, Sweden – June 16, 2023 – The first day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Stockholm CSI 5* saw world number one Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) set the stage for an electrifying weekend of world-class equestrian sport. Making it a home win, von Eckermann riding Dzara […]

Local Legends Line Up for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Stockholm CSI 5*

Stockholm, Sweden – June 14, 2023 – Nearly halfway through the dramatic 2023 season, the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) leaves the French Riviera and heads to the capital of Sweden, Stockholm for the 7th powerful city on the Global circuit this year. As the Championship race reaches this […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Glamour Girl Gallop for the Gold in the €100,000 Saur Prize CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 10, 2023 –The individual competition with the second-highest prize money at the 2023 Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5* (after the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule CSIO 5*) took place last Saturday, the €100,000 Saur Prize CSIO 5* and […]

Nicola Philippaerts Powered to Victory in the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 11, 2023 – Today, Sunday, Belgium’s Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) won the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule CSIO 5* at the end of a superb event and jump-off with 14 pairs in which suspense was maintained right to the finish. A […]

Henrick von Eckermann & Dzara Dorchival Dash for the Cash in the €68,100 PremiuMares Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Ramatuelle, Saint Tropez, France – June 03, 2023 – Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) aboard Dzara Dorchival have taken line honours in the €68,100 PremiuMares Speed Challenge CSI 5* on Saturday during the third and final day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Ramatuelle, St. Tropez / Longines […]

Riders & Horses for the CSIO 5* of Rome at Piazza di Siena

Rome, Italy – May 24, 2023 – The countdown is over as the 2023 edition of the CSIO 5* of Rome gets underway this Thursday at Piazza di Siena in the historic Italian capital. Led by the current World Champion, Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), the gladiators are ready to […]

World-Class Entries Promise a Spectacular Week of Sport during the CSIO 5* of Rome at Piazza di Siena

Rome, Italy – May 22, 2023 â€“ It Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) 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 […]

World Cup Champions! Henrik von Eckermann Victorious as King Edward The Great Adds Another Crown to their Legacy!

Omaha, Nebraska, USA â€“ April 08, 2023 â€“ 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 Cupâ„¢ when taking the 2023 title in Omaha (USA) last night. In a gripping two-round […]

Henrik von Eckermann & King Edward Claim the First Jewel of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Final

Omaha, Nebraska, USA â€“ April 05, 2023 â€“ In the thrilling opening Speed leg of the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Final in Omaha (USA) tonight, the reigning double world champions, Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and the amazing King Edward, proved unbeatable once again. Taking full advantage of getting […]

Olivier Perreau Powers to First in €62,000 Prix du 24 Fauborg Accumulator CSI 5*

Paris, France – March 19, 2023 – The second day of competition in the Saut Hermès at the Grand Palais Éphémère concluded this evening with the €62,000 Prix du 24 Faubourg CSI 5*. Thirty-one horse and rider combinations took part in this accumulator class with progressive difficulties. Comprising […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Iliana Impress in €62,200 GL Events Prize CSI 5*

Paris, France – March 18, 2023 – Super Saturday at the Saut Hermès featured the €62,200 GL Events Prize CSI 5* in the afternoon. The first of the day’s three classes reserved for CSI 5* riders, the Prix GL events was run against the clock at a height […]