Tag: HOLST

Holsteiner Elite Foal Auction Sale: Saturday Belongs to the Crème of the Crop

(Elmshorn) On Saturday, 21 August, the 64 auction candidates of the Holsteiner Elite Foal Auction will have their lives’ first big day: after having completed the vet-check in the morning their public presentation in the Herbert-Blöcker-outdoor arena starts at 1:30pm prior to the hybrid auction sale beginning at […]

Conor Swail Soars to a One-two Finish in $37,000 George & Dianne Tidball Legacy CSI 3* at Thunderbird

Langley, Canada – August 18, 2021 – Conor Swail (IRL) did not miss a beat. After more than a year away from Thunderbird Show Park, the venue’s winningest rider wasted no time getting back in Canadian form, finishing both first and second in the $37,000 George & Dianne […]

A One-Two Finish for Luis Larrazabal in $36,600 Hippo Data CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 12, 2021 – The final week of six exciting weeks of competition during the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors, kicked off Thursday, August 12. A field of 48 decorated international horse-and-athlete pairs took to the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel […]

Aaron Vale & Prescott Power to Win $75,000 Agricon Kubota Superstore Grand Prix at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – August 08, 2021 – An international list of competitors from 11 different countries took to the WEC Grand Arena Saturday night to contest the $75,000 Agricon Kubota Superstore Grand Prix. Doug Russell designed the winding track that featured a difficult triple combination that tested many riders […]

Conor Swail & Theo 160 Top the $25,000 Sunday Classic at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 28, 2021 – Conor Swail (IRL) has been the most dominant rider throughout the Tryon Summer Series and the Irishman added another blue ribbon to his collection, topping the $25,000 Sunday Classic with Theo 160 last Sunday morning at the Tryon International […]

Niklaus Schurtenberger & C-Steffra Soar to First in $375,000 Orlen Grand Prix CSIO 4* at Warsaw Jumping

Warsaw, Poland – July 23, 2021 – The Swiss Niklaus Schurtenberger (SUI) with mare C-Steffra have become the spectacular winners of Friday’s $375,000 Orlen Grand Prix of Warsaw CSIO 4*.  The 155 cm competition was unquestionably the toughest one along Friday’s menu list. Only five out 48 picked up […]

Nayel Nassar & Coronado Turn on the Nitro to Win €25,500 Idee Kaffee Prize CSI 5* at Berlin

Berlin, Germany – July 23, 2021 – Despite their recent partnership, Nayel Nassar (EGY) and Coronado conquered their first win together on Friday topping 37 other combinations in the €25,500  Idee Kaffee Prize CSI 5*. The Egyptian teamed up with the 12-year-old Holsteiner gelding (Cassini I x Acord […]

Edouard Schmitz & Quno Excel in $100,000 Speed Challenge CSIO 4* at Warsaw Jumping

Warsaw, Poland – July 22, 2021 – Swiss rider Edouard Schmitz (SUI) and his Quno topped the ranking list of Thursday’s most important competition during the Warsaw Jumping CSIO 4*, one of the legs of the Longines EEF Series event – 150 cm Grand Prix qualifier, presented by […]

Bassem Hassan Mohammed & Caletto Cabana Claim €26,200 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 2*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 18, 2021 – Course designer Uliano Vezzani (ITA) had built a tough but fair course in the beautiful grass arena at Tops International Arena for the CSI2* Grand Prix. The fastest in the jump-off was Bassam Hassan Mohammed (QAT) with the 14-year-old gelding […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili Top $36,600 Innovo Development Group Speed Stake CSI 5*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 17, 2021 – It was a busy Saturday at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), a much awaited day for the inaugural Major League Showjumping Team competition. Earlier in the day, before the launch of the athletes showcased their speed specialists in […]

Martin Fuchs & Conner 70 Fly to First in €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix de Dinard CSI 5*

Dinard, France – July 18, 2021 – The 2021 edition of the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* ended on a high note with the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix, won by Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Conner 70. The 44 pairs of the CSI 5* label were on the […]

Andres Vereecke & Die Gute Folia Victorious in Laiterie de Montaigu Derby of Dinard CSI 3*

Dinard, France – July 17, 2021 – For the first time in ten years, the Laiterie de Montaigu, faithful partner of the Jumping International of Dinard CSI 5* & 3*, associated its name with the spectacular Jumping de Dinard Derby CSI 5*, one of the highligts of the […]

Karl Cook & Caillou 24 Triumphant Again in $137,000 Meijer Grand Prix CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – July 11, 2021 – The conclusion to Week I of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by CaptiveOne Advisors, highlighted the $137,000 Meijer Grand Prix CSI 3* Sunday afternoon. Each of the 39 international horse-and-athlete combinations were eager to close out the first […]

Jana Wargers & Limbridge Jump for the Win in €52,000 Magyar Grand Prix CSIO 3*-W at Budapest

Budapest,  Hungary – July 11, 2021 – The last and most anticipated event of the CSIO *** – W International Show Jumping World Cup was the 150 cm Grand Prix held for the prize of the Hungarian Equestrian Association, where the placed riders could collect Longines World Ranking […]

Angelie Von Essen & Cochella Race to First in £24,100 Dodson & Horrell Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* at Bolesworth Castle

Bolesworth Castle, United Kingdom – July 10, 2021 – Sporting success continues to build on day 3 of the Dodson & Horrell Bolesworth International Horse Show CSI 3*. With a strong contingent of world class riders including Olympic contenders Holly Smith (GBR), Ben Maher (GBR) and Michael Duffy […]

Kristen VanderVeen & Bull Run’s Prince of Peace Power to Win $75,000 Grand Prix at WEC Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 04, 2021 – Nearly 100 entries took to the WEC Ocala Grand Arena on Saturday to contest the $75,000 Yellow Pony Pub & Garden Grand Prix and the $10,000 WEC Ocala Futures Prix. The courses for Saturday’s classes were designed by Peter Grant […]

Alex Matz & Cashew CR Cash in the Jackpot of the $100,000 Richard M. Feldman Grand Prix at Lake Placid Horse Show

Lake Placid, New York, USA – June 04, 2021 – Alex Matz (USA) won his first Grand Prix, riding Cashew CR to victory in the $100,000 Richard M. Feldman Grand Prix to culminate the first week of competition at the 2021 Lake Placid Horse Shows, Sponsored by Bainbridge […]

Sensational Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB Overcome Favorites to Win €150,000 Longines Grand Prix of Rotterdam CSIO 5*

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – July 4, 2021 – In a thrilling finish to this year’s edition of the CHIO Rotterdam, the home crowd could rejoice once again as Dutch rider Sanne Thijssen (NED) won the Longines Grand Prix of Rotterdam CSIO 5*. With Con Quidam RB (Quinar x Cardino), she […]

Daniel Deusser & Casallvano Claim €52,000 Rotterdam Topsport Prize CSIO 5*

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – July 03, 2021 – Daniel Deusser (GER) beat all 22 jump-off candidates to win the €52,000 Rotterdam Topsport Prize CSIO 5* with Casallvano Saturday afternoon during the penultimate day of the CHIO 5* of Rotterdam. There were many jump-off candidates, which was probably caused […]

Jérôme Guery & Quel Homme de Hus Reign Supreme in €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at Knokke Hippique

Knokke-Heist, Belgium – June 27, 2021 – “Today was my day”, the Belgian winner of the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* – presented by Audi, says contently.  Jérôme Guery (BEL) and his mount Quel Homme de Hus but also the number two, Kevin Staut (FRA), and the organization […]

Kristen VanderVeen & Bull Run’s Prince of Peace Power to Win $50,000 Welcome CSI 3* at Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – June 18, 2021 – The second week of the Lexington Split Rock Hunter Jumper Classic kicked off Tuesday, June 16, continuing to offer its expanded schedule with hunter, jumper and equitation competition. Featuring a CSI 3* rating, international show jumping competition was highlighted Friday […]

Catalina Peralta & Conti Claim $50,000 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club & Royal Shell Real Estate Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA –  June 13, 2021 –Exciting equestrian sport filled the WEC Grand Arena on Saturday for the $50,000 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club and Royal Shell Real Estate Grand Prix and the $7,500 WEC Ocala Futures Prix. Eighteen-year-old Catalina Peralta (USA) of Geneva, FL, rode […]

Mimi Gochman & Celina BH Gallop for Gold in $30,000 Upperville American Standard Grand Prix

Upperville, Virginia, USA – June 10, 2021 – Thursday’s competition wrapped up later in the afternoon with the $30,000 Upperville American Standard Grand Prix, presented by the Ingram Family. Twenty horses advanced to the tiebreaker where Mimi Gochman (USA) claimed three of the top five spots, including the […]