Tag: Holsteiner

Sanne Thijssen Soars to Second Longines Ranking Class Win this Week at the Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera – February 23, 2023 – Dutch rider, Sanne Thijssen (NED) is dominating the Ranking classes this week, today she won the second one in a row, the €27,400 Big Tour Speed Challenge CSI 4*, adding to her the wins on the 10th and 17th this […]

It’s a “Home Win” by Rolf-Göran Bengtsson & Zuccero in the €52,600 Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken Grand Prix CSI 3*

Neumünster, Germany – February 19, 2023 – It is a great and a beautiful thing to win the €52,600 Grand Prix of the Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken CSI 3* and the satisfaction of Sweden’s legendary show jumper Rolf-Göran Bengtsson (SWE) was evident. “I’ve been here in Holstein for almost exactly 20 […]

Conor Swail’s Stroke of Genius Secures the Win in $38,700 Pomponio Ranch Classic CSI4* at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – February 18, 2023 – Between the Grand Prix arena and the golf course, Conor Swail (IRL) has been on top form in the desert. After finishing second in Friday night’s $145,100 CSI4* Welcome Prix with Theo 160, Swail and the 9-year-old Holsteiner gelding (Christian 25 […]

Karrie Rufer & Stern dei Foletti Fly to First in $38,700 Pomponio Ranch Classic CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 11, 2023 – Karrie Rufer (USA) vacationed in Paris in 2017 and brought home the best possible souvenir she could find: a winning grand prix horse. “I was vacationing in Paris with a friend when Alex Duffy, who I bought my first grand […]

McLain Ward & Callas Conquer the $406,000 Fidelity Investments® Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 11, 2023 – McLain Ward (USA) had a packed house on its feet at the end of a nine-horse jump-off in the CHF $406,000 Fidelity Investments® Grand Prix CSI 5*during fith week of ‘Saturday Night Lights’ at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). He and […]

Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB Triumphant in WKD Speed Challenge CSI 4* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera– February 10, 2023 – Dutch rider, Sanne Thijssen (NED) flew around the WKD Big Tour, FEI, Longines Ranking class today. She was riding ’Con Quidam RB’, the lovely stallion who is now 17 years old and is by ‘Quinar Z’, with the dam sire ‘Cardino […]

Sergio Álvarez Moya & Charisma HS: Winners of the Pavo Trophy CSI 4* at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera– February 9, 2023 – Top Spanish rider Sergio Álvarez Moya (ESP) had a stunning start to his season on the first day of CSI4* at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour 2023. This event is kindly sponsored by the ‘Consejería de Turismo, Cultura y Deporte’ and […]

Tomas Yofre & Cardora Conquer $37,000 Beerbaum Stables CSI 2* at Wellington International

Wellington, Florida, USA  – January 27, 2023 – Highlighting CSI2* competition during WEF 3, Tomas Yofre (ARG) won the CHF$37,000 Beerbaum Stables CSI 2* 1.45m, a qualifier for Sunday’s Beerbaum Stables CSI 2* Grand Prix. Fifty-six horses and riders were all vying for a clear first round over Peter […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander & Catenda Blaze to First at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 27, 2023 – Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) and Catenda were a force to be reckoned with on Friday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. The duo teamed up for the win in the €27,400 Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau Trophy Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*. A star-studded […]

Gregory Wathelet “Reins” Supreme in the $145,100 Gillibrand Sand Grand Prix CSI3*

Thermal, California, USA – January 22, 2023 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) got the last word of Desert Circuit III. To conclude FEI jumping in the Grand Prix Arena Sunday afternoon, the Belgian Olympian jumped double-clear and took the win with Clarity in the $145,100 Gillibrand Sand Grand Prix […]

No Worries! Nicole Shahinian-Simpson & Akuna Mattata Thrive in $37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 20, 2023 – Fifteen years together has created a winning partnership between U.S. rider Nicole Shahinian-Simpson (USA) and Akuna Mattata. The pair topped a field of 64 to win the CHF$37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round II CSI 3* on the grass derby field of […]

Conor Swail Can`t Be Beaten in $38,700 Pomponio Ranch Speed CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – January 20, 2023 – Conor Swail (IRL) isn’t the one you want to be up against going into speed competition. As the speed master he is, the Irishman took the win aboard Theo 160 in Thursday’s $38,700 Pomponio Ranch Speed CSI 3* 1.50m at Desert International […]

Karrie Rufer Breaks Her Bridesmaid Streak in the $50,000 Kask Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – January 14, 2023 – Despite being a bride in her own wedding in September of 2022, Karrie Rufer (USA) had been a bridesmaid in the show ring a few too many times. On Saturday, during Desert Circuit II at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP), […]

Speed Queen Kristen VanderVeen & Jireh “Provide” the Winning Performance in the $50,000 Sarasota Grand Prix

Myakka City, Florida, USA – January 14, 2023 – A beautiful but absolutely brisk sky set the scene for the penultimate day of the 2023 Sarasota Winter Classic. Competition started early as the $5,000 1.15m Open Classic kicked off the Grand Prix Ring at the TerraNova Equestrian Center […]

Tanner Korotkin & Quinn 33 Show their Wings Winning the $37,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 13, 2023 – The CHF$37,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty CSI 3* 1.45m Speed highlighted Friday, January 13, in the International Arena at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). It was a foot race to the finish, and the win went to Tanner Korotkin (USA) aboard Quinn 33. The […]

Tanner Korotkin & Quinn are the Quickest in $37,000 Score At The Top  Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 1, 2022 – It was a fierce morning in the International Arena of the Wellington International as fifty-six riders competed for the top spot in the $37,000 FEI Score At The Top  Speed Challenge CSI 4*. Designed by Anthony D’Ambrosio (USA), the course consisted […]

Tanner Korotkin & Quinn 33 Top the $40,000 Spy Coast & Sweet Oak Farm Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 26, 2022 – Competition commenced on Wednesday, November 23, with the 72nd Annual South Florida Hunter Jumper Association (SFHJA) at Wellington International. The highlight event of the week took place on Saturday evening as horses-and riders competed under the lights for the lion’s share of […]

Darragh Kerins & Lissino Claim $137,000 Noltrex®Vet Grand Prix CSI 3* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 20, 2022 – The ESP Pre-Charity CSI 3* show came to a close on Sunday after a week of international show jumping competition. The $137,000 Noltrex®Vet Grand Prix CSI 3* took place in the International Arena with an international field of riders fighting for the […]

Conor Swail Soars to a One-Two in the $50,000 “Jacks or Better” Winning Round CSI 4*-W

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – November 19, 2022 – Conor Swail (IRL) continued to show off his signature speed at the Las Vegas National CSI 4*-W on Saturday, November 19, this time claiming both first and second – aboard Theo 160 and Errol, respectively – in the $50,000 […]

Piergiorgio Bucci Powers to Be the Best in the Grand Prix CSI 3* at the VillaMoura Champions Tour

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 13, 2022 – Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) was back in the winner’s circle on Sunday during the conclusion of the fifth week of competition at the 2022 VillaMoura Champions Tour. The Italian teamed up with with Cochello for the win in the €51,300 […]

Kent Farrington & Austria 2 Cruise to First in $38,000 Jolera International Challenge CSI 5*-W

Toronto, Ontario, Canada – November 09, 2022 – Kent Farrington (USA) opened international show jumping competition at the Royal Horse Show CSI 5*-W by scoring victory in the $38,000 Jolera International Strength and Speed Challenge CSI 5*-W on Wednesday, November 9, as part of the 100th Royal Agricultural […]

Daniel Coyle & Oak Grove’s Carlyle Save the Best for Last in $37,000 T&R Development International Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4*-W

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – November 4, 2022 – International show jumping competition returned to the Alltech Arena Friday evening for the T&R Development International Two Phase CSI 4* at the 2022 National Horse Show CSI 4*-W. A highlight event of the day, 30 international athletes and their top mounts […]

Kristen VanderVeen & Bull Run’s Prince of Peace Power to First in the $37,000 Horseware Ireland CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 20, 2022 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) and Bull Run Jumpers’ Bull Run’s Prince of Peace rode to victory in the $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 3* last Thursday during the fifth week of the Tryon Fall Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) […]

Ashlee Bond & Chill Ma are Lightning Quick to Win the $25,000 Equiline Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – October 16, 2022 – The ESP Fall I horse show turned out to be an ideal week for Israel’s Ashlee Bond (ISR), who nabbed three highlight jumper wins aboard rides from Ilan Ferder after also topping the $25,000 Score At The Top Grand Prix just one week […]

Giulia Martinengo Marquet & Scuderia 1918 Calle Deluxe Dash for the Cash in €25,500 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – October 06, 2022 – Giulia Martinengo Marquet (ITA) & Scuderia 1918 Calle Deluxe dashed for the cash and the jackpot in the €25,500 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 5* on Thursday during the fourth week of the Hubside Jumping Grimaud – Golfe de St. Tropez – Fall […]

A Fairytale Victory by Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB in €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Madrid CSI 5*

Madrid, Spain – May 14, 2022 – It was a day Sanne Thijssen (NED) will never forget as she took the biggest win of her career with her ‘horse of a lifetime’ Con Quidam RB in a dramatic €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Madrid CSI 5*. […]

Amanda Derbyshire & Cornwall BH Save the Best for Last in $37,000 Kentucky Spring Classic CSI 3*

Lexington, Ketucky – May 12, 2022 – International show jumping competition at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show (KSHS) returned to the Rolex Arena Thursday for an exciting evening of competition. Out of an impressive field of 66 talented athletes and their horses entered in the $37,000 Kentucky Spring Classic […]

Nicolas Gamboa & NKH Mr. Darcy Turn on the Nitro to Win $75,000 InIt2WinIt Speed Jumping Challenge at Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska – May 06, 2022 – Exciting equestrian Jumping and Vaulting competition highlighted the 2022 International Omaha Presented by Burlington Capital, May 5-8 at CHI Health Center Omaha. The event started the countdown for next year’s FEI World Cup™ Finals which will be held April 4-8, 2023 in Omaha, site of the highly-acclaimed 2017 FEI World […]

Darragh Kenny & VDL Cartello Shine the Brightest in €100,000 Banorte Trophy CSI 5* at Mexico City

Mexico City, Mexico – May 01, 2022 – The final day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico City CSI 5* & 2* was a scorcher in all senses of the word, paving the way for a penomenal 2022 season ahead. With every day at the event […]

Mavis Spencer & Carissimo 25 Capture $50,000 Hygain Grand Prix at Temecula Valley

Temecula, California, USA – April 23, 2022 – Crowds gathered at Galway Downs for the first Grand Prix of the 2022 season at Galway Downs, the $50,000 Hygain Grand Prix, held Saturday night by Nilforushan Equisport Events. A star-studded field of 52 horse-and-rider combinations entered the class, attempting to […]