Tag: Holsteiner

Ashlee Bond & Contefina LVF Claim the Crown in $25,000 Tryon Resort Sunday Classic

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 13, 2021 – Ashlee Bond (ISR) and Contefina LVF made their last day of competition at Tryon Spring 6/Tryon Riding & Hunt Club Charity Horse Show a good one, claiming the win in Sunday’s $25,000 Tryon Resort Sunday Classic at Tryon […]

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 […]

Niklaus Schurtenberger & Lireu Top $32,200 Les Trois Rois Schweizer Cup Final CSIO 5*

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 05, 2021 – Niklaus Schurtenberger (SUI) and Lireu turned on the nitro to win the $32,200 Les Trois Rois Schweizer Cup Final CSIO 5* on Saturday during the penultimate day of the Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen. The Swiss and the 10-year-old […]

Edouard Schmitz & Cortino Excel in $20,000 MS Direct Group Prize CSIO 5* at St. Gallen

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 05, 2021 – Another Swiss victory! Pouring rain made the challenging $20,000 MS Direct Group Prize CSIO 5* even more difficult. The 1.50 contest would have included a jump-off if at least two combinations had cleared the first round course, but Edouard Schmitz […]

A Pattern of Taking Chances: Bruno Diniz das Neves, Adele XIII & For Horses

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 03, 2021 – On a dark night in a particularly desolate area in Hamburg, Germany, Bruno Diniz Das Neves (POR) was lost. The Portuguese rider had no cell reception as he desperately looked to find the small farm to which he was traveling. […]

Mike Kawai & Star Master the Course to Win €25,400 McLaren Monaco Prize CSI 5* at Saint Tropez

Saint Tropez, France – May 28, 2021 – Mike Kawai (JPN) opened the second day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Ramatuelle, St Tropez, with a spectacular win in the McLaren Monaco Prix on his mare Star. Taking second place by just over one and half seconds […]

Bruno Diniz & Adele XIII Triumphant in $75,000 Interactive Mortgage Ticket to Ride Grand Prix

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – May 16, 2021 – Bruno Diniz das Neves (POR) and Adele XIII punched a ticket to the top of the leaderboard in Saturday’s $75,000 Interactive Mortgage “Ticket to Ride” 1.50m Grand Prix, held during the Ranch & Coast Classic at the Rancho Mission Viejo […]

Tracy Fenney & MTM Dolce Vita Top $25,000 Sunday Jumper Classic at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 09, 2021 – Tracy Fenney (USA) and MTM Dolce Vita topped the $25,000 Sunday Jumper Classic to conclude the first week of the 2021 Tryon Spring Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) & Resort. The American scored a win […]

Ashlee Bond & Contefina LVF Win $10,000 Bainbridge Companies Open Stake at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – May 07, 2021 – Friday’s action was highlighted by a win for Israel’s Ashlee Bond (ISR) and Contefina LVF, owned by Ashlee Bond Show Jumping, in the $10,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.40m Open Stake. As only the second pair in the order, Ashlee Bond (ISR) and the […]

Sanne Thijssen & Genasis Gallop to First in €25,400 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 08, 2021 –  Sanne Thijssen (NED) and Genasis galloped to win the €25,400 Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday during the Spring Event at Tops International Arena. Nine combinations stayed clear in the first round of the 2* Grand Prix and qualified for […]

Kristen VanderVeen & Bull Run’s Prince of Peace Claim the Crown in $75,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 8, 2021 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) and Bull Run’s Prince of Peace announced their arrival at the Tryon Spring Series with a win in the $75,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix at Tryon International Equestrian Center and Resort (TIEC), VanderVeen and the […]

Simon Delestre & Chesall Zimequest Strike Gold Again – Top €51,400 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – May 08, 2021 – Some horses are just like the best French wines, the older the better, more experienced, and yet still have enough zest to provide their riders the sweet taste of victory! After winning the €30,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 5* on Thursday, […]

Simon Delestre & Chesall Zimequest Turn Back the Time to Win €30,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – May 06, 2021 – It was déjà vu for France as the second week of the Hubside Jumping Spring Tour began with the host nation claiming top honors once again, this time in the feature class of the day, the €30,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI […]

Daniel Deusser & Casallvano Claim €59,800 VDL Groep Prize CSI 5* at the Dutch Masters CSI 5*

 ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 23, 2021 – The VDL Groep Prize CSI 5* was the highlight of Day 1 of the 2021 edition of The Dutch Masters, and attracted 41 leading horse and rider partnerships, among them 13 of the world’s top-20-ranked show jumpers, including Swiss world […]

Daniel Bedoya & Abracadabra are Magical to Win $25,000 Walter Oil & Gas Pin Oak Grand Prix

Katy, Texas, USA – April 09, 2021 – Going into the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show’s $25,000 Walter Oil & Gas Grand Prix, held at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center (GSWEC) on April 8, Daniel Bedoya’s plan with Abracadabra WKT was to take it easy and save the […]

Doug Payne & Quintessence are Quick to Win $15,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – April 3, 2021 – Doug Payne (USA) and Quintessence were a dominating force throughout the week during Tryon Welcome 2 competition at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) and Resort (TIEC), besting the field in both Saturday’s $15,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix, a […]

Harrie Smolders & Monaco Claim $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 26, 2021 – Over the past ten weeks Hits has awarded $4 Million in Prize Money and celebrated its 40th Anniversary in the Horse Capital of the World®.  From Grand Prix Veterans to Lead Line Champions, Hits Ocala has awarded and lauded winners at every […]

H&M Chilli Willi Suffers Life-Ending Accident Competing in the USA

Wellington, Florida, USA – Sadly, Nicola Philippaerts‘ (BEL) H&M Chilli Willi was put down last Friday while competing at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida, USA. The duo had just crossed the line of a CSI 5* class. Unfortunately, right after the last obstacle, the […]

Darragh Kenny & GK Casper Dash to Win Turf Tour Grand Prix in Wellington

Wellington, Florida , EUA – March 17, 2021 – Ireland’s Darragh Kenny (IRL) and GK Casper “ghosted” the competition during Turf Tour 9 at Polo West, adding to his already impressive tally of 2021 wins on the circuit. Once again topping the weekly $15,000 1.40M Turf Tour Grand […]

Masterful McLain Ward & Catoki Ride for Another Win in $37,000 Bainbridge Classic CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 12, 2021 – McLain Ward (USA) and Catoki owned by Marilla van Beuren, Bob Russell, and McLain Ward (USA), flew to their second victory of the week in the $37,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.45m Classic CSI 5* on Friday, March 12, in the International Arena at […]

McLain Ward & Catoki Conquer $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 10, 2021 – On the opening day of week nine at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), McLain Ward (USA) and Catoki, owned by Marilla van Beuren, Bob Russell, and McLain Ward, galloped to the top spot in the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m CSI […]

Richard Spooner & Quirado RC are Quick & Clean to Win $137,000 Adequan Grand Prix CSI 3*

Thermal, Califonia, EUA – March 7, 2021 – The sixth week of competition at the Desert International Horse Park concluded Sunday with the $137,000 Adequan Grand Prix CSI 3*. Serving as the highlight class of the afternoon, the final FEI class of the week challenged thirty-two horse and […]

Piergiorgio Bucci & Cochello Power to Victory in €100,000 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – March 07, 2021 – The 2021 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour came to an end on Sunday and they saved the best for last during the sixth and final week of the spring circuit there, hosting €100,000 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour Grand Prix CSI 4*. Former […]

Mimi Gochman & Celina BH Accelerate to Win $37,000 Hermès Semi-Final Grand Prix CSI U-25

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 7, 2021 – The $37,000 Hermès Semi-Final Grand Prix CSI U-25 took place in the International Arena on Sunday morning after being postponed from Saturday night due to weather. Forty-six competitors entered the class and eight made it to the jump-off, but Mimi Gochman […]

Harrie “Houdini” Smolders & Monaco Work their Magic in $73,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 28, 2021 – Harrie Smolders (NED) and Monaco, owned by Evergate Stables, LLC, hit the ground running with a blistering jump-off effort to take the title in the $73,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic CSI 5* on Sunday, February 28, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian […]

Winning Wednesday for Ward in the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate CSI 5* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 24, 2021 – On the opening day of week seven at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), McLain Ward (USA) and Catoki, owned by Marilla van Beuren, Bob Russell, and McLain Ward, took home the title in the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m CSI […]

Sam Walker & Coralissa Claim $25,000 Hermès Grand Prix CSI U-25

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 21, 2021 – It was Sam Walker (CAN) and Marbill Hill Farm’s Coralissa who jumped to the top of the leaderboard after 63 horse-and-rider combinations took to the Derby Field in the $25,000 Hermès Grand Prix CSI U-25 on Sunday afternoon, with nine pairs […]

Jérôme Guery & Quel Homme de Hus Jump to First in €51,100 Horseware Grand Prix CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 14, 2021 – Top international Belgium rider Jérôme Guery (BEL) was foot perfect today at the Sunshine Tour, winning two of the most prestigious classes, both of which were FEI Longines Ranking classes.  In the Horseware Grand Prix CSI 3*, Gudrun […]

Urh Bauman & Larisal Light Up to Win Grand Prix CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 14, 2021 – Urh Bauman (SLO) and Larisal stole the spotlight on Sunday, overcoming all the favorites to win the €51,700 Grand Prix CSI 3* during the third week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Forty-five combinations entered […]