Tag: Hop Suisse

Luca Moneta & Amethyste du Coty Cruise to First in Gönnerclub Pferdesport Basel Prize CSI 5*

Luca Maria Moneta (ITA) and Amethyste du Coty won the first CSI 5* class, the CHF $8,080 Gönnerclub Pferdesport Basel Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W in Switzerland, The Italian and the 9-year-old bay Selle Français stallion (Diamant de Semilly x Quidam de Reve) […]

Steve Guerdat Takes over the Lead in Longines FEI Jumping Rider Ranking

Swiss superstar, Steve Guerdat (SUI) has taken over the lead of the Longines FEI Jumping Individual Rider Ranking. The two-time Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Champion and 2012 Olympic Champion is once again back on top of the leaderboard. Guerdat has been consistent during the last twelve months, […]

Pius Schwizer & Cortney Cox Power to First in €26,550 Stephex Stables Prize CSI 5* at Jumping Mechelen

Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Cortney Cox won the €26,550 Stephex Stables Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W & 2* in Belgium. Pius Schwizer (SUI) & Cortney Cox The Swiss and the 9-year-old chestnut Mecklenburg gelding (Carlo x Espri) topped the 1.45m jump-off challenge after […]

Super Steve Guerdat Retains Lead in Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ – Western European League Standings

Steve Guerdat (SUI) has maintained his overall lead in the FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ – Western European League standings. Even after missing last weekend’s leg in La Coruña, the Swiss is in first place with a total of 58 points. In fact, the top three placings haven’t changed […]

Interview: Steve Guerdat – Swiss Hero & 2018 Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final Champion

  The Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final always promises to bring top class sport, with the world’s best riders competing for the coveted trophy, and this year did not disappoint. It was a home win for Swiss hero, Steve Guerdat aboard Alamo, who thrilled the crowd with a […]

Interview: European Young Rider Champion & Rising Star Bryan Balsiger

How did you start your equestrian career? My parents have a riding school with over 50 horses, so it has always been in my blood! I started riding at a really young age and did my first jump at six-years-old. My Father was a successful show jumper and […]

Steve Guerdat & Alamo Crowned in CHF $500,000 Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final at CHI Geneva 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 8, 2018 – The top 10 riders from around the globe competed in one of the most exciting classes of the year, the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final, at the iconic CHI Geneva. A class where only the world’s top 10 ranked riders are invited to […]

Steve Guerdat Takes the Lead of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Western European League Standings

Steve Guerdat (SUI) has taken over the lead of the 2018/2019 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Western European League after its fifth leg during the Stuttgart German Masters CSI 5*-W last Sunday in Stuttgart, Germany. The Swiss has participated and scored precious points in all five stages of the […]

Steve Guerdat & Venard de Cerisy Triumphant in €62,000 Geze Prize CSI 5* at Stuttgart German Masters

Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Venard de Cerisy won the €62,000 Geze Prize CSI 5* last Saturday during the Stuttgart German Masters CSI 5*-W in Stuttgart, Germany. The Swiss and the 9-year-old bay Selle Français (Open Up Semilly x Djalisco du Guet) earned the victory in the two-round challenge […]

Pius Schwizer & Living the Dream Victorious in €115,000 Mercedes German Masters CSI 5* at Stuttgart German Masters

Stuttgart, Germany – November 16, 2018 – For the second time since 2011, Pius Schwizer (SUI) secured the prestigious Mercedes German Master Prize CSI 5* in front of 7,700 spectators in the Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle on Friday evening during the Suttgart German Masters CSI 5*-W. Pius Schwizer (SUI) & Living […]

Pius Schwizer & About A Dream Gallop to Victory in €30,000 Aragon Robotics Prize CSI 5*

Stuttgart, Germany – November 16, 2018 – Thursday saw Pius Schwizer (SUI) win the first qualifying class for the Mercedes German Master, the second most important competition at the 34th International Stuttgart German Masters Horse Show CSI 5*-W in the Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle – and he repeated the feat on Friday […]

Martin Fuchs & Clooney Capture €300,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Lyon CSI 5*-W

Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs won the €300,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Lyon CSI 5*-W, presented by GL events during Equita Longines – Le Salon du Cheval de Lyon on Sunday afternoon in Lyon, France. Riding his grey Clooney, the twenty-six-year-old recorded one of the greatest wins in his […]

Beat Mändli & Dibatsja Dominate in $132,000 Prix De Penn National CSI 3* at Pennsylvania National Horse Show

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA – October 20, 2018 – Swiss Olympic veteran Beat Mändli (SUI) bested a six horse jump-off to win the marquee event at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, the $132,000 Prix De Penn National on Dibatsja, owned by Grant Road Partners, LLC. Mändli won this class in 2014 and he wasn’t sure he would […]

Switzerland Defends Title at FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Rabat CSIO 4*

The Nations Cup was definitely the high point of this weekend of competition in Dar Es Salam. Despite the rainy weather, the crowd was present to support their favourite riders, while Switzerland imposed itself for the second time in this class in front of full grandstands. Eight teams […]

Anthony Bourquard & Janus VB Triumph in €25,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Equieffe Equestrian Centre

Anthony Bourquard (SUI) and Janus VB won the €25,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday during the Equieffe Classics at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre in Gorla Minore, Italy. The Swiss and the 9-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood gelding (Namelus R x Darco) triumphed by soaring over all the 1.45m […]

Order-of-Go for Teams at FEI World Equestrian Gamesâ„¢ – Tryon 2018

It’s time to crown the World Champions among all the ten finalist nations today at the FEI World Equestrian Gamesâ„¢ – Tryon 2018 at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) in Mill Spring, North Carolina. Switzerland has been as consistent as it gets, in fact, placing three combinations […]

Swiss Stay on Top as McLain Ward & Adrienne Sternlicht Propel the USA to Second in the Team Standings

The Swiss held on to the lead in the Bank of America Team Jumping Championship at the FEI World Equestrian Gamesâ„¢ 2018 in Tryon, USA today but the hosts have moved up from overnight fourth into second spot ahead of tomorrow’s medal-decider in which the top 10 nations […]

Two Pole Positions! “Super” Steve & Bianca Lead Switzerland to Provisional Lead in Individual & Team Competitions at WEG

A brilliant round from Steve Guerdat (SUI) and the fiery mare Bianca put the 2012 Olympic champion and Team Switzerland into pole position as the Bank of America Jumping Championship got underway at the FEI World Equestrian Gamesâ„¢ 2018 in Tryon, USA yesterday. A colourful, testing but honest […]

Pius Schwizer & Cortney Cox Conquer €26,750 M.B.A. Prize CSI 3* at Mâcron Jumping Festival

Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Cortney Cox won the €26,750 M.B.A. Prize CSI 3* yesterday during the Mâcon Chaintré Jumping CSI 3* at the Mâcon Chaintré Equestrian Center in Mâcon, France. Pius Schwizer (SUI) & Cortney Cox The Swiss and the 9-year-old chestnut Mecklenburg gelding (Carlo x Espri) earned […]

Martin Fuchs & Dubai du Dubois Pinchet Earn Top Honors in €26,000 Prix MMA – SFAM CSI 5* at Jumping International de Valence

The Swiss national hymn was heard for the second time of the day during the €26,000 Prix MMA – SFAM CSI 5* at the Jumping International de Valence CSI 5*/2*. Martin Fuchs (SUI) claimed the victory in the first CSI 5* class of the yesterday, riding Dubai du […]

Pius Schwizer Leads Swiss “Trifecta” at Jumping Longines Crans-Montana CSI 4*

Pius Schwizer (SUI) & Balou Rubin R won the CHF $37,000 Crans-Ambassador Prize CSI 4* yesterday during the Jumping Longines Crans-Montana in Switzerland. The Swiss and the 11-year-old bay Oldenburg gelding (Balou du Rouet x Couleur-Rubin) triumphed in the 1.45m contest after completing their jump-off run with no […]

Elian Baumann & Campari Z Fly to First in $43,000 Edmond de Rothschild Prize CSI 4* at Jumping Longines Crans-Montana

Elian Baumann (SUI) & Campari Z won the $43,000 Edmond de Rothschild Prize CSI 4* yesterday during the Jumping Longines Crans-Montana CSI 4* earlier today in Switzerland. The Swiss and the 11-year-old bay Zangersheide gelding (Contact van de Heffinck x Platini M) claimed top honors in today’s feature […]

Pius Schwizer & Balou Rubin R Top CHF $37,400 Emil Frey Sion Prize CSI 4* at Jumping Longines Crans-Montana

Pius Schwizer (SUI) & Balou Rubin R won the CHF $37,400 Emil Frey Sion Prize CSI 4* yesterday during the Jumping Longines Crans-Montana in Switzerland. The Swiss and the 11-year-old bay Oldenburg gelding (Balou du Rouet x Couleur Rubin) triumphed in the 1.45m speed challenge by leaving all […]

High-level Competition at High Altitude during Longines Jumping Crans-Montana CSI 4*

More than 20 nations will be represented this year during the Jumping Longines Crans-Montana CSI 4* in Switzerland. In less than 24 hours from now, the third edition of the Longines Jumping Crans-Montana will be kicked off. At the time of the last preparations, it is time to […]

Pius Schwizer & About A Dream Soar to Victory at Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco CSI 5*

Pius Schwizer (SUI) took a second win of the weekend at the Longines Global Champions Tour, aboard PremiuMares’ About A Dream. There was double cause for celebration, as owner Milena Pappas also celebrated her Birthday today, as the second day of competition kicked off. Speaking after his round, […]

Pius Schwizer & Chidame Z Cruise to Victory in €62,200 Global Champions League Individual Class at LGCT Monaco

Pius Schwizer (SUI) & Chidame Z won the €62,200 Global Champions League individual class CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco CSI 5* in the Principality of Monaco. The Swiss and the 10-year-old bay Zangersheide mare triumphed by overcoming all the 1.50m/1.55m obstacles, crossing […]

Steve Guerdat & Corbinian Capture CHF $30,000 MS Direct Group Prize CSI 5* in St. Gallen

Steve Guerdat (SUI) & Corbinian won the CHF $30,000 MS Direct Group Prize yesterday during the third day of the Longines CSIO St. Gallen 5* in Switzerland. The Swiss and the 12-year-old bay Westphalian gelding (Cornet Obolensky x Pilot) delighted their countryman by leaving all the poles up […]

Werner Muff & Cosby Top CHF $65,000 Speed & Handiness Challenge CSI 5* at St. Gallen

Werner Muff (SUI) & Cosby won the CHF $65,000 Speed & Handiness Challenge CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines CSIO St. Gallen in Switzerland. The Swiss and the 10-year-old bay Oldenburg gelding (Contendro I x Landablel) were victorious by leaving all the poles set at 1.50 meters up […]

Pius Schwizer & Balou Rubin R Claim CHF $30,800 Liebherr International AG Prize CSI 5* in St. Gallen

Pius Schwizer (SUI) & Balou Rubin R won the CHF $30,800 Liebherr International AG Prize yesterday during the Longines CSIO St. Gallen in Switzerland.   The Swiss and the 11-year-old Oldenburg (Balou du Rouet x Couleur Rubin) were victorious by leaving all the poles up for the second […]

Werner Muff & Cosby Soar to Victory in CHF $30,000 Metzgerei Gemperli Prize CSI 5* at St. Gallen

Werner Muff (SUI) & Cosby won the CHF $30,000 Metzgerei Gemperli Prize yesterday during the Longines CSIO 5* St. Gallen in Switzerland. Sixteen combinations had qualified for the jump-off, among them seven Swiss with Muff and the 10-year-old Oldenburg gelding (Contendro I x Landabel) coming out. The dynamic […]