Tag: Horses

Mariano Bastida & Cleartoon Top €25,400 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – September 17, 2020 – Competition here at the Autumn Sunshine Tour is gaining momentum this week as more riders arrive with their horses.  There are now more than 300 horses competing over the week.  The Young Horses are progressing well over the […]

Julien Epaillard & Usual Suspect Jump to Victory in €25,400 Hubside Special Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 17, 2020 –Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Usual Suspect d’Auge were the winners of the €25,400 Hubside Special Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* yesterday on the opening day of the second week of the Hubside Jumping Fall Tour. The speedy Frenchman rode the 12-year-old Selle Français […]

Diego Vivero & Casquero Victorious in $20,000 ProElite Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – September 13, 2020 – Diego Vivero (ECU) clinched victory aboard in the $20,000 ProElite Grand Prix on Sunday morning to finish up the ESP September Show at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Hector Loyola designed Sunday’s Grand Prix course, which took place in […]

Simon Delestre & Chesall Zimequest Speed to Victory at Hubside Jumping CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 17, 2020 – The number one riders starting in the day’s major event at 1.50m, Simon Delestre (FRA) could never be dethroned by any of the forty-three competitors. With Chesall Zimequest (Casall x Concerto II), he completed a clear course in 60.83 seconds, synonymous […]

Laura Renwick & Arkuga Claim €26,100 Summa Prize CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – September 11, 2020 – Laura Renwick (GBR) and Arkuga had great results last week competing at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen. Before winning the €25,850 Parkhotel Horst Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday, she teamed up with her faithful partner to claim top honors […]

Francisco Musa & Catch Me Império Egípcio Fly to First at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – September 10, 2020 – Francisco Musa (BRA) and Catch Me Império Egípcio were the winners of the Stal Hendrix Prize CSI 2*, the first Grand Prix qualifier last week at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen. Riding Haras Império Egípcio‘s 12-year-old dark bay Hannoverian mare […]

Nicolas Pizarro & Pia Contra Power to Win $1,070,000 Banbajío Cup Grand Prix CSI 2*

Léon, Guanajuato, Mexico – September 12, 2020 – The 2020 edition of the Banbajío Cup CSI 2* came to an end last Sunday nd it was Nicolas Alejandro Pizarro (MEX) and Pia Contra who claimed top honors in the $1,070,000 Banbajío Cup Grand Prix CSI 2* the day […]

2020 Edition of Munich Indoors Canceled

Munich, Germany – September 12, 2020 – It’s a shame, but the restrictions on sporting events will remain in place until at least December 31st. That makes it impossible for us to set up a solid plan for the Munich Indoors, ”explained our organizer Volker Wulff. So now […]

Armando Hassey & Lomax Supreme in $25,000 LEG Grand Prix at Colorado Horse Park

Parker, Colorado, USA— On Saturday morning at Autumn in the Rockies II (Sept. 10-13), eight horse and rider pairs found the key to a track designed by Catsy Cruz (MEX), keeping all the poles up within the time allowed. Armando Hassey and his own 10-year-old Westphalian gelding, Lomax (Lord […]

Philipp Topphoff & Cordess NRW Top €26,150 Deutschen Kreditbank Grand Prix CSI 2* at Paderborn

Paderborn, North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany – September 13, 2020 – Philipp Schulze Topphoff (GER) and Cordess NRW were the winners of the €26,150 Deutschen Kreditbank Grand Prix CSI 3* last Sunday during the OWL Challenge CSI 3*. Riding the 10-year-old grey Westphalian mare (Congress 4 x Acobat 3), the […]

Laura Renwick & Arkuga Victorius in €25,850 Parkhotel Horst Grand Prix CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – September 13, 2020 – Laura Renwick (GBR) and Arkuga pulled out all the aces up their sleeves to win the €25,850 Parkhotel Horst Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen. The second Big Tour win of the week for […]

Michael G. Duffy & Chappo Chey Triumph in €26,800 Grand Prix CSI 2* at GC Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 14, 2020 – The Global Champions of Valkenswaard CSI 5* & 2* came to an end yesterday at the Tops International Arena. Besides the thrilling action of the CSI 5* classes, the day also featured the highlight for the CSI 2* participants, the […]

Watch Kent Farrington’s Take on Winning the $213,300 American Gold Cup Grand Prix CSI 4*

Click on the image to watch the interview with  Kent Farrington’s take on winning the $213,300 American Gold Cup Grand Prix CSI 4* aboard Gazelle yesterday.

Marlon Zanotelli & Icarus Master the Course to Win €95,000 Two-Round Class CSI 5* at GC Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 13, 2020 – Marlon Módolo Zanotelli (BRA) showed his class and skill today winning the €95,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5*, an individual 1.50/1.55m competition over two explosive rounds of top-class action. The competition went down to the wire as the field of 20 fought […]

Kent Farrington & Gazelle Blaze to First in $213,300 American Gold Cup Grand Prix CSI 4*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 13, 2020 – The 50th American Gold Cup CSI 4*, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, hit the peak of its 11 weeks of competition Sunday as the final and, arguably, most thrilling day of the season spotlighted 50 decorated international contenders in the $213,300 American […]

Giants Tower Over Rivals in Rollercoaster Global Champions League at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – The Hamburg Giants towered over their rivals to win the GCL of Valkenswaard Presented by Stal Tops in a rollercoaster team thriller. Show jumping fans across the globe were treated to a high adrenaline team competition with dramatic changes of fortune throughout the unpredictable […]

Nicola Pohl & Baronescha Power to Win €25,400 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – September 11, 2020 – On another a hot and sunny day in Andalucia the Big Tour’s €25,400 Speed Challenge CSI 3* was held in the main grass arena with 34 combinations competing to take the top spot and add to their Longines […]

Don VHP Z Retires in Moving Ceremony at GC Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 12, 2020 – Spectators witnessed an emotional retirement ceremony yesterday, held for the iconic show jumping modern legend Don VHP Z, owned by Jim and Penny Coulter and their daughters Saer and Audrey of Copernicus Stables. Top riders lined the arena to pay […]

Kara Chad & Firefly W Chase Down Big Tour Win at the Sunshine Tour CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – September 12, 2020 – Kara Chad (CAN) and Firefly W were the winners of the Big A Class CSI 3* yesterday during the Sunshine Tour’s Fall Tour CSI 3*. With a jump-off time of just 39.96 seconds, the Canadian rode a sparkling […]

Watch Sydney Shulman Take Full Advantage of Villamoura’s Footspeed for a Blazing Victory!

Sydney Shulman & Villamoura Top $36,600 American Gold Cup Speed Classic CSI 4*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – Sept. 12, 2020 – It was a race against the clock during the penultimate day of the 50th American Gold Cup CSI 4*, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, during which 66 talented horse-and-athlete pairs contested the $36,600 American Gold Cup Speed Classic CSI 4*. Nine […]

Gregory Wathelet & Nevados S Gallop for Gold in €300,000 GC Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 12, 2020 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) and the super-charged grey stallion Nevados S made it their day winning the €300,000 GC Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5*, presented by Tennor in blistering style. It was an afternoon of world class performances and exactly […]

Flying Frenchman Flies to First in Jump-off Class at Global Champions of Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 12, 2020 – Speed merchant Julien Epaillard (FRA) clinched his first CSI 5* victory of the weekend with his exceptionally fast mare Queeletta. The clears were hard to come by in the first half of the class but increased in number in the […]

Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida & Delvaux are the Best in €35,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – September 12, 2020 – Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida (POR) and Delvaux were the main characters yesterday during the second day of the Hubside Jumping Fall Tour CSI 4*. The duo were the winners of the feature class of the day €35,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*. With obstacles […]

Darragh Kenny & Belo Horizonte Dash for the Cash at GC Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 11, 2020 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) stormed to a decisive victory with a breathtakingly fast clear round in last night’s CSI 5* qualifier for the GC Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5*, to be presented by TENNOR, partnering with a new horse, Belo […]

Nicole Shahinian-Simpson & Akuna Mattata Supreme in $72,900 American Gold Cup Qualifier CSI 4*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 11, 2020 – The pressure was on Friday at the 50th American Gold Cup CSI 4* & 2*, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, as 57 starters put forward their best efforts in the $72,900 American Gold Cup Qualifier CSI 4*, presented by Traverse City […]

Scott Brash Storms to Victory in Thrilling GC Valkenswaard CSI 5* Opener

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 11, 2020 – GC Valkenswaard kicked off with a bang as Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello Mr President stormed to victory in the 1.45m two-phase competition – the first CSI5* class of the weekend. There was a stellar line up of A-list combinations […]

Don VHP Z’s Retirement Ceremony To Be Held Tomorrow during GC Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 11, 2020 – Don VHP Z, one of the greatest horses in modern show jumping, will officially retire from the sport in a special emotional ceremony at Tops International Arena tomorrow (Saturday). He is known as one of the most consistent five star […]

Matthew Sampson Soars to Win €25,400 Speed Class CSI 3* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – September 11, 2020 – The main grass ring, which is named after the legendary horseman, David Broom, was the location for the FEI, €25,400 Longines Ranking Speed Class CSI 3* yesterday during the first day of the Sunshine Tour’s Fall Tour CSI […]

Rowan Willis & Cartouch III Make a Triumphant Debut at Traverse City in $36,600 Staller Welcome Stake CSI 4*

Traverse City, Mich. – Sept. 10, 2020 – International competition commenced Thursday at Flintfields Horse Park, the home of the 50th American Gold Cup CSI 4*, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, as the first FEI class of the week brought a sizeable field of 89 entries to centerstage for the […]