Tag: Horses

Last to go Johan-Sebastian Gulliksen thrills in LGCT Doha Curtain-Raiser

Doha, Qatar – March 05, 2020 – The Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha kicked off in style today with Johan-Sebastian Gulliksen (NOR) picking up his first LGCT win on Chaloubet in 38.80s. Jos Verlooy (BEL) and Varoune finished just behind them with a time of 39.91 seconds and third place […]

Student Beats Master as Spencer Smith & Theodore Manciais Win $137,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 5, 2020 – Spencer Smith (USA) and Theodore Manciais topped a field of 53 entries to win the $137,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round 9 CSI 5* on Thursday, March 5, at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida, USA. On the […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili Fly to Win $37,000 Douglas Elliman Prize CSI 5* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 4, 2020 – Kristen Vanderveen (USA) rode Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili to victory in the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m CSI 5* to open week nine of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida, USA, on Wednesday, February 26. In […]

Jens Baackmann & MTM Como No Claim $150,000 Purina Grand Prix at Hits Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – Sunday March 01, 2020 – The seventh week of the Hits Horse Shows Ocala Winter Circuit brought success to many with Jens Baackmann (GER) and MTM Como No took home the blue ribbon in the feature class, the $150,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix. […]

Jack Ryan & Colmar Cruise to Win $131,600 Longines Grand Prix CSI 2* at Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – Friday, February 28, 2020 –  Jack Ryan (IRL) continued his streak of great results last week, winning the AED $131,600 Longines Grand Prix CSI 2* last Friday during the President of UAE Showjumping Cup CSIO 5*/2* at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club in […]

Thomas Fuchs: Showjumping Champion, Trainer & Father of Rolex Grand Slam Contender Martin Fuchs

When did you think that Martin had what it takes to reach the top? When he’d finished competing in the Juniors, that’s when I realized he might have the potential to reach the top. At the beginning, it was more my wife who went to the shows with […]

Annika Axelsson & Haloubet Hitchcock Speed to Victory in €25,400 Speed & Handiness Challenge CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – Sunday, March 02, 2020 – The last day of the premier international equestrian competition during the Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab 5* was a combination of star riders and formidable horsepower pulling out all the stops in the pursuit of glory. Annika Axelsson (SWE) and […]

Luis Alejandro Plascencia & Elton ML Excel in $1,100,000 Banorte Grand Prix CSI 3* at Querétaro

Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico – Sunday, March 01, 2020 – The second week of the Equsport CSI 2*/3*/4* came to an end yesterday and it was  Luis Alejandro Plascencia (MEX) and Elton ML who claimed top honors in the MXN $1,100,000 Banorte Grand Prix CSI 3*  at the Balvanera Polo & […]

Keri Potter & Jiminy Cricket Jump to Victory in $150,000 Purina Grand Prix CSI 3* at Desert International Horse Park

Thermal, California, USA. – Sunday, March 2, 2020 – Desert Circuit Week VI concluded the second week of FEI competition with the $25,000 Sapphire Tour Classic, sponsored by Voltaire, and the $150,000 Diamond Tour Grand Prix CSI 3*, sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition. Keri Potter (USA) aboard Jiminy Cricket […]

Mathieu Bourdon & Bigouden du Tertre Conquer €51,150 Câmara Municipal de Loulé Grand Prix CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – Sunday, March 02, 2020 – “La Marseillaise” was once again played yesterday at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre as Mathieu Bourdon (FRA) and Bigouden du Tertre claimed top honors in the €51,150  Câmara Municipal de Loulé Grand Prix CSI 3* during the fifth week of the Vilamoura […]

Alexandra Thornton Thrives to Win Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award at Winter Equestrian Festival CSIO 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – British show jumping athlete Alexandra Thornton (GBR) claimed the Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award on Sunday, March 1, to close out week eight of the 12-week Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida, USA. Riding her top mount, Charielle, a 14-year-old Oldenburg mare […]

Constant Van Paesschen & Isidoor van de Helle Win €51,800 Grand Prix CSI 3* at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – Sunday, March 01, 2020 – Constant Van Paesschen (BEL) and Isidoor van de Helle (Canturo x Qredo de Paulstra) made the most out of the last day at Spring MET II 2020, when taking the top honours in Sunday’s €51,800 1.50m Grand Prix CSI […]

Rodrigo Lambre & Catover Team Up for the Win in $214,000 Premier Equestrian Grand Prix CSIO 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 1, 2020 – Brazilian rider Rodrigo Lambre (BRA) topped the $214,000 Premier Equestrian Grand Prix CSIO 4* riding Catover on Sunday, March 1, 2020, to conclude week eight of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida, USA. Ken Krome (USA) set a […]

Moggre Makes it a Memorable Debut Clinching the $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO 4* for Team USA at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 29, 2020 – The future of U.S. show jumping was shining bright as a team of up-and-coming athletes dominated the $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO 4* in the International Arena during week eight on Saturday evening, February 29, at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) […]

Daniel Deusser & Killer Queen Reign Supreme in €410,000 Grand Prix CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – Saturday, February 29, 2020 – Daniel Deusser (GER) rode to victory in the gripping grand finale, the €410,000 Grand Prix CSI 5* during the 2020 Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab presented by Longines, at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, in Doha, Qatar. Daniel Deusser […]

Daniel Meech Goes Double Clear to Lead Kiwi Victory in the Longines FEI Nations Cup™ of the UAE CSIO 5*

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – Saturday, February 29 2020 – Team New Zealand claimed top honours in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of the United Arab Emirates CSIO 5* at Abu Dhabi (UAE) for the second time in two years today when pinning Egypt into […]

Brian Moggre & Nikita Jolie Triumph in $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate Classic CSIO 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – Friday, February 28, 2020 – Brian Moggre (USA) and Nikita Jolie claimed the win in the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m Classic CSIO 4* yesterday during the eighth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) […]

Sydney Shulman & Azilis du Mesnil Soar to Win $37,000 Hermès Grand Prix Series Semi-Final CSI U-25 at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – Friday, February 28, 2020 – Sydney Shulman (ISR) held onto her spot at the top of the Hermès Under 25 leaderboard by winning the $37,000 Hermès Grand Prix Series Semi-Final CSI U-25 aboard Azilis du Mesnil under the lights in the International Arena during week […]

Marcus Westergren & Astree de Burgo Score the Win in €26,775 ClipMyHorse TV Prize CSI 4* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – Friday, February 28, 2020 – Today was a local holiday celebrating Andalucia and the showground here at Montenmedio was full of curious visitors keen to see for themselves the world class riders competing here at the most important jumping Tour in Europe. […]

Third Victory! Julien Epaillard Claims €148,300 Jump-off Class CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – Friday, February 28, 2020 – Excitement and action combined to keep fans on the edge of their seats on the second day of Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab Presented by Longines, in the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. The international equestrian event, which Al Shaqab […]

Jane Richard Philips & Kenia van’T Laerhof Fly to First in €51,100 Speed Class CSI 5* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – Friday, February 28, 2020 – Excitement and action combined to keep fans on the edge of their seats on the second day of Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab Presented by Longines, in the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. The international equestrian event, which Al Shaqab […]

Julien Epaillard & Alibi de La Roque Top €25,400 Two-Phase Class CSI 5* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – February 29, 2020 – The first day of the Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab 5* was an exciting one, with 88 riders from 23 countries competing in the Olympic disciplines of showjumping, dressage, and para dressage. Fans enjoyed a mix of equestrian action during the […]

Steve Guerdat & Ulysse des Forets Supreme in €26,200 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – Friday, February 28, 2020 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Ulysse des Forets won Friday’s €26,200 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* on Friday during the third week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour’s Spring MET II in Oliva Nova, Spain. The  Swiss guided the 12-year-old bay Selle […]

Dermott Lennon & MJM Pursuit Pursue Victory at the Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – Thursday, February 27 – It was a perfect day for the first  of the XXVI Sunshine Tour CSI 4* today, with plenty of sun and an electric atmosphere as around 1000 combinations took to the arenas. Dermott Lennon (IRL) riding “MJM Pursuit” […]

Vani Khosla & Dragonfly de Longchamps Dominate SmartPak Welcome CSI 3* at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – Sunday, February 23, 2020 – Vani Khosla (USA) and her own Dragonfly de Longchamps finished victorious in the $10,000 Diamond Tour Welcome, sponsored by SmartPak, completing the speed course in a time of 67.09 seconds. Mariano Maggi (SWE) and Uma O’Neill’s Caville (Cartogran x […]

Georgia Tame & Evita Top €25,400 Abu Dhabi Sports Council Cup CSI 2*

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – Friday, February 26, 2020 –  Georgia Tame (GBR) and Evita claimed top honors in the €25,400 Abu Dhabi Sports Council Cup CSI 2* yesterday during the President of UAE Showjumping Cup CSIO 5*/2* at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club in the United Arab Emirates. The […]

Darragh Kenny & Carthano Cruise to Win $37,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup CSIO 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 27, 2020 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Carthano cruised to victory in the $37,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round 8 CSIO 4* during the eighth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Florida, […]

Mouda Zeyada & Morocco Claim €165,000 President of UAE Showjumping Cup CSIO 5* at Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – Thursday, February 27, 2020 –  Mouda Zeyada (EGY) and Morocco were victorious in the €165,000 President of UAE Showjumping Cup CSIO 5* today at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club in the United Arab Emirates. The Egyptian and the 12-year-old chestnut stallion (For […]

Harold Boisset & T’Obetty du Domaine are the Best in Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – Thursday, February 28, 2020 – Harold Boisset (FRA) and T’Obetty du Domaine claimed top honors in the €10,525 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* for the Emiralia Horse Corporation yesterday during the third week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour’s Spring MET II in Oliva Nova, […]

Guy Williams & Rouge de Ravel Gallop to Win €25,800 Jump-off Class CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – Thursday, February 20, 2020 – Guy Williams (GBR) and Rouge de Ravel were the winners of yesterday’s feature class in the Francisco Moura Arena, the €25,800 Jump-off Class CSI 3* during the fifth week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Portugal. The Brit and […]