Tag: Horses

Charlotte Barbey & Cardoso Cruise to Win PremiuMares Grand Prix CSI 2* at LGCT of Rome

Rome, Italy – September 08, 2019 – Charlotte Barbey (SUI) and Cardoso won the €25,000 PremiuMares Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome CSI 5*/2* at the Stadio dei Marmi in Rome, Italy. The Swiss and the 12-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood […]

Karl Cook & Fecybelle Fly to Win $100,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Sonoma International

Petaluma, California – September 8, 2019 – Earlier in the week, Karl Cook (USA) had won the CaptiveOne FEI Welcome class on Fecybelle, and mentioned that his goal was really to prepare for the big class on Sunday. His preparation paid off in the culminating class as he and […]

Margie Engle & Royce Triumph in $500,000 Grand Prix CSI 5* at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – September 08, 2019 – It was a beautiful day in the heart of the Hudson Valley where international riders were welcomed into the Wilmington Trust Grand Prix Stadium for the annual  $500,000 Saugerties Grand Prix CSI 5*. The Hits Championship features the richest weekend […]

Hans-Dieter Dreher & Prinz Top €25,000 Speed Class CSI 5* at LGCT of Rome

Rome, Italy – September 08, 2019 – The final day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome CSI 5* was another turbo-charged race to the finish line with an electric speed class to start the day. Seriously quick Hans-Dieter Dreher (USA) and Bold Prinz soared to the top of the […]

Eduardo Alvarez Aznar Turns on the Afterburner to Win Sunday’s €93,300 Jump-off Class at LGCT of Rome CSI 5*

Rome, Italy – September 08, 2019 – In a flat-out race to the last, Eduardo Álvarez Aznar (ESP) took the closing victory of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome CSI 5* aboard his trusted horse Rokfeller de Pleville Bois Margot.  With a grandstand finish, the Spanish rider […]

Eric Lamaze & Chacco Kid Amaze in $133,700 Suncor Energy Winning Round CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Chacco Kid won the $133,700  Suncor Energy Winning Round CSI 5* yesterday during the ‘Masters’ Tournament CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Province of Alberta, Canada. It was the first competition for Saturday of the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5*. Fans were out bright […]

Sameh El Dahan: Defending Winner of the $3,000,000 CP International Grand Prix CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

You won last year’s CP ‘International’, presented by Rolex. Does that give you more pressure going into the Major on Sunday? There’s always pressure in each Grand Prix you jump in, but the higher the stakes the higher the pressure. I personally like the pressure, especially when you […]

Leopoldo Palacios: Up Close & Course Insights for the $3,000,000 CP International Grand Prix CSI 5*

Are there any tricky parts to the course on Sunday? The reality is I try to make most of the fences the same level of difficulty. The start will be big but not too tough. In the first round there will be a triple combination with the dry […]

A Dolce Repeat for Ben Maher & Explosion W in €300,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Rome CSI 5*

Rome, Italy – September 07, 2019 – The world class combination of Ben Maher (GBR) and Explosion W took Rome by storm winning their second LGCT Grand Prix in a row in the Eternal City. Victory propelled the British Olympic gold medallist into the lead in the overall […]

Karl Cook & Fecybelle Victorious in $36,000 CaptiveOne Welcome CSI 2* at Sonoma International

Petaluma, California, USA – September 6, 2019 – Karl Cook (USA) was unable to be caught as he rode Fecybelle to victory in the $36,000 CaptiveOne FEI 1.45m Welcome Class CSI 2* during the Split Rock Jumping Tour‘s (SRJT) Sonoma International CSI 2* at the Sonoma Horse Park […]

Beezie Madden & Darry Lou Dominate to Win $133,700 Tourmaline Oil Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Province of Alberta, Canada – September 07, 2019 – Beezie Madden (USA) and Darry Lou won the $133,700 Tourmaline Oil Cup CSI 5* yesterday during the ‘Masters’ Tournament CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Province of Alberta, Canada. Friday’s WestJet Evening of the Horse at the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO5* […]

Lions Slay Giants with a Dramatic Victory at Global Champions League of Rome

Rome, Italy – September 07, 2019 – In a drama-fuelled Global Champions League of Rome CSI 5*, the Prague Lions were the Giant-slayers today after a knife-edge competition all came down to the final fence of the class in a spectacular Italian showdown. It was a dramatic weekend […]

Julien Epaillard & Queeletta Jump to Victory at Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome CSI 5*

Rome, Italy – September 06, 2019 – The first class of the weekend kicked off in style as Julien Epaillard (FRA) once again took top honours on Queeletta by just over 0.2 seconds ahead of Constant Van Paesschen (BEL) and his black 10-year-old Vendetta Treize. Third place was clinched by Nayel […]

Simon Delestre & Filou Carlo Zimequest Triumphant in €59,400 First GCL Competition CSI 5* at LGCT of Rome

Rome, Italy – September 07, 2019 – Simon Delestre (FRA) and Filou Carlo Zimequest won the €59,400 First GCL Competition CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome CSI 5*/2* at Stadio dei Marmi in Rome, Italy. Simon Delestre (FRA) & Filou Carlo Zimequest The Frenchman and […]

Brian Moggre & MTM Flutterby Fly to Win $35,700 Horseflight Jumper Classic CSI 5* at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – September 05, 2019 – Brian Moggre (USA) and MTM Flutterby won the $35,700 Horseflight Jumper Classic CSI 5* yesterday during the Hits-on-the-Hudson at the Hits Saugerties Horse Park in Saugerties, New York, USA. The young American and the 12-year-old chestnut mare were supreme […]

Eric Lamaze & Chacco Kid Claim $133,700 Cana Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 05, 2019 – Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Chacco Kid won the $133,700 Cana Cup CSI 5* yesterday during the ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Province of Alberta, Canada. The CANA Cup has been part of the Spruce Meadows collection since […]

Kent Farrington & Jasper Jump to Win $75,000 ATCO Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 06, 2019 – Kent Farrington (USA) and Jasper won the $75,000 ATCO Solutions Cup CSI 5* yesterday during the ‘Masters‘ Tournament at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Province of Alberta, Canada. It was another beautiful day at Spruce Meadows and the ATCO Solutions (1.50m) started […]

Tracy Fenney & MTM Reve du Paradis Top $35,700 SmartPak Welcome CSI 5* at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York – September 05, 2019 – Tracy Fenney (USA) and MTM Reve du Paradis won the $35,700 SmartPak Welcome CSI 5* yesterday during the Hits Saugerties Series at the Hits Horse Park in Saugerties, New York, USA. The American and the 14-year-old grey Selle Français gelding […]

Steve Guerdat & Martin Fuchs at the Top of the Mount Everest of Showjumping

Steve Guerdat (SUI) has maintained the lead in the standings of the Longines FEI Jumping Individual Rider Ranking for the ninth month in a row. The 37-year-old Swiss rider has accumulated a total of 3517 points. A few changes have taken place at the top of the leaderboard […]

Allocations confirmed for Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ North American League 2020-2023

Lausanne, Switzerland – September 04, 2019 – The FEI  announced the named qualifiers for the next three seasons of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ – North American League. Following a very competitive bidding and evaluation process, the FEI has allocated the eight qualifiers of this prestigious league in […]

Eduardo Menezes & H5 Quintol Are Quick to Win $71,300 Akita Drilling Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 04, 2019 – Eduardo Menezes (BRA) and H5 Quintol won the $71,300 Akita Drilling Cup CSI 5* on Wednesday during the ‘Masters’ Tournament CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Province of Alberta, Canada. The final competition of day one of the 2019 […]

Daniel Coyle & Cita Cruise to Win $36,100 Telus Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 04, 2019 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) and Cita won the $36,100 Telus Cup CSI 5* on Wednesday during the ‘Masters’ Tournament CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Province of Alberta, Canada. Mother Nature brought clear skies and sunshine to opening day of […]

Palm Beach Masters Series Awarded Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Wellington Through 2023

Wellington, Florida, USA — September 4, 2019 — The Palm Beach Masters Series®, home of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Wellington since 2016, will continue to host the event through at least 2023. The Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) has announced the named Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ […]

Behind the Stable with Robin Parsky: Co-owner of Kent Farrington’s Gazelle & IJRC Vice-Chairman

How did you get into equestrian sport? I was born and raised in California and I started riding when I was only about six years old. My father was involved with race horses and I wanted to be an equestrian. I was one of four children, but I […]

Harrie “Smolders” the Competition to Win Leading Rider Award at Brussels Stephex Masters

Meise, Belgium – September 04, 2019 – Harrie Smolders (NED) finished the Brussels Stephex Masters as the best CSI 5* rider, and was awarded with a STX 2 Horse Truck for one year. The Dutch rider topped the ranking with 326 points, while Denis Lynch (IRL) came second after collecting 316.5 points during […]

Interview: Rolex Grand Slam Contender Kent Farrington

Can you talk through your emotions from CHIO Aachen and what has happened since you won? Of course, the Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen is the biggest Grand Prix in our sport and a competition every rider dreams about winning at some point in their career. To come […]

Rome Ready for Spectacular Longines Global Champions Tour at Stadio dei Marmi

Rome, Italy – September 04, 2019 – Over 100 riders of all ages representing 25 countries will descend on Rome for the 16th leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour which was officially launched today by Government and Olympic officials at the spectacular Stadio dei Marmi venue. The […]

Alec Lawler & For Gold Win $30,000 Grand Prix of Silicon Valley at Horse Park Woodside

Woodside, California, USA – August 31, 2019 – Saturday night heated up at the Horse Park at Woodside during the Silicon Valley Equestrian Festival II, as the area’s fastest horses and riders competed in the $30,000 Grand Prix of Silicon Valley presented by Interactive Mortgage. One by one […]

Over Two Meters! Laura Renwick & Top Dollar Jump for the Jackpot in €20,000 Six-Bar Prize CSI 4* at Jumping de Valence

Ratières, France – August 31, 2019 – Laura Renwick (GBR) and Top Dollar VI won the €20,000 Mercedes-Benz Six-Bar Prize CSI 4* last Saturday during the Jumping International de Valence CSI 4*/3* at the Haras des Grillons in Ratières, France. Laura Renwick (GBR) & Top Dollar VI The Brit and the […]

Curtains Close for Cornet d’Amour during Retirement Ceremony at the Brussels Stephex Masters

Meise, Belgium – August 31, 2019 – A beautiful retirement ceremony for Cornet d’Amour was held last Saturday during the Brussels Stephex Masters CSI 5*/3*/2* at Stephex Stables in Meise, Belgium. Daniel Deusser (GER) & Cornet d’Amour Stephex Stables’ rider, Daniel Deusser (GER) teamed up with the 16-year-old […]