Basel, Switzerland – April 06, 2025 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and his much-admired homebred 12-year-old gelding Donatello d’Auge emerged victorious once again in Basel (SUI) this evening as they were crowned the 2025 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final champions. The pair, who won the cities’ Longines FEI […]
Versailles, France – August 05, 2024 – French speed king Julien Epaillard (FRA) and his queen Dubai du Cedre clinched the coveted last-to-go spot in tomorrow’s Individual Jumping Final with the quickest clear round in today’s qualifying competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Versailles (FRA). From a […]
Mâcon Chaintré, France – May 25, 2024 – Fifty-two pairs at the start, sixteen jump-offs, three double clear rounds… And at the end, Julien Épaillard (FRA) and Cancun Torel Z were still more than three seconds ahead of their pursuers! The best Frenchman in the world rankings signs […]
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 27, 2023 – A year minus one day after his spectacular victory in the Amsterdam round of the World Cup, Julien Epaillard (FRA) took that other top prize of Jumping Amsterdam in equally spectacular fashion: the €115,000 Anemone HorseTrucks Grand Prix of Amsterdam […]
Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain –January 19, 2024 – Lights on, the Master of Faster, the Flying Frenchman Julien Epaillard (FRA) is back to his winning ways at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. The Frenchman and Hoover flew to first place in the €29,200 Rent a Car Dénia Trophy CSI 3* […]
Casas Novas, La Coruña, Spain – December 01, 2023 – The sports program of the first day of the A Coruña 2023 CSI5*-W ended with the €100,000 CaixaBank Trophy CSI 5*-W, a class in which Harry Charles (GBR) won for the second year in a row. The British […]
Madrid, Spain – November 24, 2023 – Last weeken, he was the winner of the €1,250,000 Super Grand Prix of the Global Champions Tour Playoffs CSI 5* in Prague, the Czech Republic, and on Friday, in Madrid, Julien Epaillard (FRA) continued in his line, winning. The Haras de […]
Lyon, France – November 05, 2023 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) stormed to victory with Bond Jamesbond de Hay at the third leg of the 2023/2024 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League in Lyon, France today. All eyes were on Julien Epaillard (FRA) and his 10-year-old mare […]
Barcelona, Spain – September 29, 2023 – Julien Epaillard (FRA), riding Donatello d’Auge, has emerged victorious in the €97,700 City of Barcelona Trophy CSIO 5* by completing an impressive second round, setting an unbeatable time for all his competitors. The French rider was the fastest among the nine […]
Milan, Italy – September 03, 2023 – Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat (SUI) has ridden many great horses during his sparkling career, but after winning individual gold at the 2023 FEI Jumping European Championship in Milan (ITA) today he said his mare, Dynamix de Belheme, is simply the best. With […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 07, 2023 – Fresh from his win last week in the €1.5million Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Monaco, Julien Epaillard (FRA) was back on top spot with Dubai du Cedre at the Longines Tops International Arena. Winning the biggest class on […]
Ramatuelle, Saint Tropez, France – June 03, 2023 – In the glamorous world of equestrian sport, few events capture the essence of luxury, competition, and prestige quite like the Longines Global Champions Tour of Ramatuelle, St. Tropez CSI 5* & CSI 2*. It was Julien Epaillard (FRA) who […]
Rome, Italy – May 26, 2023 – While waiting for the Intesa Sanpaolo Nations Cup CSIO 5*, the €30,000 Aston Martin Speed Challenge CSIO 5* qualifying for the Rolex Gran Prix of Rome CSIO 5* on Sunday 28th, “opened” the competions on the green showground of Piazza di Siena on the second day of the 90th […]
Rome, Italy – May 25, 2023 – The Marseillaise sounded for the prize-giving ceremony of €26,200 MAG Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* the second competition of the opening day of the 90th CSIO 5* di Roma Piazza di Siena – Master d’Inzeo. French rider Julien Epaillard (FRA) scored victory with Dubai de Soie. The only one […]
Bourg-en-Bresse, France – May 21, 2023 – French on flying form! French spectators had put their hopes of a win in a few of their best riders in the €110,000 Grand Prix of Bourg-en-Bresse CSI 4*. Actually their expectations exceeded on Sunday in the grand finale of the Jumping […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch – The Netherlands – March 12, 2023 – The pinnacle class of The Dutch Masters came in the form of Sunday’s €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of ‘s-Hertogenbosch CSI 5*, part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. The Brabanthallen’s knowledgeable crowd was full of anticipation, ahead […]
London, England – December 19, 2022 – The final day of The London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W featured some of the world’s best equestrian athletes. The highlight of the Afternoon Performance came from the €25,500 Mistletoe Stakes CSI 5*-W. With 24 of the world’s best horse and […]
Madrid, Spain – November 27, 2022 – Madrid is a happy hunting ground for Julien Epaillard (FRA). The French rider came out on top in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League qualifier twelve months ago with Billabong du Roumois, and today he did it all […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – November 05, 2022 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) has been the most consistent rider in the world so far this year and the third-ranked rider in the world was on top form again on Saturday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*. He teamed up […]
Lyon, France – October 29, 2022 Who can stop Julien Epaillard (FRA)? In just two days, the French rider has won all three classes in which he was involved. Saturday evening, riding Donatello d’Auge, a horse from his own stud farm (the Haras de la Bosquetterie), Julien Epaillard […]
Lyon, France – October 28, 2022 –Julien Épaillard (FRA) earned himself the pleasure of listening to the French national anthem twice in one day. Having already won the opening class of the CSI 5* at the Longines Equita Lyon CSI 5*-W & CSI 2* Concours Hippique International on Friday morning with […]
Lyon, France – October 28, 2022- Five-star competitions are already underway at the Longines Equita Lyon CSI 5*-W & CSI 2* and the French riders have made a great start! The audience in Lyon enjoyed a first French win in the €26,000 Prix Groupama CSI 5*-W. Riding Donatello […]
Saint Lô, France – October 21, 2022 – After winning the €25,500 Prix France Etalons CSI 4* the day before and for the second day in a row, Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Caracole de La Roque once again stole the spotlight at the Jumping International Saint-Lô CSI 4*. Epaillard excelled in the […]
Saint-Lô, France – October 21, 2022 – No matter where he goes to compete, Julien Epaillard (FRA) is a force to be reckoned with, even more so when it comes to speed classes. Once again, the “Flying Frenchman” lived up to his reputation, teaming up with Caracole de […]
Grimaud, France – October 16, 2022 – There are only a few things that are certain in life and it’s the same when it comes to showjumping. In Julien Epaillard‘s (FRA) case, it can be said that if the “Flying Frenchman” goes clear in a jump-off, he is […]
Grimaud, France – October 14, 2022 – One of the riders with the most wins at FEI-level events the past few years, Julien Epaillard (FRA) was back on top of the podium on Friday during the penultimate day of the Hubside Jumping’s Fall Tour Series at Haras des […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – March 23, 2022 – Once again, the stars are out in broad daylight under sunny skies at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3* this week as top horsemen and horses take the center stage. The winningest rider at the venue the past two years, Julien Epaillard (FRA) […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – February 27, 2022 – The third and last week of Spring MET II 2022 concluded on Sunday with the €51,500 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 3*and it was once again Julien Epaillard (FRA) that took home the win after a […]
Oliva Nova, Spain -January 25, 2022 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) has been the “King” of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3* for quite some time and although the Flying Frenchman was once again challenged by his fellow countryman Nicolas Delmotte (FRA) and the result was the same as […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – February 15, 2022 – The Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Spring Tour II is back for the second week with a star-studded list of riders set to compete there. Julien Epaillard (FRA), Ludo Philippaerts (BEL), Jérôme Guery (BEL), Marc Houtzager (NED), Nicolas Delmotte (FRA), Holger Wulschner […]
