Doha, Qatar – March 5, 2021 –The third CSI 5* competition of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha saw international combinations rocket around the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. The 1.50m speed class had twenty-six starters and eight of those jumped clear rounds, meaning the riders really […]
Doha, Qatar – February 27, 2021 – Besides the €410,000 Commercial Bank Grand Prix CSI 5*, presented by Longines, the final day of the 2021 Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab 5* also featured another five-star class. After winning the €25,400 Two-Phase Special Class CSI 5* on the first […]
Doha, Qatar – February 25, 2021 – Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab presented by Longines 2021, the signature event of Al Shaqab, a member of Qatar Foundation, got off to an exciting start at the iconic Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. The eighth edition of the international event […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – February 14, 2021 – It was a French affair in Sunday’s €30,450 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 2* at the Spring MET in Oliva Nova, Spain, as Julien Epaillard (FRA) again proved to be unstoppable – even for his notoriously fast […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – February 11, 2021 – A familiar “Flying Frenchman” was back on top of the podium on Thursday during the first week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour’s Spring MET II. Perhaps the winningest rider at the venue the past two years, Julien Epaillard (FRA) rode […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – January 17, 2021 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Usual Suspect d’Auge triumphed in the €30,600 Grand Prix CSI 2* for the CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A Trophy on Sunday to conclude the first week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Spring Series. Once again, the speedy Frenchman was supreme aboard the 12-year-old Selle […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – December 17, 2020 – The second week of the Diryah Equestrian Festival got underway on Thursday and it was Julien Epaillard (FRA) who stole the spot. The “Flying Frenchman” claimed a one-two in the feature class of the day, the Big Tour’s $450,000 SAEF […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – October 30, 2020 – It was business as usual for Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Usual Suspect d’Auge on Friday during the second week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Autumn Series. After winning the €10,000 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* on Thursday the Frenchman and the 12-year-old Selle Français gelding (Jarnac x Papillon […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – October 29, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Usual Suspect d’Auge triumphed in the €10,000 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* yesterday during the second week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Autumn Series. The speedy Frenchman rode the 12-year-old Selle Français gelding (Jarnac x Papillon Rouge) to […]
Saint-Lô, France – October 25, 2020 – The French flag was flying high on Sunday during the conclusion of the Meeting d’Automne – Jumping International de Saint Lô CSI 4* & 2* in France. Two rules of thumb usually apply to Julien Epaillard (FRA). The first one is that the […]
Grimaud, France – October 15, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) was out for the win and revenge today during the first day of the final week of competition at the Hubside Jumping. Today’s feature class was a chess game between two of the fastest riders in the world. […]
Grimaud, France – September 26, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) proved once again why he is considered one of the fastest riders in the world, claiming first place in the €35,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 5* yesterday during the third week of the Hubside Jumping Fall Tour. The “Flying […]
Grimaud, France – September 20, 2020 – It’s time for the stars of showjumping to showcase their talent in the feature class of the week at the Hubside Jumping CSI 5*. Once again, the list of starters for the €200,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 5* is filled with […]
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 […]
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 […]
Deauville, France – August 14, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Quincy Lady were declared the winners of the €27,900 Esthederm Prize CSI 3* yesterday during the second day of the Longines Deauville Classic CSI 3*. The first Qualifier for the Grand Prix began on Thursday with a […]
Grimaud, France – July 12, 2020 – It’s the final day of the Hubside Jumping‘s Summer Series of events and the grand finale promises to be another nail-biter. After having already won three major classes the past weeks while competing at the Hubside Jumping, Julien Epaillard (FRA) will […]
Grimaud, France – July, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Usual Suspect d’Auge were up to their old tricks again, winning the most important class of the day on Saturday at the Hubside Jumping CSI 4*/2*. The “Flying Frenchman” and the 2008 chestnut Selle Français gelding (Jarnac x […]
Grimaud, France – June 21, 2020 – It’s showtime for showjumping on Sunday and the first major competition since the return of the noble sport is just minutes away from starting. Haras des Grillons will once again be the host to several of the stars of the sport […]
Grimaud, France – June 19, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Virtuose Champeix were back to their winning ways yesterday during the second day of the Hubside Jumping CSI 4*/2*/1* at the Gulf of Saint Tropez in France. Epaillard and the speedy horse were victorious in the feature […]
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 […]
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 […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – Sunday, February 23, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) has made sure that the La Marseillaise has been played repeatedly at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour since it kicked off in January, and Sunday’s €31,050 Grand Prix CSI 2* presented by CHG was no exception. Epaillard […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – Friday, February 21, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) was back to his winning ways, riding Quincy Lady to victory in the €26,100 Special Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2* for the Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau Trophy last Friday during the second week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour’s […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – February 13, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Quincy Lady won the Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* last Thursday during the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour’s Spring MET II. The Flying Frenchman has recorded more FEI victories so far this year and that was the case […]
Bordeaux, France – Sunday, February 09, 2020 – What a day for French rider Julien Epaillard (FRA) who, after winning the speed class earlier in the morning (the Prix France Bleu) with Alibi de la Roque, won the prestigious €110,000 Land Rover Grand Prix CSI 5* with his […]
Bordeaux, France – Friday, February 07, 2020 – In the first part of yesterday’s evening, the Prix Generali was a dress rehearsal for tomorrow’s Longines FEI World Cup Grand Prix. Though it is not really a qualifying class, the pairs must finish their course if they intended to […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – Sunday, February 02, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Jalanta P (Catalano x Fortinbras), took their second Grand Prix victory in three weeks when taking the top honours in Sunday’s €51,950 Grand Prix CSI 3* presented by CHG at 2020 Spring MET I. The […]
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 25, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Toupie de La Roque flew to victory in the €110,000 Anemone Horse Trucks Grand Prix of Amsterdam CSI 5* last Saturday during the Jumping Amsterdam CSI 5*-W. Epaillard defeated ten competitors with the 13-year-old chestnut Selle […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – January 18, 2020 – The Mediterranean Equestrian Tour kicked off its 2020 spring edition this week, with some of the world’s very best riders starting their outdoor season in Oliva Nova, Spain. In Saturday’s Grand Prix CSI 2*, a 1.45 challenge, presented by CHG […]
