Shanghai, China – May 04, 2025 – After a stellar season competing in Florida, highlighted by several wins and top placings, Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) and Derby de Riverland were back in the winner’s circle on Sunday during the final day of the 2025 Longines Global Champions Tour of […]
The Longines EEF Series has officially launched its 2025 season video, building anticipation for Europe’s premier equestrian Nations Cup series. The newly released video showcases the excellence in motion that defines this prestigious competition, featuring Europe’s finest riders and horses in action. The launch video highlights the heart-pounding competition, extraordinary […]
Compiègne, France – April 06, 2025 – The 2025 Compiègne Classic ended in style this Sunday with a spectacular €56,800 CWD Grand Prix of the City of Compiègne CSI 3*, radiant weather and an atmosphere worthy of the biggest events. Under the sun, the public filled the stands […]
The countdown is on—just 150 days remain until the 2025 edition of the Brussels Stephex Masters. From August 27 to 31, the world’s top riders will gather in Brussels for five days of unparalleled competition, entertainment, and luxury. This year, the event takes another step forward. A brand-new […]
Wellington, Florida, United States – March 28, 2025 – The stakes were high for Abdel Saïd (BEL) in the $62,500 Bainbridge 1.50m Classic CSI 5* on Friday. Earning the win aboard Calvaro, owned by AS Trading BV, he punched his ticket for the Rolex US Equestrian Open to […]
Ocala, Florida, United States, – March 21, 2025 – Hot off a victory in Wednesday’s Lugano Grand Prix Qualifier, Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) and Derby de Riverland returned to the winner’s circle following the $120,000 Winning Round CSIO 5* at the Longines League of Nations™ Ocala at World Equestrian Center […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – March 19, 2025 – It was Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) who claimed victory in the $63,000 Lugano Grand Prix Qualifier CSIO5* on opening day of the Longines League of Nations™ Ocala event at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) on Wednesday. Ocala serves as the second […]
Thermal, California, United States – March 15, 2025 – Belgium’s Jos Verlooy (BEL) and FTS Killossery Konfusion concluded the 2024-2025 Desert International Horse Park season by doing the same thing they have been doing all circuit: winning. Verlooy and “Konfusion” claimed their third grand prix victory of the […]
Thermal, California, USA – March 07, 2025 – After several winters spent competing on the East Coast, Jos Verlooy (BEL) made the decision to begin showing instead on the West Coast at the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) , and based on results alone, the Belgian rider is likely […]
Zaventem, Belgium – February 27, 2025 –The European Equestrian Federation (EEF) announces with deep appreciation and regret that President Theo Ploegmakers will conclude his successful tenure, stepping down from his position on 1 April 2025, due to health-related reasons. Ploegmakers has been a pivotal figure in European equestrian sport […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – February 23, 2025 – Belgium’s Jéròme Guery (BEL) has been in great form at the 2025 Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Spring MET II in Oliva Nova, Spain, taking three big wins during the second week of competition prior to Sunday. And on Sunday, Guery and […]
Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – February 23, 2025 – The third of seven weeks of the Andalucía Sunshine Tour came to an end with the top 50 riders of the week taking part in the €105,675 Andalucía Grand Prix CSI 4* on Sunday. The class was held […]
Doha, Qatar – February 15, 2025 – The Belgian anthem was heard last Friday on the second day of three-day event HH The Amir Sword International Equestrian Festival CSI 5* & CSI 3*-W at the magnificent Longines arena of Al Shaqab. The €105,500 FEI World Cup of Doha […]
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – February 14, 2025 – The penultimate day of the Emirates Jumping Cup saw four competitive classes, culminating with the€31,200 Longines Grand Prix CSI 2* – 1.45m, which featured 50 riders vying for top honours. With only seven clears in the first round, […]
Doha, Qatar – February 13, 2025 – Brace yourselves—the Doha Falcons are back! With a roster of elite experience, this formidable squad is ready to soar in their 9th GCL season. Returning to the GCL battlefield with unfinished business, the Doha Falcons narrowly missed out on a championship podium last year so have entered 2025 with a super squad for […]
Rome, Italy – February 09, 2025 – The battlefield is set, the gates of the Colosseum are open, and a new legion is ready to take on the world. Introducing the Rome Gladiators powered by Cavalleria Toscana—the latest force to enter GCL in 2025. With an iron-willed squad and an […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – February 02, 2025 – Belgium’s Jérôme Guery (BEL) and the 13-year-old gelding Great Britain V (Nabab de Reve x Carolus H) won Sunday’s €57,150 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas Grand Prix CSI 3* – 1.50m at Spring MET I 2025, topping a starting field […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – January 30, 2025 – International athletes at the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) have made a habit of repeating past wins, and Belgium’s Nicola Philippaerts fit that mold on Thursday. On the grass derby field, the 2016 Olympian earned a repeat win from 2024 […]
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 25, 2025 – Pieter Devos (BEL) and his Jarina J were in a class of their own today and managed to keep Denis Lynch (IRL) behind them in the saddle of Vistogrand with apparent ease. The combination won the €115,000 Anemone Horse Trucks […]
Thermal, California, USA – January 25, 2025 – There was no confusion as to Saturday night’s winner, as Jos Verlooy piloted FTS Killossery Konfusion to victory in the $200,000 American Wild Horse Conservation Grand Prix CSI 4* by a margin of nearly three seconds on January 25 at the Desert International […]
Thermal, California, USA – January 23, 2025 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) is on a Desert Circuit winning streak, and on Thursday, January 23, he amassed his third win of the past six days. This time, Wathelet rode Argentina de la Marchette to victory in the $63,000 Pomponio Ranch Welcome Speed […]
Thermal, California, USA – January 19, 2025 – Belgium’s Gregory Wathelet (BEL) started his Sunday morning the same way he ended his Saturday night: winning. After topping Saturday’s $75,000 Go Rentals Grand Prix, Wathelet returned to the Grand Prix Arena at the Desert International Horse Park on Sunday, January 19 […]
Thermal, California, USA – January 18, 2025 – It did not take Gregory Wathelet (BEL) long after landing back in California to also land back on top of the leaderboard at the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). On Saturday night, January 18, the Belgian rider kicked off his 2025 […]
Brussels, Belgium – January 14, 2025 – Belgium has officially secured its place in the 2025 Longines League of Nations™ series, finishing sixth in the 2024 rankings with 12,128 points, just shy of Germany’s 12,311. With a legacy of success and a dynamic team of athletes and horses, […]
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 09, 2025 – Thursday marked the start of the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show, which will span the next two weekends at the recently renovated Abu Dhabi Equestrian Centre. The event, which is now in its 8 th season, remains afirm […]
Mechelen, Belgium – December 27, 2024 – Koen Vereecke (BEL) stole the spotlight on Friday at the Jumping Mechelen, claiming the first of his two wins so far at the 2024 edition of Jumping Mechelen – Memorial Eric Wauters, claiming victory in the €50,000 BMW Masters CSI 5*-W. […]
Mechelen, Belgium – December 28, 2024 – The tension in the Nekkerhal was palpable as Koen Vereecke (BEL) and Oilily de Muze (Vigo d’Arsouilles Stx x Ramiro Z | BWP) raced to an unforgettable victory. For the first time in history, not only was the Longines FEI Jumping […]
Mechelen, Belgium – December 26, 2024 – This week, sports, show, and horse enthusiasts come together at Jumping Mechelen to celebrate the end of the year. With over 40 years of history, Vlaanderens Kerstjumping – Memorial Eric Wauters has grown into much more than a prestigious competition. It is […]
London, England – December 21, 2024 – Day four of London International Horse Show once again featured thrilling competition and breathtaking performances across the three sessions. Early in the day, the €28,200 Snowflake Stakes CSI 5*-W , held over one round, provided a fast and thrilling competition for […]
London, England – December 19, 2024 – The €56,800 Santa Stakes CSI 5*-W continued the world-class action at the Excel, with crowds once again treated to impressive displays of skill and horsemanship. To proceed to the jump-off and keep their winning hopes alive, riders needed to remain faultless […]
