Lanaken, Belgium – September 24, 2023 – Exactly 4 years after becoming world champion for 6-year-olds with the mare Chao Lee, the German top lady rider Katrin Eckermann (GER) has added another world title to her list of achievements this afternoon! During the big final for the 6-year-old […]
Lanaken, Belgium – September 21, 2023 – Simultaneously with the 7-year-old horses, the start signal for the first qualifier for the 6-year-old horses was also given on Thursday morning in Lanaken. At the Ramiro Z Arena, no fewer than 256 combinations appeared at the start in a 2-phase […]
Lanaken, Belgium – September 21, 2023 – Domein Zangersheide has announced that Christian Ahlmann (GER) was forced to pull of competing on home soil this week. The news was confirmed according to the following statement on the Zangersheide website: “Due to a fall earlier this week, Christian Ahlmann […]
Rome, Italy – September 17, 2023 – In an electrifying 1.50m speed class fourth to go Christian Kukuk (GER) and Checker 47 delivered from the get go and set the pace to clinch victory in the final class of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome CSI 5* […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 07, 2023 – The $80,000 Cana Cup CSIO 5* (1.55m) capped off competitions for Thursday of the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* & CSI 2*. Over 40 athletes stepped through the Clock Tower in hopes on adding their name to the historic […]
The stallion who lives up to his name – Stargold The Oldenburg stallion, Stargold (Stakkato Gold – Charme x Lord Weingard, bred by Gestüt Sprehe GmbH), produced four clear-rounds out of five in the two most important classes at the CHIO Aachen. In the first round of the Mercedes-Benz Nations’ […]
Milan, Italy – August 31, 2023 – Team Germany overtook Sweden to rise to the top of the leaderboard on the second day of the FEI Jumping European Championship 2023 in Milan (ITA) on Thursday, but the difference between the top three sides is only fractional going into […]
Bridgehampton, New York, USA – August 31, 2023 – With 63 entries representing 15 countries contesting the $39,000 Flecha Azul Speed Stake CSI 5* to prepare for a weekend of competitive sport, claiming the top of the leaderboard was anybody’s game. Rene Dittmer (GER) proved up to the task as he sliced […]
Brussels, Belgium – August 27, 2023 – Earlier on Sunday, the program for the 3* riders was concluded at the 2023 Brussels Stephex Masters CSI 5*, CSI 3* & CSI 2*. The €52,000 Lieven Hendrickx Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by Lieven Hendrickx (1.50m), was ultimately seized by the […]
Can you introduce yourself, tell us who you work for, and what your role is? My name is Melina, but most people call me Mel. I have been Marcus Ehning’s groom for the last seven years, both at shows and at home – I do everything! What is […]
London, England – August 11, 2023 – The glamorous Longines Global Champions Tour of London CSI 5* kicked off in spectacular fashion today, setting the stage for an exhilarating week of world-class competition. In a heart-stopping moment that had the crowd on the edge of their seats, Nicola […]
Pinneberg, Germany – August 05, 2023 – Rene Dittmer (GER) was delighted after winning the €30,000 Championat of Itzehoer Versicherung CSI 4*, the world ranking list competition on Saturday at the CSI Hof Waterkant. He teamed up with the Holsteiner mare Corsica 14, by Connor, which was endowed […]
Pinneberg, Germany – August 04, 2023 – Katrin Eckermann (GER) and Patrick Stühlmeyer (GER) set the “standards” on Friday, the third day of the CSI Hof Waterkant tournament: Eckermann won the world ranking list competition with the fast Chao Lee, which was endowed with €55,600 euros in the […]
Pinneberg, Germany – August 03, 2023 – That was to the liking of the North German show jumping fans: Johanna Beckmann (GER), just 19 years old, won the de €30,000 DiVo-Bau Prize CSI 4* on Thursday with the gelding Cheenook – the CSI4* test at Hof Waterkant. Beckmann got […]
Riesenbeck, Germany – July 23, 2023 – Sunday got off to a great start at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Riesenbeck CSI 5*, CSI 3* & CSI 2* at the Riesenbeck International and another German rider stole the spotlight. After Katrin Eckermann (GER) and Chao Lee “Kung […]
Riesenbeck, Germany – July 20, 2023 – The 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour is winding down, separating contenders from pretenders in the hunt for the title of Champion of Champions. The championship series is once again the center of attention this week with the running of the eleventh leg […]
Chantilly, France – July 14, 2023 – Kendra Claricia Brinkop (GER) and Ma Belle were the stars of the day last Friday during the inaugural edition of the Chantilly Classic CSI 4*, stealing the spotlight by winning the €26,200 Petite Finale Defender CSI 4*. Seventy-three combinations challenged the […]
For you, why is CHIO Aachen such a special show? CHIO Aachen is the greatest, and most important show in the year. I was invited 20-years-ago to come here to design the course, and as always, I am looking forward to one of the most prestigious classes here, […]
Aachen, Germany – July 02, 2023 – What an anniversary! Coinciding with the tenth birthday of the Rolex Grand Slam in Aachen, there was a German trio on the podium and the heroes of the hour are Marcus Ehning and Stargold. Five pairs reached the jump-off, three from Germany: […]
Aachen, Germany – July 01, 2023 – The €90,000 Allianz-Prize CSIO 5* was the highlight in the Main Stadium at the Aachen Soers on Saturday. After a dream round, Richard Vogel (GER) triumphed and left yesterday’s winner, Jana Wargers (GER), lying in second place. Third place went to […]
Monaco, Monte Carlo – June 30, 2023 – Continuing their phenomenal form, Riesenbeck International powered by Kingsland Equestrian won their fifth stage of the intense 2023 Global Champions League season under the lights in the port of Monaco. Extending their Championship lead even further, Christian Kukuk on Just Be […]
Aachen, Germany – June 30, 2023 – What a jump-off in the €202,000 RWE Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia CSIO 5*! The time from the first round decided the starting order of the second round for the first time – a new rule that Jana Wargers (GER) took advantage […]
Aachen, Germany – June 29, 2023 – When David Will (GER) and the ten-year-old Holstein-bred gelding, Zaccorado Blue (VDL Zirocco Blue x Acorado), crossed the finish line of the 1.50-meter jumping competition against the clock, the €26,200 STAWAG Prize CSIO 5*, the clock stopped in 59.72 seconds. None […]
Aachen, Germany – June 28, 2023 – Showjumping has already begun at the 2023 edition of the CHIO Aachen but there’s plenty of excitement still to com. Defending €1,500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen champion, Gerrit Nieberg (GER) leads an all-star list of German riders such as Ludger Beerbaum […]
Aachen, Germany – June 21, 2023 – It was a goosebump moment of the 2022 CHIO Aachen. So, it is no surprise that Gerrit Nieberg (GER) and his horse Ben’s sensational victorious round from last year’s Rolex Grand Prix was shown on the screen at the start of the […]
Paris, France – June 25, 2023 – The comeback king Christian Ahlmann (GER) emerged victorious in the Saint Laurent Eiffel Challenge, taking back to back wins after his stunning triumph in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris CSI 5* the day before. Riding a different […]
Paris, France – June 24, 2023 – In a performance for the record books, Christian Ahlmann (GER) aboard Mandato van de Neerheide made the comeback of the year in the heart of Paris. The German maestro secured top spot in the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix […]
Daniel Deußer has already been one of the most successful riders in the world for years. We spoke with the 41-year-old about the importance of the Rolex Grand Slam for the equestrian sport and about his goals for the CHIO Aachen. The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping […]
Cannes, France – June 09, 2023 – Celebrating the GCL’s 100th stage in Cannes presented by Volvo it was Christian Kukuk (GER) and Philipp Schulze Topphoff (GER) who managed to secure the win in the momentous occasion for Riesenbeck International powered by Kingsland Equestrian. This weekend marks a […]
Wiesbaden, Germany – May 27, 2023 – Super Max victorious on home soil! Maximilian Weishaupt (GER) and Nexus turned on the nitro to win the $26,200 Lotto-Hessen Prize CSI 4* last Saturday during the 2023 Longines PfingstTurnier Wiesbaden CSI 4*. Riding the 17-year-old bay Holsteiner stallion (Nekton x Calando I) […]
