Tag: Jumper News España

Eduardo Álvarez Aznar Pulls Out All the Aces Up His Sleeve to Win the Telepass Accumulator Prize CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 23, 2025 – International classes on day two at the 2025 CSIO Rome – Piazza di Siena began at the Gallopatoio sand arena this morning with victory in the Telepass Accumulator Prize CSIO 5* for Spain’s Eduardo Álvarez Aznar (ESP) and the 12-year-old gelding […]

Francisco Goyoaga Mollet & Clic ES Patrons Power to the Top in the $62,500 Spring Classic CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky, United States – May 15, 2025 – An international field of athletes gathered at the Rolex Stadium on Thursday night to compete in the $62,500 Spring Classic CSI 3* during the Kentucky Spring Classic at the Kentucky Horse Park. Fifty-four combinations were narrowed down to 11 […]

Home Win by Teresa Blazquez-Abascal & Nasa de Toxandria in the €57,450 CHG Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – April 20, 2025 – The second week of the fourth and final part of the Spring MET 2025 in Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded with a home win for Spain’s own Teresa Blazquez-Abascal (ESP) and Nasa de Toxandria (Vertigo Saint-Benoit x Chopin van het Moleneind). […]

Casas Novas Announces the Official Launch of the Website for the Longines FEI Jumping European Championship – A Coruña

​A Coruña, Spain – April 15, 2025  – The Jumping European Championship of Casas Novas launches its official website with all the competition information: www.casasnovasfeijumping2025.com The new digital platform will be the main source for news, information, schedules, and other essential details about the Longines FEI Jumping European Championship A […]

Mariano Bastida & Belano vd Wijnhoeve Z Blaze to Victory in the Grand Prix CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – April 13, 2025 – The fourth and final part of Spring MET 2025 kicked off this week at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Oliva Nova, Spain, and it was the host nation’s Mariano Martinez Bastida and Belano vd Wijnhoeve Z (Berlin x Darco) that took […]

Álvaro González de Zárate & Casa Diva PS Win the Andalucía Trophy CSI 4*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – March 21, 2025 – A fantastic Friday fell upon the 2025 Andalucía Sunshine Tour with the running of the €29,000 Andalucía Trophy CSI 4*, won by the Spanish rider, Álvaro González de Zárate (ESP). The Spaniard had a commanding win with the 10-year-old […]

European Equestrian Federation Announces Resignation of President Theo Ploegmakers

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 […]

Mariano Martinez Bastida Blazes to First in Speed Challenge CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – February 13, 2025 – The 2025 H.H. The Amir’s Sword International Equestrian Festival CSI 5* & CSI 3*-W began last Thursday at the stunning Al Shaqab in the Qatari capital. The feature class of the day was the Speed Challenge CSI 5* won by the Spaniard Mariano Martinez Bastida […]

Riders & Horses for the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 06, 2025 – The sun is out, the sun is shining at the 2025 Andalucía Sunshine Tour as competitons is already underway. In warmer weather compared to the rest of Europe, it is also second to none in regards to number […]

Madrid In Motion Team Announced: Revved Up & Ready to Race into the 2025 Global Champions League Season

Madrid, Spain – January 31, 2025 – Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! A cornerstone of the Global Champions League Championship, Madrid In Motion is back in 2025, armed with fresh determination and an electrifying line-up with two new signings. Following a solid 7th-place finish in 2024, the team has […]

Mariano Martinez Bastida & Belano Vd Wijnhoeve Z are the Best in the Doha Tour Grand Prix CSI 3*

Doha, Qatar– January 25, 2025 – Spaniard Mariano Martinez Bastida (ESP) claimed the top prize in the €105,500 Doha Tour Grand Prix CSI 3* as he rode the bay gelding Belano Vd Wijnhoeve Z in a superb flawless jump-off round in 44.19 seconds. He was followed by German […]

Armando Trapote Pulls Out All the Aces Up His Sleeve to Win the Grand Prix CSI 2* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – January 20, 2025 – A cracking home win in the €28,200 Grand Prix of Vejer de La Frontera CSI 2* finishes off the first week of the Andalucia Pre-Sunshine Tour here at Montenmedio today from Armando Trapote (ESP) and the 10-year-old chestnut […]

Gonzalo Busca Roca & Cristiano Obolensky Supreme in the $65,000 Yeti Grand Prix CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 19, 2025 – Twenty-nine international competitors braved the rain late Sunday morning to vie for top honors in the final international class of the week, the $65,000 YETI Grand Prix CSI 2*. After an exhilarating eight-horse jump-off, Gonzalo Busca (ESP) claimed both first and third […]

Mariano Martinez Bastida Blazes towards Victory at the Doha International Equestrian Tour CSI 4*-W

Doha, Qatar – January 09, 2025 – Under the slogan “Where nobility meets history”, the opening round of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour kicked off at the glorious Longines Arena at Al Shaqab – a member of the Qatar Foundation on Thursday, January 9. The first round of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour, […]

Mariano Martinez Bastida’s Blazing Performance Tops the €110,000 London Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 20, 2024 – Friday, once again delivered a packed programme of sport and entertainment. The highlight of the day came from €110,000 London Grand Prix CSI 5*-W , brilliantly won by Mariano Martinez Bastida (ESP) and Jup. The pinnacle class of the day, The London Grand […]

Ismael Garcia Roque & Byblos d’Elle Excel in the €57,450 CHG Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – December 15, 2024 – The 2024 MET-season concluded in the best possible way on Sunday afternoon with double Spanish on top of the podium in the €57,450 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas CSI 3*, as Ismael Garcia Roque (ESP) and Byblos d’Elle (Niagara […]

Riders & Horses for the A Coruña CSI 5*-W at Casas Novas Equestrian Center

La Coruña, Spain – December 04, 2024 – The 2024 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Western European League touches down at the Casas Novas Equestrian Center next Friday for the 7th leg of its series. Several riders of the “Spanish Armada” face heavyweights of the sport, highlighted […]

IFEMA Madrid Horse Week Returns with the Best of Equestrian Sports

Madrid, Spain – November 28, 2024 – The horses are ready to start the eleventh edition of the IFEMA Madrid Horse Week (IMHW), which returns with the prestigious Longines FEI World Cup Show Jumping and FEI World Cup Dressage. On Thursday, the veterinary inspection and warm up took place in […]

Riders & Horses for the IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI 5*-W

Madrid, Spain – November 27, 2024 – It’s almost showtime for showjumping at the 2024 IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI 5*-W, the most traditional indoor equestrian event in Spain. The country’s very best, highlighted by the likes of Eduardo Álvarez Aznar (ESP), Mariano Bastida (ESP) and Armando Trapote […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

Madrid, Spain  – November 27, 2024 – Less than one day to go for the inaugural class at the 2024 IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI 5*-W, event that features the 6th leg of the 2024-2025 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Western European League. Still in Europe, the […]

2025 Longines League of Nations™ Calendar Confirmed

Lausanne, Switzerland – November 15, 2024 – Following on from the conclusion of a thrilling inaugural season of the Longines League of Nations™, which saw Germany crowned the first Longines League of Nations™ Champions, the FEI Board has confirmed the events for the 2025 Season. The 2025 Season […]

Mariano Martinez Bastida Blossoms at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – November 08, 2024 – To the delight of the home crowd, Mariano Martinez Bastida (ESP) guided Quark de Preuilly Z to victory in the €29,100 Rent a car Dénia Trophy CSI 3* on Friday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. The 1.45m speed challenge […]

Francisco Goyoaga Mollet Shines Bright Like a Diamond in the $60,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix

Wilmington, Ohio – October 26, 2024 – Exhibitors crowded the Standlee Sanctuary Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) for the final $60,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix of the 2024 Fall Classic Series. Anderson Lima (BRA) set a challenging track for the field of international horse-and-athlete combinations allowing only four […]

Eduardo Álvarez Aznar Rocks the House in Rabat!

Rabat, Morocco – October 20, 2024 – Collecting their 6th clear in an LGCT Grand Prix this year, Eduardo Alvarez Aznar (ESP) and 19-year-old Rokfeller de Pleville Bois Margot picked up the final ticket for the 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix after winning the €500,000 […]

Showjumping: The Sport of Equality!

Barcelona, Spain – October 06, 2024 – Equestrian sports are the ultimate equalizers. No other Olympic discipline allows men and women to compete on equal terms, regardless of gender. Riders of both sexes face off in events where physical strength or power matter less than technique, connection with the […]

Gonzalo Busca Roca & Pinot Gris di Fer Fly to First in the $40,000 Bluegrass Grand Prix

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – August 17, 2024 – The $40,000 Bluegrass Festival Grand Prix, presented by Audi of Lexington, was the marquee show jumping event in the Rolex Stadium on Sunday morning at the Kentucky Horse Park. Besting an 8-horse jump-off with speed and precision, Gonzalo Busca Roca (ESP) […]

Pilar Lucrecia Cordon Powers Past the Competition in Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 10, 2024 – Spain’s Pilar Lucrecia Cordon (ESP) was the fastest in the Speed Challenge CSI 2* just like the previous day. Out of 36 combinations, 21 managed to stay clear. The 51-year-old rider who is based in Wolvertem, Belgium with her horses […]

Mariano Martínez Bastida is the Best in the Longines Trophy CSI 4* at Casas Novas

Casas Novas, Spain – July 13, 2024 – Saturday afternoon in Casas Novas once again left a “great taste in the mouths of spectors” with incredible performances by top riders and horsewomen of the moment, many surprises and an unbeatable atmosphere. The stands were filled on this sunny […]

Álvaro González de Zárate Triumphant in the Marqués De Riscal Trophy CSI 4*

Casas Novas, Spain – July 13, 2024 – Major FEI-level showjumping began on Saturday at Casas Novas CSI 4* with the running of the €28,200 Marqués de Riscal Trophy CSI 4*, a 1.45m high test that had the participation of around twenty riders and riders. The first victory […]

No Rain on the Spaniards’ Parade as Olympic Hopefuls Dominate in Longines Nations Cup of Deauville CSIO 3*

Deauville, France – June 21, 2024 – It was a sunny day all round for Team Spain who rode to victory in the Longines EEF Semi-Final. Displaying masterful riding the Spanish quartet were decisive winners as the only team to finish on zero faults, as the popular French venue […]