Tag: Jumper News France

La Baule Sets the Scene for the Clash of Titans this Week! 

La Baule, France – June 05, 2024 – The field of the CSI5* has been unveiled with one week to go until the first horses trot into the arena of the Jumping International de La Baule – Officiel de France (6–9 June). The best riders on Earth, who never fail […]

Stars Align in St Tropez for Iron Dames Dream Win in Global Champions League

St. Tropez, France – May 31, 2024 – Lights off and away we go… GCL Ramatuelle, St Tropez was a race to the finish line with the Cannes Stars, powered by Iron Dames, jumping to victory as the only team on a clean sheet. The first women-only jumping team, […]

Julien Épaillard & Cancul Torel Z Make it a Double at Mâcon Chaintré

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 […]

Kevin Staut & Beau de Laubry Z Show their Best Form in the €40,000 Aston Martin Speed Challenge CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 24, 2024 – Kevin Staut (FRA) scored the second French victory of the week with a superb run that stole pole position from longtime leader, Germany’s Daniel Deusser (GER), in the €40,000 Aston Martin Speed Challenge CSIO 5* during the CSIO 5* of Rome – […]

Italian Supremacy! Lorenzo de Luca & Cash du Plessis Power Past the Field at Piazza di Siena

Rome, Italy – May 23, 2024 – Lorenzo de Luca (ITA) produced the second Italian victory of the opening day at the CSIO 5* of Rome – Master d’Inzeo 2024 with a scorching early round from Cash du Plessis that proved too good for the rest of the field in the ENI Speed Challenge […]

Julien Épaillard & Cancun Torel Z Thrive at the Jumping International de Mâcon Chaintré CSI 4*

Mâcon Chaintré, France – May 24, 2024 – In the main event of this first day of competition at the Jumping International de Mâcon Chaintré CSI 4*, Julien Épailard (FRA) won, at the controls of Cancun Torel Z. On the 1.50m course designed by the French course designer […]

Emeric George & Gloria Mercoeur Claim the First Win at Piazza di Siena

Rome, Italy – May 23, 2024 – Emeric George (FRA) claimed the first win of the week at CSIO Rome – Master d’Inzeo 2024 at Piazza di Siena this morning when galloping to victory in the €28,200 Safe Riding Winning Round CSIO 5* partnering the young mare Gloria Mercoeur. The 35-year-old Frenchman pinned Olympic […]

Roger Yves Bost Blazes to Victory in the €105,500 Copa S.M. El Rey CSI 5* at Madrid

Madrid, Spain – May 18, 2024 – Taking his second win in the Copa S.M. El Rey CSI 5*, presented by Caser Grupo Helvetia Trophy, Roger Yves Bost (FRA) aboard Ballerine du Vilpion took top honours in the 48th edition of this prestigious event at the Longines Global […]

Erynn Ballard Blazes Again for Top Honors in the $38,700 Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* at Old Salem Farm

North Salem, New York, USA – May 11, 2024 – Erynn Ballard (CAN) made quick work of Alan Wade’s 15-effort track in Saturday’s $38,700 Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, riding her way into the jump-off with two Ilan Ferder entries, Hero and Fave D’Authuit. In the end, she returned to the winner’s circle […]

Hamburg Derby Dreams! Dune du Ru Propels Emeric George to First in Deutsche Kreditbank Qualifier CSI 4*

Hamburg, Germany – May 10, 2024 – Emeric George (FRA) is 35 years old, comes from France and has one goal: He wants to win the 93rd German Jumping Derby presented by Idee Kaffee. No Frenchman has ever won this traditional derby. “That’s why I’m here,” he smiled in […]

Riding “La Vida Loca”! Kevin Staut Storms to the Top in the €107,800 Région de Normandie Grand Prix CSI 4*

Canteleu, France – May 05, 2024 – Showjumping reached new heights at the 2024 Al Shira’aa Le Lame International – Sagrantino Showjumping CSI 4* as the €107,800 Grand Prix Région de Normandie CSI 4* took place on super Sunday. To the delight of the crowd, a familiar face […]

Le Printemps des Sports Équestres: Olympic Hopefuls in Fontainebleau this Week for the CSI 5*

Fontainebleau, France – April 23, 2024 – With the official selections for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games just a few weeks away, Le Printemps des Sports Équestres will be playing host to the world’s show jumping and dressage elite at the Grand Parquet in Fontainebleau this week, […]

Dale! Delestre in Double Dosage, Does it Again in the Mercedes-Benz Trophy CSI 5*

Mexico City, Mexico – April 12, 2024 – A total of 34 riders gathered for the €57,000 Mercedes-Benz Trophy CSI 5*, the first CSI 5* class on Friday at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico City CSI 5* & CSI 2*. The list of participants included 7 […]

Simon Delestre à Grande Vitesse to Win the Broxel Trophy CSI 5* at LGCT Mexico City

Miami Beach, Florida, USA – April 11, 2024 – The Longines Global Champions Tour has officially arrived in Mexico City, and day one kicked off in  spectacular style with a bustling crowd casting an apprehensive atmosphere with the knowledge of what is to come in the days ahead. […]

Two Teams Share the Lead as Global Champions League Heads to Mexico!

Miami Beach, Miami, Florida, USA – April 10, 2024 – After last Friday’s rollercoaster, the overall Global Champions League (GCL) season rankings have had a huge shake-up with stage 2 drawing to a close. Interestingly the league now has joint leaders of Friday’s winners Rome Gladiators and Doha’s […]

Simon Delestre Dashes to Beat the World’s Best in the $62,500 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Qualifier CSIO 5*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 20, 2024 – International show jumping competition got underway on Wednesday, highlighted by the $62,500 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSIO 5*. While all 40 athletes competing in the Longines League of Nations™ are guaranteed a starting spot in Thursday evening’s $330,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix […]

Blood Earns the Diamond! Julien Anquetin is the Ace of the €400,000 Hermès Grand Prix CSI 5*

Paris, France – March 18, 2024 – The statue of the French general Maréchal Joffre situated in front of the Military Academy at the entrance to the Grand Palais Éphémère, doubtless appreciated the showstopping spectacle. The grand finale of the fourteenth edition of the Saut Hermès, the €400,000 […]

French Supremacy in the Top Five! Super Simon Delestre Leads the French Musketeers in the €62,000 GL Events Prize CSI 5*

Paris, France – March 16, 2024 – The Marseillaise rang out around the Grand Palais Éphémère again at the end of the €62,000 GL Events Prize CSI 5* won by Simon Delestre (FRA). From eastern France, the French rider, paired with Olga van de Kruishoeve, a 10-year-old (BWP) […]

Edward Levy & Confidence d’Ass Conquer the Prix du Grand Palais CSI 5*

Paris, France – March 15, 2024 – Late morning this Friday, French rider Edward Lévy (FRA) won the €28,200 Prix du Grand Palais CSI 5*, the first event of the Saut Hermès, hosted in the Grand Palais Éphémère arena. Riding Confidence d’Ass, a 12-year-old French Saddle mare, the […]

Riders & Horses for the Saut Hermès CSI 5* at the Grand Palais

Paris, France – March 14, 2024 – The countdown is over as one of the most iconic showjumping events begins this Friday in the French capital. The 2024 Saut Hermès promises many thrills and spills as six riders ranked amongst the top ten in the world go head-to-head […]

Saut Hermès: 14th Edition Welcomes the Elite of Showjumping & their Flying Beasts to the Grand Palais!

Paris, France – March 14, 2024 –  On March 15, 16 and 17, the Hermès house will welcome sixty of the world’s best riders and their horses to the Grand Palais Éphémère for three days of competition labeled 5*, the highest level of international competitions. Twenty international hopefuls […]

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

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 14, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the stunning 2024 Saut Hermès CSI 5* this week at the Grand Palais, one of the most iconic stages for the noble sport to showcase the talent of riders and their high-flying beasts. Across the […]

True Talent & High Horsepower: Introducing the 2024 Global Champions League Teams

Valkenswaard – February 29, 2024 – In what promises to be a turbo-charged championship race, the battle lines have been drawn, and the teams are primed for glory. Over the past few months, team owners, managers, and trainers have been on overdrive, making jaw-dropping signings and trades to […]

Kevin Staut & Visconti du Telman Part Ways But Ride Triumphantly in Gothenburg!

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 23, 2024 – The French dominated when the weekend’s first international jumping classes were decided in Scandinavium. Julien Anquetin had already won the €28,380 Hööks Prize CSI 5*-W and in the evening’s 1.50 class Kevin Staut (FRA) won with flying colours – as well […]

France Gets off to a Flying Start as Julien Anquetin Flies High in the €28,380 Hööks Prize CSI 5*-W

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 23, 2024 – The French dominated when the weekend’s first international jumping classes were decided in Scandinavium. In this week’s first international show jumping class presented by Hööks, the €28,380 Hööks Prize CSI 5*-W, riders got to know the arena and warmed up for […]

Pénélope Leprévost Lights Up for Another Win at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 18, 2024 – The third week of the XXX Andalucía Sunshine Tour is off to a flying start and the Barceló Big Tour Speed Challenge CSI 4* was our biggest class on Thursday. Featuring obstacles set at 1.50 meters in the […]

Pénélope Leprévost & Texas Conquer the Dunas de Barbate Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 18, 2024 – In the €106,675 Dunas de Barbate Grand Prix CSI 4* today, there was a thrilling five horse jump-off. First to go Philip Weishaupt (GER) setting the time to beat at 36.48 seconds, aboard Coby 8. This challenge led to […]

Julien Epaillard & Dubai du Cedre Dash to First in the €115,000 Anemone HorseTrucks Grand Prix of Amsterdam CSI 5*-W

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 […]

The Olympic Magic Begins in Bordeaux!

Bordeaux, France – January 24, 2024 –The line-up of riders competing at the Jumping International de Bordeaux never disappoints! This year is no exception to the tradition, with Olympic medallists and preselected riders, FEI Longines World Cup contenders – and former winners – championship medallists and many more […]

Julien Anquetin & Blood Diamond du Pont Impress the Most in €105,700 Speed Challenge CSI 5*-W at Leipzig

Leipzig, Germany – January 19, 2024 – Julien Anquetin (FRA) and Blood Diamond du Pont have been one of the most consistent combinations representing France at the top of the sport and once again they proved that competing at the 2024 Partner Pferd – Leipzig CSI 5*-W on […]