London, England – August 12, 2024 – The world’s most elite equestrians are set to descend upon the iconic city of London for the 12th leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL team series, promising an unparalleled display of world-class show jumping. This year’s event, hosted in […]
Versailles, France – August 02, 2024 – Great Britain claimed Jumping team gold in fine style today at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Versailles (FRA) with spectacular performances from Ben Maher (GBR) & Dallas Vegas Batilly, Harry Charles (GBR) & Romeo 88 and Scott Brash (GBR) & Jefferson. […]
Hickstead, England – July 28, 2024 – Riding the grey mare Millfield Colette, Donald Whitaker (GBR) delivered a blisteringly-quick jump-off round to win the same title that cousin Robert Whitaker (GBR) had won 12 months earlier. Once again, Hickstead proved happy hunting ground for the Whitaker family dynasty, with […]
Hickstead, England –July 26, 2024 – Two British riders both had their first five-star victories on Friday at the 2024 Agria Royal International Horse Show CSIO 5* when they shared the win in the €10,000 Equine Giveaways Royal International Stakes CSIO 5*. Both Mark Edwards (GBR) aboard Royale Tale and […]
Hickstead, England – July 27, 2024 – It was a very busy Saturday at the 2024 Agria Royal International Horse Show CSIO 5*. Three important competitions kept spectators on the edge of their seats. In the €28,200 Unex Group Speed Classic CSIO 5*, James Smith (GBR) the win […]
Hickstead, England – July 27, 2024 – Great Britain’s Sameh El Dahan (GBR) had been relegated to second place in the opening five-star class of the show on Thursday, but on Saturday he gained retribution when he triumphed in the €28,200 ClipMyHorse.TV Salver CSIO 5*, riding the experienced WKD Aimez […]
Hickstead, England – July 26, 2024 – At the halfway stage, first-drawn Great Britain was the only team to still have a clean sheet, with pathfinder Ben Maher (GBR) with Exit Remo, Tim Gredley (GBR) on Medoc De Toxandria and anchorman John Whitaker (GBR) with Equine America Unick Du […]
Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 25, 2024 – International competition during the fourth week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders, commenced on Thursday afternoon in the $32,000 Speed Classic CSI 3*. GLEF IV represents the fourth in six consecutive weeks of FEI […]
Hickstead, England – July 11, 2024 – Olympic champion Ben Maher (GBR) – who heads to Paris straight after the Agria Royal International Horse Show – has been selected with Exit Remo, alongside his 2023 team-mates John Whitaker (GBR) with Unick Du Francport and Tim Gredley (GBR) on Medoc […]
Hickstead, England – July 25, 2024 – The Brits will be hoping to secure victory in the upcoming €200,000 Agria Nations Cup of Great Britain CSIO 5*, to give them a second consecutive win in this prestigious team showjumping competition. Held on the Friday of the Agria Royal International […]
Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 17, 2024 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) came out on top in the $32,000 Two-Phase CSI 3* on Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili (Berlin x Darco). VanderVeen and the 2005 Belgian Warmblood soared through the jump off with 25.28 seconds on the […]
Hickstead, England – July 18, 2024 – Now the home nation will be hoping they can replicate that feat, with a strong line-up of British riders due to compete at the Agria Royal International Horse Show CSIO 5* (24-28 July). Robert Whitaker (GBR) became the first British rider in […]
Riesenbeck, Germany – July 15, 2024 – The Longines Global Champions Tour announces a star-studded lineup for the 11th stage of the 2024 season, set to take place at the home of Ludger Beerbaum at Riesenbeck International Equestrian Centre from 18 – 21 July. German equestrian enthusiasts are […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 13, 2024 – The sun came out for day two of the Summer Classic as show jumping’s top talent went head to head at the Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard. It was blue skies for the €56,800 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4* […]
Monte Carlo, Monaco, France – July 06, 2024 – For a second consecutive year, Longines Global Champions Tour partnered with Constance Hotels & Resorts, a luxury hotel chain with properties in Mauritius, Maldives, and Seychelles, for the exciting Constance Hotels & Resorts Challenge. The French Riviera challenge dedicated […]
Manchester, Vermont, USA – July 07, 2024 – A stunning scene was set below the picturesque mountains of Manchester, Vermont, on July 7, 2024, as the $24,500 CWD Grand Prix, the first grand prix of the six-week HITS Vermont Summer Festival, got underway. The class did not disappoint, […]
Aachen, Germany – July 07, 2024 – His father has won the Rolex Grand Prix in Aachen and his uncle. This year is Robert Whitaker’s (GBR) premiere appearance at the CHIO Aachen. His victory in the €28,200 Mystic Rose Prize CSIO 5* was good preparation for his first Grand […]
Aachen, Germany – July 06, 2024 – For the show-jumpers it is one of the highlights of the entire CHIO Aachen week: the €90,000 Allianz Prize CSIO 5*. Ben Maher (GBR) made sure on Saturday that the Union Jack could also be hoisted in the afternoon after the […]
Aachen, Germany – July 02, 2024 –If anyone can judge what distinguishes a four-legged star, then definitely Ben Maher (GBR). The British Olympic gold medallist hopes to have found one in the OS Stallion, Corlander, whom he won the opening round of the Sparkassen-Youngsters-Cup with on Tuesday. Philipp […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — June 30, 2024 — Matthew Sampson (GBR) and Daniel ruled the day for Great Britain, taking the 1.60m $339,460 Pan-American Cup CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. There were tears of joy ringside as Sampson, from Sheffield, hailed the 16-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion Daniel […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – June 28, 2024 – A large field of 49 horse-and-rider combinations took to the WEC Grand Arena to compete under the lights in the $31,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*. John Doyle (IRL) set the intricate tracks for 17 different nations, but it was […]
Hickstead, England – June 23, 2024 – William Funnell (GBR) became the first five-time winner of the €120,000 Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby CSI 4* at Hickstead on Sunday, following a masterclass display of jumping with Dublon. The Surrey-based showjumper had come close to beating the record 12 months […]
Hickstead, England – June 22, 2024 – A new name was added to the Liz Dudden Memorial Trophy on Saturday at Hickstead, when Elliott Rowe (GBR) landed the €28,360 British Speed Derby CSI 4* with the 11-year-old stallion Hyperion VP Wisbecq. Drawn 19th out of 26, Elliott scorched round the […]
Hickstead, England – June 20, 2024 – It was a busy day on Saturday at Hickstead – The All England Jumping Course. William Fletcher (GBR) enjoyed his first Hickstead International Arena win, beating 56 rivals to claim top honors in the €28,360 Hickstead Master’s Trophy with the 11-year-old grey […]
Hickstead, England – June 21, 2024 – Last year’s Agria Derby Trial winners Robert Whitaker (GBR) and Carlos Ribas (BRA) once again shared the honours in today’s class – and they were joined by 2022 winner William Funnell in a three-way split for first place. Theirs were the only […]
Hickstead, England – June 20, 2024 – British rider Will Edwards (GBR) won the feature class on Thursday at the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting CSI 4*, the €12,000 ClipMyHorse.TV Derby Tankard CSI 4*. Riding the 14-year-old mare SHW Candies B, Will produced a speedy round in the six-strong […]
Hickstead, England — June 21, 2024 — The Hickstead stalwart will have an official retirement ceremony on Sunday, June 23. One of Hickstead’s most popular and consistent horses will be retired shortly before the 62nd Al Shira’aa Derby. Hickstead, England – June 20, 2024 – Harriet Biddick’s (GER) horse A […]
Hickstead, England – June 20, 2024 – Twelve months ago, Somerset showjumper Harriet Biddick (GBR) was poised to set a new record in the British Speed Derby at Hickstead. Riding her seasoned campaigner Silver Lift, Harriet was nearing the end of the lengthy course and looking like she […]
Hickstead, England – June 18, 2024 – The leading contender for this Sunday’s Al Shira’aa Derby CSI 4* at Hickstead has been ruled out of this year’s class. Hickstead, England – June 18, 2024 –Reigning champion David Simpson (IRL) will miss the Derby after his nine-year-old stallion Pjotr […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – June 16, 2024 – The $62,500 Wheels Up & 5×5 Trading Grand Prix CSI2* was the highlight event of the week, welcoming a competitive field of 32 horse-and-rider combinations from 11 different nations to compete over Andy Christiansen’s (ECU) challenging track. At the end of the night, Maya […]
