Tag: Jumper News Great Britain

Ben Maher & Enjeu de Grisien Excel in the $150,000 Suncor Winning Round CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 09, 2023 – It was a beautiful morning to start Saturday of the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* and first up on the International Ring was the Suncor Winning Round CSIO 5*. Only the top 30 qualified riders from earlier in the […]

Matthew Sampson & Fabrice DN Fly to First in the $40,000 Cardel Homes Cup CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada – September 06, 2023 – The $40,000 Cardel Homes Cup CSIO 5* (1.45m) was the first event on the International Ring to start the tournament. Thirty-seven athletes representing twelve nations stepped through the iconic Clock Tower looking to post a fast and clear ride in […]

Ben Maher & Exit Remo Make a Grand Entrance in the $80,000 Telus Cup CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada – September 06, 2023 – The 2023 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* has commenced and the Telus Cup (1.50m) wrapped today’s competitions on opening day. Forty-five horse/rider combinations declared to start the competition and step onto the International Ring. The track was designed by Level 4 […]

Ben Maher & Dallas Vegas Batilly Hit the Jackpot in the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSIO 5* Presented by Audi

Brussels, Belgium – August 27, 2023 – The event grounds were abuzz with fans eager to witness the highlight of the 2023 Brussels Stephex Masters. Contenders tackled two challenging rounds, with only the top 12 from the initial round advancing to the final showdown. The rider accumulating the […]

“Wonderful Performance” Propels Amanda Derbyshire to the Top in the $38,500 Whalesbone Group Grand Prix CSI 2*

Ottawa, Ontario – August 27, 2023 – Great Britain’s Amanda Derbyshire took her place at the top of the podium after winning the $38,500 Whalesbone Group Grand Prix CSI 2* on Saturday, August 26, at the Major League Show Jumping – Ottawa CSI 5* & CSI 2* tournament […]

Ben Maher & Ginger Blue “Make Noise” in the €52,600 Bang & Olufsen Speed Challenge CSIO 5*

Brussels, Belgium – August 25, 2023 – Earlier in the day, Britain’s Ben Maher (GBR) came out strongest in a challenging CSIO5* qualifier against the clock. Riding Ginger-Blue (Plot Blue x Royal Bravour), he managed to clear the course and top the leaderboard with a razor sharp time […]

Sienna Charles & Valkiry de Zance Victorious at the Brussels Stephex Masters CSIO 5*

Brussels, Belgium – August 24, 2023 – Around 7 PM, the drums of our entertainment crew echoed, signaling the beginning of the first qualification round in the CSI5* competition. 55 competitors challenged each other in a lightning-fast trial over obstacles measuring 1.50 meters high. In total, 19 riders […]

Flying Tinker II Propels Mark Edwards to First in the £25,300 eVet Grand Prix CSI 2*

Bolesworth Castle, United Kingdom – August 20, 2023 – The last day of competition at the 2023 Al Shira’aa Bolesworth Young Horse Championships came to an end last Sunday at Bolesworth Castle. Besides the classes for young horses, the event was highlighted by CSI 2* competition too, especially with the running […]

Victorious Reunion for Sampson & Curraghgraigue Obos Flight in the Tbird Challenge CSI 3*

Langley, British Columbia, Canada — August 17, 2023 — Matt Sampson (GBR) couldn’t quite call his partner in the CSI3* tbird Challenge a “catch ride.” But it had been a while since he’d shown the 11-year-old Curraghgraigue Obos Flight. Flying in from Europe for the Summer Fort Classic CSI3*, Sampson […]

Rolex Grand Prix Summer Season Sizzles as it Sets off to the Stephex Masters

London, England – August 18, 2023 – Beyond the prestigious Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, Rolex is the title partner of a number of coveted summer Grands Prix. Over the course of four months, beginning in May, and drawing to a close in August, the world’s best horse […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines Global Champions Tour of London CSI 5* 

London, England – August 10, 2023 – The 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour is underway at Royal Hospital Chelsea but the five-star classes are still to come. National pride is on the line as Scott Brash (GBR), John Whitaker (GBR), Ben Maher (GBR), Matthew Sampson (GBR), Jack Whitaker lead […]

Four out of Top Five at Iconic Longines Global Champions Tour of London

London, England – August 08, 2023 – The stage is set for an exhilarating equestrian spectacle as the world’s top riders converge upon Royal Hospital Chelsea for the highly anticipated Longines Global Champions Tour of London, taking place from August 10th to 13th, 2023. The world’s premier horses and […]

Robert Whitaker & Vermento Victorious in the Longines King George V Gold Cup CSIO 5*

Great Britain’s Robert Whitaker Won Sunday’s Longines King George V Gold Cup after Delivering the only Double Clear of the Competition on Vermento.  Hickstead, West Sussex, England – July 30, 2023 – The win came two days after the Brits won the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™, with Robert’s father John part […]

Jack Whitaker Leads All-British Podium in The Royal International Salver CSIO 5*

Hickstead, England – July 29, 2023 – It was a British clean sweep in Saturday morning’s €26,200 The Royal International Salver CSIO 5*, with the host nation taking eight of the top nine placings. The win went to 21-year-old Jack Whitaker (GBR) on Equine America Valmy de La Lande, […]

Long-Awaited Home Win! British Top the €200,000 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Great Britain CSIO 5* at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – July 28, 2023 – It had been 13 years since the home side triumphed at Hickstead, but today at last the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Great Britain CSIO 5* was won by Di Lampard’s British team of Ben Maher (Exit Remo), Tim Gredley […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines Royal International Horse Show CSIO 5* at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – July 27, 2023 – It`s showtime for showjumping at the 2023 Longines Royal International Horse Show CSIO 5*, held at the historic The All England Jumping Course – Hickstead. Great Britain`s finest take on some of the best in the world as John Whitaker (GBR), Ben […]

Great Britain Hoping for a Home Win in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ CSIO 5* at Hickstead

Hickstead, West Sussex, England – July 26, 2023 –It’s been 13 years since the Brits last won the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Great Britain CSIO 5* at Hickstead – and on Friday 28 July they will be going all out to land victory on home turf in this prestigious team […]

Ben Maher Denies German Top Three on Opening Day of LGCT of Riesenbeck CSI 5*

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 21, 2023 – The long-awaited €26,200 Longines Global Champions Tour of Riesenbeck CSI 5* , CSI 3* & CSI 2* has kicked off in spectacular fashion, captivating equestrian enthusiasts from all corners of the world. Amidst an electric atmosphere and the scenic beauty of […]

Jodie Hall McAteer Wins the €60,000 Grand Prix van het Vechtdal CSI 3* with a Bit of Dutch Touch from Twente

Ommen, The Netherlands – July 09, 2023 – Happy faces at the showgrounds and a relieved face of the organization of CSI Ommen. British rider Jodie Hall McAteer (GBR) gave jump-off lessons and won the main class and the winner`s jackpot of the €60,000 jackpot. Michael Greeve (NED) from […]

Jackie Potts: What Horsemanship Means to Me

London, England – July 05, 2023 – New for this year, the EEF are launching a Horsemanship series, delving into what the term means to different people. Throughout the series we will be speaking to equestrian professionals from a variety of sectors and disciplines across the industry – from grooms […]

Matthew Sampson Soars to Win the $80,000 WCD West Canadian Cup CSI 2*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 02, 2023 – The sun was out for the final day of the 2023 ‘Pan American’ CSI 5* & 2*, presented by Rolex. The $80,000 West Canadian Cup CSI 2*, presented by WCD was the lone competition on the International Ring […]

Sameh El Dahan & WKD Toronto “Lead the Herd” at the Pan American CSI 5* in Calgary

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 28, 2023 – Meadows on the Green was ready to welcome equine athletes back to the turf to kick off the ‘Pan American’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex at Spruce Meadows. Over 40 horse/rider combinations tackled the one round competition over the […]

Ella Dalton & Quality Rubies ‘n Diamonds Sparkle for Speed Derby Victory

Twenty-one Year-old Ella Dalton Wins Saturday’s British Speed Derby at Hickstead, Riding Quality Rubies N Diamonds Hickstead, West Sussex, England – June 24, 2023 – It was Kent-based Ella Dalton’s (GBR) first ever attempt at the 1.45m world-ranking speed class, which features many of Hickstead’s unique obstacles. Drawn 11th to go out of […]

Riders & Horses for The Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting CSI 4*

Hickstead, England – June 21, 2023 – It`s Derby time this week at the All England Jumping Course and stars of the noble sport from the United Kingdom go head-to-head against some of the best in the world highlighted by the likes of William Funnell (GBR), Robert Whitaker […]

Riders Line-up for the 61st Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting 

A Strong Line-up of Riders will be Heading to Hickstead in West Sussex this week for the 61st Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting CSI 4* Hickstead, England – June 21, 2023 –Some of showjumping’s biggest names, including reigning Al Shira’aa Derby champion Shane Breen (IRL), his brother Trevor, four-time winner William Funnell (GBR), and […]

Amanda Derbyshire & Otto BH Earn Impressive Win in the $80,000 RBC Capital Markets Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 16, 2023 – Friday’s final competition on the International Ring was the $80,000 RBC Capital Markets Cup CSI 5* 1.50m. Thirty-nine horse/rider combinations challenged FEI Course Designer Olaf Petersen Jr. (GER) that was 455m in length and featured 12 obstacles (15 efforts). […]

Harry Charles & Aralyn Blue Accelerate to the Top in the €26,200 Suttero Prize CSIO 5*

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 01, 2023 – Great Britain got off to a great start on the opening day of the 2023 Longines CSIO St. Gallen CSIO 5* as Harry Charles (GBR) and Aralyn Blue blazed towards victory in the €26,200 Suttero Prize CSIO 5*. The competition […]

And It All Started With a Girl… Young Brit Charlie Jones Tops the $15,000 MarBill Hill Grand Prix CSI U-25

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 28, 2023 – Charlie Jones (GBR) claimed top honours in Sunday’s $15,000 MarBill Hill U251.40m Grand Prix to cap the U-25 division during the 2023 Canadian Premier week at Thunderbird Show Park. When asked how he came to be here, from […]

Rolex Grand Slam 10th Year Anniversary: Questions & Answers with Nick Skelton

How special was it winning the very first Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major at CHIO Aachen in 2013? It was incredible winning the first Rolex Grand Slam Major at CHIO Aachen in 2013. I had been lucky enough to win this Grand Prix three times before, […]

John Whitaker & Emilio Bicocchi Share the Win in the €20,000 Loro Piana Six-Bar Challenge CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 27, 2023 – In a truly entertaining conclusion to the third day of competition at CSIO Rome Piazza di Siena 2023, British legend John Whitaker (GBR) and Italian star Emilio Bicocchi (ITA) shared the honours in this evening’s €20,000 Loro Piana Six-Bar Challenge CSI 5*. From the outset this was no walk-in-the-park, […]