Tag: Jumper News Nederland

Longines Tops International Arena Unveils its Blockbuster 2025 Summer Calendar of Events

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – April 08, 2025 – Get ready for an unforgettable summer as Longines Tops International Arena reveals its sensational 2025 summer calendar – a thrilling line-up of world-class sport, lifestyle, family fun, and magical moments at one of the most iconic equestrian destinations on the […]

Amanda Slagter Lays Down the Gauntlet to Win the Vilamoura Classic CSI 3*

Compiègne, France – April 03, 2025 – The Compiègne Classic 2025 started under the best auspices with a first day marked by high-level sport, radiant weather and a significant crowd present. Organized by the Grand Prix Events teams, the event was notably punctuated by the €28,200 Vilamoura Classic […]

Cannes Stars, powered by Iron Dames, Strengthen GCL lead with 2nd Place Finish in Mexico City

Cannes, France – April 03, 2025 – Cannes Stars, powered by Iron Dames are showing strong determination as they continue their 2025 season following their triumph in the 2024 championship. After securing a victory in the first leg in Doha, the all-female team set their sights on Mexico […]

Rogier Linssen & Moneypenny Claim the Jackpot of the Estrella Galicia Trophy CSI 4*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – March 15, 2025 – A fantastic Friday fell upon rider and horses at the 2025 Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*. The big 1.50m ranking class was the €29,500 Estrella Galicia Trophy CSI 4*, held in the grass David Broome arena. In the […]

Inside the Rolex Grand Slam @ The Dutch Masters: Questions & Answers with Harrie Smolders

Congratulations, you are the current Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping live contender ahead of your home Major, The Dutch Masters. What does this mean to you? The Dutch Masters is always a very special show for us in the Netherlands, as it is one of the Rolex […]

Turbo Power! Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB Leave the Field in the Dust at Doha!

Doha, Qatar – February 28, 2025 – Sanne Thijssen (NED) and Con Quidam RB were off to the races and back to the winner’s circle last Friday at the 2025 Longines Global Champions Tour. Once again, the Longines Arena at the stunning Al Shaqab was the stage for […]

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 […]

Dutch Rider Dazzles! Jur Vrieling Victorious in the €105,600 Longines Grand Prix Qualifier CSIO 5*

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – February 12, 2025 – The highly anticipated Emirates Jumping Cup kicked off in spectacular fashion, setting the tone for an electrifying four days of top-tier show jumping at Al Forsan International Sports Resort. The Abu Dhabi Police Band officially opened the event during an […]

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 […]

Rogier Linssen & Moneypenny Claim the Jackpot in Special Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Spain

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – January 24 , 2025 – The Milton arena was the location of the €28,200 Longines Ranking Special Two Phase Challenge CSI 3* on Friday. There were 46 entries and competition was very hot. In the end, it was the Dutch rider, Rogier […]

Riders & Horses for the Jumping Amsterdam CSI 5*-W

Amsterdam, The Netherldands – January 23, 2025 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2025 Jumping Amsterdam CSI 5*-W, the home of the home of the 12 leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ – Western European League next Sunday. The Ruiters in Orange look to make […]

Willem Greve & Highway TN NOP Lead the Way in World Cup at Leipzig CSI 5*-W

Leipzig, Germany – January 19, 2025 – Willem Greve (NED) and the wonderful 13-year-old stallion Highway TN N.O.P. took victory in the Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM  of Leipzig (GER) this afternoon with a sensational jump-off round that proved impossible to beat. Finishing top of the podium here remarkably […]

Henk Nooren Joins Scuderia 1918 as Team Manager

Scuderia 1918 announces Henk Nooren as its own Team Manager; in his new prestigious role, the ex Chef d’Equipe of the French Team will oversee Scuderia 1918’s elite team of riders and horses, including the youngest talents, guiding them with strategies and performance.  Henk Nooren served several Equestrian […]

Breeding: The Pedigree Story of Monaco N.O.P.

Breeding: The Pedigree Story of Monaco N.O.P by Adriana Van Tilburg The 16-year-old Holsteiner gelding Monaco N.O.P. (Cassini II – Ulla II x Contender, Stamm 429, breeder: Ralf Lütje) delivered an incredible victory in December for his rider, Harrie Smolders (NED), in the Rolex Grand Prix at the […]

Dutch Courage: Ready for Another Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ Podium Push in 2025!

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 14, 2025 – Securing their place in 8th position after the previous season with 11,625 points – just 18 points behind Switzerland – the Netherlands are ready to take on another season of top-level international competition in the Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ 2025. Their […]

Wout-Jan van der Schans Named the National Coach of the Dutch Team

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 02, 2024 – Wout-Jan van der Schans is the new national coach of the Dutch showjumping team. Van der Schans succeeds Jos Lansink, who announced last year that he could no longer combine the position with his other activities. Van der Schans has […]

Jur Vrieling & Helwell du Chabus Continue to Amaze in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Hessen CSI 4*

Frankfurt, Germany – December 22, 2024 – The Grand Prix of Hessen goes to the Netherlands! Jur Vrieling (NED) won the Grand Prix of Hessen at the International Festhallen Reitturnier Frankfurt (IFRF), presented by Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG (DVAG). It was a very demanding course, only four of the […]

Consistency! A Well Deserved Win for Harrie Smolders & Monaco in the €1,205,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 15, 2024 – What excitement this year! The €1,205,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva CSI 5* will undoubtedly be a highlight in the long history of this unique CHI tournament. And in the end, this prestigious award went to a pair who deserves to […]

2025 Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ Calendar Confirmed

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

A Formula 1 Win! Bas Moerings Turns on the Nitro in the €40,000 Van Mossel Prize CSI 4*

Maastricht, The Netherlands – November 09, 2024 – At full throttle, Bas Moerings (NED) raced to victory in the four-star €40,000 Van Mossel Prize CSI 4* aboard Kivinia. It was an exciting class with top riders and a technical course providing its fair share of challenges.   Six combinations […]

Leopold van Asten & VDL Groep Kiara Cruise to First in the Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2*

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – October 05, 2024 – Leopold van Asten (NED) and VDL Groep Kiara were victorious in the  €28,650 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2* after a thrilling jump-off last Saturday at the Riesenbeck International Equestrian Center. Going up against 11 jump-off contestants, out of the original […]

Home Win for Kevin Jochems: ‘Flying’ on Opening Day of Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands  – August 23, 2024 – It was only milliseconds in it but Kevin Jochems (NED) secured a home win on the opening day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard onboard Flying Jackie in 61.03 seconds. Just 0.05 seconds behind the Dutchman was the […]

Sanne Thijssen & “Super Partner” Soar to Victory in the €105,625 TM² Equestrian Team Grand Prix CSI 4*

Opglabbeek, Belgium – August 11, 2024 – A fantastic weekend of top sport concluded on “Super Sunday” with the running of the €105,625 TM² Equestrian Team Grand Prix CSI 4* at Sentower Park. A total of forty-nine riders entered the ring for the first round of the 1.55m […]

It’s a Home Victory for Gerben Morsink in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 4*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 11, 2024 – The final day of the Summer Festival 3 – Longines Global Future Champions proved thrilling till the final jump. In the €105,500 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 4* – 1.50m, thirteen combinations rode clear in the first round, setting the […]

Top Riders & Young Talents Set to Compete at Longines Tops International Arena for the Longines Global Future Champions

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 08, 2024  – Competition kicks off tomorrow at the Longines Tops International Arena, and we are thrilled to announce the riders who will be competing this weekend at the Longines Global Future Champions. This event promises an unforgettable weekend of thrilling show jumping competition in a vibrant atmosphere. […]

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

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 08, 2024  – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2024 Longines Tops International Arena with the running of the Longines Future Champions, not only featuring CSI 4* & CSI 2* classes but also the stars of tomorrow of the noble sport. To find the […]

Home Win by Leopold van Asten & VDL Groep Kiara in the Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 27, 2024 – Competition is in full swing at the Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard as riders from across the globe go head to head in the Summer Showcase.  Saturday’s Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4* started out with a bang with the […]

Riders & Horses for the Summer Festival CSI 4* at the Longines Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 26, 2024  – Once again, it’s showtime for showjumping at the Longines Tops International Arena (LTIA) with the running of the second week of the Summer Festival there. Harrie Smolders (NED), Kevin Staut (FRA), Bertram Allen (IRL), Nicola Philippaerts (BEL), Lorenzo de Luca (ITA), […]

Top Riders Set to Compete during the Summer Festival this Week at the Longines Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 24, 2024 – Preparations are in full swing for the Summer Festival 2 – Summer Showcase, and we are thrilled to announce the riders who will be competing from July 26 to 28 at Longines Tops International Arena. This event promises an unforgettable weekend of thrilling show […]

Maikel van der Vleuten Victorious in the CaixaBank Trophy CSI 4* at Casas Novas

Casas Novas, Spain – July 12, 2024 –The highlight of the day came to Casas Novas with the setting up of the €28,200 Caixabank Trophy CSI 5*, with obstacles set at the height of 1.50m being decided by a jump-off. An exciting test in which 15 riders qualified […]