Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – February 10, 2024 – Flying Dutchman strikes again! Talented Dutch rider Frank Schuttert (NED) flew around the course and stopped the timers in 62.39 seconds in the Longines Ranking class, the €28,900 Big Tour Speed Challenge CSI 4*. There were 76 entries […]
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 28, 2023 – The 2024 Jumping Amsterdam is Willem Greve’s (NED) competition. On Friday evening, the rider from Markelo made a smashing impression with Highway TN in the Telegraaf Prize, Saturday night he repeated that trick by finishing second with Pretty Woman van’t […]
Madrid, Spain – January 21, 2024 – In a crescendo of anticipation, Valkenswaard United have catapulted onto the scene as the latest powerhouse in the GCL team series to announce their 2024 squad. The launch of Valkenswaard United is nothing short of a spectacle with just one single […]
The 2024 Season Promises Unprecedented Fun for the whole Family with an Extravaganza! Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – January 15, 2024 – The Longines Tops International Arena is thrilled to announce the jaw-dropping 2024 calendar with 7 unique events, promising an entertainment extravaganza like never before. Get ready to witness […]
Gronigen, The Netherlands – January 07, 2023 – The first week of the year could not have been better for Marriët Smit-Hoekstra (NED) as she rode away victoriously in the €28,200 Rabobank Grand Prix CSI 2*, the grand finale and feature class of the 60th edition of the […]
Zug, Switzerland – November 24, 2023 – Iron Dames Equestrian, a pioneering initiative in the world of equestrian sports, is delighted to announce the addition of renowned Dutch rider Sanne Thijssen (NED) to its elite women’s team, Cannes Stars powered by Iron Dames. The project was launched in September, as an extension […]
Maastricht, The Netherlands – November 08, 2023 – The indoor season has hit full gear this week at the 2023 Jumping Indoor Maastricht CSI 4*. Led by the likes of Jeroen Dubbeldam (NED), Harrie Smolders (NED), Maikel van der Vleuten (NED), Willem Greve (NED), Marc Houtzager (NED), Sanne […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 28, 2023 – In an entry destined for the history books, the unstoppable Harrie Smolders has claimed the esteemed title of the 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour Champion of Champions, marking a moment that will endure through the ages. Securing this title for […]
In what was poised to be a well earned and clear victory of the Longines Global Champions Tour Championship, Maikel van der Vleuten started the 2023 season strong, chasing the most revered podium position on offer for the year. The Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) event in Cannes […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – October 01, 2023 – The inaugural WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy concluded its highly-anticipated competition with a spectacular final day that had everyone on the edge of their seats. This groundbreaking event, which brought together some of the world’s finest studbooks in a […]
Barcelona, Spain – September 30, 2023 – Harrie Smolders (NED) rode Deesse de Kerglenn in convincing form to clinch victory in the €52,600 Queen’s Cup – Segura Viudas Trophy CSIO 5*, with a winning round. Out of the 48 riders who entered the competition, 12 of them qualified for […]
Grimaud, France – September 17, 2023 – Johnny Pals (NED) and Zarkava Hero Z were the heroes of the week at the during the first week of the Hubside Fall Tour, claiming the victory in the €60,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 3* last Sunday at the Haras de […]
Kronenberg, The Netherlands – September 17, 2023 – The second week of the Indian Summer Summer Tour Series came to an end on Sunday at the Peelbergen Equestrian Center and it was Mans Thijssen (NED) who said hi to victory, riding Hello to first place in the €26,800 […]
Studbooks from all across Europe have confirmed their participation in the WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy from 28 September – 1 October, 2023. Held for the first time at the Longines Tops International Arena, the unique studbook team event allows studbooks to select their own horse and […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 17, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the Longines Tops International Arena with the running of the 13th leg of both the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL) championship series. The heat is on as nine of the […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 16, 2023 – The heat is on this week at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI 5*. There`s much more on the line as the season winds down towards the last three stages of both the individual and team championship race, separating […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 30, 2023 – As the curtains began to fall on Longines Tops International Arena Summer Festival 3, top sporting action and high-octane entertainment resulted in a fun-filled final day. With the best of the 4* on show in the €100,000 Grand Prix CSI […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 27, 2023 – The 2023 Summer Festival is back on this week at the Longines Tops-International Arena, one of the most spectacular showjumping venues in the world. Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS), Maikel van der Vleuten (NED), Cian O’Connor (IRL), Lorenzo de Luca (ITA), Abdel […]
Riesenbeck, Germany – July 23, 2023 – Stage 11 of the Longines Global Champions Tour reached a climax in the thrilling €315,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 5*. Held at the magnificent venue, the event drew an enthusiastic crowd, witnessing top-notch sport and providing […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 06, 2023 – For the first time this year, Tops International Arena is home to FEI-level competitions this week with CSI 4* rating. Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) plays both the role of host and competitor, going up against the likes of Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), […]
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 25th, 2023 – A thrilling finale to CHIO Rotterdam this afternoon. Dutch rider Willem Greve (NED) wowed the crowd with an all-or-nothing ride to win the €152,500 Longines Grand Prix of Rotterdam CSIO 5*. Last year’s winner in Rotterdam, Irish rider Daniel Coyle (IRL), came in […]
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 22, 2023 – The countdown to the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final – Barcelona CSIO 5* continues this week as the CHIO Rotterdam hosts the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of the Netherlands CSIO 5*. The Ruiters in Orange have confirmed the […]
Cannes, France – June 10, 2023 – It was like a scene for a movie… the prestigious €500,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Canne CSI 5*, presented by La Ville de Cannes, concluded the weekend in an awe-inspiring film festival style. Last to go in an […]
St. Gallen, Switzerland — June 04, 2023 — As the finale of the Longines CSIO St. Gallen 2023, the €152,500 Longines Grand Prix of Switzerland CSIO 5* was carried out. Forty-four pairs had been able to qualify for the Grand Prix on the previous days of the tournament, among […]
Drammen, Norway – June 02, 2023 – In a dramatic end to the fifth leg of the Longines EEF Series in Drammen, Norway, The Netherlands topped the podium, whilst the Northern Regional qualifier saw six nations battle it out for their Semi-final places. The evening’s action most certainly […]
Wiesbaden, Germany – May 29, 2023 – Dutchman Marc Houtzager (NED) played the role of spoiler on Monday at the 2023 Longines PfingstTurnier – Wiesbaden CSI 4*. Riding Sterrehof’s Dante N.O.P., he triumphed in the €100,000 Grand Prix of Wiesbaden CSI 4*. Despite going up against the home crowd, who were […]
Mannheim, Germany – May 07, 2023 – A faultless performance from The Netherlands saw them take the top spot in the Longines EEF Nations Cup Mannheim CSIO 3*, with the home nation Germany taking second after an exciting afternoon of sport. The dominant Dutch team of Willem Greve […]
Riesenbeck, Germany – April 30, 2023 – A Dutch victory on German soil! Going up against a long list of great German riders, Harrie Wiering (NED) and Harley rode to victory in the €27,000 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2* on Sunday at the Riesenbeck International equestrian venue. […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – April 20, 2023 – Following the long term relationship between Longines and Tops International Arena – the spiritual home of the Longines Global Champions Tour, the popular show jumping venue has been renamed the Longines Tops International Arena. Longines will continue to be the Official […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 26, 2023 – The XIX Andalucia Sunshine Tour CSI 4* came to an end last Sunday and a familiar face was back on top of the podium in the €28,360 Medium Tour Invitational CSI 4*. The fast class was won by […]
