In your opinion, what makes CHI Geneva such a special competition? The particular layout of the event makes CHI Geneva special; everything is under the same roof, which makes the riders’ accessibility easier. The show jumpers do not have to go outside, and they have easy access to […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 06, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the fourth and final jewel of the Rolex Grand Slam this week at the 2022 edition of the CHI of Geneva. One of the highlights of the year, the prestigious event once again features the very […]
Geneva, Switzerland – He has been on the world’s most beautiful arenas, but he has been missing a final goodbye. Clooney, who has one of the most impressive list of awards of the past decade, will say goodbye at the CHI Geneva on Sunday, December 11, before the […]
What are your plans, dreams and ambitions for 2023? My ambition and plan for 2023 is to achieve a podium during the European Championships at Riesenbeck International in September. What has been the proudest moment of your career so far? The proudest moment of my career so far […]
Valence, France – November 27, 2022 – Bryan Balsiger (SUI) was back on top of the podium as the best in the €25,500 Hubside Store Grand Prix CSI 2*, presented by Indexia on Sunday during the first week of the 2022 Winter Edition at the Hubside Jumping Valence […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – October 22, 2022 – Alain Jufer (SUI) was on fire at the 2022 Andalucía Sunshine Tour. In one week he had two wins, on Saturday with Dante MM after also having won the previous day with Dark Grey, a second place with […]
Bourg-en-Bresse Ain, France – May 19, 2022 – The first day of FEI-level competition at the Jumping International de Bourg-en-Bresse took place on Thursday and it was the Swedish anthem that was heard during the awards ceremony of the €26,000 Leclerc Cap Emeraud Challenge CSI 4*. The first test […]
Grimaud, France – May 13, 2022 – It was more than a special day for Bryan Balsiger (SUI) on Friday at the Hubside Jumping de Grimaud CSI 3* & 2*. The young Swiss star rode Just Special VK to victory in the €25,500 Celside Jump-off Challenge CSI 2*. […]
La Baule, France – May 07, 2022 – It was a great Saturday for top sport at the Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5* and a former number one ranked rider in the world stole the spotlight as the Swiss anthemn was played over the stands and […]
Fontainebleau, France – April 23, 2022 – The Swiss flag flew high above all others on Saturday at Le Grand Parquet as Edouard Schmitz (SUI) guided Balenciana K to victory in the €30,000 CWP Speed Challenge CSI 4* during Le Printemps des Sports Équestres at the majestic venue in […]
Leipzig, Germany – April 10, 2022 – Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs (SUI) was rightly proud when standing top of the podium as winner of the 2022 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final CSI 5*-W in Leipzig, Germany today. He came so close to clinching the trophy at the last Final […]
Leipzig, Germany – April 08, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the grand finale, the decider of the Longines FEI Jumping Jumping World Cup™ Finals CSI 5*-W. McLain Ward (USA) is in the lead but the 2018 champion faces a fierce challenge from Harrie Smolders (NED), who […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – April 06, 2022 – Defending champion, Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat (SUI), has won the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ title three times during his sparkling career. He talks about his hopes for the 2022 Final in Leipzig, Germany this week….. How is the lead-in to this […]
Leipzig, Germany – April 07, 2022 – The wait is over and it’s showtime for showjumping at the 2022 edition of the Longines FEI Jumping Jumping World Cup™ Finals CSI 5*-W and Final I takes place this Thursday, held during the Partner Pferd CSI 5*-W & CSI 3*. […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – March 27, 2022 – The third and last week of Spring MET III 2022 in Oliva Nova, Spain, came to a conclusion on Sunday with the €51,800 CHG Grand Prix CSI 3* presented by and it was Switzerland’s Edwin Smits (SUI) on Farezzo that […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 18, 2022 – Another picturesque morning at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) set the stage for a day full of competition during the Horseware Ireland-sponsored week 10 of the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Alongside its FEI-rated four-star jumper classes and variety […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 11, 2022 – The organisers of The Dutch Masters delivered world-class sport on the opening day of the first Rolex Grand Slam Major of the year. The VDL Groep Prize was the highlight of the day with Rolex Grand Slam live contender, Martin […]
Doha, Qatar– March 04, 2022 – In the perfect prelude to Saturday’s Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix it was Martin Fuchs (SUI) and 11-year-old Conner Jei who stormed to the top of the podium with ease. Under the lights of the enormous Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 20, 2022 – More than one Swiss rider stole the spotlight last Sunday on the final day of the second week of the 2022 Sunshine Tour. Besides Steve Guerdat’s win in the Big Tour Grand Prix CSI 4*, in the Hickstead […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 20, 2022 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) had a great win in the €95,380 Sunshine Tour Grand Prix CSI 4* here at the 2022 Andalucía Sunshine Tour. He was riding ’Albfuehren’s Maddox’ the bay Swedish Warmblood who is by ‘Cohiba 1198’, dam sire […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 11, 2022 – Currently ranked 20th in world, the amazing Swiss rider Steve Guerdat (SUI), jumped an absolutely perfect masterclass round today which was pure joy to watch. With 5 Olympic Games appearances under his belt and the crowning glory, an Individual […]
Opglabbeek, Belgium – January 16, 2022 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) and WH Delilah powered to victory in the Hippomundo Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday at Sentower Park. A total of 63 combinations entered the ring for the 1.45m jump-off challenge with 16 of them advancing to the […]
Basel, Switzerland – December 30, 2021 – The permit for the Longines CHI Classics Basel has been withdrawn – the event is cancelled. It is with the greatest regret that the organisers of the Longines CHI Classic Basel are forced to cancel the equestrian event planned for 13 […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 12, 2021 – Rolex Testimonee Martin Fuchs (SUI) riding Leone Jei claimed the final equestrian Major of 2021, winning the prestigious Rolex Grand Prix at the Concours Hippique International de Genève (CHI Geneva), becoming the first rider in the history of the competition to win […]
You must be delighted that this year’s edition of the CHI Geneva went ahead, after last year’s cancellation due to COVID-19? Yes, we are very happy to be here. Last year was very tough for us because we had to cancel the show one month before it was […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – December 23, 2021 – In accordance with the FEI Veterinary Regulations 2022 the Horse Health Requirements are being rolled out globally as of 01 January 2022. Derived from the EHV-1 By-Laws, applied in Mainland Europe from 31 May to 31 December 2021, the Horse Health Requirements have been put in […]
London, England – December 16, 2021 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) was definitely the star of the day during the opening day of the 2021 The London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W at ExCel London on Thursday. The fourth ranked rider in the world teamed up with Tam Tam […]
Where does your passion for horses and show jumping come from? It’s a long story… I’ve always liked horses since I was a child, and we had a training centre close to our apartment. I always asked my parents if we could go there but we couldn’t afford […]
Aside from it being your home show, why is CHI Geneva so special to you? CHI Geneva is not just special for me, all the riders feel really welcome here, but obviously as a Swiss rider, the support of the home crowd and the fans is huge. For […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 12, 2021 – The world watched on in anticipation, as the final 2021 Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major – the Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* – played out at CHI Geneva 5* in Switzerland, with 16 out of the world’s current top […]
