Tag: Jumper News Suisse

Swiss Battle at the Top of Showjumping’s Everest: Steve Guerdat Takes Back the Lead in FEI World Ranking from Martin Fuchs

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 04, 2019 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) is back on top of the leaderboard in the standings of the Longines FEI Jumping Individual Rider Ranking. The Swiss leads all FEI-ranked riders, now accumulating a total of 3497 points. It’s a “Battle of the top of the […]

Stage is Set for the $213,300 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Wellington CSI 4*-W at the Palm Beach Masters

Wellington, Florida, USA – Sunday, February 02, 2020 – The $213,300 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Wellington CSI4*-W highlights the first week of Palm Beach Masters Series® competition at Deeridge Farms for the fifth straight year. The main event will feature the 40 best athletes from Friday’s $72,900 […]

Martin Fuchs Masters the Course on the Derby Field for a 1-2 in $73,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 4* at WEF

Wellington, Florida – Friday, January 31, 2020 – The Derby field at Equestrian Village (home to the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival) wrapped up its third day of action in week four with the $73,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic CSI 4*. It was Swiss rider Martin Fuchs (SUI)– ranked […]

Pius Schwizer & Cas Catapult to Win €26,800 Seacon Logistics Prize CSI 2* at Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – January 18, 2020 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Cas won the €26,800 Seacon Logistics Prize CSI 2* yesterday during the New Year Tour at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen in Kronenberg, The Netherlands. The Swiss and the 12-year-old dark bay Holsteiner gelding (Casall x […]

Steve Guerdat Soars to the Lead of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Western European League

Basel, Switzerland – January, 2020 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) took over the lead in the 2019/2020 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Western European League after winning the 10th leg of the league yesterday during the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W in Switzerland. Guerdat (SUI) moved exchanged places with former […]

Steve Guerdat Rides Victorio des Frotards to Victory in $210,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 12, 2020 – In the 90th World Cup competition of his spectacular career, three-time series champion Steve Guerdat (SUI) galloped to victory with Victorio des Frotards in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ 2019/2020 Western European League qualifier on home ground at Basel in […]

Bryan Balsiger & Ak’s Courage Are the Best in $30,000 Abt Automobile Prize CSI 5* at Longines Basel

Basel, Switzerland – January 11, 2020 – Bryan Balsiger (SUI) and Ak’s Courage won the CHF $30,000 Abt Automobile Prize CSI 5* today during the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W in Switzerland. The Swiss and the 11-year-old grey German Sport Horse mare (Chepetto C x Lennon 5) triumphed in […]

Steve Guerdat & Victorio des Frotards Gallop to Win $200,000 Longines Grand Prix of Basel 5*

Basel, Switzerland – January 10, 2020 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Victorio des Frotards claimed victory in the second most important class during the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W, earning the blue ribbon in the CHF $200,000 Longines Grand Prix of Basel 5*. Swiss spectators once again witnessed the […]

Luigi Baleri Claims 2019 Longines Owner of the Year Award

Basel, Switzerland – January 10, 2020 – Switzerland’s Luigi Baleri (SUI), owner of the top ranked horses Clooney 51, The Sinner and Chaplin, has been awarded the Longines Owner of the Year Trophy for 2019 for the second time in a row. The award ceremony took place during […]

Martin Fuchs Moves to First Place in Longines FEI Jumping Rankings

Lausanne, Switzerland – January 03, 2020 – Olympic athlete Martin Fuchs (SUI) has moved to the top of the Longines FEI Jumping Rankings for the first time in his career, overtaking compatriot Steve Guerdat (SUI) who held the number one position for a year. Martin Fuchs (27), now […]

Martin Fuchs & The Sinner Soar to First in €170,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup London CSI 5*-W at Olympia

London, England – December 22, 2019 – Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs (SUI) scooped his second win of the 2019/2020 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ – Western European League at the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W at Olympia, London (GBR) this afternoon where Austria’s Max Kuhner (AUT) lined up second […]

Interview with Martin Fuchs: Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping Winner at CHI of Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 15, 2019 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) became the new Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping live contender following his victory in the $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at the CHI of Geneva. The formidable duo of Fuchs and Clooney 51 once again showed […]

One Last Goodbye to the Rings for Scott Brash’s Hello Sanctos at CHI of Geneva 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 14, 2019 – It was an emotional Saturday evening at the CHI of Geneva 5* as the show jumping world bid goodbye to Scott Brash’s (GBR) legendary horse, Hello Sanctos, in a special retirement service. Originally ridden by Peter Wylde (USA) and Katharina Offel (GER) the Brit went […]

Rowan Willis & Blue Movie Speed for the Jackpot in $100,000 Credit Suisse Challenge CSI 5* at CHI of Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 14, 2019 – Rowan Willis (AUS) and Blue Movie galloped to victory in the CHF $100,000 Credit Suisse Challenge CSI 5* last night during the CHI of Geneva 5* at the Palexpo in Switzerland. As the 24th out of the 44 combinations that faced […]

Martin Fuchs & Clooney Crowned the Masters in $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at CHI of Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 15, 2019 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Clooney 51 mastered all the obstacles and the competition to win the $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*, the fourth jewel of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping today during the CHI of Geneva 5*. Course designers […]

Steve Guerdat & Venard de Cerisy Claim $100,000 Coupe de Genève at CHI of Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 14, 2019 – It was a battle between two of Switzerland’s equestrian heroes for the jackpot with Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Venard de Cerisy claiming the win in the CHF $100,000 Coupe de Geneve CSI 5* yesterday during the CHI of Geneva 5* at […]

Interview with Kent Farrington: Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final Winner at CHI of Geneva 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 14, 2019 – It was another victory for Kent Farrington (USA) who claimed the coveted $500,000 Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final title at CHI of Geneva 5*. Partnered with his new bay mare, Austria 2, the fast duo knocked 2.22 seconds off the time […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Prance & Dance to Victory in $120,000 Trophée de Genève CSI 5* at CHI of Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 12, 2019 – Kent Farrington (USA) and Creedance left dust to the rest of the field in the $120,000 Trophée de Genève CSI 5* yesterday during the CHI of Geneva 5* in Switzerland. Thirteen out of the 48 combinations that entered the ring qualified […]

Steve Guerdat Leads FEI World Ranking for Twelfth Month in a Row

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 04, 2019 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) has completed one year at the top of the leaderboard in the standings of the Longines FEI Jumping Individual Rider Ranking. For the twelfth month in a row, the Swiss leads all FEI-ranked riders, now accumulating a total […]

Martin Fuchs & Chica B Z Blaze to Victory in €30,000 Aragon Robotics Prize CSI 5* at Stuttgart German Masters

Stuttgart, Germany – November 15, 2019  – European champion Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Chica B Z won the €30,000 Aragon Robotics Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Stuttgart German Masters CSI 5*-W in Germany. Martin Fuchs (SUI) & Chica B Z The Swiss and the 10-year-old grey Zangersheide mare (Canturano […]

Riders Announced for Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final at CHI Geneva 5*

Lausanne, Switzerland – November 09, 2019 – The International Jumping Riders Club is pleased to announce the list of riders who will compete in the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final this 13th of December, once again at the Concours Hippique International de Genève 5*. A highlight of the equestrian calendar, […]

Martin Fuchs & Tam Tam du Valon Top €95,000 Selleria Equipe Prize CSI 5* at Jumping Verona

Verona, Italy – November 09, 2019 – Reigning European champion, world number 2 and current leader of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Western European League, Martin Fuchs (SUI), scorched to victory in the €95,000 Selleria Equipe Prize CSI 5* with his new horse, Tam Tam du Valon, at Jumping […]

Beat Mändli & Galan S Claim the Jackpot in $60,000 Pennsylvania Big Jump

Harrisburg, PA – October 17, 2019 – After a thrilling jump-off in Thursday’s $60,000 Pennsylvania Big Jump, Switzerland’s Beat Mändli (SUI) won it with Grant Road Partners LLC’s Galan S. Course designer Michel Vaillancourt (CAN) set a challenging track at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show (PNHS), which saw just five out of 24 […]

Martin Fuchs & Steve Guerdat Lead List of Nominees for 2019 FEI Awards

Lausanne, Switzerkand – September 26, 2019 – Swiss Jumping stars Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Martin Fuchs (SUI) will see their long-standing sporting rivalry play out in the polls as the public vote for the 2019 FEI Awards opens today. An impressive billing of equestrian athletes, individuals and projects have been shortlisted […]

Pius Schwizer & Cortney Cox Cruise to Win €50,700 Grand Prix de la Mairie de Mâcon CSI 3*

Mâcon Chaintré, France – Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Cortney Cox won the €50,700 Prix de la Mairie de Mâcon CSI 3* yesterday during the Mâcon Chaintré Jumping International CSI 3* in France. Pius Schwizer (SUI) & Cortney Cox The Swiss and the 10-year-old chestnut Mecklenburg (Carlo x Espri) earned […]

Charlotte Barbey & Cardoso Cruise to Win PremiuMares Grand Prix CSI 2* at LGCT of Rome

Rome, Italy – September 08, 2019 – Charlotte Barbey (SUI) and Cardoso won the €25,000 PremiuMares Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome CSI 5*/2* at the Stadio dei Marmi in Rome, Italy. The Swiss and the 12-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood […]

Steve Guerdat & Martin Fuchs at the Top of the Mount Everest of Showjumping

Steve Guerdat (SUI) has maintained the lead in the standings of the Longines FEI Jumping Individual Rider Ranking for the ninth month in a row. The 37-year-old Swiss rider has accumulated a total of 3517 points. A few changes have taken place at the top of the leaderboard […]

Martin Fuchs & Clooney 51 Crowned European Champions!

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – August 25, 2019 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) became the sixth Swiss rider in the 62-year history of the event to claim individual Jumping gold at the 2019 Longines FEI European Championships today  in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. At last year’s FEI World Equestrian Gamesâ„¢ in Tryon, […]

Jos Verlooy & Caracas Leave Dust to the Field in €275,000 Longines Grand Prix of Ascona CSI 5*

Ascona, Switzerland – July 21, 2019 – Jos Verlooy (BEL) and Caracas won the €275,000 Longines Grand Prix of Ascona CSI 5*, presented by Bank Generali last Sunday during the Longines CSI Ascona 5*/2* in Ascona, Switzerland. Jos Verlooy (BEL) & Caracas The Belgian and the 14-year-old grey stallion […]

Martina Meroni & Rock de Vains Top €25,000 Tecnoprogetti Grand Prix CSI 2* at Ascona

Ascona, Switzerland – July 22, 2019 – Martina Meroni (SUI) and Rock de Vains won the €25,000 Tecnoprogetti Grand Prix CSI 2* yesterday during the Longines CSI Ascona 5*/2* in Ascona, Switzerland. The Swiss and the 14-year-old bay Selle Français mare (Robin II x Galoubet A) claimed top […]