Tag: Jumper News Svizzera

Steve Guerdat & Is-Minka Claim Top Honors in the €52,600 CHG Grand Prix CSI 3* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 29, 2023 – The third and last week of Spring MET I 2023 in Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded with a Swiss win in the €52,600 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A Grand Prix CSI 3* – with the 2012 Olympic Champion Steve Guerdat […]

Pius Schwizer & Bakatina de Beaufour are the Best in Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Bourg-en-Bresse

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 […]

Martin is the Master! Fantastic Fuchs Flies to Claim Crown & Title of 2022 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Champion!

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 Cupâ„¢ Final CSI 5*-W in Leipzig, Germany today. He came so close to clinching the trophy at the last Final […]

Pius Schwizer & WH Delilah Power to Win €26,000 Hippomundo Grand Prix CSI 2* at Opglabbeek

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 […]

Martin Fuchs Flies to First in €27,000 The Santa Stakes CSI 5*-W at London

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 […]

Martin “Master” Fuchs & Leone Jei Light Up to Win $1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva CSI 5*

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 […]

Alain Jufer & Cornet MM Jump towards Victory in €50,520 Grand Prix of Andalucía CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – October 24, 2021 – Sixty riders took part in the most important class of the week at Montenmedio, all aiming to win the Grand Prix CSI 3* class which was kindly sponsored by the ‘Junta de Andalucia’.  There were many top international […]

Steve Guerdat & Venard de Cerisy Soar to Victory in $2,500,000 CP International Grand Prix CSIO 5*

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 12, 2021 – The 2021 edition of the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* culminated with the week’s pinnacle class, the $2,500,000 CP ‘International’ Grand Prix CSIO 5*, presented by Rolex. The second Major of the year, as part of the revered Rolex Grand […]

Rolex Grand Slam at Spruce Meadows: Questions & Answers with Martin Fuchs

What are you hoping to achieve between now and the end of the year? I still have some big goals this year, including the CP ‘International’, presented by Rolex here at Spruce Meadows, which would be a dream to win. Next week we have the Rolex Grand Prix […]

Martin Fuchs & The Sinner Top €52,300 Stephex Horsetrucks Grand Prix CSI 3*

Brussels, Belgium – August 31, 2021 – The Swiss anthem was played again for the second time during prizegiving ceremonies on Sunday at the Brussels Stephex Masters CSI 5* / 3* / 2*! Martin Fuchs (SUI) and The Sinner were the winners of the €52,300 Stephex Horsetrucks Grand […]

Martin Fuchs’ Clooney 51 Out due to Serious Injury

Zurich, Zwitzerland – August 17, 2021 – Sadly, Martin Fuchs (SUI) released a statement yesterday announcing that his top horse Clooney 51 had been injured as a result of a freak accident while being on the field yesterday morning. The Swiss rider made the following statement on his […]

Steve Guerdat & Albfuehren’s Maddox are the €51,500 Masters in Grand Prix of Donaueschingen CSI 3*

Donaueschingen, Germany – August 15, 2021 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Albfuehren’s Maddox were the Masters in the Grand Prix of Donaueschingen CSI 3* last Sunday during the CHI of Donaueschingen 3*. A total of 53 combinations lined up for the 1.60m jump-off challenge. In the end, it […]

Edouard Schmitz & Quno Excel in $100,000 Speed Challenge CSIO 4* at Warsaw Jumping

Warsaw, Poland – July 22, 2021 – Swiss rider Edouard Schmitz (SUI) and his Quno topped the ranking list of Thursday’s most important competition during the Warsaw Jumping CSIO 4*, one of the legs of the Longines EEF Series event – 150 cm Grand Prix qualifier, presented by […]

Martin Fuchs & Conner 70 Fly to First in €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix de Dinard CSI 5*

Dinard, France – July 18, 2021 – The 2021 edition of the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* ended on a high note with the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix, won by Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Conner 70. The 44 pairs of the CSI 5* label were on the […]

Steve Guerdat & PB Maserati Turn on the Turbo to Win €51,100 Ducati Prize CSI 5* at Chantilly

Chantilly, France – July 10, 2021 – Saturday was a perfect day for the Guerdat (SUI) family on the Arena Grandes Ecuries, still as beautiful, still as green. An almost honeymoon setting for a beautiful couple’s story. Victory for Steve Guerdat (SUI) who won the Ducati Prize CSI […]

The Swiss Longlist for the Upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo

Bern, Switzerland – June 22, 2021 – In less than a month, the first competitions of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will begin, and the long list of riders for the Swiss Jumping Team were announced last week by the Swiss Equestrian Federation. The final selections will take place […]

Elin Ott & Remix Race to First in $30,600 Bemer & Epona Prize CSIO 5* at St. Gallen

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 04, 2021 – Switzerland continued to use “home court advantage” to claim another victory during the Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen in Switzerland, in fact, two female riders from the host nation claimed the top two spots on the podium in the […]

Ten Teams Set to Clash in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Switzerland CSIO 5* at St. Gallen

St. Gallen, Switzerland – May 31, 2021 – In order to offer more countries opportunities to compete before the Olympic Games, ten teams will be admitted to the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Switzerland CSIO 5* on Sunday, 6 June 2021. In addition, as a result of […]

Steve Guerdat Claims the Gold Again – Triumphant in €95,000 MBE Grand Prix CSI 4*

Gorla Minore, Italy – May 16, 2021 – After winning the €200,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 5* the Sunday before, for the second week in a row, Steve Guerdat (SUI) soared to another victory in the feature contest of the week, this time in the €95,000 Mail Boxes […]

A Five-Star Victory for a Five-Star Dad! Steve Guerdat & Venard de Cerisy Triumph in €200,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – May 09, 2021 – The end of the Hubside Spring Tour de Grimaud-Gulf of Saint-Tropez which brought the world’s best riders together for two weeks on the French Riviera. This week Sadri Fegaier’s Haras des Grillons played host to the first CSI 5* outdoor show […]

Martin Fuchs: Current $1,200,000 Rolex GP of Geneva CSI 5* Winner & Grand Slam Live Contender

‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands – April 14, 2021 – Having triumphed in the Grand Prix at the CHI Geneva in December 2019, current world number three-ranked rider, Martin Fuchs (SUI) is the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Live Contender, and the Swiss show jumper now has his sights firmly […]

Pius Schwizer & Balou Rubin R Power to First in €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Ornago

Ornago, Italy – February 14, 2021 – The Swiss flag stood higher than the rest on Sunday as Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Balou Rubin R powered to victory in the €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* during the first week of the Jumping Malaspina CSI 2* at Scuderie Malaspina […]

Pius Schwizer & Balou Rubin R Race to Win Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 15, 2021 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Balou Rubin R powered to victory in the second €25,900 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* on Friday during the first week of the Spring MET I at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. The Swiss and the 2007 […]

Pius Schwizer & Balou Rubin R Power to First in €25,500 Speed Challenge CSI 2*

Gorla Minore, Italy – December 19, 2020 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Balou Rubin R were supreme in the €25,500 Longines Ranking Speed Challenge CSI 2* on Saturday during the second week of the Equieffe Christmas Show CSI 2* at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. The Swiss rode to […]

Martin Fuchs’ Silver Shine to Niklaus Schurtenberger

Zürich, Switzerland – December 17, 2020 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) has released a statement announcing that he will no longer be the rider of Silver Shine. Luigi Balieri‘s 11-year-old grey Oldenburg gelding Silver Shine (Califax x Balou du Rouet) will now be seen under the Swiss rider Niklaus […]

Steve Guerdat & Uranie de Belcour Speed to Win €52,600 Madeleine Winter-Schulze Prize CSI 3*

Riesenbeck, Germany – December 04, 2020 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) was back at the top of the podium yesterday on the second day of the International German Show Jumping Championships CSI 3* & 2*. The Swiss rode Uranie de Belcour to victory in the feature class of the day, […]

Inside the CHI Geneva Virtual with Sophie Mottu Morel, Show Director

What can equestrian fans look forward to seeing as part of CHI Geneva Virtual? Are there any surprises in store?! As soon as the cancellation of the CHI Geneva was announced, it was obvious for us to be virtually present from 10-13 December 2020, the original dates of […]

One-hundredth of a Second Decides the Winners in $95,100 Crédito Agrícola Grand Prix CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 13, 2020 – One hundredth of a second! That’s what it took for Bryan Balsiger (SUI) and Twenty-two des Biches to steal the spotlight yesterday, winning the $95,100 Crédito Agrícola Grand Prix CSI 4* during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour. […]

Pius Schwizer & Balou Rubin R Race to Win €25,650 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 05, 2020 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Balou Rubin R were at their best to win the Section B of the €25,650 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* yesterday during the fifth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Since the […]

2021 Edition of the Longines CSI Basel Cancelled

Basel, Switzerland – October 27, 2020 – The organizers of the traditional Longines CSI Basel  have issued a statement announcing the cancellation of the 2021 edition of the event next January. Their announcement on Facebook states the following: “With the greatest regret we are forced by the current COVID […]