Tag: Jumper News Switzerland

Equestrian Sport, the Olympic Games & the French Connection

Lausanne, Switzerland – July 11, 2024 – French aristocrat, Baron Pierre de Coubertin, was founder of the Modern Olympic Games and co-founder of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and this year, from 26 July to 11 August, the capital of his home country, Paris, will become only the second […]

2024 CHIO Aachen Rider Watch: The Finest Athletes from Around the Globe!

Aachen, Germany – July 03, 2024 – Similarly to how the tennis Grand Slam calendar moves surfaces from clay to grass, so too does the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping – from the indoor arenas of the CHI Geneva and The Dutch Masters, to the awe inspiring grass […]

The Rolex Grand Slam Majors – A Sport’s Ultimate Test!

Geneva, Switzerland – June 25, 2024 –The sporting Majors are considered to be the finest competitions in the world – from the Masters in golf, to the French Open in tennis and the 4 majors of the Rolex Grand Slam in show jumping – these are the events that […]

It’s Crunch Time at the Rotterdam Leg of the Longines League of Nations

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 14, 2024 –The teams have been confirmed for the fourth and last leg of the inaugural Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ 2024 series which takes place in Rotterdam, The Netherlands in ten days time, and for Belgium, France and Great Britain the pressure will […]

Barbara Schnieper & Escoffier Accelerate to Victory at the Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 02, 2023 – Eighty-five combinations compete in the €28,000 CSIO Club Prize on Friday at the Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen. The entire field was left behind by Barbara Schnieper (SUI) from Solothurn on the fourteen-year-old gelding Escoffier. They showed the fastest […]

Steve Guerdat Crowned Winner of the Les Trois Rois Swiss Cup Final for the First Time

St. Gallen Switzerland, – June 04, 2023 – After eight national show jumping competitions, Swiss riders had the opportunity to qualify for the Les Trois Rois Swiss Cup Final, which was held on Sunday at the Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen. The eight most successful riders from […]

On-Form Fuchs Flies to First in Thrilling €100,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final I CSI 5*-W

Leipzig, Germany – April 07, 2022 – Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs (SUI) flew into the lead at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Final 2022 in Leipzig, Germany today where Austria’s Max Kühner (AUT) and Elektric Blue P finished second ahead of Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL) and Count Me […]

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 […]

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 […]

World’s Top Riders Return to The Royal Windsor Horse Show CHI 5* for the Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – June 29, 2021 – The Royal Windsor Horse Show CHI 5* will showcase the world’s finest equestrian athletes from 1-4 July. The event, held in the private grounds of Windsor Castle, where the public is afforded once-a-year access, features four days of spectacular competition – in […]

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 […]

Steve Guerdat & Jonka-A Jump to Win €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Gorla Minore

Gorla Minore, Italy – November 22, 2020 – As the number one ranked rider in the world, Steve Guerdat (SUI) lived up to expectations on Sunday at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. The Swiss rode Jonka-A to victory in the €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2*. Guerdat and the 11-year-old […]

Pius Schwizer & Cortney Cox are the Stars in €26,650 BMW Cartec Prize at Prague CSIO 3*

Prague, Czech Republic – August 23, 2020 – Switzerland had only a small team at the Prague Cup CSIO 3* last Sunday, but Pius Schwizer (SUI) honored the nation that has the two highest-ranked riders in the world. The Swiss rode Cortney Cox to victory in the €26,650 […]

Alain Jufer & Cornet MM Claim the Jackpot in €51,220 FEI World Cup Budapest CSI 3*-W

Budapest, Hungary – August 22, 2020 -The featured event of Saturday’s Gróf Széchenyi István Memorial was the 140-160 cm competition for the prize of the Ministry of Human Capacities. The prize money of the competition reached €51,220 and riders could collect Longines World Ranking points. Due to the […]

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 […]

Deusser, Fredricson & Schwizer Take the Swans to New Heights in €6,400,000 GCL Super Cup CSI 5*

Prague, Czech Republic – November 24, 2019 – In a story full to the brim with glory, hope and heartache, the Shanghai Swans team wrote their names into the history books – soaring to the GCL Super Cup win in a dramatic €6.4 million Final. Daniel Deusser (GER) with […]

France First! Three-Team Jump-off Decides €200,000 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Switzerland CSIO 5*

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 02, 2019 – The reigning Olympic champions from France gritted their teeth and galloped to victory in the edge-of-the-seat €200,000 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ of Switzerland CSIO 5* at St Gallen (SUI) today, where a feisty Italian foursome claimed runner-up spot and the […]

Steve Guerdat & Venard de Cerisy Come from Behind to Win €150,000 Longines Grand Prix of Switzerland CSI 5*

St Gallen, Switzerland – May 31, 2019 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Venard de Cerisy came back from behind to win the €150,000 Longines Grand Prix of Switzerland CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines CSIO St Gallen 5* in St. Gallen, Switzerland. The two-round 1.60m class featured 41 […]

Faye Schoch & Quincy W Fly to Win €25,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Bourg-en-Bresse

Bourg-en-Bresse, France – May 26, 2019 – Faye Schoch (SUI) and Quincy W won the €25,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* yesterday during the Jumping International de Bourg-en-Bresse CSI 4*/2* in Bourg-en-Bresse, France. The Swiss and the 11-year-old Mecklenburg mare (Quinnus II x Continue) triumphed in the 1.45m challenge […]

Niklaus Rutschi & Carassina Claim €93,300 Grand Prix de la Ville de Bourg-en-Bresse CSI 4*

Bourg-en-Bresse, France – May 26, 2019 – Niklaus Rutschi (FRA) and Carassina won the €93,300 Grand Prix de la Ville de Bourg-en-Bresse CSI 4* on Sunday during the Jumping International de Bourg-en-Bresse CSI 4*/2* in Bourg-en-Bresse, France. Niklaus Rutschi (FRA) & Carassina The Swiss and the 9-year-old grey Selle Français […]

Martin Fuchs & Chaplin Charge to Win €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Madrid CSI 5*

Madrid, Spain – May 18, 2019 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) thrust his hat into the air to acknowledge the capacity crowd’s standing ovation as he landed over the final fence to claim victory in the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Madrid, elation written across his face. […]