Tag: Jumper News

Richard Vogel Leads Off in Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Premiere Round

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 02, 2024 – German Olympian Richard Vogel (GER) and nine-year-old Levi Noesar clinched their first major victory of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in the $35,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Premiere Round on Thursday of opening week at Wellington International in Wellington, […]

Wout-Jan van der Schans Named the National Coach of the Dutch Team

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 02, 2024 – Wout-Jan van der Schans is the new national coach of the Dutch showjumping team. Van der Schans succeeds Jos Lansink, who announced last year that he could no longer combine the position with his other activities. Van der Schans has […]

Bluman Equestrian Expands to Fairfield County

Bluman Equestrian Forms Strategic Partnership with Fairfield County Hunt Club Stables In an exciting move for Fairfield County and equestrian sport in the Tri-State Area, the elite training program Bluman Equestrian has formed a strategic partnership with Fairfield County Hunt Club Stables. Already possessing a strong foothold in […]

Flanders Embryo Auction Promises Fireworks in the Emirates

The Flanders Embryo Auction on January 18 promises to be a remarkable event. The team from Flanders Foal Auction will host its eighth auction in the United Arab Emirates that day, but that’s not the most impressive aspect. “We’ve gone all out to convince people on-site and online […]

Hans-Dieter Dreher & Vestmalle des Cotis Close the Year in Grand Fashion With World Cup Win at Mechelen

Mechelen, Belgium – December 30, 2024 – Germany’s Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) propelled himself to the top of the podium in the ninth leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Western European League staged in Mechelen (BEL) this afternoon with the 15-year-old gelding Vestmalle des Cotis. From penultimate […]

Koen Vereecke “Drives Away” Victoriously in the €50,000 BMW Masters CSI 5*-W

Mechelen, Belgium – December 27, 2024 – Koen Vereecke (BEL) stole the spotlight on Friday at the Jumping Mechelen, claiming the first of his two wins so far at the 2024 edition of Jumping Mechelen – Memorial Eric Wauters, claiming victory in the €50,000 BMW Masters CSI 5*-W. […]

Sold-Out Nekkerhal Cheers Koen Vereecke & Oilily de Muze on to Victory in the KBC Bank & Insurance Prize

Mechelen, Belgium – December 28, 2024 – The tension in the Nekkerhal was palpable as Koen Vereecke (BEL) and Oilily de Muze (Vigo d’Arsouilles Stx x Ramiro Z | BWP) raced to an unforgettable victory. For the first time in history, not only was the Longines FEI Jumping […]

Daniel Deusser & Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z Thrive in the Léon Melchior – Open Sires of the World Zangersheide Prize

Mechelen, Belgium – December 27, 2024 – On the second day of Jumping Mechelen, breeders from all corners of Belgium and beyond flocked to the Nekkerhal as they do every year. With three stallion competitions and a spectacular final of loose jumping for 2-year-old talents, sponsor Zangersheide offered […]

The Future of Belgian Show Jumping Shines at Jumping Mechelen this Week

Mechelen, Belgium – December 26, 2024 – This week, sports, show, and horse enthusiasts come together at Jumping Mechelen to celebrate the end of the year. With over 40 years of history, Vlaanderens Kerstjumping – Memorial Eric Wauters has grown into much more than a prestigious competition. It is […]

Charlie Jayne & One and Only Close Out the Year in Grand Fashion in the $50,000 Arion Sellier Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 21, 2024 – The 2024 ESP Holiday & Horses Series, presented by ArthramidVet, launched in style on Friday with the opening of the ESP Holiday Finale at Wellington International. The $50,000 Arion Sellier Grand Prix served as the pinnacle of the ESP Holiday Finale on Saturday night. […]

Jur Vrieling & Helwell du Chabus Continue to Amaze in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Hessen CSI 4*

Frankfurt, Germany – December 22, 2024 – The Grand Prix of Hessen goes to the Netherlands! Jur Vrieling (NED) won the Grand Prix of Hessen at the International Festhallen Reitturnier Frankfurt (IFRF), presented by Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG (DVAG). It was a very demanding course, only four of the […]

Hans-Dieter Dreher & Forpleasure du Moulin Master the Competition at Frankfurt

Frankfurt, Germany – December 21, 2024 – Thirty-four-year-old Katrin Eckermann (GER) was in the lead for a long time, but then came Hans-Dieter Dreher! “I rode as fast as I could and it was enough!” Dreher and the nine-year-old Forpleasure du Moulin raced through the course in 38.22 […]

Felix Haßmann & Vithargos WZ Victorious in the Fraport Prize CSI 4* at Frankfurt

Frankfurt, Germany – December 20, 2024 – Felix Haßmann (GER) from Lienen won the Championat of Frankfurt, the €32,500 Fraport Prize CSI 4*, at the International Festhallen Equestrian Show CSI 4*. The class had an outcome that caused people to hold their breath until the last obstacle, until […]

Darragh Kenny & Eddy Blue Blossom in the €180,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – London

London, England – December 22, 2024 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) made a childhood dream a reality this evening when taking victory in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ of London (GBR) aboard the 12-year-old gelding Eddy Blue. In doing so he took the crown from the reigning ‘King […]

Gemma Stevens & Envoy Merelsnest Z Soar the Highest in the Cavago Six-Bar Challenge

London, England – December 21, 2024 – Day four of London International Horse Show once again featured thrilling competition and breathtaking performances across the three sessions. Gemma Stevens (GBR) opened the afternoon performance with a spectacular win in the €20,000 Cavago Six Bar jumping class. Thirteen competitors stepped up to […]

Daniel Coyle & Incredible Impress the Most in the Longines Christmas Cracker CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 21, 2024 – Day four of London International Horse Show once again featured thrilling competition and breathtaking performances across the three sessions. The €36,000 Longines Christmas Cracker CSI 5*-W, a 1.50m jump-off class, saw 13 of the 25 starters go through to a second round against […]

Darragh Kenny & Chaccossini Rise to Stardom at the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 20, 2024 – Friday once again delivered a packed programme of sport and entertainment at the 2024 London International Horse CSI 5*-W. Early in the day, the €28,200 Christmas Tree Speed Stakes CSI 5*-W, the final speed class of the Show – showcased some […]

Mariano Martinez Bastida’s Blazing Performance Tops the €110,000 London Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 20, 2024 – Friday, once again delivered a packed programme of sport and entertainment. The highlight of the day came from €110,000 London Grand Prix CSI 5*-W , brilliantly won by Mariano Martinez Bastida (ESP) and Jup. The pinnacle class of the day, The London Grand […]

Olivier Philippaerts & Cristel are the Conquerors of the €56,800 Santa Stakes CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 19, 2024 – The €56,800 Santa Stakes CSI 5*-W continued the world-class action at the Excel, with crowds once again treated to impressive displays of skill and horsemanship. To proceed to the jump-off and keep their winning hopes alive, riders needed to remain faultless […]

Matthew Sampson & Daniel Dazzle on Home Soil in the €28,200 Christmas Pudding Speed Stakes CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 19, 2024 – The opening jumping class of the day at the 2024 London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W was the €28,200 Christmas Pudding Speed Stakes CSI 5*-W. Thirty-three of the world’s best show jumpers went head-to-head against the clock. Many of those contesting […]

Rachel Proudley Flies the Highest in the $30,000 Lemieux Puissance Challenge at London

London, England – December 18, 2024 – The 2024 London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W opened on Wednesday, delivering a dazzling showcase of equestrian talent and setting the tone for an unforgettable week. The €30,000 LeMieux Puissance CSI 5*-W provided an exhilarating finale to the first day of […]

Guerdat Goes All Out! Steve Storms to Victory in the €36,000 Champagne Taittinger Mistletoe Speed Stakes CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 18, 2024 – The 2024 London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W opened on Wednesday, delivering a dazzling showcase of equestrian talent and setting the tone for an unforgettable week. Continuing with the speed theme, Joseph Stockdale (GBR) and Ebanking set the tone in the […]

Wilm Vermeir Victorious in the Ivy Stakes CSI 5*-W at London

London, England – December 18, 2024 – The 2024 London International Horse Show opened on Wednesday, delivering a dazzling showcase of equestrian talent and setting the tone for an unforgettable week. The opening CSI5* Jumping class of the Show came from the €28,200 Ivy Stakes CSI 5*-W, a […]

Italy Excited to Bring their ‘Hunger’ to the 2025 Longines League of Nations™

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 18, 2024 – The 2025 series of the Longines League of Nations™ will once again showcase the top 10 ranked nations as they compete in one of the most prestigious team Jumping events in equestrian sport. As we look towards the first leg in Abu […]

Olympic, World & European Champions Set to Compete at the London International Horse Show

London, England – December 16, 2024 – Show Jumping’s reigning world champion Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), who has held the World No. 1 spot for an impressive 28 months, leads an extraordinary lineup of entries for the CSI 5*-W Show Jumping at the 2024 edition of the London International Horse Show. Von Eckermann will face […]

Ismael Garcia Roque & Byblos d’Elle Excel in the €57,450 CHG Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – December 15, 2024 – The 2024 MET-season concluded in the best possible way on Sunday afternoon with double Spanish on top of the podium in the €57,450 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas CSI 3*, as Ismael Garcia Roque (ESP) and Byblos d’Elle (Niagara […]

Consistency! A Well Deserved Win for Harrie Smolders & Monaco in the €1,205,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 15, 2024 – What excitement this year! The €1,205,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva CSI 5* will undoubtedly be a highlight in the long history of this unique CHI tournament. And in the end, this prestigious award went to a pair who deserves to […]

Hat-Trick! Martin Fuchs Marvels for the Third Time Winning the €80,000 UBS Challenge CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 13, 2024 – Marvelous, the appropriate adjective to describe Martin Fuchs (SUI) at the 2024 CHI of Geneva CSI 5* this week. After having won the $110,000 Geneva Trophy CSI 5* last Thursday and the €510,000 IJRC Rolex Top 10 Final CSI 5* on […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the €1,205,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 15, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping and they have saved the best for last at the 2024 CHI of Geneva: The €1,205,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva CSI 5*. Competing on home soil and after 3 major victories earlier this week, highlighted by […]

Christian Kukuk & Chageorge Charge to Claim the Communes Genevoises Prize CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 13, 2024 – Christian Kukuk (GER) and Chageorge charged to victory in the €40,000 Communes Genevoises Prize CSI 5* on Friday during the second day of major competition at the 2024 edition of the CHI of Geneva 5*. The 1.55m speed challenge was contested […]