Tag: Jumper News

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 […]

Emanuele Gaudiano & Carlotta 232 Blaze to Win $30,000 Thermoplan Prize CSI 5* at Longines CSI Basel

Basel, Switzerland – January 10, 2020 – Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Carlotta 232 claimed their second victory in as many days yesterday at the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W in Switzerland. The dynamic duo left dust to the rest of the field to win the CHF $30,000 Thermoplan Prize […]

President Murray Kessler Outlines Key Areas of Success & Introduces Goals for the Future at 2020 USEF Annual Meeting

West Palm Beach, Florida, USA – January 09, 2020 – In 2017, US Equestrian’s President Murray Kessler launched the now widely-referenced Strategic Plan, intended to revitalize and re-establish membership, support, and success within US Equestrian and the many services it provides. During Thursday afternoon’s General Session, Kessler spoke to […]

Julien Epaillard & Queeletta Top $60,000 Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois Prize CSI 5* at Longines CSI Basel

Basel, Switzerland – January 09, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Queeletta were lightning fast to win the CHF $60,000 Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines CSI 5*-W in Switzerland. Julien Epaillard (FRA) & Queeletta The flying Frenchman was once again up […]

Marcello Ciavaglia & Conto Make Fairytale Debut Winning $35,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 9, 2020 – Marcello Ciavaglia’s (BRA) Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) debut got off to a strong start on Thursday, January 9, as the Brazilian rider earned a victory in the $35,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round 1 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian […]

Emanuele Gaudiano & Carlotta Cruise to Win $30,000 BMW X7 Prize CSI 5* at Basel

Basel, Switzerland – January 09, 2020 – Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Carlotta 232 were back to their winning ways yesterday during the first day of competition at the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W in Switzerland. The flying Italian and the dark bay 11-year-old Oldenburg mare (Chaccomo x Cento) galloped […]

US Equestrian Panel: Safe Sport – What’s New to Know

West Palm Beach, Florida, USA – January 08, 2020 – The U.S. Center for SafeSport has exclusive jurisdiction over reports of sexual misconduct within National Governing Bodies (NGB) who are part of the Olympic movement. Henry, who recently spoke at the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association Annual Meeting, discussed […]

Shane Sweetnam & Zandora Z Open Winter Equestrian Festival with a Win

Wellington, Florida – January 8, 2019 – Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam opened the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) with a victory in the $8,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Wednesday. WEF continues through March 29, 2019 with 12 consecutive weeks of world-class […]

2020 Winter Equestrian Festival Declared Open!

Wellington, Florida — January 7, 2020 — Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) cut the ribbon on the 2020 season at an opening press conference held Tuesday, January 7, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), and welcomed media, athletes, and spectators alike to the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) […]

Jordan Coyle & Essenar Crixus Jump to First in $50,000 Equiline Holiday Finale Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida – January 6, 2020 – The 2019 ESP Holiday Finale concluded last Sunday with Jordan Coyle (IRL) and Essenar Crixus winning the $50,000 Equiline Holiday Finale Grand Prix in the International Arena. The Irishman and Elan Farm’s 10-year-old bay Irish Sport Horse gelding (Luidam x Ard Vdl […]

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 […]

Billy Twomey & Kimba Flamenco Top €93,300 Theraplate UK Liverpool International Grand Prix CSI 4*

Liverpool, England – December 31, 2019 – Irish titan Billy Twomey (IRL) won the TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Grand Prix CSI 4* for a remarkable third time in five years after an exhibition of world-class showjumpjng at the M&S Bank Arena last Tuesday. Billy, one of the most […]

Daniel Deusser & Killer Queen VDM Top €200,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Mechelen CSI 5*-W

Mechelen, Belgium – December 30, 2019 – Belgian-based German star, Daniel Deusser (GER), stormed to victory with Killer Queen VDM at the ninth leg of the Longines FEI World Cupâ„¢ 2019/2020 Western European League at Mechelen, presented by BMW last Monday. In a fascinating 12-horse second round, the […]

Niels Bruynseels & Delux van T&L Top €61,800 Sport Vlaanderen Grand Prix CSI 5* at Jumping Mechelen

Mechelen, Belgium – December 29, 2019 – Niels Bruynseels (BEL) was back on top again, winning the €61,800 Sport Vlaanderen Grand Prix CSI 5* last Sunday at the Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W/2*. Following his victory in 2017 with Gancia de Muze, the Belgian added another jewel from this […]

Holly Smith & Denver Dash to Win €25,000 Horseware Ireland Prize CSI 4* at Liverpool International Horse Show

Liverpool, England – December 30, 2019 – British Nations Cup star Holly Smith (GBR) showcased the quality of new ride Denver to end a thrilling day’s action at the TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show CSI 4*. Leicestershire-based Holly, a major candidate to make the Great Britain team […]

Jessica Springsteen & Volage du Val Henry Top €25,000 KBC Bank & Verzekering Prize CSI 5* at Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W/2*

Mechelen, Belgium – December 29, 2019 – Jessica Springsteen (USA) and Volage du Val Henry were victorious in the €25,000 KBC Bank & Verzekering Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W/2*. The American and the 10-year-old chestnut Selle Français mare (Quidam de Revel x Cassini) […]

Guy Williams & Rouge de Ravel Race to Win €25,000 Pullman Hotel Prize CSI 4* at Liverpool International Horse Show

Liverpool, England – December 28, 2019 – Liverpool fan Guy Williams (GBR) had plenty of cause for celebration after claiming an impressive victory on the opening day of the TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show CSI 4*. Williams, excited by the Reds’ seemingly unstoppable march to Premier League […]

Santiago Lambre & Cetano Van Aspergem Z Claim $25,000 Semican National Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 23, 2019 – Santiago Lambre (MEX) continued his winning streak last Sunday, guiding Cetano Van Aspergem Z to claim top honors in the $25,000 Semican National Grand Prix during the third week of the ESP Holiday Series at the Palm Beach International Equestrian […]

Scott Brash & Hello Vincent Victorious in €125,000 Turkish Airlines Olympia Grand Prix CSI 5*

London, England – December 22, 2019 – The final night crowd were in for a real treat as a thrilling competition unfolded in the showpiece €125,000 Turkish Airlines Olympia Grand Prix CSI 5*. It was horsemanship at its best as Scott Brash (GBR), in the very last round […]

Jan Wernke & Queen Mary 10 Top the €70,000 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Festhallen in Frankfurt

Frankfurt – December 23, 2019 – Jan Werke (GER) and Queen Mary 10 won the €70,000 Grand Prix of Hessen CSI 3*, presented by Deutschen Vermögensberatung AG last Sunday during the International Festhallen Riding Tournament CSI 3* in Frankfurt, Germany. The German and the 17-year-old bay Holsteiner mare […]

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 […]

One-Two Finish for Santiago Lambre in the $25,000 ProElite National Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 19, 2019 – Santiago Lambre (MEX) dominated the field in Thursday’s $25,000 ProElite National Grand Prix, claiming both a first and second-place finish to conclude the ESP Holiday II competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Lambre and the 11-year-old bay Dutch […]

William Whitaker & Michael Pender Clear 7’2″ Wall to Share the Win in the €27,000 Cayenne Puissance CSI 5* at Olympia

London, England – December 18, 2019 – Two of the most stylish young riders on the circuit topped the results list in equal first place after a quality €27,000 Cayenne Puissance CSI 5* which, for the second year running, went to a thrilling fifth and final round. The […]

List of German Showjumping Team Members Updated for Olympic Year

The Board of the German Olympic Committee (DOKR) has made an announcement updating the list of team members of the German showjumping team for the 2020 Olympic year. The combinations for both the Olympic Team and Squad B are the following: Olympic Team Christian Ahlmann (GER) & Clintrexo […]

Darragh Kenny & Important de Muze Dash for the Cash in €27,000 Santa Stakes CSI 5* at Olympia

London, England – December 18, 2019 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Important de Muze won the €27,000 Santa Stakes CSI 5* yesterday at Olympia – The London International Horse Show CSI 5*. The Irishman and the 11-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood gelding (Erco van’T Roosakker x Nabab de Reve) […]

A New Generation with: Rising Young Irish Star Harry Allen

Geneva, Switzerland – December 13, 2019 – Harry Allen (IRL) is one of the youngest rising stars of showjumping who has steadily been gaining experience and climbing up the FEI ranking. He was competing at the CHI of Geneva and gently dedicated his time for a brief interview. […]

Michael Blake Appointed as Jumping Director & Chef d’Equipe for Ireland

Dublin, Ireland – December 18, 2019 – Horse Sport Ireland are delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Blake as High-Performance Jumping Director (incorporating the role of Chef d’Equipe) of the Irish Senior Show Jumping team. Prior to this appointment, Michael held the roles of Team Ireland Senior […]

Tryon International Equestrian Center Announces 2020 Show Schedule

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – December 18, 2019 – Following a banner year of multidiscipline competition at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) at Tryon Resort, organizers are proud to announce the 2020 competition schedule for the venue. The 2020 calendar announced to date features a competition roster […]

Pieter Devos Retains Lead in Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Western European League Standings

Brussels, Belgium – December 17, 2019 – Pieter Devos (BEL) has retained the lead in the 2020 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League after the seventh leg of the league last Sunday during the CSI Casas Novas – A Coruña in La Coruña, Spain. Even though he […]

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 […]