Tag: Jumper News

Kevin Mealiff Can’t Be Caught in $25,000 Parlanti Grand Prix 

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 09, 2024 – Ireland’s Kevin Mealiff (IRL) closed out ESP June II with an impressive victory in the $25,000 Parlanti Grand Prix. The week’s main event featured 21 horse-and-rider combinations competing on the Derby Field on a course designed by Héctor J Loyola (PUR).  Mealiff […]

Belgians Claim Victory at Longines EEF Series Nations Cup of Luxembourg CSIO 3*

Roeser, Luxembourg – June 10, 2024 –The second of the Region West Longines EEF Series qualifiers took place in Roeser, Luxembourg this afternoon. The action packed Nations Cup competition saw Ireland and Belgium match each other round for round from start to finish, resulting in a nail biting […]

Poland Take the Win in a Stunning Jump-off Decider in the Longines EEF Series Nations Cup of Drammen!

Drammen, Norway – June 10, 2024 – Poland scored an impressive victory when they came out on top in a nail-biting jump-off against Norway to win the Longines EEF Series Nations Cup Qualifier CSIO 3* in Drammen. Sweden finished third to round out the podium. It was the […]

Janne F. Meyer-Zimmermann & Messi Score Victory in the €501,500 LGCT Grand Prix of Cannes CSI 5*

Cannes, France – June 08, 2024 – In a charged atmosphere at Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Cannes presented by La Ville de Cannes Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann (GER) clinched a fitting victory on board Messi van ‘t Ruytershof at the city’s renowned football stadium Stade des […]

Czech Him Out! Vaclav’s Maiden Victory Comes in the $339,460 Duncan Ross Grand Prix CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — June 09, 2024 — A young buck from the Czech Republic made history today, becoming the first rider from his country to win a 5* event at Spruce Meadows. It was also the first-ever 5* win for 29-year-old Vaclav Stanek (CZE), with Quintin, who […]

Molly Ashe Cawley & Berdien Conquer the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI2* Presented by Hagyard Medical Equine Institute

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – June 09, 2024 – The Split Rock Hunter Jumper I CSI2* at the Kentucky Horse Park concluded on Sunday, June 9th, with the feature event of the week, the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 2*, presented by Hagyard Medical Equine Institute. The Walnut Ring saw 40 athletes […]

Matthew Sampson Wins By a Whisper at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —June 08, 2024 — Matthew Sampson (GBR) leapt to victory today in the $62,500 AON Cup CSI 5*, the only CSI5* event on day three of the The ‘Continental’, presented by Rolex at Spruce Meadows. He and One Whisper beat yesterday’s top rider, […]

Americans “Land” in First & Second! Kent Farrington Flies the Highest in the €500,000  Rolex Grand Prix of La Baule

La Baule, France – June 09, 2024 – On completion of a competition of incredibly high standard, American Kent Farrington (USA), riding his mare Greya, won the €500,000  Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule CSIO 5*, beating his young countryman Karl Cook (USA) in second place and […]

Shane Sweetnam Maintains Irish Dominance in the Derby of La Baule!

La Baule, France – June 08, 2024 – The eagerly awaited €56,800 Pays de la Loire Region Derby CSIO 5*, held every Saturday at the Jumping International de La Baule—Officiel de France, was won by Ireland for the third year running. World No.9 Shane Sweetnam beat the Swiss rider and world no. […]

Lars Kersten Tops All-Stars in the €110,00 Saur Prize CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 08, 2024 – In the Saur Prize CSI 5*, the second most lucrative event of the competition (€110,000) and the last chance for some to qualify for Sunday’s Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule CSIO 5*, Dutchman Lars Kersten (NED), on Funky Fred Marienshof Z, […]

Amanda Derbyshire & Otto BH Impress in Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 06, 2024 – The second week of international competition got underway on Wednesday at the Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC) with the running of the $32,000 Two Phase CSI 3*. The highlights of the class were three double-clear rounds by […]

Team Germany Nips France to Claim the €250,000 Barrière Nations Cup CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 07, 2024 – Germany won the €250,000 Barrière Nations Cup CSIO 5* at the close of a superb event. Among the firm favourites to win the Olympic title in a few weeks, the Mannschaft edged out a very talented French team by just […]

Stockholm Hearts Take Championship Lead Winning the GCL of Cannes

Cannes, France – June 07, 2024 – Friday night’s GCL Cannes presented by Volvo Cavallari was a blockbuster, with drama right down to the final fence as the Stockholm Hearts, powered by H&M We Love Horses, rose to the win. Malin Baryard-Johnsson (SWE) with H&M Indiana and Nicola […]

Amy Millar & Christiano Put Canada First on Opening Day at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 07, 2024 – Amy Millar (CAN) not only addressed the fan frenzy over a potential first-ever all-female Olympic Canadian equestrian team but also managed to steal the spotlight in the feature class at Spruce Meadows’ Continental CSI 5*. Thursday’s test saw […]

Conor Swail Makes the Mission Possible at Spruce Meadows!

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 06, 2024 – Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL) took first place in the 1.45m $7,500 Mission:Possible CSI 5* – 1.45m CSI 5*, the first of our two CSI 5* competitions on the All Canada Ring on Thursday, after beating a whopping 95 […]

Nicolas Delmotte Gets France to the Perfect Start in the Loire-Atlantique Prize CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 06, 2024 – France got off to the perfect start on Thursday at the 2024 Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5*. Early in the day, in the first event of the CSIO 5*, Nicolas Delmotte (FRA), riding Citadin du Chatelier, a 12-year-old Selle Français, […]

Blue Skies over La Baule! Simon Delestre Leads All-French Podium in the FFE Prize CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 06, 2024 – First emotions, first joys. The 2024 edition of the Jumping International de La Baule – Officiel de France got underway on Thursday under sunny skies and in front of a packed grandstand. Simon Delestre (FRA) won the €35,000 FFE Prize CSIO 5*, the day’s […]

 Jumping International de La Baule: Four Days of Top Sport this Week!

La Baule, France – June 05, 2024 – Four days of Sport with a capital S, four days of celebration, four days fraught with emotions. A timeless classic, the Jumping International de La Baule — Officiel de France remains as vivacious and determined as ever in its pursuit of excellence. It’s on, […]

A Day of Firsts for Joseph Bluman & President van de Oostdijkhoeve in the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup

Saugerties, New York, USA – May 30, 2024 – The $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup was the feature class in the Hits Hudson Valley Grand Prix Stadium on Thursday, May 30th, during Hits-on-the-Hudson II in Saugerties, New York. It was Colombian amateur rider Joseph Bluman (COL) and President […]

Nine Championship Titles Between Riders this Week at Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes

Cannes, France – June 04, 2024 – The race for the coveted 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour title is about to reach new heights as the championship makes its way along the beautiful French Riviera to the city of Cannes. The field boasts an impressive nine LGCT Championship titles […]

Chawke “Chalks Up” Third Win of the Week at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – June 01, 2024 – James Chawke (IRL) admits, he doesn’t know so much about Liaraldra. He learned Sunday that the 8-year-old Royal Dutch Sport Horse – Dutch Warmblood (KWPN) mare can most definitely win. One of the last to jump in the Tbird […]

La Baule Sets the Scene for the Clash of Titans this Week! 

La Baule, France – June 05, 2024 – The field of the CSI5* has been unveiled with one week to go until the first horses trot into the arena of the Jumping International de La Baule – Officiel de France (6–9 June). The best riders on Earth, who never fail […]

Nassar Wins the Numbers Game in West Coast Cup CSI 4* at Tbird

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 31, 2024 – The West Coast Cup CSI 4* – 1.45m Friday morning proved to be quite a numbers game, and Nayel Nassar (EGY) caught on quickly. Colm Quinn’s (IRL) first round track tested riders with a robust track and a […]

Diego Perez Bilbao & Mystic Lindenhof Snag the Blue in the $24,500 Horseflight Jumper Classic

Saugerties, New York, USA – June 03, 2024 – Competition during Hits-on-the-Hudson II at HITS Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York, came to a close on Sunday, June 2, with the $24,500 Horseflight Jumper Classic. Thirty-two horse-and-rider combinations aimed for the top prize, but it was  Diego Perez Bilbao […]

Cormac Hanley & For Dad Dazzle in the $25,000 Arion Sellier Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 02, 2024 – Closing out ESP June I with an impressive victory in the $25,000 Arion Sellier Grand Prix was Ireland’s Cormac Hanley (IRL). The main event of the week featured 24 horse-and-rider combinations, battling it out on the Derby Field along a track designed […]

Charlotte Jacobs & Rincoola Milsean Conquer Career Victory in the $120,000 Odlum Brown Grand Prix CSI 4*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada –June 03, 2024 – When Charlotte Jacobs (USA) first sat on Rincoola Milsean as an 8-year-old, she wasn’t at all sure what heights the tiny, 15.2-hand Irish Sport Horse gelding would be able to reach in the sport. But she knew she liked […]

Italians Impress the Most to Win the Longines EEF Nations Cup of Athens CSIO 3*

Athens, Greece  – June 02, 2024 – Italy proved the team to beat at the Longines EEF Series South Group Qualifier, which took place at the Markopoulo Olympic Equestrian Centre in Athens, after they finished the two-round competition on a score of four. In second place were hosts […]

Martin Fuchs & Commissar Pezi’s “Flawless Flight” Tops the €308,600 Defender Grand Prix of Switzerland CSIO 5*

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 02, 2024 – Despite adverse weather conditions throughout the week that forced the cancellation of most FEI-level competitions, the 2024 Longines CSIO St. Gallen CSIO 5* came to conclusion in grand fashion on Sunday. To the delight of the home crowd, Martin Fuchs […]

James Chawke Delivers in the Double Dosage at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, British Columbia, Canada — June 01, 2024 —Heading into the Odlum Brown BC Open at Thunderbird Show Park, James Chawke (IRL) had never before won an international competition at the four-star level. He’s now won two—with two different horses. After capturing Thursday’s CSI 4* 1.45m speed competition with […]

Grace Debney Goes All Out with Zarina de Vidau to Win the Jaguar Land Rover Main Line Devon Speed Derby CSI 4*

Devon, Pennsylvania, USA – May 31, 2024 – Switching up the country on the leaderboard tonight it was Great Britain’s Grace Debney (GBR) and Temple Equestrian Zarina de Vidau (Diamant de Semilly x Carina) who took the win in the $38,700 Jaguar Land Rover Main Line Devon Speed […]