Tag: Jumper News

Todd Minikus Shows His Winning Spirit in the $35,000 Adequan® Challenge Cup Premiere Round

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 04, 2024 – Todd Minikus (USA) started his jump-off in the $35,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Premiere Round I on Thursday with a top-five finish as his only goal. Kiekeboe Spirit, however, had other plans. The nine-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Darius x Game Boy), […]

Christian Ahlmann Aces the Course Twice to Win the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup at Mechelen

Mechelen, Belgium – December 30, 2023 – In a perfect round-up to a great year of sport in 2023, Germany’s Christian Ahlmann (GER) scooped the honours in the ninth leg of the 2023/2024 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Western European League in front of an ecstatic audience at […]

Petronella Andersson & Cassina Z Claim the €63,000 Flanders Sport Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

Mechelen, Belgium – December 29, 2023 – What a great ride in the €63,000 Flanders Sport Grand Prix CSI 5*-W! The new head course designer Bart Vonk had not made it easy for the riders. But 19 combinations still managed to advance to the jump-off. That means you […]

Gerfried Puck Powers Past the Competition in the KBC Bank & Verzekering Prize at Mechelen

Mechelen, Belgium – December 28, 2023 – What became evident yesterday was confirmed once again today. The Belgians are in great form at Jumping Mechelen 2023. However, an Austrian managed to steal the victory from them in the KBC Verzekering CSI 5*-W. Gerfried Puck (AUT) left the competition […]

Thibault Philippaerts & Obama de La Linière Lead the Pack in the Open Sires of the World CSI 5*-W

Mechelen, Belgium – December 27, 2023 – For those who are passionate about horse breeding, the Léon Melchior Open Sires of the World (CSI 5*) is an annual must-attend event on their calendar. During this spectacular show jumping competition, impressive stallions, in the prime of their showjumping careers, compete for […]

Nicola Philippaerts & Derby de Riverland “Drive Away” with the Win in the €41,250 BMW Masters

Mechelen, Belgium – December 27, 2023 – He has participated several times before, but on Wednesday he outperformed everyone. Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) had the €41,250 BMW Masters CSI 5*-W on his wish list for a long time. Eight competitors tried to stop him from winning. Eight became seven. […]

Jeroen Appelen & Vivoulette HD Win the Belgian Indoor Championship

Mechelen, Belgium – December 26, 2023 – As the excitement of children’s competition slowly faded in the Nekkerhal, it was time for the first major battle of Jumping Mechelen: the Belgian Indoor Championship, presented by Paardensport Vlaanderen & Avant. There were 43 of them, the riders vying for the title […]

Doha Tour: A Celebration of History, Culture & Showjumping

Doha, Qatar – December 26, 2023 – Welcome to the heart of equestrian passion – the 2024 Doha Tour, a celebration of history, culture, and the thrilling sport of showjumping. In a land with a rich tradition of horsemanship, Doha Tour stands as a testament to our commitment […]

Riders for the Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W

Mechelen, Belgium – December 26, 2023 – The show must go on, showjumping never stops! Despite the holidays, it’s still showtime for showjumping and the last traditional event of the year in Europe, Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W. As both host and competitor, Daniel Deusser (GER) leads a long […]

Reigning World Champion & Olympic Heroes Highlight 5* Competition at Jumping Mechelen

Mechelen, Belgium – December 25, 2023 – Many international legends prefer to spend the holiday season nowhere else but at Jumping Mechelen. The most prominent name among them is Henrik Von Eckermann (SWE): the current world number 1, reigning world champion, the most recent winner of the World Cup Final, […]

Iron Dames Welcomes Two Young Riders to their Equestrian Project

Cesena, Italy – December 18, 2023 – The Iron Dames Equestrian Project is thrilled to announce that two promising young riders are joining the team. Founded with the goal of nurturing young talent and providing elite-level resources, Iron Dames is committed to supporting the growth and development of […]

John Whitaker Wins Six-Bar Challenge at the London International Horse Show

London, England – December 18, 2023 – John Whitaker (GBR) made the last day of the 2023 London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W even more exciting, winning the opening Jumping class of the day – €20,000 – securing his second victory of the event. Eighteen competitors came forward […]

Sharn Wordley & Mick Jagger Show their Moves in the $40,000 Special Two-Phase CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida – December 15, 2023 – The $40,000 Two-Phase Special CSI 3* 1.45m was the highlight event of the morning at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Catsy Cruz (MEX) laid the intricate two-phase track for a field of top-level show jumping athletes. Competition was fierce, with the […]

Christmas Present Worthy Quality in December Collection of SLF Horse Auctions

Harrie Smolders, Walter Lelie and Niels Fabrie don’t organize many SLF Horse Auctions, but when they do, you know they have found a group of very special horse. That’s exactly the case for their Christmas Auction that runs from December 19-22. Just in time to get your loved […]

Tiffany Foster & Brighton Blaze towards First in the $39,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Speed CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 16, 2023 – The 2024 Holiday Festival II CSI 4* horse show, held at Wellington International from December 14 to 17, concluded with a series of spectacular performances despite challenging weather conditions. Friday’s highlights was the $39,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Speed CSI […]

Jodie Hall-McAteer & Mimosa VH Kritrahof Marvel in the €26,200 Mistletoe Speed Stakes CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 18, 2023 – The final day of the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W provided a fitting conclusion to what has been a six-day exhibition of equestrian excellence. Notable victories in Show Jumping were achieved by the esteemed John Whitaker (GBR) in the Six […]

Daniel Coyle Leaves His Legacy in London! Irishman Impresses to Win the €125,000 London Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 18, 2023 – The final day of the London International Horse Show provided a fitting conclusion to what has been a six-day exhibition of equestrian excellence. Notable victories in Show Jumping were achieved by the esteemed John Whitaker in the Six Bar, London International […]

Aaron Vale & Carissimo 25 Conquer the $226,000 BrainJuice Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 16 , 2023 – The 2024 Holiday Festival II CSI 4* horse show, held at Wellington International from December 14 to 17, concluded with a series of spectacular performances despite challenging weather conditions. Saturday’s conditions, marked by strong winds and rain, led to […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Hesed “Show No Mercy” for the Competition at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 14 , 2023 – The 2024 Holiday Festival II CSI 4* horse show, held at Wellington International from December 14 to 17, concluded with a series of spectacular performances despite challenging weather conditions. The week began on Thursday with the $50,000 Grand Prix Qualifier […]

John Whitaker Takes Home the Biggest Present in the €37,000 Santa Stakes CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 15, 2023 – The €37,000 Santa Stakes CSI 5*-W continued the world-class action at ExCeL London following the afternoon’s FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢. With four of the six riders through to the jump-off representing Great Britain, the expectant crowd was hopeful of a home […]

Magical World Cup Win for Maher & Enjeu de Grisien at London!

London, England – December 17, 2023 – For a very long time the London International Horse Show has been one of the most popular events on the European indoor circuit, and today almost 10,000 spectators nearly lifted the roof off the ExCel arena in the London (GBR) Docklands […]

A Home Win by Laura Roquet Puignero & Denis Z in the Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – December 17, 2023 – The third and last part of the Autumn MET 2023 at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded with a home win for Laura Roquet Puignero (ESP) and the 9-year-old Denis Z (Dakar VDL x Classido, bred by Juan Guillermo Llull) in […]

Max Kühner Claims the €52,600 Longines Christmas Cracker CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 16, 2023 – The fourth day of the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W saw Lorenzo de Luca (ITA) and Max Kühner (AUT) taking the CSI 5* Jumping classes – The €26,200 Agria Lifetime Equine Snowflake Stakes and The €52,600 Longines Christmas Cracker.  The feature Show Jumping […]

Lorenzo de Luca Lights Up in London to Win the €26,200 Agria Lifetime Equine Snowflake Stakes

London, England – December 16, 2023 – The fourth day of the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W saw Lorenzo de Luca (ITA) and Max Kühner (AUT) taking the CSI5* Jumping classes – The €26,200 Agria Lifetime Equine Snowflake Stakes and The Longines Christmas Cracker.  The €26,200 Agria Lifetime Equine Snowflake […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves “Scoops Up” Another Win in the $150,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – December 15, 2023 – Spectators near and far gathered at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the grand finale of 2023, the $150,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 3*. Top-level athletes representing 10 different nations battled it out for the lion’s share of the prize money, […]

Ben Maher Tastes the Champagne after Winning the €37,000 Taittinger Ivy Stakes CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 15, 2023 – Five-star jumping made an exciting return to the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W and three British riders stole the spotlight on the opening day, Guy Williams (GBR), Matthew Sampson (GBR) and Ben Maher (GBR), winning the €30,000 LeMieux Puissance CSI 5*-W, […]

Matthew Sampson Speeds to First in the €26,200 Christmas Pudding Speed Stakes

London, England – December 15, 2023 – Five-star jumping made an exciting return to the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W and three British riders stole the spotlight on the opening day, Guy Williams (GBR), Matthew Sampson (GBR) and Ben Maher (GBR), winning the €30,000 LeMieux Puissance CSI 5*-W, […]