Tag: Jumper News

CHI Geneva: The Pinnacle of Equestrianism

Geneva, Switzerland – November 29, 2023 â€“ The Concours Hippique International de Genève (the CHI Geneva) will unite the world’s best show jumpers in the home city of the show’s Presenting Sponsor, Rolex. First staged in 1926, it has been voted the best indoor jumping event on 10 occasions. […]

Federico Fernández: Surviving Tragic Plane Accident & Thriving in the Sport to Win the Pivo FEI Inspire Award

Mexico City, Mexico – November 26, 2023 – Mexico City’s Colegio de la Vizcainas provided a stunning backdrop for the 2023 edition of the FEI Awards Gala presented by Longines, which celebrated international and home-grown winners across four categories of equestrian excellence. The last award of the evening was presented […]

No Pony, No Problem: Dalman Jump Co. Kid Jump Orders Fly in for the Holidays

Each August at the Kentucky Horse Park, Dalman Jump Co. is part of a different kind of Grand Prix. The 2023 Dalman Jump Co. Kid Prix at USEF Pony Finals saw 50 junior riders compete on foot for a chance to win their own Dalman Jump Co. Kid […]

Megane Moissonier Leads All-French Podium in the Grand Prix of Valence

Valence, France – November 26, 2023 –The first week of the winter edition of the Equestrian Cup Series – Winter Edition came to an end on Sunday and it was Megane Moissonnier (FRA) and Fais Pas Ça who prevailed in the feature class of the week there, the […]

Mimi Gochman Conquers the World Receiving the FEI Rising Star Award!

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 26, 2023 – Mexico City’s Colegio de la Vizcainas provided a stunning backdrop for the 2023 edition of the FEI Awards Gala presented by Longines, which celebrated international and home-grown winners across four categories of equestrian excellence. The evening saw Mimi Gochman (USA) take home this year’s Longines […]

Darragh Kenny & Irwin Impress en Route to Victory at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 26, 2023 – The South Florida Hunter Jumper Association (SFHJA) recently held its 73rd Annual Charity Horse Show, a prestigious event taking place from November 21st to November 26th. This gathering showcased an array of equestrian talents, from Open Stakes to Grand Prix […]

Jessica Hewlett Flies the Highest in the Grand Prix of Barcelona CSI 2*

Barcelona, Spain – November 26, 2023 – It was a busy week for showjumping in Spain with two FEI-level horse shows. If Ben Maher (GBR) and Enjeu de Grisien came up just short representing Great Britain in the €163,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – City of Madrid Grand Prix […]

Jonathan Gordon Gallops to Thrilling Victory at Rouen

Rouen, France – November 24, 2023 –Jonathan Gordon (IRL) won a thriller on Saturday at Equi’Seine CSI 4* & CSI 2*, teaming up with Capri to claim the lion’s share of the €36,000 M Comme Mutuelle Prize CSI 4*. Going up against 6 other combinations in the tiebreaker […]

Luciana Lossio & Lady Louise JMen Conquer World Cup Qualifier at Rio de Janeiro!

Rio de Janeiro – 25 de Novembro, 2023 – Luciana Lóssio (BRA) and Lady Louise JMen have consistently won both in Brazil and even at the famous Wellington Equestrian Festival (WEF). On Saturday, the dynamic duo teamed up for the another victory, this time in the R$ 360,000 […]

Pénélope Leprevost & Texas Supreme Again in the €110,250 Grand Prix CSI 4* at Rouen

Rouen, France – November 26, 2023 – Pénélope Leprévost (FRA) and Texas had alreadygotten off to the perfect start at the 2023 Equi’Seine CSI 4* & CSI 2*, claiming the feature class there on Thursday, the €30,900 Carno Avocats Prize CSI 4*. Not to disappoint, they ended on […]

Promising Partnership! Marcus Ehning & Coolio 42 Thrive in World Cup Thriller at Madrid!

Madrid, Spain – November 26, 2023 – On an afternoon filled with thrills and surprises, German star Marcus Ehning (GER) galloped to victory with his relatively new ride Coolio 42 at the sixth leg of the 2023/2024 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Western European League in Madrid, Spain […]

Another French Triumph! Olivier Robert Races to First in the Marqués de Vargas Trophy

Madrid, Spain – November 25, 2023 – French riders dominated the €26,200 Marqués de Vargas Trophy CSI 5*-W, a 1.45-meter event at the IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI5*-W. The competition concluded the morning session of the second day on Saturday at the Spanish capital. Faultless rounds were the trend in […]

Nicola Philippaerts Tastes Victory in the €100,000 Estrella Damm Trophy

Madrid, Spain – November 25, 2023 – The most important class of the second day of the 2023 IFEMA Madrid Horse Week was the €100,000 Estrella Damm Trophy CSI 5*-W. The first round had 12 clear rounds and all of them competed in the Winning Round format. The […]

Pénélope Leprévost Gets off to the Perfect Start at Equi’Seine CSI 4* & CSI 2*

Rouen, France – November 23, 2023 – Pénélope Leprévost (FRA) got off to the perfect start at the 2023 Equi’Seine CSI 4* & CSI 2*, claiming the feature class there on Thursday, the €30,900 Carno Avocats Prize CSI 4*, leading an all-French podium. A total of seventy combinations […]

Max Kuhner Soars to Win Six-Bar Challenge at the IFEMA Madrid Horse Week

Madrid, Spain – November 24, 2023 – The first day of 2023 IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI 5*-W ended with an exciting Six Bars, the €23,700 IFEMA Madrid Trophy CSI 5*-W, which Max Kühner (AUT) won. The Austrian rider was the only one to pass the 1’90 metres without […]

Henrik von Eckerman & Dzara Dorchival Dash for the Cash in the €97,700 Caser Helvetia Group Trophy

Madrid, Spain – November 24, 2023 – The first day of 2023 IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI 5*-W has entered its final stretch. The first two classes of the CSI 5*-W have been won by two of the most international winning riders, right after getting the first two […]

Julien Épaillard & Cancun Torel Z Cruise to Another Victory!

Madrid, Spain – November 24, 2023 – Last weeken, he was the winner of the €1,250,000 Super Grand Prix of the Global Champions Tour Playoffs CSI 5* in Prague, the Czech Republic, and on Friday, in Madrid, Julien Epaillard (FRA) continued in his line, winning. The Haras de […]

Absolute Horses Hires Lars Pedersen as Chief Operating Officer

Andreas and Christian Schou‘s business is growing, and as an elongation thereof, they have now employed Lars Pedersen, former Elite Sports Director and national coach at the Danish Equestrian Federation. Lars has been self-employed in recent years and will henceforth be a part of Absolute Horses as the […]

Iron Dames Equestrian Welcomes Sanne Thijssen to Elite Global Champions League Women Team!

Zug, Switzerland – November 24, 2023 – Iron Dames Equestrian, a pioneering initiative in the world of equestrian sports, is delighted to announce the addition of renowned Dutch rider Sanne Thijssen (NED) to its elite women’s team, Cannes Stars powered by Iron Dames. The project was launched in September, as an extension […]

Horse Auction Belgium Unveils Once More a Promising Lineup of Young Showjumping Talents!!!

Get ready because our latest online collection is available now! 18 exceptional young horses, born between 2019 and 2021, will be auctioned from November 25th until the 28th. This collection showcases some of the best promising bloodlines, athleticism and quality over the jumps! Among the highlights are: We […]

Prohibition Against Russian & Belarusian Athletes To Be Lifted Under Special Conditions

Lausanne, Switzerland – November 22, 2023 – Whilst the sanctions prohibiting international competitions to be held in Russia and Belarus remain in place, the FEI Board has decided to lift protective measures to allow future participation of Russian and Belarusian Athletes, Horses and Officials as neutrals. The conditions […]

Riders & Horses for the IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI 5*-W

Madrid, Spain – November 22, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2023 edition of the IFEMA Madrid Horse Week (MHW) CSI 5*-W. The most important indoor showjumping event in Spain which also hosts the 6th leg has attracted “Titans of the Sport” to the country’s capital, […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

Madrid, Spain – November 22, 2023 – Longines FEI Jumping World Cup action rolls on this week at Spain’s most traditional indoor horse show, the IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI 5*-W. For more information about all this great attraction and all other FEI-level events, please refer to the […]

Emma Uusi-Simola Receives the Cavalor FEI Best Groom Award at the 2023 FEI Awards

Mexico City, Mexico – November 22, 2023 – Mexico City’s Colegio de la Vizcainas provided a stunning backdrop for the 2023 edition of the FEI Awards Gala, presented by Longines, which celebrated international and home-grown winners across four categories of equestrian excellence. The evening saw Emma Uusi-Simola (FIN) clinch this year’s prestigious Cavalor […]

Nayel Nassar & Igor vd Wittemoere Impress in the $39,000 FreeJump Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 19, 2023 – Friday’s $39,000 FreeJump Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* kicked off competition for the day in the International Arena. With a start list of forty-six athletes competing for the lions share of the prize money, taking the top spot would prove to be […]

Jad Dana “Cruises” to Another Victory Topping the $39,000 IDA Development Power & Speed CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 16, 2023 – Major competition got underway last Thursday at Wellington International with the running of the day’s highlight class, the $39,000 IDA Development  1.45m Power & Speed CSI 3*. Thirty-two athletes tried their hand at the course with eighteen trying their hand at […]