Tag: Jumper News

Riders & Horses for the Major League Show Jumping – Canadian Premier CSI 5*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 25, 2023 – The first leg of the 2023 Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) is on this week at Thunderbird Show Park. Kent Farrington (USA), Karl Cook (USA), Lillie Keenan (USA), Kyle King (USA), Charlotte Jacobs (USA),  Conor Swail (IRL) Shane Sweetnam (IRL), Darragh […]

Major Riders Descend on Langley for the Major League Show Jumping Canadian Premier CSI 5* & CSI 2*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia — May 25, 2023 — With the start of top-level show jumping less than 24 hours away, close to 150 top show jumping horses from across North America and beyond were presented for inspection Wednesday afternoon at Thunderbird Show Park. MLSJ Canadian Premier week kicks […]

Longines EEF Series Continues with Thrilling Action this Week in Aalborg!

Allborg, Denmark – May 25, 2023 – The fourth round of the Longines EEF Series heads to Aalborg, Denmark this week. It’s the first qualifying event for the North regional nations and they’ll be hoping to score top points to head confidently towards the 2nd qualifier which takes place […]

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

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 24, 2023 – For the first time since last year, FEI-level showjumping is back in Canada. One of the most traditional Canadian equestrian venues, Thunderbird Show Park will be home to thrills & spills as some of the best riders in […]

Elisa Broz & Tinkerbell Thrive Again in the $38,700 Speed Classic CSI 2*

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – May 18, 2023 –International competition got underway last Friday during the Blenheim Surf & Turf International CSI 2* at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park and it was a youngster who has had several major wins out on the west coast that continued […]

Riders & Horses for the CSIO 5* of Rome at Piazza di Siena

Rome, Italy – May 24, 2023 – The countdown is over as the 2023 edition of the CSIO 5* of Rome gets underway this Thursday at Piazza di Siena in the historic Italian capital. Led by the current World Champion, Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), the gladiators are ready to […]

Fanny Guerdat Skalli & Hubba Bubba 2 are Number One in the €27,000 Laiterie de Montaigu Grand Prix CSI 4*

Bourg-en-Bresse, France – May 20, 2023 – Fanny Guerdat Skalli (FRA) and Hubba Bubba 2 flew the highest in the €27,000 Grand Prix Laiterie de Montaigu CSI 4* last Saturday on the penultimate day of the Jumping International de Bourg-en-Bresse CSI 4* & CSI 2*. Forty-nine out of the […]

An Irish One-two as David O’Brien Rides to Victory in the $35,000 Cooper Motor Company Grand Prix at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 23, 2023 – A one-two for Ireland on American soil! Saturday Night Lights, presented by Tryon Horse & Home, welcomed the $35,000 Cooper Motor Company Grand Prix to Tryon Stadium as the feature class during the third week of competition during […]

Kristaps Neretnieks & Palladium KJV Claim the €57,500 Szerencsejáték Zrt. Grand Prix CSI 3*-W

Budapest, Hungary – May 21, 2023 – The featured event of the 2023 edition of the Budapest CSI 3*-W was the €57,500 Szerencsejáték Zrt. Grand Prix CSI 3*-W. In the jump-off challenge, riders could collect Longines World Jumping Ranking points and qualify for the European Championships to be held […]

CSIO 5* of Rome at Piazza di Siena: Elegance Amongst Tradition

Rome, Italy – May 23, 2023 – The CSIO Roma Piazza di Siena is recognized as one of the most beautiful horse shows on the international equestrian calendar, staged in the magnificent Villa Borghese gardens in the Italian capital from 25–28 May. The four-day event will showcase intense competition from the […]

Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum: “I Will Never Forget the Feeling when I Won at Aachen!”

CHIO Aachen: Unforgettable Moments for Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum in Aachen Aachen, Germany – May 20, 2022 – Back then the first women to top the world ranking list, Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER) has won countless internationals medals. We spoke to the native US American rider about her affinity for Aachen, the […]

Taylor Land Gets Going by Winning the $25,000 ProElite Welcome Stake at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 18, 2023 – Taylor Land (USA) and Get Go got off to great start last Thursday during the third week of the Tryon Spring Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) & Resort. Of 37 trips to navigate the Andy […]

Rolex & Wellington International Forge Stronger Ties with Continued Partnership

Wellington, Florida, USA – May 21, 2023 – Wellington International, the United States’ premier horse show venue and Rolex, a proud supporter of the highest levels of equestrianism since 1957, announced today that their partnership, which started in 2012, will continue. Rolex will remain the Official and Exclusive Timepiece of […]

World-Class Entries Promise a Spectacular Week of Sport during the CSIO 5* of Rome at Piazza di Siena

Rome, Italy – May 22, 2023 – It Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and the amazing King Edward will be the headline act when the 90th anniversary CSIO Rome – Master d’Inzeo gets underway at the beautiful Piazza di Siena next week. However the horse and rider partnership who have swept all before them in […]

Scuderia 1918 Halifax vh Kluizebos to Say Farewell to Competitions at Piazza di Siena this Week

Rome, Italy – May 23, 2023 – Scuderia 1918 and Lorenzo de Luca (ITA) announce Scuderia 1918 Halifax vh Kluizebos’ retirement. The farewell ceremony will take place in Piazza di Siena on Saturday May 27, at the end of Prize n. 8 Loro Piana Trophy (Small Grand Prix). It will […]

Gerfried Puck Victorious in World Cup Qualifier CSI 3*-W at Budapest

Budapest, Hungary – May 20, 2023 – The most prestigious event of the day, the €58,000 Olympic Qualifier & World Cup Jumping Competition CSI 3*-W, presented by the Hungarian Ministry of Defence, took place in front of a full house. In the Table A class with a jump-off riders could […]

Marvin Jüngel & Balou’s Erbin Marvel to Win the €153,000 Idee Kaffee Hamburg Derby CSI 4*

Hamburg, Germany – May 21, 2022 – The Hamburg Derby is considered by many one of the toughest tests of power and endurance in the sport of showjumping and this exciting competition brought to an end the 2023 edition of the Germany Jumping & Dressage Derby. Certainly, when one […]

Hunter Holloway Proves Unbeatable in the $200,000 Empire State Grand Prix CSI 4* at Old Salem Farm

North Salem, New York, USA – May 21, 2023 – During their first outing since their bronze-medal finish at April’s Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Finals, Hunter Holloway (USA) and Pepita Con Spita proved uncatchable in Sunday’s $200,000 Empire State Grand Prix presented by Old Salem Farm at the 2023 Old Salem Farm Spring […]

Rupert Winkelmann & Quinn 33 Race to the Top in the $35,000 Bluegrass Grand Prix at Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 21, 2022 – The two-week Kentucky Spring Classic series came to a close Sunday afternoon in the Rolex Stadium as athletes gathered for the $35,000 Bluegrass Grand Prix sponsored by Audi of Lexington for one final shot at a top finish. Out of a […]

Lisa Goldman-Smolen Makes it Two in a Row Winning $25,000 Hits Grand Prix at Lamplight

Wayne, Illinois, USA – May 21, 2022 – Lisa Goldman-Smolen (USA) is on a streak with no signs of slowing down. After winning the first week’s $25,000 Hits Grand Prix at Hits Chicago with Sovereign, she returned this Saturday with her winning mount from the Great American $300,000 Grand […]

Julien Epaillard & Donatello d`Auge Lead All-French Podium in the €110,000 Grand Prix of Bourg-en-Bresse CSI 4*

Bourg-en-Bresse, France – May 21, 2023 – French on flying form! French spectators had put their hopes of a win in a few of their best riders in the €110,000 Grand Prix of Bourg-en-Bresse CSI 4*. Actually their expectations exceeded on Sunday in the grand finale of the Jumping […]

First to Go, No Problem! Lauren Balcomb & Verdini d’Houtveld Victorious in the $145,100 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 20, 2022 – As the Kentucky Horse Shows (KHS) Spring Series neared the finish line, fans, enthusiasts and athletes gathered around the famous Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park to watch one more international show jumping Grand Prix. Out of 34 horse-and-rider combinations, […]

A Great Performance by Big Ben Propels Gerrit Nieberg to First in the €300,000 Longines Grand Prix of Hamburg CSI 5*

Hamburg, Germany – May 19, 2022 – Gerrit Nieberg (GER) and Ben seem to rise to the occasion, shining their brightest while competing on home soil and under the spotlight of a major event. Winners of the  €1,500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSI 5*, the dynamic duo delivered […]

McLain Ward Wins Third Consecutive Class Topping $38,000 Fidelity Investments CSI 4* at Old Salem Farm

North Salem, New York, USA – May 20, 2023 – While Saturday’s heavy rain saw some scratches around the 2023 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, the afternoon’s featured $38,700 Fidelity Investments Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*  was still 29 entries strong with five countries represented over Alan Wade’s (IRL) 15-effort course. Of […]

Jos Verlooy Earns First Victory after Return from Injury

Bourg-en-Bresse, France – May 18, 2023 – Jos Verlooy (BEL) was forced to take a break earlier this year due to a fall while competing at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and the Beglian had been knocking on the door ever since returning about two months ago. On Saturday, […]

Andre Thieme & Contadur are the Conquerors of the €53,150 Deutschen Kreditbank Prize CSI 4*

Hamburg, Germany – May 19, 2022 – A great weekend of top sport began on Friday at the Kein Flottbeck and the home crowd were honored with a victory of their very own in the €53,150 Deutschen Kreditbank AG Prize CSI 4* , Andre Thieme (GER) and Contadur. Serving […]

Harold Boisset & T’Obetty du Domaine Off to the Races at the Jumping International de Bourg-en-Bresse CSI 4*

Bourg-en-Bresse, France – May 17, 2023 – Harold Boisset (FRA) and T’obetty du Domaine flew the highest in the  €28,000.00 Le Clerc Cap Emeraude Speed Challenge CSI 4* last Saturday on the opening day of the 2023 Jumping International de Bourg-en-Bresse CSI 4* & CSI 2* at the AinterExpo. […]

McLain Ward & Quimi del Maset Ride for the Win in the $65,000 Kincade Group Welcome Stake CSI 4*

North Salem, New York, USA – May 19, 2023 – Five-time U.S. Olympian McLain Ward (USA) continued his winning ways on Friday at the 2023 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, following up his gold-winning FEI Nations Cup performance in California with two consecutive victories in the Old Salem Farm International […]

Longines EEF Series: French on Fire, as Present & Future Stars Make their Mark in Peelbergen

Peelbergen, Kronenberg, The Netherlands  – May 19, 2022 – It all came down to speed and Team France held their cool in a fiercely fought contest at Peelbergen (NED), for the third leg of the Longines EEF Series. The result was decided by a jump-off with Team Argentina, where 32-year-old […]

Mario Stevens & Starissa Storm to First in the €80,250 Championat of Hamburg CSI 4*

Hamburg, Germany – May 18, 2022 – Mario Stevens (GER) deliberately gave his number one stable a long break before the 2023 season started. Starissa is the name of the 10-year-old bay Hanoverian gelding (Stakkato Gold x Quidam’s Rubin) with which the 40-year-old show jumper is currently riding from […]