Tag: KNHS

Back-to-Back Wins for the Valkenswaard United in Thrilling Showdown at the Global Champions League of Madrid

Madrid, Spain – May 16, 2025 – In a heart-stopping finish at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, Valkenswaard United delivered their first victory of the year snatching the win at the 2025 GCL of Madrid presented by Marqués de Riscal from the hands of the current Championship […]

Amanda Slagter Lays Down the Gauntlet to Win the Vilamoura Classic CSI 3*

Compiègne, France – April 03, 2025 – The Compiègne Classic 2025 started under the best auspices with a first day marked by high-level sport, radiant weather and a significant crowd present. Organized by the Grand Prix Events teams, the event was notably punctuated by the €28,200 Vilamoura Classic […]

Cannes Stars, powered by Iron Dames, Strengthen GCL lead with 2nd Place Finish in Mexico City

Cannes, France – April 03, 2025 – Cannes Stars, powered by Iron Dames are showing strong determination as they continue their 2025 season following their triumph in the 2024 championship. After securing a victory in the first leg in Doha, the all-female team set their sights on Mexico […]

Rogier Linssen & Moneypenny Claim the Jackpot of the Estrella Galicia Trophy CSI 4*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – March 15, 2025 – A fantastic Friday fell upon rider and horses at the 2025 Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*. The big 1.50m ranking class was the €29,500 Estrella Galicia Trophy CSI 4*, held in the grass David Broome arena. In the […]

Inside the Rolex Grand Slam @ The Dutch Masters: Questions & Answers with Harrie Smolders

Congratulations, you are the current Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping live contender ahead of your home Major, The Dutch Masters. What does this mean to you? The Dutch Masters is always a very special show for us in the Netherlands, as it is one of the Rolex […]

Turbo Power! Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB Leave the Field in the Dust at Doha!

Doha, Qatar – February 28, 2025 – Sanne Thijssen (NED) and Con Quidam RB were off to the races and back to the winner’s circle last Friday at the 2025 Longines Global Champions Tour. Once again, the Longines Arena at the stunning Al Shaqab was the stage for […]

Dutch Rider Dazzles! Jur Vrieling Victorious in the €105,600 Longines Grand Prix Qualifier CSIO 5*

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – February 12, 2025 – The highly anticipated Emirates Jumping Cup kicked off in spectacular fashion, setting the tone for an electrifying four days of top-tier show jumping at Al Forsan International Sports Resort. The Abu Dhabi Police Band officially opened the event during an […]

Dèjà Vu! Dutch Delighted! Marc Houtzager & Sterrehof’s Dante Dazzle to Win Word Cup on Home Turf Again!

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 26, 2025 – In front of a sell-out partisan crowd, Dutchman Marc Houtzager (NED) aboard his long-term partner, the 17-year-old Sterrehof’s Dante, delivered two faultless performances to win the Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM leg in Amsterdam (NED). It was a case of déjà vu for […]

Rogier Linssen & Moneypenny Claim the Jackpot in Special Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Spain

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – January 24 , 2025 – The Milton arena was the location of the €28,200 Longines Ranking Special Two Phase Challenge CSI 3* on Friday. There were 46 entries and competition was very hot. In the end, it was the Dutch rider, Rogier […]

Riders & Horses for the Jumping Amsterdam CSI 5*-W

Amsterdam, The Netherldands – January 23, 2025 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2025 Jumping Amsterdam CSI 5*-W, the home of the home of the 12 leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ – Western European League next Sunday. The Ruiters in Orange look to make […]

Willem Greve & Highway TN NOP Lead the Way in World Cup at Leipzig CSI 5*-W

Leipzig, Germany – January 19, 2025 – Willem Greve (NED) and the wonderful 13-year-old stallion Highway TN N.O.P. took victory in the Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM  of Leipzig (GER) this afternoon with a sensational jump-off round that proved impossible to beat. Finishing top of the podium here remarkably […]

Dutch Courage: Ready for Another Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ Podium Push in 2025!

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 14, 2025 – Securing their place in 8th position after the previous season with 11,625 points – just 18 points behind Switzerland – the Netherlands are ready to take on another season of top-level international competition in the Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ 2025. Their […]

Wout-Jan van der Schans Named the National Coach of the Dutch Team

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 02, 2024 – Wout-Jan van der Schans is the new national coach of the Dutch showjumping team. Van der Schans succeeds Jos Lansink, who announced last year that he could no longer combine the position with his other activities. Van der Schans has […]

Jur Vrieling & Helwell du Chabus Continue to Amaze in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Hessen CSI 4*

Frankfurt, Germany – December 22, 2024 – The Grand Prix of Hessen goes to the Netherlands! Jur Vrieling (NED) won the Grand Prix of Hessen at the International Festhallen Reitturnier Frankfurt (IFRF), presented by Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG (DVAG). It was a very demanding course, only four of the […]

Consistency! A Well Deserved Win for Harrie Smolders & Monaco in the €1,205,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 15, 2024 – What excitement this year! The €1,205,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva CSI 5* will undoubtedly be a highlight in the long history of this unique CHI tournament. And in the end, this prestigious award went to a pair who deserves to […]

A Formula 1 Win! Bas Moerings Turns on the Nitro in the €40,000 Van Mossel Prize CSI 4*

Maastricht, The Netherlands – November 09, 2024 – At full throttle, Bas Moerings (NED) raced to victory in the four-star €40,000 Van Mossel Prize CSI 4* aboard Kivinia. It was an exciting class with top riders and a technical course providing its fair share of challenges.   Six combinations […]

Bucket List Win for Harrie Smolders & Mr. Tac in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Maastricht CSI 4*

Maastricht, The Netherlands – November 09, 2024 – Harrie Smolders (NED) could finally cross something of his bucket list: his very first victory in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Maastricht CSI 4*. In a thrilling jump-off that turned into a true showdown between international top riders, Smolders secured […]

Leopold van Asten & VDL Groep Kiara Cruise to First in the Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2*

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – October 05, 2024 – Leopold van Asten (NED) and VDL Groep Kiara were victorious in the  €28,650 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2* after a thrilling jump-off last Saturday at the Riesenbeck International Equestrian Center. Going up against 11 jump-off contestants, out of the original […]

Sanne Thijssen & “Super Partner” Soar to Victory in the €105,625 TM² Equestrian Team Grand Prix CSI 4*

Opglabbeek, Belgium – August 11, 2024 – A fantastic weekend of top sport concluded on “Super Sunday” with the running of the €105,625 TM² Equestrian Team Grand Prix CSI 4* at Sentower Park. A total of forty-nine riders entered the ring for the first round of the 1.55m […]

It’s a Home Victory for Gerben Morsink in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 4*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 11, 2024 – The final day of the Summer Festival 3 – Longines Global Future Champions proved thrilling till the final jump. In the €105,500 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 4* – 1.50m, thirteen combinations rode clear in the first round, setting the […]

Top Riders & Young Talents Set to Compete at Longines Tops International Arena for the Longines Global Future Champions

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 08, 2024  – Competition kicks off tomorrow at the Longines Tops International Arena, and we are thrilled to announce the riders who will be competing this weekend at the Longines Global Future Champions. This event promises an unforgettable weekend of thrilling show jumping competition in a vibrant atmosphere. […]

Riders & Horses for the Summer Festival CSI 4* at the Longines Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 26, 2024  – Once again, it’s showtime for showjumping at the Longines Tops International Arena (LTIA) with the running of the second week of the Summer Festival there. Harrie Smolders (NED), Kevin Staut (FRA), Bertram Allen (IRL), Nicola Philippaerts (BEL), Lorenzo de Luca (ITA), […]

Top Riders Set to Compete during the Summer Festival this Week at the Longines Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 24, 2024 – Preparations are in full swing for the Summer Festival 2 – Summer Showcase, and we are thrilled to announce the riders who will be competing from July 26 to 28 at Longines Tops International Arena. This event promises an unforgettable weekend of thrilling show […]

Maikel van der Vleuten Victorious in the CaixaBank Trophy CSI 4* at Casas Novas

Casas Novas, Spain – July 12, 2024 –The highlight of the day came to Casas Novas with the setting up of the €28,200 Caixabank Trophy CSI 5*, with obstacles set at the height of 1.50m being decided by a jump-off. An exciting test in which 15 riders qualified […]

A Dutch Dream in Budapest! Dutchmen Dazzle to Win the Longines EEF Series Nations Cup CSIO 3* at Budapest

Budapest, Hungary – July 12, 2024 – Eight rounds jumped and eight clears produced gave The Netherlands a decisive win in the second of the two €90,000 Longines EEF Nations Cup Series Semi Final – Budapest CSIO 3*, held on Friday in Budapest, Hungary. This was the qualifier for […]

Second Victory by Siebe Leemans & Karamella in the NetAachen-Prize CSI U-25

Aachen, Germany – July 07, 2024 – First time at the CHIO Aachen, competed in two classes, won two classes – the Dutch aspiring talent, Siebe Leemans (NED), boasts a 100-percent success quota for his debut at the Soers in the scope of the NetAachen-Prize CSI U-25. Couldn’t […]

Dutch Rider Siebe Leemans Wins the NetAachen-Prize at Aachen

Aachen, Germany – July 05, 2024 – Philippaerts, Merschformann, Haunhorst, Morssinkhof, Wachman – there certainly wasn’t a lack of famous names in the Young Riders Tour in the battle for the NetAachen-Prize. In the end, it was an 18-year-old aspiring Dutch rider, who perhaps not that many people of […]

Questions & Answers with Rolex Grand Grand Slam Contender Willem Greve

Congratulations! You are the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping live contender, how are you feeling ahead of the CHIO Aachen? It is an honour to be on the list of riders who have won a Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major. It is incredible to ride […]

Dutch Equestrian Federation Announces Team for the Olympic Games in Paris

The Dutch Equestrian Federation announced team members for all the equestrian disciplines at the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. The show jumping riders close the line. Their Olympic competition is scheduled for the period from 1 to 6 August. National coach Jos Lansink is looking forward […]

Marc Houtzager Victorious in the €300,100 Grand Prix of Rotterdam CSIO 5*

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 23, 2024 â€“  We close off the 75th CHIO Rotterdam with another win for Dutch: Marc Houtzager (NED) was untouchable in the jump-off of the Grand Prix of Rotterdam this Sunday afternoon. With 36.07 seconds, he stayed just ahead of Germany’s Christian Kukuk (GER), […]