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Johnny Pals Powers Past the Competition in the €60,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 3*

Grimaud, France – September 17, 2023 – Johnny Pals (NED) and Zarkava Hero Z were the heroes of the week at the during the first week of the Hubside Fall Tour, claiming the victory in the €60,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 3* last Sunday at the Haras de […]

A “Hello to Victory” by Mans Thijssen in the €26,800 Seacon Logistics Grand Prix CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – September 17, 2023 – The second week of the Indian Summer Summer Tour Series came to an end on Sunday at the Peelbergen Equestrian Center and it was Mans Thijssen (NED) who said hi to victory, riding Hello to first place in the €26,800 […]

Electrifying Home Win for Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB in the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands — August 19, 2023 â€”The equestrian world witnessed an exhilarating moment of triumph as Sanne Thijssen (NED), with her incredible horse Con Quidam RB, secured a heart-stirring victory at the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5*. Emotions ran high as Thijssen, […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 17, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the Longines Tops International Arena with the running of the 13th leg of both the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL) championship series. The heat is on as nine of the […]

Riders & Horses for the CSI 4* at the Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 27, 2023 – The 2023 Summer Festival is back on this week at the Longines Tops-International Arena, one of the most spectacular showjumping venues in the world. Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS), Maikel van der Vleuten (NED), Cian O’Connor (IRL), Lorenzo de Luca (ITA), Abdel […]

Harrie Smolders & Uricas vd Kattevennen Conquer the €315,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 5*

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 23, 2023 – Stage 11 of the Longines Global Champions Tour reached a climax in the thrilling €315,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 5*. Held at the magnificent venue, the event drew an enthusiastic crowd, witnessing top-notch sport and providing […]

Henk Frederiks & Habab fly the Highest in the €26,650 MyShowAdvisor Prize CSI 2*

Peelbergen, The Netherlands – July 20, 2023 – A Dutch victory on home soil! Henk Frederiks (NED) and Habab flew the highest and were the fastest to win the €26,650 MyShowAdvisor Prize CSI 2* on Thursday at the Peelbergen Equestrian Centre. Fifty-seven combinations took part in the first […]

Riders & Horses for the CSI 4* at Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 06, 2023 – For the first time this year, Tops International Arena is home to FEI-level competitions this week with CSI 4* rating. Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) plays both the role of host and competitor, going up against the likes of Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), […]

Dutchmen Rise to the Top in the Longines EEF Nations Cup Series Semi-Final CSIO 3* at Ebreichsdorf

Ebreichsdorf, Austria — June 30, 2023 — In a tense Longines EEF Series Semi-final in Ebreichsdorf, Austria, this afternoon, it was all to play for as 10 teams fought hard to secure their position at the Finals in Warsaw, which – after today’s results – will be missing […]

Willem Greve “Takes the Highway” to Victory in the Longines Grand Prix of Rotterdam CSIO 5*

Rotterdam, The Netherlands â€“  June 25th, 2023 â€“ A thrilling finale to CHIO Rotterdam this afternoon. Dutch rider Willem Greve (NED) wowed the crowd with an all-or-nothing ride to win the €152,500 Longines Grand Prix of Rotterdam CSIO 5*. Last year’s winner in Rotterdam, Irish rider Daniel Coyle (IRL), came in […]

Harrie Smolders Seals the Deal as Dutch Orangemen Shine on Home Soil

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 23, 2023 – On a day of very differing fortunes for the eight competing countries, The Netherlands won through on home ground at the third leg of the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ Europe Division 1 series in Rotterdam (NED) Friday afternoon.  Victory […]

Riders & Horses for the CSIO 5* of Rotterdam

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 22, 2023 – The countdown to the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ Final – Barcelona CSIO 5* continues this week as the CHIO Rotterdam hosts the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ of the Netherlands CSIO 5*. The Ruiters in Orange have confirmed the […]

Maikel van der Vleuten Victorious in the €500,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Cannes CSI 5*

Cannes, France – June 10, 2023 – It was like a scene for a movie… the prestigious €500,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Canne CSI 5*, presented by La Ville de Cannes, concluded the weekend in an awe-inspiring film festival style.  Last to go in an […]

Harrie Smolders Supreme in €152,500 Longines Grand Prix of Switzerland CSIO 5*

St. Gallen, Switzerland — June 04, 2023 —  As the finale of the Longines CSIO St. Gallen 2023, the €152,500 Longines Grand Prix of Switzerland CSIO 5* was carried out. Forty-four pairs had been able to qualify for the Grand Prix on the previous days of the tournament, among […]

The Netherlands Claim the Win while Poland Qualifies at Longines EEF Series in Drammen

Drammen, Norway – June 02, 2023 – In a dramatic end to the fifth leg of the Longines EEF Series in Drammen, Norway, The Netherlands topped the podium, whilst the Northern Regional qualifier saw six nations battle it out for their Semi-final places.  The evening’s action most certainly […]

Dutchman Marc Houtzager Spoils German Victory in the €100,000 Grand Prix of Wiesbaden CSI 4*

Wiesbaden, Germany – May 29, 2023 – Dutchman Marc Houtzager (NED) played the role of spoiler on Monday at the 2023 Longines PfingstTurnier – Wiesbaden CSI 4*. Riding Sterrehof’s Dante N.O.P., he triumphed in the €100,000 Grand Prix of Wiesbaden CSI 4*. Despite going up against the home crowd, who were […]

Dutch Domination! Orangemen Claim Longines EEF Nations Cup of Mannheim CSIO 3*

Mannheim, Germany – May 07, 2023 – A faultless performance from The Netherlands saw them take the top spot in the Longines EEF Nations Cup Mannheim CSIO 3*, with the home nation Germany taking second after an exciting afternoon of sport. The dominant Dutch team of Willem Greve […]

Harrie Wiering & Harley Fly the Highest in the €27,000 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2*

Riesenbeck, Germany – April 30, 2023 – A Dutch victory on German soil! Going up against a long list of great German riders, Harrie Wiering (NED) and Harley rode to victory in the €27,000 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2* on Sunday at the Riesenbeck International equestrian venue. […]

The Home of Showjumping Now Renamed Longines Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – April 20, 2023 – Following the long term relationship between Longines and Tops International Arena – the spiritual home of the Longines Global Champions Tour, the popular show jumping venue has been renamed the Longines Tops International Arena. Longines will continue to be the Official […]

A Victorious Finale for Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 26, 2023 – The XIX Andalucia Sunshine Tour CSI 4* came to an end last Sunday and a familiar face was back on top of the podium in the €28,360 Medium Tour Invitational CSI 4*. The fast class was won by […]

Willem Greve & Grandorado TN Gallop for the Gold in the €97,700 VDL Groep Prize CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch – The Netherlands – March 10, 2023 – Held under the bright lights of the Brabanthallen, 39 riders, representing 13 nations, contested Friday’s feature class – the €97,700 VDL Groep Prize CSI 5* – on the second day of 2023 The Dutch Masters CSI 5*. This impressive […]

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

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 08, 2023 – It’s showtime for the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping and the first Major of the year, taking place this week during The Dutch Masters CSI 5*, event that culminates with the €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* next Sunday. However, […]

Inside the Rolex Grand Slam: 2023 The Dutch Masters – Rider Watch

s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 02, 2023 – The Dutch Masters CSI 5* returns from 9-12 March 2023 and will play host to the first Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of the year. The four-day show will showcase some of the finest horse and rider combinations […]

Opening Major: 2023 Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping Kicks off Next Week at The Dutch Masters CSI 5*

Geneva, March 1, 2023 â€“ Created in 1966 and held in the medieval city of ’s‑Hertogenbosch, The Dutch Masters CSI 5*-W attracts the world’s leading horse and rider combinations. The event’s blend of magnificent show jumping and elite dressage puts it at the very top of the international indoor […]

Sanne Thijssen Soars to Second Longines Ranking Class Win this Week at the Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera – February 23, 2023 – Dutch rider, Sanne Thijssen (NED) is dominating the Ranking classes this week, today she won the second one in a row, the €27,400 Big Tour Speed Challenge CSI 4*, adding to her the wins on the 10th and 17th this […]

By One-Hundredth of Second! Sanne Thijssen Wins WKD Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Vejer de La Frontera

Vejer de La Frontera – February 23, 2023 – Dutch rider, Sanne Thijssen (NED) added another top result to her tally today with the lovely stallion, Hi There who is eleven years old, and who Sanne has been riding since 2018. This is one of their best results […]

A Coast-to-Coast Victory by Kevin Jochems & La Costa in the €97,880 Dunas de Barbate Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera – February 19, 2023 – Dutch rider Kevin Jochems (NED) is amongst the top 100 riders in the Longines Rankings and today he won the Big Tour €97,880 Dunas de Barbate Grand Prix CSI 4* with  La Costa, who is by  Gitano V Berkenbroeck […]

Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB Triumphant in WKD Speed Challenge CSI 4* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera– February 10, 2023 – Dutch rider, Sanne Thijssen (NED) flew around the WKD Big Tour, FEI, Longines Ranking class today. She was riding ’Con Quidam RB’, the lovely stallion who is now 17 years old and is by ‘Quinar Z’, with the dam sire ‘Cardino […]

Johnny Pals Powers to Victory at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 13, 2023 – Johnny Pals (NED) and Beau van de Hagenhorst Z won Friday’s Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* for the CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A. Trophy. The Dutchman was supreme against 65 other combinations in the challenge against the clock, daring […]

Willem Greve Fast & Furious on Highway M TN to Win €63,000 Sport Vlaanderen Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

Mechelen, Belgium – December 29, 2022 – A ‘Thrilller night’ on Thursday at the Christmas Arena. Because the 39 participants in the €63,000 Sport Vlaanderen Grand Prix CSI 5*-W were given a challenging course on their plate. Only 5 of them could stay clear. Time for an exciting […]