Tag: KNHS

Maikel van der Vleuten & Kamara van’t Heike Top Thrilling €95,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 06, 2021 – In a thrilling final showdown at the Tops International Arena, on form Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Kamara van’t Heike powered to victory in the last class of the weekend in the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI […]

Superstars of Showjumping Turn to the Netherlands for First LGCT Valkenswaard of the Season

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 03, 2021 –The world’s best horse and rider combinations will take centre stage in Valkenswaard, The Netherlands this weekend 4 – 6 June with the potential for Peder Fredricson (SWE) to extend his Championship lead. After taking over as ranking leader last weekend […]

Leon Thijssen & Faithless MVDL Fly to First in €25,700 Van Mossel Grand Prix CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – May 23, 2021 – Leon Thijssen (NED) and Faithless MVDL lit up to win the €25,700 Van Mossel Grand Prix CSI 2* during the first week of the Spring Tour at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen. A total of 54 combinations entered the arena […]

Sanne Thijssen & Hi There Soar to First in €25,500 Kep Italia Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4*

Gorla Minore, Italy – May 15, 2021 – Sanne Thijssen (NED) and Hi There soared to victory in the €25,500 Kep Italia Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4* last week during the first of two week of the Milan to Rome CSI 4* & 3* at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. […]

Sanne Thijssen & Genasis Gallop to First in €25,400 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 08, 2021 –  Sanne Thijssen (NED) and Genasis galloped to win the €25,400 Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday during the Spring Event at Tops International Arena. Nine combinations stayed clear in the first round of the 2* Grand Prix and qualified for […]

Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes to Take Place at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 08, 2021 – We can confirm that the Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes 2021 will be replaced by the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard between 4 – 6 June for round 4 of the 2021 season. The city of Cannes on […]

Marcel Hunze: “I Really Hope that The Dutch Masters Marks the New Beginning, that All other Top Shows Operate this Year”

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 26, 2021 – After the heartbreak of having to announce the cancellation of 2020’s edition of The Dutch Masters, as a result of Covid-19, Director Marcel Hunze expresses his relief at this year’s show going ahead; how he believes the Rolex Grand Slam […]

CHIO Rotterdam Rescheduled to Later Date in Summer

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – April 22, 2021 – With the official approval by FEI, KNHS and the City of Rotterdam the CHIO Rotterdam is rescheduled to July 1-4, 2021. Meanwhile, the CHIO Organisation has partnered with Horse & Country for media coverage of the 72nd edition of the international equestrian event, and […]

Dutch Masters Rider Watch – Who to Look Out for in the Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch, Ther Netherlands – April 21, 2021 – The Dutch Masters 2021, part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, will host the first equestrian Major of the year, and will be held from 23-25 April in the town of ‘s-Hertogenbosch in the south of the Netherlands. After […]

2021 Edition of the CHIO of Rotterdam to Take Place on New Dates

Rotterdam, Netherlands – April 07, 2021 – The board of CHIO Rotterdam investigates in close cooperation with FEI, the Royal Dutch Equestrian Federation (KNHS), the City of Rotterdam and other stakeholders if the international equestrian event, which was scheduled for June June 24-27, can be rescheduled to July 1-4, 2021.  […]

2021 Edition of Dutch Masters & Rolex Grand Slam Major Confirmed

s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 02, 2021 –The FEI officially announced on the 30th of March that international equestrian events could resume as from 12 April. This is good news for the organization of The Dutch Masters and now there is definite green light to organize the event […]

The Dutch Masters Set to Take Place this Year on New Dates!

s’Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands – March 20, 2021 – On Monday, March 1, the FEI announced that all international equestrian events had to be cancelled due to an outbreak of the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) in Valencia, Spain. It was a disappointment beyond comprehension for the organisation of The […]

No Dutch Masters Once Again: Organizers Forced to Cancel the Event!

s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 02, 2021 – It is with great disappointment and sadness that the organizers of The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant Horse Show CSI 5* at ‘s-Hertogenbosch have announced that the 2021 edition of the event has been cancelled due to the Equine Herpes […]

Harrie “Houdini” Smolders & Monaco Work their Magic in $73,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 28, 2021 – Harrie Smolders (NED) and Monaco, owned by Evergate Stables, LLC, hit the ground running with a blistering jump-off effort to take the title in the $73,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic CSI 5* on Sunday, February 28, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian […]

Michael Greeve & Guan GJB Gallop for Gold in Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Valencia

Valencia, Spain – February 04, 2021 – Michael Greeve (NED) and Guan GJB were back in the winner’s circle again at the CES Valencia Tour on Thursday. After winning the €25,450 Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday, the dynamic duo teamed up to earn top honors in the […]

Michael Greeve & Guan GJB Gallop to Win €25,450 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Valencia

Valencia, Spain – January 31, 2021 – Michael Greeve (NED) and Guan GJB were the Masters of the first week of the CES Valencia Spring Tour, claiming top honors in the €25,450 Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday. Riding the 10-year-old Royal Dutch Sport Horse (Dutch Warmblood) gelding […]

Tom Schellekens & Fiarabo Top €26,100 Grand Prix of Salzburg CSI 2*

Salzburg, Austria – January 17, 2021 – Tom Schellekens (NED) and Fiarabo upset the favorites to win the €26,100 Grand Prix of Salzburg CSI 2*, presented by Pro Equitron, yesterday during the first week of the Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4* & 2* at the Salzburg Arena. The […]

Edwin Smits & Farezzo Fly to First in Grand Prix CSI 2* at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 29, 2020 – Edwin Smits (SUI) and Farezzo took the top honours in Sunday’s CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A – Grand Prix CSI 2*, a 1.45m jump-off challenge during the Autumn MET Series in Oliva Nova, Spain, The Swiss and the 10-year-old chestnut […]

Henk van de Pol & Looyman Z Lead Dutch One-Two at the Sunshine Tour CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – November 23, 2020 – It was another very busy day of jumping here at the Autumn Tour, Dehesa Montenmedio with more than 500 competitors enjoying the sunny weather as they competed across the 9 classes throughout the day. The Netherlands claimed both […]

Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB Soar to Win €25,650 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Valencia

Valencia, Spain – November 07, 2020 – Sanne Thijssen (NED) rode Con Quidam RB to victory in the €25,650 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* on Saturday during the third week of the CES Valencia Autumn Tour. The Dutch rider and the 2006 bay Holsteiner stallion (Quinar x Cardino) were […]

Kim Emmen & Jack van het Dennehof Jump to Victory in €51,250 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October 18, 2020 – The second week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour came to a close on Sunday with Kim Emmen (NED) and Jack van het Dennehof (Toulon x Quidam de Revel) claiming victory in the €51,250 Grand Prix CSI 3* at the […]

The Sky is the Limit for Maikel van der Vleuten & Dana Blue at the Hubside Jumping CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – October 16, 2020 – Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Dana Blue have been one of the best combinations this year competing at the highly-contested Hubside Jumping and it was no different on Friday. The duo were the winners of the €35,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge […]

Henk van de Pol & Looyman Z Light Up to Win €54,200 Grand Prix CSI 3* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – October 11, 2020 – It was yet another lovely warm day at the Sunshine Tour and the last day of the new Autumn Tour.  The last class of the day was the long awaited Big Tour’s €54,200 Grand Prix CSI 3*, which […]

Remco Been & Holland vd Bisschop Race to Win €25,600 CHG Prize CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – September 03, 2020 – Remco Been and Holland vd Bisschop triumphed in the €25,600 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A. Prize CSI 2* yesterday during the first week of the Autumn Tour I. The 1.45m jump-off class that also counted for the Longines world […]

2021 Jumping Amsterdam Cancelled! Alternative Activities Possible

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – September 09, 2020 – It is with a feeling of great sadness that the organisation of Jumping Amsterdam had to make the decision to cancel the 2021 event, which was to take place from 28 – 31 January. Due to the current corona related […]

Jur Vrieling & El Rocco Top €25,600 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Hippisch Centrum Exloo

September 06, 2020 – The Grand Prix on Saturday afternoon was the highlight of the first international show jumping competition at the Equestrian Center Exloo. With a field of 54 riders, 12 candidates eventually went clear in the first round. After a thrilling jump-off, it was finally Jur […]

Maikel van der Vleuten & Beauville Z are the Best in the €100,000 Grand Prix of Aachen CSI 3*

Aachen, Germany – September 06, 2020 – The victory in the Allianz Prize at the “Aachen International Jumping” was a Dutch/Brazilian co-production. Because the winner, Maikel van der Vleuten (NED), received the decisive tip from the Brazilian rider, Marlon Módolo Zanotelli. Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) came second, ahead […]

Doron Kuipers & Gallardo Gallop to Win Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 04, 2020 – The first day of the Tops International Arena CSI2*/CSIYH1* offered great sport and many happy faces. All competitors were happy to be back competing the beautiful arenas and to measure themselves against each other. The  Big Tour (1.45m) was the […]

CoVid-19 Safety Rules & Guidelines for Attendees at Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard – The Netherlands – August 30, 2020 – We are delighted to welcome you to Tops International Arena for the re-start of show jumping competitions with safety as our top priority. During August and September a wide variety of competitions will be staged at the purpose-built Tops […]

Leopold van Asten Victorious Again in €25,400 Ashford Farm Grand Prix CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – August 26, 2020 – Leopold van Asten (NED) earned his third Grand Prix victory of the year at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen on Wednesday. The Dutchman paired up with VDL Group Miss Untouchable to claim the €25,400 Ashford Farm Grand Prix CSI 2*. After […]