Tag: Longines EEF Series

Home Glory for Germany in the Longines EEF Series Nations Cup – Mannheim CSIO 3*

Mannheim, Germany – May 04, 2025 – Germany delighted their home crowd by winning the third leg of Longines EEF Nations Cup in Mannheim. Switzerland had to settle for second and France finished third. Both Germany and Switzerland were on a score of zero after the first two […]

New Season, New Stage: 2025 Longines EEF Series Kicks Off in Lier as Europe’s Rising Stars Chase Glory!

Lier, Belgium – April 10, 2025 – The 2025 Longines EEF Series, Europe’s key Nations Cup competition for developing showjumping talent, kicks off next week as the competition returns for a fifth edition with a new season opener and a new final venue. Twelve nations will descend on the […]

Switzerland To Host 2025 Longines EEF Series Final

Geneva, Switzerland – March 13, 2025 – The European Equestrian Federation (EEF) is delighted to announce that Switzerland has been allocated to host the prestigious Longines EEF Series Finals for the next three years, beginning with the 2025 season. The inaugural Swiss Final will take place from 4-7 […]

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 […]

Stories from the Longines EEF Series: Bronislav Chudyba

Šamorín, Slovakia. – June 25, 2024 – The final regional qualifier in the Longines EEF Series took place earlier this month in Samorin, Slovakia. Following their superb performance in Mannheim at the first Region Central qualifier, where they finished in fourth place, the Slovakian team was hoping for […]

No Rain on the Spaniards’ Parade as Olympic Hopefuls Dominate in Longines Nations Cup of Deauville CSIO 3*

Deauville, France – June 21, 2024 – It was a sunny day all round for Team Spain who rode to victory in the Longines EEF Semi-Final. Displaying masterful riding the Spanish quartet were decisive winners as the only team to finish on zero faults, as the popular French venue […]

Marvelous Mexicans Make it to the Top of the Podium in the Longines EEF Nations Cup of Bratislava CSIO 3*

Samorin, Slovakia – June 14, 2024 – The final Longines Series EEF Region Central Qualifier CSIO 3* got underway this afternoon at the X-Bionic Sphere venue, culminating in a nail-biting three way jump off between host nation Slovakia, Italy and Mexico. Mexico took the win, with Slovakia finishing […]

Belgians Claim Victory at Longines EEF Series Nations Cup of Luxembourg CSIO 3*

Roeser, Luxembourg – June 10, 2024 –The second of the Region West Longines EEF Series qualifiers took place in Roeser, Luxembourg this afternoon. The action packed Nations Cup competition saw Ireland and Belgium match each other round for round from start to finish, resulting in a nail biting […]

Poland Take the Win in a Stunning Jump-off Decider in the Longines EEF Series Nations Cup of Drammen!

Drammen, Norway – June 10, 2024 – Poland scored an impressive victory when they came out on top in a nail-biting jump-off against Norway to win the Longines EEF Series Nations Cup Qualifier CSIO 3* in Drammen. Sweden finished third to round out the podium. It was the […]

Italians Impress the Most to Win the Longines EEF Nations Cup of Athens CSIO 3*

Athens, Greece  – June 02, 2024 – Italy proved the team to beat at the Longines EEF Series South Group Qualifier, which took place at the Markopoulo Olympic Equestrian Centre in Athens, after they finished the two-round competition on a score of four. In second place were hosts […]

Richard Vogel & Cydello Give German Fans a Holiday Victory in the €85,000 Badenia Grand Prix of MVV CSIO 3*

Mannheim, Germany – May 08, 2024 – The 2024 edition of the Maimarkt Turnier came to an end on Tuesday due to the holiday and they saved the best for last, the €85,000 Badenia Grand Prix of MVV CSIO 3*. In the end it was Richard Vogel (GER) who […]

Longines EEF Series: “This Series is Great for Developing Less Experienced Horses” – Willem Greve

Mannheim, Germany – May 05, 2024 –“Winning is always nice but winning for your country is the nicest feeling in my opinion,” said Willem Greve (NED) who was part of the Netherlands team who triumphed at the Longines EEF Series in Mannheim last weekend. The Dutch quartet finished […]

Dutch Dominate to Win Longines EEF Series Nations Cup in Mannheim for Second Year in a Row!

Mannheim, Germany – May 05, 2024 – The Netherlands were in imperious form at the Longines EEF Series Central Regional Qualifier CSIO 3* in Mannheim, retaining the title they won last year at the same venue. Hosts Germany were second, while France occupied third. Just two penalties in […]

Swiss Show Supremacy in the Opening leg of Longines EEF Nations Cup Series at Gorla Minore

Gorla Minore, Italy – April 26, 2024 – A thrilling jump-off against Germany led to Switzerland to claim the top spot at the first qualifying competition of the Longines EEF Series, once again hosted at the Italian venue of Gorla Minore. The United Arab Emirates produced a fantastic […]

Longines EEF Series Back for Fourth Season – Calendar of Events Announced

Zaventem, Belgium – February 29, 2024 – The Longines EEF Series is back for its fourth edition, offering a summer-long Nations Cup competition and a dazzling final in Warsaw. Gorla once again kicks things off for the 8 regional qualifiers, in which two new events enter the calendar. […]

Austrians Show their Aces to Win the Longines EEF Series Nations Cup Final CSIO 4* at Warsaw

Warsaw, Poland – September 17, 2023 – A thrilling early Sunday afternoon has seen the team of Austria take the top spot in the Longines EEF Series Final at Warsaw. The Poles made it to the fifth place. Throughout the course of Warsaw Jumping CSIO 4* this year, […]

Wilm Vermeir Victorious Again Winning the $407,600 Grand Prix of Warsaw CSIO 4*

Warsaw, Poland – September 15, 2023 – Wilm Vermeir (BEL) has claimed victory at the Warsaw Jumping Grand Prix CSIO 4* – the international equestrian event being held at the Służewiec Racecourse until Sunday. The event combines show jumping along with races, hobby horse rivalry and para-dressage. The […]

Wilm Vermeir Gets off to a Victorious Start at the Warsaw Jumping CSIO 4*

Warsaw, Poland – September 14, 2023 – Belgium’s Wilm Vermeir (BEL) seized victory in the most prominent Thursday competition of Warsaw Jumping CSIO 4* – the international equestrian event being held at the Służewiec Racecourse until Sunday. The event combines show jumping along with races, hobby horse rivalry […]

Longines EEF Series Final Set to Take Center Stage at Warsaw Jumping CSIO 4*

Warsaw, Poland– September 12, 2023 – In a culmination of nine action-packed Longines EEF Series Regional Qualifiers and Semi-Finals between 29 nations and 250 riders this season, the final of the 2023 Series is at long last upon us! Ten incredibly talented and competitive nations come together in Warsaw, […]

Stories from the Longines EEF Series: Belgium’s Rising Star Gilles Thomas

Brussels, Belgium – August 17, 2023 –Reporter Amy Powell goes behind the scenes to tell the stories of the Longines EEF Series from the people and horses that make up the competition. In this edition, she catches up with Belgium’s Gilles Thomas (BEL) and his ride in the […]

Home Crowd Heroes – France Claims Victory in Longines EEF Nations Cup CSIO 3* Semi-Finals at Deauville!

Deauville, France – June 23, 2023 – In a thrilling afternoon of sport that saw ten nations battle it out to take the competition right down to the wire, the first of two Longines EEF Series Semi-finals CSIO 3* in Deauville is complete. Amy Powell reports as the […]

Get Ready for Deauville! It’s Longines EEF Series Semi-Finals Time this Week!

Deauville, France – June 21, 2023 – The Longines EEF Series After the 7 rounds of thrilling qualifiers, the first semi-final of the Longines EEF Series is upon us with the Northern and Western Regions coming together to battle it out in Deauville, for one five spaces at […]

Ireland Triumphant in the €65,000 Longines EEF Nations Cup of Bratislava CSIO 3*

Bratislava, Slovakia – June 09, 2023 – Under the bright lights of the National Football stadium of Slovakia, team Ireland clinched the Nations Cup in the 7th leg of the Longines EEF Series, whilst Central Region teams battled it out to for the final chance to score qualifier points and secure their spot at the Semi-finals. […]

Ukraine Victorious in Longines EEF Nations Cup of Athens CSIO 3*

Athens, Greece – June 04, 2023 – As the sun shone over the Markopoulo Olympic Equestrian Centre in Athens this afternoon, the crowds were treated to a spectacle of a competition in the Longines EEF Series Southern Region 2nd qualifier, which saw Ukraine take an emphatic victory. In a tense battle to […]

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 […]

Double the Action in Drammen & Athens for the Longines EEF Series this Weekend

Drammen, Norway – May 30, 2023 –  Following on from a nail-biting North Regional qualifier in Aalborg last weekend, the Longines EEF Series sees not one, but two qualifying legs this weekend. Momentum is building for the North Region as the back-to-back action sees its second qualifier in […]

Team USA Claim the at the Longines EEF Series Nations Cup of Aalborg CSIO 3*

Uggerhalne, Denmark – May 26, 2023 – In a thrilling competition in Aalborg in the Danish leg of the Longines EEF Series, event guests USA finish top of the podium and host nation Denmark secure themselves the maximum 100 qualifying points to lead the Northern Region. Amy Powell reports on […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB In it to Win it, Topping the €85,450 Badenia Grand Prix of MVV CSIO 3*

Mannheim, Germany – May 11, 2023 –Sanne Thijssen (NED) and Con Quidam RB continue to shine under the spotlight at the biggest stages of the sport and that was the case last Tuesday as the dynamic duo closed out the German holiday winning the €85,450 Badenia Grand Prix […]