Tag: Longines

Khaled Almobty Makes it Two Wins in a Row in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 4*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 28, 2024 – The sun was shining in Valkenswaard for the final day of Summer Festival 2. Day three of the Summer Showcase proved unforgettable, with thrilling show jumping performances and a vibrant atmosphere on the Place du Concours. The crowds filled the […]

Robert Murphy & Hulde G Triumphant in Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 27, 2024 – Saturday’s €28,300 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* – 1.45m was won by Britain’s Robert Murphy (GBR) and the 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood (KWPN) mare Hulde G (Vigo d’Arsouilles x Warrant). They rode a smooth clear round in a time of 67.54 […]

Home Win by Leopold van Asten & VDL Groep Kiara in the Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 27, 2024 – Competition is in full swing at the Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard as riders from across the globe go head to head in the Summer Showcase.  Saturday’s Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4* started out with a bang with the […]

Jordan Coyle Rides for More Gold on Opening Day at the Longines Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 26, 2024 – The exciting talent converged on the Longines Tops International Arena for day one of the Summer Festival 2: Summer Showcase. It was a strong showing for the Netherlands on the first day of action but it was Irish rider Jordan Coyle (IRL) […]

Koen Vereecke & Oilily de Muze Master the Course & the Competition at Valkenswaard!

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 26, 2024 – Koen Vereecke (BEL) claimed first place in the Two Phase Challenge CSI 4*, riding Oilily de Muze. The Belgian rider narrowly claimed victory, coming home just 0.01 seconds faster than second placed Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann (GER) and High Level 6. […]

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 […]

FEI & Top Partner Longines Pave the Way for the Longines League of Nations

Lausanne, Switzerland – May 26, 2023 – An important building block was laid on 23 May in St Imier, Switzerland at the Headquarters of Longines, with an official signing ceremony to confirm the Swiss watchmaker’s commitment to the Longines League of Nations, a fresh start for the century old […]

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 […]

Ireland’s Denis Lynch Drawn to Start First in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final Opener

Omaha, Nebraska, USA â€“ April 05, 2023 – At a draw during which the song, dance and traditions of Native American tribes were celebrated, the starting order for Wednesday’s opening competition of the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Final took place at the CHI Health Centre in Omaha (USA) […]

European Champions Andre Thieme & DSP Chakaria Top €85,000 Grand Prix of MVV CSIO 3* at Mannheim

Mannheim, Germany – May 10, 2022 – European Champion André Thieme (GER) and DSP Chakaria were the winners of the €85,000 The Badenia – Grand Prix of the MVV CSIO 3*” at the end of the Maimarkt Turnier in Mannheim. The 47-year-old from Plau am See won the […]

Philipp Schulze Topphoff & Carla Accelerate to Win €30,000 Idee Kaffee Prize CSI 3* at Leipzig

Leipzig, Germany – April 08, 2022 – Philipp Schulze Topphoff (GER) and Carla stole the spotlight on home soil on Friday at the Partner Pferd CSI 5*-W & CSI 3* in Leipzig, Germany. The dynamic duo put the pedal to the metal to win the €30,000 Idee Kaffee Prize […]

Billy Twomey Steals the Spotlight at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 10, 2022 – Irish Olympic jockey Billy Twomey (IRL) won today’s Big Test with ‘Frenchy VDS‘, a Cornet Obolensky x Quidam de Revel mare. His time of 59.24 seconds was the fastest of the 70 competitors who took part in the 1.50m […]

Santiago Lambre Supreme in $50,000 Longines Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*-W at Live Oak International

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 04, 2022 – Santiago Lambre (BRA) from Brazil took home the win abroad Mario Onate’s horse Comtess in the CSI 4* $50,000 Longines Grand Prix Qualifier with a fast time of 64.64 in the Table A Speed Class at the 31st Live Oak International […]

Maikel van der Vleuten & Kamara van’t Heike are the Fastest in €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – March 03, 2022 – Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Kamara van’t Heike turned on the afterburner to win the €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* yesterday on the opening day of the 2022 Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha CSI 5*. A total of 44 combinations […]

Manuel Gonzalez Dufrane Records First World Cup Win in Puebla

Puebla, Mexico – February 26, 2022 – Manuel Gonzalez Dufrane (MEX) has been a part of winning Nations Cup teams for his home nation of Mexico. He’s been to the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ Finals, and last summer he competed in his first Olympic Games. Saturday in […]

Tops International Arena Announces Calendar of Events for 2022

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – February 25, 2022 – The countdown is on to the start of the busy 2022 season at Tops International Arena with a line-up of six major show jumping events during the summer. The state-of-the-art venue in Valkenswaard, the Netherlands, will welcome horses and riders of all abilities […]

Willem Greve & Highway M TN Fly the Highest to Win €25,500 Catunambú Big Tour Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 25, 2022 – Another Dutch victory in the Andalucía Sunshine Tour, this time by Willem Greve (NED) who teamed up with ‘Highway M TN‘ (Eldorado VD Zeshoek x Black Walter) to win the Catunambú Trophy, the Big Tour 1.50m test scoring […]

Marlon Módolo Zanotelli & Like a Diamond van het Schaeck Shine the Brightest in €148,700 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – February 25, 2022 – A world-class lineup of riders and horses continued to entertain and enthrall the crowds on day two of 2022 Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab, presented by Longines, the premier international equestrian being held at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. Organized […]

Denis Lynch & Cornets Iberio Lead the Pack in Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – February 24, 2022 – Denis Lynch (IRL) dashed to victory on the opening day of the 2022 Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab in the Qatari capital. The Irishman teamed up with Cornet’s Iberio to claim top honors in the €25,755 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5*on Thursday at the […]

Jana Wargers & Chacco’s Lady Ride for the Win at the Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 17, 2022 – It was a stunning Thursday, during the second week of the Andalucía Sunshine Tour, both the weather and the jumping were just perfect.  The Big Tour class also served as a qualifier for the Grand Prix CSI 4* next […]

Legendary Line-Up for 2022 Longines Global Champions Tour Season Kick-Off in Doha – Qatar

Doha, Qatar – February 16, 2022 – The 2022 Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL will kick-off at the spectacular Longines Arena at Al Shaqab in Doha, Qatar in just two weeks time from  March 3 – 5. The official rider list for one of the first five-star […]

Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB Supreme in €95,200 Horseware Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 13, 2022 – The €95,200 Horseware Grand Prix CSI 4* held the crowd enthralled from start to finish to conclude the 2022 Andalucía Sunshine Tour.  In the end, it was Sanne Thijssen (NED) and Con Quidam RB who claimed top honors […]

Santiago Lambre & Comtess 202 are the Conquerors in $75,000 Coors Light Grand Prix at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 30, 2022 – The fourth week of the Winter Spectacular Show Series showcased the $75,000 Coors Light Grand Prix brought to you by Cone Distributing Inc. under the sun during a chilly Florida day. Thirty-two competitive entries took to the WEC Grand Arena to vie for […]

A Victorious Joyride for Wilm Vermeir at the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 4*- W

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 28, 2022 – Wilm Vermeir (BEL) Joyride S felt the joyride of victory after claiming top honors in the €51,300 The Mother of Nation Diamond Tour CSI 4*- W  on Friday during the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 4*-W […]

Irish Fly the Highest to Claim €250,000 Longines FEI Nations Cup CSIO 5* at Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 23, 2022 – Team Ireland came out on top in the first clash of the 10-leg Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ 2022 series at Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates today. But the hosts chased them every inch of the […]

Shane Breen & Z7 Ipswich Supreme in €150,000 President of the UAE Showjumping Cup Grand Prix CSIO 5*

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 21, 2022 – It was a fantastic day for Shane Breen (IRL) and Z7 Ipswich, who were supreme in the €150,000 President of the UAE Showjumping Cup Grand Prix CSIO 5*, the feature class of the on Friday at the […]

Mariano Martinez Bastida & Mogambo are the Masters at the Sunshine Tour CSI 2*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – January 20, 2021 – Mariano Martinez Bastida (ESP) and Mogambo mastered the course to win the Big Class CSI 2* during the first day of the Pre-Sunshine Tour I at the renowned equestrian venue in Vejer de La Frontera, Spain. A total […]

Emanuele Gaudiano & Chalou Turn & Burn towards Victory at Abu Dhabi CSIO 5*

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 20, 2022 – Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Chalou were up to their old tricks on Thursday during the opening day of the The President of the UAE Showjumping Cup at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club. The high-flying duo turned and burned […]

Emanuele Gaudiano & Nikolaj de Music Prance & Dance to Victory in €95,400 Longines Grand Prix Qualifier CSIO 5* at Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 20, 2022 – Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) stole the spotlight on Thursday during the first day of The President of the UAE Showjumping Cup CSIO 5* at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club. The Italian teamed up with Nikolaj de Music, prancing and […]

Abu Dhabi Season-Opener Launches 2022 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ Series

Lausanne, Switzerland – January 18, 2022 – Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates will host the first leg of the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ 2022 series next Sunday and, 113 years after it all began, this historic and evergreen tournament is all set for yet another […]