Gothenburg, Sweden – February 23, 2025 – Linda Heed (SWE) completed a hattrick of feature class victories for the home nation as she stormed to the top of the leaderboard in the final leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League in Gothenburg (SWE) Sunday […]
Gothenburg, Sweden – February 20, 2025 – The 2025 Gothenburg Horse Show CSI 5*-W began on Thursday at Scandinavium Arena. Getting things started and warming up for a stellar event, the Agria Prize CSI 5*-W was won by former world number one Kevin Staut (FRA). Saving the best […]
Madrid, Spain – January 31, 2025 – Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! A cornerstone of the Global Champions League Championship, Madrid In Motion is back in 2025, armed with fresh determination and an electrifying line-up with two new signings. Following a solid 7th-place finish in 2024, the team has […]
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 Nations™ 2025. Their […]
Basel, Switzerland – January 12, 2025 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) with Donatello d’Auge blazed a trail that none of his fellow competitors could match as they produced an unbeatable time of 39.52 from first draw of the eight athletes qualified for the jump-off to win the 10th leg […]
Rabat, Morocco – October 19, 2024 –“It’s two days, two wins. So really, it couldn’t be better!” Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), World Number 1. World number one Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and Iliana claim the top spot in 1.55m Qatar’s Years of Culture as Part of the Qatar-Morocco […]
Rome, Italy – August 31, 2024 – It was a demonstration of pure class as Madrid In Motion’s dynamic duo of Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Eduardo Alvarez Aznar (ESP) were the only team to deliver 4 clear rounds today and finish on a clean sheet to […]
Versailles, France – August 06, 2024 – With the only double-clear performance on the final day of equestrian sport at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games equestrian venue in Versailles (FRA) today, Germany’s Christian Kukuk (GER) definitively claimed the Individual Jumping title with Checker 47, while Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat (SUI) […]
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 […]
Monaco, Monte Carlo, France – July 02, 2024 – The Longines Global Champions Tour heads to Monaco July 4 – 6, 2024 for the tenth stage of the 2024 tour. This unparalleled event brings together the top show jumping talent from across the globe in one of the most […]
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 […]
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 20, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the CHIO Rotterdam! The countdown for the Olympics is winding down and the event provides one of the last chances for riders to make a good impression on Chefs d’Equipe. The Longines League of Nations™ […]
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 14, 2024 –The teams have been confirmed for the fourth and last leg of the inaugural Longines League of Nations™ 2024 series which takes place in Rotterdam, The Netherlands in ten days time, and for Belgium, France and Great Britain the pressure will […]
Madrid, Spain – May 17, 2024 – Taking their first win since the GCL of Hamburg in 2022, the Valkenswaard United stole the victory in GCL of Madrid presented by Marqués de Riscal out of the grasp of the home team Madrid in Motion, with the sound of […]
Miami Beach, Florida, USA – April 06, 2024 – Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) & H&M Luna van’T Ruytershof Z were likely the most consistent combination to have competed in the Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach CSI 5*. After a third place finish in the €105,500 GCL Individual […]
Miami Beach, Florida, USA – April 04, 2024 – The vibrant shore of Miami Beach was electrified today as the first CSI 5* day of the highly anticipated 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour kicked off in spectacular fashion. Against the backdrop of sun-kissed shores and swaying palms, the […]
Could you introduce yourself and tell us what your role is… My name is Alin, and I have worked for Maikel van der Vleuten for almost one year. I started my career 10-years-ago in Germany at Holsteiner Verband. What made you want to pursue a career in horses? […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 08, 2024 – Friday marked the first day of international show jumping at this year’s edition of The Dutch Masters with the pinnacle class coming from the €105,500 VDL Groep Prize CSI 5*. Held under the bright lights of the Brabanthallen, the world’s […]
Lyon, France – November 04, 2023 – Sweden’s world no. 1, Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) shone the brightest in the €26,462 Ingelheim Boehringer Prize CSI 5*-W, riding his excellent Selle Français, Dzara Dorchival. The reigning world champion had certainly not come to Lyon to make up the numbers! […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 28, 2023 – In an entry destined for the history books, the unstoppable Harrie Smolders has claimed the esteemed title of the 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour Champion of Champions, marking a moment that will endure through the ages. Securing this title for […]
In what was poised to be a well earned and clear victory of the Longines Global Champions Tour Championship, Maikel van der Vleuten started the 2023 season strong, chasing the most revered podium position on offer for the year. The Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) event in Cannes […]
Barcelona, Spain – September 30, 2023 – Jos Lansink’s world-class Dutch team had to pull out all the stops to beat Australia for the €300,000 Challenge Cup CSIO 5* Saturday night at the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final CSIO 5* at the Real Club de Polo in […]
London, England – August 12, 2023 – Returning from injury, Peder Fredricson secured the win for the Stockholm Hearts powered by H&M We Love Horses the win after a foot perfect double clear from teammate Olivier Philippaerts (BEL). The world of equestrian sports witnessed an extraordinary triumph at […]
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 Cup™ Europe Division 1 series in Rotterdam (NED) Friday afternoon. Victory […]
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 […]
La Coruña, Spain – November 30, 2022 – The countdown to the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final is on and the race to qualify for the grand finale is on this week at the CSI Casas Novas – La Coruña CSI 5*-W, event that hosts the seventh […]
Maastricht, The Netherlands – November 06, 2022 – The 2022 edition of the Jumping Indoor Maastricht CSI 4* came to an end on Sunday and it was a familiar couple to the winner’s circle who stole the spotlight. Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Elwikke put the icing […]
Maastricht, The Netherlands – November 04, 2022 – To the delight of spectators from the host nation, the opening day of the Jumping Indoor Maastricht CSI 4* was dominated by Dutch riders, claiming the most important wins for a true Dutch party! Moreover, Dutch riders took the first […]
Kronenberg, Peelbergen, The Netherlands – March 31, 2022 – Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) was the Master of the Day on Thursday at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen, claiming top honors in the €25,500 Stal Hendrix Qualifier CSI 2*. The Dutchman and the 2012 bay Anglo-European Sport Horse […]
This weekend is extra special for you with the retirement ceremony of Verdi TN – how are you feeling about it? To be honest I am really looking forward to the farewell ceremony for my old top horse Verdi TN. It was supposed to be two-years-ago but because […]
