Madrid, Spain – May 16, 2025 – In a heart-stopping finish at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, Valkenswaard United delivered their first victory of the year snatching the win at the 2025 GCL of Madrid presented by Marqués de Riscal from the hands of the current Championship […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – April 13, 2025 – The fourth and final part of Spring MET 2025 kicked off this week at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Oliva Nova, Spain, and it was the host nation’s Mariano Martinez Bastida and Belano vd Wijnhoeve Z (Berlin x Darco) that took […]
Doha, Qatar – February 13, 2025 – The 2025 H.H. The Amir’s Sword International Equestrian Festival CSI 5* & CSI 3*-W began last Thursday at the stunning Al Shaqab in the Qatari capital. The feature class of the day was the Speed Challenge CSI 5* won by the Spaniard Mariano Martinez Bastida […]
Doha, Qatar– January 25, 2025 – Spaniard Mariano Martinez Bastida (ESP) claimed the top prize in the €105,500 Doha Tour Grand Prix CSI 3* as he rode the bay gelding Belano Vd Wijnhoeve Z in a superb flawless jump-off round in 44.19 seconds. He was followed by German […]
Doha, Qatar – January 09, 2025 – Under the slogan “Where nobility meets history”, the opening round of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour kicked off at the glorious Longines Arena at Al Shaqab – a member of the Qatar Foundation on Thursday, January 9. The first round of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour, […]
London, England – December 20, 2024 – Friday, once again delivered a packed programme of sport and entertainment. The highlight of the day came from €110,000 London Grand Prix CSI 5*-W , brilliantly won by Mariano Martinez Bastida (ESP) and Jup. The pinnacle class of the day, The London Grand […]
Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – November 10, 2024 – The second week of Autumn MET II 2024 at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Spain concluded on Sunday with a home win for the host nation’s own Mariano Martinez Bastida (ESP) and the 10-year-old gelding Jup (Carrera VDL x […]
Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – November 08, 2024 – To the delight of the home crowd, Mariano Martinez Bastida (ESP) guided Quark de Preuilly Z to victory in the €29,100 Rent a car Dénia Trophy CSI 3* on Friday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. The 1.45m speed challenge […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – December 10, 2023 – Mariano Martinez Bastida (ESP) and the 9-year-old gelding Jup (Carrera VDL x Silverstone, bred by G.L. Hoksbergen) took their second Grand Prix win at the Autumn MET 2023, when blazing through the timers in 33.91 seconds in the jump-off of […]
Madrid, Spain – November 26, 2023 – On an afternoon filled with thrills and surprises, German star Marcus Ehning (GER) galloped to victory with his relatively new ride Coolio 42 at the sixth leg of the 2023/2024 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League in Madrid, Spain […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – November 12, 2023 – The second week of Autumn MET II 2023 concluded with a home win for Spain’s Mariano Martinez Bastida (ESP) and Jup (Carrera VDL x Silverstone, bred by G.L. Hoksbergen) in the 1.50m Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by Oliva Nova […]
Deauville, France – August 13, 2023 – Mariano Martinez Bastida (ESP) was considered by many one of the less likely riders to win the feature class of the week during the 2023 Longines Deauville Classi CSI 4*, nevertheless, the Spaniard surprised them, overcoming several of the favorites to […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – April 17, 2022 – The second week of Spring MET IV 2022 in Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded on Sunday with the €51.500 Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort and it was a win for the hosts after an […]
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 […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – November 01, 2020 – Home heroes Mariano Martinez Bastida (ESP) and Cleartoon (Cartoon x Voltaire) went off with the victory in Sunday’s €30,900 CHG Grand Prix CSI 2* presented by at the Autumn MET in Oliva Nova, Spain, after delivering the only double clear […]
Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – September 19, 2020 – Spanish rider Mariano Martínez Bastida (ESP) was once again top of the podium in the Big Tour 1.40m class which had over 50 entries. The class was held on grass in the David Broome arena and 15 combinations […]
Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – September 17, 2020 – Competition here at the Autumn Sunshine Tour is gaining momentum this week as more riders arrive with their horses. There are now more than 300 horses competing over the week. The Young Horses are progressing well over the […]
Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – July 25, 2020 – Spain and Portugal renewed their Iberian rivalry in the ring of the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre on Saturday while competitors from both countries competed in the €25,400 Grand Prix CSI 2*. Spain came out on top with Mariano Martinez Bastida (ESP) […]
