Tag: Mark Bluman

Déjà Vu! Henrik von Eckermann & Glamour Girl “Threepeat” in the $62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 26, 2025 – The third week of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) concluded on Sunday at Wellington International. Early on Sunday, world no 1 Henrik Von Eckermann (SWE) and Glamour Girl pulled off a hat-trick as they topped the $62,500 Hermès Classic […]

Nayel Nassar Can’t Be Caught in the $140,000 Southern Arches Grand Prix CSI 3*  

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 11, 2025 – Claiming his first-ever ‘Saturday Night Lights’ victory at Wellington International, Egyptian Olympian Nayel Nassar (EGY) topped the $140,000 Southern Arches Grand Prix CSI 3* riding ESI Ali during week one of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Highlighted by 12 weeks […]

Mark Bluman & Concare PS Conquer the $200,000 BrainJava Classic CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 13, 2024 – In what came down to an exciting duel, Colombia’s Mark Bluman rode away with the first major CSI 5* victory of his career on Friday, December 13, at the Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, CA. Bluman and Concare PS […]

Bond Bets on Barefoot! Ashlee Bond Blazes to Claim the Cash in the $1,000,000 MLSJ Coachella Cup Grand Prix CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 07, 2024 – Ten years ago, Ashlee Bond (ISR) topped a $1,000,000 grand prix at what is now the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). In the decade since then, the show venue has undergone extensive changes, and the caliber of showjumping sport available at […]

Abdel Saïd & Arpege du Ru Ride to Stardom in the $63,000 Welcome Stake CSI 5*-W

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 24, 2024 – The 2024 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrianâ„¢ on Thursday, October 24, welcomed riders from around the world to the Show Place Arena for the start of the Fédération Equestre International (FEI) division for international show jumpers. Abdel Saïd […]

McLain Ward & La Serra Clinch the Stoneleaf Partners CSI 3* at the Silo Ridge Masters

Amenia, New York, USA – October 05, 2024 – Six-time Olympian Mclain Ward (USA) left his mark on the inaugural Silo Ridge Masters by jumping to a victory in the $32,000 Stoneleaf Partners Jumper Classic CSI 3* aboard La Serra on Saturday, October 5. The Silo Ridge Masters debuted this week at the historic Keane Stud […]

The Sun Shines for Darragh Kenny & Serendepety in the $31,200 Artemis Farms CSI 2* at the Greenwich Polo Club

Greenwich, Connecticut – September 27, 2024 – Despite cloudy skies for much of the contest, the sun was out for a dynamic duo at the Greenwich Polo Club on opening day of the 2024 Major League Show Jumping at the CSI Greenwich. As the prelude to five-star competition, high-caliber […]

An Ironman-Like Performance by Luis Fernando Larrazabal & Belle de Muze to Win the $62,500 Steel-Craft Qualifier CSI 5*

Ottawa, Canada – August 23, 2024 – Luis Fernando Larrazabal (VEN) made his Major League Show Jumping debut a memorable one, taking the win in the $62,500 Steel-Craft Door Products Qualifier CSI 5* at Ottawa. Atop Belle de Muze, the Maccabi United team member earned himself an individual […]

Mark Bluman & Quick Chick 3 Charge to Victory in the $40,000 Go Rentals Winning Round CSI 3*

Saugerties, New York, USA – July 19, 2024 –International show jumping competition continued during Hits-on-the-Hudson IV at Hits Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York, on Friday, July 19, 2024, with the $40,000 Go Rentals Winning Round CSI 3*. The week is the first of three that make up […]

Mark Bluman & Concare PS Conquer the Jackpot of the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup

Saugerties, New York – June 27, 2024 –The $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup kicked off HITS-on-the-Hudson June II on June 27, 2024, at Hits Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York. . Mark Bluman (COL) and Concare PS claimed victory out of a competitive group of 34 horse-and-rider combinations.  Concare PS, […]

Jordan Coyle Goes ‘For Gold’ in the $226,000 Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon CSI 4*

Devon, Pennsylvania, USA – May 31, 2024 – Ireland is three for three this year with tonight’s victory going to another Irish Devon first-timer, Jordan Coyle (IRL). Coyle and Falkirk Farms’ For Gold (For Fashion x S-Heralda x) flew threw the times in 37.45 seconds in the jump-off, […]

Mark Bluman & Ubiluc Unbeatable in the $65,000 Kincade Group Welcome Stake CSI 4*

North Salem, New York, USA – May 17, 2024 – Of the 52 horse-and-rider combinations representing nine countries entered in Friday’s $65,000 Welcome Stake of North Salem presented by The Kincade Group, only three went double-clear over Alan Wade’s initial 16-effort course and shortened jump-off track set at 1.50m. Bringing home […]

Mark Bluman Soars to Victory in the $39,000 Wölffer Estate Jumper Classic CSI 2* at the Hampton Classic

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – September 01, 2023 â€“ Speed was the name of the game in Friday’s $39,000 Wölffer Estate Jumper Classic CSI 2* at the 48th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show, which saw an extremely competitive jump-off with placings separated by just hundredths of a second. Colombia’s Mark Bluman (COL) and Zuperman […]

Mark Bluman & Zuperman MT Zip to the Top in the $25,000 Hits Grand Prix at Saugerties

Saugerties, New York – July 30, 2023 – Mark Bluman (COL) and Zuperman MT rode like they were trying to escape kryptonite in their speedy jump-off round during Sunday’s $25,000 Hits Grand Prix. Bluman and Zuperman MT tackled the course by putting in two flawless double-clear rounds, besting […]

Mark Bluman & Adje T Amaze in the $77,300 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix CSI 2* at Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – July 29, 2023 – Week II of the Hudson Valley Jumping Tour concluded Saturday afternoon following the $77,300 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix CSI2*. Spectators gathered around the Grand Prix Stadium to watch nearly 50 talented horse and rider combinations give their best shot at […]

Unbeatable! Mark Bluman Blazes towards a One-Two Finish in $25,000 Hits Grand Prix at Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – July 23, 2023 – Three for three! Hits-on-the-Hudson IV concluded on Sunday with Mark Bluman (COL) securing his third and final victory of the week. The Columbian athlete piloted Adje T to the top of the leaderboard in the $25,000 Hits Grand Prix, besting 34 horse and […]

Mark Bluman & Ubiluc Return to Victory in the $145,500 Alliant Grand Prix CSI 3* at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York – July 22, 2023 – Mark Bluman (COL) was back on top Saturday afternoon to finish out Week 1 of the international jumper competition during the new Hudson Valley Jumping Tour. Bluman and his mount, Ubiluc, nabbed their second FEI victory of the week in the […]

New Partnership Earns Mark Bluman the Win in the $38,700 SummitMax Welcome CSI 3*

Saugerties, New York, USA – July 20, 2023 – FEI show jumping is back at Hits Saugerties as the Hudson Valley Jumping Tour premiers at the world-class facility in upstate New York. Thursday afternoon featured the first big CSI 3* class of the week where over 50 top international […]

Hunter Holloway Proves Unbeatable in the $200,000 Empire State Grand Prix CSI 4* at Old Salem Farm

North Salem, New York, USA – May 21, 2023 â€“ During their first outing since their bronze-medal finish at April’s Longines FEI World Cupâ„¢ Jumping Finals, Hunter Holloway (USA) and Pepita Con Spita proved uncatchable in Sunday’s $200,000 Empire State Grand Prix presented by Old Salem Farm at the 2023 Old Salem Farm Spring […]

Pessoa Power! Rodrigo & Chili Chase Down the Gold in $77,300 The Estates at TerraNova Grand Prix CSI 2*

Myakka City, Sarasota, Florida, USA – March 18, 2023 – The $77,300 The Estates at TerraNova Grand Prix CSI 2* crowned Olympic gold medalist Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) and the 11-year-old Westphalian mare Chili (Consolidator x Belotte De La Vie Z/Berlin) as the winners during the TerraNova Hunter/Jumper Week […]

Mark Bluman & Ester de Maugre are the Masters of the $37,000 Grand Prix of Greenwich CSI 2*

Greenwich, Connecticut – October 08, 2022 – Mark Bluman (COL) brought forward the youngest horse into the $37,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* to kick off the afternoon at CSI Greenwich. But inexperience did not seem to hinder 8-year-old Ester de Maugre. Bluman and the chestnut Selle Français mare (Vigo […]

“Air” Jordan! Coyle & Centriko Volo Fly the Highest in $125,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix CSI 3*

North Salem, New York – May 15, 2022 â€“ Irish equestrians were the ones to beat in Sunday’s $125,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix presented by The Kincade Group. Pathfinder Jonathan Corrigan (IRL) and Jordan Coyle (IRL) were the first two riders to jump clear over the 16-effort, 1.55m course designed […]

Mark Bluman & Marilyn are the Best in $100,000 Split Rock Jumping Tour Grand Prix of Sarasota CSI 2*

Myakka City, Sarasota, Florida, USA – January 29, 2022 – TerraNova Equestrian Center saw eleven different nations take on the exciting highlight of the weekend at the inaugural Split Rock Sarasota CSI 2*, the $100,000 1.45m FEI Grand Prix. After a 16-horse jump-off, Colombia’s Mark Bluman (COL) and […]

Mark Bluman & Noortje vd Windheuvel Win $37,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Aiken

Aiken, South Carolina, USA – November 10,2021 – Mark Bluman (COL) closed out day one the same way he started, with a win, claiming top honors on Wednesday at the Split Rock Jumping Tour‘s Aiken International CSI 3*. The Colombian teamed up with Noortje vd Windheuvel to steal […]

Conor Swail & Vital Chance de La Roque Top $100,000 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – June 20, 2021 – The final day of the Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) hosted the long-awaited $100,000 1.50m Grand Prix CSI 3* to close out two weeks of hunter, jumper and equitation competition for the Lexington Split Rock Hunter Jumper Classic. Nine countries […]

Mark Bluman & Noortje van de Windheuvel Win $36,600 SmartPak Welcome at Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – May 30, 2021 – The three-week Hits Saugerties Spring Series began last week, May 26-30, with Hits-on-the-Hudson I. Competition featured USEF-Rated National 5* as well as FEI CSI2* competition with highlights including a $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, $50,000 Hits Grand Prix CSI2*, […]

Mark Bluman & Mylords Bandit del Keroytin Steal the Show in $75,000 WEC Grand Prix at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 23, 2021 – The World Equestrian Center — Ocala played host to top equestrian sport last Saturday night with the running of the $75,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.50m. An international field of competitors contested the two classes which features technical tracks designed by […]

A Day of Many Firsts for Mark Bluman & Noortje vd Windheuvel in $30,000 CP Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 24, 2021 – It was a day of firsts for Mark Bluman (COL) as he and his mount, the eight-year-old Noortje Vd Windheuvel owned by Over The Top Stables, LLC, flew to the top of the podium in the $30,000 CP Grand Prix, […]

Daniel Coyle & Legacy Light Up to Win $72,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 2* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 26, 2019 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) and Legacy claimed the $72,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 2* at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) at Tryon Resort, stopping the jump-off timers in a time of 35.34 seconds. Richie Moloney (IRL) & Rocksy […]

Mark Bluman & Cartouche Cruise to Win $35,700 CWD Welcome Stake CSI 3* at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival

Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – August 9, 2019 – Although the six-week circuit of the 2019 Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by CaptiveOne Advisors, LLC, is coming to an end, international show jumping action continues to showcase top competition at the Flintfields Horse Park with the final week getting underway Wednesday. […]