London, England – December 19, 2024 – The opening jumping class of the day at the 2024 London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W was the €28,200 Christmas Pudding Speed Stakes CSI 5*-W. Thirty-three of the world’s best show jumpers went head-to-head against the clock. Many of those contesting […]
Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – October 18, 2024 – Two British riders battled it out for top honors on Friday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*. In the end it was Matthew Sampson (GBR) and William Funnell (GBR) who galloped head-to-head all the way to the wire […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 04, 2024 — Two Europeans rose to stardom on opening day of the 2024 Masters Tournament CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows, topping the two main contests there. Before going on to finish 11th in the $62,500 Cardel Homes Cup CSIO 5*, the feature […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — June 30, 2024 — Matthew Sampson (GBR) and Daniel ruled the day for Great Britain, taking the 1.60m $339,460 Pan-American Cup CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. There were tears of joy ringside as Sampson, from Sheffield, hailed the 16-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion Daniel […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —June 16, 2024 — Spruce Meadows veteran Matthew Sampson (GBR) came first in today’s $116,050 ATB Cup CSI 5*, the final competition of this week’s ‘National’, presented by Rolex. Britain’s Sampson, with One Whisper, beat 34 other starting riders, and five jump-off rivals, […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —June 08, 2024 — Matthew Sampson (GBR) leapt to victory today in the $62,500 AON Cup CSI 5*, the only CSI5* event on day three of the The ‘Continental’, presented by Rolex at Spruce Meadows. He and One Whisper beat yesterday’s top rider, […]
Windsor, England – May 04, 2024 – The second day of international Show Jumping got underway with 26 starters tackling Bernardo Costa Cabral’s (POR) technical 1.50m course in the €28,200 Defender Challenge Stakes CSI 5*. The competition consisted of two rounds, with the top ten going through to […]
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 27, 2023 – Matthew Sampson (GBR) took his second victory with the 11-year-old mare MGH Candy Girl (by Sligo Candy Boy) at Jumping Amsterdam Saturday evening. In the €28,700 RAI Amsterdam Prize CSI 5*-W over 1.45m, the British rider rushed to victory as […]
London, England – December 15, 2023 – Five-star jumping made an exciting return to the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W and three British riders stole the spotlight on the opening day, Guy Williams (GBR), Matthew Sampson (GBR) and Ben Maher (GBR), winning the €30,000 LeMieux Puissance CSI 5*-W, […]
Greenwich, Connecticut – October 06, 2023 – When Cathleen Driscoll (USA) is on course with Plain Bay Farm’s Magnolia, confidence emanates from the 30-year-old rider. Driscoll and the 11-year-old Royal Dutch Sport Horse mare, partnered for two years, seem to have found their best stride as of late, […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada – September 06, 2023 – The $40,000 Cardel Homes Cup CSIO 5* (1.45m) was the first event on the International Ring to start the tournament. Thirty-seven athletes representing twelve nations stepped through the iconic Clock Tower looking to post a fast and clear ride in […]
Langley, British Columbia, Canada – August 20, 2023 – Following the awards presentation for the $100,000 ATCO Cup Grand Prix CSI 3* 1.50m on Sunday at Thunderbird Show Park, you might not have recognized the class winner. Equine America Ivanhoe GPH could be found standing still as a statue […]
Langley, British Columbia, Canada — August 17, 2023 — Matt Sampson (GBR) couldn’t quite call his partner in the CSI3* tbird Challenge a “catch ride.” But it had been a while since he’d shown the 11-year-old Curraghgraigue Obos Flight. Flying in from Europe for the Summer Fort Classic CSI3*, Sampson […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 02, 2023 – The sun was out for the final day of the 2023 ‘Pan American’ CSI 5* & 2*, presented by Rolex. The $80,000 West Canadian Cup CSI 2*, presented by WCD was the lone competition on the International Ring […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada –June 15, 2023 – For the second week in a row, Spruce Meadows is home to five-star competitions throughout the week during the ‘National’ CSI 5* Tournament. After having been one of the winningest riders at the renowned Canadian venue the past two years, […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 10, 2023 – Matthew Sampson (GBR) and Ebolensky had an impressive round today in the €27,300 Big Tour Speed Challenge CSI 4*. The class was sponsored by Schelstraete Equine Law, an international firm specialising in equestrian law, with branches in Amsterdam, […]
Vejer de La Frontera – February 12, 2023 – Top British rider, Matthew Sampson (GBR) had a superb win today with the lovely grey mare, Ebolensky in the €97,880 Horseware Grand Prix CSI 4*. The first one of this XXIX Andalucía Sunshine Tour. ‘Ebolensky’ is a 14-year-old grey […]
London, England – December 19, 2022 – The final day of The London International Horse Show featured some of the world’s best equestrian athletes, drawing to a close with The Turkish Airlines London Grand Prix. The 1.60m competition produced a series of spell-binding performances as the riders vied […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – It’s showtime for showjumping and FEI Nations Cup action at the 2022 Andalucía Sunshine Tour. The most exciting week of competition there this season has attracted important names of the sport highlighted by the participation Cian O’Connor (IRL), Pedro Veniss (BRA), Dermott […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 24, 2022 – In the largest class of the day, 89 international pairs crossed under the bridge into the International Arena for the $37,000 Beerbaum Stables Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*. Petersen Jr. set a sufficient course to challenge the impressive number of entries. With […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – December 05, 2021 – The second week of the 2021 Autumn MET III in Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded with Sunday’s 1.50m Grand Prix CSI 3* presented by CHG where Great Britain’s Matthew Sampson and Geneve R took home the win after a thrilling jump-off. The first-round […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – October 31, 2021 – Besides the €52,300 Suzuki Grand Prix CSIO 3*, there was another Big Class CSIO 3* was set at 1.45m and also had a French winner. This time it was François Xavier Boudant (FRA) who teamed up with Ciento […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – October 29, 2021 – The British Nations Cup team consisted of Joseph Clayton (GBR) riding Gentleman VH Veldhof; Alex Thompson (GBR) riding Cathalina S; Karl Robins (GBR) riding Equine America G Camille HBF and Matthew Sampson (GBR) riding Geneve R. This was the […]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – The fourth day of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, began with a gripping speed event in the International Ring. Spirits were high this morning, thanks to some beautiful weather and good competition, as athletes took to the field to challenge FEI […]
Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – February 11, 2021 – Richard Vogel (GER) really couldn’t have started off his Sunshine Tour better than he has. He really is the ‘one to watch’ over the following weeks of the Tour and just in this last year 2020, where there were very few competitions […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – January 3, 2021 – Competition came to an end at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Sunday in the International Arena with the $50,000 Equiline Holiday Finale Grand Prix. Thirty-four riders representing 11 nations competed over the course designed by Anthony D’Ambrosio (USA). Last […]
Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – October 01, 2020 – Three British riders finished in the top four of the Big Tour €25,400 Speed Class CSI 3* on Thursday. Matthew Sampson (GBR) really is on top form here at the Autumn Tour and has a great string of […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – September 11, 2020 – The main grass ring, which is named after the legendary horseman, David Broom, was the location for the FEI, €25,400 Longines Ranking Speed Class CSI 3* yesterday during the first day of the Sunshine Tour’s Fall Tour CSI […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – January 31, 2020 – Matthew Sampson (GBR) and Geneve R claimed top honors in the €26,300 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* for the Emiralia Horse Corporation Trophy on Friday during the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in Oliva Nova, Spain. The Brit and the 9-year-old bay […]
Matt Sampson (GBR) has reflected on the “amazing” experience of Puissance glory at the TheraPlateUK Liverpool International Horse Show. Yorkshireman Matt and challenger Michael Pender (IRL) shared the top prize after they both jumped 2.20 metres (7ft 3in) to clear the famous red wall in a class sponsored […]
