Tag: Max Kuhner

Nicola Philippaerts & Derby de Riverland Race to the Top in the LGCT Shanghai Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Shanghai, China – May 04, 2025 – After a stellar season competing in Florida, highlighted by several wins and top placings, Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) and Derby de Riverland were back in the winner’s circle on Sunday during the final day of the 2025 Longines Global Champions Tour of […]

Shanghai Swans Spread their Wings to Secure Sensational Third Victory at the Global Champions League of Mexico City

Mexico City, Mexico – March 28, 2025 – The Global Champions League of Mexico City, presented by GNP Seguros delivered yet another thrilling chapter in the 2025 championship race, as the world’s best teams battled for supremacy at the iconic Campo Marte. With a roaring crowd fueling the […]

Scandinavium Rose to its Feet for the King & His Queen: Henrik von Eckermann & Iliana in the €175,000 Gothenburg Trophy CSI 5*-W

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 22, 2025 – On Saturday evening, the €175,000 Gothenburg Trophy CSI 5*-W, sponsored by Volvo Cars was traditionally presented at the 2025 Gothenburg Horse Show. In front of a packed audience, 38 riders competed, and after a thrilling jump-off between 12 faultless pairs, Henrik […]

The Next Wave of GCL 2025 Teams Unveiled: Shanghai Swans

Shanghai, China – February 12, 2025 – We’re officially past the halfway mark of the 2025 GCL team launches, and the excitement just hit a whole new level. The latest teams to join the battlefield? The Shanghai Swans and Paris Panthers. Two teams, two distinct legacies, and one ultimate goal—to dominate […]

A First for Hurel! Cédric & Fantasio Floreval Z Fly the Highest in the €110,000 Audi Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

Bordeaux, France – February 09, 2025 – In the end, it was the 178th rider of the world ranking who took France’s most beautiful victory at this year’s Jumping International de Bordeaux: a triumph in the AUDI Grand Prix, that saw some of the world’s best riders’ hopes crushed […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

Madrid, Spain  – November 27, 2024 – Less than one day to go for the inaugural class at the 2024 IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI 5*-W, event that features the 6th leg of the 2024-2025 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Western European League. Still in Europe, the […]

Championship Showdown: Christian Kukuk x Max Kühner Battle for the 2024 LGCT Title at Rabat Finals!

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – October 08, 2024 – The 2024 season of the Longines Global Champions Tour is building to a thrilling conclusion as Christian Kukuk (GER) and Max Kühner (AUT) prepare to face off in a high-stakes showdown at the Finals of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rabat founded by Qatar’s Years of Culture as […]

Max Kuhner & David O’Brien Share the Win in the $130,000 ATCO Electric Six Bar Challenge CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — September 07, 2024 — Max Kuhner (AUT) with EIC Cooley Jump The Q and David O’Brien (IRL) on Ibera V/D Hagenhorst flew to a joint victory in the ATCO Electric Six Bar Challenge CSIO 5*, capping off a great Saturday at the […]

He Saved the Best for Last! Kevin Staut Steals the Spotlight in the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix Ville de Dinard CSI 5*

Dinard, France – July 21, 2024 – With just a few days to go before the Olympic Games, French Kévin Staut (FRA) won the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix Ville de Dinard CSI 5*, a stage on the Rolex Series circuit. It was the crowning glory of four days […]

Holy Moly, Jolly Joly! Million Dollar Dreams Come True for Ines Joly in the €1.5 Million LGCT Grand Prix of the Prince of Monaco

Monaco, Monte Carlo, France – July 06, 2024 –  There were tears throughout Monte Carlo tonight as Ines Joly (FRA) and Ambassador Z clinched their first ever 5* Grand Prix win in the €1.5 million Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco. In the most […]

Karl Cook & Caracole de La Roque Turn on the Afterburner to Win the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Rome CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 26, 2024 – With a breathtaking last-to-go round, America’s Karl Cook (USA) and the super-mare Caracole de La Roque scorched to victory in this afternoon’s €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Rome CSIO 5* at the CSIO 5* of Rome – Master d’Inzeo at Piazza […]

Michael Duffy Defies the Course to Win the €350,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Miami Beach CSI 5*

Miami Beach, Florida, USA – April 06, 2024 – With not a dry eye in the house and against the iconic backdrop of Miami Beach, Michael Duffy (IRL) and Claptonn Mouche secured their first-ever Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix victory. The duo’s remarkable win was highlighted by […]

Angelica Augustsson & Kalinka vd Nachtegaele Turn on the Nitro to Win the €105,500 Saut Hermès Prize CSI 5*

Paris, France – March 16, 2024 – With the ten best male riders pitted against the ten best female riders from Friday’s Prix Hermès Sellier and vying for the second biggest prize of the competition, the €105,500 Saut Hermès is a class with two rounds and jumps set […]

Shanghai Swans Unveil Lineup for Global Champions League Season

Prague, Czech Republic – February 02, 2024 – The equestrian world is buzzing with excitement as two of the most formidable teams in the Global Champions League (GCL) team series, the Shanghai Swans announce their sensational lineup for the 2024 season. With a single change, the team is set […]

Harry Charles & Sherlock Crack the Case at Casas Novas!

Casas Novas, La Coruña, Spain – December 03, 2023 – In a puzzling competition that seemed to defy any logic, Britain’s Harry Charles (GBR) and his 10-year-old gelding Sherlock won through with a thrilling last-to-go run at the seventh leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2023/2024 […]

Max Kuhner Soars to Win Six-Bar Challenge at the IFEMA Madrid Horse Week

Madrid, Spain – November 24, 2023 – The first day of 2023 IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI 5*-W ended with an exciting Six Bars, the €23,700 IFEMA Madrid Trophy CSI 5*-W, which Max Kühner (AUT) won. The Austrian rider was the only one to pass the 1’90 metres without […]

Julien Epaillard Wins Sensational €1.26 Million Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix

Prague, Czech Republic – November 18, 2023 – In a dazzling display of excellence, Julien Épaillard (FRA) and his remarkable horse, Dubai du Cedre, emerged victorious in the prestigious €1.26 million Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix at the GC Prague Playoffs.  The atmosphere inside the arena […]

Surprising Exits & Intense Moments as the Shanghai Swans Fly the Highest in the GCL Super Cup Quarter-Final

Prague, Czech Republic – November 16, 2023 – As night one of the GC Prague Playoffs unfolded, it was an evening full of high stakes drama and shock eliminations in the  nail-biting GCL Super Cup Quarter Final that saw Shanghai Swans storm into top spot. It was Martin […]

Power On! Max Kuhner & Elektric Blue P Turn on the Energy in the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix de Dinard CSI 5*

Dinard, France – July 30, 2023 – A mythical site, dazzling decorations, flawless organization by the Mars family, generous and faithful partners, a dream start list, great sport and a large, enthusiastic audience: the 10th Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & CSI 3* has once again lived […]

Paris Panthers Power to Third Win of the Season at the Global Champions League of Riesenbeck

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 22, 2023 – The 2023 Championship race heatts up… In the huge grass arena at Riesenbeck in the heart of Germany, the Paris Panthers successfully closed the Championship gap to Riesenbeck International powered by Kingsland Equestrian with back-to-back GCL wins. The thrilling showdown culminated in […]

John Whitaker Ages Like Fine Wine in France Winning the €52,600 CWD Prix CSI 4* at Fontainebleau

Fontainebleau, France – April 21, 2023 – Rolling back the years, the British rider John Whitaker (GBR), 68 years old, won the main class of the day in the CSI 4* competition, the Prix CWD. Riding his Selle Français Equine America Unick du Francport (Zandor Z x Helios […]

The Ultimate Guide to the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Finals – Leipzig CSI 5*-W

Leipzig, Germany – April 07, 2022 – Lucky Jumping fans get three days of competition at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Finals. Today’s Table C 1.60-metre competition on April 7th will see 36 qualified athletes from 19 countries vying to advance to the last big day of […]

Steve Guerdat & Albfuehren’s Maddox Save the Best for Last in €95,380 Sunshine Tour Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 20, 2022 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) had a great win in the €95,380 Sunshine Tour Grand Prix CSI 4* here at the 2022 Andalucía Sunshine Tour.  He was riding ’Albfuehren’s Maddox’ the bay Swedish Warmblood who is by ‘Cohiba 1198’, dam sire […]

Max Kühner & EIC Coriolis des Isles Triumphant in Lemieux Six Bar Challenge CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 18, 2021 – Max Kuhner (AUT) and Alfie Bradstock (GBR) shared the win in €15,000 The Lemieux Six-Bar Challenge CSI 5*-W on Friday night during the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W at ExCel London. Kuhner teamed up with EIC Coriolis des Isles while Bradstock […]

Martin “Master” Fuchs & Leone Jei Light Up to Win $1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 12, 2021 – The world watched on in anticipation, as the final 2021 Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major – the Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* – played out at CHI Geneva 5* in Switzerland, with 16 out of the world’s current top […]

Fuchs Seals the Deal with Win & Cracking Performance by Chaplin at Lyon

Lyon, France – November 04, 2021 – “My horse gave me his all today – he has such a big heart!”, said Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs after winning the second leg of the 2021/2022 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League in Lyon, France this afternoon partnering the […]

A Three-Peat for Martin Fuchs! Triumph in €300,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Lyon CSI 5*-W

Lyon, France – October 31, 2021 – Lucky number three! Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs (SUI) has won the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ stage in Lyon for the third time in a row. After two wins with Clooney 51 in 2018 and 2019, the silver-medallist at the last world […]

Glamour, Glory & Gold for Henrik von Eckermann in the €100,000 Equita Masters CSI 5*-W at Lyon

Lyon, France – October 30, 2021 – The reigning Olympic team champion Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) has clearly not had his fill of success! Riding the dazzling and dynamic Glamour Girl, the Swedish rider sealed another great victory in the €100,000 Equita Masters CSI 5*-W, presented by Hermès […]

IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI 5*-W Ready to Host the Masters of Showjumping

Madrid, Spain – October 20, 2021 – IFEMA Madrid Horse Week returns to halls 12 and 14 of IFEMA, and once again this year will bring the best riders in the world ranking of show jumping and dressage to the Spanish capital for three days (26, 27 and […]

Shanghai Swans Reign Supreme in Global Champions League of London Show Stopper

London, England – August 14, 2021 – The Shanghai Swans delivered a show-stopping GCL London final under intense pressure with Christian Ahlmann and Max Kühner (AUT) reigning supreme at the historic and picturesque Royal Hospital Chelsea. Shanghai Swans stepped up to top spot on the podium for the […]