Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – February 15, 2025 – Ireland’s Chef d’equipe Michael Blake led his team to victory in the opening leg of the 2025 Longines League of NationsTM series held in Abu Dhabi (UAE) Saturday afternoon. His choice-blend of youth and experience proved a magic […]
New York, United States – February 15, 2025 – New York Empire is back, and they are bringing a powerhouse squad to the 2025 GCL. Under the leadership of team owner Georgina Bloomberg, a visionary in modern show jumping, this elite team of world-class riders is primed to […]
Madrid, Spain – December 06, 2024 – The crowd at the Casas Novas Equestrian Center had the opportunity to witness the first classes of the highest category of this prestigious International Jumping Contest, which is part of the World Cup, on the afternoon of this Friday, December 6. […]
Madrid, Spain – November 30, 2024 – Irish rider Michael Pender (IRL) achieved an impressive victory in the €28,200 Virtus Trophy CSI 5*-W on Saturday at the 2024 IFEMA Madrid Horse Week, after a very fast ride with his horse HHS Vancouver, with a time of 61.95 seconds, […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – October 20, 2024 – The first day of the week of the October Series came to an end on Sunday at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 3*. At 14:00 was class that was the highlight of the week, the €57,325 ClipMyHorse.TV Grand […]
Barcelona, Spain – October 04, 2024 – On the second day of the CSIO Barcelona, Michael Pender (IRL) emerged victorious in the prestigious €300,000 Grand Prix of Barcelona CSIO 5*, the top competition with a 1.60m height. After a thrilling jump-off involving 12 of the 43 initial riders, the […]
Lanaken, Belgium – September 22, 2024 – The 2024 FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses concluded on Sunday with a sensational final in the 7-year-old horses. The atmosphere was electric and the excitement high, with Irish rider Michael Pender (IRL) adding another victory to his already […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 06, 2024 — Michael Pender (IRL), and HHS Cornetta, triumphed in the $73,750 ATCO Cup CSIO 5* on Thursday following an 11-horse jump off at the 2024 Spruce Meadows’ Tournament CSIO 5*. Amy Millar (CAN) and Christiano came in second place while […]
Riesenbeck, Germany – July 15, 2024 – The Longines Global Champions Tour announces a star-studded lineup for the 11th stage of the 2024 season, set to take place at the home of Ludger Beerbaum at Riesenbeck International Equestrian Centre from 18 – 21 July. German equestrian enthusiasts are […]
Paris, France – June 21, 2024 – Converting their pole position to a win Doha Falcons of Julien Anquetin (FRA), Jérôme Guery (BEL) and Michael Pender (IRL) stormed to victory in the Global Champions League of Paris presented by Metrobus. The Paris leg of the GCL saw fierce competition […]
Wiesbaden, Germany – May 19, 2024 – Michael Pender (IRL) and HHS Calais stole the spotlight on Sunday at the 2024 edition of the Longines PfingstTurnier – Wiesbaden CSI 4*, claiming victory in the feature class of the day, the €56,800 Minister President of Hessen Prize CSI 4* […]
Sharjah, The United Arab Emirates – February 18, 2024 – Michael Pender (IRL) and HHS Calais added another victory to their long list of great achievements last Sunday, claiming the feature class of the week, €164,700 H.H. The Ruler of Sharjah Cup CSI 5*-W, presented by Longines as […]
Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 13, 2024 – Course designer Elio Travagliati (ITA) designed a challenging course for the riders in the €28,200 Abu Dhabi Sports Council Gold Tour Grand Prix CSI 2*. 41 riders started, but only six riders jumped clear and went through to […]
Lanaken, Belgium – September 24, 2023 – Under a radiant sun and in front of packed stands, this morning the start signal was given for the denouement of the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses 2023! Traditionally, it were the 5-year-old horses that were the first […]
Sopot, Poland — June 15, 2023 — For the 25th time, the Sopot Hippodrome and the city authorities host the greatest stars of world equestrianism. The readiness to start at the unique hippodrome was reported by, among others, the Swiss Martin Fuchs (SUI), fifth in the Longines world […]
Rome, Italy – May 26, 2023 – It has taken them 97 years to do it, but today Team Ireland made history when winning the Intesa Sanpaolo Nations Cup CSIO 5* at the CSIO Rome – Piazza di Siena for the very first time at the 90th anniversary edition. The Rome title is one of […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 26, 2023 – What an impressive win in an impressive class for the young Irish rider, Michael Pender (IRL) with the wonderful HHS Calais in the €100,000 Andalucía Grand Prix CSI 4* today; the top class on the very last day […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 19, 2023 – Ireland was back on the top of the podium in two of the Grand Prix classes today at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*. The winners of the Longines Ranking, European 2023 and Olympic 2024 qualifier class, the […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 22, 2022 – Great Britain and Ireland are two powerhouse nations of showjumping and their athletes stole the spotlihght last Saturday at the Longines Global Champions of Riyadh CSI 5* & CSI 2*. If in one hand Ben Maher (GBR) secured his third […]
Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 18, 2022 – Michael Pender (IRL) and HHS Fast Forward were fast and furious to win the €25,550 Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* on Thursday during the fourth week of the VillaMoura Atlantic Tour at the VillaMoura Equestrian Centre. A total of 50 combinations […]
Vilamoura, Portugal – January 28, 2022 – Michael Pender (IRL) was back to his winning ways at the VillaMoura Equestrian Centre on Thursday. The Irishman rode HHS Catwalk to victory in the €25,500 Speed Challenge CSI 3* during the VillaMoura Atlantic Tour. The Irishman and the 2012 chestnut Irish […]
Prague, Czech Republic – November 19, 2021 – It was an evening full of high drama in the nail-biting GCL Super Cup Quarter Final at the GC Prague Playoffs that saw St Tropez Pirates sail into the top spot. Eight teams survived the dramatic knockout competition to take […]
Vilamoura, Portugal – October 16, 2021 – Michael Pender (IRL) did not go home empty handed last week while competing during the second week of the 2021 Vilamoura Champions Tour in at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. The Irishman teamed up with HHS Catwalk for victory in the €36,100 […]
Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October 11, 2021 – The first of six CSI Grands Prix during the 2021 Vilamoura Champions took place last Sunday at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. A total of 28 combinations lined up to challenge Italian Course designer Elio Travagliati‘s (ITA) 1.55m course, featuring 12 […]
Kronenberg, The Netherlands – May 30, 2021 – Michael Pender (IRL) and HHS Calais were back to their winning ways on Sunday during the second week of the CSI de Peelbergen‘s Spring Tour CSI 2* at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen, claiming top honors in the €25,850 Zangersheide […]
Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 18, 2021 – For the second straight week riders who defend the colors of Great Britain and Ireland battled amongst themselves for the win and claimed the three first positions in the €25,700 Speed Challenge CSI 3* during the fourth week of […]
Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 11, 2021 – Britain and Ireland were once again in a fierce battle for the top spot in Friday’s feature class during the third week of the Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. In the end, Great Britain managed to […]
Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 05, 2020 – The 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour has truly become the home of champions this Autumn and it was no different today during the first major class of the fifth week of competition there. Featuring 130 combinations the €25,650 Two-Phase CSI 3* […]
Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – Thursday, February 20, 2020 – Michael Pender (IRL) and Casanova van Overis Z were the winners of yesterday’s feature class in the Francisco Moura Arena, the €25,800 Jump-off Class CSI 3* during the fourth week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre […]
Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 14, 2020 – Michael Pender (IRL) with Hhs Javas Gucci claimed top honors in the €25,450 Jump-off Class CSI 3* yesterday during the third week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour in the Francisco Moura Arena of the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Portugal. The […]
