Tag: Nicola Philippaerts

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 […]

Nicola Philippaerts & Derby de Riverland Return to the Top in the $120,000 Winning Round CSIO 5*

Ocala, Florida, United States, – March 21, 2025 – Hot off a victory in Wednesday’s Lugano Grand Prix Qualifier, Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) and Derby de Riverland returned to the winner’s circle following the $120,000 Winning Round CSIO 5* at the Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ Ocala at World Equestrian Center […]

Nicola Philippaerts Powers Past the Competition in the $63,000 Lugano Qualifier CSIO 5*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 19, 2025 – It was Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) who claimed victory in the $63,000 Lugano Grand Prix Qualifier CSIO5* on opening day of the Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ Ocala event at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) on Wednesday. Ocala serves as the second […]

Nicola Philippaerts Dares to Be Fast to Claim Second Consecutive Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 06, 2025 – Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) is making his mark on the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) with a second consecutive victory in Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup action, winning the $116,100 offering during Round V at Wellington International. The Belgian  win this week came aboard Katanga V/H […]

Luis Fernando Larrazabal Starts on the Right Foot by Winning the $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSI 5*

Wellington Florida, USA – February 05, 2025 – Luis Fernando Larrazabal (VEN) and Belle de Muze got off to the perfect start in the first 5* competition at the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The dynamic duo dashed for the cash in the $32,000 Dodd Technologies Two-Phase Challenge […]

Ben Maher & Corlander Conquer the $62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 02, 2025 – The fourth week of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) came to an end on Sunday with two FEI-level classes. In the $62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 4* – 1.50m, during the MARS Equestrian-sponsored WEF 4, former Olympic Champion Ben Maher […]

Nicola Philippaerts & Derby de Riverland Back on Top in the $62,500 Adequan Challenge Cup CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 30, 2025 – International athletes at the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) have made a habit of repeating past wins, and Belgium’s Nicola Philippaerts fit that mold on Thursday. On the grass derby field, the 2016 Olympian earned a repeat win from 2024 […]

Global Champions League Super Cup Final: €6.5 Million, Unmatched Drama, Raw Emotion & Stockholm Hearts Triumphs!

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 23, 2024 – In a breathtaking spectacle of raw emotion, unrelenting tension, and unmatched skill, the Stockholm Hearts, powered by H&M We Love Horses, claimed the coveted 2024 €6,500,000 million GCL Super Cup title. This unforgettable triumph, etched forever in the annals of […]

Harry Charles Clinches First MLSJ Win of the Season for Archers at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 18, 2024 – New talent and fresh horsepower came out swinging on Friday to boost the Archers to their first win of the 2024 Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) season under the lights at Tryon International in Mill Spring, North Carolina. Team […]

Richard Vogel & Levi Noesar Turn on the Nitro to Win at Greenwich

Greenwich, Connecticut – September 29, 2024 â€“ The 2024 Major League Show Jumping – Greenwich CSI 5* & CSI 2* came to an end on Sunday at the Greenwich Polo Club and to “warm up” for the grand prix, the $31,200 Winning Round CSI 5*. After the first round, […]

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 […]

Istanbul Warriors Battle it Out to Secure First Ever Global Champions League Win in London Showdown

London, England – August 17, 2024 – The Istanbul Warriors, powered by Carpe Diem have made history by capturing their first-ever GCL win in a dramatic two round team competition at the prestigious Royal Hospital Chelsea in London. The electrifying event saw the Warriors rise to the occasion, […]

Ahlmann, Ehning, Kukuk, Vogel! German Heroes Announced for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Riesenbeck!

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 […]

Doha Falcons Fly in French Capital to Secure Thrilling Global Champions League Victory

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 […]

Stockholm Hearts Take Championship Lead Winning the GCL of Cannes

Cannes, France – June 07, 2024 – Friday night’s GCL Cannes presented by Volvo Cavallari was a blockbuster, with drama right down to the final fence as the Stockholm Hearts, powered by H&M We Love Horses, rose to the win. Malin Baryard-Johnsson (SWE) with H&M Indiana and Nicola […]

An Unforgettable Experience: Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico City 2024

Mexico City, Mexico – April 14, 2024 – The 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico City has come to a close, leaving competitors and spectators alike in awe of this incredible event. Set against the historic backdrop of Campo Marte, the four-day event not only showcased world […]

Nicola Philippaerts Clinches Third Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix Victory in Mexico City

Mexico City, Mexico – April 14, 2024 – In front of a sold-out crowd in Mexico City, Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) secured his third ever Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix victory, aboard H&M Luna van’t Ruytershof. The crowd erupted in applause as Philippaerts triumphantly crossed the finish line […]

Nicola Philippaerts & H&M Luna van’T Ruytershof Z Shine Again under the Sun of Miami Beach

Miami Beach, Florida, USA – April 06, 2024 – Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) & H&M Luna van’T Ruytershof Z were likely the most consistent combination to have competed in the Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach CSI 5*. After a third place finish in the €105,500 GCL Individual […]

Natalie Dean Dazzles in the $62,500 Hermès Jumper Classic CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 17, 2024 – A large field of 52 horse-and-rider combinations contested Oscar Soberon’s (USA) final international track of WEF 10, but Natalie Dean (USA) bested the rest. An international field of riders brought their A-games in the $62,500 Hermés 1.50m Jumper Classic CSI […]

Twice is Nice! McLain Ward & Contagious are the Conquerors of the $215,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA  â€“ March 17, 2024 – U.S. Olympic team gold medalist Mclain Ward won his second feature of the week in the $215,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 4* during the Winter Equestrian Festival’s (WEF) ‘Saturday Night Lights’ at Wellington International. Ward led the victory gallop […]

A Day of Firsts for McLain Ward in the $62,500 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA  – March 14, 2024 – McLain Ward (USA) scored his first international victory of the 2024 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season in Thursday’s $62,500 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 4* during the Horseware Ireland-sponsored Week 10 at Wellington International in Wellington, FL. Ward has been […]

Ansgar Holtgers Jr. & Chanyon Master the Course to Win the $140,000 KASK Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 17, 2024 – The KASK-sponsored Week 6 at Wellington International‘s 13-week Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) was a promising one for the future of North American show jumping. U.S. riding star Ansgar Holtgers Jr. (18) took home winner’s honors in the $140,000 KASK Grand Prix […]

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

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 15, 2024 – Winter is winding down and the heat is on this week as two five-star events take place in the Middle East, the H.H. Ruler of Sharjah Cup CSI 5*-W & CSI 2* in the United Arab Emirates and H.H. The Emir’s Sword International […]

Ben Maher & Point Break Power to the Top in the $62,500 Hermès Challenge CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 11, 2024 – Five-star competition rounded out on Sunday with the $62,500 Hermès 1.50m Classic CSI 5*. The Hermès 1.50m series returned for a fifth week in the International Arena, this time with fifty-two riders challenging the track designed by Gregory Bodo (FRA).  Keeping it […]

Nicola Philippaerts & Derby de Riverland Race to the Top at Wellington International CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 25, 2024 – The third week of international competition during the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International started off as a winning one for Belgium’s Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) aboard Derby de Riverland. They topped the $62,500 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round II […]

Richard Vogel & Cydello Run Away with the $140,000 Keyflow Feeds Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 21, 2024 – Week two of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) came to a peak on the Equestrian Village derby field on Sunday with the $140,000 Keyflow Feeds USA Grand Prix CSI 3*. Germany’s Richard Vogel returned to familiar territory after a banner year at […]

Nicola Philippaerts & Derby de Riverland “Drive Away” with the Win in the €41,250 BMW Masters

Mechelen, Belgium – December 27, 2023 – He has participated several times before, but on Wednesday he outperformed everyone. Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) had the €41,250 BMW Masters CSI 5*-W on his wish list for a long time. Eight competitors tried to stop him from winning. Eight became seven. […]

Nicola Philippaerts Tastes Victory in the €100,000 Estrella Damm Trophy

Madrid, Spain – November 25, 2023 – The most important class of the second day of the 2023 IFEMA Madrid Horse Week was the €100,000 Estrella Damm Trophy CSI 5*-W. The first round had 12 clear rounds and all of them competed in the Winning Round format. The […]

All in, All Out! Ben Maher & Dallas Vegas Batilly Claim the Jackpot at World Cup in Verona

Verona, Italy – November 12, 2023 – Great Britain’s Ben Maher (GBR) and Dallas Vegas Batilly snatched a sensational victory in the fourth leg of the 2023/2024 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Western European League series in Verona, Italy today. In the eight-horse second-round jump-off it seemed reigning […]

Nicola Philippaerts Shines the Brightest on Saturday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – October 14, 2023 – Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) turned on the nitro aboard H&M Luna Van’T Ruytershof Z on Saturday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour as the outstanding Belgian rider was powered to victory in the €26,600 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A. Trophy CSI […]