Tag: Olivier Philippaerts

Olivier Philippaerts & Cristel are the Conquerors of the €56,800 Santa Stakes CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 19, 2024 – The €56,800 Santa Stakes CSI 5*-W continued the world-class action at the Excel, with crowds once again treated to impressive displays of skill and horsemanship. To proceed to the jump-off and keep their winning hopes alive, riders needed to remain faultless […]

History in the Making: Global Champions League Super Cup Finalists Determined in Dramatic Semi-Final

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 21, 2024 – The GCL Super Cup Semi-Final delivered an unforgettable rollercoaster of drama and emotion, setting the stage for Sunday’s hotly anticipated Final. In this electrifying knockout round and pivotal second day of the GC Riyadh Playoffs, the competition was halved, narrowing […]

Olivier Philippaerts Races to Victory at the Longines Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 09, 2024 – Competition is in full swing at the Longines Tops International Arena for the Longines Global Future Champions event. The sun came out in Valkenswaard for the CSI 4* Against the Clock 1.50m speed class, as a field of 31 top […]

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 […]

Star-Studded Line-Up for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco: 5 Past Grand Prix Winners Confirmed!

Monaco, Monte Carlo, France – July 02, 2024 – The Longines Global Champions Tour heads to Monaco July 4 – 6, 2024 for the tenth stage of the 2024 tour. This unparalleled event brings together the top show jumping talent from across the globe in one of the most […]

Olivier Philippaerts & H&M Miro Make it a Marvelous Win in the €500,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Stockholm CSI 5*

Stockholm, Sweden – June 30, 2024 – In an emotionally charged LGCT Grand Prix, Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) aboard H&M Miro clinched his first ever stage victory in the €500,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Stockholm presented by Agria. A long career of riding on the tour […]

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 […]

Ben Maher & Dallas Vegas Batilly Hit the Jackpot in the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSIO 5* Presented by Audi

Brussels, Belgium – August 27, 2023 – The event grounds were abuzz with fans eager to witness the highlight of the 2023 Brussels Stephex Masters. Contenders tackled two challenging rounds, with only the top 12 from the initial round advancing to the final showdown. The rider accumulating the […]

Born to Win: Jessica Springsteen Rocks the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London CSI 5*

London, England – August 13, 2023 – Capturing the hearts and headlines alike, Jessica Springsteen (USA) rocketed to victory in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London CSI 5* with Don Juan van de Donkhoeve as Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) had to settle for second place once […]

Peder Fredricson Makes Triumphant Return as the Stockholm Hearts Steal the Spotlight in London

London, England – August 12, 2023 – Returning from injury, Peder Fredricson secured the win for the Stockholm Hearts powered by H&M We Love Horses the win after a foot perfect double clear from teammate Olivier Philippaerts (BEL). The world of equestrian sports witnessed an extraordinary triumph at […]

A Win on Home Soil by Peder Fredricson & H&M Christian K in the $884,000 H&M Grand Prix CSI 4*

Stockholm, Sweden – November 27, 2022 – The SEK $884,000 H&M Grand Prix CSI 4* at the 2022 Sweden International Horse Show was dominated by the H&M-riders with Peder Fredricson (SWE) and the Philippaerts twins (BEL) securing all the three places on the prize podium. Sunday’s Grand Prix […]

Stockholm Hearts: “Team of Love” Conquers More Hearts with the Win in GCL of Doha

Doha, Qatar – March 05, 2022 – Stockholm Hearts Powered by H&M We Love Horses nailed their debut performance as a team, winning GCL Doha on a clean sheet with power pairing Peder Fredricson and Malin Baryard-Johnsson. Starting their championship campaign the Swedish duo riding Hansson Wl and […]

London Knights Ride Towards First Win of the Season at Global Champions League of Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 21, 2021 – Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) and mid-season signing Douglas Lindelöw (SWE) kept cool heads under extreme pressure to win their first GCL event of the season in spectacular style. The battle for the 2021 Championship has intensified with Shanghai Swans dramatically closing […]

London Knights Win First Global Champions League Competition at Stockholm

Stockholm, Sweden – June 18, 2021 – London Knights have secured their first pole position of the season after Ben Maher (GBR) with Ginger Blue and Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) with H&M Extra delivered a flawless and fast double clear at GCL R1 of Stockholm presented by Agria. On […]

Team Belgium at their Best Nipping Germany to Win €200,000 Intesa Sanpaolo Nations Cup CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 28, 2021 – An exciting edition of the €200,000 Intesa Sanpaolo Nations Cup for the 88th CSIO of Rome at Piazza di Siena. For only the second time in the long and distinguished history of Nations Cup Jumping at CSIO Rome, Team Belgium won through ahead […]

Olivier Philippaerts: “I would like to Win Another 5* with H&M Legend of Love, She’s Unbelievable!”

Geneva, Switzerland – March 16, 2021 – Counting down to the first of the three remaining Majors of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping, Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) kindly answered the organizers’ questions about the his ambitions in the sport, his horses and the Rolex Grand Slam Series. What […]

Olivier Philippaerts & H&M Legend of Love Light Up to Win €94,900 Speed Challenge CSI 5* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – February 25, 2021 – Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab presented by Longines 2021, the signature event of Al Shaqab, a member of Qatar Foundation, got off to an exciting start at the iconic Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. The eighth edition of the international event […]

Olivier Philippaerts & H&M Legend of Love Power to First in Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 29, 2021- Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) and H&M Legend of Love powered past the competition and towards victory in Friday’s €26,400 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* during the third week of the Spring MET I at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. The Belgian guided […]

Marlon Zanotelli & VDL Edgar M are the Masters in €200,000 Hubside Jumping Grand Prix CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – August 29, 2020 – Marlon Módolo Zanotelli (BRA) continued to shine at the Hubside Jumping CSI 5* Saturday evening, guiding VDL Edgar M brilliantly to victory in the €200,000 Hubside Jumping Grand Prix CSI 5* after two class rounds. Forty-six competitors among the best riders and horses […]

20 Questions with Nicola & Olivier Philippaerts

Brussels, Belgium – May 18, 2020 – This week we meet Belgian twin brothers, and stars of the LGCT and GCL circuit, Olivier Philippaerts  (BEL) and Nicola Philippaerts (BEL). Find out about their favourite events, the name of their first pony, their favourite meal, plus, who was the […]

The Insider: A Talk with Olivier & Nicola Philippaerts

Our brand new episode of The Insider @HOME introduces you to two of show jumping’s brightest stars – Belgian twin brothers Olivier and Nicola Philippaerts. In this show, they give an insight into their lives at home, the highs and lows of their careers and some incredible results […]

2019 Riders Masters Cup Evolves for the Beauty of the Sport & Spectacle!

Paris, France – October 28, 2019 – Launched in 2017 at the initiative of EEM with Longines as a Founding Partner, the Riders Masters Cup is a unique competition. Presented in conjunction with the EEF (European Equestrian Federation), and hosted alternately in Europe and the United States, this […]

Hans-Dieter Dreher & Berlinda Top €61,000 Prix JW Marriott CSI 5* at LGCT of Cannes

Cannes, France – June 07, 2019 – Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) and Berlinda dazzled in an edge-of-the-seat triumph during the second day of action at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes CSI 5*. The €61,000 Prix JW Marriott CSI 5* jump-off class set the scene perfectly for Saturday’s GCL Cannes R2 […]

Three Pole Positions in a Row! New York Empire Strike Again at Global Champions League of Cannes CSI 5*

Cannes, France – June 06, 2019 – The New York Empire clinched pole position for the third event in a row setting up a spectacular showdown at the GCL in Cannes on Saturday evening. Under a stunning crescent moon on the French Riviera the team competition was a […]

Nayel Nassar & Lucifer V Leave Dust to the Field in $400,000 Longines Masters Grand Prix of New York CSI 5*

New York, New York, USA – April 28, 2019 – Nayel Nassar (EGY) treated the crowd to a fabulous finish in the $400,000 Longines Grand Prix of New York CSI 5*, the grand finale of the Longines Masters of New York CSI 5*/2* on Sunday, April 28, at […]

Nayel Nassar & Lucifer V Crowned Masters in $100,000 Longines Speed Challenge CSI 5*

New York, New York, USA – April 26, 2019 – Speed demon Nayel Nassar (EGY) and his trusty steed, Lucifer V, claimed the highlight event on Friday, April 26, at the Longines Masters of New York by racing to victory in the $100,000 Longines Speed Challenge CSI 5* at NYCB […]

Olivier Philippaerts & Cataleya 3 Power to Victory in €93,500 Jump-off Class CSI 5* at LGCT of Miami Beach

Miami Beach, Miami, Florida, USA – April 19, 2019 – Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) and Cataleya 3 gave a new definition to the word speed in a thrilling twelve rider jump-off today at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach CSI 5*/2*. Olivier and his bay mare pulled […]

Olivier Philippaerts & H&M Cue Channa Excel in €84,000 Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy CSI 5* at Longines Masters Hong of Kong

The Hong Kong Jockey Club was celebrate Friday during the Longines Masters of Hong Kong CSI 5* and Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) brought the crowd to their feet with a thrilling ride to capture the night’s main event, the €84,000 Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy CSI 5*. Philippaerts proved […]

London Knights Claim Another Title Topping GCL Season Prize Money Ranking

The London Knights had a very successful year competing in the Global Champions League (GCL) last year. The team led by Ben Maher (GBR) counted on consistent performances by Nicola Philippaerts (SUI), Martin Fuchs (SUI), Olivier Philippaerts and Emily Moffitt (GBR), making them not only the overall champions, […]

Daniel Deusser & Tobago Z Dazzle in €101,000 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5* at Equita Lyon

There were some great riders in the international arena at Equita Longines, le Salon du Cheval de Lyon. On Friday evening. The world’s top show-jumpers were here to compete in the €101,000 Grand Prix Longines, a qualifying class for the Equita Masters by Hermès Sellier on Saturday 3 […]