Tag: Paarden

Ingmar Devos: Full & Thorough Investigation into the Circumstances of the Virus Outbreak

Lausanne, Switzerland – March 24, 2021 – The FEI hosted a stakeholder consultation session last Wednesday to review comprehensive draft Return To Competition protocols. In a brief opening address, FEI President Ingmar De Vos reiterated that there will be a full and thorough investigation into the circumstances of […]

FEI Consults Stakeholders on Return To Competition Protocols

Lausanne, Switzerland – March 24, 2021 – The FEI (Fédération Equestre Internationale) hosted a stakeholder consultation session last Wednesday to review comprehensive draft Return To Competition protocols. These measures are aimed at, in the short term, minimizing the risks associated with the restart of FEI competitions in mainland […]

FEI Announces New Jumping Calendar Measures due to Pandemic & EHV-1 Outbreak

Lausanne, Switzerland – March 24, 2021 – The FEI Board has approved four recommendations from the FEI Jumping Calendar Task Force to allow greater flexibility around Date Clash Rules, Calendar Applications, Date Change Applications due to EHV-1, as well as new dates for the 2021 FEI WBFSH Jumping […]

Harrie Smolders & Une de L’Othain Fly Higher to Win $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 24, 2021 – The eleventh week of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) opened with Harrie Smolders (NED) and Une de L’Othain, owned by Evergate Stables, LLC, claiming victory in the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45 Jumpers CSI 5* on Wednesday, March 24, on […]

FEI Epidemiology Working Group Addresses Virus Outbreak & Return to Competition Protocols

Lausanne, Switzerland – March 19, 2021 – The FEI Veterinary Epidemiology Working Group, whose individual members have been working with the FEI since the start of the EHV-1 outbreak, held its first formal meeting on the 18th of March 2021 to discuss virus gene typing, the evolution of […]

The Dutch Masters Set to Take Place this Year on New Dates!

s’Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands – March 20, 2021 – On Monday, March 1, the FEI announced that all international equestrian events had to be cancelled due to an outbreak of the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) in Valencia, Spain. It was a disappointment beyond comprehension for the organisation of The […]

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 […]

Dr. Jack Snyder: What You Need to Know about the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1)

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 16, 2021 – After a year of pandemic that drastically reduced the activity in the equestrian community, equestrians face the Equine Herpes Virus EHV-1, another major tragedy that has already cost the lives of 17 horses, with several of them having been infected […]

Francois Mathy Jr. & Casanova de L’Herse Fly to First in €25,750 Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – François Mathy Jr. (BEL) and Casanova de L’Herse did not go home empty handed during the during the 2021 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. The pair flew to first place in the €25,750 Speed Challenge CSI 4* last Thursday in Portugal. […]

Niels Bruynseels & Delux van T&L Turn on the Nitro to Win €375,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – March 6, 2021 – The first Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of 2021 kicked off in dynamic Doha, Qatar, full of passion and power with a highly emotional win for Niels Bruynseels (BEL) riding Delux van T & L.A spectacular sound and light show at […]

Valkenswaard United Victorious Again at the Global Champions League of Doha

Doha, Qatar – March 6, 2021 – The Valkenswaard United seized the GCL ranking lead in spectacular style in Doha today with unbeatable performances by the team’s top guns in the opener of the 2021 championship race.Heavyweights Peder Fredricson (SWE) and Marcus Ehning (GER) took full advantage of […]

No Dutch Masters Once Again: Organizers Forced to Cancel the Event!

s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 02, 2021 – It is with great disappointment and sadness that the organizers of The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant Horse Show CSI 5* at ‘s-Hertogenbosch have announced that the 2021 edition of the event has been cancelled due to the Equine Herpes […]

Harrie “Houdini” Smolders & Monaco Work their Magic in $73,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 28, 2021 – Harrie Smolders (NED) and Monaco, owned by Evergate Stables, LLC, hit the ground running with a blistering jump-off effort to take the title in the $73,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic CSI 5* on Sunday, February 28, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian […]

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 […]

Gudrun Patteet & Sea Coast Kashmira Z Top €95,500 Equine America Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – Februrary 21, 2020 – Torrential rains that fell this morning really threatened to affect the celebration of the €95,500 Equine America Grand Prix CSI 4*.  The David Broome main arena is grass and on Sunday it demonstrated its amazing quality and enormous […]

Shanghai to Host the Finals! Updated 2021 LGCT & GCL Calendar

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – February 18, 2021 – The organizers of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL) released a statement today announcing that the 2021 calendar has been updated and suffered two important changes. This is the second time that the 2021 calendar […]

Jérôme Guery & Grupo Prom Milton Gallop for Gold in €30,250 Medium Tour Grand Prix CSI 3*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – February 14, 2021 – Jérôme Guery (BEL), was foot perfect winning two of the most prestigious classes of the day on Sunday, both of which were FEI Longines Ranking classes as part of the first week of the Sunshine Tour. In the […]

Jérôme Guery & Quel Homme de Hus Jump to First in €51,100 Horseware Grand Prix CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 14, 2021 – Top international Belgium rider Jérôme Guery (BEL) was foot perfect today at the Sunshine Tour, winning two of the most prestigious classes, both of which were FEI Longines Ranking classes.  In the Horseware Grand Prix CSI 3*, Gudrun […]

Gudrun Patteet & Sea Coast Pebbles Z Top €25,700 Small Grand Prix CSI 3* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – February 11, 2021 – Gudrun Patteet was back in the winner’s circle on Saturday at the Sunshine Tour. The €25,700 Small Grand Prix CSI 3* was highly contested today and proved to be a very  exciting class in this first week of […]

Gudrun Patteet & Sea Coast Kashmira Z Leave the Competition in the Dust at the Sunshine Tour CSI 3*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – February 12, 2021 – Friday’s main winner at the Sunshine Tour was a Belgian rider who has regularly seen on the podium here at the Tour, Gudrun Patteet (BEL) with her very fast mare Sea Coast Kashmira Z. Geolastic is the company that […]

Jean Maurice Bonneau Appointed with Special Role at the Young Riders Academy

Lausanne, Switzerland – February 10, 2021 – As the Young Riders Academy enters its eighth year of activity, a path studded with challenges, goals achieved, ambitions and successful stories. Some key facts: 215 candidates for selections throughout the years, 64 have been part of the project; 62% of […]

Michael Greeve & Guan GJB Gallop for Gold in Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Valencia

Valencia, Spain – February 04, 2021 – Michael Greeve (NED) and Guan GJB were back in the winner’s circle again at the CES Valencia Tour on Thursday. After winning the €25,450 Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday, the dynamic duo teamed up to earn top honors in the […]

Michael Greeve & Guan GJB Gallop to Win €25,450 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Valencia

Valencia, Spain – January 31, 2021 – Michael Greeve (NED) and Guan GJB were the Masters of the first week of the CES Valencia Spring Tour, claiming top honors in the €25,450 Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday. Riding the 10-year-old Royal Dutch Sport Horse (Dutch Warmblood) gelding […]

Gregory Wathelet & Nevados S Gallop to Win €26,180 Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 30, 2021 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) and Nevados S galloped towards victory in the €26,180 Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* on Saturday during the third week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Spring MET I. The Belgian guided the 13-year-old grey Polish Sport Horse […]

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 […]

Jos Verlooy & Varoune Ride to Victory in €100,000 Equitron-Pro Grand Prix CSI 4* at Salzburg

Salzburg, Austria – January 24, 2021 – It was the Belgian anthem that was heard at the Salzburg Arena after a selective course in the €100,000 Equitron-Pro Grand Prix CSI 4* at the end of the 15th Neuro Socks Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4* last Sunday. The contest […]

Nicola Philippaerts Prepared for Season in Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 14, 2021 – Nicola took off to Miami last Monday. He continued his road to Wellington straight away, where he’ll stay for the next three months. His purpose is not only to prepare as good as possible for e new season while riding […]

Ludo Philippaerts Back in the Saddle

Ludo Philippaerts (BEL) starts riding again. Later this week, he’ll participate at some shows in Oliva, where our family traditionally prepares for the new season. Ludo prefers not to use the word comeback. After his physical transformation, he decided not only to pass on his experience by theory, but also […]

Maikel van der Vleuten’s Dana Blue Wins KWPN Horse of the Year Title

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – December 09, 2020 – Maikel van der Vleuten‘s Dana Blue has won the Horse of the Year Award, given by KWPN – the Royal Dutch Sport Horse Association. The Dutchman teamed up with Marta Ortega and Springstall van der Vleuten’s 13-year-old grey mare (Mr […]

Philippaerts Family Announces the Retirement of Forever Darco Ter Linden

Meeuwen-Gruitrode, Belgium – December 12, 2020 – Team Philippaerts and the Philippaerts family have released a statement announcing that Forever Darco ter Linden is officially retired from the noble sport. Their official announcement states the following: “Today, time has come for Forever Darco ter Linden to say goodbye […]