Tag: Paarden

Showjumping Among Equestrian Disciplines Confirmed for 2024 Olympic Games in Paris!

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 07, 2020 – All three equestrian disciplines – Jumping, Dressage and Eventing – have been formally confirmed for the Paris 2024 Olympic program. In addition, the six events – team and individual across each of the three disciplines – and the full quota of […]

Andres Vereecke & Diadarco Van Evendael Z Ride to Victory at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – December 04, 2020 – The Vereecke family name has been synonymous with victory the past months at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour and it was no different on Saturday. The dad-son combination of Koen and Andres have accounted for 17 wins since showjumping resumed there […]

Koen Vereecke & Donna vd Windeweg Z Victorious at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – December 03, 2020 – Nine-five combinations took to the ring yesterday in the first qualifier for Sunday’s Grand Prix during the second week of the 2020 Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Autumn Tour III. In the end, the Belgian flag was raised higher than the rest, with […]

Edwin Smits & Farezzo Fly to First in Grand Prix CSI 2* at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 29, 2020 – Edwin Smits (SUI) and Farezzo took the top honours in Sunday’s CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A – Grand Prix CSI 2*, a 1.45m jump-off challenge during the Autumn MET Series in Oliva Nova, Spain, The Swiss and the 10-year-old chestnut […]

Andres Vereecke & D’Artagnan RR Race to Victory at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 27, 2020 – Andres Vereecke (BEL) and d‘Artagan RR were the winners of Thursday’s Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* during Autum Tour III at the Mediterranean Equestrian Centre. The Belgian and the 2011 bay Holsteiner gelding (Diamant de Semilly x Calando I) advanced […]

Henk van de Pol & Looyman Z Lead Dutch One-Two at the Sunshine Tour CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – November 23, 2020 – It was another very busy day of jumping here at the Autumn Tour, Dehesa Montenmedio with more than 500 competitors enjoying the sunny weather as they competed across the 9 classes throughout the day. The Netherlands claimed both […]

Gregory Wathelet & Nevados S Gallop for the Win in €52,150 Grand Prix CSIO 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 19, 2020 – The 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour came to an end today at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre with Gregory Wathelet (BEL) and Nevados S securing first place in the €52,150 Grand Prix CSIO 3*. The Belgian and the 12-year-old Polish Sport Horse (PZHK) […]

Koen Vereecke & Arioso du Bois Conclude Autumn MET II with a Victory in the €45,900 CHG Grand Prix CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 15, 2020 – The second part of the 2020 Autumn Series of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour concluded on Sunday with the CHG Grand Prix CSI 2*. After taking top honors in Friday’s Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*, Belgium’s Koen Vereecke (BEL) continued his […]

Koen Vereecke Leads Belgian One-Two in €26,300 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 13, 2020 – Koen Vereecke (BEL) and Donna Vd Windeweg Z led a Belgian one-two in Friday’s €26,300 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* during the third week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Autumn Series. The Belgian and the 10-year-old bay Zangersheide mare (Diamant […]

Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB Soar to Win €25,650 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Valencia

Valencia, Spain – November 07, 2020 – Sanne Thijssen (NED) rode Con Quidam RB to victory in the €25,650 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* on Saturday during the third week of the CES Valencia Autumn Tour. The Dutch rider and the 2006 bay Holsteiner stallion (Quinar x Cardino) were […]

2020 Edition of Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W Cancelled

Mechelen, Belgium – November 01, 2020 – The Organizing Committee of Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W have released a statement announcing that the 2020 edition of the event is cancelled due to health safety concerns as a result of the recent surge in Coronavirus cases in Europe. Theofficial announcement […]

Kim Emmen & Jack van het Dennehof Jump to Victory in €51,250 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October 18, 2020 – The second week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour came to a close on Sunday with Kim Emmen (NED) and Jack van het Dennehof (Toulon x Quidam de Revel) claiming victory in the €51,250 Grand Prix CSI 3* at the […]

The Sky is the Limit for Maikel van der Vleuten & Dana Blue at the Hubside Jumping CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – October 16, 2020 – Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Dana Blue have been one of the best combinations this year competing at the highly-contested Hubside Jumping and it was no different on Friday. The duo were the winners of the €35,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge […]

Henk van de Pol & Looyman Z Light Up to Win €54,200 Grand Prix CSI 3* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – October 11, 2020 – It was yet another lovely warm day at the Sunshine Tour and the last day of the new Autumn Tour.  The last class of the day was the long awaited Big Tour’s €54,200 Grand Prix CSI 3*, which […]

Jérôme Guery & Quel Homme de Hus Triumphant in €35,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – October 09, 2020 – Jérôme Guery (BEL) had jumped to another victory at the Hubside Jumping CSI 4* & 2* on Friday, claiming top honors in the €35,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*. It was the icing on the cake of a picture perfect day […]

Remco Been & Holland vd Bisschop Race to Win €25,600 CHG Prize CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – September 03, 2020 – Remco Been and Holland vd Bisschop triumphed in the €25,600 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A. Prize CSI 2* yesterday during the first week of the Autumn Tour I. The 1.45m jump-off class that also counted for the Longines world […]

Pieter Clemens & Icarus Power to Win €51,850 Region Normandie – Nutriset Grand Prix at Canteleu

Canteleu, France – September 27, 2020 – Pieter Clemens (BEL) and Icarus powered to win the €51,850 Région Normandie – Nutriset Grand Prix CSI 3* on Sunday during the Happy Jump International CSI 3* at Haras du Loup in France. The Belgian and the 12-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding […]

Niels Bruynseels & Gancia de Muze at their Best Again in €200,000 Hubside Store Grand Prix CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 27, 2020 – He is undoubtedly the rider of the week and perhaps the rider of the year! Belgium’s Niels Bruynseels (BEL) dominated Grimaud’s huge ring (again) in the Hubside Jumping’s fourth CSI 5* Grand Prix. The World number 15 rode Gancia de Muze, […]

Jérôme Guery & Great Britain V Supreme in €55,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 26, 2020 – Belgian riders have showcased their top equestrian skills this year at the Hubside Jumping and it was no different on Saturday. Jérôme Guery (BEL) and Great Britain V claimed top honors in the €55,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 5*. Only three combinations […]

Gregory Wathelet & Nevados S Gallop for Gold in €300,000 GC Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 12, 2020 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) and the super-charged grey stallion Nevados S made it their day winning the €300,000 GC Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5*, presented by Tennor in blistering style. It was an afternoon of world class performances and exactly […]

Don VHP Z’s Retirement Ceremony To Be Held Tomorrow during GC Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 11, 2020 – Don VHP Z, one of the greatest horses in modern show jumping, will officially retire from the sport in a special emotional ceremony at Tops International Arena tomorrow (Saturday). He is known as one of the most consistent five star […]

2021 Jumping Amsterdam Cancelled! Alternative Activities Possible

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – September 09, 2020 – It is with a feeling of great sadness that the organisation of Jumping Amsterdam had to make the decision to cancel the 2021 event, which was to take place from 28 – 31 January. Due to the current corona related […]

Riders & Horses for GC Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 09, 2020 – Five-star action is back at the Tops International Arena this week with one of the year’s most exciting events, the GC Valkenswaard CSI 5*.A star-studded field of participants has already been confirmed for what promises to be a “Clash of […]

Jur Vrieling & El Rocco Top €25,600 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Hippisch Centrum Exloo

September 06, 2020 – The Grand Prix on Saturday afternoon was the highlight of the first international show jumping competition at the Equestrian Center Exloo. With a field of 54 riders, 12 candidates eventually went clear in the first round. After a thrilling jump-off, it was finally Jur […]

Maikel van der Vleuten & Beauville Z are the Best in the €100,000 Grand Prix of Aachen CSI 3*

Aachen, Germany – September 06, 2020 – The victory in the Allianz Prize at the “Aachen International Jumping” was a Dutch/Brazilian co-production. Because the winner, Maikel van der Vleuten (NED), received the decisive tip from the Brazilian rider, Marlon Módolo Zanotelli. Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) came second, ahead […]

Dieter Vermeiren & Kingston Town Claim the Crown in NetAachen Prize at Aachen

Aachen, Germany – September 04, 2020 – Alongside 50 top stars, 25 aspiring international young talents are allowed to compete at the Aachen International Jumping CSI 3*. In the NetAachen Prize CSIYH, the first Young Riders jumping competition of this weekend, the Belgian show-jumper, Dieter Vermeiren (BEL), was […]

CoVid-19 Safety Rules & Guidelines for Attendees at Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard – The Netherlands – August 30, 2020 – We are delighted to welcome you to Tops International Arena for the re-start of show jumping competitions with safety as our top priority. During August and September a wide variety of competitions will be staged at the purpose-built Tops […]

Niels Bruynseels & Gancia de Muze Turn on the Nitro to Win €60,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – August 28, 2020 – Niels Bruynseels (BEL) turned on the nitro again to win the €60,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* Friday evening during the second week of the Hubside Jumping CSI 5* & 2* near the famous French Riviera and ville of Saint Tropez. […]

Leopold van Asten Victorious Again in €25,400 Ashford Farm Grand Prix CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – August 26, 2020 – Leopold van Asten (NED) earned his third Grand Prix victory of the year at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen on Wednesday. The Dutchman paired up with VDL Group Miss Untouchable to claim the €25,400 Ashford Farm Grand Prix CSI 2*. After […]

Gregory Wathelet & Iron Man van de Padenborre Show their Strength in €30,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2*

Grimaud, France – August 23, 2020 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) and Iron Man van den Pandeborre were the winners of the €30,000 Hubside Jumping Grand Prix CSI 2* yesterday during the final day of the first out of seven weeks of competition at the Hubside Jumping CSI 5*, […]