Prague, Czech Republic – August 21, 2020 – A strong team of Netherlands showed all it’s skills in the Nations Cup CSIO 3*, claiming first place on Friday during the Prague Cup CSIO 3* at Chuchle Arena Praha. The Dutchmen were at their very best, with only three […]
Maastricht, The Netherlands – August 21, 2020 – The organizing committee of Jumping Indoor Maastricht has, with a very heavy heart, decided that it is not safe to organise JIM, which was planned on 6-8 November 2020 in the MECC in Maastricht. “This difficult decision was made due […]
Riesenbeck, Germany – August 16, 2020 – Frank Schuttert (NED) and Carolina triumphed in the €26,275 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2* on Sunday during the Riesenbeck International CSI 2*. Riding the 9-year-old dark bay Bavarian mare (Cornado NRW x Casall), the Dutchman was supreme in the 1.45m […]
Kronenberg, The Netherlands – August 09, 2020 – The 2020 Dutch Jumping National Championships came to an end yesterday at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen. Marc Houtzager (NED) and Sterrehof’s Dante were the most consistent duo, claiming the crown of 2020 Dutch Jumping Champions. Houtzager and the Stoeterij […]
Brussels, Belgium – July 30, 2020 – The next horse we celebrate in our Hall of Fame is Gregory Wathelet‘s (BEL) talented but ‘sensitive’ mare, Coree. This beautiful grey mare defied expectations to achieve multiple top ten placings with Gregory on the LGCT circuit including winning the 2018 […]
Lier, Belgium – July 26, 2020 – Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Beauville Z bested the field to win the €51,700 Flandria Rent Grand Prix CSI 3* last Sunday at the Azelhof Events Equestrian Center. One of the favorites to win the 1.50m challenge, the Dutchman and the 10-year-old […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 22, 2020 – Fantastic news! Equestrian fans worldwide will have the opportunity to enjoy top sport at Tops International Arena in August and September 2020. The events in May, July and the Longines Global Champions Tour in August had to be postponed due to […]
Brussels, Belgium – July 20, 2020 – The CEO of the Stephex Group and organizer of the Brussels Stephex Masters has issued a statement announcing that the 2020 edition of the event is cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The official announcement states the following: Dear Stephex Masters […]
Grimaud, France – July 12, 2020 – Experience was the keynote of the 100,000 Grand Prix CSI 4* which gathered together the best riders on the planet, bringing these four weeks of competition to an end in the South of France. Three experienced riders finished on the Hubside […]
Ciekocinko, Poland – June 28, 2020 – Simon Morssinkhof (BEL) and Vivolta de Gree triumphed in the top PLN $102,400 Grand Prix CSI 2* yesterday during the first week of the Baltica Equestrian Tour at Ciekocinko Stables in Poland. Morssinkhof and the 11-year-old bay Selle Français mare (Dimant de […]
Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – After arriving just this week with two of his horses, Henk van de Pol (NED) and Looyman Z (Numero Uno x Wellington) were the winners of the €25,400 Grand Prix CSI 2*,the last one of the Summer Tour. This was a FEI […]
Grimaud, France – June 28, 2020 – After an initial victory last week in the Hubside Jumping Grand Prix CSI 4*, as high-level competition resumed in Europe, the Netherlands’ Maikel van des Vleuten (NED) was again the winner of a class comprising the greatest riders and also with […]
Grimaud, France – June 19, 2020 – François Mathy (BEL) and Hello Diamant won the €13,390 Speed Challenge CSI 4* last Friday during the Hubside Jumping CSI 4*/2* at Haras des Grillons in France. The Belgian and the 9-year-old bay Italian Sport Horse gelding (Diamant de Semilly x […]
Grimaud, France – June 21, 2020 – On Sunday afternoon, the Hubside Jumping’s CSI 4* Grand Prix played host to what could be called the cream of the discipline: 45 competitors, among the best riders in the world, Olympic champions, European champions, show jumping legends and the two […]
Grimaud, France – June 21, 2020 – Gudrun Patteet (BEL) and Sea Coast Monalisa Van’T Paradijs powered their way to victory to claim the jackpot in the €25,650 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2* today during the Hubside Jumping’s Spring Tour CSI 4*/2* at the Haras des Grillons in […]
Liége, Belgium – June 02, 2020 – The organizers of the Jumping International de Liège have isssued a statement announcing that the 2020 edition of the event will not take place due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Their announcement states the following: Dear friends of the Jumping International de […]
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 […]
Brussels, Belgium – May 15, 2020 – Olivier and Nicola Philippaerts treat us to some interesting exercises in this week’s Tips and Tricks – the first being one that Olivier uses to develop his horse’s straightness and athleticism, working with lines that he often sees in courses to […]
When did you decide you wanted to pursue a career in show jumping? I decided early, but I also loved playing football so I wasn’t sure which sport I wanted to pursue. As soon as I started winning some show jumping events at 14-years-old, I realised that show […]
Rotterdam, March 23, 2020 – The board of the CHIO Rotterdam haved decided to cancel the international equestrian event which was scheduled for June 18 – 21, 2020 due to the coronavirus crisis. The 72nd edition is now postponed to June 24 – 27, 2021. “With the current […]
Lanaken, Belgium – The organizers of the Z-Tour have issued a statement informing that the 2020 Z-Tour has been cancelled: They issued the following statement on their Facebook account: The international Z-Tour, scheduled to run from March 26 to April 12, will be cancelled due to the Coronavirus […]
s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 12, 2020 – The organizing committee of the Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant Horse Show CSI 5* have announced their decision to cancel the event. The organizers released the following statement trough a news release on their website: “After the press conference of […]
s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 10, 2020 – The organizing committee of the Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant Horse Show CSI 5* have announced their decision to hold the event without spectators. Previously, they had announced that the show would go on with a limited amount of 1000 […]
Doha, Qatar – March 07, 2020 – The London Knights stamped their authority on the first leg of the 2020 GCL team series after a last minute drama crushed the hopes of closest rivals St Tropez Pirates. Twin brothers Nicola and Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) emerged triumphant in the […]
Doha, Qatar – March 06, 2020 – A beautiful Friday afternoon provided the perfect setting for the third CSI 5* class to take place in the stunning Longines Arena at Al Shaqab in Doha. The €51,100 1.50m speed class had 34 starters, and riders really had to keep […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – Sunday, March 01, 2020 – Constant Van Paesschen (BEL) and Isidoor van de Helle (Canturo x Qredo de Paulstra) made the most out of the last day at Spring MET II 2020, when taking the top honours in Sunday’s €51,800 1.50m Grand Prix CSI […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – Thursday, February 20, 2020 – Koen Vereecke (BEL) and Donna Vd Windeweg Z were the winners of the €10,225 Emiralia Horse Corporation Trophy CSI 2* on Thursday during the second week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour’s Spring MET II. The Belgian guided the 10-year-old bay Zangersheide […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – Saturday, February 02, 2020 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) has announced that he will be sidelined for a few weeks due to injury after a hard fall while competing at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour last Friday in Oliva Nova, Spain. The Belgian rider released the […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – January 25, 2020 – Before going on to win the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday, Constant Van Paesschen (BEL) and Isidoor van de Helle (Canturo x Qredo de Paulstra) also topped the €26,100 CHG – Construcciones Hispano […]
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 26, 2020 – On an afternoon of Dutch delight, Marc Houtzager (NED) and the amazing mare Sterrehof’s Dante threw down an extraordinary performance to snatch victory in the twelfth leg of the 2019/2020 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ – Western European League series […]
