Tag: Paarden

Riders & Horses for the CSI 3* at Sentower Park this Week

Opglabbeek, Belgium – August 03, 2023 – The competition will be fierce this week at Sentower Park as obstacles are raised higher for the CSI 3* classes there throughout the week. Pieter Devos (BEL), Marlon Zanotelli (BRA), Sergio Álvarez Moya (ESP), David Will (GER), Richard Vogel (GER), Koen Vereecke […]

Riders & Horses for the CSI 4* at the Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 27, 2023 – The 2023 Summer Festival is back on this week at the Longines Tops-International Arena, one of the most spectacular showjumping venues in the world. Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS), Maikel van der Vleuten (NED), Cian O’Connor (IRL), Lorenzo de Luca (ITA), Abdel […]

Riders & Horses for the Equestrian Cup CSI 4* at Sea Coast Stables in Moerzeke

Moerzeke, Belgium – July 19, 2023 – It`s showtime for showjumping this week during the inaugural Equestrian Cup CSI 4* at Sea Coast Stables. Gudrun Patteet (BEL) will have two roles this week, being one of the competitors and also a host to the likes of Steve Guerdat (SUI), […]

Nicola Philippaerts Turns on the Nitro to Win at the Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO 5*

Falsterbo, Sweden – July 13, 2023 – Only five-hundredths of a second separated first and second place in the €26,700 Equestrian Stockholm Speed Challenge CSIO 5* last Saturday during the 2023 edition of the Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO 5*. In the end, it was Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) and […]

Abdel Said & Arpege du Ru Race to First at the Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO 5*

Falsterbo, Sweden – July 13, 2023 – The first day CSIO 5* competitiong at the 2023 Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO 5* got off to a great start on Thursday and it was Abdel Said (BEL) and Arpege du Ru who stole the spotlight, claiming the first qualifier. Starting […]

Riders & Horses for the CSI 4* at Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 06, 2023 – For the first time this year, Tops International Arena is home to FEI-level competitions this week with CSI 4* rating. Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) plays both the role of host and competitor, going up against the likes of Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), […]

Dutchmen Rise to the Top in the Longines EEF Nations Cup Series Semi-Final CSIO 3* at Ebreichsdorf

Ebreichsdorf, Austria — June 30, 2023 — In a tense Longines EEF Series Semi-final in Ebreichsdorf, Austria, this afternoon, it was all to play for as 10 teams fought hard to secure their position at the Finals in Warsaw, which – after today’s results – will be missing […]

Pieter Devos Dazzles to Win the €60,000 Championship of Rotterdam CSIO 5*

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 24, 2023 – Pieter Devos (BEL) and Jarina J won the €60,000 Championship of Rotterdam and the Maison van den Boer Award to his name. In an exciting jump-off, the Belgian was too fast for the Dutchmen Pim Mulder (NED) and Harrie Smolders (NED). […]

Willem Greve “Takes the Highway” to Victory in the Longines Grand Prix of Rotterdam CSIO 5*

Rotterdam, The Netherlands –  June 25th, 2023 – A thrilling finale to CHIO Rotterdam this afternoon. Dutch rider Willem Greve (NED) wowed the crowd with an all-or-nothing ride to win the €152,500 Longines Grand Prix of Rotterdam CSIO 5*. Last year’s winner in Rotterdam, Irish rider Daniel Coyle (IRL), came in […]

Harrie Smolders Seals the Deal as Dutch Orangemen Shine on Home Soil

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 23, 2023 – On a day of very differing fortunes for the eight competing countries, The Netherlands won through on home ground at the third leg of the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Europe Division 1 series in Rotterdam (NED) Friday afternoon.  Victory […]

Hans-Dieter Dreher & Vestmalle des Cotis Victorious in €27,550 Havenbedrijf Rotterdam Prize CSIO 5*

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 22, 2023 – A German one-two punch €27,550 Havenbedrijf Rotterdam Prize CSIO 5* Thursday night in the Kralingse Bos. The German rider Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) and Vestmalle des Cotis claimed the win in this class right on time. He thus stayed ahead of his […]

Riders & Horses for the CSIO 5* of Rotterdam

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 22, 2023 – The countdown to the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final – Barcelona CSIO 5* continues this week as the CHIO Rotterdam hosts the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of the Netherlands CSIO 5*. The Ruiters in Orange have confirmed the […]

Belgians Rise to the Occasion in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Poland CSIO 5*

Sopot, Poland — June 18, 2023 — Peter Weinberg was showered with champagne when Team Belgium came out on top in the gripping second leg of the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Europe Division I series in Sopot, Poland on Sunday. The Chef d’Equipe who led his […]

Koen Vereecke & Lector vd Bisschop Light Up in the $634,750 Longines Grand Prix of Sopot CSIO 5*

Sopot, Poland — June 16, 2023 — Friday was a busy day at the Sopot Horse Show CSIO 5* and the most important class, the  $634,750 Longines Grand Prix of Sopot CSIO 5*. Sporty and sunny, Sopot is famous not only for its hospitality and the 25th edition of the […]

Riders & Horses for the STP Riders Series CSI 4* at Sentower Park

Oppglabbeek, Belgium – June 15, 2023 – Due to its strategic location close to many stables and horse shows in Europe, Sentower Park is one of the most important horse venues in the world. Keeping that in mind, the STP Riders Series CSI 4* this week has attracted […]

Nicola Philippaerts Powered to Victory in the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 11, 2023 – Today, Sunday, Belgium’s Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) won the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule CSIO 5* at the end of a superb event and jump-off with 14 pairs in which suspense was maintained right to the finish. A […]

Harrie Smolders Supreme in €152,500 Longines Grand Prix of Switzerland CSIO 5*

St. Gallen, Switzerland — June 04, 2023 —  As the finale of the Longines CSIO St. Gallen 2023, the €152,500 Longines Grand Prix of Switzerland CSIO 5* was carried out. Forty-four pairs had been able to qualify for the Grand Prix on the previous days of the tournament, among […]

The Netherlands Claim the Win while Poland Qualifies at Longines EEF Series in Drammen

Drammen, Norway – June 02, 2023 – In a dramatic end to the fifth leg of the Longines EEF Series in Drammen, Norway, The Netherlands topped the podium, whilst the Northern Regional qualifier saw six nations battle it out for their Semi-final places.  The evening’s action most certainly […]

Dutchman Marc Houtzager Spoils German Victory in the €100,000 Grand Prix of Wiesbaden CSI 4*

Wiesbaden, Germany – May 29, 2023 – Dutchman Marc Houtzager (NED) played the role of spoiler on Monday at the 2023 Longines PfingstTurnier – Wiesbaden CSI 4*. Riding Sterrehof’s Dante N.O.P., he triumphed in the €100,000 Grand Prix of Wiesbaden CSI 4*. Despite going up against the home crowd, who were […]

Koen Vereecke Victorious in ENI Speed Challenge CSIO 5* at Piazza di Siena

Rome, Italy – May 26, 2023 – The second day of the 90th CSIO di Roma Piazza di Siena – Master d’Inzeo began at the Galoppatoio with €11,400 Safe Riding Accumulator CSIO 5* – 1. .45m. Fourth class in this 2023 edition, and fourth winning nation: after Brazil, France and Great Britain, it was Belgium turn with Koen Veerecke […]

Jos Verlooy Earns First Victory after Return from Injury

Bourg-en-Bresse, France – May 18, 2023 – Jos Verlooy (BEL) was forced to take a break earlier this year due to a fall while competing at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and the Beglian had been knocking on the door ever since returning about two months ago. On Saturday, […]

Abdel Saïd & Arpege du Ru Claim the €26,200 Kingdom of Bahrain Stakes CSIO 5* at Windsor Castle

Windsor, England – May 13, 2023 – Twenty-one of the world’s best horse and rider combinations went head-to-head in today’s pinnacle Show Jumping class – The €26,200 Kingdom of Bahrain Stake CSI 5* for The King’s Cup. First into the arena was Britain’s William Funnell (GBR) riding the […]

Gregory Wathelet & Clarity Fly High & Fast to Win the €26,200 Manama Rose Show Stakes CSI 5*

Windsor, England – May 14, 2023 – The Royal Windsor Horse Show CSI 5* drew to a close after an incredible five days of top class equestrian action. Earlier in the day, The €26,200 Manama Rose Show Stakes CSI 5*, a single round against the clock, took centre […]

Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB In it to Win it, Topping the €85,450 Badenia Grand Prix of MVV CSIO 3*

Mannheim, Germany – May 11, 2023 –Sanne Thijssen (NED) and Con Quidam RB continue to shine under the spotlight at the biggest stages of the sport and that was the case last Tuesday as the dynamic duo closed out the German holiday winning the €85,450 Badenia Grand Prix […]

Get Ready for the 2023 Brussels Stephex Masters CSIO 5*!

Brussels, Belgium – May 09, 2023 – Mark your calendars for 23rd to 27th of August as the most extraordinary Brussels Stephex Masters ever will unfold. With the Henders & Hazel Nations Cup CSIO 5* coming to Wolvertem, a record number of riders competing in more classes than ever before, plus […]

Dutch Domination! Orangemen Claim Longines EEF Nations Cup of Mannheim CSIO 3*

Mannheim, Germany – May 07, 2023 – A faultless performance from The Netherlands saw them take the top spot in the Longines EEF Nations Cup Mannheim CSIO 3*, with the home nation Germany taking second after an exciting afternoon of sport. The dominant Dutch team of Willem Greve […]

Harrie Wiering & Harley Fly the Highest in the €27,000 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2*

Riesenbeck, Germany – April 30, 2023 – A Dutch victory on German soil! Going up against a long list of great German riders, Harrie Wiering (NED) and Harley rode to victory in the €27,000 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2* on Sunday at the Riesenbeck International equestrian venue. […]

Successful First Day for the 2023 FEI Sports Forum!

Lausanne, Switzerland – April 24, 2023 – The first day of the FEI Sports Forum 2023, which opened yesterday in Lausanne, was one of lively debate and energetic exchanges. FEI President Ingmar De Vos opened the FEI Sports Forum, setting the tone for the day and reiterating the […]

The Home of Showjumping Now Renamed Longines Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – April 20, 2023 – Following the long term relationship between Longines and Tops International Arena – the spiritual home of the Longines Global Champions Tour, the popular show jumping venue has been renamed the Longines Tops International Arena. Longines will continue to be the Official […]

Unrivaled Quality in April Edition of SLF Auction

Between his preparations for the FEI World Cup Finals, showjumping rider Harrie Smolders (NED) was busy selecting the best up-and-coming talents for the highly anticipated SLF Auction. He hosts the online auction together with his friends and fellow horsemen Walter Lelie and Niels Fabrie. From April 24-26, more […]