Tag: Paarden

Wilm Vermeir Victorious in €25,500 Celside Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* at Valence

Valence, France – December 02, 2022 – On Friday, the Haras des Grillons de Ratières (Drôme) hosted three competitions that counted for the Longines FEI world ranking and was contested by several of the best riders in the world. Belgian fans were not disappointed as two of their top combinations […]

Niels Bruynseels & Matador “Exterminate” the Competition to Win €100,000 Hubside Store Grand Prix CSI 3*

Valence, France – November 27, 2022 – Niels Bruynseels (BEL) blazed past the competition, teaming up with Matador en route to victory in the €100,000 Hubside Store Grand Prix CSI 3* to conclude the first week of the 2022 Winter Editon at the Hubside Jumping Valence CSI 3* […]

Jeroen Appelen Aces the Course to Win the €100,000 Grand Prix of VillaMoura CSIO 3*

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 18, 2022 – Jeroen Appelen (BEL) jumped to victory in the €100,000 Grand Prix CSIO 3* last Friday during the sixth and final week of the 2022 VillaMoura Champions Tour at the VillaMoura Equestrian Centre The Belgian teamed up with Moningo d’Van’T Heyveld, […]

Valkenswaard United Shine as Finalists for Sunday’s €4,500,000 GCL Super Cup Decided!

Prague, Czech Republic – November 18, 2022 – The unbelievable drama! The final line-up for the GCL Super Cup presented by Air Bank has been decided in what was a high-adrenaline display of world-class show jumping on day two of the GC Prague Playoffs in the knockout Semi-Final. […]

Maikel van der Vleuten & Elwikke are Lightning Quick to Win €100,000 Grand Prix of Maastricht CSI 4*

Maastricht, The Netherlands – November 06, 2022 – The 2022 edition of the Jumping Indoor Maastricht CSI 4* came to an end on Sunday and it was a familiar couple to the winner’s circle who stole the spotlight. Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Elwikke put the icing […]

Maikel van der Vleuten Victorious in the €40,000 VDL Groep Prijs CSI 4* at Maastricht

Maastricht, The Netherlands – November 04, 2022 – To the delight of spectators from the host nation, the opening day of the Jumping Indoor Maastricht CSI 4* was dominated by Dutch riders, claiming the most important wins for a true Dutch party! Moreover, Dutch riders took the first […]

Meet the Next Generation: Questions & Answers with Gilles Thomas

You have had a great year, what has been your highlight? I have an such an amazing year – it is hard for me to pick just one highlight! I had my first 5* victory in the King George V Gold Cup at Hickstead in July which was […]

Talented Youngsters in the Dutch Horse Trading October Auction

Blade, The Netherlands – Many talented and interesting young showjumpers will occupy the October auction of Dutch Horse Trading. There’s also an experienced amateur jumper, a hunter prospect, and many interesting investment horses that can make you money. The largest part of the collection is online already, and […]

Constant Van Paesschen & Diaz du Thot Show Pure Speed to Win at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – Constant Van Paesschen (BEL) was back to his winning ways at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour’s Autumn Series on Friday, guiding Diaz du Thot to first place in the €26,000 Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau GmbH Trophy CSI 3*. Van Paesschen and the 2013 bay Selle […]

Draw Determines Fate as Defending Champions Belgians Go Last in €220,000 Intesa Sanpaolo Nations Cup of Rome CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 25, 2022 – Last year’s winners from Belgium will be last into the arena when the €220,000 Intesa Sanpaolo Nations Cup of Rome CSIO 5* gets underway Friday at 14.30 local time during the CSIO 5* of Rome – Masters Fratelli d’Inzeo 2022 at […]

Two Legends Propel the Valkenswaard United to Pole Position at Global Champions League of Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany – May 26, 2022 – Show jumping legends John Whitaker (GBR) and Marcus Ehning (GER) showed their true class in a knife-edge GCL of Hamburg, after today’s first-round saw 4 teams finish on a clean sheet and five teams just a rail behind. With time a […]

Pieter Devos Powers to the Lead of the Longines Global Champions Tour Standings

Saint Tropez, France – May 22, 2025 – Déjà vu! Just like in 2019 in St Tropez, Pieter Devos (BEL) has taken over the lead of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) Championship standings. The Belgian rider has been confirmed to compete at the sixth leg of the […]

The Collection, a Third Edition More Impressive than Ever! 

The Collection made a name for itself in 2020 as the first major online auction to be held in the  midst of a global pandemic. While things have moved in the right direction in terms of covid, the  desire to remain an exceptional auction has only become stronger. […]

Gregory Wathelet Turns on “Nevados” Nitro to Win the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

Windsor, England – May 15, 2022 – The feature CSI5* class of the day, the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*, saw the world’s best horse and rider combinations battle it out for the prestigious title. Bernardo Costa Cabral’s (POR) up-to-height 1.60m course proved challenging, with only three riders making it […]