Tag: Pferde

Back-to-Back Wins by Christian Ahlmann Topping the €152,500 Saint Laurent Eiffel Challenge CSI 5*

Paris, France – June 25, 2023 – The comeback king Christian Ahlmann (GER) emerged victorious in the Saint Laurent Eiffel Challenge, taking back to back wins after his stunning triumph in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris CSI 5* the day before. Riding a different […]

The Ultimate Comeback: Christian Ahlmann Triumphs in the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris CSI 5*

Paris, France – June 24, 2023 – In a performance for the record books, Christian Ahlmann (GER) aboard Mandato van de Neerheide made the comeback of the year in the heart of Paris. The German maestro secured top spot in the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix […]

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 […]

Daniel Deußer: The Rolex Grand Slam is Something Unique

Daniel Deußer has already been one of the most successful riders in the world for years. We spoke with the 41-year-old about the importance of the Rolex Grand Slam for the equestrian sport and about his goals for the CHIO Aachen. The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping […]

Riesenbeck International Impress at Cannes Winning the 100th Stage of the Global Champions League

Cannes, France – June 09, 2023 – Celebrating the GCL’s 100th stage in Cannes presented by Volvo it was Christian Kukuk (GER) and Philipp Schulze Topphoff (GER) who managed to secure the win in the momentous occasion for Riesenbeck International powered by Kingsland Equestrian.  This weekend marks a […]

Barbara Schnieper & Inook Charge to Win the €80,000 Land Rover Speed & Handiness CSIO 5*

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 03, 2023 – It was a great evening for the Swiss rider Barbara Schnieper (SUI) in the €80,000 Land Rover Speed & Handiness CSIO 5*. With start number one she immediately created a great atmosphere in the Gründenmoos in St. Gallen by setting […]

Barbara Schnieper & Escoffier Accelerate to Victory at the Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 02, 2023 – Eighty-five combinations compete in the €28,000 CSIO Club Prize on Friday at the Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen. The entire field was left behind by Barbara Schnieper (SUI) from Solothurn on the fourteen-year-old gelding Escoffier. They showed the fastest […]

Martin Fuchs Seals the Deal for Switzerland Against Brazil in the €200,000 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Switzerland CSIO 5*

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 02, 2023 – They waited 22 years to post a long-awaited win on home ground in St Gallen last year, and today Team Switzerland stole the show once again when topping the opening leg of the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Europe […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 01, 2023 – Individual glory and national pride is on the line this week during the Longines CSIO 5* of St Gallen at Switzerland this week. Steve Guerdat (SUI), Martin Fuchs (SUI), Pius Schwizer (SUI), Bryan Balsiger (SUI), Edouard Schmitz (SUI) lead the host […]

Maximilian Weishaupt & Nexus Turn on the Nitro to Win the $26,200 Lotto-Hessen Prize CSI 4*

Wiesbaden, Germany – May 27, 2023 – Super Max victorious on home soil! Maximilian Weishaupt (GER) and Nexus turned on the nitro to win the $26,200 Lotto-Hessen Prize CSI 4* last Saturday during the 2023 Longines PfingstTurnier Wiesbaden CSI 4*. Riding the 17-year-old bay Holsteiner stallion (Nekton x Calando I) […]

Andre Thieme & DSP Chakaria are the Aces in the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Rome CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 28, 2023 – Andre Thieme (GER) became the eleventh German rider to win the historic €500,00 Rolex Grand Prix of Rome CSI 5* today, lifting the Rolex title with the brilliant mare DSP Chakaria in a tense 13-way jump-off against the clock at Piazza di Siena. From a […]

Richard Vogel & Cepano Baloubet Claim the Crown of the €110,000 Loro Piana Trophy CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 27, 2023 – It was a German one-two in the Loro Piana Grand Prix at the 90th anniversary CSIO 5* of Rome – Piazza di Siena today when Richard Vogel (GER) and Cepano Baloubet pipped compatriot Jana Wargers (GER) and Dorette in an exciting 17-way […]

Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum: “I Will Never Forget the Feeling when I Won at Aachen!”

CHIO Aachen: Unforgettable Moments for Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum in Aachen Aachen, Germany – May 20, 2022 – Back then the first women to top the world ranking list, Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER) has won countless internationals medals. We spoke to the native US American rider about her affinity for Aachen, the […]

Marvin Jüngel & Balou’s Erbin Marvel to Win the €153,000 Idee Kaffee Hamburg Derby CSI 4*

Hamburg, Germany – May 21, 2022 – The Hamburg Derby is considered by many one of the toughest tests of power and endurance in the sport of showjumping and this exciting competition brought to an end the 2023 edition of the Germany Jumping & Dressage Derby. Certainly, when one […]

Rupert Winkelmann & Quinn 33 Race to the Top in the $35,000 Bluegrass Grand Prix at Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 21, 2022 – The two-week Kentucky Spring Classic series came to a close Sunday afternoon in the Rolex Stadium as athletes gathered for the $35,000 Bluegrass Grand Prix sponsored by Audi of Lexington for one final shot at a top finish. Out of a […]

A Great Performance by Big Ben Propels Gerrit Nieberg to First in the €300,000 Longines Grand Prix of Hamburg CSI 5*

Hamburg, Germany – May 19, 2022 – Gerrit Nieberg (GER) and Ben seem to rise to the occasion, shining their brightest while competing on home soil and under the spotlight of a major event. Winners of the  €1,500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSI 5*, the dynamic duo delivered […]

Andre Thieme & Contadur are the Conquerors of the €53,150 Deutschen Kreditbank Prize CSI 4*

Hamburg, Germany – May 19, 2022 – A great weekend of top sport began on Friday at the Kein Flottbeck and the home crowd were honored with a victory of their very own in the €53,150 Deutschen Kreditbank AG Prize CSI 4* , Andre Thieme (GER) and Contadur. Serving […]

Mario Stevens & Starissa Storm to First in the €80,250 Championat of Hamburg CSI 4*

Hamburg, Germany – May 18, 2022 – Mario Stevens (GER) deliberately gave his number one stable a long break before the 2023 season started. Starissa is the name of the 10-year-old bay Hanoverian gelding (Stakkato Gold x Quidam’s Rubin) with which the 40-year-old show jumper is currently riding from […]

Martin Fuchs Crowned Champion of the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at Windsor Castle

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. The pinnacle Jumping competition of the Show, the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*, was won by Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs […]

Victor Bettendorf Can’t Be Beaten in the Defender Stakes CSI 5* at Royal Windsor Horse Show

Windsor, England – May 12, 2023 – Day Three of Royal Windsor Horse Show continued with an action-packed schedule. Showing classes continued with multiple Championships taking place, the International Show Jumping commenced with two CSI 5* classes. International Show Jumping got underway with the €15,000 Defender Stakes CSI […]

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 […]

Nicola Pohl Powers Past the Two Irishmen to Win Big at Hubside Jumping de Grimaud CSI 3*

Grimaud, Saint Tropez, France – May 06, 2023 – Nicola Pohl (GER) and Arlo de Blondel powered past the competition in the €26,200 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* on Saturday during the second week of the Spring Tour series at Hubside Jumping de Grimaud`s CSI 3* & CSI 2*. Riding […]

Mannheim Here We Come! Longines EEF Series Second Stop in Germany this Week!

Mannheim, Germany – May 03, 2023 – After a young French team topped the podium and Bulgaria clinched the crucial 100 points at the Longines EEF Series South Regional qualifier in Gorla (Italy) last week, we now head to Mannheim (Germany) for our first Central Regional qualifier on […]

FEI Tech Goes for Gold at FEI Sports Forum

Lausanne, Switzerland – April 25, 2023 – The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) is no stranger to technological innovation, which was recently evidenced by it’s placement on the 2022 sports technology power list, so it was fitting that it showcased no fewer than 10 of its latest innovative digital platforms […]

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 […]

A ‘Good Life for Horses’ Opens First Day of FEI Sports Forum Discussions

Lausanne, Switzerland – April 24, 2023 – The 24 draft recommendations put forward by the Equine Ethics and Wellbeing (EEWB) Commission to ensure a good life for horses in equestrian sport, have received strong support from delegates attending the annual FEI Sports Forum in Lausanne today. The recommendations – which […]

Nicola Pohl Powers Past the Competition in the €55,600 Selleria Equipe Grand Prix CSI 3*

Gorla Minore, Italy – April 23, 2023 – Nicola Pohl (GER) and Catz de Sulpice were the stars that shone the brightest on Sunday at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre as the duo rode away victoriously in the €55,600 Selleria Equipe Grand Prix CSI 3*. Fifty-eight combinations entered the Gibus […]

David Will & My Prins van Dorperheide are the “Kings” of the €330,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Mexico City CSI 5*

Mexico City, Mexico – April 22, 2023 – With the packed and roaring crowd on their feet, David Will (GER) aboard My Prins van Dorperhide brought home the glory, taking individual honors in the €330,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Mexico City CSI 5*, presented by GNP […]

Riesenbeck International Reclaim Lead Winning Global Champions League of Mexico City

Mexico City, Mexico – April 21, 2023 –In what was a celebration of lifestyle, color, and high-end equestrian competition, the third stage of the 2023 GCL team series was set against the backdrop of one of the most vibrant and colorful cities in the world, Mexico City.  Under […]

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 […]