Breeding: The Pedigree Story of Monaco N.O.P by Adriana Van Tilburg The 16-year-old Holsteiner gelding Monaco N.O.P. (Cassini II – Ulla II x Contender, Stamm 429, breeder: Ralf Lütje) delivered an incredible victory in December for his rider, Harrie Smolders (NED), in the Rolex Grand Prix at the […]
Doha, Qatar – January 11, 2025 – The first of three weeks at the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour concluded at the glorious Longines Outdoor and Indoor Arenas of the Al Shaqab (Member, Qatar Foundation) on Saturday with 6 different rounds of one-star, two-star and four-star categories, in […]
Doha, Qatar – January 10, 2025 –The second day of the three-day opening round of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour championship continued with gripping showjumping at the Longines Indoor and Outdoor Arenas of the state-of-the-art Al Shaqab (Member Qatar Foundation) with 7 different rounds for one-star, two-star […]
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 10, 2025– German riders took the top two positions on the second day of the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 3*, with Christian Ahlmann (GER) riding Otterongo Alpha Z into an early lead on an unbeatable time of 59.81 seconds. […]
Basel, Switzerland, – January 09, 2025 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) got off to a flying start on home soil on the opening day of the Longines CHI Classics – Basel CSI 5*-W, claiming top honors in the €60,000 Le Trois Rois Prize CSI 5*-W. For a moment, it […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – January 05, 2024 – World no. 6 Richard Vogel (GER) left his mark on opening week of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) with back-to-back wins at Wellington International in Wellington, Florida, USA. After topping the Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Premiere Round riding Levi […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – January 02, 2024 – German Olympian Richard Vogel (GER) and nine-year-old Levi Noesar clinched their first major victory of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in the $35,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Premiere Round on Thursday of opening week at Wellington International in Wellington, […]
Mechelen, Belgium – December 30, 2024 – Germany’s Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) propelled himself to the top of the podium in the ninth leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Western European League staged in Mechelen (BEL) this afternoon with the 15-year-old gelding Vestmalle des Cotis. From penultimate […]
Mechelen, Belgium – December 27, 2024 – On the second day of Jumping Mechelen, breeders from all corners of Belgium and beyond flocked to the Nekkerhal as they do every year. With three stallion competitions and a spectacular final of loose jumping for 2-year-old talents, sponsor Zangersheide offered […]
Frankfurt, Germany – December 20, 2024 – Felix Haßmann (GER) from Lienen won the Championat of Frankfurt, the €32,500 Fraport Prize CSI 4*, at the International Festhallen Equestrian Show CSI 4*. The class had an outcome that caused people to hold their breath until the last obstacle, until […]
London, England – December 18, 2024 – The 2024 London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W opened on Wednesday, delivering a dazzling showcase of equestrian talent and setting the tone for an unforgettable week. Continuing with the speed theme, Joseph Stockdale (GBR) and Ebanking set the tone in the […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 15, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping and they have saved the best for last at the 2024 CHI of Geneva: The €1,205,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva CSI 5*. Competing on home soil and after 3 major victories earlier this week, highlighted by […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 13, 2024 – Christian Kukuk (GER) and Chageorge charged to victory in the €40,000 Communes Genevoises Prize CSI 5* on Friday during the second day of major competition at the 2024 edition of the CHI of Geneva 5*. The 1.55m speed challenge was contested […]
Geneva, Switzeland– December 13, 2024 – The 23rd edition of the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final took place this evening at the renowned CHI Geneva, and represented the pinnacle of show jumping. As one of the most prestigious classes on the equestrian calendar, it brings together the top-ranked […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 12, 2024 – The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping has once again returned to the picturesque city of Geneva for the final Major of the calendar year. The CHI Geneva, which is widely regarded as the premier indoor equestrian show in the world, […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 10, 2024 – It’s almost showtime for showjumping at the 2024 CHI of Geneva, where the Titans of the noble sport are set to clash for gold & glory this week, highlighted by two major contests that promise to keep fans glued to screens […]
Salzburg, Austria – December 08, 2024 – A total of 38 combinations took part in the final competition of the 2024 Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4*, the €105,500 Grand Prix of Salzburg CSI 4*, presented by Sportland Salzburg. Course manager Franz Madl (AUT) and his team had built […]
La Coruña, Spain – December 08, 2024 – The €320,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Grand Prix – Casas Novas CSI 5*-W promised top-tier spectacle to close the A Coruña CSI 5*-W, and it undoubtedly lived up to the expectations of the crowd that packed the indoor arena […]
La Coruña, Spain – December 07, 2024 – The A Coruña CSI 5*-W continued with high level of competition on Saturday. Once the Marqués de Riscal Trophy concluded, it was time for the moment that everyone had been waiting for: the first Grand Prix of the weekend, the […]
Madrid, Spain – December 06, 2024 – After the first important class, the big class of the day took place with the running of the €105,500 Caixabank Trophy CSI 5*-W. An exciting 1.50m class with 47 competitors. Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) became the main character of the first day of this […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 04, 2024 – The 2024 edition of the show will culminate on Sunday 15 December with the Rolex Grand Prix, a competition renowned for its testing course in what is often considered to be the world’s biggest indoor equestrian arena. Horse and rider combinations must perform […]
Aachen, Germany – December 05, 2024 – The secret has been disclosed: Spain is the official partner country of the World Equestrian Festival, the 2024 CHIO Aachen . Among others, the music star, Alvaro Soler, has confirmed his participation in the Opening Ceremony. The motto is “Hola España”. When […]
Riesenbeck, Germany– December 01, 2024 – Felix Haßmann (GER) and Vithargos W.Z. rode victoriously in the €28,650 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2* on Sunday at the Riesenbeck International equestrian venue. Going up against 14 other combinations in the tiebreaker, of the original 60 other entries in the […]
Stuttgart, Germany – November 17, 2024 – Richard Vogel (GER) and his charismatic stallion, United Touch S, dazzled in front of an electrified home crowd at the Stuttgart German Masters, clinching victory at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ qualifier. The pair’s seamless performance marked their second triumph […]
Stuttgart, Germany– November 15, 2024 – The sold-out Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle resembled a “madhouse” on Friday evening. Eight thousand spectators created an incredible and truly exceptional atmosphere. And the Top 12 after the two qualifying classes on Thursday and Friday thanked the crowd by producing magnificent jumping action in the […]
Stuttgart, Germany – November 15, 2024 – Electric atmosphere in the full Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle: 42 riders once again gave their all in the €30,000 Outletcity Metzingen Prize CSI 5*-W, the second qualifier for the Stuttgart German Master CSI 5*-W that is scheduled for later in the evening. They simply […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – November 15, 2024 – Following on from the conclusion of a thrilling inaugural season of the Longines League of Nations™, which saw Germany crowned the first Longines League of Nations™ Champions, the FEI Board has confirmed the events for the 2025 Season. The 2025 Season […]
Stuttgart, Germany – November 14, 2024 – The class is right up his street: on Thursday at the 38th International Stuttgart German MastersHorse Show CSI 5*-W , Hans-Dieter Dreher (GE)R won the €28,200 Prize of Firma XXL-Sicherheit CSI 5*-W, the first qualifier for the second most important competition […]
Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – November 13, 2024 – Saadiyat Island truly became the ‘Island of Happiness’ on Wednesday evening as the Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas welcomed the equestrian world’s finest for the 2024 FEI Awards Gala presented by Longines. Peden Bloodstock FEI Best […]
Stuttgart, Germany – November 13, 2024 – The Stuttgart German Masters CSI 5*-W is on this week as the best of Germany goes up against a very talented international riders and their flying beasts. Richard Vogel (GER) is certainly among the most admired equestrian heroes that the home […]
