Tag: Pferde

List of All Major FEI Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

Basel, Switzerland – January 10, 2024– It’s showtime for showjumping once again as the holidays are over and the noble sport shifts to a higher gear this week with several important FEI-level competitions taking place all over the world. The 2023/2024 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Western […]

World Champion Jos Lansink Raves: “The FEI World Championships in Aachen? Nothing Can Beat That!”

Aachen, Germany – January 04, 2024 – It was September 3rd, 2006, a grey, late summer day in the imperial city of Aachen, when a Dutchman riding for Belgium was crowned as the World Show Jumping Champion. Jos Lansink claimed the title with Cumano, finishing ahead of Beezie […]

Christian Ahlmann Aces the Course Twice to Win the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup at Mechelen

Mechelen, Belgium – December 30, 2023 – In a perfect round-up to a great year of sport in 2023, Germany’s Christian Ahlmann (GER) scooped the honours in the ninth leg of the 2023/2024 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League in front of an ecstatic audience at […]

Gerfried Puck Powers Past the Competition in the KBC Bank & Verzekering Prize at Mechelen

Mechelen, Belgium – December 28, 2023 – What became evident yesterday was confirmed once again today. The Belgians are in great form at Jumping Mechelen 2023. However, an Austrian managed to steal the victory from them in the KBC Verzekering CSI 5*-W. Gerfried Puck (AUT) left the competition […]

Iron Dames Welcomes Two Young Riders to their Equestrian Project

Cesena, Italy – December 18, 2023 – The Iron Dames Equestrian Project is thrilled to announce that two promising young riders are joining the team. Founded with the goal of nurturing young talent and providing elite-level resources, Iron Dames is committed to supporting the growth and development of […]

Christmas Present Worthy Quality in December Collection of SLF Horse Auctions

Harrie Smolders, Walter Lelie and Niels Fabrie don’t organize many SLF Horse Auctions, but when they do, you know they have found a group of very special horse. That’s exactly the case for their Christmas Auction that runs from December 19-22. Just in time to get your loved […]

Max Kühner Claims the €52,600 Longines Christmas Cracker CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 16, 2023 – The fourth day of the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W saw Lorenzo de Luca (ITA) and Max Kühner (AUT) taking the CSI 5* Jumping classes – The €26,200 Agria Lifetime Equine Snowflake Stakes and The €52,600 Longines Christmas Cracker.  The feature Show Jumping […]

Questions & Answers with Rolex Grand Slam Course Designer Gerard Lachat

For you, why is the CHI Geneva such a special show?  The atmosphere at the CHI Geneva is incredibly special – everything is under one roof, and is extremely well thought out. The Dutch Masters is similar, it has an incredible competition but the arena is much smaller. The CHI Geneva is known for its grandness and the size of its main arena […]

Marc Houtzager & Sterrehof`s Dante Storm to Victory in the €100,000 Amadeus Grand Prix of Salzburg CSI 3*

Salzburg, Austria – December 10, 2023 – The selective course in the €100,000 Amadeus Grand Prix of Salzburg CSI 3* at the 16th Silver Arrow Amadeus Horse Indoors from December 7th to 10th, 2023 led over a height of 1.55 m and demanded full concentration from the first […]

Richard Vogel & United Touch S Rise to Rolex Grand Slam Glory in Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 10, 2023 – In the history of equestrian sport, there are riders whose names and achievements will be immortalized in history, and today at the CHI Geneva, the last Rolex Grand Slam of Show Major of the calendar year, that is what all 40 […]

Beat Mandli & Amiro B Z Dazzle in the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – December 09, 2023 – Holiday lights and packed stands set the stage for the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3* during Week I of the 2023 December Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. A field of elite show jumping athletes representing 10 different […]

Steve Guerdat Reigns Supreme for the Third Time in the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final

Geneva, Switzerland – December 08, 2023 – Anticipation was palpable in the air of the Palexpo as the CHI Geneva’s passionate and knowledgeable crowd prepared for the 22nd running of the prestigious Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final. The innovative and globally-renowned class, often compared to the Nitto ATP […]

Victor Bettendorf Blazes to Second Straight Victory at the CHI Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 07, 2023 – Victor Bettendorf (LUX) took the CHI Geneva 5* by storm on Friday, claiming the first two FEI-classes of the renowned showjumping event. After winning the CHF $10,100 Radio Lac Prize CSI 5* with Big Star des Forêts, Bettendorf was victorious again, this time teaming […]

Victor Bettendorf & Big Star des Forêts Fly to First at the CHI Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 07, 2023 – Victor Bettendorf (LUX) took the CHI Geneva 5* by storm on Friday, claiming the first two FEI-classes of the renowned showjumping event. Entered with his mare Big Star des Forêts in the opening event, the CHF $10,100 Radio Lac Prize CSI […]

Ten Nations Confirmed for the 2024 Longines League of Nations™

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 06, 2023 – The highly-anticipated Longines League of Nations™ series proudly unveils the ten equestrian nations set to compete in this brand-new international team Jumping spectacle. This groundbreaking series, set to kick off in Abu Dhabi (UAE) in February 2024, reimagines the storied history […]

Riders & Horses for the CHI Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 06, 2023 – It`s showtime for showjumping at the CHI Geneva and the fourth jewel of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. As the current Rolex Grand Slam contender, Martin Fuchs (SUI) leads a long list of Titans of the sport set to […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

Geneva, Switzerland – December 06, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the CHI Geneva and the fourth jewel of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, one of the most important competitions of the year. Another important event promises to bring much excitement to the Desert International […]

Rene Dittmer & Corsica’s Winning Streak Continues in the $226,000 Holiday & Horses Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 02, 2023 – Twenty-nine elite show jumping combinations contested the $226,000 Holiday & Horses Grand Prix CSI 4*, sponsored by Keyflow Feeds USA Saturday night. The battle for the win pitted riders from all over the world against one another but it ws young professional Rene […]

Victory by Victor! Bettendorf & Simolo de La Roque Z Steal the Spotlight in the Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – December 03, 2023 – This week, the third and last part of the Autumn MET 2023 kicked off at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Oliva, Spain and the first of three competition weeks concluded on Sunday with the €30,750 Grand Prix CSI 2*, presented […]

Questions & Answers with Martin Fuchs: The Current Rolex Grand Slam Contender!

Congratulations! You are the Rolex Grand Slam Live Contender, how are you feeling ahead of the CHI Geneva? I feel fantastic; we have had an incredible year jumping at the highest level of the sport and winning the CPKC ‘International’ Grand Prix, presented by Rolex at the CSIO […]

Christian Ahlmann, 14 World Cup Victories!

Casas Novas, La Coruña, Spain – November 30, 2023 –The 2023 CSI5*-W A Coruña is the seventh event of the European Longines FEI World Cup League, and there we will see the top world riders. One of them will be Christian Ahlmann (GER) who has the record of […]

CHI Geneva: The Pinnacle of Equestrianism

Geneva, Switzerland – November 29, 2023 – The Concours Hippique International de Genève (the CHI Geneva) will unite the world’s best show jumpers in the home city of the show’s Presenting Sponsor, Rolex. First staged in 1926, it has been voted the best indoor jumping event on 10 occasions. […]

Promising Partnership! Marcus Ehning & Coolio 42 Thrive in World Cup Thriller at Madrid!

Madrid, Spain – November 26, 2023 – On an afternoon filled with thrills and surprises, German star Marcus Ehning (GER) galloped to victory with his relatively new ride Coolio 42 at the sixth leg of the 2023/2024 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League in Madrid, Spain […]

Max Kuhner Soars to Win Six-Bar Challenge at the IFEMA Madrid Horse Week

Madrid, Spain – November 24, 2023 – The first day of 2023 IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI 5*-W ended with an exciting Six Bars, the €23,700 IFEMA Madrid Trophy CSI 5*-W, which Max Kühner (AUT) won. The Austrian rider was the only one to pass the 1’90 metres without […]

Horse Auction Belgium Unveils Once More a Promising Lineup of Young Showjumping Talents!!!

Get ready because our latest online collection is available now! 18 exceptional young horses, born between 2019 and 2021, will be auctioned from November 25th until the 28th. This collection showcases some of the best promising bloodlines, athleticism and quality over the jumps! Among the highlights are: We […]

Aachen Selected to Host the FEI World Championships in Several Disciplines

Lausanne, Switzerland – November 20, 2023 – There will be two destinations in 2026 if you are looking to attend an FEI World Championships; Aachen in Germany for the lion’s share with Jumping, Dressage, Para Dressage, Eventing, Driving and Vaulting set to take place from 10 to August […]

€6,500,000 GCL Super Cup Final: Drama, Emotion & Riesenbeck International Win!

Philipp Weishaupt (GER): “One rail down and it is one million less in prize money… the pressure was immense.” Prague, Czech Republic – November 19, 2023 – In a heart-stopping display of raw emotion, unyielding tension, and unparalleled skill, the Riesenbeck International, powered by Kingsland Equestrian, has emerged […]

Hans-Dieter Dreher Dazzles at the Stuttgart German Masters

Stuttgart, Germany – November 16, 2023 – A highly experienced rider from the region was victorious on Thursday evening at the 37th International Stuttgart Germas Masters Horse Show CSI 5*-W. Competing in the first qualifier for Friday’s Stuttgart German Master CSI 5*-W, the second most important jumping class […]

Richard Vogel’s Winning Momentum Continues at Monterrey!

Monterrey, Veracruz, Mexico – November 10, 2023– Coming off an already notable string of successes in his tour throughout Mexico this fall, Germany’s Richard Vogel scored another victory on Friday in the $142,500 Afflux Qualifier CSI 5* during the eighth leg of Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ). Riding […]

Swiss Precision! Martin Fuchs & Bastille are the Best at the Longines Equita Lyon!

Lyon, France – November 05, 2023 – This morning, the Swiss national anthem rang out once again in the international arena at the Longines Equita Lyon – Concours Hippique International, as Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Bastille won the Prix Sommer, a 1.50-metre class against the clock. In fact, Swiss riders dominated the […]