Tag: Rodrigo Pessoa

João Ferreira de Carvalho Back on Top in the $125,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix CSI 3*

North Salem, New York, USA – September 22, 2024 – After his victory in the $40,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix 2* on Saturday, September 14, João Eduardo Ferreira de Carvalho (BRA) returned to the winner’s circle on Sunday, September 22, in the final international competition of the 2024 Old Salem […]

Rodrigo Pessoa & Starman Skyrocket to Victory in the $200,000 Blue Diamond Cup CSI 4*

North Salem, New York, USA – September 15, 2024 – Eight-time Olympian Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) is no stranger to the winner’s circle in the Old Salem Farm International Arena, especially with his recent victory in August’s new $65,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix 2*. On Sunday, he returned to take […]

Rodrigo Pessoa & Corrie 9 Claim the Crown of the $65,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix CSI 2*

North Salem, New York, USA – August 24, 2024 – After representing Brazil at his eighth Olympic Games in Paris this summer, Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) claimed several podium finishes at the 2024 Old Salem Farm Summer Jumper Classic, including Saturday’s featured event, the $65,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix CSI 2*. […]

Alise Oken Flies to Win the $32,000 New York Welcome Stake CSI 2* at Old Salem Farm

North Salem, New York – August 22, 2024 – As the last rider to return to the jump-off in Thursday’s $32,000 New York Welcome Stake CSI 2*, presented by Old Salem Farm, Alise Oken (USA) took advantage of her ability to watch her fellow competitors ride the course before her. With […]

Fantastic Flying Frenchman Julien Épaillard & Dubai du Cedre Claim Pole Position after Individual Qualifier at the Olympic Games

Versailles, France – August 05, 2024 – French speed king Julien Epaillard (FRA) and his queen Dubai du Cedre clinched the coveted last-to-go spot in tomorrow’s Individual Jumping Final with the quickest clear round in today’s qualifying competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Versailles (FRA). From a […]

Rodrigo Pessoa & Dhalida Dash for the Cash at Longines Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 12, 2024 – The Summer Classic CSI 4* kicked off today at the Longines Tops International Arena for the first week of action in the Summer Festival. Despite the rain, local and international talent were out in full force at the state of […]

Riders & Horses for the Chantilly Classic CSI 4*

Chantilly, France – July 10, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2024 edition of the Chantilly Classic CSI 4* & CSI 2* with some of the best riders and their horses confirmed to go head-to-head for gold and glory, including a few who have been chosen to […]

2024 CHIO Aachen: Celebrating 25 Years of Enduring Commitment & Excellence

Geneva, Switzerland – June 26, 2024 – From 28 of June to 7 of July, 2024, the equestrian community will once again converge at the Aachen Soers showgrounds for the CHIO Aachen, a globally renowned event with a rich history spanning almost a century. Steeped in prestige and tradition, the […]

It’s Crunch Time at the Rotterdam Leg of the Longines League of Nations

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 14, 2024 –The teams have been confirmed for the fourth and last leg of the inaugural Longines League of Nations™ 2024 series which takes place in Rotterdam, The Netherlands in ten days time, and for Belgium, France and Great Britain the pressure will […]

World Equestrian Center – Ocala Welcomes Jumping’s Best for the Longines League of Nations CSIO 5*!

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 20, 2024 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) welcomes athletes, media and fans from around the world as CSIO5* competition begins on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in the final week of the Winter Spectacular Show Series, which features the Longines League of […]

Rodrigo Pessoa Honored with International Award at the Show Jumping Hall of Fame’s Induction Gala

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – March 8, 2024 – Francisco “Pancho” Lopez, longtime barn manager for Katie Monahan Prudent and then Elise Haas, and Cedric, Laura Kraut’s gold medal Olympic mount, were inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame during the Hall of Fame’s Induction Gala in Wellington, Florida, on March 3. The […]

Rodrigo Pessoa & Chili Add their Spice to the $65,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 10, 2024 – International competition came to a close on Sunday morning with a field of 31 talented horse-and-rider combinations representing 10 different nations vying for victory in the $65,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 2*. Seven-time Olympian Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA), led the charge aboard Artemis […]

Andre Thieme & DSP Chakaria Supreme in the $200,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 09, 2024 – It was standing room only at World Equestrian Center – Ocala on Saturday night for the highly anticipated event of Week X, the $200,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 4*. Amid a star-studded lineup of the world’s best horse-and-rider combinations it […]

Richie Moloney & Rocksy Music Prance & Dance their Way to the Top at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 09, 2024 – An elite group of horse-and-rider combinations vied for top honors in the $31,500 Winning Round CSI 4* Saturday afternoon at the WEC Grand Arena. Gregory Bodo (FRA) and Pieter Viste (BEL) crafted the tracks that asked several questions, but it […]

Daniel Coyle & Lena VDL Victorious in the $32,000 Wheels Up Qualifier CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 08, 2024 – Two-star competition took over the WEC Grand Arena on Friday night for the $32,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*. Thirty-eight competitors representing nine different nations tackled the intricate tracks designed by Gregory Bodo (FRA) and Pieter Viste (BEL), but it […]

Déjà Vu! Rodrigo Pessoa & Chili Back on Top in the $65,000 Howard Leasing Grand Prix CSI 2*

Myakka City, Sarasota, Florida, USA – February 24, 2024 – After future equestrian stars stole the show during the leadline class in the Lakeside Arena, thirty horse-and-rider pairs from nine countries vied for the top spot in the TerraNova Winter Series II $65,000 Howard Leasing Grand Prix CSI 2*. […]

Rodrigo Pessoa & Gonzalo Gallop for the Gold in the $50,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 20, 2024 – It was once again time to shine under the ‘Saturday Night Lights’ of Wellington International for the $50,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix during week two of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The International Arena came alive for a win from Brazil’s […]

Rodrigo Pessoa & Lord Lucio Light Up in the $39,000 Score at the Top Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 01, 2023 – The International Arena of the Wellington International was home to some of the biggest names of the noble sport from Wednesday to Sunday as it hosted the ESP Holiday & Horses CSI 4*. Jumper competition continued Friday morning with the $39,000 Score at the Top 1.45m taking […]

Riders & Horses for Major League Show Jumping & Greenwich CSI 5* & CSI 2*

Greenwich, Connecticut, USA – October 05, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the Greenwich Polo Club with the running of the CSI Greenwich, event that hosts the sixth leg of the 2023 Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) Championship Series, featuring CSI 5* & CSI 2* classes there […]

German Triumph in the €1,250,000 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final CSIO 5*

Barcelona, Spain – October 01, 2023 – Team Germany posted a convincing victory on the last day of the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final CSIO 5* at the Real Club de Polo in Barcelona, Spain today with their zero scoreline giving them a two-fence advantage over […]

Rodrigo Pessoa & Eclat du Cerisier Excel in the $30,000 Old Salem Farm Great Oak Grand Prix

North Salem, New York, USA – September 17, 2023 – After winning the $30,000 Old Salem Farm Great Oak Grand Prix with Chili in 2022, Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) successfully defended his title at the 2023 Old Salem Farm September Horse Shows on Sunday, riding Eclat du Cerisier to the top of the leaderboard in a double-clear time […]

Rodrigo Pessoa Powers to Second Consecutive Win in the UBS Open Jumper at the Hampton Classic Horse Show

Bridgehampton, New York – August 30, 2023 – Six-time Brazilian Olympian Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) returned to the Hampton Classic Grand Prix Arena on Wednesday for another blue-ribbon finish in the $10,000 UBS Open Jumper. Piloting his winning mount from Tuesday’s featured class, Dhalida Diamant vd Krekebeke Z, he had the fastest double-clear […]

Pessoa Blazes to Victory in the $10,000 Stomp Capital Open Jumper at the 2023 Hampton Classic Horse Show

Bridgehampton, New York – August 29, 2023 – Course designer Alan Wade presented 23 horse-and-rider combinations with a technical 14-effort course set at 1.40m for Tuesday’s $10,000 Stomp Capital Open Jumper at the Hampton Classic. Each entry put their best foot forward for the single-round speed class, but no one could […]

Rodrigo Pessoa: An Icon Returns to Chantilly!

The Chantilly Classic took place last week… the revival of the Jumping de Chantilly taken over by a new team, the Grandprix  Group. Here’s an exclusive interview with Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA), who returned to the grounds of his childhood, having grown up in Chantilly.  Did you know this? Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) […]

Brazilians Win Thrilling Three-Team Jump-off for the €250,000 Barrière Nations Cup CSIO 5*

La Baule, France –June 09, 2023 – At the end of a very spectacular event with a jump-off involving three teams, Brazil won the €250,000 Barrière Nations Cup CSIO 5*, the main event on the second day of the Jumping International de La Baule – Officiel de France […]

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 […]

Daniel Bluman’s Strategy Pays off in the $146,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup – Round XII CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 30, 2023 – Israel’s Daniel Bluman made careful plans for Gemma W this season, plans that paid off on Thursday with a victory in the $146,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup – Round XII CSI 5*, a qualifier for the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix […]

World-Class Equestrian Competition Set to Return to 2023 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows

North Salem, New York, USA – March 23, 2023 – The countdown is on for the return of the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, one of the premier stops on the nation’s hunter-jumper horse show circuit. Offering a full schedule of world-class competition featuring many of the nation’s best horses […]

Pessoa Power! Rodrigo & Chili Chase Down the Gold in $77,300 The Estates at TerraNova Grand Prix CSI 2*

Myakka City, Sarasota, Florida, USA – March 18, 2023 – The $77,300 The Estates at TerraNova Grand Prix CSI 2* crowned Olympic gold medalist Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) and the 11-year-old Westphalian mare Chili (Consolidator x Belotte De La Vie Z/Berlin) as the winners during the TerraNova Hunter/Jumper Week […]

Questions & Answers with All-Time Great & Athlete Representative Rodrigo Pessoa

You have had great 2022 – what have you enjoyed the most and what are you most proud of? 2022 has been a great year. It has been the first year that things have gone back to normal after the Covid-19 pandemic and it was so great to […]