Lanaken, Belgium – April 16, 2022 – With ten classes spread over the three different slopes, it was again a very busy day on our Z-Tour in Lanaken yesterday. The highlight of this day was undoubtedly the 1.50m high qualifier for Sunday’s Grand Prix yesterday afternoon, in which the […]
Kronenberg, Peelbergen, The Netherlands – March 31, 2022 – Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) was the Master of the Day on Thursday at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen, claiming top honors in the €25,500 Stal Hendrix Qualifier CSI 2*. The Dutchman and the 2012 bay Anglo-European Sport Horse […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 11, 2022 – Also in the second international show jumping competition, the Gemeente ‘s-Hertogenbosch Prize, it was the Netherlands on top! Harrie Smolders (NED) rode his stallion Escape Z (ZANG, Emerald x Heartbreaker) almost 4 seconds faster in the 1m45 against the clock […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 25, 2022 – Another Dutch victory in the Andalucía Sunshine Tour, this time by Willem Greve (NED) who teamed up with ‘Highway M TN‘ (Eldorado VD Zeshoek x Black Walter) to win the Catunambú Trophy, the Big Tour 1.50m test scoring […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 19, 2022 – Leopold Van Asten (NED) is a very well regarded Dutch rider who was part of the 2004 Olympic games in Athens and has competed in numerous World Cups and World Championships and also took part in the Finals […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – January 30, 2022 – The fourth week of the Winter Spectacular Show Series showcased the $75,000 Coors Light Grand Prix brought to you by Cone Distributing Inc. under the sun during a chilly Florida day. Thirty-two competitive entries took to the WEC Grand Arena to vie for […]
Ermelo, Netherlands – December 22, 2021 – From January 1, 2022, Jos Lansink will be the new national coach of the show jumping riders of Team NL. The native of Twente thus becomes the successor of Rob Ehrens. Lansink has an extremely impressive track record as a rider and coach […]
Lyon, France – November 04, 2021 – “My horse gave me his all today – he has such a big heart!”, said Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs after winning the second leg of the 2021/2022 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League in Lyon, France this afternoon partnering the […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – October 15, 2021 – Willem Greve (NED) and Highway M TN were supreme in the €25,500 Emiralia Horse Corporation Trophy CSI 3* last Friday during the third and final week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour’s Autumn MET I at the Mediterranean Equestrian Center. Greve was […]
Oslo, Norway – October 17, 2021 – The opening leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2021/2022 Western European League more than lived up to expectations, with young Dutchman, Kevin Jochems (NED), winning through in an edge-of-the-seat jump-off. Riding the fabulous 12-year-old stallion Turbo Z, the 26-year-old athlete […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – October 10, 2021 – The second week at the Autumn MET 2021 concluded with the €51.500 1.50m Grand Prix CSI 3* presented by Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort, which ended in Dutch domination. Spain’s very own Santiago Varela – who was also in charge […]
Aachen, Germany – September 17, 2021 – Some jumping competitions are only staged at the CHIO Aachen, for example the €30,000 Prize of Soers CSIO 5*, the jumping competition over ditches and banks. The winner in 2021: Sanne Thijssen. In the Prize of Soers, the show jumpers take […]
Brussels, Belgium – August 27, 2021 – Dutchman Willem Greve (NED) had a textbook first jumping day at the Brussels Stephex Masters. The Olympic rider triumphed in the 1.50m class with Carambole and finished as the runner up in the 1.45m class with Highway TN. “Both stallions jumped amazing […]
s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – August 18, 2021 – As show jumping is gaining traction in Asia, thanks to the Olympic push, the Rolex Grand Slam has decided to increase and develop its connection with the Chinese community. As a result, from today, the official website of the renowned […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 18, 2021 – As the 2021 Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL season races towards the final furlong, a star-studded lineup of the world’s top show jumpers can be revealed for the 10th leg of the series held at the beautiful Tops International Arena. […]
Donaueschingen, Germany – August 15, 2021 – Gerben Morsink (NED) and Navarone Z were the stars of the day last Saturday during the CHI of Donaueschingen 3*, earning top honors in the €26,275 Championat of Donaueschingen CSI 3*. A total of 75 combinations entered the ring for the […]
Ermelo, Netherlands – July 15, 2021 – Rob Ehrens, the Chef d’Equipe of Team Netherlands, has had to make last minute adjustments in his intended team for the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Dolinn NOP, Harrie Smolders‘s (NED) ride, is not 100% fit and will not represent the […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 14, 2021 – This weekend the stars of show jumping are back for three days of thrilling CSI4*, CSI2*, CSI1* and Young Horse action at the spectacular Tops International Arena, Valkenswaard with over 30 nations represented. In final preparation ahead of the Olympics […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 08, 2021 – Top riders are anticipating a feast of show jumping competitions over the next couple of weeks at Tops International Arena. From Friday to Sunday this week, world class riders will be centre stage at the stunning venue in The Netherlands for […]
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – July 02, 2021 – The Netherlands won through on home ground at the fourth and last leg of the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ 2021 Division 1 series in Rotterdam (NED) today where Sweden lined up second ahead of France in third. It was […]
Gorla Minore, Italy – May 15, 2021 – Sanne Thijssen (NED) and Hi There soared to victory in the €25,500 Kep Italia Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4* last week during the first of two week of the Milan to Rome CSI 4* & 3* at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 08, 2021 – We can confirm that the Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes 2021 will be replaced by the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard between 4 – 6 June for round 4 of the 2021 season. The city of Cannes on […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 26, 2021 – After the heartbreak of having to announce the cancellation of 2020’s edition of The Dutch Masters, as a result of Covid-19, Director Marcel Hunze expresses his relief at this year’s show going ahead; how he believes the Rolex Grand Slam […]
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – April 22, 2021 – With the official approval by FEI, KNHS and the City of Rotterdam the CHIO Rotterdam is rescheduled to July 1-4, 2021. Meanwhile, the CHIO Organisation has partnered with Horse & Country for media coverage of the 72nd edition of the international equestrian event, and […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch, Ther Netherlands – April 21, 2021 – The Dutch Masters 2021, part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, will host the first equestrian Major of the year, and will be held from 23-25 April in the town of ‘s-Hertogenbosch in the south of the Netherlands. After […]
Aachen, Germany – April 15, 2021 – In this edition of Breeders Uncovered, we speak to KWPN – Royal Dutch Sport Horse (Dutch Warmblood) 2019 Breeder of the Year, Willy Wijnen, who is responsible for producing British show jumper, Ben Maher’s (GBR) exceptional gelding, Explosion W (Chacco-Blue x […]
Rotterdam, Netherlands – April 07, 2021 – The board of CHIO Rotterdam investigates in close cooperation with FEI, the Royal Dutch Equestrian Federation (KNHS), the City of Rotterdam and other stakeholders if the international equestrian event, which was scheduled for June June 24-27, can be rescheduled to July 1-4, 2021. […]
