Tag: Royal Dutch Sport Horse

Armando Trapote Pulls Out All the Aces Up His Sleeve to Win the Grand Prix CSI 2* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – January 20, 2025 – A cracking home win in the €28,200 Grand Prix of Vejer de La Frontera CSI 2* finishes off the first week of the Andalucia Pre-Sunshine Tour here at Montenmedio today from Armando Trapote (ESP) and the 10-year-old chestnut […]

Electrifying Win by Guido Grimaldi in the €164,700 Longines World Cup™ Grand Prix – Abu Dhabi CSI 4*-W

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 19, 2025 – The thrilling final day of the 2025 Al Shira’aa Horse Show reached its crescendo with the €164,700 FEI Jumping World Cup™ Grand Prix Abu Dhabi CSI 4*-W — presented by Longines — delivering an unforgettable conclusion to two […]

Jessica Mendoza: Jumping from African Safari Straight to Victory in the $32,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round II CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 17, 2025 – A week ago, British show jumping athlete Jessica Mendoza (GBR) was on a horseback safari in Africa admiring elephants and other wildlife from the comfort of the saddle. This week, she switched gears for week 2 of the Winter Equestrian […]

Mariano Martinez Bastida Blazes towards Victory at the Doha International Equestrian Tour CSI 4*-W

Doha, Qatar – January 09, 2025 – Under the slogan “Where nobility meets history”, the opening round of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour kicked off at the glorious Longines Arena at Al Shaqab – a member of the Qatar Foundation on Thursday, January 9. The first round of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour, […]

Richard Vogel Leads Off in Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Premiere Round

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, […]

Daniel Coyle & Incredible Impress the Most in the Longines Christmas Cracker CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 21, 2024 – Day four of London International Horse Show once again featured thrilling competition and breathtaking performances across the three sessions. The €36,000 Longines Christmas Cracker CSI 5*-W, a 1.50m jump-off class, saw 13 of the 25 starters go through to a second round against […]

Mariano Martinez Bastida’s Blazing Performance Tops the €110,000 London Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 20, 2024 – Friday, once again delivered a packed programme of sport and entertainment. The highlight of the day came from €110,000 London Grand Prix CSI 5*-W , brilliantly won by Mariano Martinez Bastida (ESP) and Jup. The pinnacle class of the day, The London Grand […]

Matthew Sampson & Daniel Dazzle on Home Soil in the €28,200 Christmas Pudding Speed Stakes CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 19, 2024 – The opening jumping class of the day at the 2024 London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W was the €28,200 Christmas Pudding Speed Stakes CSI 5*-W. Thirty-three of the world’s best show jumpers went head-to-head against the clock. Many of those contesting […]

Martin Fuchs Flies to First in the €510,000 IJRC Rolex Top 10 Final CSI 5*

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 […]

Arturo Parada Vallejo Victorious in the $40,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, California, USA – December 08, 2024 – The final win of a banner week of competition at Desert Holiday 1 went to Mexico’s Arturo Parada Vallejo (MEX). On Sunday, December 8, at the Desert International Horse Park, Vallejo piloted Fellow van’t Moerven to victory in the $40,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open […]

Piergiorgio Bucci Wins the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Gran Prix Ciudad de Madrid CSI 5*-W

Madrid, Spain – December 01, 2024 – Italian rider Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) has won the €175,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Grand Prix City of Madrid CSI 5*, held at IFEMA Madrid Horse Week. Bucci, riding Hantano, clocked an unbeatable time of 40.77 seconds in the tie-break to […]

British Victory by Matthew Sampson in the Hola Trophy CSI 5*-W at Madrid

Madrid, Spain – November 29, 2024 – The first class of the IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI 5*-W, the €28,950 ¡Hola! Trophy CSI5*-W, with obstacles at a height of 1.45m, was full of suspense. Maikel van der Vleuten (NED), who entered the arena with El Wikke, set an […]

Not an Illusion! Schumacher Shines in Showjumping Too! Titouan Speeds to Victory in Grand Prix de La Region de Normandie CSI 4*

Rouen, France – November 24, 2024 – The Schumacher name is one that is familiar to people when it comes to speed and wins in Formula 1. On Sunday, another Schumacher, that is Titouan Schumacher (FRA) and Illusion gave French fans what they were cheering for at the […]

Alex Granato Races to Flagler Insurance Grand Prix CSI 3* Win at Wellington International

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 17, 2024 – Alex Granato (USA) closed out ESP Pre-Charity week at Florida’s Wellington International by racing to a win in the $140,000 Flagler Insurance Grand Prix CSI 3* riding Helios vd Nosahoeve on Sunday. With record-breaking entries totaling more than 750 horses for the […]

It’s a One-Two for Will Simpson in the $32,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Speed CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 16, 2024 – U.S. Olympic team gold medalist Will Simpson (USA) swept the top two placings in the $32,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Speed CSI 3* on Saturday during the ESP Pre-Charity week at Wellington International. Winning aboard veteran mount Chacco P, Simpson […]

Ellen Whitaker & Korlenski Claim the €30,300 CHG Trophy CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – November 16, 2024 – Ellen Whitaker (GBR) was back in the winner’s circle at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour on Saturday, teaming up with Korlenski for first place in the €30,300 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas Trophy CSI 3*. The 1.50m challenge was contested by […]

A Formula 1 Win! Bas Moerings Turns on the Nitro in the €40,000 Van Mossel Prize CSI 4*

Maastricht, The Netherlands – November 09, 2024 – At full throttle, Bas Moerings (NED) raced to victory in the four-star €40,000 Van Mossel Prize CSI 4* aboard Kivinia. It was an exciting class with top riders and a technical course providing its fair share of challenges.   Six combinations […]

Mariano Martinez Bastida & Jup Unbeatable in the CHG Grand Prix CSI 3* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – November 10, 2024 – The second week of Autumn MET II 2024 at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Spain concluded on Sunday with a home win for the host nation’s own Mariano Martinez Bastida (ESP) and the 10-year-old gelding Jup (Carrera VDL x […]

Matz Makes a Statement with First World Cup Victory in Toronto!

Toronto, Canada – November 09, 2024 – When Alex Matz (USA) received a last-minute call informing him that he had made the field for the highly selective Royal Horse Show CSI 5*-W in Toronto (CAN), he wasted no time accepting the invitation. The decision was handsomely rewarded Saturday […]

Germany’s Richard Vogel Victorious in Royal Debut Topping the $170,000 Mad Barn Big Ben Challenge CSI 5*-W

Toronto, Ontario, Canada – November 07, 2024 – German Olympian Richard Vogel (GER), currently seventh on the Longines World Rankings, staked his claim on the $170,000 Mad Barn Big Ben Challenge CSI 5*-W aboard rising star Levi Noesar on Thursday, November 7, at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair […]

Amanda Derbyshire Bookends the Podium in the $32,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome CSI 2*

Aiken, South Carolina, USA – November 07, 2024 – It was a battle between 17 horse-and-rider combinations on Thursday afternoon at Bruce’s Field in Aiken, South Carolina as the Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) boasted a large and competitive jump-off for the $32,000 C. Jarvis Insurance […]

Amy Millar Claims the Canadian Show Jumping Championship Title at the Royal Horse Show

Toronto, Ontario – November 02, 2024 – Two-time Canadian Olympian Amy Millar (CAN) of Perth, Ontario, Canada was crowned the 2024 Canadian Show Jumping Champion on Saturday evening, November 2, in front of a packed Coca-Cola Coliseum at the Royal Horse Show, held as part of the Royal […]

A Day of Firsts! Darragh Kenny & VDL Cartello Victorious in the $340,000 GNP Seguros Grand Prix CSI 5*

Monterrey, Mexico – November 04, 2024 – Irish Olympian Darragh Kenny (IRL) rode to a hard-fought victory in the GNP Seguros Grand Prix CSI 5* aboard VDL Cartello during Concurso de Salto La Silla to close out Major League Show Jumping’s (MLSJ) seventh leg at the storied Club […]

Winning Is In the Air! Jessica Mendoza Marvels at the Washington International Horse Show

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 25, 2024 – The 2024 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrian™ had a full day of competition on Friday, October 25, from junior hunters and equitation to five-star show jumping. In a new class added to the FEI division for international […]

Jordan Coyle Keeps the Jackpot of the $30,000 Welcome at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA – October 18, 2024 – It has been six years since Jordan Coyle (IRL) last contested the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, but this year, the Irish rider was back in Harrisburg, PA in a big way. On Thursday night, October 17, Coyle and Keep Me With You N.C. kicked off their […]

Second Day, Second Win! Henrik von Eckermann Excels at the Longines Global Champions Tour Finals in Rabat

Rabat, Morocco – October 19, 2024 –“It’s two days, two wins. So really, it couldn’t be better!” Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), World Number 1. World number one Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and Iliana claim the top spot in 1.55m Qatar’s Years of Culture as Part of the Qatar-Morocco […]

Luca Moneta Wins the First Longines Ranking Class at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – October 18, 2024 – The second day of international competitions continued today, with the CSI3* taking centre stage under the Cadiz sun. The €28,900 Hipotels Trophy CSI 3*, was the first Longines Ranking class, and was the highlight of the day.  Italian […]

Leopold van Asten & VDL Groep Kiara Cruise to First in the Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2*

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – October 05, 2024 – Leopold van Asten (NED) and VDL Groep Kiara were victorious in the  €28,650 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2* after a thrilling jump-off last Saturday at the Riesenbeck International Equestrian Center. Going up against 11 jump-off contestants, out of the original […]

Alex Granato & Helios vd Nosahoeve Notch the Win in the $35,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – October 04, 2024 – Friday afternoon saw one final Welcome winner at the Kentucky Horse Park for the 2024 season as the Split Rock Fall II CSI 3* would commence the last of three weeks for the Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour’s (SRJT) […]

Niamh McEvoy & Orange de Baugy Claim World Title Amongst Five-Year-Olds

Lanaken, Belgium – September 22, 2024 – The first final of this Super Sunday started at the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses in the Ratina Z Arena. In the final for the five-year-old horses the best 54 combinations returned, after the two qualifications on Thursday and Friday. […]