Tag: Ruiters in Orange

Harrie Smolders & Uricas vd Kattevennen Conquer the €315,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 5*

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 23, 2023 – Stage 11 of the Longines Global Champions Tour reached a climax in the thrilling €315,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 5*. Held at the magnificent venue, the event drew an enthusiastic crowd, witnessing top-notch sport and providing […]

Dutchmen Rise to the Top in the Longines EEF Nations Cup Series Semi-Final CSIO 3* at Ebreichsdorf

Ebreichsdorf, Austria — June 30, 2023 — In a tense Longines EEF Series Semi-final in Ebreichsdorf, Austria, this afternoon, it was all to play for as 10 teams fought hard to secure their position at the Finals in Warsaw, which – after today’s results – will be missing […]

Willem Greve “Takes the Highway” to Victory in the Longines Grand Prix of Rotterdam CSIO 5*

Rotterdam, The Netherlands â€“  June 25th, 2023 â€“ A thrilling finale to CHIO Rotterdam this afternoon. Dutch rider Willem Greve (NED) wowed the crowd with an all-or-nothing ride to win the €152,500 Longines Grand Prix of Rotterdam CSIO 5*. Last year’s winner in Rotterdam, Irish rider Daniel Coyle (IRL), came in […]

Harrie Smolders Seals the Deal as Dutch Orangemen Shine on Home Soil

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 23, 2023 – On a day of very differing fortunes for the eight competing countries, The Netherlands won through on home ground at the third leg of the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ Europe Division 1 series in Rotterdam (NED) Friday afternoon.  Victory […]

Riders & Horses for the CSIO 5* of Rotterdam

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 22, 2023 – The countdown to the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ Final – Barcelona CSIO 5* continues this week as the CHIO Rotterdam hosts the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ of the Netherlands CSIO 5*. The Ruiters in Orange have confirmed the […]

Maikel van der Vleuten Victorious in the €500,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Cannes CSI 5*

Cannes, France – June 10, 2023 – It was like a scene for a movie… the prestigious €500,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Canne CSI 5*, presented by La Ville de Cannes, concluded the weekend in an awe-inspiring film festival style.  Last to go in an […]

Harrie Smolders Supreme in €152,500 Longines Grand Prix of Switzerland CSIO 5*

St. Gallen, Switzerland — June 04, 2023 —  As the finale of the Longines CSIO St. Gallen 2023, the €152,500 Longines Grand Prix of Switzerland CSIO 5* was carried out. Forty-four pairs had been able to qualify for the Grand Prix on the previous days of the tournament, among […]

The Netherlands Claim the Win while Poland Qualifies at Longines EEF Series in Drammen

Drammen, Norway – June 02, 2023 – In a dramatic end to the fifth leg of the Longines EEF Series in Drammen, Norway, The Netherlands topped the podium, whilst the Northern Regional qualifier saw six nations battle it out for their Semi-final places.  The evening’s action most certainly […]

Dutchman Marc Houtzager Spoils German Victory in the €100,000 Grand Prix of Wiesbaden CSI 4*

Wiesbaden, Germany – May 29, 2023 – Dutchman Marc Houtzager (NED) played the role of spoiler on Monday at the 2023 Longines PfingstTurnier – Wiesbaden CSI 4*. Riding Sterrehof’s Dante N.O.P., he triumphed in the €100,000 Grand Prix of Wiesbaden CSI 4*. Despite going up against the home crowd, who were […]

Dutch Domination! Orangemen Claim Longines EEF Nations Cup of Mannheim CSIO 3*

Mannheim, Germany – May 07, 2023 – A faultless performance from The Netherlands saw them take the top spot in the Longines EEF Nations Cup Mannheim CSIO 3*, with the home nation Germany taking second after an exciting afternoon of sport. The dominant Dutch team of Willem Greve […]

Harrie Wiering & Harley Fly the Highest in the €27,000 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2*

Riesenbeck, Germany – April 30, 2023 – A Dutch victory on German soil! Going up against a long list of great German riders, Harrie Wiering (NED) and Harley rode to victory in the €27,000 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2* on Sunday at the Riesenbeck International equestrian venue. […]

A Victorious Finale for Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 26, 2023 – The XIX Andalucia Sunshine Tour CSI 4* came to an end last Sunday and a familiar face was back on top of the podium in the €28,360 Medium Tour Invitational CSI 4*. The fast class was won by […]

Willem Greve & Grandorado TN Gallop for the Gold in the €97,700 VDL Groep Prize CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch – The Netherlands – March 10, 2023 – Held under the bright lights of the Brabanthallen, 39 riders, representing 13 nations, contested Friday’s feature class – the €97,700 VDL Groep Prize CSI 5* – on the second day of 2023 The Dutch Masters CSI 5*. This impressive […]

Sanne Thijssen Soars to Second Longines Ranking Class Win this Week at the Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera – February 23, 2023 – Dutch rider, Sanne Thijssen (NED) is dominating the Ranking classes this week, today she won the second one in a row, the €27,400 Big Tour Speed Challenge CSI 4*, adding to her the wins on the 10th and 17th this […]

By One-Hundredth of Second! Sanne Thijssen Wins WKD Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Vejer de La Frontera

Vejer de La Frontera – February 23, 2023 – Dutch rider, Sanne Thijssen (NED) added another top result to her tally today with the lovely stallion, Hi There who is eleven years old, and who Sanne has been riding since 2018. This is one of their best results […]

A Coast-to-Coast Victory by Kevin Jochems & La Costa in the €97,880 Dunas de Barbate Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera – February 19, 2023 – Dutch rider Kevin Jochems (NED) is amongst the top 100 riders in the Longines Rankings and today he won the Big Tour €97,880 Dunas de Barbate Grand Prix CSI 4* with  La Costa, who is by  Gitano V Berkenbroeck […]

Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB Triumphant in WKD Speed Challenge CSI 4* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera– February 10, 2023 – Dutch rider, Sanne Thijssen (NED) flew around the WKD Big Tour, FEI, Longines Ranking class today. She was riding ’Con Quidam RB’, the lovely stallion who is now 17 years old and is by ‘Quinar Z’, with the dam sire ‘Cardino […]

Johnny Pals Powers to Victory at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 13, 2023 – Johnny Pals (NED) and Beau van de Hagenhorst Z won Friday’s Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* for the CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A. Trophy. The Dutchman was supreme against 65 other combinations in the challenge against the clock, daring […]

Lars Kersten & Hallilea Fly the Highest in €25,500 KBC Bank & Insurance CSI 5*-W

Mechelen, Belgium – December 28, 2029 – No less than 42 riders started in the exciting €25,500 KBC Bank & Insurance five-star competition. There was no shortage of spectacle: It was a competition to die for and top-level sport. At a height of 1.50m, 13 combinations could remain […]

Remco Been & Holland vd Bisschop Triuphant in $202,900 PKO Bank Polski Grand Prix CSI 3*-W

Poznan, Poland – December 18, 2022 – Fifty riders from 12 countries took part in the PLN $202,900 PKO Bank Polski Grand Prix CSI 3*-W, for the prize of PKO Bank Polski, under the patronage of the Mayor of PoznaÅ„, counting for the world rankings, Cavaliada Tour and […]

Jur Vrieling & Griffin van de Heffinck Fly the Highest in €25,650 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2*

Riesenbeck, Germany – December 11, 2022 – Course director Phil Schmauder (GER) and his team set up the last Grand Prix of the year, the €25,650 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2* at the Christmas decorated event hall of Riesenbeck International – and it was a tough one. […]

Maikel van der Vleuten Victorious in the €40,000 VDL Groep Prijs CSI 4* at Maastricht

Maastricht, The Netherlands – November 04, 2022 – To the delight of spectators from the host nation, the opening day of the Jumping Indoor Maastricht CSI 4* was dominated by Dutch riders, claiming the most important wins for a true Dutch party! Moreover, Dutch riders took the first […]

Two Legends Propel the Valkenswaard United to Pole Position at Global Champions League of Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany – May 26, 2022 – Show jumping legends John Whitaker (GBR) and Marcus Ehning (GER) showed their true class in a knife-edge GCL of Hamburg, after today’s first-round saw 4 teams finish on a clean sheet and five teams just a rail behind. With time a […]

A Fairytale Victory by Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB in €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Madrid CSI 5*

Madrid, Spain – May 14, 2022 – It was a day Sanne Thijssen (NED) will never forget as she took the biggest win of her career with her ‘horse of a lifetime’ Con Quidam RB in a dramatic €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Madrid CSI 5*. […]

A Magical Peformance by Harrie “Houdini” Smolders & Bingo du Parc to Win at the Zangersheide Z-Tour CSI 3*

Lanaken, Belgium – April 16, 2022 – After we were able to enjoy a lot of beautiful sport in the past few days during this closing week of our 2022 Zangersheide Z-Tour, on Saturday afternoon, it was time for the first Longines Ranking class of the weekend. Fifty-six […]

Maikel van der Vleuten & Elwikke Excel in €25,500 Stal Hendrix Prix CSI 2* at Peelbergen

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 […]

Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB Supreme in €95,200 Horseware Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 13, 2022 – The €95,200 Horseware Grand Prix CSI 4* held the crowd enthralled from start to finish to conclude the 2022 Andalucía Sunshine Tour.  In the end, it was Sanne Thijssen (NED) and Con Quidam RB who claimed top honors […]

Mel Thijssen & Cartolana 2 are Number One in the €51,300 Grand Prix of VillaMoura CSI 3*

Vilamoura, Portugal – February 06, 2022 – Mel Thijssen (NED) and Cartolana 2 mastered the course and the competition to be crowned number one in the €51,300 Grand Prix of VillaMoura CSI 3* this Sunday during the second week of the VillaMoura Atlantic Tour at the VillaMoura Equestrian […]

Mel Thijssen & Florida Balia NL Top €25,500 Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* at VillaMoura

Villamoura, Portugal – January 28, 2021 – Mel Thijssen (NED) and Florida Balia BL rode towards victory in the €25,500 Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* on Friday during the first week of the VillaMoura Atlantic Tour at the VillaMoura Equestrian Centre. Thijssen teamed up with the 2010 bay Dutch Warmblood mare (Bustique x Lux […]

Bart Bles & Kriskas DV Triumphant in $480,500 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix CSI 4*-W

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 09, 2022 – It was a Super Sunday for Bart Bles competing in CSI 4*-W classes at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club. After winning the $130,400 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*-W just a few hours earlier, this time, the Dutchman teamed […]