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A Double Victory for Olivier Robert in €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Italy CSI 5*

Rome, Italy – September 18, 2021 – Under bright blue skies in the ancient city of Rome, Olivier Robert (FRA) secured his second win of the season as he rocketed to the top in the power-packed €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Italy CSI 5* with […]

Nicolas Delmotte & Urvoso du Roch Dash for the Cash in €200,000 RWE Prize of North Rhine – Westphalia CSIO 5*

Aachen, Germany – September 17, 2021 – Course Designer, Frank Rothenberger, had set the riders in the RWE Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia a pretty tricky task. Only three riders amanged to jump clear: Rolex Grand Slam winner Scott Brash (GBR), Olympic participant Nicolas Delmotte (FRA) and Jana Wargers, who […]

Constant van Paesschen & Diaz du Thot Dazzle in €25,400 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* at Hubside Jumping

Grimaud, France – September 16, 2021 – Belgian victory in the CSI 5* – 1.45m class of the day! Constant Van Paesschen (BEL) and Diaz du Thot were the fastest to finish the course proposed by Javier Trenor Paz (ESP), still leaving all the poles up for victory […]

Darragh Kenny & Volnay du Boisdeville Victorious in €26,000 Prize of StädteRegion Aachen CSIO 5*

Aachen, Germany – September 15, 2021 – For the second day in a row Darragh Kenny (IRL) was victorious at the CHIO Aachnen. The Irishman couldn’t praise Volnay du Boisdeville enough, who is incredibly swift for his calibre, as they went into the lead shortly before the end […]

Steve Guerdat & Venard de Cerisy Soar to Victory in $2,500,000 CP International Grand Prix CSIO 5*

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 12, 2021 – The 2021 edition of the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* culminated with the week’s pinnacle class, the $2,500,000 CP ‘International’ Grand Prix CSIO 5*, presented by Rolex. The second Major of the year, as part of the revered Rolex Grand […]

Sydney Shulman & Villamoura Can’t Be Caught in $36,600 GGT Footing Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan – September 10, 2021 – The third day of competition at the Traverse City Tournament of Champions saw a continuation of the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament, presented by The Davis McCullough Foundation. Taking center stage in the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring Friday afternoon […]

Marcus Ehning’s Superstar Stallion Comme il Faut Retires from the Sport

Riesenbeck, Germany – September 04, 2021 – Marcus Ehning’s Comme il Faut, the now 16-year-old son of two legends, Cornet Obolensky and Ratina Z, did his last lap of honor at Riesenbeck International on Saturday afternoon.   ”Comme il Faut is a horse I will always remember in […]

Eduardo Menezes Excels in Recon Metal Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada – September 01, 2021 – The first day of the ‘National’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, opened with the Recon Metal Speed . Hyde Moffat (CAN), and his mount Grafton, had the honour of being the first horse and rider combination to step through the clock tower and […]

François-Xavier Boudant & Brazyl du Mezel are the Best in the €100,000 Hubside Store Grand Prix CSI 4*

Valence, France – August 29, 2021 – On Sunday, thirty-six competitors took part in the Hubside Jumping de Valence Grand Prix CSI 4*. The sun was shining, the grandstands were packed and the audience was enthusiastic.  And rightly so! François-Xavier Bourdant, who was the first double clear in the […]

Harrie Smolders Claims Second Win of the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Hamburg CSI 5*

Hamburg, Germany – August 27, 2021 – There was tension right until the final fence in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Hamburg as Harrie Smolders (NED) secured his second Hamburg title as the only rider to produce a clear round on board Une de l’Othain. […]

Olivier Perreau & Venizia d’Aiguilly Earn Maiden Grand Prix CSI 5* Victory at Hubside Jumping de Valence

Valence, France – August 22, 2021 – France’s Olivier Pereau (FRA) and GL Events Venizia d’Aiguilly ensured that suspense was at its height until the very end of the class, winning the CSI 5* Hubside. Store Grand Prix this Sunday at the Hubside Jumping de Valence (Drôme).   A […]

Gregory Cottard & Cocaine du Val Claim the Gold in €30,000 Hubside Store Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Valence, France – August 21, 2021 – At the end of the day, the discipline’s leaders competed in the main CSI 5* class of the day of the CSI 5 *, a speed class at 1.50m. It was not only necessary to avoid the pitfalls of the course […]

Daniel Geitner & Fazous Take Top Honors in $25,000 Bluegrass Classic

Lexington, Kentucky – August 20, 2021 –  Showjumping competition at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show returned to the Rolex Arena Friday, August 20, to welcome athletes for the $25,000 Bluegrass Classic. As the concluding class of the day, 52 horse-and-rider combinations entered hopeful to close out Friday’s competition […]

It’s a Birthday Win for Bliss Heers & Antidote de Mars in $36,600 Welcome Stake CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan – August 06, 2021 – The penultimate day of CSI 3* show jumping competition at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors, took the form of the $36,600 Welcome Stake CSI 3*. A field of 54 talented international athletes entered the Turtle Creek […]

Sydney Shulman & Villamoura Supreme Again in $72,900 MLSJ Winning Round CSI 5*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 25, 2021 – A super Sunday concluded the second week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF). Besides the $230,000 MLSJ TraverseCity.com Grand Prix CSI 5*, another major CSI 5* class took place. In the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring’s […]

Hyde Moffatt & Grafton Gallop for Gold in $30,000 CI Assante Wealth Management Open Welcome

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – July 22, 2021 – Hyde Moffatt (CAN), emerged victorious in the $30,000 CI Assante Wealth Management Open Welcome held Thursday, July 22, at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. A total of 22 entries challenged the track set for the $30,000 CI Assante Wealth […]

Last Minute Changes to the Belgian Showjumping Team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Brussels, Belgium – July 21, 2021 – The Royal Belgian Equestrian Federation (Equibel – FRBSE / KBRF) has released a statement announcing that Yves Vanderhasselt (BEL) and his mount Jeunesse are not longer part of Belgian Team for the for the upcoming Olympic Games. Vanderhasselt (BEL) and the […]

Abdel Saïd & Arpege du Ru are the Aces in €100,000 Grand Prix CSI 4* at Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 18, 2021 – In an afternoon of non-stop sporting drama Egyptian star Abdel Saïd (EGY) and Arpege du Ru faced down the heavyweights of show jumping to pull off an extraordinary win in the €100,000 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 4* at Tops […]

Conor Swail Soars to Victory in $73,000 Cleghorn Gun Club Grand Prix CSI 2* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina – July 17, 2021 – Conor Swail (IRL) and Vital Chance de La Roque galloped to victory in the $73,000 Cleghorn Gun Club Grand Prix CSI 2* at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC). Forty-four riders pursued the Guilherme Jorge (BRA) designed course with five […]

Marlon Zanotelli & Urban de Rohan Top €25,400 Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 16, 2021 – It was a perfect kick-off to the second summer event at Tops International Arena as speed merchant Marlon Módolo Zanotelli (BRA) set a blistering time to beat on Urban de Rohan in today’s CSI 4* 1.50m speed class at Tops […]

Nicolas Delmotte & Citadin Du Chatellier Turn on the Nitro Again! Triumphant in Speed Challenge CSI 5* at Dinard

Dinard, France – July 16, 2021 – The second day of competition at the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* offered top-level riders engaged two opportunities to shine on the grass arena and it was Nicolas Delmotte (FRA) Citadin du Chatellier who shone the brighest, claiming top honors […]

Marie Pellegrin & Valentino des Bleus Victorious in €25,400 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*

Grimaud – Saint Tropez, France – July 10, 2021 – Marie Pellegrin (FRA) and Valentino des Bleus were victorious last Saturday at the Hubside Jumping – Grimaud-Golfe de Saint-Tropez, claiming top honors in the €25,400 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*. In the jump-off, Pellegrin dared her twelve-year-old chestnut […]

François Mathy Jr. & Uno de La Roque Conquer €100,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 4*

Grimaud – Saint Tropez, France – July 11, 2021 – For the second week in a row, Belgian got the best of France at the French Riviera near Saint Tropez. Francois Jr. Mathy (FRA) and Uno de La Roque were responsible for the feat, galloping to the top […]

Julien Epaillard & Calgary Tame Claim €26,200 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 2*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 11, 2021 – The first ‘summer event’ at Tops International Arena on Sunday featured two Grands Prix and a Final that offered the audience and viewers at home great and exciting top-class sport. And what a thrill, what a battle in the beautiful and […]

Strategy Pays off! Nicolas Delmotte & Urvoso du Roch Ride to Victory in €300,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Chantilly CSI 5*

Chantilly, France – July 11, 2021 – The €300,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* was the high point of this first Masters of Chantilly: a beautiful class with a beautiful course, where the priority was the horses’ welfare. There were some faults, but all of them light, some […]

Nicolas Delmotte & Citadin du Chatellier Fly the Highest in €24,400 Henders & Hazel Prize CSI 5*

Chantilly, France – July 10, 2021 – “I’m going to frame this rosette.” This rosette, as green as her jacket, is the first one that the very smiling Fanny Skalli (FRA) has just won for her very first CSI 5* with Jonka, nicknamed the Duchess. It was the reward […]

Vincent Lambrecht & S&L Rocky Supreme in €26,200 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*

Knokke-Heist, Belgium – July 09, 2021 – It was another beautiful day at Knokke Hippique today offering top sport, sunny weather and lifestyle. The Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* presented by Baobab, was a real highlight of the day with a great field of riders. In total 79 […]

Dominique Hendrickx & Vintadge de La Roque Dash for the Cash in €26,100 STX Motorhomes Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Knokke-Heist, Belgium – July 08, 2021 – Knokke Hippique is back for week three at the beautiful Belgian seaside. Today was the first day of qualifying classes for the this weekend’s Grand Prix classes.  The qualifier for the Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by STX Motorhomes, was run […]

Valdocco des Caps to Abdullah Al Sharbatly

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – July 06, 2021 – A top ride will be seen carrying the Saudi Arabian colors; Valdocco des Caps (Number One D’iso x Quidam de Revel). It was prince Turki Bin Mohammed of Old Lodge who acquired the horse, adding another great horse to the […]

Lucy Deslauriers & Billy de Beaufour are the Best in ABN Amro Prize CSIO 5* at Rotterdam

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – July 02, 2021 – The winner of Friday’s opening competition was American rider Lucy Deslauriers (USA) with Billy de Beaufour. In the ABN AMRO prize CSIO 5*, riders had to complete a course with two phases. Twenty-four combinations entered the arena, of which 14 […]