Tag: Selle Français

Darragh Kenny & Vertige de Galarzacs Dash to Victory in $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 20, 2021 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Vertige de Galarzacs, owned by Morning Star Sporthorses dashed to the top of podium in the $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic CSI 3* on Saturday, March 20, in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center […]

Jim Ifko & Un Diamant des Forets Supreme Again to Win $50,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 14, 2021 – Besides the $401,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix CSI 5* in the evening, Super Saturday featured another major class during the ninth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Canada’s Jim Ifko (CAN) and Eventyre Farms’ Un Diamant des Forets were […]

Abdel Said & Bandit Savoie Steal the Spotlight in the $401,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 13, 2021 –   Under the lights in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), Abdel Saïd (EGY) and his own Bandit Savoie stole the show with a stunning victory in the $401,000 Fidelity Investments® Grand Prix CSI 5*, on Saturday, […]

Back-to-Back $20,000 Welcome Prix Wins for Kady Abrahamson & Banco du Moulin at WEC Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 12, 2021 – Clear, sunny skies and warm temperatures set the perfect backdrop for another week of exciting equestrian sport as we kicked off Week 10 of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Spectacular 2021. Feature classes began this afternoon with a […]

A Birthday Victory for Kady Abrahamson & Banco du Moulin in the $20,000 WEC Welcome Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 7, 2021 – Feature classes for Week 9 of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Spectacular kicked off this afternoon with 22 entries vying for the win in the $20,000 WEC Welcome Prix. The course for the class was designed by Catsy […]

Abdel Said & Arpege du Ru are the Aces in the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate Classic CSIO 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA  – March 6, 2021 – It was a busy day on Saturday during the eighth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Abdel Said (EGY) and his own Arpege du Ru claimed the victory in the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m Classic CSIO4* at […]

Julien Epaillard & Safari d’Auge Supreme in €51,100 Speed Challenge CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – March 5, 2021 –The third CSI 5* competition of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha saw international combinations rocket around the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. The 1.50m speed class had twenty-six starters and eight of those jumped clear rounds, meaning the riders really […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves & Argan de Beliard Triumph in $137,000 Kubota Grand Prix CSI 3* at Thermal

Thermal, Califoria, USA – February 28, 2021 – Top show jumping competition concluded Week V of Desert Circuit with the $137,000 Kubota Grand Prix CSI 3*. Riders hailing from nine nations challenged course designer, Bernardo Cabral’s (POR) stout 1.55m course set in the picturesque Grand Prix Stadium. After […]

John Whitaker Turns Back the Time aboard Unick du Francport with Win in €51,700 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 28, 2021 – The fifth week of the 2021 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour came to an end on Sunday and one of the all-time legends of the sport stole the spotlight, proving once again that he still has plenty of gas in his tank […]

Nicolas Delmotte & Urvoso du Roch Dominate €51,650 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Oliva Nova

Valencia, Spain – February 28, 2021 – The third and last week of 2021 Spring MET II in Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded with the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 3*. Run under a strict Covid-19 policy and with no audience present, a mix of […]

Julien Epaillard & Safari d’Auge Speed to Another Victory at the Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab 5*

Doha, Qatar – February 27, 2021 – Besides the €410,000 Commercial Bank Grand Prix CSI 5*, presented by Longines, the final day of the 2021 Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab 5* also featured another five-star class. After winning the €25,400 Two-Phase Special Class CSI 5* on the first […]

Kevin Staut & Tolede de Mescam Harcour Soar to Win €148,300 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – February 26, 2021 – The second day of Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab, presented by Longines, provided exhilarating equestrian action, as a star-studded contingent of riders and horses competed at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. The eighth edition of the premier international event organized […]

Nicolas Delmotte & Citadin du Chatellier Turn on the Nitro to Win Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 25, 2021 – Nicolas Delmotte (FRA) and Citadin du Chatellier turned on the nitro to win the Speed Challenge CSI 3* on Thursday during the third week of Spring MET II at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. Riding the 2012 Selle Français bay gelding […]

Julien Epaillard & Safari d’Auge Top €25,400 Two-Phase Special Class CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – February 25, 2021 – Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab presented by Longines 2021, the signature event of Al Shaqab, a member of Qatar Foundation, got off to an exciting start at the iconic Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. The eighth edition of the international event […]

Olivier Perreau & Venizia D’Aiguilly are Victorious at the Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 19, 2021 – Today was an intense day of competition here at the Dehesa Montenmedio installations.  There were classes at all the levels and 6 arenas were at full swing all day.  With Sunday’s Equine America Grand Prix looming on the […]

Morgan Bordat & Uma are the Masters of the Day at the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour CSI 3*

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 19, 2021 – The French flag was raised high above the rest on Friday during the fourth week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Morgan Bordat (FRA) and Uma were at their very best to win the feature […]

Harold Boisset & T’Obetty du Domaine Fly the Highest at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 18, 2021 – The seesaw battle Harold Boisset (FRA) made his presence known once again  at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour, claiming top honors aboard T’Obetty du Domaine in the €25,800 Speed Challenge CSI 3*, one of the qualifiers for the Grand Prix during the second […]

Jim Ifko & Un Diamant des Forets Shine the Brightest in $37,000 Restylane Qualifier CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 12, 2021 – On Friday afternoon, Jim Ifko (CAN) piloted Un Diamant des Forets, owned by Eventyre Farms, to a fast and fault free jump-off round to capture the $37,000 Restylane 1.45m Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2*. Ifko and the 13-year-old Selle Français stallion […]

Darragh Kenny & Urhelia Lutterbach Top $15,000 Turf Tour Grand Prix in Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 05, 2021 – Ireland took the top prize in the $15,000 Turf Tour Grand Prix last Friday at The Ridge in Wellington. Once again, it was up to Darragh Kenny (IRL) to do the honors for the Irishmen, this time teaming up with […]

Sydney Shulman & Villamoura Add Another Blue Ribbon to their Collection in the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 10, 2021 – Sydney Shulman (ISR) piloted Villamoura, owned by Jill Shulman, to the top of the class in the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m CSI 5* to open the fifth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach […]

Jessica Springsteen & Volage du Val Henry Victorious in $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 4* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 06, 2021 – Jessica Springsteen (USA) and Volage du Val Henry, owned by Stone Hill Farm, flew to the top of the podium in the $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic on Saturday, February 6, held on the grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village, as international […]

Thibault Lacrevaz & Calinka de Boyer Top €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2* at Valencia

Valencia, Spain – February 04, 2021 – The French flag stood high above the rest on Friday during the second week of the spring edition of the CES Valencia Tour. Thibault Lacrevaz (FRA) and Calinka de Boyer overcame the favorites in the  €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2*. The […]

Pedro Veniss & Anaya Ste Hermelle Victorious in Jump-off Challenge CSI 2* at Valencia

Valencia, Spain – January 31, 2021 – Pedro Veniss (BRA) and Anaya Ste Hermelle put the brazilian flag higher than the rest on Saturday during the first week of the CES Valencia Tour CSI 2* in Spain. The Brazilian guided the 2006 Belgian Sport Horse (SBS) mare (Andiamo […]

Alexandra Paillot Announces the Retirement of Polias de Blondel

Paris, France – January 28, 2021 – Alexandra Paillot (FRA) has announced the retirement of her top horse Polias de Blondel. Originally, the gelding had been ridden by Ronan Lerat (FRA) who competed him at the 1,2 and three-star level before the Selle Français joined Alexandra in 2014. […]

Francois Lamontagne & Chanel du Calvaire Fly to First in $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 22, 2021 – Hits Post Time Farm welcomed back horses and riders from around the world for the 40th Anniversary of the Hits Ocala Winter Circuit last week. The venue at the ‘Horse Capital of the World’ features 10 weeks of USEF-Rated Hunter/Jumper […]

A Birthday Win for Sydney Shulman & Azilis du Mesnil at Wellington CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 21, 2020 – Sydney Shulman (ISR) turned 26 years old in style with a win aboard Azilis du Mesnil on the Derby Field at Equestrian Village on Thursday, January 21, as CSI3* competition gets underway at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Shulman and […]

Martina Meroni & Rock de Vains Race to Win €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Gorla Minore

Gorla Minore, Italy – December 13, 2020 – Martina Meroni (SUI) and Rock de Vains were the stars of the first week of the Equieffe Christmas Show CSI 2*. The duo claimed top honors in the €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. […]

Shane Sweetnam & Byzance Mail Deliver the Win in $10,000 Bainbridge Open Stake at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 11, 2020 – The $10,000 Bainbridge 1.40m Open Stake was the final class of the day on Friday in the International Arena during the second week of the Holiday Series at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The venue hosted a large pack of 67 […]

Wilfrid Prudhomme & Une Sauterelle Jump to Win €25,550 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain – December 06, 2020 – Wilfrid Prud Homme (FRA) and Une Sauterelle were the winners of the €25,550 Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday during the Barcelona Christmas Tour at the Real Club de Polo de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain. The Frenchman and the 2008 bay […]

Philipp Weishaupt & Asathir Crowned 2020 German Showjumping Champions!

Riesenbeck, Germany – December 06, 2020 – Twelve German riders qualified for the final at the end of the International German Championships in Riesenbeck after two evaluation tests. One came into circulation as the last starter with a dream rating of 0.0 – and seconds later he should […]