Tag: Selle Français

Nicolas Delmotte Gets France to the Perfect Start in the Loire-Atlantique Prize CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 06, 2024 – France got off to the perfect start on Thursday at the 2024 Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5*. Early in the day, in the first event of the CSIO 5*, Nicolas Delmotte (FRA), riding Citadin du Chatelier, a 12-year-old Selle Français, […]

Karl Cook & Caracole de La Roque Turn on the Afterburner to Win the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Rome CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 26, 2024 – With a breathtaking last-to-go round, America’s Karl Cook (USA) and the super-mare Caracole de La Roque scorched to victory in this afternoon’s €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Rome CSIO 5* at the CSIO 5* of Rome – Master d’Inzeo at Piazza […]

Italian Supremacy! Lorenzo de Luca & Cash du Plessis Power Past the Field at Piazza di Siena

Rome, Italy – May 23, 2024 – Lorenzo de Luca (ITA) produced the second Italian victory of the opening day at the CSIO 5* of Rome – Master d’Inzeo 2024 with a scorching early round from Cash du Plessis that proved too good for the rest of the field in the ENI Speed Challenge […]

Emeric George & Gloria Mercoeur Claim the First Win at Piazza di Siena

Rome, Italy – May 23, 2024 – Emeric George (FRA) claimed the first win of the week at CSIO Rome – Master d’Inzeo 2024 at Piazza di Siena this morning when galloping to victory in the €28,200 Safe Riding Winning Round CSIO 5* partnering the young mare Gloria Mercoeur. The 35-year-old Frenchman pinned Olympic […]

Cathleen Driscoll & Arome Dominate to Win the $125,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix CSI 3* at Kentucky Spring Classic

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 18, 2024 – The ladies ruled the ring again as international show jumping action at the Kentucky Horse Park concluded on Saturday with the $125,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, during the Kentucky Spring Classic. The […]

Roger Yves Bost Blazes to Victory in the €105,500 Copa S.M. El Rey CSI 5* at Madrid

Madrid, Spain – May 18, 2024 – Taking his second win in the Copa S.M. El Rey CSI 5*, presented by Caser Grupo Helvetia Trophy, Roger Yves Bost (FRA) aboard Ballerine du Vilpion took top honours in the 48th edition of this prestigious event at the Longines Global […]

Erynn Ballard Blazes Again for Top Honors in the $38,700 Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* at Old Salem Farm

North Salem, New York, USA – May 11, 2024 – Erynn Ballard (CAN) made quick work of Alan Wade’s 15-effort track in Saturday’s $38,700 Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, riding her way into the jump-off with two Ilan Ferder entries, Hero and Fave D’Authuit. In the end, she returned to the winner’s circle […]

Hamburg Derby Dreams! Dune du Ru Propels Emeric George to First in Deutsche Kreditbank Qualifier CSI 4*

Hamburg, Germany – May 10, 2024 – Emeric George (FRA) is 35 years old, comes from France and has one goal: He wants to win the 93rd German Jumping Derby presented by Idee Kaffee. No Frenchman has ever won this traditional derby. “That’s why I’m here,” he smiled in […]

From Four-Month Break to the Winner’s Circle: Venard de Cerisy Victorious with Steve Guerdat in Hamburg!

Hamburg, Germany – May 10, 2024 – After a break from competitions for almost four months Venard de Cerisy started again with 1.30 meter jumping and competed in his first big course of the season in Hamburg: in the €57,000 Agria Flottbek Prize 5Star CSI 5*, the qualification for […]

Nayel Nassar Claims Victory in $38,700 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Old Salem Farm

North Salem, New York – May 9, 2024 – Egypt’s Nayel Nassar (EGY) claimed victory in the $38,700 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at the 2024 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows on Thursday, putting in a speedy 25.52-second time over Alan Wade’s 15-effort course aboard Dorado de Riverland. The Old Salem Farm Spring […]

Laura Kraut & Calgary Tame are the Conquerors of the Manama Rose Show Stakes CSI 5*

Windsor, England – May 05, 2024 – The 2024 Royal Windsor Horse Show drew to a close today after an incredible five days of top class equestrian action with America’s Laura Kraut (USA) victorious in the morning’s Manama Rose Show Stakes CSI 5*. The Manama Rose Show Stakes […]

“Never Seen Anything Like It!” Julien Anquetin Storms to Victory at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Shanghai CSI 5*

Shanghai, China – May 03, 2024 – Day one of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Shanghai came to a close with Julien Anquetin (FRA) and 9-year-old Farah Tame taking the top spot in the €56,800 LGCT Shanghai Speed Challenge CSI 5*- 1.45m speed class by less than half […]

From Injury to Victory! Costa Diam Propels Jordan Coyle to First in the Equine Tack & Nutritionals Speed CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 20, 2024 – Ireland’s Jordan Coyle (IRL) guided Costa Diam to victory in the $32,000 Equine Tack & Nutritionals Speed Challenge CSI 3*– 1.45m on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village on Saturday after a year-long recovery from injury for the mare. The comeback […]

Cassio Rivetti & Chagall de Toscane Thrive in the $62,500 Bleheim Spring Classic I Grand Prix CSI 2*

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – April 07, 2024 – The first week of spring competition at Blenheim EquiSports came to an exciting conclusion on Sunday afternoon, April 7, as Brazil’s Cassio Rivetti (BRA) and Chagall de Toscane jumped to victory in the $62,500 Blenheim Spring Classic Grand Prix […]

Michael Duffy Defies the Course to Win the €350,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Miami Beach CSI 5*

Miami Beach, Florida, USA – April 06, 2024 – With not a dry eye in the house and against the iconic backdrop of Miami Beach, Michael Duffy (IRL) and Claptonn Mouche secured their first-ever Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix victory. The duo’s remarkable win was highlighted by […]

Conor Swail & Vital Chance de La Roque Charge to the Top in the $32,000 Welcome Stake CSI 2*

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – April 05, 2024 – Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL) has started the 2024 Blenheim EquiSports season the same way he ended the 2023 season: winning. On Friday, April 5, Swail and Vital Chance de La Roque sped to victory in the $32,000 Welcome Speed […]

A Nitro-Charged Win by Nicola Pohl & Arlo de Blondel at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – March 22, 2024 – Nicola Pohl (GER) turned on the nitro with Arlo de Blondel towards victory in the €29,100 Dammann Reitplatz & Sportplatzbau Trophy CSI 3* on Friday during the third week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*. Overcoming 82 other […]

Daniel Bluman & Cachemire de Braize Blaze Triumphantly at the TerraNova Equestrian Center

Myakka City, Sarasota, Florida, USA – March 15, 2024 – Daniel Bluman (IRL) and Cachemire de Braize got off to the perfect start last Friday at the TerraNova Equestrian Center, claiming first place in the $32,000 Galati Yacht Sales Welcome Speed CSI 2* to kickoff international competition during […]

Blood Earns the Diamond! Julien Anquetin is the Ace of the €400,000 Hermès Grand Prix CSI 5*

Paris, France – March 18, 2024 – The statue of the French general Maréchal Joffre situated in front of the Military Academy at the entrance to the Grand Palais Éphémère, doubtless appreciated the showstopping spectacle. The grand finale of the fourteenth edition of the Saut Hermès, the €400,000 […]

Eiken Sato on Top Again! Daloa du Banco Propels Him to Win Sergio Grasso Small Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 16, 2024 – Eiken Sato (JPN), who had already won the Celeste Trophy CSI 4* with Melypso Blue PS FRH on the 14th of March, is having an excellent week .  He had another brilliant win today in the €29,100 Sergio […]

Edward Levy & Confidence d’Ass Conquer the Prix du Grand Palais CSI 5*

Paris, France – March 15, 2024 – Late morning this Friday, French rider Edward Lévy (FRA) won the €28,200 Prix du Grand Palais CSI 5*, the first event of the Saut Hermès, hosted in the Grand Palais Éphémère arena. Riding Confidence d’Ass, a 12-year-old French Saddle mare, the […]

Kaitlin Campbell & Palina de L’Escaut Triumphant in the $32,000 Frontier Farms Classic CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – March 10, 2024 – Kaitlin Campbell (USA) felt that she had just had a few too many instances of an unlucky rail in top competition throughout Desert Circuit so far, but she changed her fate during Desert Circuit 9, presented by Kubota. Aboard her longtime partner Palina de L’Escaut, […]

Kevin Staut & Visconti du Telman Part Ways But Ride Triumphantly in Gothenburg!

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 23, 2024 – The French dominated when the weekend’s first international jumping classes were decided in Scandinavium. Julien Anquetin had already won the €28,380 Hööks Prize CSI 5*-W and in the evening’s 1.50 class Kevin Staut (FRA) won with flying colours – as well […]

France Gets off to a Flying Start as Julien Anquetin Flies High in the €28,380 Hööks Prize CSI 5*-W

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 23, 2024 – The French dominated when the weekend’s first international jumping classes were decided in Scandinavium. In this week’s first international show jumping class presented by Hööks, the €28,380 Hööks Prize CSI 5*-W, riders got to know the arena and warmed up for […]

Ben Maher & Dallas Vegas Batilly Marvel in the $116,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 22, 2024 – British Olympic champion Ben Maher was able to stake his claim on the week 7 round of the Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup riding Dallas Vegas Batilly on Thursday at Wellington International’s Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The Lugano Diamonds-sponsored week brought […]

Karime Perez Nuñez & Dolcevita de Lacke Top BrainJuice U25 Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 18, 2024 – Rainstorms brought show jumping competition to the VanKampen Covered Arena on Sunday to close out the KASK-sponsored Week 6 at Wellington International’s Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The highlight class of the day welcomed up-and-coming talent in the $31,000 BrainJuice Grand […]

Gregory Wathelet & Beau Gosse du Park Charge to First in the Californian Desert

Thermal, California, USA – February 15, 2024 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) made waves on the grass field as well Thursday of Desert Circuit 6, presented by IDA Development and Barnwalkers, scoring a win with Beau Gosse du Park in the $25,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic. Wathelet brought a […]

Mariana Frauches Chaves Flies to First in the €30,950 Longines Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi CSI 2*

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – February 10, 2024 – Frauches flies to first! It was a female top three in the final class of the third day of the President of UAE Showjumping Cup CSI 5* & CSI 2* at the Al Forsan International Sports Resort. The […]

Karime Perez Nuñez & Felicie de Coquerie Score Career Win in the $32,000 1/st Racing Qualifier CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 09, 2024 – The $32,000 1/ST Racing Qualifier CSI 2* lit up jumper competition in the International Arena on Friday as Karime Perez Nunez (MEX) topped a field of 57 horse-and-rider combinations. Gregory Bodo (FRA) designed a track worthy of its competitors but advanced 15 […]

Conor Swail & Vital Chance de La Roque’s Winning Streak Continues in the Californian Desert

Thermal, California, USA – February 08, 2023 – Conor Swail (IRL) is starting week five, presented by Premier Equestrian, the same way he ended week four: winning. Aboard the same mount he won Sunday’s final class on, Vital Chance de La Roque, he won Thursday’s feature class, the $30,000 FarmVet 1.45m […]