Tag: Selle Français

Luis Sabino Gonçalves Completes Hat-trick & “Trifecta” in the $100,000 Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – November 18, 2023 – The WEC Grand Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala was brimming with equestrian fans as a field of 34 talented show jumping athletes from around the world vied for the lion’s share of the prize money in the $100,000 Hampton […]

Julien Epaillard Wins Sensational €1.26 Million Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix

Prague, Czech Republic – November 18, 2023 – In a dazzling display of excellence, Julien Épaillard (FRA) and his remarkable horse, Dubai du Cedre, emerged victorious in the prestigious €1.26 million Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix at the GC Prague Playoffs.  The atmosphere inside the arena […]

Harry Charles & Billabong du Roumois Triumphant at the Stuttgart German Masters

Stuttgart, Gemany – November 17, 2023 – In front of 8,000 thrilled spectators on Friday – 3,100 equestrian fans watched two jumping classes earlier in the day – Great Britain’s Harry Charles (GBR) rode his 12-year-old gelding Billabong du Roumois to the win in the Prize of €30,000 […]

Hans-Dieter Dreher Dazzles at the Stuttgart German Masters

Stuttgart, Germany – November 16, 2023 – A highly experienced rider from the region was victorious on Thursday evening at the 37th International Stuttgart Germas Masters Horse Show CSI 5*-W. Competing in the first qualifier for Friday’s Stuttgart German Master CSI 5*-W, the second most important jumping class […]

All in, All Out! Ben Maher & Dallas Vegas Batilly Claim the Jackpot at World Cup in Verona

Verona, Italy – November 12, 2023 – Great Britain’s Ben Maher (GBR) and Dallas Vegas Batilly snatched a sensational victory in the fourth leg of the 2023/2024 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League series in Verona, Italy today. In the eight-horse second-round jump-off it seemed reigning […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves on Fire to Win the $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – November 09, 2023 – The first Saturday night show jumping competition of the 2023 November & December Show Series started off with a bang, bringing in huge crowds of spectators and exhibitors to revel in the thrill of top-level equestrian sport. Portugal’s Luis Sabino […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves Bookends the Podium at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – November 09, 2023 – Luis Sabino Gonçalves of Portugal and Sigma Stables LLC’s Vick du Croisy jump started the 2023 November & December Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with an exhilarating win in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. A competitive field of 29 […]

A Wonderful World Cup Win by Wathelet & His Special “Agent” at Longines Equita Lyon CSI 5*-W

Lyon, France – November 05, 2023 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) stormed to victory with Bond Jamesbond de Hay at the third leg of the 2023/2024 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League in Lyon, France today. All eyes were on Julien Epaillard (FRA) and his 10-year-old mare […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Dzara Dorchival Dash for the Cash in the Boehringer Ingelheim Prize

Lyon, France – November 04, 2023 – Sweden’s world no. 1, Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) shone the brightest in the €26,462 Ingelheim Boehringer Prize CSI 5*-W, riding his excellent Selle Français, Dzara Dorchival.  The reigning world champion had certainly not come to Lyon to make up the numbers! […]

Unstoppable! Julien Epaillard Reigns Supreme in the €100,000 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

Lyon, France – November 03, 2023 – Serving as a dress rehearsal ahead of the Longines FEI World Cup stage on Sunday, Friday’s Longines Grand Prix was won by the one-and-only Julien Epaillard (FRA) riding Dubaï du Cèdre.  It must be said that the competition was fierce between […]

Melanie Cloarec Conquers the Laiterie de Montaigu Prize CSI 2* at Lyon

Lyon, France – November 02, 2023 –Held at the end of the day on Thursday, the €27,510 Laiterie Montaigu Prize CSI 2* was won by Mélanie Cloarec (FRA). The rider from Brittany and her faithful mare Cartouche de Pléville started first in this class against the clock with […]

Harold Boisset & T’Obetty du Domaine are the Heroes in the €52,950 Andalucía Grand Prix CSIO 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – October 29, 2023 – The last day of the Andalucía October Tour III came to an end in great style with the successful French rider, Harold Boisset (FRA), topping off his success here by winning the €52,950 Andalucia Grand Prix CSIO 3*, […]

World Number Two Julien Epaillard Flies to First at the Jumping International Saint-Lô CSI 4*

Saint-Lô, France – October 27, 2023 – World number two climbs to the first spot on the podium! Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Dubai du Cedre claimed the feature class Friday, the €52,600 Prix Ville de Saint-Lô & Saint-Lô Agglo CSI 4* during the Jumping International de Saint-Lô CSI […]

Beat Mändli & Chartraine Pre Noir Chase Victory in the $78,000 Speed Final CSI 5*

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 27, 2023 – Swiss Olympic team silver medalist Beat Mändli (SUI) headlined the feature class on Friday, October 27, at the 2023 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrian™. Riding Chartraine Pre Noir, Mändli outraced the field to win the $78,000 […]

Rene Dittmer Dazzles Again in the $40,000 Accumulator Costume Class!

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 26, 2023 – The 2023 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrian™ heated up on Thursday, October 26, at Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD, where daytime junior hunter competition gave way to the first evening session, featuring the […]

João Victor Castro & Charon van Moeshof Claim the Champagne at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – October 20, 2023 – Top win for Brazil as João Víctor Castro (BRA) with Charon Van Moeshof rode to victory in the €27,400 Ayuntamiento de Barbate Prize CSI 3* on Friday during the Andalucía Sunshine Tour’s October Series at Montenmedio. This talented […]

Harold Boisset on Fire at the Sunshine Tour CSI 3*!

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – October 21, 2023 – It’s another win for the talented French rider Harold Boisset (FRA) here at the III Andalucía October Tour. Riding T’Obetty Du Domaine, this pair already won the very competitive Vejer Trophy here this week and today they continued […]

Conor Swail Bookends the Podium in the $39,000 Two Phase Challenge CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 18, 2023 – Conor Swail (IRL) and Vital Chance were victorious in Wednesday’s $39,000 Two Phase Challenge CSI 3* competition that hosted 63 entries over the Oscar Soberon (USA) course design. Swail had three horses in the top ten: with the […]

Hans-Dieter Dreher & Vestmalle des Cotis Conquer the Bemer Riders Tour Grand Prix of Wiener Neustadt CSI 3*

Wiener Neustadt, Austria – October 08, 2023 – The German top trio of the Bemer Riders Tour, Patrick Stühlmeyer (GER), Michael Viehweg (GER) and Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) traveled to Wiener-Neustadt with one fixed goal: to defend or improve their position in the current ranking. All three made this […]

Harrie Smolders & Deesse de Kerglenn Conquer the Queens Cup – Segura Viudas Trophy CSIO 5*

Barcelona, Spain – September 30, 2023 – Harrie Smolders (NED) rode Deesse de Kerglenn in convincing form to clinch victory in the €52,600 Queen’s Cup – Segura Viudas Trophy CSIO 5*, with a winning round. Out of the 48 riders who entered the competition, 12 of them qualified for […]

Julien Epaillard & Donatello d’Auge Dash for the Cash in the €97,700 City of Barcelona Trophy CSIO 5*

Barcelona, Spain – September 29, 2023 – Julien Epaillard (FRA), riding Donatello d’Auge, has emerged victorious in the €97,700 City of Barcelona Trophy CSIO 5* by completing an impressive second round, setting an unbeatable time for all his competitors. The French rider was the fastest among the nine […]

Gilles Thomas Becomes Belgian Champion in a Masterful Way!

Lanaken, Belgium – September 22, 2023 – Nicola Philippaerts’ (BEL) successor has been announced! Under a radiant sun and with a lot of atmosphere in the crowded stands, this afternoon it was Gilles Thomas (BEL) who was crowned the new Belgian Champion in a masterful way! In the […]

Plans Come Together for Jim Ifko & Un Diamant des Forets in the $38,500 Tbird Qualifier CSI 3*

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – September 21, 2023 – Jim Ifko (CAN) had a plan for the Tbird Qualifier CSI 3* before he even saw the class’s course map. His goal was simply to keep his horse relaxed and to not let too much out of the tank ahead of Saturday’s Grand […]

Rodrigo Pessoa & Eclat du Cerisier Excel in the $30,000 Old Salem Farm Great Oak Grand Prix

North Salem, New York, USA – September 17, 2023 – After winning the $30,000 Old Salem Farm Great Oak Grand Prix with Chili in 2022, Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) successfully defended his title at the 2023 Old Salem Farm September Horse Shows on Sunday, riding Eclat du Cerisier to the top of the leaderboard in a double-clear time […]

Caracole de La Roque Lives Up to the Hype Propelling Karl Cook to Victory in the $650,000 American Gold Cup CSI 5*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 17, 2023 – The 2023 Traverse City Horse Shows season came to a close as Karl Cook (USA) found his golden girl on Sunday. He and Caracole de la Roque stole the show in the $650,000 American Gold Cup CSI 5* , […]

Daniel Bluman & Cachemire de Braize Blaze to Win the $76,000 Grand Prix of Traverse City CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 16, 2023 – It was a busy day on Saturday at the 2023 Major League SHow Jumping of Traverse City – American Gold Cup CSI 5* & CSI 2*. Besides the $400,000 Premier Equestrian Team Competition CSI 5* another major attraction took […]

Alison Robitaille Seals the Deal as Team KPF Find their Stride in the $400,000 Premier Equestrian Team Competition CSI 5*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 16, 2023 – In a nail-biting jump-off, Team KPF earned their first team win of the 2023 Major League Show Jumping season on Saturday evening at Traverse City Horse Shows. The all-American trio of Natalie Dean (USA), Kent Farrington (USA) and Alison […]

Karl Cook & Caracole de La Roque Continue to Rise Winning the $145,100 Agero Grand Prix CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 10, 2023 – Karl Cook (USA) has proven himself a consistent winner in grand prix action with Caracole de La Roque time and time again, despite the partnership still being new. This Sunday, they took the win in the $145,100 Agero Grand […]

Cathleen Driscoll & Arome are the Aces Again at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 08, 2023 – Cathleen Driscoll (USA) continued her fierce winning streak in international competition Friday afternoon at the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament, winning the $38,700 GGT Welcome Stake CSI 3* and further solidifying her lead on the Open Jumper Rider Leaderboard at […]

Dynamic Duo! Super Steve Guerdat & Dynamix de Belheme Crowned European Champions!

Milan, Italy – September 03, 2023 – Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat (SUI) has ridden many great horses during his sparkling career, but after winning individual gold at the 2023 FEI Jumping European Championship in Milan (ITA) today he said his mare, Dynamix de Belheme, is simply the best. With […]