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Rene Dittmer Slices & Dices to Win the $39,000 Flecha Azul CSI 5* at the Hampton Classic Horse Show

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – August 31, 2023 – With 63 entries representing 15 countries contesting the $39,000 Flecha Azul Speed Stake CSI 5* to prepare for a weekend of competitive sport, claiming the top of the leaderboard was anybody’s game. Rene Dittmer (GER) proved up to the task as he sliced […]

Ben Maher & Dallas Vegas Batilly Hit the Jackpot in the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSIO 5* Presented by Audi

Brussels, Belgium – August 27, 2023 – The event grounds were abuzz with fans eager to witness the highlight of the 2023 Brussels Stephex Masters. Contenders tackled two challenging rounds, with only the top 12 from the initial round advancing to the final showdown. The rider accumulating the […]

Lillie Keenan & Argan de Beliard Cruise to Victory in the $225,000 RBC Grand Prix CSI 5*

Ottawa, Ontario – August 27, 2023 – Lillie Keenan (USA) laid claim to the $225,000 RBC Grand Prix CSI 5* on Sunday, August 27, to close out the Major League Show Jumping Ottawa CSI 5* & CSI 2* tournament at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON. It was […]

Sienna Charles & Valkiry de Zance Victorious at the Brussels Stephex Masters CSIO 5*

Brussels, Belgium – August 24, 2023 – Around 7 PM, the drums of our entertainment crew echoed, signaling the beginning of the first qualification round in the CSI5* competition. 55 competitors challenged each other in a lightning-fast trial over obstacles measuring 1.50 meters high. In total, 19 riders […]

Laura Kraut Conquers Another Win on French Soil at the Longines Deauville Classic CSI 4*

Deauville, France – August 12, 2023 – It seems that the summer season on French soil has brought out the best in Laura Kraut (USA) and her horses. After winning the €100,000 Grand Prix de La Ville de Chantilly CSI 4* about a month earlier and before going on […]

Nicola Pohl Secures Her First Ever Longines Global Champions Tour Victory in London

London, England – August 11, 2023 – The glamorous Longines Global Champions Tour of London CSI 5* kicked off in spectacular fashion today, setting the stage for an exhilarating week of world-class competition. In a heart-stopping moment that had the crowd on the edge of their seats, Nicola […]

Steve Guerdat & Easy Star de Talma Shine the Brightest at the Pôle Hippique de Saint-Lô

Saint-Lô, France – August 05, 2023 – Once a champion, always a champion. Ever since the birth of his daughter, Ella, and the passing away of Bianca, Steve Guerdat (SUI) has dropped out of the top ten positions in the word rider ranking but the Swiss has remained […]

Bertram Allen & Edison de Hus Excel at the Normandie Horse Show

Saint-Lô, France – August 04, 2023 – Ireland prevails! Ireland is one of the winningest nations when it comes to FEI-level showjumping and Bertram Allen (IRL) proved that on Friday during the Normandie Horse Show CSI 3* & CSI 2* at the Pôle Hippique de Saint-Lô. The Irish […]

Alix Ragot Races to First in the €26,200 CRE Bretagne Prize CSI 3* at Dinard

Dinard, France – July 29, 2023 – The Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5*, CSI 3*, continued with 6 events, two on sand and four on grass. Besides the legendary Derby de Bretagne CSI 3*, another CSI 3* competition stole the spotlight, even more as a fellow Frenchman claimed the win. In […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves & Vick du Croisy Claim the $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 29, 2023 – As the storm clouds vanished over the WEC Grand Arena, 32 elite show jumpers representing 13 nations gathered to contest the $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix. Tonight’s jump-off was blistering, with first and second place separated by just two hundredths of […]

Jack Whitaker Leads All-British Podium in The Royal International Salver CSIO 5*

Hickstead, England – July 29, 2023 – It was a British clean sweep in Saturday morning’s €26,200 The Royal International Salver CSIO 5*, with the host nation taking eight of the top nine placings. The win went to 21-year-old Jack Whitaker (GBR) on Equine America Valmy de La Lande, […]

Mathieu Bourdon & Exquise de Ouistreham Conquer the €52,600 Hotel Barrière Grand Prix CSI 3*

Dinard, France – July 30, 2023 – A mythical site, dazzling decorations, flawless organization by the Mars family, generous and faithful partners, a dream start list, great sport and a large, enthusiastic audience: the 10th Jumping International de Dinard has once again lived up to all its promises, […]

Karl Cook & Caracole de La Roque Climb the Ranks to Win the $145,100 Grand Prix of Traverse City CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 30, 2023 – Karl Cook (USA), time after time, proves that it’s never over until it’s over. He did it again Sunday with Caracole de La Roque, a newer ride of his owned by Signe Otsby, stunning the crowd with a blazing-fast […]

Derby Victory in Dinard! Dune du Ru Propels Emeric George to Glory!

Dinard, France – July 29, 2023 – The Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5*, CSI 3*, continued with 6 events, two on sand and four on grass, including the legendary Derby de Bretagne CSI 3*. Once again, the suspense was maintained right up to the last starter, much […]

Julien Gonin & Estrella De La Batia Shine the Brightest at Dinard

Dinard, France – July 27, 2023 – The 111th edition of the Jumping International de Dinard, run masterfully by the Mars family since 2013, got off to a flying start on Thursday, July 27, copiously moistened with the famous Breton showers with seven classes open to CSI1*, 3* and […]

Victor Bettendorf & Simon Delestre Share the Win in the €100,000 Sensormatic Trophy CSI 5* at A Coruña

A Coruña, La A Coruña, Spain – July 16, 2023 – In a story that couldn’t be imagined, Victor Bettendorf (LUX) and Simon Delestre (FRA) tied for first in the €100,000 Sensormatic Trophy CSI 5*. With some of the best riders in the world fronting up to the […]

Steve Guerdat & Easy Star de Talma Top the €97,700 Agria Falsterbo Derby CSIO 5*

Falsterbo, Sweden – July 15, 2023 – After an exciting Friday that featured the €200,000 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Sweden CSIO 5*, it was time for one of the highlights during the Falsterbo Horse Show – the €97,700 Falsterbo Derby CSIO 5*, presented by Agria at […]

Abdel Said & Arpege du Ru Race to First at the Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO 5*

Falsterbo, Sweden – July 13, 2023 – The first day CSIO 5* competitiong at the 2023 Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO 5* got off to a great start on Thursday and it was Abdel Said (BEL) and Arpege du Ru who stole the spotlight, claiming the first qualifier. Starting […]

Alexandra Worthington & De L’Oiseliere Light Up to Win the $39,000 ProElite Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 05, 2023 – The $39,000 ProElite Welcome Stake CSI 3* in Tryon Stadium on Thursday saw 23 competitors challenge the Alan Wade (IRL) course design, with nine clear rounds continuing to the jump off. Alexandra Worthington (USA) won the day with […]

Karl Cook & Caracole de La Roque Cruise to First in the $30,000 Traverse City National Grand Prix

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 08, 2023 – The roster of jump-off riders read more like the lineup one would see in a major international grand prix in Saturday’s $30,000 Traverse City National Grand Prix during week one of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by CaptiveOne […]

Morgan Bordat Beats Two Friends to Win the €60,750 Grand Prix de La Ville de Mâcon CSI 3*

Mâcon Chaintré, France – July 09, 2023 – Fifty-eight combinations were at the start of the Grand Prix 3* de la Ville de Mâcon Sunday afternoon. At the foot of the Château de Chaintré and under the Burgundian sun, the course designed by the French course designer Cédric […]

Hat-trick Hero! Cathleen Driscoll Claims Third Victory in the $145,100 Meijer Grand Prix CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 09, 2023 – As the last few pairs returned to jump off in the $145,100 Meijer Grand Prix CSI 3*, it didn’t appear that the times could get any faster. Cathleen Driscoll (USA), however, had other plans.  Last to go in an eight-horse […]

Edward Levy & Vitôt du Château Victorious at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 07, 2023 – Edward Levy (FRA) got off to a great start at the Longines Tops International Arena on Friday, teaming up with Vitôt du Château for the win the €7,000 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4* there. The Frenchman and the 14-year-old bay Selle Français gelding (Toulon […]

Christian Coyle Wins $30,000 FarmVet Jumper Classic at Lake Placid Horse Shows

Lake Placid, New York, USA – July 06, 2023 – Christian Coyle (IRL) won the $30,000 FarmVet Jumper Classic on Thursday at the I Love New York Horse Show, the second week of the 2023 Lake Placid Horse Shows (LPHS), sponsored by Bainbridge Farms, LLC, and presented by Sea Shore […]

Julien Épaillard & Donatello d’Auge Reign in the €1.5 Million LGCT Grand Prix of the Prince of Monaco CSI 5*

Monaco, Monte Carlo – July 01, 2023 – Renowned Frenchman Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Donatello d’Auge emerged triumphant in the esteemed €1.5 Million Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco CSI 5*. Securing his second LGCT Grand Prix win of the year, just 4 weeks […]

Marc Dilasser & His “Little Lion” Win the Prize of Handwerk CSIO 5* at Aachen

Aachen, Germany – June 28, 2023 – The Wednesday at the CHIO Aachen 2023 kicked off with the Prize of Handwerk CSIO 5*, a 1.45-meter competition against the clock. The winner Marc Dilasser (FRA) from France couldn’t have been more overjoyed.  Marc Dilasser (FRA) headed the field of […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Dzara Dorchival Dash for the Cash in the €26,200 Equestrian Stockholm Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Stockholm, Sweden – June 16, 2023 – The first day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Stockholm CSI 5* saw world number one Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) set the stage for an electrifying weekend of world-class equestrian sport. Making it a home win, von Eckermann riding Dzara […]

Third Time’s a Charm for Alison Robitaille in the $38,700 Downtown Traverse City Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 15, 2023 – Alison Robitaille (USA) returned to Traverse City with some horsepower to spare. In Thursday’s opening FEI class, the $38,700 Downtown Traverse City Speed Challenge CSI 3* – 1.45m, she took the win by nearly a second on Ester de […]

Erynn Ballard is the Best in the $25,000 IDA Development Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 11, 2023 – The ESP June II Show concluded on Sunday at Equestrian Village, signaling the end of the equestrian competition until shows resume in August. Competition ended on Sunday, but only after Erynn Ballard (CAN) and Calypso De Blondel, owned by Ilan Ferder, […]

Abdelkebir Ouaddar & Ceika Malouine are the Masters Again, Winning the $120,000 Maciej Frankiewicz Memorial CSI 4*

Poznań, Poland – June 10, 2023 – Morocco’s Abdelkebir Ouaddar (MAR) triumphed in the $120,000 Maciej Frankiewicz Memorial CSI 4* last Saturday durign the 2023 edition of 4Foulee. Forty-eight horse-and-rider combinations took part in the 1.45m contest, counting for the Longines Rankings – competition for the trophy of […]