Tag: SF

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 […]

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 […]

Richard Howley & Arlo de Blondel Triumphant in €31,350 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – December 06, 2020 – The 2020 autumn-edition of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded on Sunday with the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 2*.  Staged in the beautiful Oliva Nova sand ring, a total of 83 horse-and-rider combinations lined […]

Steve Guerdat & Uranie de Belcour Speed to Win €52,600 Madeleine Winter-Schulze Prize CSI 3*

Riesenbeck, Germany – December 04, 2020 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) was back at the top of the podium yesterday on the second day of the International German Show Jumping Championships CSI 3* & 2*. The Swiss rode Uranie de Belcour to victory in the feature class of the day, […]

Koen Vereecke & Arioso du Bois Conclude Autumn MET II with a Victory in the €45,900 CHG Grand Prix CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 15, 2020 – The second part of the 2020 Autumn Series of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour concluded on Sunday with the CHG Grand Prix CSI 2*. After taking top honors in Friday’s Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*, Belgium’s Koen Vereecke (BEL) continued his […]

One-hundredth of a Second Decides the Winners in $95,100 Crédito Agrícola Grand Prix CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 13, 2020 – One hundredth of a second! That’s what it took for Bryan Balsiger (SUI) and Twenty-two des Biches to steal the spotlight yesterday, winning the $95,100 Crédito Agrícola Grand Prix CSI 4* during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour. […]

Harold Boisset & T’Obetty du Domaine Continue to Dominate at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 12, 2020 – Harold Boisset (FRA) continues to dominate the competition during Autumn Tour Series at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. Once again, the Frenchman teamed up with T’Obetty du Domaine to win €10,375 Speed Challenge CSI 4*. The Frenchman and the 2007 chestnut Selle […]

Eduardo Alvarez Aznar & Rokfeller de Pleville Bois Margot Speed to Win €25,600 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4*

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 11, 2020 – Eduardo Alvarez Aznar (ESP) and Rokfeller de Pleville Bois Margot climbed to the top of the podium yesterday during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Since the feature two-phase class with aggregated penalties had 127 entries […]

Guy Williams & Rouge de Ravel Lead All-British Podium at Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 4*

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 11, 2020 – The British flag was raised high above the rest yesterday during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Since the two-phase class with aggregated penalties had 127 entries and according to FEI rules, it […]

Sergio Alvarez Moya & Valdocco des Caps Victorious in Stephex Group Grand Prix CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 08, 2020 – Last Sunday, Spain’s Mariano Martinez Bastida went off with the Grand Prix victory at  2020-autumn edition of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in Oliva Nova, Spain – today it was his compatriot Sergio Alvarez Moya’s (ESP) turn to succeed. Aboard Valdocco […]

Harold Boisset & T’Obetty du Domaine Strike Again at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 06, 2020 – Harold Boisset (FRA) and T’Obetty du Domaine have had major victories at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in the past and it was no different on Saturday, claiming top honors in the €26,100 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2*, presented by CHG –  Construcciones […]

Business as Usual for Julien Epaillard & Usual Suspect d’Auge with Another Victory at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – October 30, 2020 – It was business as usual for Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Usual Suspect d’Auge on Friday during the second week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Autumn Series. After winning the  â‚¬10,000 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* on Thursday the Frenchman and the 12-year-old Selle Français gelding (Jarnac x Papillon […]

Julien Epaillard & Usual Suspect d’Auge Leave the Competion in the Dust at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – October 29, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Usual Suspect d’Auge triumphed in the €10,000 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* yesterday during the second week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Autumn Series. The speedy Frenchman rode the 12-year-old Selle Français gelding (Jarnac x Papillon Rouge) to […]

Richard Howley & Arlo de Blondel Race to First at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – October 17, 2020 – Richard Howley (IRL) and Arlo de Blondel raced towards victory in the €25,480 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2* for the Emiralia Horse Corporation Trophy on Thursday during the second week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Autumn Tour.  The Irishman and the 10-year-old […]

Martin Fuchs is the Fastest at the Hubside Jumping CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – October 17, 2020 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) closed out the penultimate day of the 2020 Hubside Jumping with a victory in the Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 4* on Saturday during the final week of the Hubside Jumping Fall Tour. The number-two ranked rider in the […]

Guy Williams & Rouge de Ravel Gallop towards Another Win at the Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 3*

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October 16, 2020 – Guy Williams (GBR) and Rouge de Ravel have been on fire at the Vilamoura Champions Tour and the dynamic duo claimed the jackpot for the third time in less than two weeks, this time winning the €25,215 Speed Challenge CSI […]

Julien Epaillard Uses Strategy & Speed to Win Feature Class at the Hubside Jumping CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – October 15, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) was out for the win and revenge today during the first day of the final week of competition at the Hubside Jumping. Today’s feature class was a chess game between two of the fastest riders in the world. […]

Denis Lynch & Spring Dark Shine the Brighest in €30,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2*

Grimaud, France – October 11, 2020 – Denis Lynch (IRL) and Spring Dark shone the brightest to win the €30,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday during the penultimate week of the Hubside Jumping’s Fall Tour. This time, the winner of the €200,000 Hubside Store Grand Prix […]

Guy Williams & Rouge de Ravel Triumph in €25,250 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October 08, 2020 – Before going to win the Grand Prix CSI 3* last Sunday Guy Williams (GBR) and Rouge de Ravel claimed the first win of the week on Thursday, riding to victory in the feature class of the day, held at the […]

Guy Williams & Rouge de Ravel Gallop to Win €51,250 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October 11, 2020 – Guy Williams (GBR) and Rouge de Ravel galloped towards another win during the Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. The duo were the victors of the Grand Prix CSI 3*, the feature class of the the first week […]

Abdel Saïd & Arpege du Ru Pull Out All their Aces to Win at the Hubside Jumping CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – October 11, 2020 – Abdel Saïd (EGY) and Arpège du Ru pulled out all their aces to win the €25,400 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*, the feature class yesterday during the penultimate week of the Hubside Jumping de Grimaud. Riding the 10-year-old chestnut Selle Français […]

Beat Mändli & Vic des Cerisiers Victorious in $137,000 Coca-Cola® Grand Prix CSI 3* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 10, 2020 – Beat Mändli (SUI) and Vic des Cerisiers sliced their way to a win in the $137,000 Coca-Cola® Grand Prix CSI 3* at Tryon International Equestrian Center and Resort (TIEC). The marquis class of Tryon Fall 4 competition saw 49 entries […]

Sydney Shulman & Villamoura Blaze to Win $67,250 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 3* at Tryon

Mil Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 8, 2020 – Sydney Shulman (ISR) and Villamoura left out a few strides to top the largest class held to date at the venue, winning the $67,252 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 3* during the fourth week of the Tryon Fall Series at […]

Taylor Alexander & Ryanair de Riverland Fly to Victory at the Sunshine Tour CSI 3*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – October 03, 2020 – Taylor Alexander (USA) and Ryanair de Riverland rode an amazingly fast round in the jump off to win the Big Class CSI 3* today during the third week of Sunshine Tour’s Autumn Tour. Her round aboard the 15-year-old […]

Julien Epaillard & Usual Suspect d’Auge Fly to Win €35,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 26, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) proved once again why he is considered one of the fastest riders in the world, claiming first place in the €35,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 5* yesterday during the third week of the Hubside Jumping Fall Tour. The “Flying […]

Max Thirouin & Utopie Villelongue Victorious in €26,500 JFC Automobiles Prize CSI 3* at Canteleu

Canteleu, Normandy, Frace – September 25, 2020 – Max Thirouin (FRA) and Utopie Villelongue were the winners of the €26,500 JFC Automobiles Prize CSI 3* yesterday during the Happy Jump International CSI 3*. Riding the 12-year-old chestnut Selle Français mare (Mylord Carthago x Calypso d’Herbiers) advanced to and […]