Tag: Showjumping

Pieter Devos Leaps to the Lead of the Longines Global Champions Tour Standings

Pieter Devos (BEL) has retaken the lead in the overall standings of the 2019 Longines Global Champions Tour. The Belgian was the runner-up in the €303,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Saint-Tropez CSI 5* last Sunday and now leads the championship race with just 1 point […]

Next Stop: Longines Global Champions Tour Finals – New York CSI 5*

New York, New York, USA – September 18, 2020 – New York will make its debut on the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL international calendar in 2019 consolidating the circuit’s presence in the USA. From September 27 – 29 New York, one of the world’s powerhouse cities, […]

Jason McArdle & Elicole Race to Win $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – September 15, 2019 – Eighteen horse/rider combinations took to the field on Saturday afternoon to contest the second to last qualifying event in the $25,000 Markel Insurance 1.45m Jumper Series. Following a six-horse jump off, Jason McArdle emerged victorious abroad Elicole, owned by Fairbanks […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Cruise to Win €93,800 Second GCL Speed Class CSI 5* at LGCT of St. Tropez

St. Tropez, France – September 17, 2019 – Kent Farrington (USA) and Creedance won the €93,800 Second GCL Speed Class CSI 5* last Sunday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of St. Tropez CSI 5* in Ramatuelle, France. The American and the 12-year-old chestnut Dutch Warmblood gelding (Lord Z […]

Laura Chapot & Thornhill Kate Thrive in $25,000 Devon Fall Classic Grand Prix

Devon, Pennsylvania, USA. – Sept. 14, 2019 – The highlight event of the 2019 Devon Fall Classic took place on Saturday evening in the Dixon Oval, with 33 competitors trying their hand in the $25,000 Devon Fall Classic Grand Prix. As the local Devon crowd looked on from the […]

Sergio Alvarez Moya & Jet Run Skyrocket to Victory in the €55,000 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Eritrea Equestrian Tour

Busto Arsizio, Italy – September 16, 2019 – Sergio Alvarez Moya (ESP) and Jet Run ran away with the win in the €55,000 Grand Prix CSI 3* yesterday during the Eritea Equestrian Tour CSI 3* in Busto Arsizio, Italy. Sergio Alvarez Moya (ESP) & Jet Run The Spaniard and the […]

Nisse Luneburg & Luca Toni Claim Gold in €75,250 Grand Prix of Paderborn CSI 3*

Paderborn, Germany – September 16, 2019 – Nisse Luneburg (GER) and Luca Toni 27 won the €75,250 Bemer Riders Tour Grand Prix of Paderborn CSI 3* yesterday during the OWL Challenge Paderborn CSI 3* in Paderborn, Germany. On the sunny Schützenplatz in Paderborn, 50 combinations started to run […]

Pius Schwizer & Cortney Cox Cruise to Win €50,700 Grand Prix de la Mairie de Mâcon CSI 3*

Mâcon Chaintré, France – Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Cortney Cox won the €50,700 Prix de la Mairie de Mâcon CSI 3* yesterday during the Mâcon Chaintré Jumping International CSI 3* in France. Pius Schwizer (SUI) & Cortney Cox The Swiss and the 10-year-old chestnut Mecklenburg (Carlo x Espri) earned […]

Beezie Madden & Garant Guarantee the Win in $210,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ New York CSI 4*-W

North Salem, New York, USA – September 15, 2019 – Twice a Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final Champion, Elizabeth “Beezie” Madden (USA) has ridden some exceptional horses, but even she admitted that her expectations were exceeded when 8-year-old Garant jumped her to another Longines victory in New […]

Jessica Springsteen & RMF Zecilie Jump to Glory in €303,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Saint-Tropez CSI 5*

St. Tropez, France – September 14, 2019 – Jessica Springsteen (USA) took the biggest win of her career today with a scintillating victory in the €303,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Ramatuelle/Saint-Tropez CSI 5* in a high calibre 14-strong jump off. Springsteen reigned supreme riding the 12 year […]

McLain Ward & Franka Trichta Fly to First $71,200 Fidelity Investments® Classic CSI 4* at the American Gold Cup

North Salem, N.Y. – Sept. 14, 2019 – Returning for its penultimate day of show jumping competition, the 2019 American Gold Cup CSI 4*-W, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors, LLC, hosted the $71,200 Fidelity Investments® Classic CSI 4* in the picturesque grass Grand Prix Ring on Saturday afternoon, with 52 […]

Molly Ashe Cawley & Balous Day Date Supreme in $35,000 Hermès Sellier Cup at Old Salem Farm

North Salem, New York, USA – September 14, 2019 – The 2019 American Gold Cup, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors, LLC, continued Saturday with its first day of weekend competition, with the $35,000 Hermès Sellier Cup attracting a talented group to the expansive Grand Prix Ring for a shot […]

Haras Rosa Mystica: The Journey to the Top of the Sport

The journey to the highest level of showjumping is not an easy task for any breeder, horse owner nor rider. Having any of your horses taking part in a FEI event, let alone a five-star class at international horse shows, continental championships or even World and Olympic Games, is […]

Laura Mathy & Penta Power to Win Dolce & Gabbana Grand Prix CSI 2* at Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show

St. Tropez, France – September 14, 2019 – Laura Mathy (BEL) and Penta won the €25,000 Dolce Gabbana Grand Prix CSI 2* today during the Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show CSI 5*/2* in St. Tropez, France. Among the 24 competitors starting this Grand Prix, seven pairs managed to […]

Shane Sweetnam & Chaqui Z Soar to Win $75,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier CSI 4*

North Salem, New York, USA – Sept. 13, 2019 – Offering the greatest purse of the 2019 American Gold Cup, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors, LLC, thus far, the $75,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier CSI 4* was the main attraction Friday at Old Salem Farm. Fifty horse-and-athlete challengers contested […]

Pieter Devos & Espoir Excell in €60,700 PremiuMares Prize CSI 5* at LGCT of St. Tropez

St. Tropez, France – September 13, 2019 – Pieter Devos (BEL) and Espoir powered to the Prix PremiuMares win today in the perfect prelude to the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Ramatuelle CSI 5*, Saint Tropez. Devos – who is currently second in the overall LGCT […]

Marco Kutscher & Charco Race to Victory in McLaren Monaco Prix CSI 5* at LGCT of St. Tropez

St. Tropez, France – September 13, 2019 – Marco Kutscher (GER) opened the second day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Ramatuelle, St Tropez CSI 5*/2*, with a spectacular win in the €25,000 McLaren Monaco Prix CSI 5* on his stallion Charco. Taking second place by just over […]

Julie Andrews & Ayrton IV Top €25,000 Auchan Prize CSI 3* at Mâcon Chaintré

Mâcon Chaintré, France – September 13, 2019 – Julie Andrews (GBR) and Ayrton IV won the €25,000 Auchan Prize CSI 3* yesterday during the Mâcon Chaintré Jumping International CSI 3* in France. The Brit and the 14-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood gelding (Cantos x Burggraaf) galloped to victory in […]

Scott Brash & Hello Mr. President Rule in €62,000 First GCL Speed Class CSI 5* at LGCT of St. Tropez

St. Tropez, France – September 12, 2019 – Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello Mr. President won the €62,000 First GCL Individual Speed Class CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of St. Tropez CSI 5*/2* in St. Tropez, France. The Brit and the 10-year-old bay Anglo-European […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili Speed to Victory in Welcome Stake CSI 4* at the American Gold Cup

North Salem, New York, USA – Sept. 12, 2019 – The 2019 American Gold Cup CSI 4*-W, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors, LLC, returned Thursday for its second day of show jumping, which was highlighted by the $36,460 Staller Welcome Stake CSI 4* in the grand grass field. Topping the leaderboard as the […]

Valkenswaard United Turn Up the Heat to Claim Pole Position in Global Champions League of St. Tropez

St. Tropez, France – September 12, 2019 – Valkenswaard United’s experienced combination of Marcus Ehning (GER) with Pret A Tout and Alberto Zorzi (ITA) with Cinsey turned up the heat at GCL Ramatuelle, Saint Tropez, in an electric first round of action this weekend. Spectators were unable to peel […]

One Point Difference Separating London Knights & St. Tropez Pirates Before Saturday’s Showdown

One point is all that separates the London Knights and St. Tropez Pirates in the race for the 2019 Global Champions League title heading to tomorrow’s penultimate leg of the season. With four victories this year, the team from Great Britain leads with a total of 288 points, […]

Ben Maher Leads the Chase for the 2019 Longines Global Champions Tour Season Title

St. Tropez, France – September 12, 2019 – Ben Maher (GBR) is in the driver’s seat at the top of the leaderboard of the 2019 Longines Global Champions Tour standings. The Brit claimed first position after winning the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Rome CSI 5* […]

Hardin Towell & Carlo Kick off American Gold Cup CSI 4*-W with a Victory

North Salem, N.Y. – Sept. 11, 2019 – The 2019 American Gold Cup, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors, LLC, made its triumphant return at Old Salem Farm to commence the event’s 49th installment Wednesday, with FEI competition attracting some of the world’s best horse-and-athlete teams to the pristine grass Grand Prix Ring. […]

Beezie Madden: New Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Live Contender!

In contrast to Saturday’s BMO Nations’ Cup, which was bathed in warm early autumn sunshine, the International Ring was overcast and chilly for the final day of the 2019 CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’. An unprecedented 48 horse and rider combinations contended the week’s showcase class, the CP ‘International’, presented […]

Palm Beach Open CSI 5*/CSI 2* Joins 2020 Palm Beach Masters Series® Lineup

Wellington, Florida, USA – September 7, 2019 – The Palm Beach Masters Series® is excited to announce the newest event to its 2020 lineup. The Palm Beach Open returns to the Series as a brand new CSI 5*/CSI 2* event, March 10-15, 2020. The Palm Beach Open first […]

Schuyler Riley & Quilimbo Win $75,000 AIG Jumper Classic CSI 5* at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – September 06, 2019 – Schuyler Riley (USA) and the Quilimbo won the $75,000 AIG Jumper Classic CSI 5* last Friday during the eighth week of the Hits-on-the-Hudson Series at the Hits Saugerties Horse Park in Saugerties, New York, USA. The American and the  10-year-old chestnut Holsteiner stallion (Quidam […]

Charlotte Barbey & Cardoso Cruise to Win PremiuMares Grand Prix CSI 2* at LGCT of Rome

Rome, Italy – September 08, 2019 – Charlotte Barbey (SUI) and Cardoso won the €25,000 PremiuMares Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome CSI 5*/2* at the Stadio dei Marmi in Rome, Italy. The Swiss and the 12-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood […]

Karl Cook & Fecybelle Fly to Win $100,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Sonoma International

Petaluma, California – September 8, 2019 – Earlier in the week, Karl Cook (USA) had won the CaptiveOne FEI Welcome class on Fecybelle, and mentioned that his goal was really to prepare for the big class on Sunday. His preparation paid off in the culminating class as he and […]

Margie Engle & Royce Triumph in $500,000 Grand Prix CSI 5* at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – September 08, 2019 – It was a beautiful day in the heart of the Hudson Valley where international riders were welcomed into the Wilmington Trust Grand Prix Stadium for the annual  $500,000 Saugerties Grand Prix CSI 5*. The Hits Championship features the richest weekend […]