Tag: Showjumping

“Ventago is on Fire!” Abdulrahman Alrajhi Victorious on Opening Day of Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha

Doha, Qatar – February 29, 2024 – The Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha CSI 5* & CSI 3* commenced with a bang today at the prestigious Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, as the crowd was treated to an electrifying display of top sport and entertainment. With 32 […]

Longines EEF Series Back for Fourth Season – Calendar of Events Announced

Zaventem, Belgium – February 29, 2024 – The Longines EEF Series is back for its fourth edition, offering a summer-long Nations Cup competition and a dazzling final in Warsaw. Gorla once again kicks things off for the 8 regional qualifiers, in which two new events enter the calendar. […]

Cian O’Connor Secures Deal on Two of His Olympic Hopes

Keysoe International launching the Keysoe Athlete Development Academy Invest in Irish Rider’s Horses. Batterstown, Ireland – February 29, 2024 – Following a remarkable run of form in Florida this season, Ireland’s Cian O’Connor (IRL) is preparing his top horses, Maurice and Fermoy, for possible selection for the Irish show jumping team that […]

It’s On! Stellar Lineup to Set the Stage on Fire at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha!

Doha, Qatar – February 29, 2024 – The anticipation is palpable as the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) gears up for its inaugural event of the 2024 season, set to take place from February 29 to March 2. As the world’s top riders converge on the Longines Arena […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

Doha, Qatar – February 29, 2024 – The countdown is over! It’s showtime for showjumping with horsepower of the highest caliber as the first leg of the 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL) take off this Thursday at the futuristic and amazing Al […]

Carlos Hank Guerreiro Gallops for the Gold in the $62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 25, 2024 – Five-star show jumping came to a close in the International Arena with 55 pairings geared up to race against the clock in the $62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 5*- 1.50m. Once again, 11 duos did their all to advance on to […]

Ali Ramsay Races towards Victory in the $32,000 San Marcos Training Classic CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 25, 2024 – Ali Ramsay (CAN) took over the ride aboard Godfather B Belesbat at the beginning of the circuit, and it hasn’t taken the pair long at all to begin racking up FEI victories together. On Sunday of Desert Circuit 7, presented […]

Youhorse.auction Shows Up with Another Special Collection

Whether you are an amateur rider, a professional rider, a breeder, trader or investor. You can succeed in the March edition of the Dutch Youhorse.auction. “We dare to say that we have another very strong collection. Many professionals are starting to salivate over the horses we offer. The […]

Malin Baryard-Johnsson & H&M Indiana Impress the Most in the €410,000 CHI Al Shaqab Grand Prix CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – February 24, 2024 – A fantastic week of top sport came to an end last Saturday at the stunning Al Shaqab and it was Malin Baryard-Johnsson (SWE) and H&M Indiana who brought spectators from all over the world, Qatari authorities and even royalty to their […]

Gregory Wathelet & Mr. Europe Strike Gold Again in the $40,000 Buchalter National Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – February 24, 2024 – Looking through the start list for the jump-off of the $40,000 Buchalter National Grand Prix, one may have thought this was an elite international class. Kyle King (USA) with Etalon. Conor Swail (IRL) with Vital Chance de La Roque. Gregory […]

Laura Chapot & Chandon Blue Race to the Front of the $62,500 Ethel M. Chocolates Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 25, 2024 – Competition during the Lugano Diamonds-sponsored Week 7 of the 2024 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) culminated in the $62,500 Ethel M Chocolates Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday afternoon with a win from Laura Chapot (USA). WEF plays host to 13-weeks […]

Simon McCarthy & Gotcha Gallop for the Gold in the $32,000 Ethel M. Chocolate CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 22, 2024 – The $32,000 Ethel M Chocolates Qualifier CSI 2* closed out competition in the International Arena on Friday during the seventh week of the 2024 Winter Equestrian Festival as Simon McCarthy (IRL) topped a 17-horse jump off with longtime partner Gotcha. […]

Two One-Two Finishes! Conor Swail’s Maestry is Shown in the $25,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, California, USA – February 22, 2024 – The only thing better than a one-two finish at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) is two one-two finishes on the same day. That’s precisely what Conor Swail (IRL) did on Thursday of Desert Circuit 7, presented by TALUS. Besides the […]

Petronella Andersson Drives Away from the Competition in the €56,980 Volkswagen Prize CSI 5*-W

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 23, 2024 – Swedish girl power was on display in Friday’s World Cup qualifier at the Gothenburg Horse Show CSI 5*-W. Petronella Andersson (SWE) from Höllviken in the very south of Sweden, based in Belgium with Stephex Stables, went out as the penultimate rider […]

Déjà Vu! Rodrigo Pessoa & Chili Back on Top in the $65,000 Howard Leasing Grand Prix CSI 2*

Myakka City, Sarasota, Florida, USA – February 24, 2024 – After future equestrian stars stole the show during the leadline class in the Lakeside Arena, thirty horse-and-rider pairs from nine countries vied for the top spot in the TerraNova Winter Series II $65,000 Howard Leasing Grand Prix CSI 2*. […]

Willem Greve Gallops towards the “Highway of Victory” at the Gothenburg Horse Show

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 24, 2024 – He had some of the world’s fastest riders behind him. Willem Greve (NED) rode as if his life depended on it and clinched the victory in the €164,880 Gothenburg Trophy CSI 5*-W. The win was a bit of a surprise for […]

Patrick Bölle & Caramba de Janeiro Conquer the €105,500 PKO Bank Polski Grand Prix CSI 4*-W

Kraków, Poland – February 25, 2024 – The feature class of the Cavaliada Tour Kraków, the €105,500 PKO Bank Polski Grand Prix CSI 4*-W, was won by Germany’s Patrick Bölle (GER) riding Caramba de Janeiro. Home athlete Marek Waclawik (POL) celebrated the biggest success in his career so far, […]

Young Lars Kersten Overcomes Swedish Heavyweights to Win World Cup Grand Prix of Gothenburg!

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 25, 2024 – Swedish superstars Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and Peder Fredricson (SWE) had to settle for the minor placings when young Dutchman, 24-year-old Lars Kersten (NED), stole the show today at the fourteenth and final leg of the 2023/2024 Longines FEI Jumping World […]

Bravo! Impressive Italian Grand Prix Win as Emanuele Camilli & Odense Odeveld Reign in Vejer de La Frontera

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 25, 2024 – Bravo, impresive Italian!The clear winner of the €105,675 Junta de Andalucía Grand Prix CSI 4* on Sunday at the 30th edition of the Andalucía Sunshine Tour was Italian, Emanuele Camilli (ITA), riding  Odense Odeveld (Diamant de Semilly xQuerlybet […]

Kara Chad & Igor GPH Impress the Most in Small Grand Prix of Vejer de La Frontera CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 24, 2024 –  Kara Chad (CAN) made the most of being the last to go in a 12-horse jump-off in the €28,900 Small Grand Prix CSI 4* on Saturday at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour. With many top riders in the class, […]

Jérôme Guery & Careca LS Elite Class-Act Performance Tops €55,725 GHG Grand Prix CSI 3*

Olivia Nova, Valencia, Spain – February 25, 2024 – The third and last week of Spring MET II 2024 at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Spain came to an end with a Belgian victory in Sunday’s €55,725 Grand Prix CSI 3* – 1.50m, presented by CHG – Constucciones […]

Richard Vogel & United Touch S Untouchable in the $385,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 24, 2024 – Winning was a matter of fractions for Germany’s Richard Vogel (GER) and United Touch S in the $385,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI5* during ‘Saturday Night Lights’ at Wellington International’s Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) on February 24. WEF hosts 12 weeks of FEI […]

Luck of the Irish Strikes Again for Daniel Coyle in the $100,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 24, 2024 – The atmosphere was electric for what possibly was the most thrilling grand prix yet during the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The $100,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI3* drew spectators and exhibitors alike to the WEC Grand […]

Andre Thieme Pilots Paule S the Top in the $75,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA –  February 24, 2024 – The skies parted and the sun shone as the over the Grand Prix ring on the penultimate day of the sixth week of competition at Hits Post Time Farm. The Hits Ocala series spans across ten weeks with all levels of […]

Ingrid Gjelsten & VDL Edgar M Score Their First California Win in the $117,000 Talus Grand Prix CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 24, 2024 – If you looked through the start list for the $117,000 Talus Grand Prix CSI 3* on Saturday night of Desert Circuit 7, presented by TALUS, you may have recognized a special name and picked him as your winner. VDL Edgar […]

Cathleen Driscoll Dashes & Dazzles in the $62,500 Bainbridge Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 22, 2024 – International show jumping competition at Wellington International commenced on Friday morning with the $62,500 Bainbridge CSI 5* 1.50m speed where Cathleen Driscoll (USA) piloted Flotylla to another fast victory. The pair have been a force to reckon with since the […]

Gabriel de Matos Machado Nips Heavyweights to Win the $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 21, 2024 – Gabriel de Matos Machado (BRA) and Legaland Sandro got off to the perfect start on the opening day of the seventh week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. The first five-star challenge of an exciting week was […]

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 […]