Tag: Showjumping

Rolex Grand Prix Summer Season Sizzles as it Sets off to the Stephex Masters

London, England – August 18, 2023 – Beyond the prestigious Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, Rolex is the title partner of a number of coveted summer Grands Prix. Over the course of four months, beginning in May, and drawing to a close in August, the world’s best horse […]

Riders & Horses for Major League Show Jumping of Toronto CSI 5*

Toronto, Canada – August 17, 2023 – Toronto is known for being one of the coldest big cities in the Northern Hemisphere but the heat is on this week as Angelstone Tournaments hosts the third leg of the 2023 Major League Show Jumping. The competition will be fierce […]

Riders & Horses for the Summer Fort Classic CSI 3* at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – August 17, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the prancing and dancing has already begun at the Thunderbird Show Park during the Summer Fort Classic CSI 3*. After a stellar week, capped off with the victory in $80,000 The Keg Grand […]

Stories from the Longines EEF Series: Belgium’s Rising Star Gilles Thomas

Brussels, Belgium – August 17, 2023 –Reporter Amy Powell goes behind the scenes to tell the stories of the Longines EEF Series from the people and horses that make up the competition. In this edition, she catches up with Belgium’s Gilles Thomas (BEL) and his ride in the […]

Rolex Grand Slam with Mel Obst: Questions & Answers with Marcus Ehning’s Head Groom

Can you introduce yourself, tell us who you work for, and what your role is? My name is Melina, but most people call me Mel. I have been Marcus Ehning’s groom for the last seven years, both at shows and at home – I do everything! What is […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 17, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the Longines Tops International Arena with the running of the 13th leg of both the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL) championship series. The heat is on as nine of the […]

Contenders Converge for the Summer Fort Classic CSI 3* at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – August 15, 2023 – International competition at Thunderbird Show Park is a special occasion, and Kassidy Keith (CAN) dressed for it. Keith and her CSI3* entry Havana received the Equi-Products Best Dressed Award, receiving a $100 gift card at Tuesday’s FEI jog for the CSI3* Summer […]

Nine of the Top Ten Set to Take to the Skies at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 16, 2023 – The anticipation is building as the equestrian world focuses its attention on the upcoming Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI 5*, set to take place at the iconic Longines Tops International Arena from August 18 to 20. This 13th […]

El Jadida Awaits You for the Fourteenth Edition of the Salon du Cheval!

El Jadida, Morocco – August 16, 2023 – Le Salon du Cheval d’El Jadida is back! From October 17th to 22nd, 2023, the city of El Jadida will host the 14th edition of this prestigious equestrian event under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. With a […]

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

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 16, 2023 – The heat is on this week at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI 5*. There`s much more on the line as the season winds down towards the last three stages of both the individual and team championship race, separating […]

Willie Tynan Takes Top Honors in the $25,000 Hits Grand Prix at Vermont

Manchester, Vermont, USA – August 11, 2023 – Gathering around the Grand Prix Ring at HITS Vermont on Friday afternoon, crowds eagerly anticipated a riveting display of skill as riders vied for victory in the $25,000 Hits Grand Prix. Amidst an exceptionally competitive field, it was Willie Tynan […]

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 […]

An Apple a Day Keeps the Victories Coming for Tracy Fenney in the $100,000 Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix 

Ocala, Florida, USA – August 13, 2023 – The grand finale of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series came to an exhilarating close as 45 of the world’s best show jumping athletes from 12 nations suited up to compete in the $100,000 Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix. Crowd favorites Tracy Fenney […]

Mariano Martinez Bastida & Belano vd Wijnhoeve Z Beat “Favorites” to Win the Grand Prix of Deauville CSI 4*

Deauville, France – August 13, 2023 – Mariano Martinez Bastida (ESP) was considered by many one of the less likely riders to win the feature class of the week during the 2023 Longines Deauville Classi CSI 4*, nevertheless, the Spaniard surprised them, overcoming several of the favorites to […]

Willie Tynan & Seattle Seize the Moment in the $40,000 Hits Grand Prix at Hits Vermont

Manchester, Vermont, USA – August 13, 2023 – Sunday afternoon was spent with a crowd of spectators watching the action unfold in the $40,000 Hits Grand Prix, presented by Hampton Inn. Being the final grand prix of the Hits Vermont circuit, multiple riders put forth their best efforts to […]

Tiffany Foster & Electrique Ride in High Voltage to Win Again in $80,000 The Keg Grand Prix CSI 3*

Langley, British Columbia, Canada — August 13, 2023 — As Tiffany Foster (CAN) exited the Fort Grand Prix Arena sporting a red rosette and a winner’s cooler, a young fan shouted out to her. “Did you win?” she asked. Foster shouted back at her, “Yes!” In fact, Foster ran her […]

Kara Chad Tops Charitable Uryadi’s Village Winning Round CSI 3* at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – August 12, 2023 – Kara Chad (CAN) has had the ride on Easy Boy d’Aubey Z for less than three months. But you wouldn’t have known it watching the pair in the Uryadi’s Village Winning Round CSI 3* 1.45m Saturday at Thunderbird […]

Born to Win: Jessica Springsteen Rocks the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London CSI 5*

London, England – August 13, 2023 – Capturing the hearts and headlines alike, Jessica Springsteen (USA) rocketed to victory in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London CSI 5* with Don Juan van de Donkhoeve as Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) had to settle for second place once […]

Cathleen Driscoll & Magnolia are Magnificent in the $77,300 Grand Prix of Traverse City CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 12, 2023 – Cathleen Driscoll (USA) knew it was her last day competing in Northern Michigan for the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF) on Saturday. So, she knew she had to make it count and she did winning the $77,300 Grand Prix […]

Peder Fredricson Makes Triumphant Return as the Stockholm Hearts Steal the Spotlight in London

London, England – August 12, 2023 – Returning from injury, Peder Fredricson secured the win for the Stockholm Hearts powered by H&M We Love Horses the win after a foot perfect double clear from teammate Olivier Philippaerts (BEL). The world of equestrian sports witnessed an extraordinary triumph at […]

Tiffany Foster & Electrique Charge towards Victory in the $75,900 Steel-Craft Doors CSI 3*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – August 11, 2023 – Tiffany Foster (CAN) recorded her second international win of the week Friday at Thunderbird Show Park, besting a four-horse jump-off aboard 5 Roosters’ Electrique in the Steel-Craft Doors CSI 3* 1.50m. Foster is seeing success at both ends of […]

Katie Kruger Claims the Win in the Tbird Challenge CSI 3*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – August 10, 2023 – The Tbird 1.40m Challenge CSI 3* came down to a match race Thursday afternoon at Thunderbird Show Park. Having the advantageous position of following her lone opponent in Laura Jane Tidball (CAN), Katie Kruger (CAN) knew exactly what she’d […]

David O’Brien & El Balou Old Charge for the Win in the $38,700 Hippodata Speed CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 11, 2023 – As the day drew to a close Friday, David O’Brien (IRL) had one last trick up his sleeve. In a field of 34 entries, O’Brien sped to the win with El Balou Old, owned by Leap Year Farm, in […]

Swiss Celebrate Special Win in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Ireland CSIO 5*

Dublin, Ireland – August 11, 2023 – It has taken 40 years to make it happen, but on Friday Team Switzerland held the Aga Khan Cup CSIO 5* aloft when winning the sixth and last leg of the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Europe Division I series in […]