Tag: Simon Delestre

Cayman Jolly Jumper’s Pedigree Story by Adriana van Tilburg

Cayman Jolly Jumper (Hickstead – Riva de Pleville x Quaprice Bois Margot, breeder : Nathalie Chevalier), a 13-year-old Selle Français bred gelding known for his sharp reflexes and fiery character, claimed an incredible victory in the Rolex Grand Prix at Dutch Masters – one of the four Majors […]

Delestre’s Winning Streak Continues with a Masterclass at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico City CSI 5*

Mexico City, Mexico – March 27, 2025 – The Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico City CSI 5* & CSI 2* kicked off in electrifying fashion, with an ecstatic crowd witnessing a thrilling showcase of world-class show jumping. In a remarkable feat, Simon Delestre (FRA) once again proved […]

A First for France! Simon Delestre & Cayman Jolly Jumper Claim the €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of ‘s-Hertogenbosch CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 16, 2025 – The Dutch Masters – the highly anticipated first Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of the calendar year – came to a thrilling conclusion this afternoon with the highlight class, the €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of ‘s-Hertogenbosch CSI 5*, […]

Duarte Seabra Supreme in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 3* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – February 28, 2025 – Duarte Seabra (POR) has made the most of his time competing at the 2025 Doha Tour. One of the highlights of his achievements was the victory in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 3* on Friday at the 2025 Longines […]

Delestre Dashes to Victory Again! Simon Supreme in Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – February 27, 2025 – France got off to a flying start last Thursday at the 2025 Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha CSI 5* & CSI 3* as Simon Delestre (FRA) and Moeboetoe vd Roshoeve raced past the competition to the top of the podium […]

Delestre Dazzles! Dexter Fontenis Z Dashes for the Cash with Simon in the €107,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – February 20, 2025 – Simon Delestre (FRA) soared to victory on opening day of the 2025 CHI Al Shaqab, teaming up with Dexter Fontenis Z in the €107,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5*. Fifty-five combinations took part in the 1.50m speed challenge but it was […]

Willem Greve & Highway TN NOP Lead the Way in World Cup at Leipzig CSI 5*-W

Leipzig, Germany – January 19, 2025 – Willem Greve (NED) and the wonderful 13-year-old stallion Highway TN N.O.P. took victory in the Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM  of Leipzig (GER) this afternoon with a sensational jump-off round that proved impossible to beat. Finishing top of the podium here remarkably […]

Hat-Trick! Martin Fuchs Marvels for the Third Time Winning the €80,000 UBS Challenge CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 13, 2024 – Marvelous, the appropriate adjective to describe Martin Fuchs (SUI) at the 2024 CHI of Geneva CSI 5* this week. After having won the $110,000 Geneva Trophy CSI 5* last Thursday and the €510,000 IJRC Rolex Top 10 Final CSI 5* on […]

Victor Bettendorf & Foxy de La Roque Back on Top in the €105,500 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

Lyon, France – November 01, 2024 – A total of 47 riders took part in the €105,500 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5*-W. In the end, only eight pairings found the answers to the 13 obstacles and 16 difficulties on the course designed by French course designer Grégory Bodo […]

Home Win for Kevin Jochems: ‘Flying’ on Opening Day of Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands  – August 23, 2024 – It was only milliseconds in it but Kevin Jochems (NED) secured a home win on the opening day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard onboard Flying Jackie in 61.03 seconds. Just 0.05 seconds behind the Dutchman was the […]

Ahlmann, Ehning, Kukuk, Vogel! German Heroes Announced for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Riesenbeck!

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 15, 2024 – The Longines Global Champions Tour announces a star-studded lineup for the 11th stage of the 2024 season, set to take place at the home of Ludger Beerbaum at Riesenbeck International Equestrian Centre from 18 – 21 July. German equestrian enthusiasts are […]

Maikel van der Vleuten Victorious in the CaixaBank Trophy CSI 4* at Casas Novas

Casas Novas, Spain – July 12, 2024 –The highlight of the day came to Casas Novas with the setting up of the €28,200 Caixabank Trophy CSI 5*, with obstacles set at the height of 1.50m being decided by a jump-off. An exciting test in which 15 riders qualified […]

Simon Delestre & Olga van de Kruishoeve Shine in High-Speed Showdown at LGCT Monaco CSI 5*

Monaco, Monte Carlo, France – July 04, 2024 – On the debut day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco, Simon Delestre (FRA) and Olga van de Kruishoeve turned up the heat to clinch victory in the CSI5* 1.45m speed class, presented by the Federation Équestre De […]

Star-Studded Line-Up for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco: 5 Past Grand Prix Winners Confirmed!

Monaco, Monte Carlo, France – July 02, 2024 – The Longines Global Champions Tour heads to Monaco July 4 – 6, 2024 for the tenth stage of the 2024 tour. This unparalleled event brings together the top show jumping talent from across the globe in one of the most […]

Back-to-Back Global Champions League Wins as Doha Falcons Continue their Flying Form at Stockholm

Stockholm, Sweden – June 29, 2024 – Doha Falcons triumphed for the second week in a row securing the win at GCL Stockholm presented by Norrviken. Jérôme Guery (BEL), Simon Delestre (FRA) and Julien Anquetin (FRA) in round one emerged victorious with Quel Homme de Hus, Dexter Fontenis […]

Nicola Pohl Tastes Victory in the Champagne Piaff Prize CSI 5* at Stockholm

Stockholm, Sweden – June 28, 2024 – It was an electric start to the Longines Global Champions Tour of Stockholm as Nicola Pohl (GER) and Arlo de Blondel took top honours in the 1.45m speed class, presented by Champagne Piaff. Beating one of the fastest riders on the […]

Fantastic French Flawless in Flights to First in the Longines League of Nations of Rotterdam!

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 21, 2024 â€“ With exquisite timing, just five weeks ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Team France soared to victory when producing an impeccable performance at the fourth and last leg of the 2024 Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Copybook […]

It’s Crunch Time at the Rotterdam Leg of the Longines League of Nations

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 14, 2024 –The teams have been confirmed for the fourth and last leg of the inaugural Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ 2024 series which takes place in Rotterdam, The Netherlands in ten days time, and for Belgium, France and Great Britain the pressure will […]

Blue Skies over La Baule! Simon Delestre Leads All-French Podium in the FFE Prize CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 06, 2024 – First emotions, first joys. The 2024 edition of the Jumping International de La Baule – Officiel de France got underway on Thursday under sunny skies and in front of a packed grandstand. Simon Delestre (FRA) won the €35,000 FFE Prize CSIO 5*, the day’s […]

Dale! Delestre in Double Dosage, Does it Again in the Mercedes-Benz Trophy CSI 5*

Mexico City, Mexico – April 12, 2024 – A total of 34 riders gathered for the €57,000 Mercedes-Benz Trophy CSI 5*, the first CSI 5* class on Friday at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico City CSI 5* & CSI 2*. The list of participants included 7 […]

Simon Delestre Dashes to Beat the World’s Best in the $62,500 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Qualifier CSIO 5*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 20, 2024 – International show jumping competition got underway on Wednesday, highlighted by the $62,500 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSIO 5*. While all 40 athletes competing in the Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ are guaranteed a starting spot in Thursday evening’s $330,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix […]

French Supremacy in the Top Five! Super Simon Delestre Leads the French Musketeers in the €62,000 GL Events Prize CSI 5*

Paris, France – March 16, 2024 – The Marseillaise rang out around the Grand Palais Éphémère again at the end of the €62,000 GL Events Prize CSI 5* won by Simon Delestre (FRA). From eastern France, the French rider, paired with Olga van de Kruishoeve, a 10-year-old (BWP) […]

Simon Delestre & Olga van de Kruishoeve Keep their Winning Streak Alive at Verona

Verona, Italy – November 10, 2023 – The final competition of the opening day at Jumping Verona 2023 produced a brilliant 13-horse jump-off in which Frenchman Simon Delestre(FRA) and the young mare Olga van de Kruishoeve galloped to victory ahead of Germany’s Daniel Deusser (GER) and Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z. Uliano Vezzani’s (ITA) 13-fence first-round track […]

Steve Guerdat Claims the Equita Masters for the First Time at Lyon!

Lyon, France – November 04, 2023 – The twenty top-ranked pairs from Friday’s Longines Grand Prix took part in the prestigious €100,000 Equita Masters CSI 5*-W, presented by Hermès Sellier, organised over two rounds on Saturday evening at the Longines Equita Lyon CSI 5*-W & CSI 2*, Concours […]

Christian Kukuk Claims Final Golden Ticket Winning the €515,800 Longines Global Champions Tour of Riyadh CSI 5*

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 28, 2023 – Christian Kukuk (GER) had just missed out on a podium position in the 2023 LGCT Championship season race but he did stamp his ticket to the LGCT Super Cup by winning the €515,800 Longines Global Champions Tour of Riyadh CSI […]

All Black in Morocco! Tom Tarver-Pribe & Fresh Fiber Popeye Show their Strength in El Jadida!

El Jadida, Morocco – October 20, 2023 – For this kick-off in El Jadida of the Longines FEI World Ranking classes, a Faults and Time course, the Swiss course designer Gérard Lachat (SUI), had built a technical and tricky course. But it didn’t matter for New Zealand’s Tom […]

Riders & Horses for the Morocco Royal Tour CSI 4*-W

El Jadida, Morocco – October 19, 2023 – One final dance, one final prance! The 2023 Morocco Royal Tour has reached its final destination this week to El Jadida and the Salon du Cheval there. After a win in the first leg of the Tour in Tétouan, Simone […]

Richard Howley “Roars” to Win the $2,350,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup of Oslo CSI 5*-W

Oslo, Norway – October 15, 2023 – With a spectacular ride against the clock, and from a 40-strong startlist sprinkled with multiple champions, it was Ireland’s Richard Howley (IRL)who reigned supreme with the 12-year-old gelding Consulent de Prelet Z in the first leg of the Longines FEI Jumping […]

Simon Delestre Soars to Win the $1,000,000 Rikstoto Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

Oslo, Norway – October 14, 2023 – Simon Delestre (FRA) stole the spotlight on Saturday at the 2023 Agria Oslo Horse Show CSI 5*-W & CSI 2*, guiding Dexter Fontenis Z to victory in the main class of the day the NOK $1,000,000 Rikstoto Grand Prix CSI 5*-W. […]

Elian Baumann is the Best in Winning Round Challenge CSI 4*-W at the Morocco Royal Tour – Tétouan

Tétouan, Morocco – October 08, 2023 – Besides the €98,000 H.R.H The Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan Grand Prix CSI 4*-W, another major competition took place on Sunday during the first leg of the 2023 Morocco Royal Tour CSI 4*-W in Tétouan. Earlier in the day, the €26,200 Prix […]