Tag: Tops International Arena

Tops International Arena Announces Calendar of Events for 2022

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – February 25, 2022 – The countdown is on to the start of the busy 2022 season at Tops International Arena with a line-up of six major show jumping events during the summer. The state-of-the-art venue in Valkenswaard, the Netherlands, will welcome horses and riders of all abilities […]

Gregory Wathelet & Berline du Maillet Z Win €26,300 Equine America Grand Prix CSI 2*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 22, 2021 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) and Berline du Maillet Z were supreme in the €26,300 Equine America Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI 5* & 2* at the Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard, The […]

Last Minute Changes to the Belgian Showjumping Team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Brussels, Belgium – July 21, 2021 – The Royal Belgian Equestrian Federation (Equibel – FRBSE / KBRF) has released a statement announcing that Yves Vanderhasselt (BEL) and his mount Jeunesse are not longer part of Belgian Team for the for the upcoming Olympic Games. Vanderhasselt (BEL) and the […]

Marlon Zanotelli & Catalina Supreme in €25,500 Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 17, 2021 – Saturday was a busy day at Tops International Arena and a familiar name shone the brightest. The Big Tour was won brilliantly by Brazilian top rider Marlon Módolo Zanotelli (BRA) with the 14-year-old mare Catalina (Chacco-Blue x Converter). An enthusiastic […]

Bassem Hassan Mohammed & Caletto Cabana Claim €26,200 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 2*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 18, 2021 – Course designer Uliano Vezzani (ITA) had built a tough but fair course in the beautiful grass arena at Tops International Arena for the CSI2* Grand Prix. The fastest in the jump-off was Bassam Hassan Mohammed (QAT) with the 14-year-old gelding […]

Abdel Saïd & Arpege du Ru are the Aces in €100,000 Grand Prix CSI 4* at Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 18, 2021 – In an afternoon of non-stop sporting drama Egyptian star Abdel Saïd (EGY) and Arpege du Ru faced down the heavyweights of show jumping to pull off an extraordinary win in the €100,000 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 4* at Tops […]

Jessica Springsteen & Hungry Heart “Devour” the Competition in €51,102 Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 17, 2021 – As the sun shone over the expensive grass arena at Tops International Arena it was Jessica Springsteen (USA) and Hungry Heart who took everyone’s breath away with a sensational round to claim top spot on the podium. Beneath bright blue skies, […]

Marlon Zanotelli & Urban de Rohan Top €25,400 Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 16, 2021 – It was a perfect kick-off to the second summer event at Tops International Arena as speed merchant Marlon Módolo Zanotelli (BRA) set a blistering time to beat on Urban de Rohan in today’s CSI 4* 1.50m speed class at Tops […]

Power, Speed & Precision – Thrilling CSI 4* Action at Tops International Arena this Week!

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 14, 2021 –  This weekend the stars of show jumping are back for three days of thrilling CSI4*, CSI2*, CSI1* and Young Horse action at the spectacular Tops International Arena, Valkenswaard with over 30 nations represented. In final preparation ahead of the Olympics […]

Julien Epaillard & Calgary Tame Claim €26,200 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 2*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 11, 2021 – The first ‘summer event’ at Tops International Arena on Sunday featured two Grands Prix and a Final that offered the audience and viewers at home great and exciting top-class sport. And what a thrill, what a battle in the beautiful and […]

Scott Brash & Hello Jefferson Soar to First in €300,000 Tops International Arena Grand Prix CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 11, 2021 – Scott Brash (GBR) and the powerful bay gelding Hello Jefferson made it the perfect setup for the Olympics winning the €300,000 Tops International Arena Grand Prix CSI 3* in blistering style. Pieter Devos (BEL) took second place on his super […]

Evelina Tovek & Winnetou de la Hamente Z Gallop to Win €51,102 Speed Challenge CSI 5* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 10, 2021 – It was a day full of fierce young female talent as Kim Emmen (NED) took the first CSI5* win of the day on Warriors Glory followed by Evelina Tovek (SWE) who cruised to the top of the leaderboard in the […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Glamour Girl Gallop for Golf in €51,102 Speed Class CSI 5* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 09, 2021 – Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) stormed to a decisive victory with a breathtakingly fast clear round in today’s CSI5* 1.50 speed class partnering with the blistering fast Glamour Girl. Marcus Ehning (GER) was just 0.05s behind on the speedy stallion Stargold while […]

Top Riders Set For Thrilling Competitions during the Valkenswaard CSI 5* at “Fantastic” Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 08, 2021 – Top riders are anticipating a feast of show jumping competitions over the next couple of weeks at Tops International Arena. From Friday to Sunday this week, world class riders will be centre stage at the stunning venue in The Netherlands for […]

Emanuele Gaudiano & Carlotta Triumphant in €25,700 Big Tour Speed Challenge CSI 2*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 05, 2021 – Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Carlotta (Chaccomo x Cento) are known as one of the fastest combinations in the world and that was exactly the case as the duo galloped towards the victory in the €25,700 Big Tour Speed Challenge CSI […]

Laura Kraut & Haley Fly the Highest in €26,200 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 2*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 06, 2021 – Laura Kraut (USA) had a stellar weekend competing at the Longines Global Champions Tour CSI 5* and , both held at the Tops International Arena. On Saturday, the American teamed up with Jos Verlooy (BEL) to win the Global Champions […]

Jodie Hall McAteer & Kimosa van het Kritrahof Claim €25,500 Speed Challenge CSI 5* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 06, 2021 – After the win by Ben Maher (GBR) and Explosion W in the €300,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5* the day before, Britain was back on top of the podium again, this time on the final day of the […]

Maikel van der Vleuten & Kamara van’t Heike Top Thrilling €95,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 06, 2021 – In a thrilling final showdown at the Tops International Arena, on form Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Kamara van’t Heike powered to victory in the last class of the weekend in the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI […]

Ben Maher & Explosion W Put on a Dynamite Performance to Win €300,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 05, 2021 – The return of Explosion W set the Longines Global Champions Tour on fire today with a formidable win for Ben Maher (GBR) and the superstar gelding in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Valkenswaard Presented by Nichiho.  Maher […]

The Monaco Aces are the Masters at the Global Champions League of Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 05, 2021 – The battle for the 2021 GCL Championship intensified dramatically today with Valkenswaard United taking over the overall ranking lead from Shanghai Swans.  In the tense final moments of the GCL of Valkenswaard, Monaco Aces Jos Verlooy (BEL) and Laura Kraut […]

Pius Schwizer & Balou Rubin R Speed to Win €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 04, 2021 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Balou Rubin R sped to the top of the podium in the €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* on Friday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard at Tops International Arena. Riding the 14-year-old bay Oldenburg gelding […]

Paris Panthers Pounce into Pole Position at Global Champions League of Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 04, 2021 – A dramatic first round of GCL Valkenswaard saw thrills and spills at Tops International Arena as the Paris Panthers’ Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Harrie Smolders (NED) – claimed the top spot and pole position for Saturday’s showdown. A total of […]

Superstars of Showjumping Turn to the Netherlands for First LGCT Valkenswaard of the Season

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 03, 2021 –The world’s best horse and rider combinations will take centre stage in Valkenswaard, The Netherlands this weekend 4 – 6 June with the potential for Peder Fredricson (SWE) to extend his Championship lead. After taking over as ranking leader last weekend […]

Global Champions Launches New Exclusive Streaming Service

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 11, 2021 – Global Champions, the pinnacle of show jumping, today announces the launch of the Longines Global Champions Tour, GCL and Tops International Arena platform GCTV, an innovative hub for supporters to enhance their show jumping viewing experience. Fans will have the […]

Update: 2021 Calendar of Events at Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 11, 2021 – With a fantastic season underway, the next event at Tops International Arena will be the top-level Longines Global Champions Tour & GCL including CSI2*, CSI1* and CSIYH1* classes. With the fourth leg of LGCT and GCL event moving from Cannes to Valkenswaard it […]

Sanne Thijssen & Genasis Gallop to First in €25,400 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 08, 2021 –  Sanne Thijssen (NED) and Genasis galloped to win the €25,400 Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday during the Spring Event at Tops International Arena. Nine combinations stayed clear in the first round of the 2* Grand Prix and qualified for […]

Magic Maher & Ginger Blue are the Performers of the Day – Win €150,000 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 4*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 09, 2021 – The opening event of the season at Tops International Arena was received with great enthusiasm by the riders and it offered top-class sport to the viewers at home. The highlight of the first Spring Event, the €150,000 Grand Prix CSI […]

Jos Verlooy & Jacobien Dwerse Hagen Jump to First in €51,100 Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 08, 2021 –  Competition at its finest is the best way to describe the second day of the Spring Event at Tops International Arena. Speed and handiness were the main ingredients of Saturday’s competitions. The main class, the 4* 1.50/1.55m against the clock, […]

Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes to Take Place at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 08, 2021 – We can confirm that the Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes 2021 will be replaced by the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard between 4 – 6 June for round 4 of the 2021 season. The city of Cannes on […]

Eduardo Menezes & H5 Elvaro Supreme in €25,400 Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 07, 2021 – Finally top level competitions were underway again in the beautiful surroundings of Tops International Arena. Many riders have not been able to ride at this level for months and especially for the top horses it is very important to get in […]