Tag: Vilamoura Champions Tour

Piergiorgio Bucci Powers to Be the Best in the Grand Prix CSI 3* at the VillaMoura Champions Tour

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 13, 2022 – Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) was back in the winner’s circle on Sunday during the conclusion of the fifth week of competition at the 2022 VillaMoura Champions Tour. The Italian teamed up with with Cochello for the win in the €51,300 […]

Trevor Breen Leads Ireland to Victory in Nations Cup CSIO 3* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 21, 2021 – The Nations Cup CSIO 3* was a very special way to end seven weeks of competition during the 2021 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the VilaMoura Equestrian Centre. The always thrilling team competition was the last big class of the […]

Strategy Pays off as Nicola Pohl & Exelero 2 Top €95,000 Grand Prix of Vilamoura CSI 4*

Vilamoura, Portugal – November 14, 2021 – Nicola Pohl (GER) and Exelero 2 powered towards victory in the €95,000 Grand Prix CSI 4* on Sunday during the fifth week of the 2021 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. A total of 51 rider-and-horse combinations lined up […]

Victor Bettendorf & Pasha du Gue Power towards Victory in €25,400 Two-Phase CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Portugal – November 12, 2021 – Victor Bettendorf (LUX) and Pasha du Gue powered towards victory in the €25,400 Two-Phase CSI 4* yesterday during the fifth week of the 2021 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. A total of 98 lined up for the class, […]

Andreas Schou & Quadrosson Ask are Clear & Quick to Win €25,400 Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Portugal – November 06, 2021 – Before going on to win the €51,250 Grand Prix of Vilamoura CSI 3* Andreas Schou (DEN) had already topped the €25,400 Jump-Off Challenge CSI 3* the day before during the fifth and final week of the 2021 Vilamoura Champions Tour. The Danish […]

Andreas Schou Pulls Out All the Aces to Win €51,250 Grand Prix of Vilamoura CSI 3*

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 07, 2021 – Andreas Schou (DEN) pulled out all the aces to win the €51,250 Grand Prix of Vilamoura CSI 3* on Sunday during the final day of the 2021 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. The Danish rider teamed […]

A Belgian Tango as Gregory Wathelet & Argentina de La Marchette Triumph at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Portugal – November 05, 2021 – A Belgian Tango! That’s exactly what happened on Friday during the fifth week of the 2021 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Gregory Wathelet (BEL) and Argentina de La Marchette pranced and danced their way to victory in the […]

Mike Patrick Leichle & Baby Woodrose Light to Win at the Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 4*

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 04, 2021 – Mike Patrick Leichle (GER) and Baby Woodrose lit up to win the Speed Challenge CSI 4* on Thursday during the fifth week of the 2021 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. The German and the 2012 bay Danish […]

Guy Williams & Cicero II Reign in €51,100 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October , 2021 – Guy Williams (GBR) and Cicero II reigned supreme in the €51,100 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4* last Saturday during the fourth week of the 2021 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. A total of 14 combinations cleared the first-round […]

Guy Williams & Rouge de Ravel Ride for Another Win at the Vilamoura Champions Tour

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October 29, 2021 – Guy Williams (GBR) and Rouge de Ravel kept their winning streak at the 2021 Vilamoura Champions Tour last Friday by claiming top honors in the €25,400 Two Phase Challenge CSI 4* at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Winners of the same class […]

Piergiorgio Bucci Powers to Win €51,100 Vilamoura Champions Tour Grand Prix CSI 3*

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October 24, 2021 – Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) was powered to victory in the Vilamoura Champions Tour Grand Prix CSI 3* yesterday at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Portugal. The renowned Italian rider teamed up with Carpe Diem J&F Champblanc to win the €51,100 […]

Guy Williams Leads All-British Podium at the Vilamoura Champions Tour

Vilamoura, Portugal – October 22, 2021 – British riders stole the spotlight on Friday during the third week of the 2021 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Guy Williams (GBR) and Rouge de Ravel led the led the way, claiming top honors in the €25,400 Two […]

A Victory for Victor Bettendorf & Astuce de La Roque at the Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 3*

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October 21, 2021 – After solid performances last week, Victor Bettendorf (LUX) climbed to the top of the podium on Thursday during the third week of the Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. This time, the Frenchman rode  Astuce de La Roque […]

Michael Pender & HHS Catwalk Power to Win €36,100 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Portugal – October 16, 2021 – Michael Pender (IRL) did not go home empty handed last week while competing during the second week of the 2021 Vilamoura Champions Tour in at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. The Irishman teamed up with HHS Catwalk for victory in the €36,100 […]

Jackson Reed-Stephenson & Exception Accelerate to Win €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4*

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October 15, 2021 – Jackson Reed Stephenson (GBR) with Exception accelerated to win the €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4* last week during the seconds week of the 2021 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Riding the 2010 chestnut Belgian Sport Horse […]

Piergiorgio Bucci & Cochello Reign in €95,000 Grand Prix CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October 17, 2021 – The second week of the Vilamoura Champions Tour came to an end on Sunday with the running of the €95,000 Vilamoura Grand Prix CSI 4*. In the end, the Italian flag rose higher than the rest at the end […]

Laura Renwick & Arkuga Speed to Victory at the Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 4*

Vilamoura, Portugal – October 14, 2021 – Laura Renwick (GBR) and Arkuga sped to another victory on Thursday at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. The Brit and the 2011 bay Anglo-European gelding (Arko III x Heartbreaker) overcame 26 other combinations in the €10,000 Speed Challenge CSI 4*, clearing all […]

Riders & Horses for the Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 4*

Vilamoura, Portugal – October 13, 2021 – The stakes are higher, the level of competition and the prize money too this time during the second week of the 2021 Vilamoura Champions Tour. A total of 85 riders, representing 18 nations, have come from Europe and other parts of […]

Michael Pender & HHS Calais Claim €51,100 Grand Prix of Vilamoura CSI 3*

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October 11, 2021 – The first of six CSI Grands Prix during the 2021 Vilamoura Champions took place last Sunday at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. A total of 28 combinations lined up to challenge Italian Course designer Elio Travagliati‘s (ITA) 1.55m course, featuring 12 […]

David Will & Babalou HD Dash for the Win in €25,400 Jump-off Challenge CSI 3*

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October 07, 2021 – David Will (GER) with Babalou HD were the stars of the day during the first day of the opening week of the 2021 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. The duo were the winners of the €25,400 Jump-off […]

Morgan Bordat & Uma are the Masters of the Day at the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour CSI 3*

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 19, 2021 – The French flag was raised high above the rest on Friday during the fourth week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Morgan Bordat (FRA) and Uma were at their very best to win the feature […]

Laura Renwick & Arkuga Accelerate to Win Small Grand Prix CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 13, 2021 – After having won the €25,700 Speed Challenge CSI 3* two days before, Laura Renwick (GBR) and Arkuga teamed up for another victory last Saturday, claiming victory in the Small Grand Prix CSI 3* during the third week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura […]

Michael Pender & HHS Calais Claim Feature Class at Vilamoura CSI 3*

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 11, 2021 – Britain and Ireland were once again in a fierce battle for the top spot in Friday’s feature class during the third week of the Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. In the end, Great Britain managed to […]

Mathieu Billot & Ilena S Soar to Second Victory at the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 18, 2020 – Mathieu Billot (FRA) and Ilena S were the winners of the €25,800 Jump-off Challenge CSIO 3* yesterday during the seventh week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. After winning the €15,140 Small Grand Prix CSI 4* last week, the Frenchman and the 2008 bay Belgian Warmblood gelding (Verdi […]

Germany Claims Gold in FEI Nations Cup CSIO 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 17, 2020 – FEI Nations Cup action made its return to the sport today during the seventh week of the Vilamoura Champions Tour during at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Portugal. A total of 12 teams from different nations lined up for the […]

One-hundredth of a Second Decides the Winners in $95,100 Crédito Agrícola Grand Prix CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 13, 2020 – One hundredth of a second! That’s what it took for Bryan Balsiger (SUI) and Twenty-two des Biches to steal the spotlight yesterday, winning the $95,100 Crédito Agrícola Grand Prix CSI 4* during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour. […]

Piergiorgio Bucci & Cochello Power to First in €26,000 Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 11, 2020 – Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) and Cochello sped to victory in the €26,050 Speed Challenge CSI 4* yesterday during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour. Riding the 2009 grey Holsteiner gelding (Casall x Cartani 4), the Italian soared over […]

Eduardo Alvarez Aznar & Rokfeller de Pleville Bois Margot Speed to Win €25,600 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4*

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 11, 2020 – Eduardo Alvarez Aznar (ESP) and Rokfeller de Pleville Bois Margot climbed to the top of the podium yesterday during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Since the feature two-phase class with aggregated penalties had 127 entries […]

Guy Williams & Rouge de Ravel Lead All-British Podium at Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 4*

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 11, 2020 – The British flag was raised high above the rest yesterday during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Since the two-phase class with aggregated penalties had 127 entries and according to FEI rules, it […]

Pius Schwizer & Balou Rubin R Race to Win €25,650 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 05, 2020 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Balou Rubin R were at their best to win the Section B of the €25,650 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* yesterday during the fifth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Since the […]