Tag: Vilamoura Equestrian Centre

Youth Prevails as McKayla Langmeier Speeds to Victory at the VillaMoura Champions Tour CSIO 3*

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 17, 2022 – Youth prevailed over experience as McKayla Langmeier (USA) overcame much more experieced riders on Thursday at the VillaMoura Champions Tour CSIO 3*, teaming up with Chadina for the win in the feature class of the day, the €25,700 Speed Challenge […]

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 […]

Francis Derwin Dashes for the Cash in €25,950 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 04, 2022 – Francis Derwin (IRL) and AHG Whiterock Cruise Down flew to first in the €25,950 Speed Challenge CSI 3* on Friday during fourth week of the VillaMoura Champions Tour at the VillaMoura Equestrian Centre. Derwin and the 2009 Irish Sport […]

Victor Bettendorf & Astuce de La Roque Victorious Again at the VillaMoura Atlantic Tour CSI 3*

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 19, 2022 – It was a busy Saturday at the VillaMoura Equestrian Centre and familiar faces were the winners of the feature Longines Ranking class. Victor Bettendorf (LUX) and Astuce de La Roque rode to another victory, this time in the €25,560 Speed Challenge CSI […]

Michael Pender & HHS Fast Forward are Fast & Furious to Win €25,550 Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* at VillaMoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 18, 2022 – Michael Pender (IRL) and HHS Fast Forward were fast and furious to win the €25,550 Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* on Thursday during the fourth week of the VillaMoura Atlantic Tour at the VillaMoura Equestrian Centre. A total of 50 combinations […]

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 Claims Third Straight Grand Prix at the Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 4*

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October 31, 2021 – Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) powered towards his third victory straight victory in the Grand Prix of Vilamoura on Sunday, teaming up with Cochello to overcome 39 other combinations in the €95,000 Jump-off challenge CSI 4*. to close out the fourth […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hugo Tavares & Cicero 117 Triumphant in €25,400 Vilamoura Grand Prix CSI 2*

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – July 11, 2021 – Portugal prevailed as Hugo Tavares (POR) and Cicero 117 rode to victory in the Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday during the second week of the Vilamoura By Summer Series at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Riding the 2009 bay […]

Francois Mathy Jr. & Casanova de L’Herse Fly to First in €25,750 Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – François Mathy Jr. (BEL) and Casanova de L’Herse did not go home empty handed during the during the 2021 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. The pair flew to first place in the €25,750 Speed Challenge CSI 4* last Thursday in Portugal. […]

Laura Renwick & Arkuga Claim Gold Again in €30,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – Same event, same combination on a special Sunday and no surprise winners! Laura Renwick (GBR) and Arkuga closed out their participation in the 2021 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour adding the €30,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4* to their long list of victories at the Vilamoura […]

Piergiorgio Bucci & Cochello Power to Victory in €100,000 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – March 07, 2021 – The 2021 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour came to an end on Sunday and they saved the best for last during the sixth and final week of the spring circuit there, hosting €100,000 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour Grand Prix CSI 4*. Former […]

John Whitaker Turns Back the Time aboard Unick du Francport with Win in €51,700 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 28, 2021 – The fifth week of the 2021 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour came to an end on Sunday and one of the all-time legends of the sport stole the spotlight, proving once again that he still has plenty of gas in his tank […]

Laura Renwick & Arkuga Leave the Competition in the Dust at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 25, 2021 – The British was raised high once again in Portugal. After having won the €25,700 Speed Challenge CSI 3* and the Small Grand Prix CSI 3* during the third week of the of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour, Laura Renwick (GBR) and Arkuga once again claimed the crown […]