Tag: Vilamoura Equestrian Tour

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 […]

Riders & Horses for FEI Nations Cup Week CSIO 3* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Portugal – November 17, 2021 – It’s showtime for showjumping and FEI Nations Cup action during the 2021 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the recently renamed VillaMoura Equestrian Centre. Kevin Staut (FRA), François Mathy Jr. (BEL), David Will (GER), Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA), Shane Breen (IRL), Trevor Breen (IRL), Mels […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Lily Attwood & Cor-Leon Vd Vlierbeek Z Stun Favorites to Win €51,700 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 21, 2021 – Youth beat experience to conclude the fourth week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour last Sunday at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre with a British victory. Lily Attwood (GBR) and Cor-Leon Vd Vlierbeek Z overcame renowned names of the sport and […]

Michael Pender & HHS Fortune Claim the Jackpot in €25,700 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 18, 2021 – For the second straight week riders who defend the colors of Great Britain and Ireland battled amongst themselves for the win and claimed the three first positions in the €25,700 Speed Challenge CSI 3* during the fourth week of […]

Urh Bauman & Larisal Light Up to Win Grand Prix CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 14, 2021 – Urh Bauman (SLO) and Larisal stole the spotlight on Sunday, overcoming all the favorites to win the €51,700 Grand Prix CSI 3* during the third week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Forty-five combinations entered […]

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 […]

Laura Renwick & Arkuga Strike Gold Again in €25,700 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Vilmoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 11, 2021 – Laura Renwick (GBR) and Arkuga were up to their old tricks today during the third week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Like many times before at Francisco Moura Arena of the renowned circuit the British rider rode Arkuga to win […]

Titouan Schumacher & Atome Z Speed to First Place in €51,700 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 07, 2021 – Titouan Schumacher (FRA) and Atome Z sped to victory on Sunday in the €51,700 Grand Prix CSI 3* during the second week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Forty-four combinations entered the Francisco Moura Arena […]

Finja Bormann & Clippo 3 Fly to First in Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 05, 2021 – Finja Bormann (GER) and Clippo 3 were supreme on Friday, claiming victory in the €25,700 Longines Ranking Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* during the third week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. The 2020 German Ladies […]

Jack Whitaker & Scenletha Soar to Win €25,700 Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – January 29, 2021 – Jack Whitaker (GBR) with Scenletha were the stars of the day on Friday, during the first week of the Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. The duo were the winners of the feature class, the €25,700 Jump-off Challenge CSI […]

Laura Renwick & Arkuga Accelerate to Win €25,700 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – January 28, 2021 – Laura Renwick (GBR) was the first winner of a Longines Ranking class this year at the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour. Like many times before at Francisco Moura Arena of the Vilamoura Equestrian Center, the British rider rode Arkuga to win the […]

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 […]

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 […]