Tag: Westphalian

Tom Wachman Wins the Boss Equestrian Prize CSIO 5* at La Baule

La Baule, France – June 05, 2025 – The 2025 edition of the 2025 Jumping international de La Baule – Officiel de France CSIO 5* began this Thursday. Irish rider Tom Walchman (IRL) triumphed in the €28,200 Boss Equestrian Prize CSIO 5*.  At the beginning of the day, […]

Richard Vogel & United Touch S Supreme in the €105,500 VDL Groep Prize CSI 5*

s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 14, 2025 – Richard Vogel (GER), with United Touch S, gave advance warning to his competition for next Sunday: the duo is in top form and feels at home in Den Bosch. The German rider says after his win in the €105,500 VDL […]

Brian Moggre & MTM Vivre Le Reve Make the Dream Come True in the $200,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 22, 2025 – Another night of top sport unfolded under the lights of the World Equestrian Center Grand Arena, where the $200,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 4* took center stage. A packed crowd created an electric atmosphere as some of the world’s […]

Zascha Nygaard Lill & Com’on Stanley Storm to Victory in the €505,000 Longines Grand Prix of Hong Kong CSI 5*

Hong Kong, China – February 16, 2025 – The 2025 Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show  (LHKIHS) CSI 5* came to a thrilling conclusion last Sunday, marking its successful debut. Over the three days, world-class equestrian athletes and their magnificent horses delivered unforgettable performances, captivating spectators, and solidifying […]

Martin Fuchs “Takes the Upgrade” to Thrive in the RAI Amsterdam Prize CSI 5*-W

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 25, 2025 – Martin Fuchs took victory in the €28,450 RAI Amsterdam Prize CSI 5*-W Saturday night with the twelve-year-old Westfaler L&L Upgrade (Ultimo x Baloubet du Rouet) at Jumping Amsterdam. In the direct-on-time course over 1.45m, Fuchs raced to victory in a […]

Sara Vingralkova Victorious over Titans of the Sport in the Harry Wouters van den Oudenweijer Prize CSI 5*-W

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 26, 2025 – Just when everyone thought that Martin Fuchs (SUI) had already secured victory in the €56,800 Harry Wouters van den Oudenweijer Prize CSI 5*-W, Sara Vingralkova (CZE), the last participant in the jump-off, stormed to a surprising victory with Constantin 110 […]

Christian Kukuk & Checker 47 Checkmate the Competition in the $215,000 NetJets Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 25, 2025 – Olympic champions Christian Kukuk (GER) and Checker 47 returned to familiar territory in Wellington International‘s stadium during the Winter Equestrian Festival’s (WEF) ‘Saturday Night Lights’. Six months after jumping to Olympic gold in Paris, the 2024 Rolex Grand Prix winning […]

Duarte Seabra & Dourados 2 Dazzle to First in the €200,000 Doha Tour Grand Prix CSI 4*

Doha, Qatar – January 18, 2025 – The competitions of the second week of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour concluded on Saturday at the Longines outdoor and indoor arenas of Al Shaqab (Member, Qatar Foundation) – with as many as 6 different classes for the CSI1*, two-star […]

Martin Fuchs Flies off with the Win in the €60,000 Le Trois Rois Prize CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland, – January 09, 2025 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) got off to a flying start on home soil on the opening day of the Longines CHI Classics – Basel CSI 5*-W, claiming top honors in the €60,000 Le Trois Rois Prize CSI 5*-W. For a moment, it […]

Katharina Rhomberg Leads the Way as Austria Scores a One-Two in the Grand Prix of Salzburg CSI 4*

Salzburg, Austria – December 08, 2024 – A total of 38 combinations took part in the final competition of the 2024 Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4*, the €105,500 Grand Prix of Salzburg CSI 4*, presented by Sportland Salzburg. Course manager Franz Madl (AUT) and his team had built […]

Bond Bets on Barefoot! Ashlee Bond Blazes to Claim the Cash in the $1,000,000 MLSJ Coachella Cup Grand Prix CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 07, 2024 – Ten years ago, Ashlee Bond (ISR) topped a $1,000,000 grand prix at what is now the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). In the decade since then, the show venue has undergone extensive changes, and the caliber of showjumping sport available at […]

Turning & Burning! Richard Vogel & United Touch S Victorious Again in the World Cup Grand Prix of Stuttgart!

Stuttgart, Germany – November 17, 2024 – Richard Vogel (GER) and his charismatic stallion, United Touch S, dazzled in front of an electrified home crowd at the Stuttgart German Masters, clinching victory at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ qualifier. The pair’s seamless performance marked their second triumph […]

Martin Fuchs Flies the Highest in the €100,000 Helsinki Grand Trophy CSI 5*-W

Helsinki, Finland – October 26, 2024 – Serving as the prelude to super Sunday and the €250,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup â„¢ Helsinki CSI 5*-W, the the €100,000 Helsinki Grand Trophy CSI 5*-W was held on Saturday at the 2024 Helsinki International Horse Show and a familiar […]

Brian Moggre Cuts the Blue Ribbon of the $125,000 Silo Ridge Grand Prix 3*

Amenia, New York, USA – October 06, 2024 â€“ Brian Moggre (USA) and Vivre Le Reve won the first-ever $125,000 Silo Ridge Grand Prix 3* at the inaugural Silo Ridge Masters on Sunday, October 6. The Silo Ridge Masters debuted at the historic Keane Stud in Amenia, NY, with elite-level international […]

Katrin Eckermann Bookends the Podium in the 6-Year-Old World Championship Final

Lanaken, Belgium – September 22, 2024 â€“ The final of the World Championships for six-year-old horses was a real spectacle, in which the tension high and quality of the horses unprecedented. German rider Katrin Eckermann (GER) once again proved her class by capturing the World title for the second […]

Steve Guerdat & Lancelotta Light Up towards Victory in the €55,500 Kataltherm Service Prize CSI 4*

Ascona, Switzerland – September 14, 2024 â€“ Steve Guerdat (SUI) lit up the home crowd on Saturday at the CSI Ascona, winning the duel between two of the best riders in the world, Guerdat a former world number one and the current one Henrik von Eckermann (SWE). In the end, […]

Richard Vogel Unites Scope & Speed to Win the $73,750 Cana Cup CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 05, 2024 — Richard Vogel (GER) and United Touch S helped boost the tally of our new charity fundraiser Jump for Jasper to $40,670 as they delivered a double clear in today’s 1.55m $62,500 Cana Cup CSIO 5*. The amount reflects a two-day […]

Rodrigo Pessoa & Corrie 9 Claim the Crown of the $65,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix CSI 2*

North Salem, New York, USA – August 24, 2024 – After representing Brazil at his eighth Olympic Games in Paris this summer, Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) claimed several podium finishes at the 2024 Old Salem Farm Summer Jumper Classic, including Saturday’s featured event, the $65,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix CSI 2*. […]

Lorcan Gallagher & Copycat Lead the Way in the $50,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix at Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – August 3, 2024 – Lorcan Gallagher (IRL) and Copycat topped the leaderboard on Saturday night under the lights as show jumping action at the Kentucky Horse Park concluded with the $50,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix during the Kentucky Summer Classic. It was a head-to-head […]

A One-Two for Ireland! Darragh Kenny Dashes to Victory in Grand Prix Qualifier at Falsterbo

Falsterbo, Sweden – July 11, 2024 – On Thursday the international riders entered the jumping arena at the Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO 5* for the first time this year. First out was the â‚¬28,300 Trikem Qualifier CSIO 5*, a 1.50m jumping which was won by the Irish Darragh Kenny (IRL) and his […]

Darragh Kenny Does It Again at Devon! Two for Two with Chic Chic in the $38,700 Main Line Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4*

Devon, Pennsylvania – May 29, 2024 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) takes the win for the second night in a row, this time in the $38,700 Main Line Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4* with Vlock Show Stables’ Chic Chic. Kenny and the Westphalian stallion by Comme Il Faut crossed the timers […]

Ashlee Bond Strikes in Double Dosage in the $25,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – May 05, 2024 – The ESP Spring IV Horse Show commenced on May 1, 2024, at Equestrian Village and ran through May 5.  The highlight of the week was the $25,000 Spring IV Grand Prix sponsored by Palm Beach Equine Clinic, where Ashlee Bond (ISR) fiercely […]

Rodrigo Pessoa & Chili Add their Spice to the $65,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 10, 2024 – International competition came to a close on Sunday morning with a field of 31 talented horse-and-rider combinations representing 10 different nations vying for victory in the $65,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 2*. Seven-time Olympian Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA), led the charge aboard Artemis […]

Richard Vogel & United Touch S Untouchable in the $385,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 24, 2024 – Winning was a matter of fractions for Germany’s Richard Vogel (GER) and United Touch S in the $385,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI5* during ‘Saturday Night Lights’ at Wellington International’s Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) on February 24. WEF hosts 12 weeks of FEI […]

David Will & Zinedream Zoom to First in the €308,600 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi CSIO 5*

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – February 09, 2024 – Day two of the President’s Cup unfolded with a series of riveting classes, each demanding precision, agility and unwavering determination from both horse and rider. As the sun graced the arena, the stage was set for a day […]

Guy Williams Soars the Highest to Win The LeMieux Puissance CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 15, 2023 – Five-star jumping made an exciting return to London International Horse Show CSI 5* and three British riders stole the spotlight on the opening day, Guy Williams (GBR), Matt Sampson (GBR) and Ben Maher (GBR), winning the €30,000 LeMieux Puissance CSI 5*-W, The […]

Darragh Kenny & California Pie Thrive in the $40,000 October Hill Farm Sport Horses Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4*-W

Fort Worth, Texas, USA – December 13, 2023 – Closing out the 2023 calendar year with its biggest event of the season, the Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) once again welcomed athletes and spectators to Fort Worth, Texas, for the third year of the Split Rock Fort Worth […]

Richard Vogel & United Touch S Rise to Rolex Grand Slam Glory in Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 10, 2023 – In the history of equestrian sport, there are riders whose names and achievements will be immortalized in history, and today at the CHI Geneva, the last Rolex Grand Slam of Show Major of the calendar year, that is what all 40 […]

Darragh Kenny’s “California Dreams” Come True in the $76,000 Granite Bay Farm Speed CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 07, 2023 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) was taken a bit by surprise when he ended up on top of Wednesday’s opening CSI5* class of Desert Holiday II, presented by Visit Greater Palm Springs. Out of the 41 entries, he and California Pie, owned […]

Robert Blanchette & Chardonnay Age Together Fine like Wine in the Desert!

Thermal, California, USA – November 02, 2023 – It’s evident watching them in the ring that Robert Blanchette (IRL) and Chardonnay have found their rhythm, and it played in their favor Thursday as they took victory in the $30,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic during week one of the […]