Tag: Westphalian

Christian Kukuk Claims Final Golden Ticket Winning the €515,800 Longines Global Champions Tour of Riyadh CSI 5*

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 28, 2023 – Christian Kukuk (GER) had just missed out on a podium position in the 2023 LGCT Championship season race but he did stamp his ticket to the LGCT Super Cup by winning the €515,800 Longines Global Champions Tour of Riyadh CSI […]

Robert Blanchette Gets First World Cup Win in North American League Season Opener

Sacramento, California, USA – October 07, 2023 – Ahead of a six-horse jump-off for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Sacramento (USA), Robert Blanchette (IRL) strategized with his peers. While his fellow riders began to formulate complex plans, he decided to keep things a bit simpler. “I said, […]

Westphalian Studbook Claims Championship Amongst 8-Year-Olds at WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 30, 2023 – On the penultimate day of the WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy, the first Final took place and Westfalisches Pferdestammbuch secured gold as they stood proudly on the podium in the 8-year-old category. In the easy-to-understand format, the Final saw […]

Katrin Eckermann & Cascajall Conquer the World Amongst 6-Year-Olds at Lanaken

Lanaken, Belgium – September 24, 2023 – Exactly 4 years after becoming world champion for 6-year-olds with the mare Chao Lee, the German top lady rider Katrin Eckermann (GER) has added another world title to her list of achievements this afternoon! During the big final for the 6-year-old […]

Katrin Eckermann & Cascajall Conquer the First Qualifier Amongst 6-Year-Olds at the World Championship

Lanaken, Belgium – September 21, 2023 – Simultaneously with the 7-year-old horses, the start signal for the first qualifier for the 6-year-old horses was also given on Thursday morning in Lanaken. At the Ramiro Z Arena, no fewer than 256 combinations appeared at the start in a 2-phase […]

Checkmate! Christian Kukuk & Checker 47 Charge to Win €97,700 LGCT Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Rome, Italy – September 17, 2023 – In an electrifying 1.50m speed class fourth to go Christian Kukuk (GER) and Checker 47 delivered from the get go and set the pace to clinch victory in the final class of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome CSI 5* […]

McLain Ward & Catoki Turn on the Nitro to Win the $39,000 Speed Challenge CSI 2*

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – September 02, 2023 â€“  In the morning, 45 entries representing 10 countries opened Jumper Ring 2 in the $39,000 Open Speed Class CSI 2*, with course designer Nick Granat (USA) presenting a winding 15-effort, 1.45m track. Stopping the clock 1.2 seconds ahead of his fellow […]

Young Talent Prevails as Johanna Beckmann Takes the CSI Hof Waterkant by Storm!

Pinneberg, Germany – August 03, 2023 – That was to the liking of the North German show jumping fans: Johanna Beckmann (GER), just 19 years old, won the de €30,000 DiVo-Bau Prize CSI 4* on Thursday with the gelding Cheenook – the CSI4* test at Hof Waterkant. Beckmann got […]

Darragh Kenny & Chic Chic Save the Best for last in $142,000 Cabana Coast CSI5* Qualifier

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 03, 2023 – Thursday’s $142,000 Cabana Coast Qualifier CSI 5* could have easily been divided into two categories: before the storm and after the storm. With severe weather blowing into Northern Michigan in the middle of the class, the CSI5* riders had to […]

Ashlee Bond & Donatello 141 Shine the Brighest in the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3* 

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 09, 2023 – Fédération Equestre International (FEI) CSI 3* competition came to an exhilarating close on Saturday night as a stacked field of the world’s best show jumping athletes spanning 11 different nations vied for the top spot in the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3*. […]

Robert Blanchette & Chardonnay Claim the Champagne in the $145,000 Sun Life Derby CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta Canada – July 09, 2023 – The final day of the Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ CSI5* 2*, presented by Rolex brough tens of thousands of fans to the grounds to wrap up a great summer season of show jumping. The $145,000 Sun Life Derby […]

Guy Williams “Feels the High” of Winning the Evet Drug Puissance CSI 3* at Bolesworth Castle

Bolesworth Castle, United Kingdom – June 18, 2023 – Against the beautiful backdrop of Bolesworth Castle, a nine-strong field of horses and riders each came forward to take on the challenge of the big red wall in the eVet Drug Puissance CSI 3* . Firm favourites from the beginning, Puissance Specialists […]

Darragh Kenny & Chic Chic Overcome Inclement Weather to Win the $145,000 ATCO Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 18, 2023 – Mother nature decided to add a little moisture into the mix for the final afternoon of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ Tournament CSI 5* & CSI 2* and the $145,000 ATB Cup CSI 5*. With the rain not letting up, […]

Abdelkebir Ouaddar & Kristpas Neretnieks Share the Win in the $110,100 Equestrian Wielkopolska Trophy CSI 4*

PoznaÅ„, Poland – June 08, 2023 – The first Big Tour class at 4Foulee ended with a shared victory for Kristaps Neretnieks from Latvia and Abdelkebir Ouaddar from Morocco. The Equestrian Wielkopolska Trophy CSI 4*, for the Wielkopolska Equestrian Association Cup, counting for group D of the Longines […]

Ashlee Bond & Donatello Ignite to Win $226,000 Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon CSI 4*

Devon Pennsylvania, USA – June 01, 2023 – Hunter jumper horse show competition reached its pinnacle Thursday Night at the Devon Horse Show & Country Fair as 24 horse and rider partnerships set their sights on the Dixon Oval for the biggest event of this year’s show, the […]

Young Talent of Philipp Tophoff Shines on Opening Day of LGCT St. Tropez CSI 5*

Ramatuelle, Saint Tropez, France –June 01, 2023 –  It was a U-25 one-two in today’s €26,200 Bentley Prix CSI 5* at the Longines Athina Onaisis Horse Show CSI 5* & CSI 2* as Philipp Schulze Topphoff (GER) piped Lily Attwood (GBR) to the post in an epic display […]

McLain Ward Wins Third Consecutive Class Topping $38,000 Fidelity Investments CSI 4* at Old Salem Farm

North Salem, New York, USA – May 20, 2023 â€“ While Saturday’s heavy rain saw some scratches around the 2023 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, the afternoon’s featured $38,700 Fidelity Investments Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*  was still 29 entries strong with five countries represented over Alan Wade’s (IRL) 15-effort course. Of […]

Ashlee Bond & Donatello 141 Blaze to the Top in $146,000 Palm Beach County Sports Commission Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 23, 2023 – Ashlee Bond (ISR) and her horse, Donatello 141, secured a thrilling win during ESP Spring III at the $146,000 Palm Beach County Sports Commission Grand Prix CSI 3*, impressing the audience with their exceptional performance. Thirty-four combinations readied themselves to contest Oscar […]

Déjà Vu! Back-to-Back Victories by Katrin Eckermann & Cala Mandia in the €300,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Miami Beach CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 15, 2023 – As the sun shone down on the packed Miami Beach, the much anticipated Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix got underway. In a page worthy of the history books, Katrin Eckermann and her 10-year-old Cala Mandia took the title for […]

Vogel Victorious but Andreas Schou & Pius Schwizer Share the Lead Ahead of Thrilling Finale!

Omaha, Nebraska, USA â€“ April 06, 2023 â€“ On a night of sensational sport, Germany’s Richard Vogel (GER) steered the brilliant stallion United Touch S to win the second leg of the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Final in Omaha (USA). But it is Denmark’s Andreas Schou (DEN) and Darc […]

Catoki Goes Out with a Bang! Earns third Win of the Season with McLain Ward in the $39,000 Bainbridge Companies Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 31, 2023 – Five-time U.S. Olympian McLain Ward (USA) and Catoki claimed one final victory on Friday during the Rolex-sponsored final week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. They once again rose to the top in the $39,000 Bainbridge Companies […]

Billy Twomey & Lady Lou Light Up to Win the €27,400 La Equina Small Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 17, 2023 – Billy Twomey (IRL) and the fast mare Lady Lou lit up to win the €27,400 La Equina Small Grand Prix CSI 4* on Saturday at the XIX Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*. This really exciting class was designed […]

Chardonnay Ages Like a Fine Wine for Robert Blanchette in the $30,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, California, USA – March 16, 2023 – Robert Blanchette (IRL) looked like he was going to have a good day in the office on Carnlea Premier Balou in the $30,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic, taking an early lead. But then his day got a whole lot better.  Aboard Chardonnay, […]

McLain Ward & Catoki Continue to Show Speed & Agility at the Winter Equestrian Festival CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 22, 2023 – Two-time Olympic team gold medalist for the U.S., McLain Ward (USA) kicked off WEF 7 with a win in the $39,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty CSI 5* 1.45m aboard the pint-sized superstar Catoki on Wednesday. Ward took to Steve Stephens and […]

All Gold for the Girls! Hunter Holloway & Pepita Con Spita Top the $100,000 IDA Development Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 21, 2022 – An international field of thirty athletes gathered to contest the $100,000 IDA Development Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center – Ocala during week III of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (BRA) built the elaborate […]

Philipp Schulze Topphoff & Carla Successful in Defending Title at Partner Pferd – Leipzig CSI 5*-W

Leipzig, Germany – January 20, 2022 – They did it again! Despite his young age, Philipp Schulze Topphoff (GER) continues to shine at the top of the sport. On Friday, the German teamed up with the 10-year-old chestnut Westphalian mare Carla (Comme Il Faut 5 x  Potsdam NRW) to defend […]

Mexico is Magic for Ashlee Bond & Donatello after Win in $4,320,000 GNP Seguros Grand Prix CSI 5*

Major League Show Jumping‘s tour in Mexico ended on a high note for Ashlee Bond (ISR) and Donatello 141. Together, they claimed the MXN $4,320,000 GNP Seguros Grand Prix CSI 5* as one of only two clear rounds at Club Hípico La Silla in on Sunday. “Donnie”, an […]

Richard Vogel Shows the Perfect Touch to Win €170,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ – Stuttgart CSI 5*-W

Stuttgart, Germany – November 13, 2022 – Every season the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ series throws up some exciting new talent, and today 25-year-old Richard Vogel (GER) and the 10-year-old stallion United Touch S wowed their home crowd with a superb win in the fifth leg of […]

McLain Ward & Catoki Turn & Burn to Win $38,000 McKee Family International Challenge CSI 5*-W

Toronto, Ontario, Canada – November 09, 2022 – After the opening CSI 5*-W earlier on the day, the Royal Horse Show CSI 5*-W continued with another major showjumping attraction of the 100th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. In Wednesday evening’s $38,000 McKee Family International Challenge CSI 5*-W, three-time Olympic gold medalist […]

McLain Ward & Catoki Blaze to Win $25,000 National Jumper Classic at Old Salem Farm

North Salem, New York, USA – May 20, 2022 – Five-time Olympian McLain Ward (USA) returned to the International Arena on Friday to fly to the top of the leaderboard. Ward, who is also the Old Salem Spring Horse Shows Co-Chair, started his day with a victory in […]