Tag: ZANG

Nicola Philippaerts Shines the Brightest on Saturday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – October 14, 2023 – Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) turned on the nitro aboard H&M Luna Van’T Ruytershof Z on Saturday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour as the outstanding Belgian rider was powered to victory in the €26,600 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A. Trophy CSI […]

Simon Delestre Soars to Win the $1,000,000 Rikstoto Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

Oslo, Norway – October 14, 2023 – Simon Delestre (FRA) stole the spotlight on Saturday at the 2023 Agria Oslo Horse Show CSI 5*-W & CSI 2*, guiding Dexter Fontenis Z to victory in the main class of the day the NOK $1,000,000 Rikstoto Grand Prix CSI 5*-W. […]

Female Power! A Day of Firsts for Marine Scauflaire & Cuba Libre de Nevada Z at World Cup Grand Prix in Rabat

Rabat, Morocco – October 13, 2023 – In Rabat, the Grand Prix is held on Friday, as Sunday is devoted to the Nations’ Cup (where eight teams will compete). This year’s Grand Prix was (almost) exclusively for women, with three of them in the top five!. For this […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves “Scoops Up” the Victory in the $110,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA  – October 08, 2023 – Portugal’s Luis Sabino Gonçalves (POR) made his first trip to Kentucky a memorable one as he capped off the the Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour’s (SRJT) Hunter Jumper Fall Series with the feature win in the $110,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix […]

No Bridle, No Problem! Impossible Win! Miracle Woman Uma O`Neill Makes it Happen in the $100,000 Tbird Grand Prix CSI 3*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – September 22, 2023 – Two fences from home in the first round of the Tbird Grand Prix CSI 3* Saturday at Thunderbird Show Park, a clear round looked unlikely for Uma O’Neill (NZL) and Clockwise of Greenhill Z. Heading toward the penultimate vertical, […]

Gilles Thomas & Lavanoche T&L Z Top Second Qualifier Amongst 7-Year-Olds at Lanaken

Lanaken, Belgium – September 22, 2023 – Just like yesterday’s first qualifier, today also the second qualifier for the 7-year-old horses took place at the centrally located Ratina Z Arena. Unlike the day before, today it was a class against the clock and a total of 195 combinations […]

Nathan Budd & Ely des Rosiers Z are the Best in the Second Qualifier Amongst 6-Year-Olds at the World Championship

Lanaken, Belgium – September 22, 2023 – The Ramiro Z Arena was also today the setting for the qualifier for the 6-year-old horses. Just as for the 7-year-old horses, also for them there was a class against the clock on the program and a total of 245 combinations […]

Nicola Philippaerts & Klaartje Z Lead the Race for the Belgian Championship Title

Lanaken, Belgium – September 21, 2023 – Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) and Klaartje Z (by Kannan) remain in the lead after the second round of the Belgian Championships. They already won the Table C competition the day before, and Thursday’s clear round was enough to remain on top of […]

Johnny Pals Powers Past the Competition in the €60,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 3*

Grimaud, France – September 17, 2023 – Johnny Pals (NED) and Zarkava Hero Z were the heroes of the week at the during the first week of the Hubside Fall Tour, claiming the victory in the €60,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 3* last Sunday at the Haras de […]

Jaroslaw Skrzyczyński Triumphant ahead of the Longines EEF Series Final at Warsaw Jumping CSIO 4*

Warsaw, Poland – September 15, 2023 – Jarosław Skrzyczyński (POL) gave the Polish crowd someting to cheer about on Saturday, riding Loulou Mpsz to victory in the world-ranking competition for the prize of PLN $108,700 Totalizator Sportowy CSIO 4*. Saturday at Służewiec was an upbeat indicator ahead of […]

Wilm Vermeir Gets off to a Victorious Start at the Warsaw Jumping CSIO 4*

Warsaw, Poland – September 14, 2023 – Belgium’s Wilm Vermeir (BEL) seized victory in the most prominent Thursday competition of Warsaw Jumping CSIO 4* – the international equestrian event being held at the Służewiec Racecourse until Sunday. The event combines show jumping along with races, hobby horse rivalry […]

Jacqueline Ruyle & Cyramo Z Soar to First CSI 3* Win Together in Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 07, 2023 – It’s not often one bets on the first pair in the ring, but money would have been safe with Jacqueline Ruyle (USA) in the opening FEI class of the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament at Flintfields Horse Park on Thursday […]

Daniel Bluman Reclaims the Title in the $425,000 Longines Hampton Classic Grand Prix CSI 5*

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – September 3, 2023 – Only two horse-and-rider combinations made it to the jump-off of the $425,000 Longines Hampton Classic Grand Prix CSI 5* on Sunday: 2018 World Equestrian Games Team Gold medalist Adrienne Sternlicht (USA) and two-time Olympic veteran Daniel Bluman (ISR). In the end, only Bluman […]

Rodrigo Pessoa Powers to Second Consecutive Win in the UBS Open Jumper at the Hampton Classic Horse Show

Bridgehampton, New York – August 30, 2023 – Six-time Brazilian Olympian Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) returned to the Hampton Classic Grand Prix Arena on Wednesday for another blue-ribbon finish in the $10,000 UBS Open Jumper. Piloting his winning mount from Tuesday’s featured class, Dhalida Diamant vd Krekebeke Z, he had the fastest double-clear […]

Pessoa Blazes to Victory in the $10,000 Stomp Capital Open Jumper at the 2023 Hampton Classic Horse Show

Bridgehampton, New York – August 29, 2023 – Course designer Alan Wade presented 23 horse-and-rider combinations with a technical 14-effort course set at 1.40m for Tuesday’s $10,000 Stomp Capital Open Jumper at the Hampton Classic. Each entry put their best foot forward for the single-round speed class, but no one could […]

Sharn Wordley & Brin d’Or de Haute Melen Z Supreme in the $25,000 Arthramid® Vet Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – August 20, 2023 – Competition concluded on Sunday with the $25,000 Arthramid® Vet Grand Prix, but not before Australia’s Sharn Wordley (NZL) galloped to victory aboard Della Wordley’s Brin D’Or de Haute Melen Z in a competitive jump-off.   An international field of 24 riders contested the opening […]

Kent Farrington & Toulayna Thrive under the Lights in the $250,000 Kubota Grand Prix CSI 5*

Toronto, Canada – August 19, 2023 – The third leg of Major League Show Jumping came to a close at Angelstone in Ontario, CAN, on Saturday night with a benchmark win for U.S. Olympic team silver medalist Kent Farrington in the $250,000 Kubota Grand Prix CSI 5*. He […]

Thriving Under the Rain: Kent Farrington & Toulayna Top $142,400 BFL Canada Qualifer CSI 5*

Toronto, Canada – August 17, 2023 – Major League Show Jumping is back under the lights of Angelstone Events in Toronto, ON, this week where 5* action opened with a hard-fought win for U.S. Olympic team silver medalist Kent Farrington (USA). He and Toulayna topped the $142,400 BFL […]

Kara Chad Chases Gold & Glory in the $38,500 George & Dianne Tidball Legacy Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – August 16, 2023 – Kara Chad (CAN) and Easy Boy d’Aubey Z positively laid down the gauntlet in Wednesday’s $38,500 George and Dianne Tidball Legacy CSI 3* 1.45m. Second to jump Peter Holmes’ (CAN) 1.45m speed track, the pair blazed a trail, […]

Mariano Martinez Bastida & Belano vd Wijnhoeve Z Beat “Favorites” to Win the Grand Prix of Deauville CSI 4*

Deauville, France – August 13, 2023 – Mariano Martinez Bastida (ESP) was considered by many one of the less likely riders to win the feature class of the week during the 2023 Longines Deauville Classi CSI 4*, nevertheless, the Spaniard surprised them, overcoming several of the favorites to […]

Kara Chad Tops Charitable Uryadi’s Village Winning Round CSI 3* at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – August 12, 2023 – Kara Chad (CAN) has had the ride on Easy Boy d’Aubey Z for less than three months. But you wouldn’t have known it watching the pair in the Uryadi’s Village Winning Round CSI 3* 1.45m Saturday at Thunderbird […]

Todd Minikus & Amex Z are Magnificent in the $145,500 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix CSI 3*

Saugerties, New York – August 05, 2023 – Saturday morning’s $145,500 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix CSI 3* brought a sizable crowd to the Douglas Elliman Grand Prix Stadium at Hits Saugerties to watch over 30 horse and rider combinations attempt to master the 13-fence course. Eventually, it […]

Molly Ashe Cawley Leads All-Female Podium at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – Molly Ashe Cawley (USA) returned to the Douglas Elliman GP Stadium last week to claim the win in the $38,700 SummitMax Welcome CSI 2*. She and Louisburg Farm’s Berdien, a 12-year-old bay Zangersheide mare (Bustique x Querlybet Hero) were double-clear, securing a spot at […]

Tracy Fenney & MTM McIntosh Shift to a Higher Gear in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 27, 2023 – National show jumping competition resumed early this morning during Week VIII of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series with the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. A thrilling ten horse jump-off made for an electric competition with placings separated by just tenths of a […]

Martin Fuchs & Viper Z Victorious in the €26,200 Defender Prize CSI 3* at Dinard

Dinard, France – July 28, 2023 – Thanks to much a more clement weather than the day before, and ideal temperatures for horses to exert themselves, the carefully concocted program for the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & CSI 3* on Friday allowed all the amateur and professional riders to […]

Nicolas Deseuzes & Eldorado Sunheup Z Dash for the Cash in the Grand Prix of Megève CSI 3*

Megève, France – July 23, 2023 – A great week of top sport came to an end on Sunday at the Jumping International de Megève CSI 3* as Nicolas Deseuzes (FRA) and Eldorado Sunheup Z rode towards victory in the €39,950 Grand Prix of Megève CSI 3*. Fifty-four […]

Nicola Philippaerts Turns on the Nitro to Win at the Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO 5*

Falsterbo, Sweden – July 13, 2023 – Only five-hundredths of a second separated first and second place in the €26,700 Equestrian Stockholm Speed Challenge CSIO 5* last Saturday during the 2023 edition of the Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO 5*. In the end, it was Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) and […]

Samuel Parot & Cumorka Z Collect the Gold in the $39,000 ProElite Welcome Stake CSI 2*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 13, 2023 – With forty-nine entries in the $39,000 ProElite Welcome Stake CSI 2* 28, Samuel Parot (CHI) recorded yet another win at the Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC) as he rode Cumorka Z to top honors with a jump off […]

Two Masterful Rides! A One-two Kent Farrington Packs a Double Punch in the $145,100 Grand Prix of Michigan CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 16, 2023 – World No. 8 Kent Farrington (USA) is the first to admit he’s been in a “building phase” with his string over the past couple years. He’s also made it clear, based on his results, that he will be […]

Big Boy Z Claims First Big Win with Conor O’Regan in the $30,000 Traverse City National Grand Prix

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 15, 2023 – Conor O’Regan (IRL) had big hopes for Big Boy Z when he purchased the horse off a video in 2020. Three years later, the gelding won its first grand prix – in only its fourth grand prix appearance ever […]