Category: Showjumping News

Nicola Philippaerts stole the show in Mexico city to take the LGCT Grand Prix in front of a sold-out crowd on Sunday, April 14th 2024. Partnering H&M Luna van’t Ruytershof, the win welcomed his third-ever Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix (LGCT) victory. The crowd erupted in applause as Philippaerts triumphantly crossed the finish line in a thrilling five-rider jump-off in the €327,000 class, ultimately securing his first LGCT Grand Prix win since 2018! Speaking with Rosie Tapner for GCTV, Nicola paid tribute to his winning partner. He explained, “She has…

The Prague Lions ignited the crowd in Mexico City into a frenzy, securing the win as the only team to finish on 5 faults. In a nail-biting finale of the GCL of Mexico City, the Lions clinched victory as the last to go, propelling themselves to the top of the championship leaderboard with a commanding lead. The atmosphere at the Campo Marte venue was nothing short of electric as U25 rider Thibeau Spits and his exceptional mount, Impress-K van ‘t Kattenheye Z, held it together under immense pressure. The crowd…

The Longines Global Champions Tour has officially arrived in Mexico City. Day one kicked off with a win from flying Frenchman Simon Delestre and Olga van de Kruishoeve, who took the Trofeo Broxel 1.45m two-phase competition.  Speaking to GCTV Simon smiled: “The crowd here in Mexico City are always fantastic and this is just the first day! The grass arena felt amazing and Olga loves it here, I was unlucky in Miami last week so hopefully my luck has changed and I can carry on this strong start for the…

With not a dry eye in the house and against the iconic backdrop of Miami Beach, Michael Duffy and Claptonn Mouche secured their first-ever Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix victory. The duo’s remarkable win was highlighted by their status as the sole double clear of the day.  While Duffy and Claptonn Mouche claimed the top spot, Max Kühner and EIC Cooley Jump finished two seconds faster but accumulated four faults over the Liverpool fence, which caught out more than a couple of contenders. On form Frenchman, Julien Anquetin and…

In a jaw-dropping race to the finish, Rome Gladiators powered by ClipMyHorse.TV of Laura Kraut, Lorenzo de Luca and Micheal Duffy stood on top of the podium for the GCL Miami showdown (round 2), after climbing an impressive eight places from 1st round.  Spectators were treated to the highest level of competitive show jumping and to the unique ambience that only Miami Beach can offer. With its blend of vibrant culture, luxurious lifestyle, and breathtaking natural beauty, Miami Beach provided the perfect stage for this unparalleled sporting event. The dynamic…

The vibrant shore of Miami Beach was electrified as the first CSI5* day of the highly anticipated 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour kicked off in spectacular fashion. Against the backdrop of sun-kissed shores and swaying palms, the world’s top equestrian athletes converged for an exhilarating weekend of fun and entertainment. Dutch rider Miakel van der Vleuten emerged victorious aboard Elwikke in one of the closest speed class showdowns of the year, clinching the CSI5* title by a mere 0.08 of a second. The crowd of beach goers erupted in applause…

In a competition that was as unpredictable as it was exciting, Ireland came out on top with a superb team effort at the second leg of the Longines League of Nations on Saturday evening (23.3.24). Staged at the World Equestrian Centre in Ocala, Florida (USA), Switzerland finished second ahead of the American hosts in third. The 10 best teams in the world are battling it out over four qualifying events for the eight places on offer at the series Final in Barcelona (ESP) in early October. Saturday’s line-up included eight…

The prestigious Global Champions Playoffs (GC Playoffs) is set to embark on an exciting journey as it announces its confirmed locations for the years 2024 to 2029. Organisers have unveiled plans for the Playoffs to alternate annually, between Riyadh and Prague. The new direction will kick off in 2024, with Riyadh hosting the event in even years and Prague taking the reins in odd years. The decision to rotate between these two iconic cities reflects the global appeal and growth of the sport of show jumping. Riyadh and Prague, each…

British Nations Cup showjumper 31-year-old Scottish James Smith has been suspended from competing as of March 16, 2024, at home or abroad due to concerns about the welfare of a horse. Smith is currently under investigation and barred from national and international competitions due to allegedly having used an outlawed training method during a European event.   Concerns relating to the horse’s welfare were raised after photographs circulated on social media appeared to evidence a cane being used to make the horse lift its hind legs higher over a practice jump…

Australian Olympic medalist Shane Rose risks losing his place at the 2024 Paris Games due to a severe accident which has left him in ICU following a heavy fall from his horse, Virgil, during a cross-country session on Thursday, 15 March 24. The horse was not injured; however, the fall saw Shane rushed to intensive care, where he remains with serious injuries. It has been reported that Shane has fractured his femur as well as pelvis and ribs. Having already undergone urgent surgery to stabilize his pelvis and femur, the question…

Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2023-2024 – North American League. Written by Catie Staszak World Cup success is nothing new for Daniel Coyle (IRL), but he reached another milestone on Sunday at the Live Oak International (USA) when he topped the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Ocala aboard his exciting new mount, Incredible. “I’ve had a really, really good experience with the World Cup already, but I think this is the first year I’ve ever won three [in one season],” Coyle expressed, “so I’m really, really happy about that.” Coyle, a…

The new home of the British Young Horse Championships has been announced, and it’s an exciting one! The prestigious event will now be set against the stunning backdrop of the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead, West Sussex. The event provides a wonderful opportunity for talented young horses to begin their journey to stardom in the most supportive and highly respected atmosphere. The show, which will this year take place from the 9th to the 12th of August (2024), boasts a total prize fund of nearly £80,000, will take place…

Ellen Whitaker has been hitting form once again during the 5th week of the Andalucia Sunshine Tour in Vejer De La Frontera, Spain on 8th March. Ellen secured the impressive win in the CSI5* 1.50m Ashford Farm Trophy, Longines Ranging speed class riding Korlenski. Out of sixty nine entering combinations, only eighteen completed the course without fault. Ellen rode to triumph on the nine-year-old KWPN mare Korlenski (out of legendary stallion Coronet Oblensky) stopping the clock over a second faster than second-placed Turkish rider, Derin Demorsoy on the BWP gelding…

It’s been a successful trip to the sunshine of the Wellington International Winter Equestrian Festival for Olympian Ben Maher, with a $200,000 win on the final day of the festival on the 3rd March on board Point Break (Action-Breaker x Balou du Rouet), owned by Charlotte Rossetter and Pamela Wright. Ben’s win comes on week eight of the festival when he topped the leaderboard in the JTWG, Inc. CSI04* Grand Prix. Five combinations jumped the USA’s Steve Stephens and Nick Granat’s challenging course, with Maher, the first to jump clear…

It was Belgium’s Abdel Saïd and the remarkable, Bonne Amie, emerging victorious after a heart-stopping class during the €375,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Doha. Their triumph not only secured the win but also propelled them to claim the lead in the prestigious LGCT Championship race after collecting maximum points. The spectacular sound and light show at the prize-giving ceremony rounded off three days of the highest calibre show jumping kicking off the supreme test to find the 2024 LGCT Champion.   In an electrifying round, Abdel Saïd and…

The equestrian world was set ablaze as the 2024 Global Champions League (GCL) season kicked off in Doha, Qatar, with the Cannes Stars, powered by Iron Dames, seizing victory in a historic display of skill and determination. Under the dazzling lights of the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, the Cannes Stars made history as the first all-female team of six riders to lead the championship race, setting the stage for an electrifying season ahead. In a riveting showdown, the Cannes Stars soared to victory, propelled by stellar performances from Sophie…

Top showjumping stallion Dallas has been put to sleep following a tragic accident.