Showjumping News

Germany secured a decisive victory in the second leg of the Longines League of Nations at World Equestrian Center in Ocala on Saturday night, delivering a composed and clinical performance under pressure to finish on just four faults. In a competition defined by shifting leaderboards and costly mistakes, Ireland pushed hard to take second place on eight faults, while Belgium completed the podium in third on 12. The result marks a significant step forward for Germany, who improve on their runner-up finish at the same venue in 2025. Germany Deliver When It Matters Led by Chef d’Equipe Otto Becker, the

By Kirsty Pasto A thrilling finale to the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2025/2026 Western European League unfolded in Helsinki (FIN) on Sunday, as the sport’s biggest names went head-to-head in the 13th and final qualifying leg. When the final combination crossed the beam, it was Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat and the outstanding chestnut gelding Albfuehren’s Iashin Sitte who emerged victorious, sealing their second win of the season after previously taking top honours in Leipzig (GER). Crucially, the result also delivered the series points Guerdat needed to secure his place at this season’s Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final in April.

Mexico’s Luis Alejandro Plascencia produced a performance of real authority to secure victory at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Puebla, delivering the only double-clear round of the competition in front of a passionate home crowd on Saturday 7 February. Riding the experienced 14-year-old gelding Huberth B, Plascencia was one of just two riders to negotiate a demanding first-round showjumping track without penalty. He then returned to jump clear again in the jump-off, stopping the clock at 47.36 seconds to decisively claim the win. Course designer Anderson Lima, who will also build the tracks for the FEI World Cup Finals

Ireland’s Shane Breen secured a standout victory at the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show, claiming the Al Shira’aa Longines CSI4*-W Diamond Tour FEI World Cup Grand Prix on the final day of competition at Al Forsan International Sports Resort in Abu Dhabi. The five-day international show concluded in dramatic fashion on Sunday 25 January, as a world-class field assembled for the headline class of the week, contested over two demanding rounds at heights of 1.55m–1.60m and offering a €320,000 prize fund. Spectacular finale at Al Forsan Ahead of the Grand Prix, spectators were treated to a visually striking opening ceremony

There were emotional scenes in the International Arena at the London International Horse Show on Sunday, 21 December, as Ben Maher officially retired Explosion W, the Olympic gold medal-winning showjumper who helped deliver some of Britain’s biggest moments in the sport. In front of a sellout crowd, spectators waved 6,000 glow sticks as the legendary 16-year-old gelding entered the arena for his retirement celebration — a fitting tribute to a horse widely regarded as one of the standout performers of modern showjumping. A special farewell in the International Arena Explosion W, owned by Charlotte Rossetter and Pamela Wright, was presented

Max Kühner produced a cool, controlled jump-off to win the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ presented by Agria at the London International Horse Show, partnering the 12-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding EIC Cooley Jump the Q. The Austrian rider stopped the clock in 33.94 seconds to take the win, becoming the first Austrian to top the London leg since Thomas Frühmann’s victory in 1989. “It’s a really good feeling today. In a jump-off like that we listen to the horse and they tell us what’s possible and what’s not. Today we had a very clear communication, I could really feel

The world of elite show jumping meets haute horology in a stunning new eight-part content series that explores the hidden artistry behind equestrian excellence. Longines and the Longines Global Champions Tour have unveiled Art of Time Season 2 of their signature content franchise, with the first three episodes now available ahead of the GC Prague Playoffs. Building on the success of last year’s Rising Above series, which focused on personal triumph and resilience, this new season takes a different approach—delving into the foundations of mastery itself. From the creative vision of course designers to the meticulous care of master grooms, each episode

British showjumping will bid farewell to one of its greatest ever horses this December, as three-time Olympic gold medallist Ben Maher prepares to retire his legendary partner Explosion W at the London International Horse Show. The emotional ceremony is scheduled for Sunday evening 21 December at ExCeL London. It will mark the end of an extraordinary career for the 16-year-old chestnut gelding. He captured hearts worldwide. Owned by Charlotte Rossetter and Pamela Wright, Explosion W has become one of the most successful and beloved showjumping horses in modern equestrian sport. His partnership with Maher reached its pinnacle at the Tokyo

The Al Shira’aa Show Jumping Team delivered a commanding performance at the Union Cup in Al Ain on Sunday evening, securing a historic clean sweep of the CSI2* Grand Prix podium. Under the floodlights at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club, the Emirati squad demonstrated the strength and depth of their programme with a 1-2-3 finish in the €32,000 competition. Al Suwaidi Claims Victory with Cjoxx Z Salim Ahmed Al Suwaidi and Cjoxx Z produced a faultless performance to take top honours, stopping the clock at 38.50 seconds in the jump-off. The 37-year-old Olympian, who took over the ride

Al Shira’aa, the Abu Dhabi-based equestrian organisation dedicated to developing future generations of riders, has announced a landmark five-year partnership with GRANDPRIX Events that will see it become Title Partner of the prestigious Chantilly Classic (CSI4*) from 2026. The agreement also extends Al Shira’aa’s presence in France, with the organisation serving as Official Partner of the Sotheby’s International Realty CSIO Deauville. The multi-year partnership, announced on 3rd November 2025, marks a significant expansion of Al Shira’aa’s European footprint, adding two flagship events on the French calendar to a portfolio that already includes Hamburg and Hickstead. HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazza

Kent Farrington (USA) and his remarkable 11-year-old mare Greya have successfully defended their Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Traverse City title, kicking off the 2025-26 North American League Season in spectacular fashion. The defending champions delivered a masterclass performance on Sunday, winning a thrilling seven-horse jump-off in 39.45 seconds to claim their fifth Grand Prix victory at five-star level this year alone. A More Mature Partnership Reflecting on their victory, Farrington highlighted the significant development in his partnership with Greya since their inaugural win twelve months ago. “I think you’re seeing a more mature horse than I had last year,”

After seven decades of sporting excellence, Germany’s most prestigious equestrian competition is set to make a triumphant return to Münster’s historic Schlossplatz this weekend (21-24 August 2025). The Al Shira’aa Turnier Der Sieger, one of the annual highlights of German equestrian sport since 1955, welcomes Al Shira’aa as title sponsor for this landmark edition. For 70 years, the Tournament of Champions has stood as the pinnacle of German showjumping, combining sporting tradition with the magnificent baroque backdrop of Münster Castle. This weekend’s return promises to uphold that legacy whilst embracing a new chapter in the event’s illustrious history. Since its