Category: Showjumping News

GCL: St Tropez Pirates’ Michael Pender and Simon Delestre Sail to Victory in Valendswaard The Longines Tops International Arena came alive with excitement as spectators gathered to witness the exhilarating action in the Global Champions League (GCL) of Valkenswaard. Against the backdrop of an epic atmosphere that captivated both seasoned fans and newcomers alike, St Tropez Pirates took top honors. Michael Pender onboard HHS Catwalk and last to go Simon Delestre riding I Amelusina R 51 were the only team to finish with just a single rail down.  World number…

Britain’s Robert Whitaker won today’s Longines King George V Gold Cup after delivering the only double clear of the competition on Vermento.  The win came two days after the Brits won the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™, with Robert’s father John part of that winning team, crowning an amazing week for the home nation at the Longines Royal International Horse Show. Nine of the 45 starters produced a clear first round after Kelvin Bywater’s tricky course caught many of the competitors out. But in round two things got even tougher,…

Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Hickstead went to Ireland’s Shane Breen and the 11-year-old mare Haya, for the second year in a row.  Eight combinations out of the 28 starters jumped clear in the first round, but it wasn’t until the final three riders – all former winners of the Queen’s Cup – that the jump-off took flight. Two-time winner David Simpson came in on new ride Flashback VL and shaved more than 2sec off Sammie-Jo Coffin’s leading time. But David knew he was going to be followed by…

Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ 2023 Written by Louise Parkes It’s been 13 years since the home side triumphed at Hickstead, but on Friday July 28, at last, the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Great Britain was won by Di Lampard’s British team of Ben Maher (Exit Remo), Tim Gredley (Medoc de Toxandria), John Whitaker (Equine America Unick du Francport) and Harry Charles (Casquo Blue), and it was a victory to be savoured. It was the living legend himself, Whitaker who will celebrate his 68th birthday in a weeks time,…

Strong British team named for Hickstad Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup, and what a line-up it is! The quintet of riders selected to represent Britain in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Great Britain at Hickstead has been named.  The squad comprises reigning Olympic gold medallist Ben Maher (Exit Remo), British number two Harry Charles (Casquo Blue), Tim Gredley (Medoc De Toxandria), British team stalwart John Whitaker (Equine America Unick de Francport) and Donald Whitaker (Di Caprio). The four riders who will make up the final team will be announced at…

Jordan Coyle of Ireland won the $75,000 Richard M. Feldman Grand Prix presented by Kadley Farm on Saturday at the I Love New York Horse Show. Awarding more than $600,000 in prize money, the horse show concludes Sunday when it will feature the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Regional Championship North. Coyle, on board eighth of the nine who reached the jump-off by riding fault-free 16-effort first-round course. He and For Gold, Falkirk Farm LLC’s 12-year-old Holsteiner gelding, turned in a blazing ride over the eight-jump tiebreaker course. Finishing clean, in 34.568 seconds,…

Fresh from his win last week in the €1.5million Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Monaco, Julien Epaillard is back on top spot with Dubai du Cedre at the Longines Tops International Arena. Winning the biggest class on the second day of the Summer Festival, Epaillard beat Dutchman Johnny Pals on Curiano van Maarle Z by nearly 3 seconds in the CSI4* 1.50m speed class. The Longines Tops International Arena Summer Festival continued to captivate equestrian enthusiasts and families alike on its second day, offering a thrilling combination of…

Denis Lynch and Hunter Triumph in CSI4* 1.50m Speed Class The Longines Tops International Arena, launched its highly anticipated Summer Festival on Friday (7 July) with an action packed competition. With the spotlight firmly on Irish show jumper Denis Lynch and his phenomenal partner Hunter, who triumphed in the CSI4* 1.50m Speed Class, the opening day set the stage for an unforgettable summer of equestrian excellence. Denis Lynch and Hunter showcased their exceptional skill, outperforming a fiercely competitive field to claim victory in the biggest class of the day. Their…

The 61st Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting attracts a strong line-up of riders Some of showjumping’s biggest names, including reigning Al Shira’aa Derby champion Shane Breen, his brother Trevor, four-time winner William Funnell, and British team regulars Guy Williams, Tim Gredley, Holly Smith and Amy Inglis are among those competing in the international classes at this four-star show (22-25 June). Three members of the famous Whitaker family are in action, including 2016 Hickstead Derby winner William, his brother James, and his cousin Robert. Ireland’s Michael Pender shot into the limelight when…

In a fairytale ending to a sensational weekend of sport, Henrik von Eckermann and King Edward reigned supreme in the €480,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Stockholm presented by Fabege.  Taking one spot better on the podium than last year, Von Eckermann beat Shane Breen on Haya by 0.06s to secure his Golden Ticket to the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix in Prague this year, while the electrifying jump-off captivated audiences as power duo Marcus Ehning and Stargold finished third for the second year running in…

The first day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Stockholm saw world number one Henrik von Eckermann set the stage for an electrifying weekend of world-class equestrian sport. Making it a home win, von Eckermann, riding Dzara Dorchival, cut over a second off Abdullah Alsharbatly and Ambrosio d’Alcy’s time to take the win. On flying form, Victor Bettendorf secured a win earlier in the day but had to settle for third place on Big Star des Forets in the 1.45m speed class presented by Equestrian Stockholm. Under the picturesque…