Category: Showjumping News

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…

Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup 2023, by Louise Parkes They waited 22 years to post a long-awaited win on home ground in St Gallen last year, and on Sunday June 4th, 2023, Team Switzerland stole the show once again by topping the opening leg of the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ 2023 Europe Division 1 series at their home venue.  Their back-to-back victory was no walk-in-the-park however, with the result only decided in a thrilling jump-off against the clock. It was home hero Martin Fuchs who sealed it with a clear…

It was an U25 one-two in yesterday’s (1.6.23) 1.45m Prix Bentley at the Athina Onaisis Horse Show as German rider, Philipp Schulze Topphoff piped Brit, Lily Attwood to the post in an epic display of horsepower. In an unforgettable opening day of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) of St Tropez, Ramatuelle the high-level sport paired with the glamorous hospitality and the vibrant atmosphere of the French Riviera set the stage for a perfect weekend of show jumping.  Riding his 10 year old mare Carla, Schulze Topphoff stopped the clock…

Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ 2023, written by Catie Staszak The United States won their second consecutive Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup event on Sunday in San Juan Capistrano (USA), securing a comfortable victory in front of a home crowd at The Oaks International Grand Prix Field two weeks after triumphing in Mexico. The event marked the first Nations Cup event held in the state of California, and Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland brought forward a powerhouse team that featured Lillie Keenan (Argan de Beliard), Karl Cook (Kalinka van’t Zorgvliet), Laura Kraut…

The famous Puissance wall took centre stage in the Castle Arena on the opening day of Show Jumping at the Royal Windsor Horse Show (RWHS). Of the seven starters set to battle the famous red wall, five combinations made it through to the fifth and final round. First to bow out of the competition was Trevor Breen with Chin, who retired prior to the rounds getting underway. All horse and rider combinations made it through the first two phases, it wasn’t until the third round did Seb Hughes and Colorado…