Longines FEI Jumping World Cup

Ireland’s Jessica Burke delivered a career-defining performance yesterday evening at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup in Bordeaux, claiming a fairytale victory aboard the impressive grey Good Star du Bary and writing her name into the history books. In doing so, Burke became the first female athlete ever to win the Bordeaux World Cup, producing the only double-clear performance of the competition with the 10-year-old gelding. The result was all the more remarkable given the partnership’s relative inexperience at this level. Burke and Good Star du Bary have made just six World Cup appearances together, with yesterday’s round marking their

American showjumping legend McLain Ward delivered an emphatic performance at Santa Anita Park on Saturday night, capturing the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Los Angeles with High Star Hero in what marked the biggest victory of their partnership. Ward and the 12-year-old sBs gelding dominated a competitive seven-horse jump-off, stopping the clock at 33.99 seconds to claim top honours. Richard Vogel (GER) finished second aboard Gangster Montdesir with a time of 34.39 seconds, whilst Nina Mallevaey (FRA) and Dynastie de Beaufor rounded out the podium in 34.73 seconds. Breaking Through After Early Season Struggles The victory was particularly sweet for

Willem Greve (NED) delivered a masterclass in showjumping to claim victory in the fourth leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup 2025/2026 qualifier in Stuttgart (GER), riding the impressive 10-year-old mare Pretty Woman van’t Paradijs N.O.P. The Dutch rider capitalised on his advantageous final draw in a thrilling seven-strong jump-off on Sunday, relegating Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida (POR) and Karonia.L to second place whilst Peder Fredricson (SWE) secured third aboard Alcapone des Carmille. A Demanding First Round Course designer Christa Jung presented athletes with a technical 13-fence track that tested every aspect of horse and rider partnerships. The course incorporated

Irish showjumper Conor Swail delivered a masterclass performance at Toronto’s historic Royal Horse Show on Saturday night, claiming victory in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Toronto aboard his trusted partner Casturano. As the final combination to enter the arena for the jump-off, Swail seized his opportunity with both hands, stopping the clock at 41.24 seconds to secure his first North American League (NAL) victory since Las Vegas 2023. The 12-year-old gelding Casturano, whom Swail has produced himself, proved his worth at the highest level, outpacing two talented 21-year-old American riders in a compact three-horse jump-off. Skylar Wireman finished second

Written by Alice Watson Martin Fuchs (SUI) and his faithful friend, the 14-year-old gelding Leone Jei, took the honours on day two of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final in Basel (SUI) after a thrilling jump-off. Max Kühner (AUT) and his long-term partner, the also 14-year-old Elektric Blue P, took second ahead of Alessandra Volpi (USA) with her sensational 11-year-old mare Gypsy Love. Day two of the competition saw athletes battle for supremacy in a 1.60m Table A Jump-Off class where only six of the 38 athletes came up with all the answers around an imposing first round track.

Written By Alice Watson Martin Fuchs (SUI) produced two flawless rounds of jumping to take victory in the penultimate leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Western European League staged in Bordeaux (FRA) with the wonderful Conner Jei on Saturday, February 8. After a slow start to this season’s campaign, the 2022 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final Champion hit form with fourth and fifth placings in Basel (SUI) and Leipzig (GER) but desperately needed a strong performance in Bordeaux to secure enough points to guarantee his place in this season’s Final. Pieter Devos (BEL), secure in the knowledge

The world’s best showjumping athletes will meet in Riyadh from 16 to 20 April 2024 for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final, and what a thrilling, star-studded competition it is set to be. In a competition boasting the largest prize fund in its history, 2.6 million Euros, 17 Western European League athletes and seven North American League athletes will form part of those vying for the honours. Champions from Great Britain, including Ben Maher (GBR) and Scott Brash (GBR), will meet defending champion Peder Fredricson (SWE), who, collectively, form part of the 35 Athletes and 42 Horses from 19