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Harrie Smolders: "Our Dutch top tier isn't broad, but we're aiming for medals nevertheless!

"I always look forward to CHIO. Not just because we often win as a team, but also because it's a beautiful, special competition. The volunteers, the setting, the location in...

  • 13-06-2024
Bronislav Chudyba: "If you are good in the Longines EEF Series, then the step up is not that big to other opportunities!"

The final regional qualifier in the Longines EEF Series will take place this week at the centre in Samorin, Slovakia. Following their superb performance in Mannheim at the first Region...

  • 11-06-2024
Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann: "I saw the distance in the last line and just took it!"

In a series of spectacular performances, Gilles Thomas and Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann have made their mark on the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT). The young Belgian rider Gilles Thomas continues...

  • 09-06-2024
Luxembourg's strong ambitions in the Nations Cup: "It isn't easy to have four or five riders in a small country"

An exciting new addition to the 2024 Longines EEF Series Calendar is the Region West venue of Roeser, Luxembourg. Hosting the second leg for Region West, this Friday we will...

  • 05-06-2024
Edouard Schmitz: "If Paris doesn't work out then I will aim for the next Olympics"

“The Longines EEF Series has always had high priority for me from a sport perspective to develop the Swiss team spirit and to build the future of our team. Edouard...

  • 04-06-2024
Jérôme Guery: "Quel Homme is ready for his new milestone ... Nations Cup La Baule, here we come!"

Recently, Jérôme Guery scored in Mâcon with his majestic stallion, Quel Homme de Hus. The Belgian had previously stated that this reinforces his hope for an Olympic participation! "I am...

  • 03-06-2024
Behind the scenes with Ben Maher's travelling groom, Derren Lake: "You have to adapt to each horse - That's our job""

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Ben Maher's travelling groom, a dedicated professional who has spent nearly four decades caring for top show jumping horses. From humble beginnings...

  • 28-05-2024
Gilles Thomas: 'I won't speculate about the Olympics, the results will speak for themselves'

Belgian champion Gilles Thomas (26) can look back on a successful month of May. In Shanghai, he won his very first 5* Grand Prix in the Global Champions Tour with...

  • 28-05-2024
Ivo Campagne: "I hope, this is truly my deepest wish, that equestrian sports remain as they are now."

In the world of equestrian sports, horses are the athletes and the main characters. However, before they shine at competitions like the CHIO, many parties are involved behind the scenes....

  • 22-05-2024
Jos Verlooy: "The Olympics come too soon, but the European Championship 2025 is marked on the calendar!"

Multiple Belgian champion, Jos Verlooy is working on his comeback at the highest level. "My team of horses is getting me back on track to compete, but the Olympics? They...

  • 15-05-2024
Competitions
CSIO5* Hickstead (GBR)
CSI4* Valkenswaard (NED)
CSI3* Saugerties (USA)
CSI2* Zuidwolde (NED)
CSI2* Samorin (SVK)
CSI2* Azelhof (BEL)
Olympic Games Paris (FRA)