Entries by Irene

BRILLIANT YOUNG BALSIGER WINS OSLO OPENER

It was a really big day for Switzerland’s Bryan Balsiger who galloped to victory with the gallant grey gelding, Clouzot de Lassus, at the first leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2019/2020 Western European League in Oslo, Norway today.   In a super-hot 12-horse jump-off, the 22-year-old from Neuchâtel near Lausanne threw down […]

IT’S A BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY FOR DENMARK’S DUFOUR AT FIRST LEG IN HERNING

Denmark’s Cathrin Dufour stole all the limelight when dominating both the Grand Prix and Freestyle at the first leg of the FEI Dressage World Cup™ 2019/2020 Western European League on home ground in Herning (DEN) this weekend. Riding her exciting young Westphalian gelding Bohemian, she posted a whopping 83.022 to win yesterday’s Grand Prix. And […]

Start ticket sales Jumping Amsterdam 2020

From Thursday 23 until Sunday 26 January 2020, RAI Amsterdam is the center of the international equestrian world. For the 61st edition of Jumping Amsterdam, all (inter)national heroes, both riders and horses, will travel to the Dutch capital. With the FEI Dressage World Cup™ and the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ included in the programme, top sport at the highest level is guaranteed.   Furthermore, […]

PIM BAKKENES INTERIM DIRECTOR JUMPING AMSTERDAM

From 1 November Pim Bakkenes will become interim director of the international horse show Jumping Amsterdam. He will succeed Annemarike van Putten-Bunschoten, who has chosen another direction after being involved in twelve editions of the event. Pim Bakkenes (35) is familiar with the event, that has been in his portfolio for the last two years […]

The people behind Jumping Amsterdam: Pieter Wiersinga

Every year a lot of people put a lot of work in making Jumping Amsterdam a success. Time to introduce you to a few well-known Jumping faces. This time Pieter Wiersinga, board member of Jumping Amsterdam. What is your role at Jumping Amsterdam? “I mainly concern myself with the sports side of the event. That […]

Joop TC schittert in Subli Cup-selectie

In de halve finale van de Pavo Cup werd Joop TC (Ravel x Krack C)  met 78 punten weer naar huis gestuurd, maar in de Subli Cup-selectie in Velsen-Zuid waren de juryleden helemaal overtuigd van de imponerende hengst, die werd voorgesteld door Dinja van Liere. Ze beoordeelden hem onder andere met een 9,5 voor de draf, een […]

Nico van Aken waves off at Jumping Amsterdam

As a token of appreciation for his work, official Nico van Aken was awarded the golden pin from the KNHS last week. Nico is not only working for the KNHS and the KWPN, he has also been a ring master at Jumping Amsterdam for decades. When asked how often he has worked in the RAI, […]

Werth and Weihegold are untouchable in Amsterdam

Four-time series champion, Isabell Werth (49) from Germany, stamped her authority all over the opposition with another superb win at the eighth leg of the FEI Dressage World Cup™ 2018/2019 Western European League in Amsterdam (NED) today. Having lifted the series trophy for the last two years, Werth is automatically qualified for the 2019 Final […]

Who dares, wins! Sensational victory for Sweden’s von Eckermann

Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann (37) worked the Dutch crowd into a frenzy and booked his ticket to the series Final with a sensational victory partnering the brilliant mare, Toveks Mary Lou, at the twelfth leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2018/2019 Western European League in Amsterdam (NED) today. Last to go in a […]

Malin Baryard-Johnsson and H&M Second Chance Dominate the 1.45m

Sweden’s olympic rider Malin Baryard-Johnsson and her grey mare, H&M Second Chance, took first place in Provincie Noord-Holland’s 1.45m class. It was an exciting competition as top riders fought for the podium. At lightning speed, Baryard-Johnsson and H&M Second Chance expertly maneuvered the course and finished with 60.51 seconds on the clock. Baryard-Johnsson finished the […]

Lightning Victory for Simon Delestre and Hermes Ryan in 1.60m

In an extremely exciting competition Simon Delestre and his star horse Hermes Ryan conquered the 1.60m Anemone Horse Trucks Grand Prix of Amsterdam. In the jump-off, tight corners, perfectly calculated strides and lightning speed drove the team to a win with 30.62 seconds. Delestre was all smiles after the jump-off. Eager to make sure Hermes […]

Victory for Emanuele Gaudiano in the Marc Boers Flower Export Prize

Italy’s Olympian Emanuele Gaudiano and his very sweet mare, Carlotta, kept the audience on the edge of their seats as they dashed to a well-deserved victory in the Marc Boers Flower Export 1.45m class. The duo secured their win with a clear round in 44.55 seconds. After the prize giving, we met up with Gaudiano, […]

Lily Freeman-Attwood wins the TWR Investments Group Prize U25

Lily Freeman-Attwood of Great Britain triumphed on January 26th in the 1.45m TWR Investments Group Prize. There were 19 entries in the TWR Investments Group 1.45m Jumper class but not one of them could catch up to Freeman-Atwood and her horse Karibou Horta. The talented team set the unbeatable time at 33.04 seconds in the […]

Werth and Weihegold are untouchable in Amsterdam

Four-time series champion, Isabell Werth (49) from Germany, stamped her authority all over the opposition with another superb win at the eighth leg of the FEI Dressage World Cup™ 2018/2019 Western European League in Amsterdam (NED) today.  Having lifted the trophy for the last two years, Werth is automatically qualified for the 2019 Final in […]

L’Année Hippique Awards Best Dressage Rider

L’Année Hippique is the world’s number one equestrian yearbook. The first edition was published in 1943 and in 1988 the first L’Année Hippique Awards were presented to the riders. The winners were illustrious names: Pierre Durand, Nicole Uphoff, Mark Todd and IJsbrand Chardon.  In 2018 equestrian fans worldwide voted for the best riders online and […]

Switzerland’s Pius Schwizer Captures First in 1.45m

There were 44 entries in the Friday evening 1.45m class, competing over a course set by Louis Konickx of the Netherlands. 19 found the key to a clear round and it was down to the wire in time. Olympic Medalist Pius Schwizer (SUI) lead the class in first place with Cina Donna Awr. The impressive […]

Celine Schoonbroodt and Venus victorious in 1.40m

Today’s international jumping class began with the 1.40m Zegwaard Rioolontstopping Prize. The show was exciting as competitive rider Celine Shoonbroodt-de Azevedo (BEL) earned first place with her mare Venus de l’Eyre. We caught up with her after the class. “The mare jumped really good. I had a good round so I’m happy. I’m going to […]

Isabell Werth dazzled audience in Amsterdam

Champion rider Germany’s Isabell Werth dazzled the audience with 14 year old Oldenburg mare, Weihegold OLD in today’s FEI Dressage World Cup Grand Prix. According to Isabell her mare started as “a bit tense” but she finished strong and earned first place in today’s Grand Prix. Germany hero the top two places today as Isabell […]

Rowen wins first CSI U25 class in Amsterdam

After winning the international 1.40m jumping competition on Thursday, January 24 th  2019, we caught up with the talented and well-spoken 19 year old young rider, Rowen van de Mheen. Rowen is off to a flying start at Jumping Amsterdam with a clear round on Holsteiner gelding, Q Verdi. He trained as a video interview, […]

Jumping Amsterdam Livestream by ClipMyHorse.TV

Jumping Amsterdam can be followed live and free or anywhere in the world via the livestream on  www.clipmyhorse.tv  with comments in Dutch, German and English. ClipMyHorse.TV is the largest provider of livestreams with more than 800 equestrian and breeding events throughout Europe. Do you want to follow the broadcasts in full screen? Become a premium […]

Awesome Ahlmann scores again at Longines leg in Leipzig

It’s long been one of his favourite venues, and today Germany’s Christian Ahlmann had his home crowd in the palm of his hand once again when scorching to victory in the eleventh leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2018/2019 Western European League at Leipzig.  Just three weeks ago, the man who currently holds […]

Dream win for The Netherlands’ Minderhoud in Mechelen

Glock’s Dream Boy NOP lived up to his name when carrying 2016 champion Hans Peter Minderhoud (45) from The Netherlands to victory at the seventh leg of the FEI Dressage World Cup™ 2018/2019 Western European League in Mechelen, Belgium today. At just 10 years of age this young stallion is demonstrating colossal potential, and his […]

Tops-Alexander makes it a back-to-back double at La Coruña

“Pretty amazing!” was how Australia’s Edwina Tops-Alexander (44), described her victory in today’s seventh leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2018/2019 Western European League series in La Coruña, Spain.  For the second consecutive year she out-paced all her rivals to head the line-up at the Casas Novas Equestrian Centre where the packed stadium […]

Germany’s Werndl secures spectacular win in Salzburg

Germany’s Benjamin Werndl (34) threw his hat into the ring for a place at the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final next April when producing a spectacular victory with Daily Mirror at the fifth leg of the 2018/2019 Western European League in Salzburg, Austria today.  The pair’s performance wasn’t perfect, with a few glitches along the […]