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Jumping Amsterdam assured of FEI Dressage World Cup qualifier 2021

Amsterdam - The FEI, the international equestrian association, has announced that two more FEI Dressage World Cup qualifications will be held in the Netherlands in the 2020/2021 season. The FEI Dressage World Cup qualifier has been on the…

MARC HOUTZAGER WINS WORLD CUP COMPETITION JUMPING AMSTERDAM

Marc Houtzager gave Jumping Amsterdam a dreamed winner of the FEI World Cup competition. Houtzager trumped with the twelve year old mare Sterrehof's Dante his compatriot Harrie Smolders, who led for a long time. With four riders of TeamNL in…

Houtzager pips Smolders in Amsterdam thriller

Dutch riders proved unbeatable on home ground when Marc Houtzager snatched victory from compatriot Harrie Smolders in a thrilling nine-horse jump-off at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2019/2020 Western European League qualifier…

Jur Vrieling takes North Holland Prize: "Maybe I'll learn it again"

He did not expect it, but Jur Vrieling was at the front in the award ceremony of the Province of Noord-Holland Prize, a 1.45 m with jump-off this afternoon. The Groninger was with 0/26.48 the best of 12 jump-off combinations. "My horse Fiumicino…

Jumping Amsterdam forerunner in veterinary facilities

The horses play the leading role at Jumping Amsterdam. A whole team is ready to provide these 'stars' with the best care. FEI veterinarian Julia Ridder and attending veterinarian Arie Hoogendoorn are constantly in the RAI Amsterdam to keep…

Epaillard: 'I drove outside and was faster than Marcus Ehning'

Tonight was an exciting battle in the Anemone Horse Trucks Grand Prix of Amsterdam powered by Stoeterij Sterrehof. Julien Epaillard defeated ten competitors with the 13-year-old mare Toupie de la Roque (f. Kannan) in the 11 strong jump-off…

Morsink: 'If I ride well, Dakina II can stay clear'

Elike Morsink was too quick to beat the competitors in the Hästens price for U25 riders. Morsink rode the 1.45m class with the 12-year-old Dakina II (f. Indoctro). The Dutchman stayed in the 9-man jump-off clear in a time of 33.75 seconds.…

Gaudiano: 'The dressage training at home was a good preparation for Amsterdam'

Emanuele Gaudiano took his second victory this afternoon in the Marc Boers Flower Export prize with the 10-year-old Kingston van het Eikenhof ( f. Epleaser van't Heike) in the RAI. It was a narrow victory for the Italian, who was followed by…

Werth: 'I'm proud that Weihegold has been running at top level for many years'

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Isabell Werth was the best in the freestyle on music presented by VriendenLoterij at Jumping Amsterdam. Werth rode a great test and beat the British Charlotte Dujardin. The mare Weihegold OLD (f. Blue Hors Don Schufro) received a top score…

Gal: 'Actually, GLOCK's Total US can do just about anything'

Edward Gal rode the stars from the sky in the Anemone Horse Trucks award at Jumping Amsterdam. Gal rode GLOCK's Total US (f. Totilas) in the Intermediaire I Freestyle with music to a fantastic score of 80.458%. Kirsten Brouwer came second with…

De Koeyer: "The performance was very good today’’

Jasmien De Koeyer was the strongest in the Kingsley Future Cup U25 presented by Hoefslag. De Koeyer rode a very strong test with Esperanza (f. Desperados), which was rated with 77.258%. Thalia Rockx came second with 18-year-old Verdi La Fazenda (f.…

Ehning: "It's a special blessing for me’’

The riders will compete in the 1.50m classe in the Telegraaf prize at Jumping Amsterdam Tonight. Ten riders qualified for the blood clotting jump-off. The top rider Marcus Ehning and the 12-year-old A la Carte NRW (f. Abke) came the longest…

Gaudiano: A good start is hopefully a indication for the next few days'

Emanuele Gaudiano won the Heineken 0.0 prize at Jumping Amsterdam tonight. In the two-phase class over 1.45m the Italian did everything he could to win in the saddle of the 10-year-old BWP'er Kingston van het Eikenhof (f. Epleaser van't Heike).…

Kuipers: 'Fabulous knows exactly what to do in the ring'

Doron Kuipers won the Zegwaard Rioolontstopping Prijs at Jumping Amsterdam this afternoon. Kuipers kept a cool head and stayed clear in a time of 54.30 seconds. The Dutchman rode in the 1.40m class immediately on time with the 10-year-old KWPN'er…

Werth: 'Weihegold is a honest and motivated mare'

In the World Cup Grand Prix dressage presented by VriendenLoterij the dressage queen Isabell Werth came, saw and conquered with the 15-year-old black mare Weihegold OLD (f. Blue Hors Don Schufro) at Jumping Amsterdam. Werth is the boss of the…

Van de Mheen: 'I was always trying to grab the most forward distance'

In the Meadowbrook Farms Prize at Jumping Amsterdam the Dutch Elize van de Mheen secured the victory. The rider was with the 12-year-old KWPN'er Dakota B (f. Calvaro Z) in the 1.40m class directly on time in the U25 and finished clear in 51.99…

Gal: 'It was a tough test'

The dressage Magazine Prize at Jumping Amsterdam was a prey for Edward Gal and the 8-year-old Glock's Total US (f. Totilas). Gal received a standing ovation from the enthusiastic audience, which the jury judged with 75,539%. Kirsten Brouwer…

Extra tickets available for Jumping Amsterdam

Because we expect that the day program of Saturday, January 25, 2020, with the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Freestyle presented by VriendenLoterij, will sell out every moment, we’ve made an effort to make more seats available. This way…

FEI Dressage World Cup™ Amsterdam: all participants

On Wednesday we already announced a number of top dressage riders who will visit Amsterdam next week for the FEI Dressage World Cup™. Today we complete the list, which is complete with this. Compared to the names that were previously…

Edward Gal and rising star Glock’s Total US compete during Jumping Amsterdam

During the upcoming edition of Jumping Amsterdam, which takes place from 23 to 26 January in RAI Amsterdam, Edward Gal will compete with GLOCK’s Total US. The pitch black son of his former wonder horse Totilas. After their successful…

Impressive field of competitors in the subtop during Jumping Amsterdam

Who wants to enjoy the subtop must be in the RAI on Thursday 23 January! The top six participants in the Dressage Magazine Prize compete for a spot in the Freestyle to music at Intermediaire I level in the Anemone Horse Trucks Prize, prior…

The world's best riders will attend Jumping Amsterdam

RAI Amsterdam is the stage for two World Cup competitions AMSTERDAM - Jumping Amsterdam will host top of the world of the dressage and show jumping riders. They will compete in RAI Amsterdam for important World Cup points on their way to…

Super Steve Guerdat posts Swiss victory at Basel

In the 90th World Cup competition of his spectacular career, three-time series champion Steve Guerdat galloped to victory with Victorio des Frotards in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2019/2020 Western European League qualifier on…

Impressive competitors at Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Amsterdam