Nicole Shahinian-Simpson (USA) and Denis Lynch (IRE) lead Longines Elegance Award after Rome

May 27, 2025

The CSIO Piazza di Siena (Italy), where Longines was once again the official partner and timekeeper, lived up to its expectations last weekend.

At the second stage of the restyled Longines Press Award for Elegance, the following horseriders were the best performing female and male riders in Rome: Read more

Denis Lynch (IRE) wins both Prix 11 and the Grand Prix of Rome

May 25, 2025

The Grand Prix of Rome was a 1.60 meter competition (Table A (Art 273.3.3) that offered prize money of € 135,000. The competition was also a qualifier for the 2008 Olympic Gamers as well as the 2009 European Championship. Read more

France’s Michel Robert wins Saturday’s Major Competition at Rome

May 24, 2025

Prix number 9, had ten clear rounds and six double clears but Michel Robert, took advantage of a great ride aboard his Koro d’Or in 40.24 seconds to claim the victory. Read more

Great Britain lead by John Whitaker wins the Super League Competition at Rome

May 23, 2025

USA finishes second and gains top spot after two competitions

John Whitaker secured victory for Britain in a two-way jump-off against America’s Will Simpson at the exciting second leg of the 2008 Samsung Super League with FEI series in Rome this evening.

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All Ready To Go in Rainy Rome

May 22, 2025

USA Draws Third to Go

A relentless downpour disrupted the programme of competitions at the Piazza di Siena in Rome this afternoon, but spirits remained high amongst the teams preparing for tomorrow’s second leg of the 2008 Samsung Super League with FEI series in which the Swedish side will be pathfinders. Read more

Thinking Italian

May 22, 2025

As the Piazza di Siena in Rome prepares for the second leg of the 2008 Samsung Super League with FEI series this week, thoughts turn to things Italian and to the great sporting achievements of some of that country’s top riders. For many years Italy was THE force to be reckoned with in the world of international show jumping, and two men in particular helped secure that lofty status.

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Great Britain’s John Whitaker and Peppermill win the LORO PIANA Grand Prix of Rome

May 27, 2025

Richard Spooner takes second place with the only other double clear

Repeating his double clear performance in yesterday’s Samsung Super League competition, John Whitaker and Becky Stones’s stallion Peppermill claimed victory in the Grand Prix of Rome. The competition was over two rounds without jump-off (FEI Art. 273.3.3). Read more

Britain springs to the top at Rome while a Poor Second Round sees the USA relegated to 8th

May 25, 2025

The formbook was turned on its head at the Piazza di Siena in Rome today when the British, who finished last at the opening leg of the 2007 Samsung Super League with FEI series in La Baule, France two weeks ago, scored a superb victory in a competition that went right down to the wire. Read more

Germany will go first again at Rome Super League Competition

May 24, 2025

Germany will be first into the ring once again when the second leg of the 2007 Samsung Super League with FEI series kicks off at the new-look Piazza di Siena in Rome tomorrow afternoon. Read more

Fuchs wins the Mercedes Grand Prix on opening day at Rome - USA’s Todd Minikus finishes 2nd

May 24, 2025

Forty Four Horse and Rider combinations came to the starting gate in this 1.5 meter competition against the clock (FEI Art. 238.2.1) , the first major competition at Rome. For the USA Lisa Silverman aboard Obelix R, Laura Kraut on Cedric, Beezie Madden riding Integrity, Todd Minikus with Olinda and Richard Spooner aboard Apache were all entered in the 13 obstacle Uliano Vezzani designed course that included two doubles at fence 4 and the finishing fence 11. Read more

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