Laura Kraut and Anthem Take Huge Paycheck with $500,000 Grand Prix of Charlotte, CSI 5* Victory
April 13, 2025
Charlotte, NC - April 13, 2025 - In some of the most exciting show jumping action that the United States has seen, it was Laura Kraut of Wellington, FL, and Anthem who stayed clear through three rounds to win the $500,000 Grand Prix of Charlotte, CSI 5* for the Charlotte Bobcats Cup. Brazil’s Rodrigo Pessoa and Rufus finished second, while Chris Kappler of New Jersey was third on VDL Oranta. Ben Maher of Great Britain with Rolette rounded out the group that competed in the jump-off and finished in fourth place. Read more
Lamaze’s Road to Beijing Goes Through Bobcats Arena
April 12, 2025
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, April 11, 2025 Eric Lamaze’s road to this year’s Olympic Games made a successful stop tonight at Time Warner Cable Arena, home of the Charlotte Bobcats NBA team. But this time, it was show jumping, not basketball being contested in the popular sports venue. Lamaze, of Schomberg, Ontario, and his intended Olympic mount, Hickstead, were winners of the $50,000 “Welcome Stake” at the three-day invitational tournament organized by Bobcats owner Bob Johnson. Read more
Eric Lamaze and Hickstead Charge to the Win in $50,000 Charlotte Welcome Stake, CSI
April 12, 2025
Kentucky’s Catie Boone and Naleida Are First to Speed to Victory in $15,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Speed Class
Charlotte, NC - April 11, 2025 - It was a very exciting opening class for the 2008 Charlotte Jumper Classic, which was held at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Uptown Charlotte. The show runs through Sunday, April 13, and hosts the $500,000 Grand Prix of Charlotte on Sunday at 3 p.m. Canada’s Eric Lamaze and Hickstead raced to tonight’s $50,000 Charlotte Welcome Stake, CSI victory over Pavarotti and Todd Minikus and Chris Kappler with VDL Oranta. Read more
2008 Charlotte Jumper Classic Hosts Stellar List of Show Jumpers
April 11, 2025
Charlotte, NC - April 11, 2025 - The 2008 Charlotte Jumper Classic starts their competition tomorrow evening, Friday, April 11, and runs through Sunday, April 13, when the $500,000 Grand Prix of Charlotte, CSI 5* will be held at 3 p.m. This year, the list of riders attending the Charlotte Jumper Classic is the who’s who of the sport of show jumping. Read more
2008 Charlotte Jumper Classic Schedule Offers Classes for Junior, Amateur-Owner, and Open Jumpers
March 6, 2025
Schedule Includes Huge Prize Money Event, the $500,000 Grand Prix of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC - March 6, 2025 - The 2008 Charlotte Jumper Classic will be held on April 11-13 at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena. It promises to be one of the biggest and best show jumping events in the United States this year for juniors, amateur-owners, and international open jumpers. Read more
Classes for Charlotte Jumper Classic to be Designed by 2008 Olympic Course Designer Steve Stephens
February 28, 2026
Charlotte, NC - February 28, 2026 - The 2008 Charlotte Jumper Classic, held on April 11-13 at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena, will be one of the most exciting show jumping events this year. The course designer for this year’s events, which includes the $500,000 Grand Prix of Charlotte, is Steve Stephens of Palmetto, FL. Stephens is also this year’s co-course designer for show jumping at the Olympic Games. Read more
The Charlotte Jumper Classic Prize List Now Available Online
February 12, 2026
Charlotte, NC - February 12, 2026 - The Charlotte Jumper Classic will be held on April 11-13, 2008, at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena in Charlotte, NC. It is one of the most exciting show jumping events in the nation. In addition to holding jumper classes for junior, adult and amateur riders, it will host one of the most hotly contested grand prix events in the country. Read more
Charlotte Jumper Classic to Host Fifth Annual World-Class Show Jumping Event
January 10, 2026
Charlotte, NC - January 10, 2026 - This year’s Charlotte Jumper Classic promises to be one of the most exciting show jumping events in the nation. In addition to holding jumper classes for junior, adult and amateur riders, it will host one of the most hotly contested grand prix events in the country. Read more
MCLAIN WARD WINS $200,000 GRAND PRIX OF CHARLOTTE - WARD WAS RUNNER UP FOR PAST TWO YEARS
April 15, 2025
DANIELLE TORANO DELIVERS A JUMP-OFF WIN AT CHARLOTTE JUMPER CLASSIC
Olympic Gold medalist, three-time AGA Rider of the Year, and current the number one ranked US rider in the World McLain Ward and his mount Larioso won the $200,000 Grand Prix of Charlotte this afternoon to cap off an exciting three days of world-class show jumping at Charlotte Bobcats Arena. Read more
LAUREN STURGES WINS AMATEUR-OWNER.JUNIOR ACCUMULATOR IN SATURDAY EVENING SESSION OF COMPETITION AT THE CHARLOTTE JUMPER CLASSIC
April 15, 2025
Lauren Sturges from Indiana delivered the maximum 65 points and a time of 40.74 to win the thrilling $10,000 Amateur-Owner Junior Accumulator Competition Saturday evening at Charlotte Bobcats Arena. Horse and rider accumulate points in this class with each jump and have the option of jumping a bonus jump at the end of the course for an additional 20 points. Read more



