The State of Global Show Jumping: A Comprehensive Analysis of March 2025

The State of Global Show Jumping: A Comprehensive Analysis of March 2025

1. Executive Summary

March 2025 represented a definitive watershed moment in the international show jumping calendar, serving as the bridge between the intense technicality of the indoor World Cup season and the expansive athleticism required by the outdoor spring circuits. Spanning three continents—North America, Europe, and Asia—the month was characterized by a convergence of historic milestones, shifting geopolitical powers within the sport, and the retirement of equine legends that have defined the last decade of competition.

The period from March 1 to March 31, 2025, witnessed the conclusion of the prestigious Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida, the launch of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) in the Middle East and the Americas, and the staging of the first Rolex Grand Slam Major of the year at The Dutch Masters in 's-Hertogenbosch.

The overarching narrative of the month was one of established dominance challenged by emerging talent. While veterans like Simon Delestre (FRA) and Christian Kukuk (GER) cemented their legacies with repeat victories and "double" wins, a new generation of riders, exemplified by Emilie Conter (BEL) and Ansgar Holtgers Jr. (USA), claimed their first victories at the CSI5 and CSI4 levels, respectively. Simultaneously, the sport bid farewell to titans such as HH Azur and Explosion W, marking the end of a golden era and forcing the industry to look toward the next generation of equine superstars.

This report provides an exhaustive, week-by-week analysis of the results, trends, and industrial developments that shaped the sport of show jumping in March 2025.

1. Week 1 (February 27 – March 2): The Global Kickoff

The opening week of March was defined by a stark contrast in venues: the futuristic, sand-based arena of Al Shaqab in Doha, Qatar, and the humidity-soaked atmosphere of "Saturday Night Lights" in Wellington, Florida. These two events, operating on opposite sides of the globe, set the competitive tone for the month.

2.1 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) of Doha

The 2025 LGCT season commenced in Doha, Qatar, a venue known for its immense dimensions and world-class infrastructure. The spotlight was firmly on Abdel Saïd (BEL), who entered the competition as the defending champion of the Grand Prix. Saïd’s mount, the 12-year-old mare Bonne Amie (Estonian Sport Horse by A Big Boy), had been carefully managed throughout the winter to peak for this specific event.1

2.1.1 The Grand Prix Analysis

The course, designed by Uliano Vezzani, tested the riders' ability to manage stride length in a vast arena while maintaining the collection required for maximum-height verticals. The jump-off distilled the competition into a duel between precision and power.

Saïd’s victory was secured through a high-risk tactical decision in the opening line of the jump-off. While his primary rival, Daniel Deusser (GER) on Gangster v/h Noddevelt, opted for a conservative nine strides between the first two fences, Saïd committed to a forward eight strides. This decision, executed with Bonne Amie’s massive stride, allowed him to carry significantly more momentum into the rollback turns, ultimately stopping the clock at 38.24 seconds compared to Deusser’s 39.52 seconds.3

This victory granted Saïd the first "Golden Ticket" to the LGCT Super Grand Prix, relieving the pressure for the remainder of the season. It also highlighted a growing trend where riders target specific high-value events with specialist horses rather than chasing points across every leg of the tour.1

Table 1: LGCT Grand Prix of Doha 2025 Results

Rank

Rider

Nationality

Horse

Breeding (Sire x Dam Sire)

Time (JO)

Prize Money

1

Abdel Saïd

BEL

Bonne Amie

A Big Boy x Landfriese

38.24s

€198,750

2

Daniel Deusser

GER

Gangster v/h Noddevelt

Eldorado vd Zeshoek

39.52s

€115,000

3

Abdulrahman Alrajhi

KSA

Ventago

Van Helsing x Hunter's Scendix

40.35s

€86,250

4

Marcus Ehning

GER

Coolio 42

Casalito x Quidam de Revel

41.67s

€57,500

5

Gerfried Puck

AUT

Equitron Naxcel V

Balou du Rouet x Landetto

42.10s

€34,500

Source: 1

2.2 CSIO4* Wellington: The Nations Cup

While Doha celebrated individual brilliance, Wellington focused on national pride during Week 8 of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO4*, presented by Florida Coast Equipment, serves as a critical developmental pathway for teams targeting the summer championships.

2.2.1 Team USA's Dominance

The United States team, led by Chef d'Equipe Robert Ridland, secured a decisive victory on home soil, their tenth in the history of the event but their first since 2021.5 The team composition reflected a blend of seasoned championship experience and rising talent:

Laura Kraut (Anchor) riding Tres Bien Z

Natalie Dean riding Acota M

Carly Anthony riding Heavenly W

Charlotte Jacobs riding Rincoola Milsean

The victory was so comprehensive that Laura Kraut, the anchor rider, did not need to jump in the second round. Ridland noted the rarity of this luxury, particularly in a 4* Nations Cup, emphasizing the depth of the American string.6 The U.S. finished on a total of just 5 faults.

2.2.2 The Irish Strategy

Ireland, perennial favorites in Wellington due to the high concentration of Irish riders based in Florida, finished second on 12 faults. Chef d'Equipe Michael Blake used the event to test depth, giving David O'Brien his senior Nations Cup debut aboard El Balou OLD. O'Brien’s performance—jumping clear in the first round and incurring only time faults in the second—validated Blake’s strategy of broadening the selection pool ahead of the Longines League of Nations.7

Table 2: CSIO4 Nations Cup Wellington Results*

Rank

Team

Total Faults

Key Riders

1

United States

5

L. Kraut, N. Dean, C. Anthony, C. Jacobs

2

Ireland

12

C. O'Connor, S. Sweetnam, D. Kenny, D. O'Brien

3

Belgium

17

Z. Conter, E. Conter, H. Smolders

Source: 5

2.3 Desert Circuit Week 8: The West Coast Speed

On the West Coast of the United States, the Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, California, hosted its Week 8 feature. Sameh El Dahan (GBR), riding WKD Toronto, won the $75,000 Adequan Grand Prix. El Dahan, who bred the horse himself, utilized the gelding's natural foot speed to win by a margin of nearly nine seconds—an eternity in show jumping.8 This result underscored the competitive viability of the West Coast circuit, which continues to attract top international riders like El Dahan and Gregory Wathelet during the winter months.

1. Week 2 (March 3 – 9): The Rise of the Next Generation

As the calendar turned to the second week of March, the focus shifted to individual milestones. The week was defined by a breakthrough performance at WEF that coincided with International Women's Day, highlighting the growing influence of U25 riders at the 5* level.

3.1 WEF Week 9: CSI5* Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix

The $500,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix was the marquee event of WEF Week 9. The Saturday Night Lights atmosphere, usually daunting for less experienced combinations, set the stage for Emilie Conter (BEL).

3.1.1 A Career-Defining Victory

Conter, a U25 rider and daughter of Stephex Stables founder Stephan Conter, secured her first-ever CSI5* Grand Prix victory riding Portobella van de Fruitkorf. The victory was particularly poignant given the caliber of the field, which included World Number One Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and Olympic Team Champion Harry Charles (GBR).9

Conter’s partnership with Portobella is a testament to long-term development; she has produced the mare since she was seven years old. In the jump-off, Conter displayed a maturity beyond her years, executing tight turns that forced errors from the more experienced riders behind her. She remarked, "I woke up this morning thinking it was all a dream... From the moment I met her as a 7-year-old, I knew she was special".10

Table 3: WEF Week 9 CSI5 Bainbridge Grand Prix Results*

Rank

Rider

Nationality

Horse

1

Emilie Conter

BEL

Portobella van de Fruitkorf

2

Harry Charles

GBR

(Mount not specified in snippet, implied podium)

3

Henrik von Eckermann

SWE

(Mount not specified in snippet, implied podium)

Source: 9

3.2 Sunshine Tour Week 5: Building Momentum

In Europe, the Sunshine Tour in Vejer de la Frontera, Spain, continued to serve as a crucial preparatory circuit for the outdoor season. Riders used the expansive grass arenas to build fitness for the upcoming Global Champions Tour legs in Mexico and Miami. Penelope Leprevost (FRA), a stalwart of the French team, demonstrated form by winning the CSI4* Small Grand Prix aboard Djagger Semilly, signaling the depth of the French string heading into the Olympic year.12

1. Week 3 (March 10 – 16): The Rolex Grand Slam & American Diversity

Week 3 was arguably the most significant of the month, featuring the first Major of the year in the Netherlands and a diverse array of 4* competitions across North America.

4.1 The Dutch Masters: Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping

Held in the Brabanthallen in 's-Hertogenbosch, The Dutch Masters represents the pinnacle of indoor show jumping. As one of the four Rolex Grand Slam Majors (alongside Aachen, Calgary, and Geneva), it attracts the absolute elite of the sport.

4.1.1 The Rolex Grand Prix

The course, designed by Louis Konickx, was a technical masterpiece, characterized by delicate verticals and a demanding triple combination that faulted many top contenders. The victory went to Simon Delestre (FRA) aboard the agile Cayman Jolly Jumper (Hickstead x Quaprice Bois Margot).

Delestre’s performance was a clinic in indoor riding. Cayman Jolly Jumper, a horse known for his erratic energy but boundless scope, requires a rider who can channel that energy into forward momentum without flattening the arc over the fence. Delestre achieved this perfectly, becoming the only double-clear of the afternoon.13

Scott Brash (GBR), the only rider to have ever won the Rolex Grand Slam, finished second with Hello Chadora Lady, while Yuri Mansur (BRA) completed the podium on Miss Blue-Saint Blue Farm. The result placed Delestre as the new "live contender" for the Grand Slam bonus, setting up a high-stakes narrative for the next Major in Aachen.14

Table 4: Rolex Grand Prix of The Dutch Masters Results

Rank

Rider

Nationality

Horse

Faults

Time

1

Simon Delestre

FRA

Cayman Jolly Jumper

0 / 0

36.25s

2

Scott Brash

GBR

Hello Chadora Lady

0 / 0

36.88s

3

Yuri Mansur

BRA

Miss Blue-Saint Blue Farm

0 / 0

37.10s

4

Pieter Devos

BEL

Casual DV Z

0 / 4

35.90s

Source: 15

4.2 WEF Week 10: CSI4* Horseware Ireland Grand Prix

Back in Wellington, the focus shifted to the CSI4* level. Carlos Hank Guerreiro (MEX) secured a popular victory in the $215,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix aboard H5 Porthos Maestro WH Z. This win was significant for the Mexican team, proving that their Olympic combinations from Paris 2024 were maintaining form. Guerreiro noted that the horse had been on a "holiday" since the Olympics, making the win a surprising but welcome bonus.17

4.3 Live Oak International: A Unique Challenge

Live Oak International in Ocala, Florida, stands out as the only event in the US to combine CSI show jumping with CAI combined driving. The venue’s grass arena offers a different challenge to the silica sand of WEC or WEF.

World Cup Qualifier: The CSI4*-W Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Qualifier was won by Daniel Coyle (IRL) on Farrel. This win was critical for Coyle, solidifying his position at the top of the North American League standings.18

Grand Prix: The week concluded with the $190,000 Grand Prix, won by Christian Coyle (IRL)—Daniel’s cousin—riding Extravaganza Semilly. The "Coyle double" at Live Oak reinforced the narrative of Irish dominance in North American competitions.19

4.4 Desert Circuit Week 10: The Finale

The Desert Circuit in Thermal concluded with the $200,000 KASK & Vogel CSI4* Grand Prix. Jos Verlooy (BEL) took the win aboard FTS Killossery Konfusion. However, the sentimental victory of the week belonged to Conor Swail (IRL) and Theo 160, who finally secured a win after a season of near-misses. Swail’s ability to win on the West Coast while his compatriots dominated the East Coast speaks to the global depth of the Irish program.20

1. Week 4 (March 17 – 23): Paris Elegance & Wellington Speed

Week 4 offered a study in contrasts: the historical grandeur of the Grand Palais in Paris versus the relentless commercial machinery of Wellington.

5.1 Saut Hermès: The Grand Palais

The Saut Hermès is unique in the calendar, held under the glass dome of the Grand Palais. The arena is smaller than standard indoor rings, creating a "fishbowl" effect that intensifies the atmosphere.

5.1.1 Simon Delestre’s "Double"

In a remarkable display of consistency, Simon Delestre replicated his Dutch Masters success by winning the Grand Prix Hermès CSI5*. Riding Cayman Jolly Jumper once again, Delestre navigated the course designed by Santiago Varela and Grégory Bodo with surgical precision.22

Bodo, who designed the Paris 2024 Olympic courses, is known for tracks that require "blind" turns—where the horse must trust the rider implicitly upon landing. Delestre’s success on Cayman in this environment confirms the horse as arguably the premier indoor speed specialist in the world for 2025. Robert Whitaker (GBR) finished second on Vermento, with Max Kühner (AUT) in third.22

5.2 WEF Week 11: CSI4* KASK Grand Prix

As WEF approached its conclusion, younger riders seized the opportunity to shine before the 5 finale. Ansgar Holtgers Jr. (USA) won the $200,000 KASK CSI4 Grand Prix riding Pixel-K van’t Kattenheye. Holtgers, a rider who has transitioned from the pony and junior ranks to the senior level seamlessly, described the win as the "icing on the cake" of his season. This victory marks him as a serious contender for future US team selection.24

5.3 Sunshine Tour Finale (Week 7)

The Sunshine Tour wrapped up its seven-week run with the CSI4* Diputación de Cádiz Grand Prix. Emeric George (FRA) continued the French winning streak observed in Paris, taking the top spot with Dune du Ru. The podium was completed by Zoe Osterhoff (GER) and Stanislas de Malet (FRA), highlighting the depth of European talent preparing for the summer season.12

1. Week 5 (March 24 – 31): The Grand Finales

The final week of March was the crescendo of the winter season, featuring the most lucrative Grand Prix of the WEF circuit and the second leg of the LGCT in Mexico City.

6.1 WEF Week 12: Rolex Grand Prix Finale

The $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix (often boasting a total purse of $750,000 with bonuses) is the crown jewel of the Wellington season. The 2025 edition wrote a new chapter in history books.

Christian Kukuk (GER), the reigning Olympic Champion, achieved a historic back-to-back victory, winning the finale for the second consecutive year aboard Checker 47. The emotional weight of the victory was compounded by the fact that Kukuk had welcomed his first child just hours prior to the class.26

The course, designed by Guilherme Jorge, was a massive test of scope, befitting a 5* finale. Kukuk’s ride in the jump-off was characterized by the immense stride of Checker 47, allowing him to leave strides out in the final line that others could not match. McLain Ward (USA) finished second on Ilex, cementing a strong season for the American veteran.27

Table 5: WEF Week 12 Rolex Grand Prix Results

Rank

Rider

Nationality

Horse

Notes

1

Christian Kukuk

GER

Checker 47

Historic consecutive win

2

McLain Ward

USA

Ilex

3

Karl Cook

USA

Caracole de la Roque

Source: 26

6.2 LGCT Mexico City

The Global Champions Tour moved from sea level to the high altitude of Mexico City (2,250m). The Campo Marte grass arena is physically demanding, requiring horses with exceptional cardiovascular conditioning.

Emanuele Camilli (ITA) secured a career-defining victory in the LGCT Grand Prix of Mexico City aboard Chacco's Girlstar. This was Camilli’s first LGCT Grand Prix win, validating the rising trajectory of Italian show jumping. He bested Jörne Sprehe (GER) and Jérôme Guery (BEL) in a jump-off where altitude played a tangible role in the fatigue levels of the horses.28

6.3 European Season Openers: Arezzo and Gorla Minore

With the Sunshine Tour concluded, the action in Europe moved to Italy for the Toscana Tour (Arezzo) and the Gorla Minore circuit.

Arezzo CSI4:* Thomas Ryan (IRL) won the Grand Prix on Jezebeau BC, continuing the Irish success story.29

Gorla Minore CSI4:* Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) delivered a home win in the Grand Prix riding Emerald's Dream. This win was crucial for Bucci, who stated, "My horse is amazing, fast and a winner".30

1. World Cup Qualification Analysis

March 31 marked the effective cutoff for qualification for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final in Basel (April 2025).

7.1 Western European League (WEL)

The WEL is arguably the most competitive league in the world. The top 18 riders qualify for the final.

Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) topped the standings, although as defending champion, he was automatically qualified.

The "Bubble": The fight for the 18th spot was intense. Linda Heed (SWE) secured the final ticket following a clutch performance in Gothenburg (late Feb/early March), edging out challengers by a single point.32

Qualifiers: The list includes heavyweights like Peder Fredricson, Martin Fuchs, Ben Maher, and Kevin Staut.33

7.2 North American League (NAL)

The NAL qualification is unique as riders qualify based on citizenship (USA, CAN, MEX) regardless of domicile.

Irish Dominance: Although they represent the European league or qualify as "extra athletes," Irish riders Cian O'Connor, Shane Sweetnam, and Daniel Coyle accumulated the most points in the NAL events, showcasing their dominance of the North American circuit.34

USA Qualifiers: The top 7 East Coast riders qualified, led by Kent Farrington, McLain Ward, and Laura Kraut.35

1. Industry Landscape: Retirements, Economics, and Rankings

Beyond the scoreboard, March 2025 reshaped the industry's landscape through significant retirements and market movements.

8.1 The End of an Era: Major Retirements

March saw the official retirement of two horses that defined the post-2016 era of show jumping:

Explosion W (Ben Maher): The Tokyo Olympic Gold Medalist was retired in a ceremony acknowledging his "magical" ability to change the sport. His legacy as one of the most explosive and careful horses in history is secure.37

HH Azur (McLain Ward): Known as "Annie," this mare was pivotal in Ward’s career, winning Majors in Geneva and 's-Hertogenbosch. Her retirement marks the end of a partnership that was considered the bedrock of the U.S. team for nearly a decade.38

Eric Lamaze: The Canadian Olympic Champion (2008) officially announced his retirement from competition to focus on his role as Chef d'Equipe, citing his ongoing battle with cancer. His transition marks a shift in leadership for the Canadian team.39

8.2 The Ocala Economic Hub

The equine market in Ocala, Florida, continued to assert itself as a global powerhouse. The World Sport Horse Sales (March 14) at the World Equestrian Center realized high prices for young jumpers like Cornevaro PS and hunters like Keynote. The proximity of high-end competition (WEC Winter Spectacular) to elite auctions is creating a closed-loop economy that rivals the traditional European auction centers in Germany and the Netherlands.40

8.3 Longines Rankings

The March update of the Longines Rankings saw Henrik von Eckermann maintain his hold on the World No. 1 slot. However, Christian Kukuk’s rise to World No. 3 (following his Olympic and WEF success) signals a potential changing of the guard. Kent Farrington remains the highest-ranked American at No. 2.42

1. Conclusion

March 2025 was a month of high velocity and higher stakes. The "French Renaissance" led by Simon Delestre suggests that France is peaking at the perfect time for the summer championships. Meanwhile, the "Irish Wave" in North America—winning across the board from Nations Cups to World Cup qualifiers—demonstrates a depth of talent that is currently unmatched by any other nation.

As the circuit pivots to the outdoor season in Europe, the results from March have established clear narratives: the dominance of specialist horses for specific venues (indoor vs. outdoor), the critical importance of the U25 pipeline, and the enduring value of veteran partnerships. The stage is now set for the World Cup Final in Basel, where the indoor specialists will have one final showdown before the road to the summer championships begins in earnest.

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