The 2025 Season Opener: A Comprehensive Retrospective on January Show Jumping

The 2025 Season Opener: A Comprehensive Retrospective on January Show Jumping

1. State of the Discipline: The January 2025 Landscape

The dawn of the 2025 show jumping season arrived not with a gentle awakening, but with an immediate, high-stakes confrontation between the established European indoor circuit and the rapidly expanding North American winter tours. January, historically a month of gradual buildup, has transformed into a critical battleground for world ranking points and unparalleled prize money. The narrative of January 2025 was defined by this bifurcation: the technical precision of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League (WEL) qualifiers in Basel, Leipzig, and Amsterdam contrasted sharply with the outdoor galloping tracks and immense financial purses offered in Wellington and Ocala, Florida.

The post-Olympic landscape—following the Paris 2024 Games—has settled into a new hierarchy. The "Battle of the Titans" in the United States, pitting the historic Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) against the glitzy World Equestrian Center (WEC) Ocala, escalated significantly in January 2025. WEC’s aggressive scheduling of CSI3 and CSI4 events early in the month forced a redistribution of rider talent. European heavyweights, including Olympic Champion Christian Kukuk and Swiss ace Martin Fuchs, were seen crossing the Atlantic earlier than usual, drawn by the burgeoning purses and the opportunity to secure early-season dominance on fresh ground.1

Simultaneously, the European indoor circuit saw the solidification of Julien Epaillard’s status as the undisputed "Speed King" of the sport. His performances in Basel, aboard his homebred Donatello d’Auge, underscored a tactical evolution in the sport where pure footspeed is becoming as valuable as scope.3 This report provides an exhaustive, week-by-week retrospective of the month’s action, analyzing the pivotal moments, the equine stars, and the shifting tides of the global show jumping industry.

1. Week 1: January 1–5, 2025 — The Season Awakens

The first week of January serves as a barometer for the season ahead. While the European calendar remained relatively quiet, preparing for the upcoming Basel fixture, the United States exploded into action. The "Premiere" week in Wellington and the opening of the Winter Spectacular in Ocala offered immediate insights into which strings had wintered well and which riders were hungry for early ranking ascension.

2.1 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF): Premiere Week

Location: Wellington International, Florida, USA

Rating: National / CSI Invitational Focus

Key Narrative: Richard Vogel’s Immediate Impact

The WEF Premiere week is often dismissed as a warm-up, but the 2025 edition carried the weight of a major championship. German Olympian Richard Vogel, who has rapidly ascended the world rankings, utilized this week to send a clear message to his rivals. Vogel brought a string of horses intended to dominate the Florida circuit, and his performance in the $75,000 WEF Premiere Grand Prix was a masterclass in modern forward riding.

The $75,000 WEF Premiere Grand Prix

The feature class of the week took place in the International Arena, a venue known for its daunting atmosphere even during national weeks. Vogel piloted Event de L’Heribus, a horse that has been developing rapidly in his string. The jump-off field was competitive, featuring Irish stalwart Shane Sweetnam and American speed specialist Jacqueline Ruyle.4

Vogel’s strategy in the jump-off was predicated on Event de L’Heribus' natural footspeed. Rather than relying on check-and-turn tactics, Vogel maintained a relentless rhythm, trusting the horse's scope to handle the angles. He stopped the clock at 34.086 seconds, a time that proved untouchable. Shane Sweetnam, riding Gilona AO, produced a seamless round but finished fractions slower at 34.240 seconds, settling for second place. Jacqueline Ruyle, known for her aggressive riding style, took third aboard Cyramo Z with a time of 35.065 seconds.4

Podium: $75,000 WEF Premiere Grand Prix

Rank

Rider

Nationality

Horse

Faults

Time

Prize Money

1

Richard Vogel

GER

Event de L'Heribus

0/0

34.086s

$22,500

2

Shane Sweetnam

IRL

Gilona AO

0/0

34.240s

$16,500

3

Jacqueline Ruyle

USA

Cyramo Z

0/0

35.065s

$9,750

This victory was not an isolated incident; earlier in the week, Vogel had already claimed the $35,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Premiere Round aboard Levi Noesar, securing a "double" for the opening week.4 This dominance established a narrative that would permeate the entire month: Vogel had arrived in Florida to win, not to school.

2.2 WEC Ocala: Winter Spectacular I

Location: World Equestrian Center, Ocala, Florida, USA

Rating: CSI3* / National Premier

Key Narrative: Australian Precision in the Grand Arena

While Wellington hosted its premiere, Ocala opened its doors for the 2025 Winter Spectacular. The venue, known for its pristine climate-controlled stabling and massive arenas, hosted the $75,000 AdventHealth Grand Prix on Saturday night. The class drew a massive field of 42 entries, a testament to the growing popularity of the Ocala circuit among international riders basing themselves in Florida.5

The $75,000 AdventHealth Grand Prix

Course designer Guilherme Jorge (BRA), who would go on to design tracks at WEF later in the month, set a course that invited clear rounds. A staggering 20 combinations mastered the first round, turning the jump-off into a pure drag race. In such scenarios, technical precision often bows to raw speed, but the winner, Lauren Balcomb (AUS), managed to combine both.

Riding her longtime partner Verdini D’Houtveld Z (Verdi TN x Laska III), Balcomb faced the disadvantage of an early draw in the jump-off (fourth to go). Her strategy involved a daring gallop from fence one to two, leaving out a stride where others checked, and a rhythmic ten strides back to the double combination.5

"It’s always hard going early because you have your plan and you kind of just have to stick with it. I planned to do nine from one to two, then gallop to the oxer... He has such a huge step, and his foot speed is so fast." — Lauren Balcomb.5

Her time of 37.467 seconds held off a fierce challenge from Ireland’s Robert Blanchette on Chardonnay, who finished just half a second slower. Tracy Fenney, a legend of the Ocala circuit known for her unconventional but effective style aboard MTM Apple, rounded out the podium.

Podium: $75,000 AdventHealth Grand Prix

Rank

Rider

Nationality

Horse

Breeding

Time (JO)

1

Lauren Balcomb

AUS

Verdini D'Houtveld Z

Verdi TN x Laska III

37.46s

2

Robert Blanchette

IRL

Chardonnay

Comme Il Faut 5 x Quinni

37.92s

3

Tracy Fenney

USA

MTM Apple

Favorit Ask x Kong's Whopsie

37.93s

Statistical Insight: The tightness of the top three—separated by less than 0.5 seconds—highlighted the intensity of competition at WEC. With 20 clears, the data suggests the course may have been slightly under-spec for the caliber of horses present, a variable course designers would tighten in subsequent weeks.

1. Week 2: January 6–12, 2025 — The Indoor vs. Outdoor Clash

Week 2 represented the first major bifurcation of the global elite. The focus in Europe turned to Basel, Switzerland, for the Longines CHI Classics, a critical World Cup Qualifier. Meanwhile, in Florida, WEF hosted its first internationally rated (CSI3*) event of the season, and WEC Ocala continued its momentum.

3.1 CSI5*-W Longines CHI Classics Basel

Location: St. Jakobshalle, Basel, Switzerland

Event Code: CSI5*-W

Key Narrative: Epaillard’s Calculated Gamble

The Basel fixture is a jewel in the Western European League (WEL) crown, serving as both a qualifier and a rehearsal for the World Cup Finals to be held at the same venue in April. The roster read like a "Who's Who" of show jumping: von Eckermann, Fuchs, Maher, and Epaillard.

Thursday & Friday: The Qualifiers and The Grand Prix of Basel

The week began with intense jostling for position. On Thursday, Julien Epaillard signaled his intent by winning the opening speed class, taking an early lead in the standings.3 However, the major narrative of the preliminary days belonged to the host nation.

On Friday, the CSI5-W Grand Prix of Basel* (Prize of Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois) provided a showcase for Martin Fuchs (SUI). Riding the grey powerhouse Leone Jei (Baltic VDL x Corland), Fuchs navigated the 1.55m track with characteristic boldness. Leone Jei, known for his massive stride and airtime, seemed to float over the fences, securing a popular home win.2 This victory was crucial for Fuchs' confidence on home soil, though a rail in Sunday's World Cup would later mar his weekend.

Saturday: The Championat von Basel

The "Golden Drum" trophy is a coveted prize in Basel. Brazilian rider Yuri Mansur produced a sensational performance aboard Vitiki to claim the title. Vitiki's return to this level of form is poignant; the horse suffered a career-threatening injury years prior, and his return to winning 5* classes is a testament to Mansur's horsemanship. Mansur outpaced the field in the 1.55m class, proving that on his day, he can outrun the best in the world.7

Sunday: The Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ of Basel

Course Designers: Gérard Lachat (SUI) & Gregory Bodo (FRA)

Specs: 1.60m, Table A with Jump-Off

Sunday’s main event was a masterclass in strategy. Julien Epaillard, holding the lead from Thursday, made a calculated decision to skip the Friday jump-off to conserve Donatello d’Auge for the World Cup points on Sunday.3

"Today I felt him a little tired already in the first round... but he has a super head and with this he always wants to help me." — Julien Epaillard.3

The course was technical, with a time allowed that pressured riders into making mistakes. Only a select group advanced to the jump-off. Epaillard, drawn early, did not ride for a "safe clear." Instead, he attacked the course, executing a hairpin turn to the double combination that defied physics. He stopped the clock at 39.52 seconds.

Maikel van der Vleuten (NED), riding the Olympic bronze medalist Beauville Z N.O.P., attempted to catch the Frenchman but opted for a slightly wider line to the combination to ensure a clear, finishing in 41.49 seconds. The podium was completed by Great Britain's Tim Gredley on Imperial HBF, who delivered a steady clear in 44.70 seconds.8

Podium: Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Basel

Rank

Rider

Nationality

Horse

Faults

Time

Prize Money

1

Julien Epaillard

FRA

Donatello d'Auge

0/0

39.52s

~€110,000

2

Maikel van der Vleuten

NED

Beauville Z N.O.P.

0/0

41.49s

~€80,000

3

Tim Gredley

GBR

Imperial HBF

0/0

44.70s

~€60,000

The "No Noseband" Controversy:

Basel also saw strict enforcement of the new FEI tack rules regarding noseband tightness. Stewards were visible checking for the "two-finger" gap between the noseband and the nasal bone. While no high-profile eliminations occurred in the main class, the heightened scrutiny was a major talking point in the warm-up rings, signaling a shift in welfare enforcement for 2025.9

3.2 WEF 1: Southern Arches CSI3*

Location: Wellington International

Feature: $140,000 Southern Arches Grand Prix (Saturday Night Lights)

The first "Saturday Night Lights" of the season is a ritual in Wellington. The atmosphere is electric, and the horses must cope with shadows, crowds, and humidity. Nayel Nassar (EGY), riding for Evergate Stables, rose to the occasion aboard ESI Ali (Stakkato Gold).

Nassar’s partnership with the gelding has flourished over the last season. In the jump-off, he utilized the horse's natural footspeed to clock 37.35 seconds. He was chased home by McLain Ward (USA) on High Star Hero, a relatively new mount for the US Olympian. Ward’s time of 37.92 seconds was enough for second place, ahead of Mark Bluman (COL) on Concare PS.10

Insight: This result was critical for Nassar, solidifying his string's depth beyond his top horses Igor and Lucifer.

3.3 WEC Ocala: Winter Spectacular II

Feature: $120,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix (CSI3*)

While Wellington celebrated Nassar, Ocala crowned an Olympic champion. Will Simpson (USA), a gold medalist from Hong Kong 2008, piloted Keminko N to victory. Simpson is a staple of the West Coast and Ocala circuits, known for his aggressive, forward riding. He bested a field that included Spanish rider Gonzalo Busca and local favorite Aaron Vale.11

1. Week 3: January 13–19, 2025 — The Global Pursuit of Points

Week 3 saw the show jumping world stretch across three continents. The Middle East tour heated up in Abu Dhabi, the World Cup circuit moved to Germany, and the US circuits hosted their first 4* events.

4.1 CSI5*-W Partner Pferd Leipzig

Location: Leipzig, Germany

Event Code: CSI5*-W

Key Narrative: Willem Greve’s Breakthrough

Leipzig is famed for its compact indoor arena and knowledgeable crowd. The Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ qualifier on Sunday presented a formidable challenge designed by Frank Rothenberger. The track featured jagged lines and maximal height verticals coming off short corners.

Willem Greve (NED), a rider respected for his horsemanship but often the "bridesmaid" in major championships, finally claimed his moment. Riding the stallion Highway TN N.O.P. (Eldorado vd Zeshoek x Chellano), Greve produced a jump-off round that balanced risk and control perfectly.

"I am just so honored to be able to ride such a super-star from Team Nijhof." — Willem Greve.12

He defeated the flying Frenchman Simon Delestre, who rode Dexter Fontenis Z to second place. Delestre was faster across the ground but had to check slightly to the final vertical, costing him the win. Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) kept the German flag flying in third place aboard Elysium.13

Podium: Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Leipzig

Rank

Rider

Nationality

Horse

Insight

1

Willem Greve

NED

Highway TN N.O.P.

First career World Cup win.

2

Simon Delestre

FRA

Dexter Fontenis Z

Continued consistency in the series.

3

Hans-Dieter Dreher

GER

Elysium

Top home rider.

4.2 CSI4*-W Abu Dhabi

Location: Al Shira'aa Stables, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Key Narrative: Italian Triumph in the Desert

The €164,700 Longines World Cup™ Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi served as a vital qualifier for the Arab League but attracted a strong European contingent. The class was won by Guido Grimaldi (ITA) riding Gentleman. Grimaldi was the only rider to produce a double clear in a class decimated by the time allowed in the first round. This victory was described as "electrifying" for the Italian squad, boosting morale ahead of the upcoming League of Nations leg in the same city.14

4.3 WEF 2: Wellington (CSI4 & CSI3)

Feature: $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix (CSI4) & $140,000 WeatherTech Grand Prix (CSI3)

Week 2 at WEF is often confusing due to the split schedule. The primary event, the $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix (CSI4)*, took place on Saturday night.

Kent Farrington (USA), currently ranked World No. 3, demonstrated why he is considered the best rider of "hot" horses in the world. Riding Toulayna (Toulon x Parco), Farrington executed a turn inside the decorative gazebo on the derby field—a move deemed impossible by most course walkers. This risk secured him the win over Richard Vogel, who had to settle for second on Event de L’Heribus after knocking a rail in his attempt to match Farrington’s time.15

On Sunday, in the $140,000 WeatherTech Grand Prix (CSI3)*, Richard Vogel found redemption. Riding Cydello, a horse he won this exact class with in 2024, Vogel blasted to victory. The repeat win solidified Cydello’s affinity for the Wellington International Arena.17

4.4 WEC Ocala Winter Spectacular III

Feature: $200,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix (CSI4*)

Ocala stepped up to CSI4* status, offering a $200,000 purse that attracted top talent. The win went to Argentina’s Luis Pedro Biraben on Vasco 109. This was a significant upset; Biraben bested a field of US team riders, proving that WEC is an open playing field where international riders can capitalize on the lucrative purses.18

1. Week 4: January 20–26, 2025 — The Heavyweights Arrive

The final week of January brought the show jumping world to a crescendo. Amsterdam hosted the Dutch crowds, Doha offered massive purses, and Wellington saw the arrival of the Olympic Champions.

5.1 CSI5*-W Jumping Amsterdam

Location: RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands

Event Code: CSI5*-W

Key Narrative: Home Turf Glory

Jumping Amsterdam is renowned for its noise. The crowd is close to the arena, creating a pressure cooker environment. The Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Grand Prix on Sunday was a triumph for the host nation.

Marc Houtzager (NED), a veteran of the sport, rode the 17-year-old mare Sterrehof's Dante (Canturano x Phin-Phin) to a spectacular victory. At 17, many horses are winding down, but Dante appeared as fresh as ever, answering every question posed by course designers Louis Konickx and Quintin Maertens.

Houtzager’s jump-off time of 38.30 seconds sent the RAI into a frenzy. He was followed by Denis Lynch (IRL) on Vistogrand (38.99s) and fellow Dutchman Jur Vrieling on Helwell du Chabus (40.03s). Max Kühner (AUT), riding EIC Julius Caesar, had the fastest time (37.58s) but knocked the final rail, relegating him to fourth.19

"Five years ago was the last time I won here on a Sunday... It couldn't be better today." — Marc Houtzager.19

Context: The event also featured the Dressage World Cup, where Charlotte Fry and Glamourdale dominated, adding to the high-profile nature of the weekend.20

5.2 WEF 3: NetJets CSI4*

Location: Wellington International

Feature: $215,000 NetJets Grand Prix

The narrative at WEF shifted significantly in Week 3 with the arrival of Christian Kukuk (GER), the individual Gold Medalist from the Paris 2024 Olympics. Kukuk brought his Olympic partner, Checker 47 (Comme Il Faut 5 x Come On), to Florida—a clear statement of intent.

In the $215,000 NetJets Grand Prix, held under the lights, Kukuk showed the US crowd the level required to win gold. He produced a jump-off round that was not frantic but impeccably efficient, stopping the clock at 37.35 seconds.

"I did not walk the jump-off because there were long lines and I don't like to wait." — Christian Kukuk.1

He defeated McLain Ward (USA) on Ilex (39.XXs) and French U25 star Nina Mallevaey on Dynastie de Beaufour (39.67s). Kukuk's victory validated the WEF circuit as a destination for the world's absolute best, not just a winter training ground.1

5.3 Doha Tour: CSI5* Al Shaqab

Location: Doha, Qatar

Feature: €325,000 Grand Prix

The Doha Tour kicked off its 2025 season with a massive purse. Scott Brash (GBR), the former world number one, claimed the top prize aboard Hello Folie. Brash edged out Belgium’s Abdel Said on Bonne Amie and Portugal’s Duarte Seabra on Dourados 2.22 This win marked Brash's return to 5* glory after a quiet end to 2024.

5.4 WEC Ocala Winter Spectacular IV

Feature: $120,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix (CSI3*)

Swiss precision reigned in Ocala as Beat Mändli piloted Dijon Terdoorn Z to victory. Mändli, who splits his time between Europe and the US, praised the Ocala facility as world-class. He defeated Gonzalo Busca (ESP) and Sharn Wordley (NZL), showcasing the international diversity of the Ocala roster.23

1. Industry Trends & Analysis

6.1 The "Battle of the Titans" Intensifies

January 2025 provided concrete data on the WEF vs. WEC rivalry.

Talent Migration: The presence of Martin Fuchs, Beat Mändli, and Luis Pedro Biraben at WEC Ocala proves that the venue is successfully drawing talent away from Wellington.

Counter-Move: WEF has responded by ensuring its 4 and 5 weeks (like Week 3 with Kukuk) feature massive prize money ($215k for a 4* GP) and world ranking points to retain the very top of the ranking list.

Outcome: Riders are the winners, with two venues within driving distance offering 4/5 prize money weekly.

6.2 The Longevity of the Sport Horse

A striking trend in January was the success of geriatric horses.

Sterrehof's Dante (17 years old) won the World Cup of Amsterdam.

Checker 47 (15 years old) won WEF 3.

MTM Apple (14 years old) podiumed in Ocala.

This trend suggests that advancements in veterinary care, surface technology (like the footing at WEC and WEF), and management are significantly extending the prime competitive years of elite show jumpers.

6.3 Rule Changes: The Welfare Era

The FEI's 2025 Rule Changes were visible throughout the month.

Nosebands: The "two-finger rule" was rigorously checked at Basel and Amsterdam. While no major disqualifications occurred, the visual presence of stewards checking nosebands was higher than in 2024.

Blood Rule: In Doha, the stricter "fit-to-compete" requirement after blood violations caused delays, emphasizing the FEI's zero-tolerance policy on welfare optics.9

6.4 Retirements

The sport bid farewell to Quel Homme de Hus (Quidam de Revel x Candillo). Jerome Guery’s partner, an Olympic bronze medalist (Tokyo 2020) and World Championship silver medalist (Herning 2022), was retired in January at the age of 18. He will stand at stud, leaving a legacy of power and scope that defined the Belgian team’s success in the early 2020s.25

1. Conclusions and Outlook

January 2025 was a month of high velocity. From Richard Vogel’s opening salvo in Wellington to Julien Epaillard’s blitz in Basel, the pace of the season has been set at "maximum." The rivalry between US venues has elevated the standard of winter competition, forcing European organizers to rely on the prestige of the World Cup to keep their stars at home.

As the circuit moves into February, the focus will shift towards the Longines League of Nations™ legs in Abu Dhabi and Ocala. The individual battles of January will give way to team strategies, but the form lines established this month—specifically by Kukuk, Epaillard, and Greve—will likely define the podiums for the major championships to come later in the year.

End of Report

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