The Basel leg of the FEI Jumping World Cup™, held this weekend in the historic setting of CHI Classics Basel, offered a programme of the highest technical level, with challenging courses and top-class international competition.
In the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ of Basel (1.60 m), the highlight of the weekend, Richard Vogel riding United Touch S claimed victory, while Johan-Sebastian Gulliksen, co-sponsored by Equality Line, riding Equine America Harwich VDL, finished in third place with a competitive performance, confirming the value of the Norwegian rider. Excellent fourth place also went to Martin Fuchs with L&L Lorde, delivering a very brillant round.
In the Longines Grand Prix of Basel (1.60 m), Johan-Sebastian Gulliksen Equine America Harwich VDL produced a solid performance, finishing in tenth place at the end of an extremely demanding class. A result of great value for the Norwegian rider who rides Renaissance, in one of the most prestigious indoor arenas of the international circuit.
The Swiss weekend also delivered numerous other victories and important placings for the Prestige and Renaissance sponsored combinations, confirming consistency and competitiveness at the highest level. In the Prize Gönnerclub Pferdesport Basel (1.40 m), Richard Vogel Diamant de Casall claimed victory, posting the fastest clear round in a very competitive speed class. Excellent third place went to Hans-Dieter Dreher Harley de la Cense, while Barbara Schnieper Licolle finished seventh, all with clear rounds.
In the Prize of Range Rover (1.45 m), a two-phase competition, Martin Fuchs Love de Vie achieved an excellent second place, confirming the combination’s strong partnership and competitiveness. Another winning performance followed in the Prize of Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois Basel (1.50 m), where Richard Vogel Phenyo van het Keysersbos dominated the class against the clock, taking the top step of the podium.
Further strong results came in the Prize of Thermoplan (1.45 m), with Barbara Schnieper Judy KM taking the win, followed by a series of placings by Prestige and Renaissance combinations: Hans-Dieter Dreher Harley de la Cense fourth, Martin Fuchs Love de Vie seventh, and Richard Vogel Diamant de Casall tenth.
In the Prize of Gerüstbau Nordwest (1.50 m), Martin Fuchs Love de Vie secured another second place, while Barbara Schnieper Judy KM finished fourth, confirming consistent results throughout the weekend. Finally, in the Championat City of Basel – “Golden Drum” (1.55 m), Hans-Dieter Dreher Vestmalle des Cotis claimed second place, followed by Barbara Schnieper Licolle in seventh and Johan-Sebastian Gulliksen Colonello in eighth, delivering a convincing performance at this height as well.
The Basel leg thus concludes with victories, podiums, and numerous top-10 finishes, confirming the strength and excellence of the Prestige and Renaissance sponsored combinations on the most prestigious indoor arenas of the international circuit.
Coverphoto @LONGINES CHI CLASSICS Basel 2026 / Katja Stuppia