CSI*** Gorla Minore from March 9th – 12th 2023

We left windy, grey Switzerland and arrived with warm sunny spring weather in Gorla Minore. Christina Savaris and Magdalina Wenger had their first start in the season. For Christina who had worked hard over the winter time this was the perfect event. She and her two...

CSI1*/3* San Giovanni from February 9th – 19th 2023

We welcome 13 year old Tori Rowe from the USA to our team who joined us at the beginning of January 2023. In November 2022 we met the family to look for a horse for Tori to compete when she will arrive in Switzerland. The whole family Rowe flew to Ireland. It was good...

Autumn MET II from October 25th to November 13th 2022

Magdaling Wenger explained in a friendly way to Daniela of the MET show office that we are in desperate need of 8 boxes knowing that the show was fully booked. After some time on the waiting we were approved last minute. Chloé Uffenheimer who moved to our stables at...

CSI*** Gorla Minore from 7th – 9th of October 2022

From Thalheim it is a four hours trip to Gorla Minore. The perfect venue for the horses that attend the Autumn Tour in Spain starting the 25th of October. Magdalena Wenger and „Schoggi“ warmed up as planned. She was happy with his performance. Laura rode...

CSI*** Haras de Jardy, Paris from 9th to 11th of September 2022

It’s not easy to find the Haras de Jardy because of the height restrictions for trucks. Oona travelled up and down highways A12/A13 to finally reach a roundabout overlooking Paris with the view on the Eiffel Tower. The hearty welcome at the show and the...

St. Moritz from 4th to 7th of August 2022

Sunny days in a spectacular mountain scene welcomed us on the Polo field in St. Moritz. Kaya Vinci returned from Tuscany joining the team last minute consisting of Nadine Deville, Christina Savaris, Magdalina Wenger and Laura. The riders were helped by Bruno Kalt...

News Test CSI*** Peelbergen from the 19th to 23rd of July 2022

It was a short transfer from Sentower Park in Belgium to Peelbergen in the Netherlands. To our surprise we encountered the most famous names on the rider’s list participating at the show. Philippe Guerdat chef d’équipe of the Brazilian team explained to us...

CSI*** San Remo from 17th to 19th of June 2022

Arriving early in the morning from Cervia made it easier to settle in at the show. The question is – does it make sense to go to a show where you have to drive through the tight roads of the city, up the hill on narrow streets, park the truck on a tiny spot on the...

CSI2* Sentower Park from July 14th to 17th of July 2022

What a start in Opglabbeek: Christina Savaris and her new mount „Lissadell“ placed 6th and 7th. Nadine Geisser with Calito finishing 4th. Laura placed 4th on Tamina on her right Gerrit Nieberg congratulating her to her placement 11th on Cadenz in a 130...

CS Nazionale 5* Le Siepi Cervia from 10th – 12th of June 2022

The hearty welcome in Cervia from Lalla Nova and her team makes you feel „at home“. The structures surrounded by pine trees is relaxing for riders and horses. This time Kaya Vinci and her horse Bounty joined in. Our other students had to study for their...

CSI3* Pferd International München from 26th to 29th of May 2022

After two years Pferd Inernational München was back as a get to together for young and old. Restaurants, shops and bars surrounding the grass arena were accessible for the public again. Each rider entering the arena is welcomed with the cheers of the crowd. Nora...

CSI*** Nancy from 12 – 15th of May 2020

To find the show ground at Lonse le Sauniers was tricky. Agostino Laos who drove Nora’s truck was there before and showed us the way. Coming from Arezzo the classes were challenging. Nevertheless Nora El Sayed competed in the CSI1* final jumping successfully her...

CSI 4*/3* Arezzo from 7th – 17th of April 2022

We all looked forward to this event in Tuscany. Kaya Vinci had to achieve her R-license to be able to compete in Arezzo. She passed her test on April the 2nd showing her talent to perform under pressure. A number of family members showed up to support our team....

CS Cervia from 18th – 24th of March 2022

The National Show in Cervia is the season start for Kaya Vinci with Bounty and Rachèle Moser with Quinta. Like clockwork they performed clear round after clear round, Rachèle being placed each time and Kaya finishing 3rd last day with an Italien „coppa“ in...

CSI*** Gorla Minore from 9 – 13th of March 2022

Magdalina Wenger and her horses „Schoggi“ and „Lollipop“ were eager to perform after non-competing in San Giovanni. They showed constructive rounds into a promising new season. Nora Elsayed Hansen started on her new mount „Action...

CSI*** San Giovanni in Marignano 11th – 20th of February 2022

Welcome Nora! Nora El Sayed Hansen form Norway joins the CASTLE STABLES team at the CSI*** of the Horse Riviera Resort in San Giovanni in Marignano. After a long winter break the horses were motivated to go back on stage to perform. Nora had a good start on her mount...

CSI3* Autumn MET Oliva Nova from October 25th to November 14th 2021

On Saturday October 23rd Oona and Laura left with 4 horses to Spain. After one night stop in Perpignan they arrived under blue sky and sunshine at the showground of Oliva Nova. Magdalina Wenger had arrived the day before with her two horses preparing the boxes for us....

Gorla Minore CSI 3* 7th – 10th of October 2021

The fall made us go to Italy to compete at an outdoor shows as a warm up for the MET autumn tour ahead of us. Magdalina Umbricht competed her horse Lollipop twice being placed 4th and 5th. Laura riding Cadenz, Aarhof’s Casanova, Clarence and Uri was rewarded...

CSI 3* Donaueschingen from August 12th 15th 2021

The setting of the 64th International Fürst Joachim zu Fürstenberg Memorial Horse Show in the palace gardens of Donaueschingen has its own charm. We are proud that we were accepted at one of the most traditional horse events in Germany. Magdalina Wenger with ARD...

.CSI 2* Lier from September 2nd – 5th 2021

Sunny, happy and successful days we spent in Belgium at Azalhof’s Horse Events. Cadenz, Aarhof’s Casanova and Uri, Laura’s new mount were placed each day. Uri, owned by Bruno Kalt kept us busy with his interest in everything around him. Oona had a...

St. Moritzer Summer Concours Hippique 29 Juli–1 Aug 2021

Our fifteen year old guest Fares Azouni from Dubai and his family joined us to train this summer at CASTLE STABLES and participate at the summer circuit in St. Moritz. His mount „Tourano“ was bought a few days before the show from Dietmar Gugler...

CSI** Jumping San Remo 2021 from June 10th to June 13th

Arriving at the show in San Remo is always an adventure. After a long drive from Switzerland finding your way through the narrow streets of the town center and parking the lorry in the tight space available on the show ground is a roller-coaster. Our team consisting...

„Pferd International München 2021“ from 22nd – 24th of May

The show was held under strict Covid rules. Spectators were not allowed on the show ground. The cheers of the crowd was missing. Laura competed successfully against strong riders and was faced with great courses. Her two horses Clarence V and Cadenz enjoyed jumping in...

CSI** Fontainebleau 30th of April – 2nd of May 2021

Having fulfilled all requirements for horses and riders to travel abroad we were rewarded by the unique setting of the „Grand Parquet“ in Fontainebleau. The task was demanding. New fences and technical courses were challenging for riders and horses. Bruno...

CSI** in Arezzo April 16th-19th 2021

Kaya Vinci and Bounty first start at an International Horse Show:  2nd, 3rd and 3rd placed Magdalina Wenger and Lollipop first start at the small 1.30 Grand Prix:  3rd placed Nadine Geisser and Calito des Thieusies: 2ns placed Laura Nina Aschwanden: first truck drive...

CSI1*/CSI2* San Giovanni in Marignano March 25th – 28th 2021

Magdalina Wenger in „winning mood“ After the second Corona lock down horses and riders enjoyed their first appearance. On her reliable companion „Schoggi“ Magdalina Wenger rode a perfect round at the final on Sunday and won her class. Being...

CSI1* Cannes August 6 – August 8 2020

Moving from the mountains to the seaside was a challenge for horses and riders. Challenging were also the courses. Not only the courses but also the water that lay on the sand arena in the morning did not suit all the horses. Aarhos’Casanova as well as Magdalena...