Prague, Czech Repbulic – November 21, 2019 – The first 2019 GCL Season Awards were celebrated last night with a special ceremony in Prague recognising outstanding achievement in 2019.

With excitement building ahead of the kick off of the €12 million GC Prague Playoffs today, the Awards ceremony took place during an evening cruise along the historic City’s Vltava River with magnificent views of the ancient Castle.

International guests joined a star-studded gathering of the world’s best riders to applaud the four winners as they received their beautifully designed trophies.

2019 saw the most competitive GCL Championship since the innovative team series was launched. With top riders from different countries teaming up in the unique format, it was all about tactical planning and horsepower. As the season unfolded, teams with the most strength and depth reigned supreme in the season-long contest across 18 events leading up to this weekend’s GCL Super Cup Final.

Category: Owner of the Best Horse

Winner: Poden Farms, Owner of Explosion W

Explosion W is one of the true superstars on the equestrian stage today and the chestnut gelding is still only 10 years old. Poden Farms and the Moffitt family bought Explosion W for the London Knights team. Explosion W was pivotal in London Knights winning the GCL Team Championship this year by playing his part in 5 podium finishes and in Ben Maher’s victory in the Longines Global Champions Tour.

Receiving the Award Heidi Moffitt said: “Explosion is one of those special stories we are all happy to be part of and we are really fortunate to be part of his story. The GCT has always been a part giving us the platform to achieve what we have. And of course Ben (Maher) that goes without saying. And I have to say Emily, she is the reason we are in this sport and my husband, as some of you know, is an all in sort of person, a little intense and I wish he was here – it’s kind of his award. May the story continue.”

Source: Press Release from LGCT – Longines Global Champions Tour

Photo: © LGCT