Lyon, France – October 20, 2021 – The Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League, a key event during the winter season, was launched last weekend in Oslo, Norway. From 27 to 31 October, the Longines Equita Lyon, Concours Hippique International, will play host to the second leg of the prestigious circuit, in which the world’s greatest riders compete, including nine of the twelve best riders in the current Longines World Rankings
They have been patient, after a season in 2020 which was bleak, due to the lack of competitions throughout the winter. In 2021, the most prestigious indoor circuit is back: the best riders quite simply, are ready to participate in the Longines Equita Lyon, Concours Hippique International, for the second leg of the 2021-2022 Longines FEI World Cup. They will all be there in LyonEurexpo’s big ring, as ever, to the delight of the international spectators in the former Capital of the Gauls, who will be dazzled this year once again!
Nine of the twelve best riders in the world expected!
Germany’s Daniel Deusser (GER), the current World number 2, is one of the leading names who wouldn’t have missed the leg in Lyon under any circumstances. He will be back in the same Eurexpo ring, where he won the Longines FEI World Cup Final in 2014 and the World CupTM leg two years later. Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs (SUI), another former winner, the titleholder after his two wins in a row in 2018 and 2019, European team gold and individual silver medallist, as well as the World individual silver medallist, will be accompanied by two renowned fellow countrymen: the legendary Steve Guerdat (SUI), the World number 6, the 2012 Olympic Champion, the former (and future?) World number 1, and the young rising star, Bryan Balsinger (SUI), who everyone is keenly watching currently. Scotland’s Scott Brash (GBR), who is also a former World number 1 and the 2012 Olympic team gold medallist, is also a formidable competitor who will undoubtedly be a force to be reckoned with
The following riders will also be present between Rhône and Saône from 27 to 31 October: the current World number 5, Brazil’s Marlon Modolo Zanotelli (BRA), the Olympic team gold medallist with Sweden, the World team silver medallist and the 8th rider in the Longines Rankings, Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), Belgium’s Jérôme Guery (BEL), the team bronze medallist in Tokyo with the Belgian team and the tenth best rider in the world and France’s Kevin Staut (World number 11) and Julien Epaillard (World number 12). America’s Jessica Springsteen (USA), the Olympic team silver medallist who narrowly missed winning in Lyon in 2019, and the GL events’ partner rider, Loire’s Olivier Perreau (FRA), the recent winner of the Hubside Jumping de Valence’s 5* Grand Prix, can also be added to this prestigious list.
Events at the Longines Equita Lyon, Concours Hippique International, Not to be Missed
The Longines Grand Prix, a qualifier for the Equita Masters presented by Hermès Sellier and for the Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM : Friday 29 November, at 7.30pm
. The Equita Masters presented by Hermès Sellier: Saturday 30 November at 8pm
. The Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM: Sunday 31 November, at 1pm
. From 27 to 31 October 2021 at Lyon-Eurexpo.
. Open every day from 8.30 am to 8.30 pm., except:
. On Thursday 28 October: access to the international arena’s stands from 8am for the FEI Dressage World CupTM
Grand Prix presented by CREARA
. On Saturday 30 October, from 8.30am to 10.30pm (late-night opening),
. and on Sunday 31 October from 8.30am to 7pm
“Sport and Show” Evening Tickets
. On Friday 29 October, at 7.30pm, show jumping: from €36*, the Longines Grand Prix followed by the equestrian show “Signature”
. On Saturday 30 October, at 8pm, show jumping: from €36*
The Equita Masters presented by Hermès Sellier, followed by the equestrian show “Signature”
. Sunday 31 November, at 1pm, the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup leg: from €36*
- Times likely to be modified.
** Admission to the exhibition on the ticket holder’s day of visit is offered with this ticket
The Lyon Western Horse Show Ticket Sales
. On Saturday 30 October, in the evening, the NRHA European Open Derby Section 2 Final: € 36*
- Times likely to be modified.
** Admission to the exhibition on the ticket holder’s day of visit is offered with this ticket
The Equita App Will Soon Be Available
Available on Apple Store and Play Store soon. An app whose functionalities will allow the competition schedule, or the different types of entertainment to be selected in a few clicks or the location of specific stands to be found rapidly, will be launched in several days.
Source: Press Release by Daniel Koroloff for Equita Lyon
Photo: © Equita Lyon / Christiane Slawik
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