Paris, France – June 22, 2023 – It`s showtime for showjumping at one of the most iconic locations in the world, right in front of the Eiffel Tower. Once again its the “Musketeers of France” taking on the best in the world during the Longines Global Champions Tour / Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping CSI 5*. Led by the likes of Simon Delestre (FRA), Julien Epaillard (FRA), Pénélope Leprevost (FRA), Roger-Yves Bost (FRA), Les Bleus look to make their fellow countrymen proud as they battle against stellar names of the sport, highlighted by: John Whitaker (GBR), Ludger Beerbaum (GER), Ben Maher (GBR), Edwina Tops Alexander (AUS), Gregory Wathelet (BEL), Nicola & Olivier Philippaerts (BEL), Marlon Zanotelli (BRA), Christian Kukuk (GER), Denis Lynch (IRL), Laura Kraut (USA), Jessica Springsteen (USA), amongst others.
The list of riders & horses for the CSI 5* classes there is the following:
AUSTRALIA
1) Edwina Tops-Alexander – Toulini Olympic, Corelli de Mies
BELGIUM
2) Gregory Wathelet – Bond Jamesbond De Hay, Argentina De La Marchette
3) Nicola Philippaerts – H&m Luna Van’t Ruytershof Z
4) Olivier Philippaerts – Cap Du Marais
5) Thibeau Spits – King Van Essene, Calvino II De Nyze Z
BRAZIL
6) Francisco Musa – Catch Me Marathon, Alea Marathon
7) Marlon Zanotelli – Like A Diamond Van Het Schaeck, Heureuse Nouvelle Wh
8) Yuri Mansur – Vitiki, Cheyenne De La Violle
CANADA
9) Beth Underhill – Nikka Vd Bisschop, Dynastie De Beaufour
CZECH REPUBLIC
10) Anna Kellnerova – Hurricane D.d., Catch Me If You Can Old
DENMARK
11) Andreas Schou – I Know, Darc De Lux
FRANCE
12) Alexa Ferrer – Vitalhorse Fleur D’oz, Vitalhorse Ebbadya Hero
13) Edward Levy – Igins Du Seigneur, Broadway De Mormoulin
14) Nina Mallevaey – Mademoiselle-a, Cartier Sr
15) Julien Anquetin – Z Ice Cube Z, Gravity Of Greenhill
16) Julien Epaillard – Hoover, Donatello D’auge
17) Pénélope Leprevost – Fantasy De La Roque Z, Bingo Del Tondou
18) Roger-Yves Bost – Delph De Denat Hdc, Cassius Clay Vdv Z
19) Simon Delestre – Iniesta V, Cayman Jolly Jumper
GERMANY
20) Christian Ahlmann – Solid Gold Z, Mandato Van De Neerheide
21) Christian Kukuk – Mumbai
22) Daniel Deusser – Loui Ln, Bingo Ste Hermelle
23) Ludger Beerbaum – Checker 47
24) Philipp Weishaupt – Zineday, Krokant 31
GREAT BRITAIN
25) Ben Maher – Ginger-blue, Exit Remo
26) Harry Charles – Sherlock, Billabong Du Roumois
27) Jodie Hall McAteer – Salt’n Peppa, Kimosa Van Het Kritrahof
28) John Whitaker – Green Grass, Equine America Unick Du Francport
29) Samuel Hutton – Melusina Bvl Z, Casablanca-h
IRELAND
30) Denis Lynch – not informed
31) Mark McAuley – Jasco Vd Bisschop, Grs Lady Amaro
ISRAEL
32) Isabella Russekoff – Jumpy Van De Hermitage, C Vier 2
JAPAN
33) Mike Kawai – Saxo De La Cour
MEXICO
34) Fernando Martinez Sommer – High Five, Cor Bakker
35) Nicolas Pizarro – Dms Enkidu, Atlantica Du Soleil Z
SAUDI ARABIA
36) Abdulrahman Alrajhi – Ventago, Babalou
37) Ramzy Al Duhami – Untouchable 32, High Quality J
NETHERLANDS
38) Eric Van der Vleuten – Icarronne-s, Dreamland
39) Kim Emmen – Edgar, Delvaux
NORWAY
40) Ingrid Gjelsten – Vdl Edgar M, Napoli Vh Nederassenthof
41) Simon Yde – Pronto Van De Maltahoeve, Grande
SWITZERLAND
42) Niklaus Schurtenberger – not informed
TURKEY
43) Efe Siyahi – Cantate, Call Me Princess
44) Ömer Karaevli – Policeman 2, Maurice
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
45) Isabella Russekoff – not informed
46) Jessica Springsteen – Naomi Van Het Keizershof, Don Juan Van De Donkhoeve
47) Laura Kraut – Confu, Calgary Tame
48) Natalie Dean – Nespresso Van ‘t Laekhof, Chadora Lady
49) Spencer Smith – Tulara Colmine, Theodore Manciais
*Subject to changes due to late entries, withdrawals, FEI veterinary approval, etc… .
Source: FEI- Federation Equestre Internationale
Photo: © Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping / Agence Best Image
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