La Coruña, Spain – July 13, 2023 – It`s showtime for showjumping at the Casas Novas Equestrian Center this week with the running of the first leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) & Global Champions League (GCL).

Home jockey Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) looks to score double wins, also impressing his main sponsor as he faces the likes of Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), Christian Ahlmann (GER), Julien Épaillard (FRA), Harrie Smolders (NED), Simon Delestre (FRA), Philipp Weishaupt (GER), Marlon Zanotelli (BRA), Malin Baryard-Johnsson (SWE), Max Kuhner (AUT), Denis Lynch (IRL), Victor Bettendorf (LUX), Bertram Allen (IRL), amongst others.

The *list of riders & horses for the CSI 5* classes there is the following:

AUSTRIA
1) Max Kuhner – Up Too Jacco Blue, EIC Julius Caesar

BELGIUM
2) Gilles Thomas – Feromas Van Beek Z, Elfra Van Beek Z
3) Niels Bruynseels – Matador, Delux Van T & L
4) Olivier Philippaerts – Le Blue Diamond van’T Ruytershof

BRAZIL
5) Francisco Musa – Object Of My Affection Marathon, Carte De Blue Ps Marathon
6) Marlon Zanotelli – Like A Diamond Van Het Schaeck, Deesse De Coquerie

EGYPT
7) Mouda Zeyada – Katia, If Looks Could Kill O.h.

FRANCE
8) Jeanne Sadran – Unforgettable Damvil, Dexter De Kerglenn
9) Julien Epaillard – Hoover, Donatello D’auge
10) Simon Delestre – Iniesta V, I Amelusina R 51

GERMANY
11) Christian Ahlmann – Otterongo Alpha Z, Mandato Van De Neerheide
12) David Will – Zinedream, Zaccorado Blue
13) Gerrit Nieberg – Blues D’aveline, Amigo 1841
14) Laura Klaphake – Davenport Vdl, Cortes
15) Nicola Pohl – Catz De Sulpice, Arlo De Blondel
16) Patrick Stühlmeyer – Katcha Hd, Drako De Maugre
17) Philipp Weishaupt – Krokant 31, Coby 8

GREAT BRITAIN
18) Ben Maher – Ginger-blue, Exit Remo
19) John Whitaker – Sharid, Equine America Unick Du Francport

GREECE
21) Ioli Mytilineou – La Perla Vd Heffinck, L’artiste De Toxandra

IRELAND
22) Bertram Allen – Pacino Amiro, Emmylou
23) Billy Twomey – Chat Botte E.d
24) Denis Lynch – not informed
25) Michael Duffy – Surprise, Cantano 32
26) Richard Howley – Mansini Ltd, Consulent De Prelet Z
27) Trevor Breen – Highland President, Gonzalo

ISRAEL
28) Isabella Russekoff – C Vier 2

ITALY
29) Lorenzo de Luca – Promise Z, Carlson 86

LUXEMBOURG
30) Victor Bettendorf – Simolo De La Roque Z, Big Star Des Forets

MEXICO
31) Fernando Martinez Sommer – Lady Van De Haarterhoeve, High Five

NETHERLANDS
34) Eric van der Vleuten – Icarronne-s, Dreamland
35) Harrie Smolders – Monaco N.o.p., Deesse De Kerglenn
36) Johnny Pals – Zarkava Hero Z, Indy
37) Maikel vd Vleuten – Dywis Hh, Beauville Z N.O.P.

PORTUGAL
38) Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida – Pegasus Jataki, Pegasus Cekanane

SAUDI ARABIA
39) Abdulrahman Alrajhi – Ventago, Babalou
40) Ramzy Al Duhami – Untouchable 32, Manola Ls La Silla

SOUTH AFRICA
41) Oliver Lazarus – Butterfly Ennemmel

SPAIN
42) Alberto Marquez Galobardes – Averex Ps, Aldo Du Manoir
43) Carolina Aresu Garcia Obregon – Domperignon, Catch Me
44) Eduardo Alvarez Aznar – Legend, Enjoy De La Mure
45) Iván Serrano Sáez – Rain Man, Ermione Du Val Jouen
46) Mariano Martinez Bastida – Jup, Belano Vd Wijnhoeve Z
47) Santiago Nunez Riva – Valentino De Hus Z, Chakira Z
48) Teresa Blazquez Abascal – Nasa De Toxandria, Insigne S

SWEDEN
49) Henrik von Eckermann – King Edward, Dzara Dorchival
50) Malin Baryard-Johnsson – Harley Davidson, H&M Indiana

SWITZERLAND
51) Jane Richard – not informed

TURKEY
52) Derin Demirsoy – Koblenz Vd Middelstede, Jackpot R
53) Efe Siyahi –
54) Ömer Karaevli – Policeman 2, Livingstone Van Het Peggershof

UNITED STATES
55) Paris Sellon – Olivia De Muze N, Attoucha
56) Spencer Smith – Theodore Manciais, Clarina

*Subject to changes due to late entries, withdrawals, FEI veterinary approval.

Source: FEI- Federation Equestre Internationale

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