Cairo, Egypt – October 20, 2026 – It’s almost showtime for showjumping at the inaugural Longines Global Champions Tour of Cairo CSI 5*, held in front of the Pyramids, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. With 1.7 million euros in prize money, highlighted by the €1,000,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Cairo CSI 5*. As a result of this, this historic event has attracted some of the biggest names of the sport, including: Marcus Ehning (GER), Ben Maher (GBR), Simon Delestre (FRA), Daniel Deusser (GER), Max Kuhner (AUT), Abdel Said (BEL), Pieter Devos (BEL), Christian Kukuk (GER), Cian O’Connor (IRL), Denis Lynch (IRL), Niels Bruynseels (BEL), Nayel Nassar (EGY), Eduardo Álvarez Aznar (ESP), Sheikh Ali Al Thani (QAT), Eduardo Menezes (BRA), amongst others.

Just refer to the list below for all the riders and horses entered in the CSI 5* classes there.

AUSTRIA
1) Max Kühner – Vivo De Muze Ps, Kurt D Z

BELGIUM
2) Abdel Saïd – Wathnan Max, Wathnan Bonne Amie
3) Niels Bruynseels – Oaky Flandria, Chacco’s Lando Ol
4) Olivier Philippaerts – Ragazzo Av, Hipster Sv
5) Pieter Devos – Jarina J, Casual DV Z
6) Thibault Philippaerts – Rakker Van St Anneke, Lyandro Mdb
7) Thibeau Spits – Rozelien Dwerse Hagen, King Van Essene
8) Zoe Hank Conter – Loui Ln, H5 Chaccophanie

BRAZIL
9) Eduardo Menezes – H5 Londontime, H5 Ceylon Island

DENMARK
10) Andreas Schou – Napoli Vh Nederassenthof, Billy Matador

CHILE
11) Jorge Matte Capdevila – Mescorial Ps, Kinmar Bespoke

EGYPT
12) Ismail Osama El Borai – Joyride
13) Mouda Zeyada – If Looks Could Kill O.H.
14) Nayel Nassar – Ivory Tcs, ESI Ali
15) Sameh El Dahan – Wkd Aimez Moi, Oscar-a

FRANCE
16) Antoine Ermann – Jiamo Vds, Delirium Zoetendaele Z
17) Gregory Cottard – Poppemieke Jw Van De Moerhoeve, Lavanoche T&l Z
18) Ines Joly – Highlander Des Epis, Faylinn De Fondcombe
19) Jeanne Sadran – Cris-cross Z, Cepano Baloubet
20) Simon Delestre – Gatsby Du Tillard, Crazy Daisy 13

GERMANY
21) Christian Kukuk – Checker 47
22) Daniel Deusser – Pepita Van T Meulenhof Br, Otello De Guldenboom
23) Marco Kutscher – Pikeur Lemar NRW, Carlo 550
24) Marcus Ehning – Coolio 42, Askala NRW
25) Maximilian Weishaupt – Zuccero Hv, Cosmo Von Imhoff
26) Sophie Hinners – Iron Dames Kaleni Jo, Iron Dames Combella

GREAT BRITAIN
27) Ben Maher – Point Break, Catelly
28) Jack Whitaker – Nimaran, Jack Jl

IRELAND
29) Bertram Allen – Pacino Amiro, Huricane de Champloue
30) Cian O’Connor – Kentucky TN, Chatolinue Ps
31) Deirdre Reilly – Derryglen Othello
32) Denis Lynch – Vistogrand, Mr. Newman

ITALY
33) Emanuele Camilli – Chacco’s Girlstar, Chacareno Ps
34) Emanuele Gaudiano – Esteban De Hus, Chabrello Ps
35) Guido Grimaldi – Gentleman, Chanel Bleu

LIECHENSTEIN
36) Jennifer Hochstaedter – Winnetou De La Hamente Z, Golden Lady

MEXICO
37) Carlos Hank Guerreiro – H5 Origi Horta, H5 Chilipepper Z

LUXEMBOURG
38) Victor Bettendorf – Qwando Van De Rispen, Encore Toi Du Linon

MONACO
39) Iñigo Lopez De La Osa Franco – Nacco Blue Dnl, Miss Ataine

NORWAY
40) Geir Gulliksen – Oh La La Van Overis, Island V G
41) Johan-Sebastian Gulliksen – Equine America Harwich Vdl, Colonello

PORTUGAL
42) Duarte Seabra – Dourados 2, Cooper Lb

QATAR
43) Bassem Mohammed – Wathnan Rocket Man, Wathnan Issem
44) Sheikh Ali Khalid Al Thani – Marco Monet, Denver

SAUDI ARABIA
45) Abdulrahman Alrajhi – Lorenzo Es, Kiss-me V/h Bhh

SOUTH AFRICA
46) Oliver Lazarus – Conbalthago Ps

SPAIN
47) Eduardo Alvarez Aznar – Qevita Vd Bisschop, Giovanni St Germain

TURKEY
48) Efe Siyahi – Pjotr Van De Kruishoeve, Cantate

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
49) Zayna Rizvi – Oryzon Van Het Schaeck, Exquise Du Pachis

Source: Longines Global Champions Tour & FEI – Fédération Equestre Internationale

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