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Charter Plane With 66 Champion Horses & the Coveted Rolex Trophy Land at Calgary for the Spruce Meadows Masters CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —  September 01, 2024 — A chartered 747 jumbo jet carrying 66 of the world’s top show jumping horses arrived in Calgary last Saturday night, ahead of the prestigious ‘Masters’ Tournament at Spruce Meadows which kicks of on Wednesday. Three tonnes of Dutch flowers, the coveted Rolex Grand […]

The Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament: A Pinnacle of Equestrianism

Geneva, Switzerland – August 27, 2024 – The CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament takes place in Calgary, Canada, each September and is widely considered to be North America’s premier show jumping competition. This year, the event will be held from 4-8 September, and is set to welcome the world’s […]

World’s Top Showjumping Talent to Descend on the Circus Maximus in Rome!

Rome, Italy – August 29, 2024 – The Longines Global Champions Tour heads to Rome for the penultimate stage of the 2024 Championship. The competition for the 2024 title has reached a critical point as riders prepare to fight for victory in the final two stages, as well as […]

Longines Global Champions Tour Returns to Vienna in 2025 at the Iconic Schönbrunn Palace

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands  – August 22, 2024 – The prestigious Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated return to Vienna in 2025, marking a spectacular comeback to the Austrian capital after nearly a decade. This exciting event will take place at a brand […]

Stars of Showjumping to Descend on the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 20, 2024 – The world’s top show jumping talent are set to descend on Valkenswaard for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard this weekend from 23 – 25 August. The stars of the sport will take to the stunning grass arena at […]

Eight Riders from the Olympic Games of Paris Highlight Entries for the 2024 Hampton Classic Horse Show

Entries Include Athletes from 19 Countries Bridgehampton, New York, USA – August 19, 2024 – Defending Hampton Classic Grand Prix champion Daniel Bluman (ISR) heads an impressive list of international riders from 19 countries entered to compete at the Hampton Classic Horse Show, which returns to its beautiful […]

All Four Gold Medallists Head Straight to Longines Global Champions Tour of London

London, England – August 12, 2024 – The world’s most elite equestrians are set to descend upon the iconic city of London for the 12th leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL team series, promising an unparalleled display of world-class show jumping. This year’s event, hosted in […]

Top Riders & Young Talents Set to Compete at Longines Tops International Arena for the Longines Global Future Champions

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 08, 2024  – Competition kicks off tomorrow at the Longines Tops International Arena, and we are thrilled to announce the riders who will be competing this weekend at the Longines Global Future Champions. This event promises an unforgettable weekend of thrilling show jumping competition in a vibrant atmosphere. […]

Top Riders Set to Compete during the Summer Festival this Week at the Longines Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 24, 2024 – Preparations are in full swing for the Summer Festival 2 – Summer Showcase, and we are thrilled to announce the riders who will be competing from July 26 to 28 at Longines Tops International Arena. This event promises an unforgettable weekend of thrilling show […]

Stellar List of Brits Hoping for Home Glory at Hickstead this Week

Hickstead, England – July 18, 2024  – Now the home nation will be hoping they can replicate that feat, with a strong line-up of British riders due to compete at the Agria Royal International Horse Show CSIO 5* (24-28 July). Robert Whitaker (GBR) became the first British rider in […]

CHIO Aachen Welcomes the World’s Top Riders & Horse Combinations this Week!

Aachen, Germany – July 02, 2024 – From June 28 to July 7, the CHIO Aachen welcomes the world’s top horse and rider combinations to the iconic Aachen Soers showground for the hundredth time. Since welcoming riders and carriage drivers for the first time in 1924, the CHIO Aachen […]

2024 CHIO Aachen: Celebrating 25 Years of Enduring Commitment & Excellence

Geneva, Switzerland – June 26, 2024 – From 28 of June to 7 of July, 2024, the equestrian community will once again converge at the Aachen Soers showgrounds for the CHIO Aachen, a globally renowned event with a rich history spanning almost a century. Steeped in prestige and tradition, the […]

Henrik von Eckermann Looks to Secure Back-to-Back Wins at Longines Global Champions Tour of Stockholm

Stockholm, Sweden – June 25, 2024 –  The Longines Global Champions Tour heads to Stockholm June 28 – 30, 2024 for the ninth stage of the tour this week. The event promises a thrilling line up of classes showcasing some of the best horses and riders in the […]

The Rolex Grand Slam Majors – A Sport’s Ultimate Test!

Geneva, Switzerland – June 25, 2024 –The sporting Majors are considered to be the finest competitions in the world – from the Masters in golf, to the French Open in tennis and the 4 majors of the Rolex Grand Slam in show jumping – these are the events that […]

Two-Time LGCT Grand Prix of Paris Winner, Christian Ahlmann to Defend Title in the City of Light

Paris, France – June 19, 2024 – The Longines Global Champions Tour heads to Paris June 21-23, 2024 for the eighth stage of the season. This event will see the world’s top riders and horses descend on the city of light to compete for top honours and crucial […]

Who Will Win the 62nd Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby?

Hickstead, England – June 18, 2024 – The leading contender for this Sunday’s Al Shira’aa Derby CSI 4* at Hickstead has been ruled out of this year’s class. Hickstead, England – June 18, 2024 –Reigning champion David Simpson (IRL) will miss the Derby after his nine-year-old stallion Pjotr […]

Nations Vie for Spots in the 2025 Longines League of Nations Series

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 13, 2024 – With just a few days to go before the fourth and last qualifier of the Longines League of NationsTM 2024 in Rotterdam (NED) before the Final in Barcelona (ESP) on 6 October, nations are already looking at their options for qualifying […]

La Baule Sets the Scene for the Clash of Titans this Week! 

La Baule, France – June 05, 2024 – The field of the CSI5* has been unveiled with one week to go until the first horses trot into the arena of the Jumping International de La Baule – Officiel de France (6–9 June). The best riders on Earth, who never fail […]

Swiss Set for Strong Challenge at the Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen

St Gallen, Switzerland – May 29, 2024 – They’ve had it all their own way at the last two editions of CSIO St Gallen, but Team Switzerland face a mighty task in their quest to make it a hat-trick of victories on home ground when the third leg […]

Top 3 Championship Contenders & World’s Elite in the French Riviera for the LGCT of St. Tropez

St Tropez, France – May 29, 2024–  The Longines Global Champions Tour of St. Tropez, Ramatuelle is set to dazzle once again as it brings together the crème de la crème of the equestrian world in one of the most glamorous destinations on the planet. From 30 May […]

World-Class Entries Promise Spectacular Sport at Piazza di Siena this Week – Rome CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 22, 2024 – It Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann and the amazing King Edward will be the headline act when the 90th anniversary CSIO Rome – Master d’Inzeo gets underway at the beautiful Piazza di Siena next week. However the horse and rider partnership who have swept all before them in recent years […]

Championship Leader Eduardo Aznar Headlines Riders Announced for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Madrid

Madrid, Spain – May 14, 2024 –As anticipation mounts for the kick-off of the European stages of the Longines Global Champions Tour in Madrid this weekend (17 – 19 May), the most illustrious list of the world’s top equestrian talent is unveiled! As the current LGCT championship leader, Eduardo Alvarez […]

The Great Return: Longines Global Champions Tour of Shanghai Back with Star-Studded Lineup

Shanghai, China  – April 30, 2024 – After a brief hiatus, the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) is set to make a triumphant return to the vibrant city of Shanghai from 3 – 5 May 2024, igniting the equestrian world with anticipation as it prepares for an electrifying […]

Le Printemps des Sports Équestres: Olympic Hopefuls in Fontainebleau this Week for the CSI 5*

Fontainebleau, France – April 23, 2024 – With the official selections for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games just a few weeks away, Le Printemps des Sports Équestres will be playing host to the world’s show jumping and dressage elite at the Grand Parquet in Fontainebleau this week, […]

The 2024 Morocco Royal Tour: An Elite Sporting Circuit with a Unique Personality

Rabat, Morocco – April 23, 2024 – From September 19th to October 6th, beginning in Tetouan and stopping in Rabat and El Jadida, the Morocco Royal Tour will once again welcome the world’s jumping elite. The thirteenth edition will be among the first events after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, […]

Welcome to Miami Beach: Equestrian Excellence Meets Unparalleled Luxury

Miami Beach, Florida, USA – April 02, 2024 – Miami Beach is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and stunning beaches. The 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach promises to deliver an unparalleled lifestyle experience as the world’s top riders compete for victory on this iconic stage. Miami […]

“A Perfect Match”: The USA is the Official Partner Country of the 2024 CHIO Aachen

Aachen, Germany – March 28, 2024 – In line with the NRW/USA year 2023/2024, the CHIO Aachen is looking forward to the United States as their official partner country in the summer. The motto: “A perfect match”. When a real cowboy invites the visitors to a donut and […]

LGCT Miami Beach: A Spectacle of Sport & Glamour as Top Riders Converge for Historic Showdown

Miami Beach, Florida, USA – March 27, 2024 – The stage is set for an epic clash of show jumping titans as the 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach announces its stellar lineup of riders for this year’s edition. Get ready for an unparalleled fusion of world-class […]

Saut Hermès: 14th Edition Welcomes the Elite of Showjumping & their Flying Beasts to the Grand Palais!

Paris, France – March 14, 2024 –  On March 15, 16 and 17, the Hermès house will welcome sixty of the world’s best riders and their horses to the Grand Palais Éphémère for three days of competition labeled 5*, the highest level of international competitions. Twenty international hopefuls […]

The 2024 Dutch Masters: A Rich History & Magnificent Sport

’s‑Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 03, 2024 – From March 7-10, 2024, the world’s leading horse and rider combinations will travel to the medieval city of ’s‑Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands for The Dutch Masters CSI 5*. First staged in 1967, the event’s combination of outstanding show jumping and exceptional dressage […]