Category: Global Champions League

Saint Tropez Pirates Take the Helm at Global Champions League of Paris

Paris, France – July 05, 2019 – The formidable St Tropez Pirates combination of Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) with Veronese Teamjoy and Pieter Devos (BEL) with Claire Z powered to pole position in Paris, finishing abreast of three teams on a clean score yesterday. Jessica Springsteen (USA) & RMF Zecilie The […]

Scandinavian Vikings Soar Victoriously at Global Champions League of Monaco CSI 5*

Monte Carlo, Monaco – June 30, 2019 – The Scandinavian Vikings secured their first ever GCL win after Evelina Tovek (SWE) and Geir Gulliksen (NOR) kept cool heads under enormous pressure as the last riders to go in a high-octane competition in Monaco. There has been a dramatic shake […]

Vikings Conquer Pole Position at Global Champions League of Monaco

Monte Carlo, Monaco – June 27, 2019 – In a night of turbo-charged action in Monaco, the Scandinavian Vikings’ duo of Geir Gulliksen (NOR) with VDL Groep Quatro and Evelina Tovek (SWE) with Winnetou de la Hamente Z took pole position as the only team to finish on […]

London Knights Storm to Victory in Global Champions League of Cascais

Cascais, Estoril, Portugal – June 24, 2019 – The London Knights have today catapulted themselves into the overall GCL ranking lead after a phenomenal win today from Ben Maher (GBR) and Explosion W and Martin Fuchs (SUI) with Chaplin at GCL Cascais, Estoril. After their sublimely quick combined time […]

Fourth Time a Charm? New York Empire ‘Fight to Win’ Fourth Pole Position of the Season

Stockholm, Sweden – June 13, 2019 – New York Empire have secured their fourth pole position of the season after Scott Brash (GBR) with Hello M’Lady and Daniel Bluman  (ISR) with Sancha LS delivered the only flawless round of the day at GCL Stockholm. With Sweden making its debut […]

Father & Son Eric & Maikel van der Vleuten Master the Competition for the Madrid in Motion at GCL of Cannes CSI 5*

Cannes, France – June 08, 2019 – In a dramatic evening of extraordinary sport at GCL Cannes, father and son duo Eric and Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) triumphed with Madrid in Motion after leading team New York Empire went from hero to zero following a shock elimination. In […]

Three Pole Positions in a Row! New York Empire Strike Again at Global Champions League of Cannes CSI 5*

Cannes, France – June 06, 2019 – The New York Empire clinched pole position for the third event in a row setting up a spectacular showdown at the GCL in Cannes on Saturday evening. Under a stunning crescent moon on the French Riviera the team competition was a […]

Margie Engle & Dicas Leave Dust to the Field in €93,450 Speed Class CSI 5* at Global Champions League of Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany – June 01, 2019 – Margie Engle (USA) and Dicas won the €93,450 second Global Champions League individual class CSI 5* last Saturday during the Global Champions League CSI 5* in Hamburg, Germany. Margie Engle (USA) & Dicas The American and the 10-year-old gelding (Diarado x Cassini […]

The St. Tropez Pirates Raid Another Victory on Foreign Soil at Global Champions League of Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany – June 01, 2019 – The St Tropez Pirates‘ new dream team of Pieter Devos (BEL) and Olivier Robert (FRA) pulled off their second consecutive win at the GCL Hamburg dramatically narrowing the lead of Shanghai Swans in the overall team championship ranking. Just five points separate the […]

New York Empire Strike Again with Pole Position at Global Champions League of Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany – May 30, 2019 – The New York Empire have secured their second pole position of the season, and will be hoping to strike back with a third podium result as they look to convert it to a win in Saturday’s Global Champions League Hamburg second round. Scott Brash […]

London Knights Battle Back to Victory in Global Champions League of Madrid CSI 5*

Madrid, Spain – May 18, 2019 – A fraction of a second split the fortunes of the top two teams in the GCL of Madrid with the London Knights triumphing ahead of New York Empire in a nail-biting finish. The win by the Knights dynamic duo of Ben […]

New York Empire Strikes Back to Win First Round of Global Champions League of Madrid CSI 5*

Madrid, Spain – May 17, 2019 – The formidable pairing of Scott Brash with Hello Shelby and Spencer Smith with Theodore Manciais put New York Empire at the top of scoreboards in today’s thrilling GCL Madrid round one. The team were the fastest of six teams on a […]

Monaco Aces “Deal All their Cards” to Win Global Champions League of Shanghai CSI 5*

Shanghai, China – May 05, 2019 –  The Monaco Aces claimed their first Global Champions League (GCL) victory in the intense team battle of 2019 after a cliffhanger fourth leg of the series in the dynamic city of Shanghai. A strong performance by the Paris Panthers propelled them […]

Monaco Aces Go All In & All Out to Take Pole Position at Global Champions League of Shanghai

Shanghai, China – May 04, 2019 – The Monaco Aces pulled pole position out of the hat under blue skies in Shanghai, in a sizzling opening class for the Global Champions League (GCL) team competition and the coveted top spot of last to go in Sunday’s final round. This […]

Miami Celtics Claim Home Victory at Global Champions League of Miami Beach

Miami Beach, Miami, Florida, USA – April 20, 2019 – It was all change at the top of the leaderboard after a thrilling afternoon of action under the Florida sun at the Global Champions League of Miami Beach CSI 5*. Fittingly, it was the home city team, the […]

St Tropez Pirates “Steal” the Lead in First Round at Global Champions League of Miami Beach

Miami Beach, Miami, Florida, USA – April 18, 2019 – The St Tropez Pirates were the only team out of 16 to leave all the fences up in this blockbuster of an opening class for the Global Champions League (GCL) team competition, set in the spectacular ocean side […]

Shanghai Swans Soar Higher into Championship Lead with Win in Global Champions League of Mexico City

Mexico City, Mexico – April 14, 2019 – The Shanghai Swans have thrown the gauntlet down to the rest of the GCL teams by extending their Championship lead by 25 points yesterday in Mexico City. Daniel Deusser (GER) with Calisto Blue and Peder Fredricson (SWE) with H&M Christian K took a convincing […]

Valkenswaard United Power to Lead in Global Champions League of Mexico City CSI 5*

Mexico City, Mexico – April 11, 2019 – Valkenswaard United’s formidable duo of Bertram Allen (IRL) with Molly Malone V and Alberto Zorzi  (ITA) with Contanga took pole position in a tantalising first round of GCL Mexico City. There was an atmosphere of intense focus in Mexico’s capital […]

Shanghai Swans Soar to Global Champions League of Doha CSI 5* Win at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – March 02, 2019 – In a dramatic turn of events the Shanghai Swans soared to the lead in yesterday’s Global Champions League of Doha, with a high octane competition at Al Shaqab seeing many of the very best horse and rider combinations crumbling under pressure. […]

Monaco Aces “Deal their Power Cards” to Provisional Lead in Global Champions League of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – February 28, 2019 – The Monaco Aces kicked off their 2019 Global Champions League (GCL) campaign in determined style combining speed and pinpoint accuracy to take the lead going into Saturday’s showdown. New signings Marlon Zanotelli (BRA) and Jos Verlooy (BEL) teamed up for the first time […]

Magic Moment for Madrid in Motion! Victory in €6,400,000 GCL Super Cup Final CSI 5*

Madrid In Motion were crowned the first-ever GCL Super Cup Champions yesterday after an epic afternoon of sporting drama, unprecedented pressure and historic prize money in one single showjumping competition. Riders, trainers and owners spoke of the ‘game-changing’ GC Prague Playoffs throughout the weekend, including Marcus Ehning (GER) […]

Madrid in Motion Lead List of Six Teams Qualified for Global Champions League Super Cup CSI 5* next Sunday

It was a night of unprecedented high drama as six teams faced down extrodinary pressure in the cliffhanger GC Playoffs to win through to Sunday’s GCL Super Cup Final at the O2 Arena in Prague. There was no let up throughout the nerve racking GCL Super Cup semi […]

Thrilling Action in Electric GC Prague Playoffs as Paris Panthers Roar to Victory

In an electric opening night of the inaugural GC Prague Playoffs, the quarter-finals of the GCL Super Cup witnessed high drama and a rollercoaster of emotions as 12 teams took centre stage in the Czech capital city. The stakes were high in this innovative and ruthless knockout format, […]

They are the Champions! London Knights Solidify 2018 GCL Championship with a Win in Doha

The London Knights have won the GCL Championship of 2018 after a nerve jangling final blockbuster and will fast track to the semi finals of the GCL Super Cup at the €12 million GC Playoffs next month. The stand out combination of the season Ben Maher (GBR) and […]

London Knights Battle to a Flawless Start at Global Champions League of Doha

London Knights threw down the gauntlet to their closest rivals today, executing powerful double clears in the opening round of the high pressure finals of the 2018 GCL Team Championship. Nerves were clearly on edge in the high stakes competition ahead of Saturday’s showdown to decide which teams […]

Miami Celtics Soar to Victory in Global Champions League of Rome Cliffhanger

An edge-of-the-seat GCL cliffhanger saw series leaders London Knights clinging on to pole position in the overall championship with Miami Celtics propelled into third place after a spectacular victory in Rome. The electrifying competition came down to the wire as the front-runners Prague Lions suffered a major setback […]

Prague Lions Roar to Provisional Lead at Global Champions League of Rome CSI 5*

Prague Lions’ Peder Fredricson (SWE) and Anna Kellnerova (CZE) roared to pole position in a high drama GCL Rome first round, with the Championship ranking set for a potential shakeup ahead of the finals in Doha. The ferocious title battle between ranking leaders London Knights and Valkenswaard United […]

Rome Gladiators Victorious as Valkenswaard United Closes in on London Knights

The battle for the 2018 GCL Championship has intensified with Valkenswaard United dramatically closing the gap to overall ranking leaders London Knights – now just 18 points away, and with only two events left to go. Rome Gladiators’ Constant Van Paesschen (BEL) and Marlon Zanotelli (BRA) powered to […]

Championship Fever Intensifies as Valkenswaard United Eclipse London Knights on Home Turf

A dramatic first round of GCL Valkenswaard saw thrills and spills at Tops International Arena as the home team – Valkenswaard United’s Marcus Ehning and Alberto Zorzi – claimed the top spot and pole position for Saturday’s showdown. Second ranked team United have their strongest chance of the season to […]

On Fire at Home! London Knights Cruise to Fourth Victory of the Season at the Global Champions League of London

The London Knights delivered a show stopping GCL London final under intense pressure today with Ben Maher and Nicola Philippaerts reigning supreme at the historic and picturesque Royal Hospital Chelsea. Escorted by the Chelsea Pensioners in their traditional Scarlets, the red jackets of the Knights perfectly complimented the […]