Category: Global Champions Tour

Maikel van der Vleuten & Kamara van’t Heike Top Thrilling €95,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 06, 2021 – In a thrilling final showdown at the Tops International Arena, on form Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Kamara van’t Heike powered to victory in the last class of the weekend in the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI […]

Ben Maher & Explosion W Put on a Dynamite Performance to Win €300,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 05, 2021 – The return of Explosion W set the Longines Global Champions Tour on fire today with a formidable win for Ben Maher (GBR) and the superstar gelding in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Valkenswaard Presented by Nichiho.  Maher […]

Pius Schwizer & Balou Rubin R Speed to Win €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 04, 2021 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Balou Rubin R sped to the top of the podium in the €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* on Friday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard at Tops International Arena. Riding the 14-year-old bay Oldenburg gelding […]

Simon Delestre & Hermes Ryan Speed to Win €95,250 GCL Individual Challenge CSI 5* at Saint Tropez

Saint Tropez, France – May 29, 2021 – Simon Delestre (FRA) and Hermes Ryan soared over all the obstacles before racing across the finish line towards victory in the €95,250 Second GCL Individual Competition CSI 5* last Saturday during the third leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour […]

Peder Fredricson & Catch Me Not S Power to Win €300,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Saint Tropez CSI 5*

Saint Tropez, France – May 29, 2021 – It was a spectacular Super Saturday for Peder Fredricson (SWE) with a breathtaking win in the Longines Global Champions Tour of Ramatuelle/Saint-Tropez. The fight for the 2021 season title immediately intensified as the victory catapulted Peder into the Championship lead.  […]

Mike Kawai & Star Master the Course to Win €25,400 McLaren Monaco Prize CSI 5* at Saint Tropez

Saint Tropez, France – May 28, 2021 – Mike Kawai (JPN) opened the second day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Ramatuelle, St Tropez, with a spectacular win in the McLaren Monaco Prix on his mare Star. Taking second place by just over one and half seconds […]

Peder Fredricson & Catch Me Not S Can’t Be Caught in €51,100 PremiuMares Prize CSI 5* at Saint Tropez

Saint Tropez, France – May 28, 2021 – It was a fantastic Friday of thrilling sport just meters from the Mediterranean Sea as Swedish Campion Peder Fredricson (SWE) triumphed in the action-packed Prix PremiuMares, while young gun Mike Kawai claimed his first-ever CSI5* win earlier in the day. […]

Marlon Zanotelli & Obora’s Chloe Claim the Crown in €100,000 ‘The King’s Cup’ CSI 5* at Madrid

Madrid, Spain – May 23, 2021 – It was a sensational final day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Madrid wrapping up an exciting weekend of LGCT and GCL competitions. Marlon Módolo Zanotelli (BRA) and Obora’s Chloe etched their names into the history books and onto the […]

Olivier Robert & Vivaldi des Meneaux Overcome Favorites to Win €300,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Madrid CSI 5*

Madrid, Spain – May 22, 2021 – Oliver Robert secured the biggest win of his career today in his first-ever Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix victory in Madrid. There was a standing ovation as he landed over the last fence beating 12-time LGCT Grand Prix winner Scott […]

Jérôme Guery & Grupo Prom Milton Victorious in €25,600 Madrid Horse Week Trophy CSI 5*

Madrid, Spain – May 21, 2021 – Jérôme Guery (BEL) and the lightning-fast Grupo Prom Milton powered to a convincing win in the opening class of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Madrid CSI 5*. The super-speedy pair took the first win of the weekend beating Olympic champion […]

Brilliant Brash & Hello Jefferson Jump to Victory on the Final Day of the LGCT of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – March 6, 2021 – After winning the €148,500 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* the day before aboard Hello Vincent, Scott Brash (GBR) came back to register a win on the final day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha CSI 5* at Al Shaqab Equestrian […]

Eric Lamaze Finishes Third in €375,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – March 7, 2021 – Canadian Olympic champion Eric Lamaze (CAN) closed out two weeks of competition in Doha, Qatar, with a third-place finish in the €375,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5* on Saturday, March 6.  The event was part of […]

Niels Bruynseels & Delux van T&L Turn on the Nitro to Win €375,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – March 6, 2021 – The first Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of 2021 kicked off in dynamic Doha, Qatar, full of passion and power with a highly emotional win for Niels Bruynseels (BEL) riding Delux van T & L.A spectacular sound and light show at […]

Blazing Brash Clinches the Win in €148,500 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* at the LGCT of Doha

Doha, Qatar – March 5, 2021 – Scott Brash (GBR) pulled off a mind-blowing feat of speed in the headline 1.55m competition at the magnificent Longines Arena at Al Shaqab’s magnificent. It was a blistering jump-off featuring eight of the world’s best horse and rider combinations and it […]

Julien Epaillard & Safari d’Auge Supreme in €51,100 Speed Challenge CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – March 5, 2021 –The third CSI 5* competition of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha saw international combinations rocket around the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. The 1.50m speed class had twenty-six starters and eight of those jumped clear rounds, meaning the riders really […]

Philipp Weishaupt & Coby Triumphant in €95,000 Second GCL Individual Class CSI 5* at LGCT of Doha

Doha, Qatar – March 08, 2020 – Philipp Weishaupt (GER) and Coby triumphed in the €95,000 Second Individual Class CSI 5* last Saturday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha CSI 5* at Al Shaqab in the Qatari capital. The German and Beerbaum Stables’ 10-year-old bay Hannoverian […]

Daniel Deusser & Killer Queen Claim the Throne in the €375,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – Saturday, March 07, 2020 – Daniel Deusser (GER) kicked off his campaign for the 2020 Longines Global Champions Tour title with a stunning win in Doha against the cream of show jumping. The €375,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5* thrilled […]

Deusser & Kiana Dominate to Win €148,500 Jump-off Class CSI 5* at LGCT of Doha

Doha, Qatar – March 06, 2020 – Daniel Deusser (GER) faced down Pieter Devos (BEL) in a tense and tricky jump off setting the stage for a thrilling Super Saturday of the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix and GCL Team showdown. Deusser pulled off the only double […]

Jérôme Guery & Eras Ste Hermelle Jump to First in €51,100 Speed Class CSI 5* at LGCT of Doha

Doha, Qatar – March 06, 2020 – A beautiful Friday afternoon provided the perfect setting for the third CSI 5* class to take place in the stunning Longines Arena at Al Shaqab in Doha. The €51,100 1.50m speed class had 34 starters, and riders really had to keep […]

Deusser, Fredricson & Schwizer Take the Swans to New Heights in €6,400,000 GCL Super Cup CSI 5*

Prague, Czech Republic – November 24, 2019 – In a story full to the brim with glory, hope and heartache, the Shanghai Swans team wrote their names into the history books – soaring to the GCL Super Cup win in a dramatic €6.4 million Final. Daniel Deusser (GER) with […]

Ben Maher & Explosion W Ignite for a Dynamite Performance to Win €1,250,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix CSI 5*

Prague, Czech Republic – November 23, 2019 – It was a phenomenal climax to a magical season for Explosion W and Ben Maher (GBR) as they pulled off the win in last night’s €1,250,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix making a hat trick of titles this season. […]

Schumacher & Atome Z Race to Win €50,000 Jump-off Class CSI 5* at the GC Prague Playoffs

Munich, Germany – November 23, 2019 – Titouan Schumacher (FRA) claimed his first CSI 5* victory today aboard Atome Z in the prelude to the €1,250,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix. The 25 year-old said: “It’s a very special victory for me as it’s my first one […]

Abdel Saïd & Arpege du Ru Race for the Cash in €50,000 BMW Cartec Prize CSI 5* in Prague

Prague, Czech Republic – November 22, 2019 – Abdel Saïd (EGY) and Arpege du Ru climbed one place higher in Prague today to pick up top honours in the €50,000 BMW Cartec Prize CSI 5* today during the Global Champions Prague Playoffs CSI 5*/2* at the O2 Arena in the […]

Dani G. Waldman & Jativia Jump to Win €50,000 Speed Class CSI 5* at GCT Prague Playoffs

Prague, Czech Republic – Dani G. Waldman (ISR) and her 10-year-old grey mare Jativia stole the show in a thrilling curtain raiser for the GC Prague Playoffs, winning the €50,000 Czech Equestrian Team sponsored speed class CSI 5* throwing down the gauntlet to the rest of the field for the […]

Ben Maher & Explosion Claim €150,000 First GCL Individual Speed Class CSI 5* at LGCT of New York

New York, New York, USA – September 28, 2019 – Ben Maher (GBR) and Explosion W won the €150,000 First GCL Individual Speed Class CSI 5* last Friday during the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) at Governors Island in New York, New York, USA. With a lot at […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Blaze to Win €150,000 Jump-off Class CSI 5* at LGCT of New York

New York, New York, USA – September 29, 2019 – As the sun set behind the Statue of Liberty and “The Star-Spangled Banner”​ rang out, Kent Farrington (USA) and Creedance flew the flag for the United States of America in the closing 5* thriller in New York. The American […]

Julien Epaillard & Alibi de La Roque Excel in €25,000 Speed Class CSI 5* at LGCT of New York

New York, New York, USA – Julien Epaillard (FRA) lived up to his moniker as the Flying Frenchman yet again by topping the €25,000 1.45m Speed Class CSI 5* for the 10th time this season during the final day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of New York. Piloting the nine-year-old […]

Magic Maher Rides Explosion W to Win LGCT Grand Prix of New York CSI 5* & Season Title

New York, New York, USA – September 29, 2019 – It was ‘game, set and match’ today after Ben Maher (GBR) wrote history aboard Explosion W in an extraordinary Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of New York CSI 5*, taking the LGCT Grand Prix win and the […]

Constant van Paesschen & Vendetta Treize Victorious in €25,000 Two-Phase Class CSI 5* at LGCT of New York

New York, New York, USA – September 27, 2019 – Victory was sweet for Belgium when Constant van Paesschen and his striking 10-year-old black stallion Vendetta Treize took top call in the opening event of the inaugural Longines Global Champions Tour of New York CSI 5*. Eduardo Alvarez […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Cruise to Win €93,800 Second GCL Speed Class CSI 5* at LGCT of St. Tropez

St. Tropez, France – September 17, 2019 – Kent Farrington (USA) and Creedance won the €93,800 Second GCL Speed Class CSI 5* last Sunday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of St. Tropez CSI 5* in Ramatuelle, France. The American and the 12-year-old chestnut Dutch Warmblood gelding (Lord Z […]