Category: Global Champions Tour

A Dolce Repeat for Ben Maher & Explosion W in €300,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Rome CSI 5*

Rome, Italy – September 07, 2019 – The world class combination of Ben Maher (GBR) and Explosion W took Rome by storm winning their second LGCT Grand Prix in a row in the Eternal City. Victory propelled the British Olympic gold medallist into the lead in the overall […]

Simon Delestre & Filou Carlo Zimequest Triumphant in €59,400 First GCL Competition CSI 5* at LGCT of Rome

Rome, Italy – September 07, 2019 – Simon Delestre (FRA) and Filou Carlo Zimequest won the €59,400 First GCL Competition CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome CSI 5*/2* at Stadio dei Marmi in Rome, Italy. Simon Delestre (FRA) & Filou Carlo Zimequest The Frenchman and […]

Harrie Smolders & Cas 2 Cruise to Victory in €93,300 Jump-off Class CSI 5* at LGCT of Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 11, 2019 – Harrie Smolders (NED) and his “rockstar” Cas 2 delivered the second Dutch victory of the weekend, closing off a phenomenal event full to the brim of top sport during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI 5*. Smolders took the […]

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

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 11, 2019 – The fast and furious combination of Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Alibi de la Roque were victorious in the €25,000 Speed Class CSI 5* on the final day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI 5*/2*. Home rider Leopold […]

Maikel van der Vleuten & Dana Blue Claim the Gold in €300,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 10, 2019 – In an afternoon of non-stop sporting drama Dutch star Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) faced down the heavyweights of the show jumping universe to pull off an extraordinary home win in Valkenswaard. It was van der Vleuten’s second Longines Global […]

Kevin Staut & Urhelia Lutterbach Blaze to Win €59,400 Speed Class CSI 5* at LGCT of Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 10, 2019 – Kevin Staut (FRA) and Urhelia Lutterbach won the €59,400 First GCL Individual Speed Class CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard at the Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. The Frenchman and the 11-year-old bay […]

Jos Verlooy & Jacobien Dwerse Hagen Triumph in €93,300 Jump-off Class CSI 5* at LGCT of London

London, England – August 05, 2019 – Jos Verlooy (BEL) and new ride Jacobien Dwerse Hagen flew to victory in the final Sunday showdown as the Longines Global Champions Tour of London CSI 5* drew to a thrilling close yesterday in London, England. Despite the horse being in Verlooy’s […]

Ben Maher & Explosion W Ignite to Win €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London CSI 5*

London, England – August 03, 2019 – British superstar Ben Maher (GBR) scored an emphatic victory on home turf today to claim the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London CSI 5*, presented by Tennor, in front of an enthusiastic sell-out crowd at the unique venue of the […]

Jur Vrieling & Dallas VDL Triumph in €25,250 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* at LGCT of London

London, England – August 02, 2019 – Action kicked off in the stunning riverside Central London venue with the show’s first five-star class claimed by Dutchman Jur Vrieling (NED). As the 49th of the 54 starters, he produced a flawless clear over the first phase of the course and […]

Ludger Beerbaum & Casello Triumph in €93,300 Second GCL Individual Speed Class CSI 5* at LGCT of Berlin

Berlin, Germany – July 28, 2019 – Ludger Beerbaum (GER) and Casello won the €93,300 Second GCL Individual Class CSI 5* last Saturday during the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) of Berlin CSI 5* in Germany. The German and the 9-year-old bay Holsteiner gelding (Casall x Coronado) triumphed […]

Kevin Staut & For Joy van’T Zorgvliet HDC Fly to First in €59,400 GCL Individual Speed Class CSI 5* at Berlin

Berlin, Germany – July 26, 2019 – Kevin Staut (FRA) and For Joy van’T Zorgvliet HDC won the €59,400 Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG – DVAG Prize CSI 5* last Friday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Berlin CSI 5* in Germany. The Frenchman and the 14-year-old bay Belgian […]

Alberto Zorzi & Cinsey Go Lightning Fast to Win €93,300 DKB Championship CSI 5* at LGCT of Berlin

Berlin, Germany – July 29, 2019 – It was an exhilarating climax to three days of world class sport as Alberto Zorzi (ITA) and the dramatic stallion Cinsey rode to a blistering victory in yesterday’s final class at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Berlin CSI 5*. Alberto […]

Emanuele Gaudiano & Carlotta 232 Leave Dust to the Field in €25,000 Idee Kaffee Prize CSI 5* at LGCT of Berlin

Berlin, Germany – July 29, 2019 – Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Carlotta 232 flew to a breath-taking win on the final day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Berlin, claiming top honors in the €25,000 Idee Kaffee Prize CSI 5*. Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello Shelby finished three […]

Danielle G. Waldman & Lizziemary Shine in €300,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Berlin CSI 5*

Berlin, Germany – July 27, 2019 – Danielle Goldstein Waldman (ISR) and Lizziemary scooped their second Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix win of 2019 in spectacular style in Berlin producing one of only two double clears on her “incredible” horse in the prestigious competition presented by Tennor. […]

Maikel van der Vleuten & Arera C Snatch Victory from Kent Farrington in €25,000 Eduard Winter Family Prize CSI 5* at LGCT of Berlin

Berlin, Germany – July 26, 2019 – Speed demon Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Arera C snatched victory from super-fast duo Kent Farrington (USA) and Austria 2 in the opening CSI 5* class, the €25,000 Eduard Winter Family Prize CSI 5* at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Berlin today with […]

Pieter Devos & Jade vd Bisschop Jump to First in €93,300 Master Groupama Prize CSI 5* at LGCT of Chantilly

Chantilly, France – July 15, 2019 – Pieter Devos (BEL) beat the crème de la crème of show jumping in the final day of LGCT Chantilly, finishing a turbo-charged two seconds faster than the rest of the field aboard his 10-year-old mare Jade vd Bisschop. Jade vd Bisschop […]

Leopold van Asten & VDL Groep Elexia Leap to Victory in €25,000 Cantilienne Prize CSI 5* at LGCT of Chantilly

Chantilly, France – July 14, 2019 – Last to go Leopold Van Asten (NED) and VDL Groep Elexia won the opening CSI5* class on the final day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Chantilly CSI 5* by just 0.18 seconds. Leopold pushed Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello […]

Darragh Kenny Dares Balou du Reventon to Win €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Chantilly CSI 5*

Chantilly, France – July 14, 2019 – Irish speed merchant Darragh Kenny (IRL) took his first ever Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix CSI 5* win aboard Balou du Reventon in a pulsating showdown in Chantilly. A beaming Darragh said: “I knew I had to be really fast with so […]

Julien Epaillard & Virtuose Champeix Fly to Victory in €59,400 GCL Individual Speed Class CSI 5* at Longines Global Champions Tour of Chantilly

Chantilly, France – July 12, 2019 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Virtuose Champeix won the €59,400 First GCL Individual Speed Class CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Chantilly CSI 5* in Chantilly, France. The flying Frenchman honored his nickname once again, guiding the 10-year-old […]

Christian Ahlmann Does The Double Winning the €146,000 Longines Eiffel Challenge CSI 5* in Paris

Paris, France – July 07, 2019 – Christian Ahlmann (GER) took his second win of the weekend in a turbo-charged Longines Eiffel Challenge during the final day of Longines Global Champions Tour of Paris CSI 5*, winning the €146,000 Longines Eiffel Challenge CSI 5*. Piloting his 14 year […]

Karel Cox & Evert Excell in €25,000 Speed Challenge CSI 5* at LGCT of Paris

Paris, France – July 07, 2019 – The final day of the Longines Global Champions Tour – Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping CSI 5* kicked off with a sizzling win under the Eiffel Tower from Karel Cox (BEL) and his talented bay Evert. Beneath bright blue skies, Cox took the first CSI […]

New Dad Ahlmann Takes A Chance to Win €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris CSI 5*

Paris, France – July 06, 2019 – Christian Ahlmann (GER) and Take A Chance On Me Z stormed to victory in front of the world famous Eiffel Tower in a blazing €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris CSI 5* only days after the birth of […]

Darragh Kenny & Christos Cruise to Victory in €60,000 Massimo Dutti Prize CSI 5* at LGCT of Paris

Paris, France – July 06, 2019 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Christos won the €60,000 Massimo Dutti Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Paris / Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping CSI 5* yesterday at the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. Darragh Kenny (IRL) […]

The Sky is the Limit for Emil Hallundbaek in €40,000 Six Bar Challenge CSI 5* at LGCT of Paris

Paris, France – July 05, 2019 – As the sun started to set on the city of love twelve fearless combinations came forward to take on the €40,000 Six Bar challenge CSI 5* presented by Renault and Mairie de Paris. Emil Hallundbaek (DEN) took the win, with the final […]

Edward Levy & Starlette de La Roque Claim €25,375 Le Figaro Prize CSI 5* at LGCT of Paris

Paris, France – July 05, 2019 – Edward Levy (FRA) kicked off the Longines Global Champions Tour of Paris CSI 5* in style by taking a home first place in the €25,375 Le Figaro Prize CSI 5*  with Starlette de La Roque by just over two-tenths of a second. Wilm Vermeir (BEL) […]

Maikel van der Vleuten & Beauville Z Supreme in €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco CSI 5*

Monte Carlo, Monaco – June 29, 2019 – Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) sent pulses racing with a formidable F1-style victory on Beauville Z in the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco CSI 5* presented by Tennor on the 10th leg of the International […]

Martin Fuchs & The Sinner Fly to First in €61,000 Casino de Monte-Carlo Trophy CSI 5* at LGCT of Monaco

Monte Carlo, Monaco – June 28, 2019 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) took his first win aboard new horse The Sinner in a perfect prelude to Saturday’s Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco CSI 5* presented by Tennor. In the spectacular harbour-side setting, Fuchs added the […]

Paul Estermann & Anaba Heize Lead Swiss One-Two at Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco CSI 5*

Monte Carlo, Monaco – June 28, 2019 – The penultimate day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco CSI 5* saw a sizzler of a speed class down next to the Mediterranean sea. It was a Swiss one-two in the first CSI 5* class of the day – […]

Abdel Saïd & Venise du Reverdy Soar Victoriously in €25,000 Fédération Equestre de la Principauté de Monaco Prize CSI 5*

Monte Carlo, Monaco – June 27, 2019 – With a cool breeze flowing in from the Mediterranean sea the international athletes jumped their first CSI 5* class of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco. It was the Egyptian National Anthem that rang out as Abdel Saïd (EGY) and Venise […]

Martin Fuchs & Chaplin Claim the Crown in €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Cascais CSI 5*

Cascais, Estoril, Portugal – June 23, 2019 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Chaplin pulled off an astonishing Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix win in Cascais, Estoril beating his London Knights teammate Ben Maher (GBR) only hours after they won the GCL together earlier in the evening. The […]