Tag: GCT

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 […]

New York Empire Strike Back with a Victory at Global Champions League of Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 10, 2019 – Georgina Bloomberg (USA) and Daniel Bluman (ISR) of the New York Empire showcased enormous grace under pressure with a spectacular victory at Global Champions League of Valkenswaard today. With their horses Quibelle and Ladriano Z, the teammates delivered a flawless performance […]

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 […]

First to go Bosty is the Best in €25,250 Two-Phase Class CSI 5* at LGCT of Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 09, 2019 – The Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI 5* kicked off with a bang as Roger-Yves Bost (FRA) stormed to victory in the €25,250 Two-Phase competition. There was a stellar line up of a-list combinations as the worlds best horses […]

It’s On! Equestrian Superstars Out In Force for LGCT of Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 08, 2019 – As the final stretch of the championship race is in sight everyone has bought out their big guns this weekend for the 15th leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour. World class horses will be showcasing top level jumping in […]

Longines Global Champions Tour of New York to Support JustWorld International Charity

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 06, 2019 – JustWorld will be the official charity supported by Longines Global Champions Tour of New York where the finals of the 2019 series will take place for the first time. The spectacular new event, taking place September 27 – 29, 2019, […]

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 […]

Riders for Longines Global Champions Tour of London CSI 5*

Top equestrians and their horses are already in town for a showdown during the Longines Global Champions Tour of London CSI 5* at Royal Chelsea Hospital in England. The most traditional name in the noble sport will once again be represented as three of the Whitaker family members […]

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 […]

Next Stop: Longines Global Champions Tour of London CSI 5*!

London, England – July 30, 2019 – Royal Hospital Chelsea will once again be the unique and prestigious venue for the London leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT). The high calibre event features the sport’s Olympic and World Champions including three time LGCT London winner Scott Brash […]

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. […]

Next Stop: Longines Global Champions Tour of Berlin CSI 5*

Berlin, Germany – July 22, 2019 – The Longines Global Champions Tour added the popular city of Berlin, Germany, in 2017 and it has fast become a popular event on the circuit. With fans filling the stadium each day, the show had a phenomenal atmosphere and is sure […]

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 […]

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 […]

Pius Schwizer & Balou Rubin R Outrun the Field in €25,100 France Galop Prize CSI 5* at LGCT of Chantilly

Chantilly, France – July 12, 2019 – Speed demon Pius Schwizer (SUI) took the first CSI 5* win the €25,100 France Galop Prize CSI 5* at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Chantilly CSI 5*, riding his big striding gelding Balou Rubin R. Irishman Mark McAuley (IRL) took second place […]

Next Stop: Longines Global Champions Tour of Chantilly CSI 5*

Chantilly, France – July 09, 2019 – The Longines Global Champions Tour will make the short trip from Paris to the elegant town of Chantilly from the 12th – 14th July. Famous for its impressive, beautiful château, it’s premier racetrack and, of course, Chantilly cream, it is Chantilly’s […]

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) […]

Heavyweight Horsepower at Longines Global Champions Tour – Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping CSI 5*

An impressive line-up of show jumping stars will be in action under the shadow of the Eiffel Tower this weekend, as the world’s top horses descend on the heart of France to compete in the 11th round of action on the Longines Global Champions Tour. Current ranking leader Pieter Devos […]

Next Stop: Longines Global Champions Tour of Paris CSI 5*

Paris, France, – July 02, 2019 – Paris, the ‘City of Lights’, will host the Longines Global Champions Tour – Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping CSI 5*, marking the move into the second half of the 2019 season and battle for the Championship race. The eleventh event on the Tour […]

Julien Epaillard & Usual Suspect d’Auge Leave Dust to the Field at Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco CSI 5*

Monte Carlo, Monaco – June 27, 2019 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Usual Suspect d’Auge won the €61,500 GCL First Individual Competition CSI 5* last Thursday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco CSI 5* in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Julien Epaillard (FRA) & Usual Suspect d’Auge The flying […]

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 – […]