Tag: Global Champions League of Doha

Turbo Power! Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB Leave the Field in the Dust at Doha!

Doha, Qatar – February 28, 2025 – Sanne Thijssen (NED) and Con Quidam RB were off to the races and back to the winner’s circle last Friday at the 2025 Longines Global Champions Tour. Once again, the Longines Arena at the stunning Al Shaqab was the stage for […]

Back-to-Back Global Champions League of Doha Wins for Cannes Stars in Thrilling Season Opener

Doha, Qatar – February 27, 2025 – The 2025 Global Champions League season kicked off in spectacular fashion at Al Shaqab’s Longines Arena, with reigning champions Cannes Stars, powered by Iron Dames delivering a flawless performance to claim victory once again. Against a fiercely competitive field of 17 […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

Doha, Qatar – February 29, 2024 – The countdown is over! It’s showtime for showjumping with horsepower of the highest caliber as the first leg of the 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL) take off this Thursday at the futuristic and amazing Al […]

Marcus Ehning & Stargold Continue to Shine at Al Shaqab Claiming Another Win there!

Doha, Qatar – March 03, 2023 – Marcus Ehning (GER) and Stargold are certainly at their brightest when the dynamic duo compete at Al Shaqab. As the German stated last week, his horse loves the stunning arena there and that was the case on Saturday as the pair […]

Back with a Bang! Riesenbeck International Secure the Win in Global Champions League Season Opener

Doha, Qatar – March 03, 2023 – At the buzzing Longines Arena, Riesenbeck International powered by Kingsland emerged triumphant, securing the ranking lead in 2023’s opening GCL leg. The first leg of the thrilling 2023 championship race saw unbeatable performances today in Doha by the team’s top guns. […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – February 28, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the stunning Al Shaqab with the running of the first leg of the 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) & Global Champions League (GCL) season. Once again, a star-studded list of riders and horses has been […]

2023 Longines Global Champions Tour & Global Champions League Declared Open at Doha, Qatar

Doha, Qatar – February 28, 2023 –The 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL) seasons were officially declared open yesterday in Doha as as the prestigious circuit gets underway for a 17th season.  Al Shaqab returns as the launchpad for the 2023 season which […]

Stockholm Hearts: “Team of Love” Conquers More Hearts with the Win in GCL of Doha

Doha, Qatar – March 05, 2022 – Stockholm Hearts Powered by H&M We Love Horses nailed their debut performance as a team, winning GCL Doha on a clean sheet with power pairing Peder Fredricson and Malin Baryard-Johnsson. Starting their championship campaign the Swedish duo riding Hansson Wl and […]

New Team Steals Hearts by Claiming Pole Position at the Global Champions League of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – March 03, 2022 – The 2022 championship race kicked off with a bang under the lights in the stunning Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. Brand new team Stockholm Hearts powered by H&M We Love Horses secured pole position going into the first super Saturday Showdown […]

Peder Fredricson Tops Star-Studded Rider List for Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab Presented by Longines

Doha, Qatar – February 22, 2022 – The world’s top-ranked showjumper – Sweden’s Peder Fredricson (SWE) – will lead the charge at Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab Presented by Longines 2022. Qatar’s premier international equestrian event will take place at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, a member […]

Valkenswaard United Victorious Again at the Global Champions League of Doha

Doha, Qatar – March 6, 2021 – The Valkenswaard United seized the GCL ranking lead in spectacular style in Doha today with unbeatable performances by the team’s top guns in the opener of the 2021 championship race.Heavyweights Peder Fredricson (SWE) and Marcus Ehning (GER) took full advantage of […]

Valkenswaard United Fly the Highest in GCL of Doha Opener at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – March 04, 2021 – The Valkenswaard United took pole position for Saturday’s GCL showdown as their combined pinpoint accuracy and blistering speed put them on top of the leaderboard in the first round of Global Champions League of Doha. Five teams finished on a zero […]

Philippaerts Twins Team Up for Victory in Global Champions League of Doha

Doha, Qatar – March 07, 2020 – The London Knights stamped their authority on the first leg of the 2020 GCL team series after a last minute drama crushed the hopes of closest rivals St Tropez Pirates. Twin brothers Nicola and Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) emerged triumphant in the […]

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. […]

Five Victories! London Knights Close Out Dream Season with Huge Lead in 2018 GCL Standings

The London Knights clinched the GCL Championship of 2018 last weekend during the Global Champions League of Doha CSI 5* at Al Shaqab in Doha, Qatar. The team from Great Britain solidified their commading season by claiming the final leg of the tour series and is automatically qualified […]

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 […]

Global Champions League Finals in Doha – Last Chance to Qualify for Playoffs in Prague

It has been an enthralling season for the GCL team series kicking off in The Americas then crossing continents to China and back to Europe for a sizzling summer of competition. Qatar plays host to the finals and there are multiple battles raging in the overall GCL rankings […]

Valkenswaard United Victorious in Global Champions League of Doha

The Valkenswaard United United won the Global Champions League of Doha yesterday at the Al Shaqab in Doha, Qatar. Alberto Zorzi (ITA) & Fair Light van’T Heike (Vigo d’Arsouilles vs. Darco) started things off well for the team from the Netherlands by going clear in 75.09 seconds, also giving […]

Hamburg Diamonds Add 2017 Global Champions League Title to their Brilliance!

Harrie Smolders & Don VHP Z There’s a new dawn in the Global Champions League, a dawn marked by two “Dons”, of showjumping and the 2017 Global Champions League title for the Hamburg Diamonds! Before the decisive run by the dynamic duo, Eric Lamaze (CAN) & Fine Lady 5 (Forsyth FRH x Drosselklang) […]

Mexico Amigos in Pole Position while Valkenswaard United Fight for Global Champions League Title

The big guns came out in full force for the first round of the Global Champions League, with Mexico Amigos taking pole but high drama in the battle between Championship contenders Hamburg Diamonds and Valkenswaard United. Setting up an unmissable finale to the GCL season, both the Diamonds and United pulled […]