Tag: Global Champions Tour

Edwina Tops-Alexander’s 20 Questions with Ben Maher

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 26, 2020 – Watch these two LGCT Champions in conversation this week, as Ben Maher (GBR) answers Edwina Tops-Alexander‘s 20 Q’s. Find out which horse Ben would have loved to ride, his favourite LGCT destination, his advice for young riders, his entertaining dream […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander’s 20 Questions with Emily Moffitt

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 25, 2020 – London Knights Team Owner Emily Moffitt (GBR) takes part in Edwina Tops-Alexander‘s 20 Q’s this week, and gives us new insights into her life and personality. In this exclusive show, find out about Emily’s hidden talent, where she sees herself […]

LGCT & GCL to Restart in 2021

Valkenswaard – The Netherlands – May 25, 2020 – The Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL) today announces the 2020 season will restart next year due to the unprecedented impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. In these exceptional circumstances it is not realistic to safely […]

Frank Schuttert’s LGCT GP Winner to Ludger Beerbaum’s Stables

Riesenbeck, Germany – May 24, 2020 – Chianti’s Champion is headed to Ludger Beerbaum‘s tables. Frank Schuttert‘s (NED) former parnter has 2 FEI wins under his belt, the biggest one with the Dutchman in the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5* , with […]

Tips & Tricks with Dani G. Waldman

Putten, The Netherlands – May 22, 2020 – This week, Dani G. Waldman (ISR) takes a different approach to Tips & Tricks, with some great preparation exercises that can be used before competition or other important moments. She explains how visualisation of the course and exactly what she […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander’s 20 Questions with Dani G. Waldman

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 22, 2020 – She’s one of the most recognisable faces on the circuit, but how well do you know Dani G. Waldman? Find out everything from her favourite meal, to her favourite LGCT event, and more, as Edwina Tops-Alexander asks her our quick […]

The Insider: At Home with the St. Tropez Pirates’ Dani G. Waldman

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 20, 2020 – This week, we meet Dani G. Waldman (ISR) on The Insider @HOME. Known for her fashion-forward style, including her signature ‘flying feathers’, Dani is a true pioneer in our sport and tells us about how she sees show jumping changing […]

20 Questions with Nicola & Olivier Philippaerts

Brussels, Belgium – May 18, 2020 – This week we meet Belgian twin brothers, and stars of the LGCT and GCL circuit, Olivier Philippaerts  (BEL) and Nicola Philippaerts (BEL). Find out about their favourite events, the name of their first pony, their favourite meal, plus, who was the […]

In the Saddle with Peder Fredricson

Stockholm, Sweden – May 17, 2020 – This week we are thrilled to launch another brand new feature series – In The Saddle. The world’s best riders will talk us through some of their iconic rounds, commentating on the round and giving an insight into their tactics and […]

The Insider: A Talk with Olivier & Nicola Philippaerts

Our brand new episode of The Insider @HOME introduces you to two of show jumping’s brightest stars – Belgian twin brothers Olivier and Nicola Philippaerts. In this show, they give an insight into their lives at home, the highs and lows of their careers and some incredible results […]

20 Questions with Geir Gulliksen

Valkenswaard, Netherlands – May 14, 2020 – We bring you another new feature series this week, beginning with 20 Questions with Norwegian rider and Scandinavian Vikings Team Owner Geir Gulliksen! Have you ever wondered what the secret is to Geir’s success and long-standing career? Or perhaps which country […]

Tips & Tricks with the Philippaerts Brothers

Brussels, Belgium – May 15, 2020 – Olivier and Nicola Philippaerts treat us to some interesting exercises in this week’s Tips and Tricks – the first being one that Olivier uses to develop his horse’s straightness and athleticism, working with lines that he often sees in courses to […]

2019 LGCT Overall Prize Money Ranking Leaders

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 14, 2020 – Ben Maher (GBR) led all riders in earnings during the 2019 Longines Global Champions Tour season. Powered by Explosion W, the Brit exploded to the top of the money rankings, making almost twice as much as the second-place rider Pieter […]

New LGCT & GCL Partnership Confirmed

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 14, 2020 – McCourt Global and Tennor Group today announced that the parties have reached an amicable outcome regarding the purchase of McCourt’s stake in Longines Global Champions Tour and Global Champions League by Lars Windhorst. Jan Tops, Founder and President of the […]

The Insider: Recap of LGCT & GCL of Doha with Special Guest Jessica Kürten

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – The brand new magazine show The Insider premiered on GCTV with fascinating insights and exclusive behind-the-scenes stories and interviews with the sport’s movers and shakers. In the first episode top trainer Jessica Kürten (IRL), two-time Olympic rider and Team Manager for the Prague Lions, […]

Longines Global Champions Tour of Madrid Postponed

Madrid, Spain – March 31, 2020 – In accordance with the health crisis that we are experiencing worldwide and following the instructions of the Government of Spain and the Ministry of Health, the Club de Campo Villa de Madrid and Oxer Sport, we have decided to postpone the […]

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 […]

Last to go Johan-Sebastian Gulliksen thrills in LGCT Doha Curtain-Raiser

Doha, Qatar – March 05, 2020 – The Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha kicked off in style today with Johan-Sebastian Gulliksen (NOR) picking up his first LGCT win on Chaloubet in 38.80s. Jos Verlooy (BEL) and Varoune finished just behind them with a time of 39.91 seconds and third place […]

Frank Schuttert’s Queensland E. Bought by Dani G. Waldman

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 16, 2020 – Queensland E. will be ridden by Danielle G. Waldman (ISR). The 11-year-old bay Zangersheide gelding (Quickfire de Ferann x Socrate de Chivre) had been competed successfully by Frank Schuttert (NED), all the way up to the five-star level. The Israeli […]

New Shareholder for Longines Global Champions Tour & Global Champions League

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – January 13, 2020 – Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL) today announce a new partnership with global investment holding company Tennor as the world’s premier show jumping circuit looks to accelerate its future expansion plans on the back of the […]

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 […]

Show Schedule Revealed for €12,000,000 GC Prague Playoffs

Prague, Czech Republic – November 16, 2019 – With less than a week to go until the GC Prague Playoffs the final preparations are taking place. For the full show schedule please see below. Global Champions Prague Playoffs Show Schedule: (Please note, all times local and may be […]

Blockbuster Lineup Revealed for €12 Million GC Prague Playoffs

Prague, Czech Republic – November 14, 2019 – The blockbuster line up for the GC Prague Playoffs can be revealed today with awesome rider and horse power heading to the big showdown of 2019 with only one week to go. An incredible field of the world’s greatest show […]

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 […]

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 […]