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Shanghai Swans Spread their Wings to Secure Sensational Third Victory at the Global Champions League of Mexico City

Mexico City, Mexico – March 28, 2025 – The Global Champions League of Mexico City, presented by GNP Seguros delivered yet another thrilling chapter in the 2025 championship race, as the world’s best teams battled for supremacy at the iconic Campo Marte. With a roaring crowd fueling the […]

History in the Making: Global Champions League Super Cup Finalists Determined in Dramatic Semi-Final

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 21, 2024 – The GCL Super Cup Semi-Final delivered an unforgettable rollercoaster of drama and emotion, setting the stage for Sunday’s hotly anticipated Final. In this electrifying knockout round and pivotal second day of the GC Riyadh Playoffs, the competition was halved, narrowing […]

Shock Exits & High-Stakes Drama Define GCL Super Cup Quarter Finals

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 20, 2024 – On the thrilling opening night of the GC Riyadh Playoffs, the GCL Super Cup Quarter Final delivered high-stakes drama and unexpected eliminations, with the Shanghai Swans repeating last year’s Quarter Final rising to the top of the leaderboard for a […]

2025 Longines League of Nations™ Calendar Confirmed

Lausanne, Switzerland – November 15, 2024 – Following on from the conclusion of a thrilling inaugural season of the Longines League of Nations™, which saw Germany crowned the first Longines League of Nations™ Champions, the FEI Board has confirmed the events for the 2025 Season. The 2025 Season […]

Colin Syquia & Hocus Pocus Work their Magic in the $25,000 Buckley Fence Sunday Jumper Classic 

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 09, 2024 – Colin Syquia (PHI) and Hocus Pocus, owned by Rindy Dominguez, topped the feature jumper class in Tryon Stadium on Sunday, the $25,000 Buckley Fence Sunday Jumper Classic. The duo stopped the jump off timers in 36.961 seconds to take […]

Dream Home Win for the Shanghai Swans in Electric Global Champions League Battle

Shanghai, China – May 04, 2024 – In a drama-filled day of top sporting action, it was last to go Shanghai Swans had the sold-out stadium jumping with joy. On home turf Daniel Deusser (GER) with Gangster v/h Noddevelt and Pius Schwizer (SUI) on Vancouver de Lanlore were […]

It’s Back! Longines Global Champions Tour of Shanghai CSI 5* Declared Open!

Shanghai, China – May 02, 2024 – The Longines Global Champions Tour celebrates the tour’s return to Shanghai, China this week from 3 – 5 May for the fourth leg of the esteemed 2024 circuit. The world’s top international talent will converge on the vibrant city as the […]

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

Shanghai, China – May 02, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the Shanghai Juss International Equestrian Centre, the stunning location for the fourth leg of both the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League Championship Series. You can expect thrills and spills at this state […]

Riders for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Shanghai CSI 5*

Shanghai, China  – May 01, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the return of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) & Global Champions League (GCL) to China this week. Stellar riders and their high-flying beasts are ready to take to the skies at the stunning Shanghai Juss […]

Eiken Sato on Top Again! Daloa du Banco Propels Him to Win Sergio Grasso Small Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 16, 2024 – Eiken Sato (JPN), who had already won the Celeste Trophy CSI 4* with Melypso Blue PS FRH on the 14th of March, is having an excellent week .  He had another brilliant win today in the €29,100 Sergio […]

Eiken Sato Excels in the Celeste Trophy CSI 4* at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 14, 2024 – The Japanese Olympic rider, Eiken Sato (JPN) had an impressive win in the €10,300 Celeste Trophy CSI 4*, speed class today, held in the grass David Broome arena.  He was riding Melypso Blue PS FRH a ten-year-old gelding […]

True Talent & High Horsepower: Introducing the 2024 Global Champions League Teams

Valkenswaard – February 29, 2024 – In what promises to be a turbo-charged championship race, the battle lines have been drawn, and the teams are primed for glory. Over the past few months, team owners, managers, and trainers have been on overdrive, making jaw-dropping signings and trades to […]

Shanghai Swans Unveil Lineup for Global Champions League Season

Prague, Czech Republic – February 02, 2024 – The equestrian world is buzzing with excitement as two of the most formidable teams in the Global Champions League (GCL) team series, the Shanghai Swans announce their sensational lineup for the 2024 season. With a single change, the team is set […]

Surprising Exits & Intense Moments as the Shanghai Swans Fly the Highest in the GCL Super Cup Quarter-Final

Prague, Czech Republic – November 16, 2023 – As night one of the GC Prague Playoffs unfolded, it was an evening full of high stakes drama and shock eliminations in the  nail-biting GCL Super Cup Quarter Final that saw Shanghai Swans storm into top spot. It was Martin […]

Derin Demirsoy Dazzles in the Grand Prix CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 05, 2023 – The first week of Autumn MET II 2023 concluded with a Turkish victory in the €31,200 Grand Prix CSI 2*, presented by Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau, with Derin Demirsoy (TUR) and O-Kannarock (Rock’N Roll Semilly x Kannan) taking the top honors.  Seven out […]

Eiken Sato & Chacanno Jra Stun Favorites at the Stuttgart German Masters CSI 5*-W

Stuttgart, Germany – To the surprise of spectators at the Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle on Saturday, Japan stole the spotlight on Saturday at the Stuttgart German Masters CSI 5*-W! Eiken Sato (JPN) beat all the favorites, including the number-one ranked rider in the world, teaming up with Chacanno Jra to win […]

Eiken Sato Soars to Win €51,300 Grand Prix of Lanaken CSI 3*

Lanaken, Belgium – April 10, 2022 – Lots of sun, a lot of atmosphere and above all a lot of beautiful sport today at our Stud Farm in Lanaken for this final day of the second week of the Z-Tour 2022. With nine classes divided over the three […]

Shanghai Swans Lead the Pack in in High Adrenaline Global Champions League Super Cup Semifinal

Prague, Czech Republic – November 19, 2021 – It was a night of unprecedented high drama as six teams faced down extraordinary pressure in the cliffhanger GCL Semi-Finals to secure their place in Sunday’s showdown at the O2 Arena in Prague. The captivating GCL Semi-Final produced a rollercoaster […]

Shanghai Swans Slay the Competition at Global Champions League of Rome

Rome, Italy – September 11, 2021 – An edge-of-the-seat GCL cliffhanger saw series leaders Valkenswaard United clinging on to pole position in the overall championship with Shanghai Swans propelled into second place after a spectacular victory in Rome. The electrifying competition came down to the wire as the […]

Shanghai Swans Reign Supreme in Global Champions League of London Show Stopper

London, England – August 14, 2021 – The Shanghai Swans delivered a show-stopping GCL London final under intense pressure with Christian Ahlmann and Max Kühner (AUT) reigning supreme at the historic and picturesque Royal Hospital Chelsea. Shanghai Swans stepped up to top spot on the podium for the […]

Vet Inspection Defines Possible Participants for Team Jumping Qualifier at the Olympic Games

Tokyo, Japan – August 05, 2021 – Individual gold has already been claimed but there’s still a golden opportunity for riders to take home a medal in the Team Jumping Competition, starting tomorrow at the Baji Koen Equestrian Park in the Japanese capital. A total of 19 out […]

The Course for the Individual Jumping Final: The Stage is Set for the Showdown for Gold & Glory!

Tokyo, Japan – August 4, 2021 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the Olympic Games and the final showdown for individual gold and glory takes center stage at the the main arena of the Baji Koen Equestrian Park. After the first individual jumping qualifier that saw 25 combinations complete their […]

Keeping Horses Cool in Tokyo: The Countermeasures for Heat & Humidity at the Olympic Games

Tokyo, Japan – July 26, 2021 – Olympic Equestrian Dressage competitions have already ended and, by this morning, all showjumping athletes will have settled into their temporary home at the historic Equestrian Park venue in Baji Koen, with the arrival of the final batch of Show Jumping horses. […]

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 […]

Ranking Leaders Shanghai Swans Turn Up the Heat at Saint Tropez

St. Tropez, France – May 27, 2021 – Shanghai Swans dramatically piled pressure on GCL rivals with another formidable clean sheet in the first round of the GCL setting up a tantalising battle on Saturday on the French Riviera. Fans were unable to peel their eyes away from […]

Karen Polle & Jet Run Turn on the Afterburner to Win $50,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 07, 2021 – Kicking off the day in fine form, Karen Polle (JPN) and her own 11-year-old gelding Jet Run captured the $50,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic 1.45m Grand Prix CSI 2* with a stellar double clear effort. Anderson Lima’s (BRA) artistry was put to […]

Mathilda Karlsson & Chopin VA Speed to Victory at International German Show Jumping Championships CSI 3* & 2*

Riesenbeck, Germany – December 03, 2020 – Mathilda Karlsson (SRI) and Chopin VA stole the spotlight yesterday during the first day of the International German Show Jumping Championships CSI 3* & 2* at Ludger Beerbaum’s (GER) renowned venue. The Sri Lankan and the 11-year-old bay Holsteiner stallion (Casall […]

FEI Confirms Tokyo 2020 Team & Individual Quota Places Amidst Controversy

Lausanne, Switzerland – Monday, February 17, 2020 – Following concerns raised about FEI Jumping Events in France and Syria where Olympic and Longines Ranking points were on offer, the FEI has investigated events at both Villeneuve-Loubet (FRA) and Damascus (SYR). The investigation into the three events at Villeneuve-Loubet […]

Longines Masters of Hong Kong Cancelled due to Coronavirus

Hong Kong, China – January 30, 2020 – Originally taking place on 14 – 16 February at the AsiaWorld-Expo, EEM, the founder, owner and organiser of the event, announced today that Longines Masters of Hong Kong will not take place. This decision is a precautionary measure following the […]

An Afterburner to Karen Polle’s String with the Acquisition of Sergio Moya’s Jet Run

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 22, 2020 – Karen Polle (JPN) is the new rider for Sergio Álvarez Moya‘s (ESP) Jet Run. The Japanese rider acquired the 9-year-old bay Oldenburg gelding (Chacco-Blue x Robin II Z) from the Spaniard. The bay gelding had been ridden previously by fellow […]