Tag: LGCT

Ben Maher & Explosion W Put on a Dynamite Performance to Win €300,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 05, 2021 – The return of Explosion W set the Longines Global Champions Tour on fire today with a formidable win for Ben Maher (GBR) and the superstar gelding in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Valkenswaard Presented by Nichiho.  Maher […]

Team Ireland Triumphant in Longines EEF Nations Cup CSIO 3* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, Peelbergen – June 04, 2021 – A stunning performance from Michael Blake’s Irish Show Jumping team of Alexander Butler (IRL), Eoin Gallagher (IRL), Eoin McMahon (IRL) and David Simpson (IRL), has seen them claim a brilliant win in today’s Longines EEF Nations Cup at Peelbergen in The […]

Pius Schwizer & Balou Rubin R Speed to Win €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 04, 2021 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Balou Rubin R sped to the top of the podium in the €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* on Friday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard at Tops International Arena. Riding the 14-year-old bay Oldenburg gelding […]

Andre Thieme & Conacco Claim $30,000 Herzog Küchen & Suttero Prize CSIO 5* at St. Gallen

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 03, 2021 – André Thieme (GER) and Conacco were victorious in the main class on the opening day of the Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen, the CHF $30,000 Herzog Küchen & Suttero Prize CSIO 5*. The German and the 10-year-old Oldenburg gelding […]

Simon Delestre & Hermes Ryan Speed to Win €95,250 GCL Individual Challenge CSI 5* at Saint Tropez

Saint Tropez, France – May 29, 2021 – Simon Delestre (FRA) and Hermes Ryan soared over all the obstacles before racing across the finish line towards victory in the €95,250 Second GCL Individual Competition CSI 5* last Saturday during the third leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour […]

Peder Fredricson & Catch Me Not S Power to Win €300,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Saint Tropez CSI 5*

Saint Tropez, France – May 29, 2021 – It was a spectacular Super Saturday for Peder Fredricson (SWE) with a breathtaking win in the Longines Global Champions Tour of Ramatuelle/Saint-Tropez. The fight for the 2021 season title immediately intensified as the victory catapulted Peder into the Championship lead.  […]

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 […]

Peder Fredricson & Catch Me Not S Can’t Be Caught in €51,100 PremiuMares Prize CSI 5* at Saint Tropez

Saint Tropez, France – May 28, 2021 – It was a fantastic Friday of thrilling sport just meters from the Mediterranean Sea as Swedish Campion Peder Fredricson (SWE) triumphed in the action-packed Prix PremiuMares, while young gun Mike Kawai claimed his first-ever CSI5* win earlier in the day. […]

Julien Epaillard & Calgary Tame Top €25,400 L’Essence du Sud Prix CSI 5* at Saint Tropez

Saint Tropez, France – May 27, 2021 – The first class of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Ramatuelle, Saint Tropez CSI 5* kicked off in true red-carpet style with a home with from Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Calgary Tame taking a high-octane win in the €25,400 Ramatuelle – L’Essence […]

Marlon Zanotelli & Obora’s Chloe Claim the Crown in €100,000 ‘The King’s Cup’ CSI 5* at Madrid

Madrid, Spain – May 23, 2021 – It was a sensational final day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Madrid wrapping up an exciting weekend of LGCT and GCL competitions. Marlon Módolo Zanotelli (BRA) and Obora’s Chloe etched their names into the history books and onto the […]

Olivier Robert & Vivaldi des Meneaux Overcome Favorites to Win €300,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Madrid CSI 5*

Madrid, Spain – May 22, 2021 – Oliver Robert secured the biggest win of his career today in his first-ever Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix victory in Madrid. There was a standing ovation as he landed over the last fence beating 12-time LGCT Grand Prix winner Scott […]

Jérôme Guery & Grupo Prom Milton Victorious in €25,600 Madrid Horse Week Trophy CSI 5*

Madrid, Spain – May 21, 2021 – Jérôme Guery (BEL) and the lightning-fast Grupo Prom Milton powered to a convincing win in the opening class of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Madrid CSI 5*. The super-speedy pair took the first win of the weekend beating Olympic champion […]

Heavyweights of Showjumping Head to Madrid for the Longines Global Champions Tour

Madrid, Spain – May 17, 2021 – A tantalising lineup of show jumping superstars will continue their campaign in the world’s premier show jumping series from 21 – 23 May, heading to the beautiful destination of Club de Campo Villa de Madrid and raising the curtain on the […]

Stars Ready to Take Off as Longines Global Champions Tour Lands in Madrid!

Madrid, Spain – April 16, 2021 – The Longines Global Champions Tour returns to Madrid from 21 – 23 May for the first European leg on the circuit. Kicking off a flat out gallop across key European cities, Madrid is a globally significant capital which buzzes with sophistication and […]

Global Champions Launches New Exclusive Streaming Service

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 11, 2021 – Global Champions, the pinnacle of show jumping, today announces the launch of the Longines Global Champions Tour, GCL and Tops International Arena platform GCTV, an innovative hub for supporters to enhance their show jumping viewing experience. Fans will have the […]

Update: 2021 Calendar of Events at Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 11, 2021 – With a fantastic season underway, the next event at Tops International Arena will be the top-level Longines Global Champions Tour & GCL including CSI2*, CSI1* and CSIYH1* classes. With the fourth leg of LGCT and GCL event moving from Cannes to Valkenswaard it […]

Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes to Take Place at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 08, 2021 – We can confirm that the Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes 2021 will be replaced by the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard between 4 – 6 June for round 4 of the 2021 season. The city of Cannes on […]

In the Life of Niels Bruynseels: “I always felt He was a Special Horse Because of His Character & Quality”

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – April 16, 2021 –In an exclusive interview, Niels Bruynseels has confirmed to GCTV that he believes he is a top three contender for the overall 2021 Longines Global Champions Tour  Championship. After his stunning performance in Doha, Bruynseels credits his victory to extremely strong horsepower with the […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander’s Simple Guide to Walking Strides

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – April 08, 2021 – Learn from one of the best with Edwina Tops-Alexander‘s (AUS) simple guide to walking strides and why it is important. What are show jumping distances?In order to ride combinations and distances confidently, it is important for the rider to know […]

Brilliant Brash & Hello Jefferson Jump to Victory on the Final Day of the LGCT of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – March 6, 2021 – After winning the €148,500 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* the day before aboard Hello Vincent, Scott Brash (GBR) came back to register a win on the final day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha CSI 5* at Al Shaqab Equestrian […]

Niels Bruynseels & Delux van T&L Turn on the Nitro to Win €375,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – March 6, 2021 – The first Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of 2021 kicked off in dynamic Doha, Qatar, full of passion and power with a highly emotional win for Niels Bruynseels (BEL) riding Delux van T & L.A spectacular sound and light show at […]

Blazing Brash Clinches the Win in €148,500 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* at the LGCT of Doha

Doha, Qatar – March 5, 2021 – Scott Brash (GBR) pulled off a mind-blowing feat of speed in the headline 1.55m competition at the magnificent Longines Arena at Al Shaqab’s magnificent. It was a blistering jump-off featuring eight of the world’s best horse and rider combinations and it […]

Julien Epaillard & Safari d’Auge Supreme in €51,100 Speed Challenge CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – March 5, 2021 –The third CSI 5* competition of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha saw international combinations rocket around the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. The 1.50m speed class had twenty-six starters and eight of those jumped clear rounds, meaning the riders really […]

Max Kühner & Vancouver Dreams Make Winning a Reality at LGCT of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – March 04, 2021 – The Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha CSI 5* kicked off in style on Thursday with Max Kühner (AUT) picking up the first LGCT win of the season on the stunning chestnut mare Vancouver Dreams in a time of 25.15 seconds. It was […]

Shanghai to Host the Finals! Updated 2021 LGCT & GCL Calendar

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – February 18, 2021 – The organizers of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL) released a statement today announcing that the 2021 calendar has been updated and suffered two important changes. This is the second time that the 2021 calendar […]

Update! Organizers of LGCT & GCL Announce Change to 2021 Calendar of Events

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – January 28, 2021 – After announcing the dates for the 2021 Longines Global Champions Tour and Global Champions League (GCL) team series, the organizers of the two championship series have released an update. The most two prestigious championship series were forced to change a date of one of […]

2021 Longines Global Champions Tour Calendar Revealed!

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – December 15, 2020 – The 2021 dates for the Longines Global Champions Tour and Global Champions League (GCL) team series are revealed today with fans worldwide anticipating a sensational new championship race. There will be 16 events on the LGCT and GCL calendar next […]

Hall of Fame Series: Get to Know More about Ben Maher’s Explosion W

London, Great Britain – July 31, 2020 – Explosion W needs no introduction. Ben Maher‘s (GBR) spectacular horse has helped to Ben’s consecutive LGCT Season Championship wins, finishing on the podium ten times including six LGCT Grand Prix wins. In 2019 alone, he jumping six double clears and […]

Hall of Fame Series: Get to Know More about Gregory Wathelet’s Coree

Brussels, Belgium – July 30, 2020 – The next horse we celebrate in our Hall of Fame is Gregory Wathelet‘s (BEL) talented but ‘sensitive’ mare, Coree. This beautiful grey mare defied expectations to achieve multiple top ten placings with Gregory on the LGCT circuit including winning the 2018 […]

Hall of Fame Series: Get to Know More about Marcus Ehning’s Funky Fred

Berlin, Germany – July 29, 2020 – Marcus Ehning‘s (GER) popular chestnut home-bred stallion Funky Fred is a firm fixture on the Longines Global Champions Tour, GCL, and international show jumping circuit with numerous top placings in his incredibly consistent career. He has achieved countless top 10 placings […]