Young Belgian rider Constant van Paesschen rode a sprint finish to rival Usain Bolt to win the CSI5* 1.45m speed class on the closing day of the Shanghai Longines Global Champions Tour. Riding the athletic Compadre van de Helle, the pair seemingly sprouted wings to soar to victory […]
The first CSI5* class of the Shanghai Longines Global Champions Tour kicked off in style with a blazing win from Marlon Zanotelli (BRA) and Extra van Essene – the consistently speedy pair always one to watch when time is of the essence. Second went to Belgian star Constant […]
Scott Brash (GBR) has retained his overall lead in the 2018 Longines Global Champions Tour standings after a tenth-place finish in the €300,000 Longines Grand Prix of Miami Beach CSI 5* two weeks ago. As a result, the Brit added 27 points to his previous score of 40 […]
The already intense 2018 Longines Global Champions Tour ranking battle could be in for a major shake up, as reigning LGCT title holder Harrie Smolders (NED) returns with top stallion Don VHP Z for what promises to be a thrilling Shanghai LGCT. Less than one week after Formula 1 hit […]
World’s Best Equestrian Show Jumpers Compete at the 2018 Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach The Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach kicked off on Thursday, April 5th with international horses and riders vying for points and top honors. On Saturday April 7th, the world’s best […]
Sergio Alvarez Moya (ESP) & Charmeur won the €94,200 Second GCL class CSI 5* last Saturday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach CSI 5* in Miami, Florida, USA. The Spaniard and the 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion (Numero Uno x Gelha’s VDL Emilion) were victorious in […]
Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) reigned victorious at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Grand Prix of Miami Beach triggering the prospect of a thrilling contest with current ranking leader Scott Brash (GBR) for a record third championship title. Speaking after her victory lap of honour Edwina said it was […]
Bassem Hassan Mohammed (QAT) & Argelith Squid won the €25,000 speed class yesterday during the second day of competition of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach CSI 5*. The Qatari and the 12-year-old grey Hannoverian gelding (Salito x Gilbratar) registered the fastest clear performance in the 1.45m […]
With the world’s top horses and riders in action on the second day of the Longines Global Champions Tour Miami Beach, there would always be top sport. Today’s CSI5* class saw a phenomenal display of power and precision, with just .68 of a second splitting the top […]
Marcus Ehning (GER) & Cristy won the first €93,900 GCL competition last Thursday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach CSI 5* in Miami, Florida, USA. Marcus Ehning (GER) & Cristy flying high towards victory. The German and the 12-year-old bay Zangersheide mare (Canturo x Landlord) […]
 The 2018 Longines Global Champions Tour is just beginning but the competition for a huge jackpot, fame, glory and to be called The Champion of Champions promises to be exciting throughout the season.  Everything has been set for the showdown tomorrow in Miami Beach as the […]
The first CSI5* class of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach kicked off in style with a win for Germany’s Philipp Weishaupt and his bay mare Sansibar. Set against the breath-taking backdrop of the Atlantic ocean, a wide variety of tactics were on display during the first […]
The ground-breaking venue of Miami Beach will see a tantalising line up of the stars of show jumping as top sport plays out over three days on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. The venue on America’s East Coast is one of the most spectacular in the sport […]
The 2018 season Longines Global Champions Tour began with a spectacular victory in Mexico City of the British Scott Brash, who already has ten Global Grands Prix in his record. The curtain rose to the long-awaited LGCT season that will take the best riders on the tour to […]
With a total of 40 riders who participated in the Banorte trophy on Sunday March 25, which was the last CSI 5 * test of the LGCT Mexico. Summoned at a height of 1.55 meters with a jump-off, the test, design by Javier Trenor consisted of a total […]
Lorenzo de Luca (ITA) & Limestone Grey won the €92,250 Massimo Dutti Trophy last Friday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico City in Mexico. The Italian and the Stephex Stables’ 12-year-old grey Irish Sport Horse gelding triumphed in the 1.50m/1.60m speed contest by leaving all the […]
The final day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico City was a scorcher in all senses of the word, paving the way for second leg of the 2018 Championship race. Following an electric curtain raiser in the heart of Mexico’s capital city, the LGCT and GCL […]
There was nothing easy like Sunday morning in the Campo Marte for the Longines Global Champions Tour show in the heart of Mexico City. 34 top class riders scorched round the 1.50m speed class and it was the in-form Pius Schwizer (SUI) who took top honours, securing a sensational second victory of the show […]
Scott Brash (GBR) and his superstar 17-year-old mare Ursula XII won the opening LGCT Grand Prix of 2018 in phenomenal style, becoming the first athlete to qualify for the new Longines Global Champions Super Grand Prix later this year. The two-time LGCT Champion delivered a lightning fast round […]
Mexico City, Mexico – March 23, 2018 – The last test of the day in the CDMX is the one that starts the team tour of the LGCT 2018. At 15:30 hrs. The start of the stellar event of the day, the Massimo Dutti trophy, called at 1.50 […]
Shane Sweetnam (IRL) & Cyklon 1083 won the €50,400 Broxel Trophy CSI 5* yesterday during the second day of competition at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico City CSI 5* in Mexico. The Irishman and the 17-year-old bay Swedish Warmblood stallion (Cardento 93 x Cortus) were victorious […]
The 2018 Longines Global Champions Tour season blasted off in tremendous style with a sizzling victory for Eduardo Alvarez Aznar (ESP) in the opening one-round 1.45m speed class in Mexico City. Mexico’s vibrant capital welcomes many of the top names in show jumping for the season opener for […]
The provisional schedule for the 2018 Longines Global Champions Tour Miami Beach is now available! The breathtaking Altantic shoreline will provide the perfect backdrop to the world’s best as they do battle in one of the most eye-catching arenas in the world. The provisional schedule is as follows, […]
With one week to go before the 2018 Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL team series calendar kicks off in style, excitment is building for another season of passion, high-octane action and top class sport. Putting the world’s best riders and horses head-to-head in the most breathtaking locations […]
The provisional schedule for the first event of the 2018 Longines Global Champions Tour is now available! Spread over four days, the magical destination of Mexico City will welcome the world’s best horses and riders to the stunning Campo Marte grass arena for what promises to be an […]
2018 will see a formidable line up of 17 events across continents as the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL circuit expands to bring top-level show jumping to new venues. The sophisticated Riviera resort of Ramatuelle/Saint Tropez will this summer join the international parade of unique destinations, including […]
Don VHP Z was elected 2017 Horse of the Year in Belgium, receiving the award yesterday during the Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W in Belgium. It was also a special occasion for Harrie Smolders (NED), the brilliant rider who guided the 13-year-old liver chesnut Zangersheide stallion (Diamant de Semilly x Voltaire) to countless clear rounds, […]
The Competition College of the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) has imposed on 20 December 2017 interim measures on the organisers of the Global Champions Tour (GCT), the Global Champions League (GCL) and on the FEI in order to ensure that until the closing of the case on the […]
Longines and Global Champions Tour today announce a significant new long-term partnership further cementing commitment to the top level of show jumping and the future growth of the sport. The global agreement will see Longines renew and extend its status as Title Partner and Official Timekeeper of the […]
Maikel van der Vleuten @ Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) was certainly on another adventures ride aboard VDL Groep Verdi TN N.O.P. during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha CSI 5* earlier this months at the Al Shaqab in Doha, Qatar. It looks like the 15-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood stallion (Quidam de Revel x […]
