Tag: Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard

The Perfect GP Warm-Up! Henrik von Eckermann & Glamour Girl Triumpant in the €105,750 Second GCL Individual Challenge CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 24, 2024 – Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and Glamour Girl can definitely say they were the most successful combination competing at the 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI 5* & CSI 2*. Before going on to finish third in the feature […]

Denis Lynch & Brooklyn Heights Shine the Brightest in the €97,700 Lugano Diamonds Trophy CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands — August 20, 2023 — In an electrifying finale to a spectacular weekend of top-notch sport and family entertainment, Denis Lynch (IRL) and the exceptional Brooklyn Heights emerged victorious in the €97,700 Lugano Diamonds Trophy CSI 5* at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI […]

Electrifying Home Win for Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB in the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands — August 19, 2023 —The equestrian world witnessed an exhilarating moment of triumph as Sanne Thijssen (NED), with her incredible horse Con Quidam RB, secured a heart-stirring victory at the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5*. Emotions ran high as Thijssen, […]

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

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 17, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the Longines Tops International Arena with the running of the 13th leg of both the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL) championship series. The heat is on as nine of the […]

Nine of the Top Ten Set to Take to the Skies at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 16, 2023 – The anticipation is building as the equestrian world focuses its attention on the upcoming Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI 5*, set to take place at the iconic Longines Tops International Arena from August 18 to 20. This 13th […]

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

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 16, 2023 – The heat is on this week at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI 5*. There`s much more on the line as the season winds down towards the last three stages of both the individual and team championship race, separating […]

Riders & Horses for the CSI 4* at the Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 27, 2023 – The 2023 Summer Festival is back on this week at the Longines Tops-International Arena, one of the most spectacular showjumping venues in the world. Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS), Maikel van der Vleuten (NED), Cian O’Connor (IRL), Lorenzo de Luca (ITA), Abdel […]

Gregory Wathelet & Berline du Maillet Z Win €26,300 Equine America Grand Prix CSI 2*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 22, 2021 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) and Berline du Maillet Z were supreme in the €26,300 Equine America Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI 5* & 2* at the Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard, The […]

Pénélope Leprévost & Verite Une Prince Claim the Crown at LGCT of Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 22, 2021 – In a thrilling final showdown at Tops International Arena, Pénélope Leprevost (FRA) and Verite Une  Prince powered to victory in the last class of the weekend in the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI 5*. The last day of […]

Star-Studded Line Up for LGCT of Valkenswaard as Championship Race Heats Up

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 18, 2021 – As the 2021 Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL season races towards the final furlong, a star-studded lineup of the world’s top show jumpers can be revealed for the 10th leg of the series held at the beautiful Tops International Arena. […]

Emanuele Gaudiano & Carlotta Triumphant in €25,700 Big Tour Speed Challenge CSI 2*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 05, 2021 – Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Carlotta (Chaccomo x Cento) are known as one of the fastest combinations in the world and that was exactly the case as the duo galloped towards the victory in the €25,700 Big Tour Speed Challenge CSI […]

Laura Kraut & Haley Fly the Highest in €26,200 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 2*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 06, 2021 – Laura Kraut (USA) had a stellar weekend competing at the Longines Global Champions Tour CSI 5* and , both held at the Tops International Arena. On Saturday, the American teamed up with Jos Verlooy (BEL) to win the Global Champions […]

Jodie Hall McAteer & Kimosa van het Kritrahof Claim €25,500 Speed Challenge CSI 5* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 06, 2021 – After the win by Ben Maher (GBR) and Explosion W in the €300,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5* the day before, Britain was back on top of the podium again, this time on the final day of the […]

Maikel van der Vleuten & Kamara van’t Heike Top Thrilling €95,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 06, 2021 – In a thrilling final showdown at the Tops International Arena, on form Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Kamara van’t Heike powered to victory in the last class of the weekend in the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI […]

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 […]

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 […]

Superstars of Showjumping Turn to the Netherlands for First LGCT Valkenswaard of the Season

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 03, 2021 –The world’s best horse and rider combinations will take centre stage in Valkenswaard, The Netherlands this weekend 4 – 6 June with the potential for Peder Fredricson (SWE) to extend his Championship lead. After taking over as ranking leader last weekend […]

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 […]

Maikel van der Vleuten & Dana Blue Claim the Gold in €300,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 10, 2019 – In an afternoon of non-stop sporting drama Dutch star Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) faced down the heavyweights of the show jumping universe to pull off an extraordinary home win in Valkenswaard. It was van der Vleuten’s second Longines Global […]

New York Empire Strike Back with a Victory at Global Champions League of Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 10, 2019 – Georgina Bloomberg (USA) and Daniel Bluman (ISR) of the New York Empire showcased enormous grace under pressure with a spectacular victory at Global Champions League of Valkenswaard today. With their horses Quibelle and Ladriano Z, the teammates delivered a flawless performance […]

Kevin Staut & Urhelia Lutterbach Blaze to Win €59,400 Speed Class CSI 5* at LGCT of Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 10, 2019 – Kevin Staut (FRA) and Urhelia Lutterbach won the €59,400 First GCL Individual Speed Class CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard at the Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. The Frenchman and the 11-year-old bay […]

First to go Bosty is the Best in €25,250 Two-Phase Class CSI 5* at LGCT of Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 09, 2019 – The Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI 5* kicked off with a bang as Roger-Yves Bost (FRA) stormed to victory in the €25,250 Two-Phase competition. There was a stellar line up of a-list combinations as the worlds best horses […]

Eduardo Alvarez Aznar & Uqualin du Saulcy Top €25,000 speed class CSI 5* at Tops International Arena

Eduardo Alvarez Aznar (ESP) & Uqualin du Saulcy won the €25,000 speed class CSI 5* last Sunday during the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) at the Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard, the Netherlands. The Spaniard and the 10-year-old Selle Français gelding (Quincy / Quaprice x Voltaire) earned top […]

Spencer Smith & Theodore Manciais Victorious in €26,100 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Tops International Arena

Spencer Smith (USA) & Theodore Manciais won the €26,100 Big Tour Final / Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI 5*/2* at the Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard, the Netherlands. The American and the 11-year-old bay Selle Français gelding (Kashmir […]

A Thriller! Niels Bruynseels & Lady Cracotte Reign Supreme in €93,200 Jump-off Class CSI 5* at LGCT Valkenswaard

In a thrilling final showdown at the Tops International Arena, Niels Bruynseels (BEL) and Lady Cracotte powered to victory in the last class of the weekend in the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard. The last day of competition at the venue – which celebrates 25 years of […]

By One-hundreth of a Second! Frank Schuttert & Chianti’s Champion Stun Favorites to Win €300,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Valkenswaard

Local star Frank Schuttert (NED) pulled off an extraordinary home win against phenomenal odds, winning the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) Grand Prix of Valkenswaard Presented by Sapinda. The 24-year-old Dutchman said he was “speechless” at his victory, which had the local crowd on their feet cheering […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Cruise in €60,400 First GCL Individual Speed Class CSI 5* at LGCT of Valkenswaard

Kent Farrington (USA) & Creedance won the €60,400 First GCL Individual speed class CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) of Valkenswaard at the Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard, the Netherlands. Kent Farrington (USA) & Creedance The American and the 11-year-old chestnut Dutch Warmblood gelding […]