Tag: Longines Global Champions Tour

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

Doha, Qatar – February 29, 2024 – The countdown is over! It’s showtime for showjumping with horsepower of the highest caliber as the first leg of the 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL) take off this Thursday at the futuristic and amazing Al […]

Longines Global Champions Tour Reveals 2024 Calendar of Events!

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – February 13, 2024 – Ready. Set. Go! Global Champions has announced the calendar for the 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL team series today. The 2024 season promises to be a heart-pounding journey across three continents, with 16 iconic destinations featuring the return […]

Christian Kukuk Claims Final Golden Ticket Winning the €515,800 Longines Global Champions Tour of Riyadh CSI 5*

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 28, 2023 – Christian Kukuk (GER) had just missed out on a podium position in the 2023 LGCT Championship season race but he did stamp his ticket to the LGCT Super Cup by winning the €515,800 Longines Global Champions Tour of Riyadh CSI […]

Harrie Smolders Secures Second Longines Global Champions Tour Championship Title!

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 28, 2023 – In an entry destined for the history books, the unstoppable Harrie Smolders has claimed the esteemed title of the 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour Champion of Champions, marking a moment that will endure through the ages. Securing this title for […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines Global Champions Tour Final in Riyadh

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 26, 2023 – The heat is on this week as the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) crowns its champion at the regular season finale on the sands of the Arabian Peninsula and the Saudi capital. Harrie Smolders (NED), Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and […]

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

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 25, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the time to crown the 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) Champion of Champions and give the crown of the best team of the 2023 Global Champions League (GCL) as both series come to an end in […]

Duel in the Desert! Winner Takes it All as Longines Global Champions Tour Finals Heads to Riyadh

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 22, 2023 – The equestrian world is buzzing with anticipation as the prestigious Longines Global Champions Tour Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, are set to take place on October 26 – 28. As the pinnacle of the 2023 season, the Finals promises to […]

Under the Spotlight: Can Henrik von Eckermann Claim the LGCT Championship in Riyadh?

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 12, 2023 –Does it come down to horsepower? Lifetime success? Or, do we look at this season’s data? What is the likelihood of Von Eckermann taking the top spot in Riyadh? As a two-time 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) Grand Prix winner, […]

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

Rome, Italy  – September 13, 2023 – With title dreams on the line, all top ten contenders in the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGC) Championship standings are headed to Marcus Maximus this week as the season winds down to its final two stops. Harrie Smolders (NED), Maikel van der […]

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

Rome, Italy  – September 13, 2023 – The heat is on this week for the 14th leg of both the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) & Global Champions League (GCL). The “Gladiators” of the noble sport will take to the skies at the Circus Maximus, a site that dates […]

LGCT Championship Race Heats Up as All Top Ten Contenders Head to Rome

Rome, Italy – September 12, 2023 – As the 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour moves into its final stages, competition is as fierce as ever with riders battling it out to fight for their ranking in the Longines Global Champions Tour series, as well as secure their position in the […]

Unveiling the Spectacle: Longines Global Champions Tour Gallops Into Circus Maximus at Rome

Rome, Italy – August 24, 2022 – As breaths are held in anticipation, the spotlight is now firmly fixed on the iconic city of Rome, where the next chapter of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and GCL team series is set to unfold. The historic Circus Maximus, […]

Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome Announces Free Admission to Spectators

Rome, Italy – August 24, 2023 – The Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome is pleased to announce that tickets for the upcoming event will be available to spectators at no cost. The free entry aims to bring the thrill of world-class show jumping to a wider audience […]

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 â€”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 […]

Born to Win: Jessica Springsteen Rocks the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London CSI 5*

London, England – August 13, 2023 – Capturing the hearts and headlines alike, Jessica Springsteen (USA) rocketed to victory in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London CSI 5* with Don Juan van de Donkhoeve as Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) had to settle for second place once […]

Nicola Pohl Secures Her First Ever Longines Global Champions Tour Victory in London

London, England – August 11, 2023 – The glamorous Longines Global Champions Tour of London CSI 5* kicked off in spectacular fashion today, setting the stage for an exhilarating week of world-class competition. In a heart-stopping moment that had the crowd on the edge of their seats, Nicola […]

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

London, England – August 11, 2023 – A busy weekend of top sport is upon equestrian fans around the world as the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) & Global Champions League (GCL) make the 12th stop of the season at Royal Chelsea Hospital. Moreover, two other major attractions […]

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

London, England – August 10, 2023 – The 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour is underway at Royal Hospital Chelsea but the five-star classes are still to come. National pride is on the line as Scott Brash (GBR), John Whitaker (GBR), Ben Maher (GBR), Matthew Sampson (GBR), Jack Whitaker lead […]

Two Impecable Performances Propel Katrin Eckermann to First in the €52,600 Ludgers Pferdefutter Trophy CSI 3*

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 22, 2023 – Before going on to win the €100,000 Grand Prix of Surenburg CSI 3*, Katrin Eckermann (GER) and Chao Lee delivered their first of two knock out winning performances last Friday, claiming top honors in the €52,600 Ludgers Pferdefutter Trophy CSI 3*at the Riesenbeck International CSI 3*. […]

Kung Fu Knock Out Performance! Katrin & Chao Lee Supreme in the €100,000 Grand Prix of Surenburg CSI 3*

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 22, 2023 – Ever since being crowned World Champion amongst Six-Year-Olds at the 2019 FEI/WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses, Chao Lee has carried a lot of expectation associated to her name competing all over Europe. Katrin Eckermann (GER) has chosen a […]

Harrie Smolders & Uricas vd Kattevennen Conquer the €315,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 5*

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 23, 2023 – Stage 11 of the Longines Global Champions Tour reached a climax in the thrilling €315,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 5*. Held at the magnificent venue, the event drew an enthusiastic crowd, witnessing top-notch sport and providing […]

Young Star Johanna Beckmann Shines Bright at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Riesenbeck CSI 5*

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 21, 2023 – Two warm-up jumping competitions for the five-star combinations were on the program on Friday at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Riesenbeck CSI 5*, CSI 3* & CSI 2*. They ended with a big surprise and a winner who knows that […]

Ben Maher Denies German Top Three on Opening Day of LGCT of Riesenbeck CSI 5*

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 21, 2023 – The long-awaited €26,200 Longines Global Champions Tour of Riesenbeck CSI 5* , CSI 3* & CSI 2* has kicked off in spectacular fashion, captivating equestrian enthusiasts from all corners of the world. Amidst an electric atmosphere and the scenic beauty of […]

All Top 10 Ranked Longines Global Champions Tour Championship Contenders in Riesenbeck

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 20, 2023 –Out of the Top 10 on the current Longines Global Champions Tour ranking, all riders will compete in Riesenbeck International this week for the 11th stage of the season, at the home of Ludger Beerbaum. The largest ring of the season seems […]

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

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 20, 2023 â€“ The 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour is winding down, separating contenders from pretenders in the hunt for the title of Champion of Champions. The championship series is once again the center of attention this week with the running of the eleventh leg […]

Harrie Smolders & Simon Delestre in Pole Position to Challenge Maikel van der Vleuten at LGCT of Riesenbeck CSI 5*

A Coruña, Spain – July 19, 2023 â€“ The A Coruña stage of Longines Global Champions Tour looked like it was going hand Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) the last leg up towards his first ever LGCT title. The dutchman, alongside 8 other riders, qualified for the jump-off and as […]