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 […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 07, 2023 – Edward Levy (FRA) got off to a great start at the Longines Tops International Arena on Friday, teaming up with Vitôt du Château for the win the €7,000 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4* there. The Frenchman and the 14-year-old bay Selle Français gelding (Toulon […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – April 22, 2022 – Longines and the Longines Global Champions Tour announced today that their strategic partnership will be extended to 2027. The collaboration, which sees Longines serve as the Main Partner and Official Timekeeper of the prestigious show jumping circuit, first began in 2013 […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – February 25, 2022 – The countdown is on to the start of the busy 2022 season at Tops International Arena with a line-up of six major show jumping events during the summer. The state-of-the-art venue in Valkenswaard, the Netherlands, will welcome horses and riders of all abilities […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 21, 2021 – Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) and mid-season signing Douglas Lindelöw (SWE) kept cool heads under extreme pressure to win their first GCL event of the season in spectacular style. The battle for the 2021 Championship has intensified with Shanghai Swans dramatically closing […]
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. […]
Valkenswaard, Netherlands – July 30, 2021 – The Spaniard Sergio Alvarez Moya (ESP) has just celebrated himself as the winner of the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Berlin in the capital of Germany, and preparations for the next German stage of the world’s most prestigious show jumping series […]
Brussels, Belgium – July 21, 2021 – The Royal Belgian Equestrian Federation (Equibel – FRBSE / KBRF) has released a statement announcing that Yves Vanderhasselt (BEL) and his mount Jeunesse are not longer part of Belgian Team for the for the upcoming Olympic Games. Vanderhasselt (BEL) and the […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 17, 2021 – Saturday was a busy day at Tops International Arena and a familiar name shone the brightest. The Big Tour was won brilliantly by Brazilian top rider Marlon Módolo Zanotelli (BRA) with the 14-year-old mare Catalina (Chacco-Blue x Converter). An enthusiastic […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 17, 2021 – As the sun shone over the expensive grass arena at Tops International Arena it was Jessica Springsteen (USA) and Hungry Heart who took everyone’s breath away with a sensational round to claim top spot on the podium. Beneath bright blue skies, […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 14, 2021 – This weekend the stars of show jumping are back for three days of thrilling CSI4*, CSI2*, CSI1* and Young Horse action at the spectacular Tops International Arena, Valkenswaard with over 30 nations represented. In final preparation ahead of the Olympics […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 10, 2021 – It was a day full of fierce young female talent as Kim Emmen (NED) took the first CSI5* win of the day on Warriors Glory followed by Evelina Tovek (SWE) who cruised to the top of the leaderboard in the […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 09, 2021 – Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) stormed to a decisive victory with a breathtakingly fast clear round in today’s CSI5* 1.50 speed class partnering with the blistering fast Glamour Girl. Marcus Ehning (GER) was just 0.05s behind on the speedy stallion Stargold while […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 08, 2021 – Top riders are anticipating a feast of show jumping competitions over the next couple of weeks at Tops International Arena. From Friday to Sunday this week, world class riders will be centre stage at the stunning venue in The Netherlands for […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 08, 2021 – Jessica Springsteen (USA) and Malin Baryard-Johnsson (SWE) are among strong female firepower who have been recruited and Eve Jobs (USA) has been signed up for the Paris Panthers team in the GCL mid-season transfer period. Six other squads also bring […]
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 […]
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 […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 05, 2021 – The battle for the 2021 GCL Championship intensified dramatically today with Valkenswaard United taking over the overall ranking lead from Shanghai Swans. In the tense final moments of the GCL of Valkenswaard, Monaco Aces Jos Verlooy (BEL) and Laura Kraut […]
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 […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 04, 2021 – A dramatic first round of GCL Valkenswaard saw thrills and spills at Tops International Arena as the Paris Panthers’ Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Harrie Smolders (NED) – claimed the top spot and pole position for Saturday’s showdown. A total of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 08, 2021 – Sanne Thijssen (NED) and Genasis galloped to win the €25,400 Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday during the Spring Event at Tops International Arena. Nine combinations stayed clear in the first round of the 2* Grand Prix and qualified for […]
Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 8, 2021 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) and Bull Run’s Prince of Peace announced their arrival at the Tryon Spring Series with a win in the $75,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix at Tryon International Equestrian Center and Resort (TIEC), VanderVeen and the […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 08, 2021 – Competition at its finest is the best way to describe the second day of the Spring Event at Tops International Arena. Speed and handiness were the main ingredients of Saturday’s competitions. The main class, the 4* 1.50/1.55m against the clock, […]
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 […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 07, 2021 – Finally top level competitions were underway again in the beautiful surroundings of Tops International Arena. Many riders have not been able to ride at this level for months and especially for the top horses it is very important to get in […]
Valkenswaard, Netherlands – May 08, 2019 – Jeroen Appelen (BEL) and Grappeloup van het Reenhof won the €25,500 Grand Prix CSI 2* yesterday afternoon at the Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard, the Netherlands. After having won the Big Tour €25,300 Jump-off Class CSI 2* on Monday with the same horse, […]
