Frank Schuttert (NED) and Queensland E etched their names into history and onto the list of winners for the illustrious Copa S. M. El Rey – Volvo trophy, ‘The King’s Cup’, in the final day of action at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Madrid. ‘The King’s Cup’ is part of the long-standing tradition with the weekend marking the 109th…
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LGCT Mexico City: Jerome Guery’s Glory in Magnificent Mexico City LGCT Grand Prix
LGCT Mexico City: Jerome Guery’s Glory in Magnificent Mexico City LGCT Grand Prix Belgium’s Jerome Guery and Quel Homme de Hus pulled off a glorious victory in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Mexico City. Guery, and his powerful bay stallion, emerged triumphant after an exhilarating 12-strong jump off at the stunning Campo Marte show ground earning him…
Read MoreSwans Soar High with Spectacular GCL Mexico City Win
Swans Soar Higher into Championship Lead with Spectacular GCL Mexico City Win Shanghai Swans have extended their Championship lead by 25 points in Mexico City for a spectacular GCL win. Daniel Deusser with Calisto Blue and Peder Fredricson with H&M Christian K, took a convincing win in the picturesque grass arena, with new star striker signing Peder immediately proving his…
Read MoreThe Longines Global Champions Tour Arrives in Mexico
The Longines Global Champions Tour Arrives in Mexico The scene is set for the second leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) to take place in Mexico City, in just a few days time. A selection of Great Britain’s most decorated riders, including Ben Maher and Scott Brash will compete against Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) and Harrie Smolders (NED) over…
Read MoreSwiss Rider Regains Longines World No.1 Title for New Year
Swiss Rider Regains Longines World No.1 Title for New Year Swiss Olympic showjumper, Steve Guerdat, has reclaimed the Longines World No.1 title nudging the current leader Harrie Smolders, into second. Guerdat, who took individual Jumping gold at the London 2012 Olympic Games, has now jumped ahead of the Dutch athlete [Smolders] with a 55-point advantage in the rankings published today…
Read MoreLGCT Championship race hots up with 8 out of Top 10 in Rome
LGCT Championship race hots up with 8 out of Top 10 in Rome 2018 Longines Global Champions Tour – 15th Leg The 15th leg on the 2018 Longines Global Champions Tour calendar sees eight out of the top ten in the LGCT ranking head to Italy’s capital city of Rome. With the championship pressure intensifying, and anticipation mounting, Rome marks…
Read MoreNiels Bruynseels and Lady Cracotte Power to Victory in the Last Class of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard
Niels Bruynseels and Lady Cracotte Power to Victory in the Last Class of the Longines Global Champions Tour of 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…
Read MoreWorld Number 1 Harrie Smolders Sizzles in LGCT London Final Salute
World Number 1 Harrie Smolders Sizzles in LGCT London Final Salute World Number 1 Harrie Smolders (NED) finished the Longines Global Champions Tour of London on top with his second win of the weekend, piloting the lightning fast Zinius to victory and winning it on an edge-of-the-seat gallop to the last. Escorted by the scarlet-coated Chelsea Pensioners, Smolders stood proudly…
Read MoreDouble Delight in Berlin as Christian Ahlmann Clinches Thrilling Home Win from Ehning
Double Delight in Berlin as Christian Ahlmann Clinches Thrilling Home Win from Marcus Ehning The German National Anthem rang out in Germany’s capital city as Christian Ahlmann (GER) and Ailina took a breathtaking home win in the final CSI5* class of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Berlin weekend, clinching the victory from Marcus Ehning (GER). Ahlmann won the very…
Read MoreBattle of the Best for LGCT Berlin
Battle of the Best for LGCT Berlin Overall Longines Global Champions Tour ranking frontrunner Ben Maher (GBR) will head to Germany’s capital city of Berlin this week, looking to extend his 38-point lead against a strong international field for the 12th leg of the series. The powerhouse destination will welcome four out of the top five in the LGCT Championship,…
Read MoreTen out of Ten Top Ranked Riders at LGCT Chantilly
Ten out of Ten Top Ranked Riders at LGCT Chantilly The 11th leg of the 2018 Longines Global Champions Tour season will feature all ten of the LGCT top ranked riders heading to the majestic destination of Chantilly in a flat out race for the Championship. Leading the charge is British Olympic gold medallist Ben Maher (GBR), the only rider…
Read MoreSameh and Suma’s Zorro Win French Hearts and LGCT Grand Prix of Paris
Sameh and Suma’s Zorro Win French Hearts and LGCT Grand Prix of Paris Sameh and Suma’s Zorro Win French Hearts and LGCT Grand Prix of Paris In emotional scenes as the sun set behind the Eiffel Tower, Sameh El Dahan (EGY) was given a standing ovation as he celebrated a breathtaking victory in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix…
Read MoreThe LGCT Monaco Championship Battle Intensifies
The LGCT Monaco Championship Battle Intensifies as the Top Three Rider Come Out in Force The top three in the LGCT Ranking riders will come out in force for the 9th leg of the 2018 Championship race in Monaco. At the sharp end of the grid two-time LGCT Champion Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) leads the field on 172 points, just a…
Read MoreLGCT Riviera Rollercoaster as Peder Fredricson Triumphs in Cannes
Peder Fredricson (SWE) and his powerful bay, Hansson WL, reigned supreme in Cannes winning a supercharged jump off against the heavyweight stars of show jumping. It was a night of explosive top sport next to the shores of the Mediterranean for the 7th leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour circuit. Fredricson’s victory means he has qualified for a coveted place…
Read MoreA-List Line-Up for LGCT Cannes
A-List Line-Up for Longines Globat Champions Tour, Cannes he race for the 2018 Longines Global Champions Tour title has shifted up a gear, as the Championship makes its dash along the French Riviera to Cannes where four out of the top five in the LGCT ranking will be in action. After the red carpet was rolled out in Ramatuelle, Saint…
Read MoreShanghai Swans’ Sparkle in Spectacular Ramatuelle / Saint-Tropez
Shanghai Swans’ Sparkle in Spectacular Ramatuelle / Saint-Tropez Shanghai Swans’ Daniel Deusser and Pedro Veniss soared to a second pole position of the season after a challenging GCL first round tested the world’s best on the French Riviera. Just a short stroll from the turquoise waters of the famous Pampelonne Beach, the show is nestled in the heart of the…
Read MoreWorld’s Best Kick Start Charge Along French Riviera
World’s Best Kick Start Charge Along French Riviera A head-turning line up of show jumping stars are in action in Ramatuelle / Saint Tropez this week, kick-starting the charge along the French Riviera with this sparkling new addition to the 2018 Longines Global Champions Tour calendar. At the head of the pack will be World Number 1 and 2017 LGCT…
Read MoreHarrie Smolders Celebrates Ticket to Play Offs after Hamburg Win
Harrie Smolders Celebrates Ticket to Play Offs after Hamburg Win Harrie Smolders (NED) today secured his place in the Longines Global Champions Super Grand Prix after a spectacular win in Hamburg, Germany. Packed grandstands witnessed the 2017 LGCT Champion and World Number 1 take a brilliant LGCT Grand Prix win with top stallion Don VHP Z, finishing just ahead of…
Read MoreSHOWJUMPING – Harry Smolders Debuts as Longines World Number One
Showjumping – Olympian Harrie Smolders debuts as the Longines world number one for the first time in his career Dutch Olympian Harrie Smolders has secured the number one spot of the Longines World Ranking for the first time in his career, taking the reins from Olympic silver medallist Kent Farrington (USA) who held the position since May 2017. Smolders, who…
Read MoreReigning Champion Harrie Smolders makes formidable return winning Massimo Dutti Trophy
Reigning Champion Harrie Smolders makes formidable return winning Massimo Dutti Trophy Photo: LGCT / Stefano Grasso The final competition of the Shanghai Longines Global Champions Tour saw a familiar face on the winner’s step, as 2017 Champion Harrie Smolders (NED) rounded out the weekend with a win in the Massimo Dutti Trophy. Lightning fast as ever, the flying Dutchman made…
Read MoreBeezie Madden and Breitling are unbeatable again in Paris
Beezie Madden and Breitling are unbeatable again in Paris American star has a fence in hand going into Sunday’s two-round title-decider By Louise Parkes America’s Beezie Madden (54) almost made it look easy as she moved one step closer to clinching the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping 2018 title in Paris (FRA) with her second victory of the week last…
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