Tag: LGCT

Dreams came true in the heart of Paris on Saturday, June 22, when French star Jeanne Sadran clinched her first-ever CSI5* Grand Prix victory at the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris presented by Ville de Paris. Competing Dexter de Kerglenn on home turf as part of 35 starters, Sadran captivated the sold-out crowd as the only double clear, edging out some of the biggest names in the sport, including the renowned Kent Farrington and Myla, who finished in second place. In another first, Johan-Sebastian Gulliksen and Equine…

Gilles Thomas and Luna van het Dennehof raised the roof in the sold-out Shanghai Juss International Equestrian Centre when taking victory in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Shanghai on Sunday, 6th May 2024. For the third time this season, the Belgium National anthem rang out in the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT). Gilles stated he could only dream of winning an LGCT Grand Prix, and now he has written his name in history books.  An emotional Gilles Thomas, who won the lion’s share of €600,000, said: “The Longines…

Jessica Springsteen rocketed to victory in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix (LGCT) of London with Don Juan van de Donkhoeve on Sunday as Olivier Philippaerts had to settle for second place on H&M Miro. Picking up his 24th LGCT Grand Prix podium finish Harrie Smolders and the incredibly consistent Moncao N.O.P stood proudly in third place after a battle of the best.  Jessica’s triumph not only claimed her the coveted top spot on the podium but also earned her the esteemed “golden ticket” to the LGCT Super Grand…

Stage 11 of the Longines Global Champions Tour reached a climax in the thrilling LGCT Grand Prix of Riesenbeck. Held at the magnificent venue, the event drew an enthusiastic crowd, witnessing top-notch sport and providing an epic day for all.  The electric atmosphere at the prestigious event soared to new heights as Smolders clinched the top spot by just over half a second, with Max Kühner aboard Elektric Blue P earning the coveted golden ticket to the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix, closely followed by local favorite Daniel…

The Longines Global Champions Tour of A Coruña is set to witness a remarkable gathering of the world’s top equestrians this weekend from 14 – 16 July. Taking place at the magnificent Casa Novas Equestrian Center, this thrilling competition will showcase the extraordinary talents of the best riders from around the globe. Leading the pack of elite athletes are four out of five of the top-ranked riders in the world right now. World Number 1: Henrik von Eckermann has secured the coveted top spot in the global rankings for many months…