LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR
2024
29 Feb 02 March
AL SHAQAB | QATAR THE LONGINES ARENA
OFFICIAL MAGAZINE
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LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR
DOHA LONGINES ARENA AT AL SHAQAB 29 FEBRUARY - 2 MARCH 2024 Qatar is the stage for the electrifying opening leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL season. As the ultimate season launch pad, the state-of-the-art Al Shaqab equestrian facility takes the LGCT & GCL into the heart of metropolitan Middle East. Having joined the tour in 2008, the LGCT of Doha is one of the longest standing events as a favourite for domestic and international competitors alike.
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CONTENT
SUMMARY 09
WELCOME TO 2024 SEASON
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MEET MATTHIAS BRESCHAN
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MEET JAN TOPS
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MEET KHALIFA AL ATTIYA
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LONGINES COLLECTION
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TIMETABLE
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LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR EXPLAINED
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LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR HALL OF FAME
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GCL EXPLAINED
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GCL HALL OF FAME
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GCL 2024
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IN PICURES: DOHA 2023
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DOHA FALCONS
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STEP RIGHT UP! LTIA CALENDAR
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WELCOME TO
THE 2024 SEASON Step into the thrilling world of the 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL Season, spanning three continents, 13 countries, and 16 dazzling destinations. With a staggering prize pool, this season
promises
unparalleled
show
jumping,
hospitality, and entertainment. Kicking off in Doha, Qatar, the global journey makes waves at iconic locations like Miami Beach, Mexico City, and a captivating European circuit. From Madrid to Shanghai, this season boasts an electrifying lineup of events, featuring renowned cities
like
Shanghai,
Monaco,
and
the
grand
finale in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Championship race accelerates at Valkenswaard, Rome, and Stockholm,
showcasing
precision,
power,
and
elegance in a thrilling spectacle. In its ninth year, the GCL witnesses 16 toptier teams competing with strategic precision, creating an intense atmosphere at every event. As the drama unfolds, GCTV provides live coverage, bringing fans closer to the action with innovative technology
and
exclusive
backstage
access.
Get ready for a season of unparalleled sporting excitement in breathtaking destinations around the world.
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MEET
MATTHIAS BRESCHAN LONGINES CEO L adies and G entlemen, De ar Eq uestrian S por t s Enth usiast s, O n b e h a l f of t h e Lo n g i n e s m a n ag e m e n t , I wo u l d l i ke t o ex t e n d t o y o u a ve r y w a r m we l c o m e t o t h e 1 s t l e g o f the 2024 Longines G lobal Ch am pions Tour in Doh a, Qat ar. We p ro m is e y o u m a n y m e m o r a b l e s p o r t s m o m e nt s wi t h b r e at h t a k i n g p e r fo rm a n c e s t o b e d e l ive r ed at t h is e agerly awaited event . A s t h e T i t l e P a r t n e r, O f f i c i a l T i m e ke e p e r a n d O f f i c i a l Wat c h of t h i s p r e s t ig io u s eve n t , we w i l l c o n t i n u e t o b e a d e d i c at e d s u p p o r t e r o f s h o w j u m p i n g a n d r e i n fo r c e Longines’ longst anding ties with the equestrian world that d ate back to 1869. To fur ther em brace the rich herit age o f t h i s r eve r e d d i s c i p l i n e , w e a r e p l e a s e d t o c e m e n t t h e e v e n t ’s w o r l d - c l a s s s t at u s w i t h o u r u n w av e r i n g commitment to precision and excellence, the same va l u e s t h at h ave b ee n s h a r ed b y m a n y l e ad i n g at h l et e s in eq uestrian spor t s . This ye ar ag ain, we look forward to su p po r ting t h e fo re m ost rid e rs v y ing fo r su c ce s s in t h e f i r st st ag e of t h e Lo n g i n e s G l o b a l C h a m p io n s To u r a n d at t e n d i n g t h r e e d ay s of e n t h r a l l i n g c o m p et i t io n s , fr o m 29 th Febru ary to 2nd M arch 2024 in the stun ning city of Doh a . O n t h is ve ry s p eci a l o c c asio n, we wo u l d l i ke t o h ig h l ig ht t h e O f f i c i a l L o n g i n e s Wat c h o f t h e ev e n t – a m o d e l fr o m t h e Lo n g i n e s M i n i D o l c eV i t a l i n e . W i t h i t s d i s c r eet prof ile, cl as sic styling, and aesthetic variations th at are at once timely and timeles s, this m asterpiece exq uisitely e x p r e s s e s , i n e q u a l p a r t s , L o n g i n e s’ q u i e t l u x u r y a n d contem porary eleg ance. I wish you a weekend filled with wonderful sports moments at t h e Lo ng in e s G l o ba l C h a m pio n s To u r, wh e re t o p - l eve l s h ow j u m p i n g m e et s t h e u n i q u e at m o s p h e r e of D o h a . I hope this event will le ave you l asting memories .
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JAN TOPS FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR AND GCL I w i s h y o u a v e r y w a r m w e l c o m e t o Q at a r fo r t h e p r e s t i g i o u s o p e n i n g eve n t of o u r 2024 Lo n g i n e s G l o b a l Ch am pions Tour and GCL se ason . We are privileged once ag ain to host the f irst leg of our c h a m p io n s h i p s at t h e m ag n i f ic e n t Lo n g i n e s a r e n a at A l Shaqab, where facilities for horses, riders, fans, sponsors and g uest s are truly superb. D o h a s t a n d s p r o u d a s a g r e at m o d e r n d e s t i n at i o n fo r world class sport and with a great equestrian heritage, so we are delighted to bring the very best riders and horses here for a celebration of out st anding spor t . I wo u l d l i ke t o ex p r e s s m y t h a n ks t o o u r l o n g -t i m e T i t l e P a r t n e r a n d O f f i c i a l T i m e k e e p e r L o n g i n e s fo r t h e i r fa n t a s t i c c o m m i t m e n t . I w i s h a l l o u r fa n s a wo n d e r fu l s h o w j u m p i n g e x p e r i e n c e a s t h e 20 24 LG CT a n d G C L com mences .
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MR. KHALIFA AL ATTIYA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AL SHAQAB I t i s w i t h i m m e n s e p r i d e t h at I i nv i t e y o u , o n b e h a l f of A l S h aq a b, t o w i t n e s s t h e ex t r ao r d i n a r y s p e ct ac l e o f t h e LG CT 2024 i n Q at a r. A l S h aq a b i s p r o u d t o b e at t h e fo r e f r o n t o f b e i n g a c at a l y s t a n d c o n t r i b u t i n g towards Q at ar’s V ision 2030. O u r pu rsuit for excellence i n e q u e s t r i a n s p o r t s h a r m o n i z e s w i t h t h e n a t i o n ’s commitment to innovation, grow th, and a thriving, globally con nected future. M y h e a r t fe l t g r at i t u d e g o e s o u t t o o u r i nva l u a b l e partners, generous sponsors, and the tirelessly dedicated team whose unwavering commitment and tireless effor t s h ave brought this spect acul ar event to life. As spect ators, you will be witnesses to ar tistry in motion. O u r v i s i t o r s o l d a n d n e w, w i l l e n j o y h e a r t - s t o p p i n g showjum ping fe at s and an aren a th at will come alive with the rhyth m ic be at of hoove s a nd the cont agious energ y o f t o p - n o t c h i n t e r n at i o n a l r i d e r s v y i n g fo r v i c t o r y . Beyond the com petitions, get re ady to im merse yourself in a world of entert ainment, culinary delight s, and familyfriendly activities . We l c o m e t h e n , t o t h e Lo n g i n e s G l o b a l C h a m p i o n s To u r 2024. I expres s m y sincere hope th at e ach of you enjoys a m e m o r a b l e a n d f u l f i l l i n g e x p e r i e n c e at A l S h aq a b . I ex tend my best wishes to all the remarkable participant s, emphasizing the importance of not only skilful competition b u t a l s o exe m p l a r y s p o r t s m a n s h i p a n d t h e e n j o y m e n t of t h i s r e m a rk a b l e eve n t . M ay t h i s o c c a s io n b e m a rke d by success, camaraderie, and an enduring spirit of excellence.
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TIMETABLE DAY 1 - THURSDAY 29th FEBRUARY 2024 Time
Category
Format
Height
MAIN ARENA
09:00
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CSI3*
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2 Phases special
| 1.35m
10:50
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CSI3*
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Against the clock NO Jump off
| 1.45m
12:15
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CSI1*
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Against the clock NO Jump off
| 1.20m
14:00
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CSICh
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2 Phases special
| 1.10m
16:30
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CSI5*
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2 Phases
| 1.45m
19:00
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CSI5*
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Against the clock NO Jump off
| 1.45m
INDOOR ARENA
13:15
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CSIY
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2 Phases SPECIAL
| 1.30m
14:45
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CSIJ
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2 Phases SPECIAL
| 1.20m
16:45
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National
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Optimum time
| 0,60m
18:15
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National
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2 Phases SPECIAL
| 0.80/1.00m
DAY 2 - FRIDAY 1 st MARCH 2024 Time
Category
Format
Height
08:30
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CSI1*
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Against the clock NO Jump off
| 1.20m
10:00
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CSI3*
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Against the clock NO Jump off
| 1.35m
13:30
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CSI3*
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Against the clock NO Jump off
| 1.45m
14:50
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GCL TEAMS PARADE
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15:30
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CSI5*
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1st GCL competition - Team 1st Round Against the clock NO Jump off
| 1.45m
18:45
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CSI5*
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2nd GCL competition - Team 2nd Round Against the clock NO Jump off
| 1.55m
DAY 3 - SATURDAY 2 nd MARCH 2024 Time
Category
Format
Height
MAIN ARENA
08:45
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CSICh
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Against the clock NO Jump off
| 1.10m
10:45
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CSI1*
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GP - Against the clock WITH Jump off
| 1.25m
12:45
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CSI3*
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Against the clock NO Jump off
| 1.40m
14:30
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CSI3*
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GP - Against the clock WITH Jump off
| 1.50m
16:30
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CSI5*
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Against the clock NO Jump off
| 1.45m
CSI5*
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LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR GRAND PRIX of DOHA Against the clock WITH Jump off
| 1.60m
18:45
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INDOOR ARENA
14:15
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CSIY
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Against the clock WITH Jump off
| 1.30m
16:15
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CSIJ
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Against the clock WITH Jump off
| 1.20m
*Provisional Competition Schedule. Subject to changes.
Philipp Weishaupt, Christian Kukuk, Simon Delestre, Jan Tops, H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, Gilles Robert
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LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR
EXPLAINED THE ULTIMATE INDIVIDUAL CHALLENGE The 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour marks
The LGCT Grand Prix, a highlight of each event,
the commencement of the ultimate individual
features jumps set at 1.60m. Riders can choose
championship race with 16 stops worldwide.
horses based on suitability for each event, and 40 horse-rider combinations qualify for each LGCT
Horses and riders face challenges in technical
Grand Prix through a 5* class. Points are awarded
courses, diverse arenas, and intense competition.
in the LGCT Grand Prix at each stage throughout
Top equine and human talent compete across
the year, contributing to the overall championship
Asia, Europe, The Americas, and the Middle East,
ranking, with riders competing for a share in an
starting in Doha and travelling to prominent
extensive prize fool. Each riders best 8 scores
locations like Miami Beach, Mexico City, Monaco,
throughout the season count to their points tally.
Paris, Shanghai, and more. The tour culminates in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where points earned
Each LGCT Grand Prix winner secures a Golden
contribute to the overall championship finale at
Ticket for the LGCT Super Grand Prix, adding
the GC Playoffs.
excitement to the 16-leg tour and the quest for the Champion of Champions title in 2023.
The coveted Longines Global Champions Tour World Champion title, won by Harrie Smolders in 2023, is at stake. A secondary race for glory involves winning a Golden Ticket, qualifying for the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix at the GC Playoffs in November. Only 15 tickets are available, awarded through victories in LGCT Grand Prix classes.
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LGCT GRAND PRIX OF DOHA
HALL OF FAME 2008
DENIS LYNCH & LANTINUS 3
2017
BASSEM MOHAMMED & GUNDER
2009
MICHEL ROBERT & KELLEMOI DE PEPITA
2018
BEN MAHER & EXPLOSION W
2010
DODA DE MIRANDA & AD ASHLEIGH DROSSEL DAN
2019
DENIS LYNCH & LANTINUS 3
2011
DENIS LYNCH & LANTINUS 3
2020
JULIEN EPAILLARD & USUAL SUSPECT D’AUGE
2012
EDWINA TOPS-ALEXANDER & CEVO ITOT DU CHÂTEAU
2021
DANIEL DEUSSER & KILLER QUEEN VDM
2013
SCOTT BRASH & HELLO SANCTOS
2022
NIELS BRUYNSEELS & DELUX VAN T & L
ROLF-GÖRAN BENGTSSON
2023
PHILIPP WEISHAUPT & JUST BE GENTLE
2015
LUCIANA DINIZ & FIT FOR FUN 13
2024 TO BE DEFINED
2016
ROLF-GÖRAN BENGTSSON & CASALL ASK
2014 & CASALL ASK
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Riesenbeck International powered by Kingsland Equestrian
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GCL
EXPLAINED SHOW JUMPING’S GREATEST TEAM CHALLENGE This GCL season promises excitement with the
QUICK FACTS:
roster of meticulously selected teams competing in a 16-event series. Team Owners and Managers
•
focus on strategic refinement for a highly charged season, with a format combining Round 1 and
Each team can have three riders per event, with two competing in each round.
•
Round 2 on the same day with no drop score.
Teams
carry
•
fewest
with at least one U25 per team, fostering young
Round 2 time. •
combined scores from Round 1 carry into Round 2. no-drop-score
format
simplifies
team
competition for new audiences. Round 1 is a CSI
Round
1
to
combined
penalties
and
quickest
GC Playoffs feature a Super Cup QuarterFinal, Semi-Final, and Final.
• The
from
The GCL winners of that stage have the
Launched in 2016, the GCL features global teams talent. Each tour stop includes two rounds, and
penalties
determine Round 2 starting order.
The winning team after the 3 knockout rounds are crowned GCL Super Cup winners in the ultimate showdown.
5* 1.55m class, and a short break allows strategic changes before the CSI 5* 1.60m Round 2. Teams earn points at every stage throughout the year, leading to the championship Final. The top four teams post-Final earn a fast track to the GC Playoffs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the GCL Super Cup Semi-Finals allowing them to skip the knockout Quarter-Finals and keep the horsepower fresh.
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GCL OF DOHA
HALL OF FAME 2016
PARIS JETS
2021
VALKENSWAARD UNITED
2017
VALKENSWAARD UNITED
2022
STOCKHOLM HEARTS
2018
LONDON KNIGHTS
2023
RIESENBECK INTERNATIONAL
2019
SHANGHAI SWANS
2024 TO BE DEFINED
2020
LONDON KNIGHTS
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Dedicated to the Health and Welfare of Your Horse The first specialist facility of its kind in the Middle East, the Equine Veterinary Medical Center comprises an equine referral hospital, veterinary diagnostic laboratory, and clinical research laboratory. EVMC is a member of Qatar Foundation – located within the equestrian campus of Al Shaqab and dedicated to equine welfare, research and education. Its specialist team offers clinical and emergency services, with imaging technology and surgical theatres on-site. A range of services are offered at the Equine Veterinary Medical Center which include Ambulatory, Pharmacy, Podiatry/Farriery, Dentistry, Diagnostic Imaging, Advanced Reproduction, Internal Medicine, Surgery and Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation. Scan the QR to learn more about the Equine Veterinary Medical Center.
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GCL 2024
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CAN RIESENBECK INTERNATIONAL
Have
MAKE IT A TRIFECTA?
underperforming in Round 1, allowing them to be back in the
Prague
Lions
found
a
solution
for
last
year’s
Top 4 battle? Just Be Gentle and Zineday have matured, Mila and Eoin McMahon have bonded more and new U25 rider Harry Allen
Can the returning Doha Falcons, full of ultra-competitive
brings a 10 year old with phenomenal stats.
riders find the necessary team dynamics to turn ambition into performance? Which team will surprise the world? All-female
Heading into the 8th season of GCL, one question is on the
Cannes Stars powered by Iron Dames? Or would it be the
lips of every showjumping fan: can the champions go where
unprecedented Monaco Aces line-up?
no other team has gone before and unlock the trifecta, 3 consecutive championship wins?
And why, so deep into this overview have we not yet mentioned the strong but sometimes unlucky Shanghai Swans or 2-time
Over the next 15 stages, from Doha to Mexico City, Stockholm
champions Valkenswaard United?
and beyond, we will discover which teams have made the right decisions and signings to step up and get level with the 2022
2024 sees a lineup of ever strengthening teams, and with a
and 2023 champions.
winter break up their sleeves, and managers who have made interesting signings… the question is, who is going to take on
The bar is higher than ever as Riesenbeck International seems
Riesenbeck International in the battle for the 8th GCL title?
stronger than ever. So will Ioli Mytilineou and Roger-Yves Bost give Madrid in Motion the necessary boost to take this fight
We’ll know the answer in the Final of the ultimate team series.
down to the wire. Have Stockholm Hearts powered by H&M found the horse power for the crucial moments this season?
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CANNES STARS
NATALIE DEAN U25
SOPHIE HINNERS
KATRIN ECKERMANN
KIM EMMEN
JANNE FRIEDERIKE MEYER-ZIMMERMANN
SANNE THIJSSEN
SIMON DELESTRE
RASHID AL MARRI
WILM VERMEIR
JÉRÔME GUÉRY
MICHAEL PENDER U25
JULIEN ANQUETIN
ABDEL SAÏD
EFE SIYAHI
ANDREAS SCHOU
OLIVIER ROBERT
GERALDINE STRAUMANN U25
DERIN DEMIRSOY
MAIKEL VD VLEUTEN
MARK MCAULEY
EDUARDO ALVAREZ AZNAR
ROGER-YVES BOST
POWERED BY
DOHA FALCONS
ISTANBUL WARRIORS POWERED BY
MADRID IN MOTION
JACK WHITAKER U25
GIACOMO CASADEI U25
MEXICO AMIGOS
MONACO ACES
MIKE KAWAI MOUDA ZEYADA
IOLI MYTILINEOU
EDUARDO PEREIRA DE MENEZES CARLOS HANK GUERREIRO NADJA PETER-STEINER
GREGORY COTTARD INES JOLY OLIVER FLETCHER U25
LUIZ FELIPE DE AZEVEDO FILHO LUIZ FELIPE DE AZEVEDO DUARTE SEABRA
POWERED BY
NEW YORK EMPIRE POWERED BY
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GEORGINA BLOOMBERG JODIE HALL MCATEER U25 SCOTT BRASH
SPENCER SMITH PARIS SELLON DENIS LYNCH
PRAGUE LIONS
ANNA KELLNEROVÁ
PIETER DEVOS
NIELS BRUYNSEELS
THIBEAU SPITS U25
FERNANDO
JUR VRIELING
MARTINEZ SOMMER
POWERED BY
RIESENBECK INTERNATIONAL
CHRISTIAN KUKUK
EOIN MCMAHON
HARRY ALLEN U25
ROME GLADIATORS
NINA MALLEVAEY U25
MICHAEL DUFFY
LAURA KRAUT
MARCO KUTSCHER
LORENZO DE LUCA
RICHARD HOWLEY
EVELINA TOVEK
JOHAN-SEBASTIAN GULLIKSEN
PHILIPP WEISHAUPT
PHILIPP SCHULZE TOPPHOFF JANE RICHARD
POWERED BY
SCANDINAVIAN VIKINGS
SHANGHAI SWANS
STOCKHOLM HEARTS
HENRIK VON ECKERMANN SARA VINGRALKOVA
JORGE MATTE QINYU PANG U25
CHRISTIAN AHLMANN
JEANNE SADRAN U25
MAX KÜHNER
DANIEL DEUSSER
SAMUEL HUTTON
PIUS SCHWIZER
MALIN BARYARD JOHNSSON
OLIVIER PHILIPPAERTS
ANTOINE ERMANN U25 NICOLA PHILIPPAERTS
JESSICA SPRINGSTEEN OLIVIER PERREAU
POWERED BY
VALKENSWAARD UNITED
EDWINA TOPSALEXANDER OLIVER LAZARUS JOHN WHITAKER
MARCUS EHNING GILLES THOMAS JACK RYAN U25
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DISCOVER LONGINES ARENA AT
AL SHAQAB Dynamic Doha kicks off the 2024 LGCT and GCL Championships and offers a wealth of great attractions for visitors. There is much to explore in and around Qatar’s capital as the city overflows not only with incredible museums, hotels and restaurants, but also traditional souks and atmospheric cultural experiences. Venturing out of the city and into the desert gives yet another incredible insight into the country’s history before its transformation into the contemporary jewel of today. Part of that history is Qatar’s heritage of the horse and the state-of-the-art Longines arena at Al Shaqab, where LGCT and GCL competitions thrill spectators, is an unmissable sporting and lifestyle experience. Longines arena at Al Shaqab, founded by The Father Emir and a member of Qatar Foundation, epitomises the fascinating blend of tradition and uber modernity to be found in Qatar.
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IN PICTURES
DOHA 2023 LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR 2023 kicked off in spectacular style with the
Riesenbeck International powered by Kingsland
opening stage of the Longines Global Champions
Equestrian just snatched the lead from St Tropez
Tour and GCL championships hosted at Longines
Pirates with Valkenswaard United completing the
Arena at Al Shaqab in Doha, Qatar. Under the
season’s first podium. In the LGCT Grand Prix it
patronage of the Royal Family of Qatar, the
was a nail-biting contest with Philipp Weishaupt
prestigious event offered exquisite hospitality
guiding Just Be Gentle to triumph a mere split
and facilities and attracted an enthusiastic crowd
second ahead of fellow countryman Christian
eager to see the world’s top show jumping athletes.
Kukuk. The race was on!
The event was also inspirational for young Qatari riders who were able to witness the highest level of the sport up close. Under floodlights in the dramatic Longines arena at Al Shaqab, GCL teams were on the warpath and fired up to collect early championship points.
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Jack Whitaker & Equine America Q Paravatti NGCT
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John Whitaker & Equine America Unick du Francport
Jan Tops, H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani
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Mohammed Saeed A M Haidan, Faleh Suwead Al Ajami, Saeed Nasser S. A Al Qadi
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Philipp Weishaupt
Philipp Weishaupt & Just Be Gentle
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Anna Kellnerová & Catch me If You Can Old
H.E. Shka. Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani, Al Shaqab Riding Academy
Philipp Weishaupt & Coby, Christian Kukuk & Mumbai
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DOHA FALCONS DOHA FALCONS SOAR BACK INTO THE GCL TEAM SERIES WITH AN UNSTOPPABLE LINEUP! Doha Falcons bounce back into GCL with a strong new lineup for their return to the ultimate team championship. Doha Falcons will feature an exciting mix of show jumping’s top stars alongside younger talent. The team will be gunning for a dream start as they kick off in front of a passionate home crowd.
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SIMON DELESTRE Leading the charge is none other than Simon Delestre, the powerhouse rider who has swapped teams from the St Tropez Pirates. Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled show as Simon unleashes his horsepower in the Falcons’ colors.
Wilm Vermeir & IQ van het Steentje
MICHAEL PENDER U25 Joining the Falcons from the St Tropez Pirates is the young and dynamic U25 rider, Michael Pender. With a reputation as one of the best U25 talents around, Pender’s move to the Falcons promises thrilling performances and a fresh perspective.
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WILM VERMEIR Wilm Vermeir, a seasoned rider returning to the GCL teams after a brief hiatus, is a rock-solid addition to the squad and will be a force to be reckoned with, adding depth to the Falcons’ already formidable lineup.
Michael Pender on HHs Fast Forward
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RASHID AL MARRI Rashid Al Marri, a familiar face from the Falcons’ past, renews his allegiance to the squad, adding a touch of continuity and experience to the team’s resurgence.
Jérôme Guéry & Quality Star Z
JULIEN ANQUETIN Last but certainly not least, Julien Anquetin, makes a triumphant return after a hiatus since 2020, is set to be a top face and a fan favorite for the Falcons.
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JÉRÔME GUÉRY Jérôme
Guéry,
acquired
in
a
trade
from
the
Rome
Gladiators, brings his unique skills and style to the Falcons’ roster. Guéry’s addition is a strategic move that solidifies the Falcons’ position as serious contenders in the GCL.
Julien Anquetin & Z Ice Cube Z
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STEP RIGHT UP! LONGINES TOPS INTERNATIONAL ARENA PRESENTS THE 2024 SEASON CALENDAR 2024 will see many much-loved fixtures of the
renowned grass and sand arenas, and an enticing
Longines Tops International Arena calendar return
events calendar, 2024 promises an unforgettable
to the hallowed grounds, such as the Longines
experience for equestrian enthusiasts and families
Global Future Champions and the Longines Global
alike.
Champions Tour of Valkenswaard. The WBFSH Global Champions Studbooks Jumping returns for
Opportunities await for competitors to join LTIA
it’s second year, as well as the introduction of the
events – enquire via entries@globalchampionstour.
Global Champions Arabians Tour in its inaugural
com
season. Prepare to be immersed in the world of show jumping and elite equine sport coupled with the captivating blend of circus charm, where entertainment and thrilling sporting spectacles converge
to
create
an
unforgettable
family-
friendly affair. For a touch of luxury, indulge in VIP seating in the dedicated zone or skybox, offering panoramic views and first-class service. Explore boutique stalls, savor gourmet treats, and enjoy live music between competitions. With world-
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4 FACTS: LONGINES TOPS INTERNATIONAL ARENA
1
2x
Competition
Arenas,
3x
Warm
Up
Arenas & 1x Lunging Pen: The Longines Tops International Arena boasts two top-notch competition arenas, one with sand footing and the other with lush grass. In addition, three warm up arenas and one lunging pen allow for the ultimate preparation time.
2
Sprawling Stables: With a whopping 512 stables,
the
Longines
Tops
International
Arena ensures comfortable accommodation for numerous horses participating in the events
3
World Renowned Grass Arena: LTIA’s world famous
main
arena
takes
centre
stage
measuring 125 metres by 85 metres.
4
Enticing Events Calendar: This year, the arena has lined up six exciting events for equestrian enthusiasts to enjoy at the home of show jumping.
The Summer Is Magic
2024
SEASON CALENDAR
May
July
10-11-12
12-13-14
20-21
26-27-28
Longines Global Future Champions
Summer Festival 1
Global Champions Arabians Tour
Summer Festival 2
CSIY-A + CSIJ-A
CSI5* + CSI2* + CSI1*
CSI4* + CSI2* + CSI1*
+ CSICh-A + CSIP + CSI2*
+ CSIYH1*
+ CSIYH1*
September
August 09-10-11
23-24-25
26-27-28-29
Summer Festival 3
Longines Global Champions Tour
WBFSH
CSI4* + CSI2* + CSI1*
CSI5* + CSI2* + CSI1*
CSIYH1*
+ CSIYH1*
+ CSIYH1*
Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy
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LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR OF DOHA
PARTNERS
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