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The 2023 Season

Three continents, 13 countries, 16 destinations, more than €36 million in prize money, two championship races, one awe-inspiring season. From the Middle East to the Americas and world-famous destinations in the heart of Europe, the 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour cements the circuit’s powerful global footprint in some of the most spectacular venues around the world.

Once again visiting iconic capital cities, world-renowned destinations and breathtaking Riviera settings, the 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL will bring a plethora of show jumping, hospitality and entertainment at the highest level to fans around the world.

The 2023 season launched in Doha, the Qatari capital in the heart of the metropolitan Middle East, where top podium positions were claimed by an impressive selection of athletes, with Riesenbeck International powered by Kingsland claiming an explosive first GCL leg for 2023, and Philipp Weishaupt aboard Just Be Gentle taking a strong lead in the Longines Global Champions Tour individual championship race.

The second stop on tour sees the world-renowned Miami Beach play host to the best show jumping athletes in the world. Closely followed by a cultural smorgasbord in Mexico for the third leg, followed by a 10-strong series of events across the heart of Europe.

From Madrid to Ramatuelle/St. Tropez, Cannes, Stockholm, Paris, Monaco to Risenbeck, the latest addition to the LGCT and GCL Tour. From there the iconic Royal Hospital Chelsea London plays host to the 11th leg of the 2023 season. The Championship race is then seen hitting a new gear at the home of show jumping in Valkenswaard, jetting off to Rome, New York City, Riyadh and the culmination of the year’s sporting action in the ultimate final showdown in Prague, Czech Republic.

Once again, precision, power and elegance are combined in two thrilling championship battles. LGCT and GCL winners, Olympic medallists and World Champions all compete in the highest echelon of the sport with the ultimate aim of a coveted podium finish at each leg of the 16-event strong season.

Embarking on the seventh year, the GCL sees 16 teams on the starting grid, with strategies and planning detailed to the finest precision, rivalry between teams is greater than ever, producing an electric atmosphere at events that truly has to be seen to be believed.

For those that can’t join the tour, all the sporting drama will unfold live on GCTV which will continue to innovate with new technology taking fans backstage with the stars at the extraordinary events world-wide.

M iami Beach

Sun, surf and show jumping. The three combined resulting in a world-beating week of top sport and exceptional entertainment at the heart of the Miami Beach glitter strip.

The Longines Global Champions Tour returns to the jaw dropping destination where elite sporting action, premier hospitality and fun for the whole family combine. With worldrenowned sunshine filled days, iconic white sandy beach, and diverse culture, it’s no wonder that Miami Beach has become a favourite of celebrities, tourists and athletes alike.

A vibrant food scene, world-class shopping, and thriving arts and entertainment scene put Miami Beach on the map alongside sporting occasions synonymous with the ultimate social calendar, such as Formula 1, NBA, and show jumping.

A highlight fixture on the social scene, the best of sport and sunshine are showcased alongside indulgent shopping, and vibrant entertainment offerings, the Longines Global Champions Tour is proud to return to Miami Beach as one of the most iconic destinations on tour.

MEET

Matthias Breschan

LONGINES CEO

Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Equestrian Sports Enthusiasts,

On behalf of the Longines management, it is a great pleasure to be in Miami for the second leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour, of which we are the Title Partner and the Official Timekeeper. This event promises great moments of sports and unique entertainment. We are looking forward to the weekend’s highlight trial, the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Miami Beach on Saturday.

The second leg of the 2023 series is the perfect opportunity for Longines to present the new Longines DolceVita X YVY line. Swiss designer Yvonne Reichmuth has given the famously rectangular timepieces a new identity, with sophisticated leather straps. Referencing the equestrian world so dear to Longines, their design is evocative to bridles and harness.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Equestrian Sports Enthusiasts, I wish you a thrilling weekend filled with beautiful sports emotions at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami, where top-level show jumping meets the very unique atmosphere of this city.

Jan Tops

It is a great pleasure to welcome you back to the stunning Miami Beach, a firm favourite on the Longines Global Champions Tour. There are not many locations in the world where top sport, hospitality and entertainment star alongside one of the world’s most famous beaches.

We are proud to again be working with the City to present such a dramatic and exciting event at a truly unique venue. As the second stop on the 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour, Miami Beach continues to be a highlight year after year.

With the combination of top sport, thrilling entertainment, brilliant venues, fantastic fans, unprecedented prize money and electric atmospheres, the 2023 LGCT and GCL season is again presented around the world in 16 unique, beautiful and world-class destinations. Bringing our love of show jumping to the back door of many, showcasing new opportunities, building knowledge and growing performance around the globe.

I would like to thank our Title Partner and Official Timekeeper Longines for their long-term commitment and support, and to our local partners and sponsors. This truly unique event would not showcase our sport in the way it does without your support. Finally, I give a warm welcome to our new and returning fans from near and far, and wish you an enjoyable weekend of sun and fun next to the incredible Atlantic Ocean.

FOUNDER & PRESIDENT LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR AND GCL

LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR IN PICTURES

Miami Beach 2022

Katrin Eckermann, Shane Sweetnam & Gilles Thomas

Alexa Elle Lignelli & Billy Kiara

Olivier Philippaerts

Katrin Eckermann & Cala Mandia

Nayel Nassar & Jennifer Gates

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Efe Siyahi & Cantate

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Omer Karaëvli & Maurice Istanbul Warriors

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& THE ISTANBUL WARRIORS POWERED BY CARPE DIEM

The Istanbul Warriors powered by Carpe Diem entered the 2023 GCL Championship race with a distinct commitment to success. - a strengthened team and big goals for the year ahead saw an impressive Round 1 performance at the Longines Global Champions Tour in Doha.

We sat down with Team Owner and rider, Efe Siyahi to find out a little more about Carpe Diem, and the year ahead for the Istanbul Warriors.

Efe, tell us a little bit about Carpe Diem!

Carpe Diem is a stable based in Holland, we are quite a big team with 7 riders. There are three of us competing up to 5* level - Derin Demirsoy, Ömer Karaevli, and me, we then also have 4 riders who are competing up to 2* level, whose roles are to bring the young horses on and give them some more experience.

I bought the stable in 2015, and after a big renovation, we moved in at the beginning of 2016 - 7 years ago. We have up to 60 horses at Carpe Diem, with recent works including more stables, a bigger indoor, and more apartments.

What has your journey with Global Champions looked like so far?

This is the second year we are competing with Global Champions. Last year we were in the Istanbul Sultans, and this year I have my own team, the Istanbul Warriors - we are excited with what is to come.

Last year we found ourselves in the GCL team at the last moment, so didn’t have a lot of time for preparation. We are very honoured and happy to be riding in the Global Champions events, it makes us push and grow to the level with all our horses. Our motivation, our investment and our supporters make it better… this year we continue to grow and reach our dream.

Your family is very involved in the sport, tell us a little about them.

My family are long standing supporters of the sport of show jumping. My family likes to follow the tour, also my wife is mostly with me at the events. Of course, depending on the plan, other members of my family like to come and support as much as possible.

Having the Istanbul Warriors on the GCL starting grid this year is an exciting move for you. How have you strategised and built your team?

I take my own riders who are Turkish - Ömer, Derin and me. To make it even stronger we choose the riders who are ready to make it better for us and ready to fight to make our team better. Johanna Beckmann is our U25 rider, who is a growing talent in her level, we are very happy to have her on our team. I think it is very nice that there is a rule that you have to have a U25, it is very important to support the next generation so they can grow at that level. What I am following and what I see, it is really helping to grow the U25 riders into the highest level which is very nice from Global Champions.

The famous Miami Beach offers a pretty special location, what are you looking forward to about the second leg on the Longines Global Champions Tour for 2023?

I have heard a lot about the LGCT of Miami Beach - as a location it is amazing, it is the best location I believe. Being in the middle of the city, there are challenges but it is the price to pay for such a location. I am very excited to be in Miami, and as the Istanbul Warriors, we are aiming to do our best and to stay on top.

LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR 2023 THE ULTIMATE INDIVIDUAL CHALLENGE

Explained

As the 2023 season of the Longines Global Champions Tour gets underway, the ultimate individual championship race heats up. With 16-stops on the 2023 tour, horses and riders will be challenged by technical courses, new arenas, unique backdrops and fierce competition.

Top talent, both equine and human, return to the Longines Global Champions Tour in 2023 in pursuit of individual glory. Opening in Doha, the tour spans the continents of Asia, Europe, The Americas and Middle East, delivering unbeatable venues for the best in show jumping.

With Doha as the launch pad, the tour arrives in Miami Beach for the second leg. Swiftly followed by Mexico City, the tour hits a new gear as it heads into the heart of Europe to locations such as Monaco, Paris, St Tropez, Stockholm, London, Risenbeck and Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard, just to name a few.

The undercurrent of all events is the race to the Final. Hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital city, for the second year, points earned by riders on each stop on the tour contribute to the result of the overall championship finale.

Won by Ben Maher in 2022, in what was labelled the Trifecta of Championships, Maher wrote himself into the history books by taking out his third Longines Global Champions Tour Champion of Champions title.

In a secondary race for glory, riders, owners and trainers alike will be looking to get their hands on a Golden Ticket, a qualification for the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix at the GC Prague Playoffs in November. Only 15 tickets up for grabs in 2023, with each winner earning one through a win in a Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix, if riders claim top podium position in more than one LGCT Grand Prix, the golden ticket is then handed down to the second placed rider.

As one of the highlights of each event on the Longines Global Champions Tour, the LGCT Grand Prix attracts jumping’s top riders team up with their best horses for individual honours in a series of spectacular competitions on the tour.

All eyes are firmly focused on the 16-leg tour this year, with the question on everyone’s lips… who will reach pole position on the leaderboard and earn the coveted title of Champion of Champions in 2023?

LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR: 6 QUICK FACTS

The height of LGCT Grand Prix jumps will be set at 1.60m

Riders may choose to ride the horse of theirs best suited to the event, rather than having to stick to one mount throughout the year

40 horse and rider combinations will qualify for each LGCT Grand Prix by competing in the 5* classes preceding championship day

Throughout the year, points are allocated to each of the 40 riders according to their finishing place in each event’s LGCT Grand Prix over the season. Each rider’s top eight scores count towards the overall championship ranking and a share of the bonus prize money

Riders compete to win their share in over €36 million over the course of the 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour

Each LGCT Grand Prix winner, or the next highest ranked athlete, secures a Golden Ticket and qualifies for the Super Grand Prix at the final showdown of the year, the GC Prague Playoffs.

Edwina Tops-Alexander & Cantenda

GCL 2023 SHOW JUMPING’S GREATEST TEAM CHALLENGE

Explained

An exciting 2023 is underway, with GCL again welcoming 16 teams to the 16-event series set to battle it down in the championship race.

With the 2023 season underway, strategy for success continues to be front of mind for Team Owners and Managers, who’s approach has successfully launched what is set to be a highly charged year ahead. The first leg of GCL 2023 saw a formidable performance by Christian Kukuk and Philipp Weishaupt of Riesenbeck International powered by Kingsland, in Doha, Qatar as they took an early lead ahead of the second leg in Miami Beach.

This year sees a change in the GCL series with the introduction of a new weekend format, designed to benefit both horse, rider and team strategy. The biggest change will see Round 1 and Round 2 of the GCL team series now take place on the same day with again no drop score.

A BRIEF GUIDE TO GCL

Launched in 2016, the GCL brings together the world’s best horse and rider combinations from across the world from different nationalities riding on the same teams, rather than decided by country. Each team must feature an U25 rider, providing young talent of today, and future world champions of tomorrow, a launchpad of opportunity to ride, train and build camaraderie amongst their idols and the best in the business.

Each stop on the tour sees the teams compete in two rounds. In true championship style, the team’s combined scores from Round 1 are taken through into Round 2. The easy format of no drop score makes it simple for new audiences in each destination to follow the team competition.

Round 1 of the GCL will see riders faced with a CSI 5* 1.55m class, with team managers strategizing for their best approach for a day of intense competition.

A short break between Round 1 and Round 2 could see strategic changes from Team Managers, who can swap in horses and/or riders between the back to back rounds, ultimately producing a highly competitive Round 2.

Round 2 of the GCL takes place straight after Round 1, is a CSI 5* 1.60m class. In Round 2, teams will be represented by two riders from their team, with scores and points at the end of the competition ultimately going towards their overall team score, and series standing.

Throughout the year teams earn points to the overall total and series standings which comes to a head in the Final in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The teams placed in the top four after the Final will be granted a fast track place at the GC Prague Playoffs for the GCL Super Cup Semi Finals, the ultimate final show-down.

GCL: 6 QUICK FACTS

The GCL competition will take place on the second-last day of competition at the majority of the events on the 2023 calendar

Each team can be represented by three riders at every event with only two riders competing in each round

Teams are represented by two riders per round, with all scores counting to the final standings

Round 2 will see teams carry through their penalties from Round 1, ultimately deciding the starting order for Round 2

The overall winners of the GCL competition will be the team with the least combined penalties and the quickest time over Round 2

The series culminates in the GC Prague Playoffs where the teams ranked 5th and below will compete in the first day GCL Super Cup Quarter Final, with only eight teams carrying through to the next day’s competitionthe Semi Final. They will be joined by the top four ranked teams in the overall season Championship, and battle

Top sport and intense team rivalry

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LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

GRAND PRIX

Miami Beach

2015

Scott Brash & Hello Sanctos

2016

Edwina Tops-Alexander & Lintea Tequila

2017

Jérôme Guery & Grand Cru Van De Rozenberg

2018

Edwina Tops-Alexander & California

2019

Pieter Devos & Claire Z

2022

Katrin Eckermann & Cala Mandia

Katrin Eckermann & Cala Mandia

Ludger Beerbaum & Mila

Miami Beach

2016 Valkenswaard United

2017 London Knights

2018 Prague Lions

2019 Miami Celtics

2022 Berlin Eagles

Longines DolceVita X YVY

THE OFFICIAL WATCH OF THE LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR IN MIAMI.

During the second leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour in Miami, Longines is proud to present the new Longines DolceVita X YVY line. Swiss designer Yvonne Reichmuth has given the famously rectangular timepieces a new identity, with sophisticated leather straps. Referencing the equestrian world so dear to Longines, their design is evocative to bridles and harness.

As the summer invites watch-wearers to bare their forearms and reveal the timepieces adorning them, the winged hourglass brand is unveiling its new line of Longines DolceVita X YVY models. The Swiss watch brand has matched its watches here with subtle double straps in leather, in three shades: double beige leather, brown and with black with rivets. The design of these models was entrusted to the Zurich-based company YVY, creators of sophisticated glam-rock accessories popular with international stars and a clientele looking for exclusivity.

The complementary worlds of Longines and YVY have come together in an almost instinctive collaboration. The straps of these Longines DolceVita X YVY models are made of Italian or Swiss leather. They are produced according to a traditional manufacturing method. Adorned and reinforced with metal details, their finishes are impeccable and feature striking references to the equestrian world beloved of the winged hourglass brand.

Show Jumping

Leg eight and nine of the 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour exude glamour and sophistication as Paris and Monaco host back to back weeks of world class show jumping.

From Champs de Mars under the world famous and iconic Eiffel Tower in the heart of the world’s fashion capital, Paris, to Port d’Hercule in the heart of vibrant Monaco, show jumping enters a whole new world.

With 2* and 5* riders, sporting fans and spectators treated to a feast of the senses in some of the most unique and picturesque sporting arenas in the world, the key ingredients to two world class weeks await.

Paris, the ‘International City of Style’, will again host the Longines Global Champions Tour - Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping - a unique sporting, social and cultural spectacular, set once again against the backdrop of one of the world’s most iconic landmarks. Spectators can enjoy world-class show jumping in the heart of the French capital where French “art de vivre” is set to be celebrated through gastronomy in the reception areas with restaurants. With tens of thousands of visitors expected, a buzzing stop on the 2023 season calendar sets up a perfect entrance to leg nine, Monaco.

As the Longines Global Champions Tour heads to the spectacular Principality of Monaco from 29 June to 1 July, a unique yet valued addition to the city’s energetic social scene is welcomed by locals and international visitors alike. Nestled in the heart of Formula 1’s former pit lane, and under the bows of towering super yachts, a different kind of horsepower again returns to the glittering French Riviera for the third time in 2023.

As the unmissable eighth and ninth legs of the 2023 season, opportunities await for 2* competitors to join Global Champions at the LGCT of Monaco and LGCT of Paris – enquire via zuzana@globalchampionstour.com

LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR IN PICTURES

Paris 2022

Cassidy Rein & Escorial K

Claire Beecroft & Kandora, Mathilde Pinault, Virginie Coupérie Eiffel

LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR IN PICTURES

Monaco 2022

Julia George & Matcho, Diane Fissore, Jonathan Sitzia

Longines PRO AM Cup prizegiving ceremony with Diane Fissore, Mrs Charlotte Casiraghi & H.R.H. The Princess of Hanover

MEET

Colm McKay

Hi Colm, please introduce yourself!

I’m Colm McKay and I joined the Global Champions Tour back in 2014. As the Event Production Manager, I am responsible for the safe delivery of the venue and its operations and the temporary venue overlay.

What does a day in the life of Colm McKay look like on and off event?

My job role is very diverse and it’s such a cliché, but the tasks genuinely differ from day to day. In the lead up to the event, I work on the site layout design, event management plans and construction schedules as well as the contracting of suppliers for the equipment and materials which make up the event. I will also liaise with the City of Miami Beach and its various departments to ensure the permit requirements are met ahead of the load in.

One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is the work on the ground which includes the site management during the build period, operational days and breakdown of a venue. I must ensure the event is built up on time and to a high standard, then dismantled and the venue is handed back to the City of Miami Beach in better condition than when we took it over.

Miami Beach is one of the most iconic destinations on the Longines Global Champions Tour, what is so special about this event?

Miami Beach is one of the most anticipated stops on the Longines Global Champions Tour, and for good reason too. The images speak for themselves. The LGCT of Miami Beach epitomises what Global Champions is about – bringing the sport to a new audience in the middle of the city with an amazing backdrop and the Atlantic Ocean only a few metres from the competition arena, which is truly unique.

What is the biggest challenge with managing the production of the LGCT Miami Beach?

As with any unique location on the Longines Global Champions Tour, Miami Beach has its own specific challenges, not least its complex Special Event permit process which has so many layers to it.

Hosting an event on Miami Beach means navigating the rules and regulations associated with turtle season, police escorts, lighting and noise restrictions and of course building temporary structures on the sand. Everything has to run like clockwork and our suppliers have to work in harmony with one another to complete the project on time. Thankfully, we work with many great local suppliers who take a professional approach and are familiar with organising events on the beach.

Where to next with your role at Longines Global Champions Tour?

As with all my friends and colleagues at Global Champions, we don’t sit still for very long.

After Miami Beach, I head back to Ireland for a few weeks to spend time with family and friends before stepping into a few busy months of travel. My main focus this year will be on the events in Stockholm, London and New York.

Any final words?

I’m grateful for every day that I’m able to keep doing this job in these amazing locations. I hope you have a truly wonderful weekend at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach and can recognise the hard work and dedication from all the team behind the scenes in producing this incredible event.

Georgina Bloomberg

LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

New York

SHOW JUMPING IN THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS

As the fourteenth leg of the 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour, bustling and brilliant New York City is again set to play host to one of the most thrilling, unique and powerhouse events on tour this year.

The penultimate event in the Championship race sees riders, horses, owners and managers flexing their strategic muscles in pursuit of Championship glory.

Thrilling 5* competition is coupled with 2* events, where riders are provided the opportunity to compete in the heart of one of the most famous cities in the world. Spectators, sporting fans, and 2* and 5* riders are set to be treated to the second USA based event of the year, and a favourite amongst all that attend.

The bright lights of the New York leg closely follows a glittering European summer of sporting action and top tier hospitality.

Opportunities await for 2* competitors to join in the fun at the LGCT of New York - enquire via zuzana@globalchampionstour.com

NEXT STOP

M exico City

Round three of the Longines Global Champions Tour for 2023 sees the incredible Mexico City play host to the worlds top show jumping horse and rider combinations.

A vibrant and culturally rich metropolis that offers visitors a unique blend of tradition and modernity, Mexico City is a wealth of incredible architecture, historical sites, entertainment and delicious cuisine.

The ultimate destination for lovers of art and culture, Mexico’s capital is home to over 150 museums and art galleries, a city that celebrates creativity and heritage. With a cultural smorgasbord of tantalizing street food, traditional dishes, and haute cuisine, street vendors through to chic restaurants turn heads with innovative fusion.

Mexico City’s old world charm attracts visitors throughout the year to experience culture, food and a bustling social scene. Top sport again joins the line-up of entertainment in 2023, with the Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico City, where sporting and show jumping fans alike can look forward to a true showcase that blends perfectly with the city’s rich culture, passion, and charm.

WATCH NOW

PEDER FREDRICSON

10 Episodes

Join Global Champions on an exclusive journey to being number one with the man who changed the sport - Peder Fredricson and his state of mind. This 10 episode season highlights what is needed to make it to the top!

PURSUIT OF GREATNESS

Peder Fredricson

What do the words courageous, organised, dedicated, skilful, artist, modern, generous and perfection have in common? Swedish show jumping champion, Peder Fredricson.

In an exclusive 10-episode season, Global Champions takes viewers on an exclusive tour of the private life of renowned show jumper Peder Fredricson. Throughout the season, the life, history, success and strategy of the Longines Global Champions tour winner is explored, as his journey to world number one is discovered.

Each episode reveals how he approaches every aspect of the sport from technique and training to fitness and mental strength. Fredricson and his guests for this season have all reached the pinnacle of success in their own fields, and their interactions with Peder help showcase a different side of the former world number one.

Fredricson is a unique character in the sport and this season explores the ways he develops to keep improving all aspects of the sport. The iconic show jumper is a couple of steps ahead and in episode one Peder explains why and how he had the confidence to do things differently to everyone else.

Telling GCTV Peder explains: “There really is room for improvement in equestrian sport. The better the horses feel, the happier they are the better they perform. So, I have made some changes over the last few years for two reasons, one is because I want the horses to have a good life and the second reason is because I want to have success.”

Throughout the enthralling series, Fredricson talks us through his process to be in the right state of mind, showcasing a different side of this world-class athlete.

Join Global Champions on an exclusive journey to number one with the man who changed the sport - Peder Fredricson, exclusively on GCTV.

FUN, SUN AND SPORTING ACTION

The French Riviera

The glamour, luxury and postcard worthy scenery awaits you with an unbeatable two weeks in the heart of the French Riviera with the Longines Global Champions Tour.

As the fifth and sixth legs of the 2023 season, spectators, sporting fans, and 2* and 5* riders are treated to two sunsoaked destinations with top competition, premier hospitality and buzzing social scenes making these must-attend stops on the tour.

Following the Longines Global Champions Tour of Madrid, the LGCT and GCL series then heads to the heart of the French Riviera, into the jet-set destination of Ramatuelle / St. Tropez from 1-3 June, and just one week later, in a name synonymous with style, Cannes plays host from 8-10 June.

Opportunities await for 2* competitors to immerse themselves in the glamourous LGCT of Cannes and LGCT of St. Tropez – enquire via zuzana@ globalchampionstour.com

Anna Kellnerovà & Catch Me If You Can Old

LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

Ramatuelle St. Tropez

For the first weekend in June, the Longines Global Champions Tour heads to Ramatuelle / St. Tropez for the fifth stop, the Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show, marking a key stage in the 2023 calendar.

For the first weekend in June, the LGCT of Ramatuelle / St. Tropez will see the world’s top horses and riders head to the legendary Pampelonne Beach with its turquoise waters and enviable blue skies.

A thoughtfully designed hospitality experience, a shopping village with luxury brands and a stunning atmospheric “Piazza”, coupled with Ramatuelle’s postcard-worthy scenery, unique experience under the wind-blown Aleppo pines, just steps from the world-famous beach.

Combining the best of the worlds of sport and social scenery, with the arena perfectly positioned just steps away from world-class hospitality and picturesque Pampelonne Beach 2* class opportunities await, enquire via zuzana@globalchampionstour.com

Cannes LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

Just one week later, the Longines Global Champions Tour returns to highlight destination of Cannes. The second sunsoaked Côte d’Azur location is synonymous with elegance and style and a vibrant social scene, will be a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the event, with an all-to-be-revealed 2* and 5* competition, social and entertainment schedule.

From 8-10 June, the Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes acts as the sixth stage of the 2023 calendar, and rubs shoulders with the likes of the Cannes Film Festival which is renowned for its lively Croisette, glamorous atmosphere and star-studded line-up, the LGCT - Jumping International de Cannes is no exception.

Located just a stone’s throw from the Croisette, in the emblematic Hesperides Stadium, the Jumping International de Cannes is, like the film festival, part of the city’s history for 40 years. Promising an exciting and unique blend of three days of sport and unmissable hospitality, the Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes is a must attend on your social and sporting calendars alike.

Get in touch via zuzana@globalchampionstour.com to explore the opportunity to join Global Champions on tour in 2023.

Kathryn Fanshawe & Bow House Red

Tess Carmichael & Berlin’s Kojak

Longines Tops International Arena

The countdown is officially on to the start of the Longines Tops International Arena show jumping season!

With sport again returning to the home of show jumping, an impressive six-event line-up comes to the Longines Tops International Arena over the summer months, with the introduction of the three event Summer Festival. Spectators will be able to enjoy live music, a full entertainment schedule on the Place du Concours, shopping and hospitality.

The 2023 Longines Tops International Arena Calendar sees a kick off on July 7th in Valkenswaard, Netherlands. With world-class facilities playing host to the best young riders, horses, 1*, 2* and 5* across the country and world, show jumping and sporting fans alike are set to be treated to thrilling sporting action and world-class hospitality.

Preparations are in full swing with the opening leg of the LTIA Summer Festival 2023 taking place in just over four months’ time with tickets now on sale for all six events. The succession of events for 2023 culminates in one of the highlights of the Longines Tops International Arena season - the 12th leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL team series.

Returning to its spiritual home in Valkenswaard from 18 - 20 August at a crucial stage in the championship race, the LGCT of Valkenswaard is set to again attract spectators and athletes from around the world for a full weekend of sporting action, entertainment, music, shopping, and wide range of food and drinks for all the family to enjoy.

An opportunity awaits to compete at the home of show jumping, Longines Tops International Arena. To explore 2* competition options for 2023’s Longines Tops International Arena events –enquire via Ellis@topsinternationalarena.com.

Summer Festival

► 07-08-09 JULY 2023 - CSI4*, CSI2*, CSI1* & CSIYH1*

► 14-15-16 JULY 2023 - CSI5*, CSI2*, CSI1* & CSIYH1*

► 28-29-30 JULY 2023 - CSI4*, CSI2*, CSI1*, CSIYH1*

Longines Global Future Champions

► 04-05-06 AUGUST 2023 - Longines Global Future Champions & CSIU25-A + CSIY-A + CSIJ-A + CSICh-A + CSIP + CSI2*

Longines Global Champions Tour

► 18-19-20 AUGUST 2023 - Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard - CSI5* LGCT, CSI2*, CSI1* & CSIYH1*

WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy

► 28 29-30 SEPTEMBER - 01 OCTOBER - WBFSH Young Horses

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Timetable

PROVISIONAL COMPETITION SCHEDULE*

World’s most dynamic equestrian sport series

Riders List

LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

MIAMI BEACH

AUS Edwina Tops-Alexander

BEL Gregory Wathelet

BEL Abdel Said

BEL Gilles Thomas

BEL Pieter Devos

BEL Olivier Philippaerts

BRA Marlon Zanotelli

BRA Yuri Mansur

BRA Francisco Musa

CAN Beth Underhill

CZE Anna Kellnerova

FRA Nina Mallevaey

GBR Samuel Hutton

GBR Scott Brash

GER Daniel Deusser

GER Christian Ahlmann

GER Hans Dieter Dreher

GER Katrin Eckermann

GER Jens Baackmann

GER David Will

GER Ludger Beerbaum

GER Christian Kukuk

IRL Shane Breen

IRL Michael Pender

IRL Denis Lynch

IRL Darragh Kenny

IRL Shane Sweetnam

ISR Daniel Bluman

KSA Khaled Almobty

MEX Fernando Martinez Sommer

NED Maikel vd Vleuten

NED Suus Kuyten

NED Jur Vrieling

POR Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida

RSA Oliver Lazarus

SPA Eduardo Alvarez Aznar

SUI Jane Richard

SUI Niklaus Schurtenberger

SWE Evelina Tovek

SWE Henrik von Eckermann

SWE Linda Heed

SWE Malin Baryard-Johnsson

Ömer Karaevli TUR

TUR Efe Siyahi

USA Laura Kraut

USA Isabella Russekoff

USA Natalie Dean

USA Spencer Smith

USA Nicholas Dello Joio

USA Margie Goldstein-Engle

USA Aaron Vale

USA Kristen Vanderveen

USA Mclain Ward

USA Kent Farrington

USA Lillie Keenan

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Jane Richard