Yearbook 2025 by Explose

“MY VISION IS CLEAR. ONLY THE BEST FOR THE BEST.” JAN TOPS

JENNIFER LAWRENCE

LONGINES PRIMALUNA

JAN TOPS

FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR AND GCL

It is with great pleasure that I share our souvenir Yearbook taking you on a journey through all the wonderful memories of the 2025 Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL season.

We have staged the very highest level of show jumping at 17 unique destinations and witnessed truly exceptional performances in the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL Championships. It is all about the best for the best and we will continue to raise the bar in the sport we love for the benefit of our fans worldwide and all our stakeholders.

We are focused on new plans for future growth and innovation as we look ahead with tremendous excitement to 2026 and future years.

My sincere thanks once again to our Title Partner and Official Timekeeper Longines for their deep commitment to our partnership and to equestrian sport and I look forward to future successful years together.

I would also like to thank our GCL Team Owners who bring such passion and such competitive spirit to the team championship which continues to thrive and drive show jumping into a modern future.

It has been an exceptional season and I very much hope you enjoy this special collection of the many magical moments from 2025.

GLOBAL CIRCUIT SOARS TO NEW HEIGHTS

It is a show jumping circuit like no other and in 2025 the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL again took the sport to phenomenal new heights. The sensational global journey spanned continents bringing excitement to fans, horse lovers and new followers worldwide. The best horses and riders in the world were guaranteed to be in action at every stage, providing unmissable moments of supreme talent. The pressure was unrelenting as GCL team and LGCT riders fought event by event for the prestige of being crowned champions. Guests from around the world experienced exquisite hospitality in iconic destinations from stunning cities to magical Riviera resorts. The 2025 cocktail effortlessly blended top sport, elegance, unique venues and thrilling entertainment. 2026 is just moments away!

Jane Richard & Legend SMH

EDITORIAL

AN EXCEPTIONAL 2025 SEASON LONGINES

CELEBRATES EQUESTRIAN EXCELLENCE ACROSS SEVENTEEN MAGNIFICENT DESTINATIONS.

As the Title Partner, Official Timekeeper, and Official Watch of the Longines Global Champions Tour, Longines witnessed another extraordinary year of equestrian excellence as the world’s finest riders and horses competed across a calendar of prestigious venues. Throughout the season, from February’s opening in Doha to November’s climactic playoffs in Prague, Longines accompanied the sport’s elite through 17 destinations spanning four continents. The Swiss watchmaker’s unwavering commitment to equestrian sport was reflected not only in its precise timekeeping but also in its continued support of the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix at each spectacular venue.

This remarkable journey commenced at Doha’s distinguished Al Shaqab Equestrian Centre, where elite combinations set the standard for what would prove to be an unforgettable season. The tour then travelled to Mexico City and Shanghai, where the world’s finest athletes delivered performances of extraordinary quality and precision.

The European leg commenced in magnificent fashion in Madrid, where Longines, as the Official Timekeeper of the event, ensured every crucial second was captured with unparalleled precision. The tour’s enhanced presence in France and along the French Riviera brought more glamour to the 2025 season, with stops in Paris, Cannes and St Tropez showcasing the very best of show jumping against breathtaking backdrops on the Seine and the Mediterranean. This section of the tour culminated in Monaco, where the legendary Port Hercule once again provided its spectacular setting for the Grand Prix. During this prestigious leg, Longines reaffirmed its support for the showjumping stars of tomorrow by celebrating the victory of Team Paneraj & Partner Estate at the Longines Pro-Am Cup. This trial allows an amateur and professional rider to compete together for the coveted title, with a focus on speed and agility.

The championship race continued its global journey through celebrated destinations, including Rome, Rabat, London’s historic Royal Hospital Chelsea and exciting new venues in New York and Vienna. At the events in Valkenswaard and Riesenbeck, Longines was proud to highlight its brand-new model, the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925 - a timepiece that connects a legacy of horological innovation with the contemporary needs of global travellers.

From the New York stage until the end of the season, the Swiss watch brand also introduced a model from the redesigned PrimaLuna collection. This refined timepiece speaks to those who value genuine elegance born of impeccable craftsmanship. Embodying tradition, elegance, and performance, it resonates not only with equestrians and enthusiasts but all who appreciate timeless design and exceptional artistry.

After months of intense competition, the Longines Global Champions Tour reached its crescendo with the Finals in Riyadh. The Saudi Arabian capital provided a fitting stage for the penultimate chapter of the season, where the world’s finest combinations competed for crucial championship points and the honour of securing their positions in the ultimate showdown.

The season concluded with the spectacular Global Champions Playoffs in Prague, where the year’s most accomplished riders gathered for the ultimate test of equestrian excellence.

VALKENSWAARD

LONDON (GBR)

VALKENSWAARD (NED)

RIESENBECK (GER)

PRAGUE (CZE)

PARIS (FRA) MONACO (MON)

VIENNA (AUT)

ROME (ITA)

MADRID (ESP) ST-TROPEZ (FRA) CANNES (FRA)

SHANGHAI (CHN)

RABAT (MRC)

VIENNA 26 - 28 SEP 13

DOHA (QAT)

RIYADH (KSA)

GCL TEAMS 2025

DOHA FALCONS

CANNES STARS

POWERED BY CARPE DIEM EQUESTRIAN TEAM

MADRID IN MOTION

NEW YORK EMPIRE

MEXICO AMIGOS

PARIS PANTHERS

POWERED BY H5 STABLES

ISTANBUL WARRIORS

MONACO COMETS

RIESENBECK INTERNATIONAL

ROME GLADIATORS

POWERED BY CAVALLERIA TOSCANA

SHANGHAI SWANS

ST. TROPEZ PIRATES

POWERED

BASEL COSMOPOLITANS

ANDREAS SCHOU

MICHAEL DUFFY

JANA WARGERS

ZASCHA NYGAARD

MARLON MÓDOLO ZANOTELLI

GÉRALDINE STRAUMANN

CANNES STARS

TEAM SPONSORS

ITA GIULIA MARTINENGO MARQUET

NATALIE DEAN

FRIEDERIKE MEYER -ZIMMERMANN

DOHA FALCONS

TEAM SPONSORS

/// GCL TEAM 2025

ISTANBUL WARRIORS

TEAM SPONSOR

ABDEL SAÏD HENRIK VON ECKERMANN

OLIVER FLETCHER

MADRID IN MOTION

TEAM SPONSORS

MANUEL FERNANDEZ SARO

VICTOR BETTENDORF

EDUARDO ÁLVAREZ AZNAR

KIM EMMEN

MAIKEL VAN DER VLEUTEN

JACK WHITAKER

/// GCL TEAM 2025

POWERED

BY H5 STABLES

TEAM SPONSORS

PETRONELLA ANDERSSON

ZOE HANK CONTER

KENDRA CLARICIA BRINKOP

EDUARDO PEREIRA DE MENEZES

CARLOS HANK GUERREIRO KOEN VEREECKE

EMILIE CONTER

/// GCL TEAM 2025

MONACO COMETS

POWERED BY IRON DAMES

JOLY

TEAM SPONSORS

JEANNE

NEW YORK EMPIRE

BERTRAM ALLEN

DENIS LYNCH

MICHEAL PENDER

OLIVIER PERREAU

TEAM SPONSORS

PARIS PANTHERS

TEAM SPONSORS

CLARA PEZZOLI

CELINE SCHOONBROODT DE AZEVEDO

ALEXA FERRER

EUGENIO GRIMALDI

LUIZ FELIPE CORTIZO GONÇALVES DE AZEVEDO FILHO

LUIZ FELIPE NETO DE AZEVEDO

GUIDO GRIMALDI

MARIANA FRAUCHES CHAVES

U25

/// GCL TEAM 2025

PRAGUE LIONS

TEAM SPONSORS

NIELS

PIETER

THIBEAU

/// GCL TEAM 2025

RIESENBECK INTERNATIONAL

POWERED BY HORSE GYM

TEAM SPONSORS

KUTSCHER EMANUELE CAMILLI CHRISTIAN KUKUK

/// GCL TEAM 2025

ROME GLADIATORS

POWERED BY CAVALLERIA TOSCANA

TEAM SPONSORS

MARIA GABRIELA BRUGAL GASSO

JOHN WHITAKER

EMANUELE GAUDIANO

NADJA PETER STEINER

SCANDINAVIAN VIKINGS

TEAM SPONSORS

FRA

LARA TRYBA

CZE

SARA VINGRALKOVA NED

SHANGHAI SWANS

TEAM SPONSORS

MAX KÜHNER

DANIEL DEUSSER

CHRISTIAN AHLMANN

BEN MAHER

ANTOINE ERMANN

KATHARINA RHOMBERG

U25

ST. TROPEZ PIRATES

DUARTE SEABRA

GRÉGORY COTTARD

PHILIPPE ROZIER

TEAM SPONSORS

MAX WACHMAN

TOM WACHMAN

THIBAULT PHILIPPAERTS

MARIANO MARTINEZ BASTIDA

/// GCL TEAM 2025

STOCKHOLM HEARTS

TEAM SPONSORS

IÑIGO LOPEZ DE LA OSA FRANCO

CHN QINYU PANG

CAROLINE REHOFF PEDERSEN

U25

VALKENSWAARD UNITED

TEAM SPONSORS

OLIVER LAZARUS

JOHN WHITAKER

INGRID GJELSTEN

MARCUS EHNING

Gilles Thomas & Luna van het Dennehof

LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

DOHA

The 2025 season blasted off in spectacular style at Longines Arena at Al Shaqab launching another extraordinary show jumping odyssey across the world. Anticipation was high as the 17 stage circuit kick started beneath the magnificent architecture of the world class equestrian arena. The scene was set with luxurious VIP Hospitality and high quality facilities for visitors. It was first class treatment all the way for the world’s greatest riders and horses intent on making their mark early in the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL Championships. Cannes Stars Powered by Iron Dames made a ruthless early move to win the opening GCL with only one time penalty against their stunning performance. The Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Doha was breathtaking. Abdel Saïd and Bonne Amie scored a second consecutive victory in a masterclass of speed and precision beating Daniel Deusser and Gangster VH Noddevelt into secondo place and Abdulraman Alrajhi and Ventago into third. QATAR 27 FEB - 1 MAR ‘25

Luiz Felipe Neto de Azevedo & Pandora Boy Z © Lukasz Kowalski

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Jassim Al Thani & Cattleya Plassay

Simon Delestre & Jiamo VDS © Ahmed Al Mawaali

H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Jassim Al Thani & Gabbana

“In line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030, sport plays a pivotal role in Qatar’s remarkable progress across all sectors, with the aim of establishing the country as a key destination for hosting major international sporting events. Longines Global Champions Tour is a central component of this vision, shining a spotlight on our enduring passion for sport in general and for equestrianism and the Arabian horse in particular.”

RASHID AL KAABI CHAIRMAN OF THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Julien Anquetin & Farah Tame

Sheikh Tamim Bin Joaan Al Thani & Carport

H.E. Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani

MOHAMMED JABER AL-KHAYARIN

EVENT DIRECTOR

“We are proud to host the best horses, riders and equestrian enthusiasts from all over the world to participate in this global competition, which also complies with the Qatar National Vision 2030 to modernise whilst preserving heritage, traditions and values, and urging our society to engage in equestrian sports.”

Mohammed Jaber Al-Khayarin © Lukasz Kowalski

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Jassim Al Thani

Iñigo Lopez de la Osa Franco & Jade

Eduardo Álvarez Aznar & Legend T

WINNING TEAM

SOPHIE HINNERS

JANNE FRIEDERIKE MEYER-ZIMMERMANN & IRON DAMES MY PRINS & IRON DAMES DUBAI DU CEDRE

Cannes Stars, Prague Lions, Monaco Comets, Mohammed Jaber Al-Khayarin, Bader M Al Darwish, Jan Tops

Edwina Tops Alexander, Jeanne Sadran, Deborah Mayer, Sophie Hinners, Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann

DEBORAH MAYER

“It’s an amazing start to the 2025 championship, and winning two years in a row is outstanding. As Jan rightfully said, the round was extremely difficult, with no double clears. To have the honor of standing here with two fantastic teams - Cannes Stars and Monaco Comets - both on the podium in the opening round is exceptional, and I’m extremely proud.”

Edwina Tops-Alexander & Fellow Castlefield

Jeanne Sadran, Ioli Mytilineou, Edwina Tops Alexander

CANNES STARS AND MONACO COMETS POWERED BY IRON DAMES

“With 17 teams competing in GCL this year, the level of the sport is extremely high. Despite today’s difficult courses, round two was really serious jumping. For the Cannes Stars Powered by Iron Dames to win back-to-back is an incredible achievement, and I want to congratulate both the team and Deborah. Additionally, seeing the Monaco Comets - also powered by Iron Dames - reach the podium as a brand-new team is remarkable.”

JAN TOPS

Abdel Saïd & Bonne Amie

WINNER LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

GRAND PRIX OF DOHA & BONNE AMIE

ABDEL SAÏD

2ND PLACE

3RD PLACE

DANIEL DEUSSER & GANGSTER VH NODDEVELT

ABDULRAHMAN ALRAJHI & VENTAGO

Urs Schiendorfer, Abdel Saïd

ABDEL SAÏD

WINNER

“This week, I was here alone with just my two horses, so I really wanted to focus purely on the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix. I knew Bonne was in great shape. When I walked the course today I was like wow - you don’t come across courses like this every week. I’m just so incredibly proud of her today and thank you to the team for this incredible event here in Doha!”

DANIEL DEUSSER

2ND PLACE

“I was really happy today, I was early to go and did a very good jump off I thought. Abdel was a little later, he could watch what I did and he did one stride less from two to three, was a little bit quicker - that’s the sport nevertheless and I’m very, very happy with Gangsta today.”

ABDULRAHMAN ALRAJHI

3RD PLACE

“It’s been an incredible day. I’ve been so close with Ventago but never quite there, so I’m thrilled to finally stand on a Longines Global Champions Tour podium! Having nine riders in the jump-off shows the top level of the sport. It was an absolute joy to ride, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the amazing support team behind me and Ventago.”

Abdulrahman Alrajhi, Daniel Deusser, Abdel Saïd © Lukasz Kowalski

Daniel Deusser, Abdel Saïd, Abdulrahman Alrajhi, Hamad Bin Abdulrahman Al-Attiyah, Jan Tops, H.E. Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS:

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER:

KOWALSKI, AHMED AL MAAWALI

PHOTO EDITORS:

LGCT DOHA 2025

LJUBA BUZZOLA, STEFANO GRASSO

LUKASZ

CARLOTTA ANDREA BURACCHI BRESCIANI, SECCHI IMAGES

LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

MEXICO CITY

PRESENTED BY GNP MEXICO JUMPING 27 - 30 MAR ‘25

MEXICO

Colour! Lights! Action! One of the most vibrant events of the Longines Global Champions Tour unfolded 2,000 metres above sea level in dynamic Mexico City. The stunning venue of Campo Marte was filled with families and international guests for an unmissable weekend. The grandstands and hospitality lounges buzzed with an electrifying atmosphere as fans enjoyed top sport and entertainment including the much-love Mariachi band. The GCL saw a titanic battle. Shanghai Swans were victorious with faultless and formidable precision. On form Cannes Stars Powered by Iron Dames secured second place - and top of the overall ranking - with Riesenbeck International Powered by Horse Gym in third. Against an elite international field, Emanuele Camilli took his debut Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix win on board Chacco’s Girlstar after a thrilling nine-rider jump off. With Jörne Sprehe and Hot Easy in second, the final podium spot was seized by a determined Christian Ahlmann riding Dourkhan Hero Z.

Nadja Peter Steiner & Mila

Alvaro Arrieta Konyay, Eduardo Àlvarez, Aznar

“The Longines Global Champions Tour Presented by GNP Mexico Jumping is a very special competition with the best crowd in the world that drives the Mexicans every year to want to do their biggest and best.”

CARLOS HANK GUERREIRO

MEXICO AMIGOS POWERED BY H5 STABLES

Carlos Hank Guerreiro & H5 Shaq Attack

Iñigo, Iñigo and Francesca Lopez de la Osa

Martina Franco Stephan & Ecuador de Beaufour

Efe Siyahi

Sara Vingralkova & Naila v’t Merelsnest

Eduardo Pereira De Menezes & H5 Ozzy vd Bisschop, Carlos Hank Gonzàlez

Sergio Nieto Del Rio, Jan Tops

Jorge Matte Capdevila & CCS Uriko

KATHARINA RHOMBERG

MAX KÜHNER & CUMA 5

& EIC COOLEY

JUMP THE Q

Shanghai Swans, Cannes Stars, Riesenbeck International, Luis Cabanas Godino, José Manuel Bas Álvarez, Juan Manuel Cossio, Jan Tops

Edwina Tops-Alexander & Corelli de Mies

“It’s like a dream - riding here at this incredible venue, at such an amazing show, and winning? It’s just incredible!”

KATHARINA RHOMBERG

SHANGHAI SWANS

Eric van der Vleuten, Eduardo Àlvarez, Aznar

Katharina Rhomberg, Maximilian Weishaupt, Marco Kutscher

Nicolas Pizarro & Pia Contra

GRAND PRIX OF MEXICO CITY

2ND PLACE

3RD PLACE

EMANUELE CAMILLI & CHACCO’S GIRLSTAR

Emanuele Camilli & Chacco’s Girlstar JÖRNE SPREHE & HOT EASY

EMANUELE CAMILLI WINNER

“I was last to go, and I knew that the jump-off was very fast - I took all the risk and I was lucky that it went my way today. I didn’t think so much apart from going full gas the whole way. This show is fantastic, the crowd are amazing - I think this is my new favourite show.”

JÖRNE SPREHE

2ND PLACE

“It is so much fun to ride in front of this crowd. She is such a quick mare, but being up against Emanuele, who had already won on the first day, it was always going to come down to luck!”

JÉRÔME GUERY

3RD PLACE

“I don’t remember the last time I rode a jump-off so fast! But with the atmosphere here, the public, and each rider getting quicker and quicker, it was so exciting to be part of. If I had to ride this class again, I wouldn’t change a thing - I’m so happy with my horse!”

Emanuele Camilli & Chacco’s Girlstar

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS:

LGCT MEXICO 2025

LJUBA BUZZOLA, STEFANO GRASSO

PHOTO EDITORS:

NICO VILLANTI, SECCHI IMAGES

LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

SHANGHAI

2 - 4 MAY ‘25

The world class venue of Shanghai Juss International Equestrian Centre hosted stage three of the 2025 Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL. The eyes of the equestrian world were on the dynamic city, which pulsates with incredible energy night and day. China has seen a significant growth in show jumping since LGCT’s landmark debut. The cutting edge venue welcomed a sell-out crowd creating a thrilling atmosphere. Expectations were high for the home team in the GCL and Shanghai Swans - packed with elite heavyweight talentpulled out incredible performances when it mattered to secure victory. The Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Shanghai came down to a truly electrifying duel between Scott Brash and Hello Chadora Lady and Gilles Thomas riding Luna van het Dennehof. Ice cool Brash triumphed with a razor thin margin delighting the passionate fans. Edwina TopsAlexander was top of the overall ranking with Thomas and Brash close behind.

Patrick Yang, Cheng Keqiang, Jan Tops, Song Hui, Zhong Guowei, Zhao Ningfeng

Joyce Yu, Pan Honglan

Anastasia Nielsen & Dark Chocolate

“We are incredibly grateful to our Title Partner and Official Timekeeper, Longines, our partners Juss Sports, and the entire local team whose hard work, vision, and dedication have made this event possible. Their commitment continues to raise the bar for what this sport can achieve in China and on the global stage.”

JAN TOPS

Edwina Tops-Alexander & Fellow Castlefield

Edwina Tops-Alexander

Nicola Philippaerts

Ines Joly & Crack d’Aiguilly Z

Agata and Efe Siyahi, Mike Kawai

Guido Grimaldi & Messi

SHANGHAI

MAX KÜHNER BEN MAHER & EIC UP TOO JACCO BLUE & DALLAS VEGAS BATILLY

Max Kühner & EIC Up Too Jacco Blue, Ben Maher & Dallas Vegas Batilly

MAX KÜHNER

“Being here in Shanghai and taking the lead of the Championship is something special. This incredible venue that has been built for horse sport in China, it is an outstanding place and is really a special honour.”

BEN MAHER

“There were a lot of teams on four faults and you never quite know what is going to happen with the teams on zero… But I said to Max before I went in, start with a positive attitude and keep it a little bit quick. My round all went to plan, and I think it also set Max off in a good stead and he emulated my round - a little bit quicker on me, putting enough pressure on the teams ahead.”

SHANGHAI SWANS

Gilles Thomas, Marcus Ehning, Max Kühner, Ben Maher, Robert Murphy, Scott Brash

Gilles Thomas & Luna van het Dennehof

GRAND PRIX OF SHANGHAI

WINNER LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

2ND PLACE

3RD PLACE

SCOTT BRASH & HELLO CHADORA LADY

Scott Brash

GILLES THOMAS & LUNA VAN HET DENNEHOF

EDUARDO ÁLVAREZ AZNAR & LEGEND

SCOTT BRASH WINNER

“There really are incredible facilities at this venue, which always brings out the best in the sport. And today was a very well built track, it was tough but fair. I walked the course and I wasn’t sure how many clears there would be but that shows the standard of horse and riders that are here in Shanghai.”

GILLES THOMAS

2ND PLACE

“I had a really good round with my mare Luna in the jump off, she is so super careful so I always need to be really accurate, but the forward stride of a jump off really suits her - she doesn’t like to wait. Now being second in the championship is a nice extra for today, but we have only had three stages so there is a lot of jumping to do.”

EDUARDO ÁLVAREZ AZNAR

3RD PLACE

“From the first day I have felt him in super shape here in Shanghai. Today was a fantastic jump off, really great sport, many clear rounds… So I thought it was going to be really, really quick. I believed a lot in my horse, so I knew I should keep a good rhythm, turn up tight and then in the end I was only one second behind, and I am really, really happy with the performance today.”

Scott Brash & Hello_Chadora Lady

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS:

LGCT SHANGHAI 2025

LJUBA BUZZOLA, STEFANO GRASSO

PHOTO EDITORS: NICO VILLANTI, SECCHI IMAGES

Jack Xie, Guo Jianfei, Wu Jincheng, Gilles Thomas, Scott Brash, Eduardo Alvarez Aznar, Xie Dong, Xu Bin, Zhong Guowei, Jan Tops

LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

MADRID

SPAIN 16 - 18 MAY 2025

The best show jumpers in the world descended on the Spanish capital for a scintillating weekend of top sport. The beautiful grass arena at the prestigious Club de Campo Villa de Madrid was the perfect stage for the fourth showdown of 2025. Spanish fans filled the grandstands and lawns creating a thrilling atmosphere. Despite high hopes for the home team Madrid In Motion Presented by Marqués de Riscal in the GCL, it was to be Valkenswaard United’s day - repeating their 2024 success - after a heart-stopping duel with Shanghai Swans. The Swans took second place and extended their overall ranking lead with St. Tropez Pirates third. Fans were on the edge of their seats as a lightning fast jump unfolded in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Madrid. With exceptional speed and skill veteran Marco Kutscher and Aventador S took the prestigious win followed by Hans-Dieter Dreher and Elysium with Pieter Devos and Casual DV Z in third place.

Marta Ortega Pérez and family

Alice Wachman & Killarney

Andreas Schou & Napoli VH Nederassenthof

Alvaro Arrieta Konyay, Juan Carlos Vera

“Once again, the city of Madrid and the Club de Campo Villa de Madrid have the honor of being the Spanish venue for this elite circuit. And in 2025, two of the most representative races of the event will continue to be the Copa de S.M. El Rey and the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Madrid.”

JUAN CARLOS VERA PRÓ MANAGER OF CLUB DE CAMPO VILLA DE MADRID

Olivier Sadran, Ioli Mytilineou, Maxine van Molecot, Antoine Ermann

Sara Maria Hank Guerreiro

Thomas Straumann, Andreas Schou

Alejandra Abando & Chic and Go

Kendra Claricia Brinkop & Enrico de la Pomme

Iñigo Lopez De La Osa Franco & Jade

Katharina Peter, Johannes Heinrichs

Géraldine Straumann & Melusina

Valkenswaard United, Shanghai Swans, St. Tropez Pirates, Juan Carlos Vera, Alvaro Arrieta Konyay, Jan Tops

Hans-Dieter Dreher & Elysium, Gilles Thomas & Ermitage Kalone

Tom Wachman & Tabasco de Toxandria Z

GILLES THOMAS

“We all came here with the same goal, bringing our best horses. It was not so easy to decide who was going to ride for the team in round 2, as Marcus Ehning also has his good horse here Coolio 4, and jumped clear. In the end in round 2 he didn’t ride, but he really helped us in the warm up.”

Tess Carmichael, Milena Pappas and the Shanghai Swans team

Gilles Thomas, Hans-Dieter Dreher

“It is remarkable the fact that three Spanish riders participated in the Team League with special presence of two of them in the Madrid in Motion team: one of them Eduardo Álvarez Aznar and his horse Rokfeller de Pleville, starred in one of the most emotional moments with the retirement of Roki in the grass arena in which he has carved extraordinary moments that have made vibrate the enthusiastic public that always fills these magnificent facilities.”

LUIS CABANAS GODINO

OXER SPORT VICE PRESIDENT

Eduardo Álvarez Aznar & Rokfeller de Pleville Bois Margot

GRAND PRIX OF MADRID

2ND PLACE

3RD PLACE

MARCO KUTSCHER & AVENTADOR S

Marco Kutscher & Aventador S

MARCO KUTSCHER

WINNER

“I am very happy with our result today. Aventador S gave everything, and the course was challenging but fair. The atmosphere here in Madrid is always special - the crowd’s support is incredible. It’s a pleasure to ride in such an environment.”

HANS-DIETER DREHER

2ND PLACE

“It was a really interesting jump off – I didn’t have a great start, I was really deep into number two, so I had to do an extra stride to fence three, but my horse jumped really good. It is really an unbelievable show and I couldn’t be more happy.”

PIETER DEVOS

3RD PLACE

“Madrid is a fantastic show I always enjoy coming here. It was great sport today and I’m super pleased with the result. Looking forward to an exciting rest of the season!”

Hans-Dieter Dreher & Elysium

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS:

LGCT MADRID 2025

LJUBA BUZZOLA, FILIPPO GABUTTI

PHOTO EDITORS:

NICO VILLANTI, SECCHI IMAGES

LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

CANNES

5 -7 JUNE ‘25

The first of the glamorous Riviera events of the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL sprung into action in Cannes. A glittering cast of the world’s top riders and horses were on parade for electrifying sport by the Mediterranean. Just as Hollywood’s finest walk the red carpet on the Croisette each year, the elite of the world of show jumping gathered for the latest championship battle. After a mesmerising contest in the GCL team competition, and to the delight of the crowd, it was a double Riviera triumph with St. Tropez Pirates winning ahead of the all-female Cannes Stars Powered by Iron Dames and Madrid In Motion in third. In front of a sell-out crowd, Harrie Smolders and the sensational Monaco were victorious in the LGCT Grand Prix Presented by La Ville de Cannes narrowly beating speedy Frenchman Simon Delestre riding Cayman Jolly Jumper and Maikel van der Vleuten riding O’Bailey VH Brouwershof N.O.P. in the prestigious class.

Georgina Harvey Lazarus, Oliver Lazarus

Claudia Rothermere & Imposant van de Renger

Cem Siyahi

“After 43 years of sheer joy shared with you all, the time has come for me to hand over the organization to the GC team, under the leadership of Jan Tops and the event’s new President, Anne Botella. There is no doubt that, with their professionalism, the Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes will continue to shine for many years to come under the lights of the Croisette.”

FRANÇOIS BOUREY

FOUNDER OF CANNES INTERNATIONAL JUMPING

Mariano Martinez Bastida & Belano vd Wijnhoeve Z, François Bourey, Anne Botella

Julia Harveagres Lynch, Eve Jobs

Matteo Giunti, Avner Kass, Alessandro Ambrosino, Jonathan Sitzia

Oliver Lazarus & Conbalthago PS

Iñigo Lopez de la Osa Franco, Jack Doohan

Lorenzo De Luca

Guido Grimaldi & Messi 7

Luiz Felipe Cortizo Gonçalvez De Azevedo Filho & Hermes van de Vrombautshoeve

St. Tropez Pirates, Cannes Stars, Madrid In Motion, Anne Botella, Jan Tops

Sophie Hinners & Iron Dames My Prins

Jos Lansink, John Magnier

DUARTE SEABRA

“I think we know the formula… we just need one of the Wachmans in our team. Last time in Madrid we had Tom, and this week we had Max… so it doesn’t matter which one - i think that’s the key now to a podium!”

ST. TROPEZ PIRATES

Duarte Seabra & Dourados 2

Jorge Ferreira, Duarte Seabra

Max Wachman & Lexington

DAVID LISNARD

CANNES

MAYOR, PRESIDENT

OF THE CANNES LÉRINS AGGLOMERATION

“Cannes, the capital of outdoor sports, celebrates once again excellence, style and the unique bond between man and horse. I appreciate the work of the organizers and I am proud that our city is becoming more and more a place for elegant sports.”

GRAND PRIX OF CANNES

HARRIE SMOLDERS & MONACO

3RD

David Lisnard, Anne Botella, Florian Cohen, Simon Delestre, Harrie Smolders, Maikel van der Vleuten, François Bourey, Jan Tops

HARRIE SMOLDERS

WINNER

“The atmosphere is unbelievable here in the evening with the crowd, the horses also feel this atmosphere and they give everything they have, we saw a very big track today with 10 out of 40 [in the jump off], that was the game plan of Uliano and it worked out for him... it was exciting right until the last rider and the last jump.”

SIMON DELESTRE

2ND PLACE

”Honestly I love to ride in front of my home crowd, they support you, they push you, they are fighting for you, and it really is a fantastic sensation… Hopefully one time I can take the win because I think this is the third time for second place.”

MAIKEL VAN DER VLEUTEN

3RD PLACE

“I knew even if I had been one or two seconds quicker, the last two riders would’ve beaten me with a clear round. So in this case I have to be very happy with third place. Congrats to Harrie, my teammate, he was fantastic today… He deserved the win.”

Simon Delestre, Harrie Smolders, Maikel van der Vleuten

LGCT CANNES 2025

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS: FILIPPO GABUTTI, STEFANO GRASSO

PHOTO EDITORS: NICO VILLANTI, SECCHI IMAGES

LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

RAMATUELLE, ST. TROPEZ

FRANCE 12 -14 JUNE ‘25

A short cruise along the Mediterranean coastline to Ramatuelle, St. Tropez for a sparkling mixture of scintillating sport and superb hospitality. A stylish crowd adorned the VIP Lounges and enjoyed fine wines, champagne and delicious locally inspired cuisine. A chic shopping experience awaited visitors before the sporting action got underway in the beautiful destination. Beneath sunny skies the GCL team competition was intense and packed with drama. Ultimately Valkenswaard United’s Hans-Dieter Dreher and the shooting star Gilles Thomas were glorious in their second win of the season beating Cannes Stars Powered by Iron Dames and Riesenbeck International Powered by Horse Gym. Against the stunning backdrop of Pampelonne Beach three of the fastest riders in the world locked horns in a lightning fast jump off. Scott Brash and Hello Chadora Lady clinched the top spot facing down Kent Farrington and Toulayna and Julien Epaillard on Donatello d’Auge.

Emma Bodier & Elina de Grandry, Pascal Frey, Frederic Mairesse, Denis Monticolo

Ines Joly

Edwina Tops-Alexander

Charlene Bastone & Newbridge’s Gitender, Megane Fusini, Leila Hamoum, Denis Monticolo

“From its charming town to its sunbaked beaches, there is no better place in the world than Ramatuelle to enjoy the sport that we all love.“

DENIS MONTICOLO EVENT DIRECTOR

Katrin Eckermann & Chao Lee

Milena Pappas & Toulanda degli Assi, Denis Monticolo

Christian Ahlmann & Untouched LB

Helly Kass

“Just a stone’s throw from the shore, magic happens every year with the installation of the ephemeral village created for this occasion. Luxury, glamour and high-level sport meeting together, respectful of the exceptional natural character of the Pampelonne bay.”

ROLAND BRUNO

RAMATUELLE MAYOR

Duarte Seabra, Filipe Herculano

Victoria and Geir Gulliksen

Leila Garzillo, Sofia Sajonia Coburgo, Sara Tanganelli, Allegra Verrazzani

Edwina Tops-Alexander, Chloé, Julia and Jan Tops

RAMATUELLE, ST. TROPEZ

HANS-DIETER DREHER GILLES THOMAS & QALISTA DN & ELYSIUM

Hans-Dieter Dreher & Elysium

GILLES THOMAS

“In Madrid I had Luna and Ermitage, and now here with Qalista, she is a very good horse and I had a very good feeling but the first time you never quite know - today she did fantastic! I must add with the double clear of Hansi [Hans-Dieter Dreher], the credit must go to him for our podium today.”

Peter Aregger

Gilles Thomas

GRAND PRIX OF RAMATUELLE, ST. TROPEZ

2ND PLACE

3RD PLACE

SCOTT BRASH & HELLO CHADORA LADY

Scott Brash & Hello Chadora Lady

KENT FARRINGTON & TOULAYNA

JULIEN EPAILLARD & DONATELLO D’AUGE

SCOTT BRASH

WINNER

“There are very enthusiastic crowds, always great to compete here at the Longines Global Champions Tour. As for Hello Chadora Lady, she gives you so much confidence. Because she’s always seeing you, she’s always wanting to jump for you, you know, so it’s just about containing that energy that she has and, yeah, thankfully, it paid off today.”

KENT FARRINGTON

2ND PLACE

“We certainly had to take some risks today, it was a very fast class, Scott went really fast, I thought I could catch him - that first line I probably needed to do one less stride because he had such a great round today.”

JULIEN EPAILLARD

3RD PLACE

“I prefer for sure first, and maybe second, but no, my horse is coming back very well, and I am really happy. I lost a little bit of time on the vertical before the six strides, maybe I could have taken a bit more risk, but if someone last night had told me I would’ve been third, I would’ve signed for that, so no, very happy.”

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS:

LGCT RAMATUELLE, ST. TROPEZ 2025

FILIPPO GABUTTI, LJUBA BUZZOLA, STEFANO SECCHI

PHOTO EDITORS:

NICO VILLANTI, SECCHI IMAGES

LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

PARIS

20 - 22 JUNE ‘25

The iconic Eiffel Tower was the unique backdrop to the Longines Global Champions TourLongines Paris Eiffel Jumping in the heart of the French capital. As well as the truly sensational destination for world class show jumping, the event was infused with special ingredients from gourmet cuisine to flavours of art, culture and lively entertainment. The beautiful VIP Hospitality Lounge offered international guests breathtaking views to the Eiffel Tower and ringside seats for the very best in show jumping in the arena. The GCL team showdown was a thriller with Istanbul Warriors Powered by Carpe Diem Equestrian Team securing a fantastic victory only a hair’s breadth ahead of the formidable Valkenswaard United squad who were followed by a valiant effort from Prague Lions Powered by Czech Equestrian Team. The Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris again delivered exceptional sport. On form youngster Gilles Thomas and Ermitage Kalone triumphed ahead of American Lillie Keenan riding Fasther and Denis Lynch on board Mr Boombastic.

VIRGINIE COUPÉRIE-EIFFEL

FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT LONGINES PARIS EIFFEL JUMPING

“For eleven years now, the Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping has made the City of Light a unique stage where sport, culture and emotion meet. Created in 2014 as a tribute to my parents, my father, a horse enthusiast, and my mother, great-granddaughter of Gustave Eiffel, this dream came to life and today the magic is still alive.”

Jessica Springsteen & Cayman de Poteau Z

“With its dedicated village on the Champ-de-Mars, the event also invites everyone to step into the behind-the-scenes world of this demanding discipline, and enjoy exhibitions, demonstrations, and activities for all ages.”

ANNE HIDALGO

MAYOR OF PARIS

Roger Yves Bost & Ballerine du Vilpion

François Hollande and Jeanne

Jan and Julia Tops

Virginie Coupérie-Eiffel, Jessica Springsteen

Carla Bruni Sarkozy

Mrs Charlotte Casiraghi

Virginie Coupérie-Eiffel, Marcel Rozier, Abdel Saïd, Coco Coupérie-Eiffel

Louise Sadran & Unforgettable Damvil © Jessica Rodrigues

Marcus Ehning & Priam du Roset

WINNING TEAM

ISTANBUL WARRIORS

POWERED BY CARPE DIEM EQUESTRIAN TEAM

ABDEL SAÏD HENRIK VON ECKERMANN

& MINUTE MAN & QUAKER BRIMBELLES Z

Istanbul Warriors, Valkenswaard United, Prague Lions, Jan Tops, Valérie Decamp, Stéphanie Debette, Virginie Coupérie-Eiffel

Abdel Saïd & Quaker Brimbelles Z

EFE SIYAHI

“I can’t remember the last time I jumped around like a 10-year-old boy while celebrating watching the TV. I couldn’t be more proud of our team.”

ABDEL SAÏD

“We came to Paris having spoken together and with team owner Efe to make our plan. Teamwork... It’s all strategic, you can say what you want but you have to think, you have to talk and you all have to push in the same direction. You can have the best riders with the best horses but if they don’t communicate it doesn’t always go your way.”

ISTANBUL WARRIORS

POWERED BY CARPE DIEM EQUESTRIAN TEAM

ISTANBUL WARRIORS

POWERED BY CARPE DIEM EQUESTRIAN TEAM

Marcus Ehning, Abdel Saïd, Henrik von Eckermann, Niels Bruynseels

Lillie Keenan & Fasther

Gilles Thomas & Ermitage Kalone

GRAND PRIX OF PARIS

GILLES THOMAS & ERMITAGE KALONE

2ND PLACE

3RD PLACE

Virginie Coupérie-Eiffel, Jan Tops, Lillie Keenan, Gilles Thomas, Bertrand Delvert, Denis Lynch

GILLES THOMAS

WINNER

“Before I went in, I knew that there was one quick combination to beat, so I had to decide if I went in to win or for the podium and stay clear, but Niels Bruynseels convinced me it was beatable… So I went for it.”

LILLIE KEENAN 2ND PLACE

“I didn’t know if I would ever make it back here with him again, he suffered a couple of injuries along the way, he’s a real fighter and honestly he feels better than ever. To be beaten by arguably the best horse in the world is a pretty great day.”

DENIS LYNCH 3RD PLACE

“A fantastic atmosphere, but always the French are, they’re very knowledgeable and real horse country.”

Gilles Thomas & Ermitage Kalone

LGCT PARIS 2025

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS: FILIPPO GABUTTI, STEFANO GRASSO

PHOTO EDITORS: NICO VILLANTI, SECCHI IMAGES

Lillie Keenan, Gilles Thomas, Denis Lynch

LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

MONACO

PRINCIPALITY OF MONACO 3 - 5 JULY ‘25

The unique destination of Monaco’s Port Hercule provided electrifying show jumping combined beautifully with a Mediterranean vibe. The highly anticipated event was under the patronage of HSH Prince Albert II and HRH Princess Caroline of Hanover with Honorary President Mrs Charlotte Casiraghi. Nestled alongside the famous yacht harbour beneath the fairytale Palace, all was set for a sporting and social extravaganza. In the GCL the dynamic Valkenswaard United team tightened the screws to take their latest victory with new team Basel Cosmopolitans taking an impressive second place ahead of Stockholm Hearts Powered by H&M We Love Horses. It was a star-studded starting grid for the €1.5 million LGCT Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco. In the high stakes battle French speed demon Simon Delestre and Cayman Jolly Jumper were unbeatable despite a brave effort from Harry Charles on Sherlock and Kim Emmen riding Imagine N.O.P.. Gilles Thomas retained his overall ranking lead but his rivals were closing in.

DIANE FISSORE

PRESIDENT MONTE-CARLO INTERNATIONAL JUMPING

“Each year, we take on the challenge of transforming Port Hercule into a ephemeral venue for an exceptional show jumping competition. Over the course of three days, the world’s top riders and horses will gather on one of the most prestigious courses offering views of yachts, Casino, Princely Palace and in the background the blue of the sea.”

Diane Fissore, Mrs Charlotte Casiraghi

Mariana Frauches Chaves & Pedro van de Barlebuis

Florian Cohen, Jane Richard, Marie Eder Ferrero, Benjamin Manoukian

“Every year, this event brings exceptional quality that we owe to the participation of the best riders in the world and the hard work of teams who each year produce an event even more remarkable than the last. I am happy and proud to present one of these highlights: the Longines Pro-Am Cup. This event brings together professional and amateur riders for a good cause and features the values of our sport in an electrifying atmosphere.”

MRS CHARLOTTE CASIRAGHI

HONORARY PRESIDENT MONTE-CARLO INTERNATIONAL JUMPING

Jonathan Sitzia, Chloé Tops, Diane Fissore

Grace Healey & Destina du Mesnil Z

Chloé Tops & Bonnie Belle

H.E. Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Edwina Tops-Alexander

Amancio Ortega, Julien Epaillard

Marta Ortega Pérez

H.E. Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Jan Tops

Lorenzo De Luca & Jappeloup

Valkenswaard United, Basel Cosmopolitans, Stockholm Hearts, Jan Tops, Diane Fissore, H.R.H. The Princess Caroline of Hanover

GILLES THOMAS

“It really is an extra plus after a great night. We were here to be on the podium, so to take the win and the armband back, we couldn’t wish for a better result.”

Iñigo Lopez de la Osa Franco

Jane Richard & Molly Mallone Z

“This inspirational venue next to the Principality’s world famous yacht harbour is another unbeatable stage on our circuit, where we combine top level show jumping with entertainment and superb hospitality.”

JAN TOPS

Simon Delestre & Cayman Jolly Jumper

GRAND PRIX OF MONACO

WINNER LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

SIMON DELESTRE & CAYMAN JOLLY JUMPER

2ND PLACE

3RD PLACE

HARRY CHARLES & SHERLOCK

KIM EMMEN & IMAGINE N.O.P.

Jan Tops, Mrs Charlotte Casiraghi, Harry Charles, Simone Delestre, H.R.H. Princess Caroline of Hanover, Benjamin Manoukian, Kim Emmen, Diane Fissore

SIMON DELESTRE WINNER

“What can I say about this horse, he is truly amazing, he’s a legend and it’s amazing for me to ride a horse like him… I have no more words to say how good he is. Winning here is a dream, it was my objective for this season - we tried to plan but to make it makes all the difference.”

HARRY CHARLES

2ND PLACE

“I asked him ‘if the four was on’, as I think only him and Simon did it, so looking back I would’ve done five… I wasn’t even in the ring when I took off - but Sherlock had a big enough step and he trusted me so thanks to him it paid off.”

KIM EMMEN

3RD PLACE

“Imagine jumped great, and also in the jump off he was just 2 seconds off the time of Simon so I was so happy. It was a very tough class with a lot of clears, but really it rode super and it was challenging enough.”

Simon Delestre, Jeanne Sadran, Iñigo Lopez De La Osa Franco

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS:

LGCT MONACO 2025

LJUBA BUZZOLA, FILIPPO GABUTTI

PHOTO EDITORS: NICO VILLANTI, SECCHI IMAGES

LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

LONDON

The glorious historic setting of Royal Hospital Chelsea in the heart of London again played host to the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL. The prestigious event in the British capital has evolved into a great summer season tradition perfectly combining top sport and a fashionable social scene. The elegant surroundings attracted a sell-out crowd showing great appreciation for the much-loved veterans, the Chelsea Pensioners. In the high stakes GCL the Shanghai Swans gladiators Ben Maher and Daniel Deusser took their third win of 2025 and the overall ranking lead. Basel Cosmopolitans and Mexico Amigos Powered by H5 Stables produced strong performances to take second and third spots. The world class LGCT Grand Prix climaxed with a heart-stopping jump off. Ben Maher set British hearts on fire with a super fast time on Point Break, but a masterclass of precision from Germany’s Christian Kukuk and Checker 47 secured victory with Niels Bruynseels on Chacco’s Lando OL third. UNITED KINGDOM 8 - 10 AUGUST ‘25

Yali Kass & Luna van’t Ruytershof Z, Jemma Davies

Priscilla Pigozzi Garofalo & Rising Son

Alessandro Ambrosino, Jonathan Sitzia, Helly and Avner Kass

Anna Kellnerovà & Ofaline V/H Haneweehof

“Our fans and international guests will once again witness exceptional sport here in London as the 2025 season of Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL continues to deliver unforgettable action. The battle for dominance in the LGCT and GCL Championships is already proving to be intense as we race towards the overall Finals in Riyadh and the GC Prague Playoffs”.

JAN TOPS

Tolga Cömertoglu & Elzas

Caroline Rehoff Pedersen

Guido Grimaldi & Chanel Bleu

Genene Burnett

BEN MAHER DANIEL DEUSSER

OTELLO DE GULDENBOOM & GINGER-BLUE

Shanghai Swans, Basel Cosmopolitans, Mexico Amigos, Gen. Sir Adrian Bradshaw, Jan Tops

Emilie Conter, Petronella Andersson

BEN MAHER

“We don’t get too many chances, here, to ride at home, so it’s always great for me to have all my family here this week. This is very close to home, a great city, and a great start to the week - thank you to Daniel [Deusser]!”

SHANGHAI SWANS

Kaye and Tess Carmichael

Zascha Nygaard & Charino PS

Ben Maher, Christian Kukuk, Niels Bruynseels

Denis Monticolo, Gen. Sir Adrian Bradshaw, Ben Maher, Christian Kukuk, Niels Bruynseels, Jan Tops, Ben Callegari

CHRISTIAN KUKUK

WINNER

“Whoever has ridden the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix once in their life wants to do it again, I have done it now twice in Prague and once in Riyadh and I am really excited for it already now - Prague is an amazing show, the crowd is amazing, the atmosphere is incredible - it’s a really special show. It is the only indoor show we have in the season which makes it even more special, and the LGCT Super Grand Prix on Saturday night there is super exciting.”

BEN MAHER

2ND PLACE

“Really proud of Point Break - he’s incredible. We have to win one of these LGCT Grand Prix for him one of these days… It’s been close a number of times now! It’s incredible to ride here at home and have my family here which means a lot to me!”

NIELS BRUYNSEELS

3RD PLACE

“It’s unbelievable really! It is not the position I expected to be in at the beginning of the week, I wasn’t even sure I’d jump him in the Grand Prix qualifier on Friday, then again, I wasn’t sure if i would jump him today in the LGCT Grand Prix as maybe it is a little early, as I really wanted to make the best plan possible for him… But at the end of the day, it looks like this was the best plan!”

LGCT LONDON 2025

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS: FILIPPO GABUTTI, STEFANO GRASSO

PHOTO EDITORS: NICO VILLANTI, SECCHI IMAGES

LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

VALKENSWAARD

NETHERLANDS 22 - 24 AUGUST ‘25

The beating heart of the Longines Global Champions Tour pulsated with anticipation for the 10th stage of the LGCT and GCL Championship races in Valkenswaard. The world class facilities welcomed thousands of visitors and the stunning, multi-level VIP Hospitality Lounge, with views to the immaculate grass and sand arenas, was filled with international visitors. The GCL battle was intense with Prague Lions Powered by Czech Equestrian Team’s Pieter Devos and Fernando Martinez Sommer emerging triumphant ahead of home team Valkenswaard United in second and extending their ranking lead with their sixth podium of 2025. Home fans were on the edge of their seats in the LGCT Grand Prix of Valkenswaard as Dutch maestro Harrie Smolders and the amazing 17-year-old Monaco pulled off a fantastic win to the roar of the sell-out crowd. In the exhilarating two-rider jump off Nicola Philippaerts and Katanga vh Dingeshof had to settle for second place. Gilles Thomas riding Qalista DN secured third place secured third place extending his impressive championship lead.

“Our goal has always been to deliver excellence in all aspects of our circuit and Longines Tops International Arena has evolved to offer the highest quality facilities for riders, horses, guests, sponsors, media and our wonderful loyal fans.”

JAN TOPS

Sheikha Norah bint Jassim Al Thani & Kashmir

Jean Claude Van Damme, Aleksandr Onyshenko, Fred van Lierop

Manolya & Tolga Cömertoglu

Myra Nur Cömertoglu & Cupcake

TM2

Christian Kukuk & Chageorge

Sheikh Abdualaziz bin Jassim Al Thani & Gabbana M

Georgina Harvey Lazarus & Finlandina

Jennifer and Neil Carmichael

Anastasia Nielsen & Action Man, Lieven Hendrickx, Ellis van Himbergen, Caroline Martin

Sheikh Mohammed Jassim Al Thani & Hazel de Luxe

“After many years of loyal dedication, today we say goodbye to a man who has become a familiar face to us all: Frederik van Beek. Well… say Frederik in Valkenswaard, and people might look a bit puzzled. But say Hib, and everyone immediately knows who you mean. The man in a suit, with that signature smile and – during the prize-givings – of course, the bowler hat. A true fixture at Tops International Arena. Dear Hib, on behalf of all of us: Hats off – thank you so much for everything. We’ll miss you, but you’ll always be part of the Tops family.”

LONGINES TOPS INTERNATIONAL ARENA TEAM

Frederik (Hib) van Beek

Frederik (Hib) van Beek, Ellis van Himbergen

VALKENSWAARD

WINNING TEAM PRAGUE LIONS

FERNANDO MARTINEZ SOMMER & JOEP

PIETER DEVOS & PRIMO DV

Prague Lions, Valkenswaard United, Scandinavian Vikings, Denis Monticolo, Jan Tops, Ellis van Himbergen

Fernando Martinez Sommer & Joep

Jur Vrieling & Kiliman Sitte

PIETER DEVOS

PRAGUE LIONS

“I think today was very important for us, particularly the win gives us some extra championship points - our team manager Anna said we need to ‘be on the ball’ - towards the end of the season it is important for us to stay in the top four. Last season we just missed out, so hopefully we can keep this position and maybe creep up a little bit more.”

Pieter Devos & Primo DV, Fernando Martinez Sommer & Joep

Sara Vingralkova

“We are a really strong team, but the year is not over, we have some fighting to do to retain top spot - but we will do it!”

HANS-DIETER DREHER

VALKENSWAARD UNITED

Pieter Devos, Fernando Martinez Sommer, Jan Tops

GRAND PRIX OF VALKENSWAARD

HARRIE SMOLDERS & MONACO

2ND PLACE

3RD PLACE

Nicola Philippaerts, Harrie Smolders, Gilles Thomas

NICOLA PHILIPPAERTS & KATANGA V/H DINGESHOF GILLES THOMAS & QALISTA DN

HARRIE SMOLDERS WINNER

“He only gets better the more he is aging and I am so grateful to have him in my string, grateful for my team, grateful for his owners Team Evergate. He is a once in a lifetime horse.”

NICOLA PHILIPPAERTS

2ND PLACE

“Harrie and Monaco are one of the best combinations in the world - we tried to give it a go, but we got a fault in the double in the jump off but I am delighted with how she jumped and I am so happy with the second place.”

GILLES THOMAS

3RD PLACE

“I was thinking to ride a smooth round because if I would’ve had just one down I would still score a lot of points for the overall championship. Unfortunately we did have one down at fence 10, but the last few lines I tried to do it very quickly and my horse is naturally very quick so that helped a lot today.”

Harrie Smolders & Monaco

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS:

LGCT VALKENSWAARD 2025

LJUBA BUZZOLA, FILIPPO GABUTTI, STEFANO GRASSO

PHOTO EDITORS:

NICO VILLANTI, SECCHI IMAGES

LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

RIESENBECK

GERMANY DATE: 11 - 14 SEPTEMBER ‘25

The superstars of show jumping descended on Riesenbeck International Equestrian Centre for another red hot championship weekend marking stage 11 of the 2025 season. Home fans were fired up for the German stop on the Longines Global Champions Tour circuit and ready to inspire their local heroes to glory. The GCL produced a titanic team battle with home squad Riesenbeck International Powered by Horse Gym just missing out on victory. Istanbul Warriors Powered by Carpe Diem Equestrian Team pulled off a brilliant win fuelled by gritty determination leaving Riesenbeck in second place and the consistent Prague Lions Powered by Czech Equestrian Team taking third on the podium. It was an emotional home victory for Gerrit Nieberg and Ping Pong vd Lentamel in the LGCT Grand Prix of Riesenbeck delivering a dream climax to the event for local fans. Gerrit battled hard to face down seasoned champions Peder Fredricson riding Alcapone des Carmille who finished second and Harrie Smolders on Bingo du Parc in third.

Ioli Mytilineou & L’Artiste de Toxandra

Christian Kukuk & Chageorge

Ludger Beerbaum

“Almost exactly ten years ago, Riesenbeck International entered the stage of international show jumping with its first CSI2* show. A lot has happened since then, and at that time we could only hope that this year we would be able to welcome the two most important show jumping series - the Longines Global Champions Tour and the GCL - to the heart of the Münsterland region for the third time.”

LUDGER BEERBAUM

RIESENBECK INTERNATIONAL

Max Kühner

Ali Bin Khalid Al Thani

Jan Tops, Baroness Caroline Heereman von Zuydtwyck

Baron Dr. Philipp Heereman von Zuydtwyck, Baroness Caroline Heereman von Zuydtwyck, Ludger Beerbaum

Geir Gulliksen, Christian Ahlmann

Marcus Ehning

Jur Vrieling

Christian Kukuk & Chageorge

RIESENBECK

Istanbul Warriors, Riesenbeck International, Prague Lions, Karsten Lütteken, Ludger Beerbaum, Jan Tops

SIMON DELESTRE

ISTANBUL WARRIOIRS

“Everything is possible! After a bit of bad luck this year, we hope our luck has changed and we are still fighting for something great”

Janika Sprunger, Marlon Mòdolo Zanotelli

Hasan Şentürk, Simon Delestre

Miriam Hörmann, Maximilian Weishaupt & Kokomo B

Gerrit Nieberg & Ping Pong van de Lentamel

GRAND PRIX OF RIESENBECK

2ND PLACE

3RD PLACE

GERRIT NIEBERG & PING PONG VAN DE LENTAMEL

Peder Fredricson, Gerrit Nieberg, Harrie Smolders

PEDER FREDRICSON & ALCAPONE DES CARMILLE

HARRIE SMOLDERS & BINGO DU PARC

GERRIT NIEBERG

WINNER

“It’s difficult to find the words right now. I couldn’t be happier with how he jumped – he’s an amazing horse and I am so happy to be standing here right now. It is definitely my highlight of the year so far, and he’s only 10 years old, still quite inexperienced at this level. He’s such a cool horse – the easiest character every single day.”

PEDER FREDRICSON

2ND PLACE

“Gerrit is a truly fantastic rider. I think he really brings out the best of the horses he rides and I’m really happy for his win today.”

HARRIE SMOLDERS

3RD PLACE

“I’m super pleased with Bingo, he stepped up and jumped even better - very solid round. As first to go it is always tough but there wasn’t much more possible for me today.”

Peder Fredricson & SV Vroom de la Pomme Z

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS:

LGCT RIESENBECK 2025

JAN VLČEK, STEFANO GRASSO

PHOTO EDITORS:

NICO VILLANTI, SECCHI IMAGES

LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

NEW YORK

19 - 21 SEPTEMBER ‘25

The highly anticipated Longines Global Champions Tour of New York roared into life delivering one of the most spectacular stages of the season. With a hi-energy New York vibe and breathtaking views to the legendary Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty, it was to be an unforgettable weekend. The September skies were clear blue and the temperature balmy for the sell-out show at Liberty State Park. The Star Spangled Banner rang out each day and guests included The Boss Bruce Springsteen. In the GCL Georgina Bloomberg’s home team New York Empire Powered by Lugano received a fantastic cheer, but it was Stockholm Hearts Powered by H&M We Love Horses taking their first win of 2025 ahead of Madrid In Motion and Riesenbeck International Powered by Horse Gym. The super talented Gilles Thomas fired up the city that never sleeps with a stunning win in the LGCT Grand Prix of New York riding Qalista DN ahead of Thibault Philippaerts on Pittman v/h Lilleveld and Nadja Peter Steiner riding Nice van’t Zorgvliet. Thomas extended his commanding lead in the overall championship.

Melissa Brandes, Georgina Bloomberg

“I am delighted we have returned to New York for this flagship event in the United States of America. We are looking forward to seeing the many passionate equestrians from across America joining us for a fantastic show at the new venue of Liberty State Park. I am sure there will be enthusiastic support for the home team New York Empire and I would like to thank team owner Georgina Bloomberg for her superb commitment to GCL and show jumping.”

JAN TOPS

Jasper Bloomberg & Daddy Cool

Nadja

Jennifer Gates Nayel Nassar & Little Magic d’Asschaut

Agata and Efe Siyahi

Jessica Springsteen, Bruce Sprinsteen and guests

Stella Propp & Irocco Blue S

“Jan had a strong vision to drive this sport forward and I was inspired to join that effort and become a Team Owner early on. Being a Team Owner puts you right at the heart of the excitement of a top sporting league and your team’s evolving strategy.”

GEORGINA BLOOMBERG

NEW YORK EMPIRE POWERED BY LUGANO

Scott Brash, Denis Lynch, Trevor Breen

Nicola Philippaerts, Marco Kutscher, Philipp Weishaupt

Thibault Philippaerts & Pittman v/h Lilleveld

GRAND PRIX OF NEW YORK

GILLES THOMAS & QALISTA DN

2ND

3RD PLACE

Denis Monticolo, Thibault Philippaerts, Gilles Thomas, Nadja Peter Steiner, Jan Tops, Lauren Coto

GILLES THOMAS WINNER

“A venue like this is just incredible, it looks like a postcard - a very big ring made it a very nice show to be at.”

THIBAULT PHILIPPAERTS

2ND PLACE

“I feel amazing, I was very close to a dream today but Gilles was there again but he deserves it as well. The Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix is a very big big class, I have been watching my brothers compete there for the last few years and it is a very nice show and very big so I need to start practicing now.”

NADJA PETER STEINER

3RD PLACE

“I really have no words to be honest. Today is just incredible, Nice gave me everything today fighting for me. I am just so happy about this result. It’s my first time in New York and this venue is amazing then to make a podium is just incredible.”

Thibault Philippaerts, Gilles Thomas, Nadja Peter Steiner

Jemma Davies, Sophie Hinners

Anastasia Nielsen, Ines Joly

Silvana and Clara Pezzoli

Georgina Bloomberg, Jan Tops

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS:

LJUBA BUZZOLA, STEFANO GRASSO

PHOTO EDITORS: NICO VILLANTI, SECCHI IMAGES

Jasper Bloomberg Daddy Cool

LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

VIENNA

AUSTRIA 26 - 28 SEPTEMBER ‘25

It was the grandest debut as the Longines Global Champions Tour premiered at the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna. The beautiful baroque backdrop set the scene for an epic weekend of world class show jumping, embracing all the elegance of the Austrian capital. With the historic Palace illuminated and horse and rider combinations riding through the building’s impressive archway to the arena, it was set to be a magical weekend. With nerves of steel Prague Lions powered by Czech Equestrian Team seized victory in the GCL, their fifth 2025 podium, ahead of Riesenbeck International powered by Horse Gym and overall ranking leaders Valkenswaard United. In front of packed grandstands the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix pulsated with energy. With spine-tingling drama in the jump off Philipp Weishaupt and the nine-year-old Kilmister scored an electrifying win ahead of the masterful combination of Harrie Smolders and Monaco with Bertram Allen and Qonquest de Rigo taking third place.

“We are proud to present our event for the first time at the magnificent venue of the Schönbrunn Palace, with the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage destination and its stunning gardens providing another unique backdrop for show jumping on our circuit.”

JAN TOPS

Josefina Goess-Saurau & Marvantos

Hasan Şentürk & Avant Toi

Zoe Hank Conter, Carlos Hank Guerreiro

Isabella Beecroft-Luckett & Exception

Peter Aregger & Nadal Z, Bernhard Lischka, Lisa Janout

“As the initiator and organiser, it is particularly important to me not only to design a tournament in Vienna, but also to create an attractive atmosphere and a rich program of events that combine the highest sporting quality with a unique experience for all age groups. The Parade Court of Schönbrunn Palace is the perfect venue for this, where tradition, culture and sport converge in an extraordinary way.”

SONJA KLIMA

FOUNDER OF LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR OF VIENNA

VIENNA

WINNING TEAM PRAGUE LIONS

FERNANDO MARTINEZ SOMMER PIETER DEVOS & PRIMO DV & LADY VAN DE HAARTERHOEVE

Prague Lions, Riesenbeck International, Valkenswaard United POWERED

Fernando Martinez Sommer & Lady van de Haarterhoeve

FERNANDO MARTINEZ SOMMER

PRAGUE LIONS

“This venue is unbelievable to show at. It has been an emotional couple weeks for me with the birth of my new baby daughter so this is just even more special.”

Celine Schoonbroodt - De Azevedo & Clinto T Z

Rosie Tapner, Pieter Devos, Fernando Martinez Sommer

Edwina Tops-Alexander & Caetlin vd Heffinck Z

Harrie Smolders, Sonja Klima

2ND PLACE

3RD PLACE

Klaus Paholzer, Jan Tops, Harrie Smolders, Philipp Weishaupt, Bertram Allen, Christina Hentschel, Serena Hamberg, Sonja Klima

PHILIPP WEISHAUPT WINNER

“When you have Peder Fredricson behind you, you never really know what is to come and what will happen, but being 1.2 seconds faster than Monaco and Harrie Smolders… We know we did a pretty good job.”

HARRIE SMOLDERS

2ND PLACE

“The sport this weekend has been fantastic, a super jump off last night and now again 12 in the jump off tonight. Sport at a very, very high level and it really makes all the difference. Tonight you had to ride it very precisely –there were lots of options and decisions to make.”

BERTRAM ALLEN

3RD PLACE

“I am absolutely delighted – he is a young horse at another 9 years old and was so impressed with his step up today. When you’re against some of the best in the world there is only so much you can hope for, and this is definitely it. It was a very technical jump off actually and to be honest, everything went to plan today.”

Harrie

LGCT VIENNA 2025

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS: JAN VLČEK, STEFANO GRASSO

PHOTO EDITORS:

NICO VILLANTI, SECCHI IMAGES

LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

ROME

10-12 OCTOBER ‘25

The magic of the Eternal City electrified the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome as the event unfolded at the spectacular Circus Maximus. Once the scene of chariot racing in the ancient Italian capital, the stupendous stage beneath the Palatine Hill hosted the 14th leg of the LGCT and GCL championships. The GCL was a gladiatorial battle for supremacy. Cannes Stars powered by Iron Dames triumphed setting up a cliffhanger with Valkenswaard United at the top of the ranking. Doha Falcons finished second with Paris Panthers elated at their third place. In the dramatic LGCT Grand Prix of Rome the masterful Harrie Smolders and Monaco were victorious for the third time this season. Super talent Gilles Thomas made history becoming the youngest rider to take the LGCT Championship crown, sealed by his second place finish on Qalista DN. Dutch star Maikel van der Vleuten and Beauville Z N.O.P. finished third wrapping up a feast of epic sport in an epic venue.

Chiara Barraco, Alessandro Onorato, Jan Tops

H.H. Letsie III of Lesotho

Frances Hesketh-Jones Triulzi, Marco Danese

Matteo Barca

Nadja Peter Steiner & Mila

Yali Kass & Luna van’t Ruytershof Z

“We are proud to be at this historic site in the ancient Italian capital and we hope our fans and guests enjoy a truly exciting experience blending top sport, entertainment, local cuisine and culture.”

JAN TOPS

“Your alarm rings and you are up and at ‘em, pulling on your white breeches as you set out into the center of Rome in full riding gear. Have an Italian espresso, walk the course, then have the chance ride in a venue that is so full of history. Get off, enjoy some pasta at the VIP with your friends, watch the 5* competition (and cheer on the Shanghai Swans!).”

Edwina Tops-Alexander & Fellow Castlefield

Milena Pappas & Eh Bien van T & L

MILENA PAPPAS FOUNDER OF PREMIUMARES

Agata Siyahi, Julia Hargreaves Lynch

Charlotte Barbey & Isa Tella

Princess Maria Pia Ruspoli, Michi Grassi, Elisabetta Franchi

Cannes Stars, Doha Falcons, Paris Panthers, Denis Monticolo, Remo Chiodi, Jan Tops

KATRIN ECKERMANN

CANNES STARS POWERED BY IRON DAMES

“It’s always special to win with this team - we trust each other completely, and the horses were in fantastic form today. Rome is one of the most beautiful shows on the circuit, and this win means everything for our championship fight.”

SOPHIE HINNERS

CANNES STARS POWERED BY IRON DAMES

“It is going to be a very exciting last two shows of the year! We are proud to be ontop of the podium today. It makes us so happy to see these championship points and now we need to fight until the end!”

GUIDO GRIMALDI

PARIS PANTHERS

“It was a magic atmosphere here in Rome. It is our home town so you can imagine how happy we are today and for the first time to have two Italians on the podium in such a difficult tour and difficult level today we are so proud. We never give up. All season it was tricky at the beginning but we never gave up and have made success here at the end of the year.”

Guido Grimaldi & Gentleman

Luiz Felipe Cortizo Gonçalves De Azevedo Filho, Francesco Turturiello

GRAND PRIX OF ROME

WINNER LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

2ND PLACE

3RD PLACE

SMOLDERS &

HARRIE

MONACO

Gilles Thomas, Harrie Smolders, Maikel van der Vleuten

QALISTA

HARRIE SMOLDERS WINNER

“I must say it is actually very special, nine years ago, it was during the LGCT of Rome that I met Monaco. So nine years ago with Alessandro Mingoli I went, on the Saturday morning, to try Monaco when he was seven years old.. And now nine years after that he wins here in Rome.”

GILLES THOMAS

2ND PLACE

“Today I was focussing on trying to win this stage but now I am also the Championship winner all year my horses they jumped amazing, and getting this armband quite early in the season? Maybe it gave me some wings - I was very motivated and focused on every LGCT Grand Prix and I liked, the pressure of being the leading riders and it means everything to win it!”

MAIKEL VAN DER VLEUTEN

3RD PLACE

“He has been my number one horse for years, I really can rely on him… I know when we enter the arena he will give all his heart to perform his best and to show everyone he is one of the best horses at the moment. Now we need to make our plan to aim for the LGCT Super Grand Prix in Prague with him.”

LGCT ROME 2025

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS: FILIPPO GABUTTI, STEFANO GRASSO

PHOTO EDITORS: NICO VILLANTI, SECCHI IMAGES

Matteo Sovera, Jan Tops, Gilles Thomas, Harrie Smolders, Maikel van der Vleuten, Denis Monticolo

LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

RABAT

MOROCCO 17 - 19 OCTOBER ‘25

The Longines Global Champions Tour circuit returned to the African continent for an unforgettable weekend of the best in show jumping. The world’s top riders and horses descended on the dynamic Moroccan capital city of Rabat, continuing the legacy of the Qatar-Morocco Years of Culture. Show jumping stars thrilled the packed grandstands as performances were played out in front of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and HE Sheikh Abdulla bin Tamer Mohammed Al Thani. With nerves of steel St. Tropez Pirates seized victory in the GCL with Rome Gladiators Powered by Cavalleria Toscana in second and Istanbul Warriors Powered by Carpe Diem Equestrian Team rounding out the podium. Under golden Moroccan skies at the magnificent Grand Theatre, it was a dream win for 19-year-old Anastasia Nielsen riding Action Man, as she made history becoming the youngest ever Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix winner. Andreas Schou and Napoli vh Nederassenthof jumped into second spot with Denis Lynch and Cordial in third.

Isaie Abittan & Girocco de Jarsay

Scott Brash & Hello Mango

JAN TOPS

“To have the royal family here today at the event is a huge honour. It is an amazing place, and we are very appreciative of the relationships we have built. This event is possible thanks to our long-term title partner Longines, the Moroccan Federation, and the continuation of the Qatar-Morocco Years of Culture – my huge thanks go to everyone involved in another successful edition here in Rabat.”

H.R.H. Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan

Jan Tops

Abdelkebir Ouaddar & Larsino

Jeannin Florent & Ella du Lys, Adel El Fakir

H.E. Sheikh Abdulla bin Thamer Mohammed Al Thani

Emanuele Grimaldi & Kazan de Toxandria Z

“After the first edition crowned with success, marked by exceptional attendance and remarkable sporting and organizational performances, the horse - a true symbol of our cultural and social heritage - is once again celebrated through this event which stands among the most prestigious on the global equestrian calendar.”

CHARIF MOULAY ABDALLAH ALAOUI

PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL MOROCCAN FEDERATION OF EQUESTRIAN SPORTS

Andreas Schou & Napoli vh Nederassenthof

Christian Ahlmann & Dourkhan

WINNING TEAM ST. TROPEZ PIRATES

St. Tropez Pirates, Rome Gladiators, Istanbul Warriors, Denis Monticolo, Jan Tops

Thibault Philippaerts & Lyandro MDB, Philippe Rozier & Dirty Sweet

Peder Fredricson

PHILIPPE ROZIER

ST. TROPEZ PIRATES

“This is my first win in the GCL and I love the circuit. It is big sport with many good riders and good horses every week. Like the last four weeks have been New York, Vienna, Rome and now here in Rabat it is just unbelievable. It is an unbelievable experience for me in my last year. This is my last outdoor 5* event before I retire from 5* shows at the end of the season so this victory is very important to me.”

Philippe Rozier, Charif Moulay Abdallah Alaoui

Christian Baillet, Marcel Rozier and the St. Tropez Pirates team

Géraldine Straumann & HHS Cornetta

GRAND PRIX OF RABAT

ANASTASIA NIELSEN & ACTION MAN

2ND PLACE

3RD PLACE

H.R.H. Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan

Schou, Anastasia Nielsen, Denis Lynch, H.E. Sheikh Abdulla bin Thamer Mohammed Al Thani, Jan Tops, Lahrichi Mahmoud

ANASTASIA NIELSEN WINNER

“This is what dreams are made of. This was my first ever clear in a 5* 1.60m and first ever clear in a Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix. The field of riders in the jump-off were really strong names, so I had no expectations. Making history to be the youngest winner ever means so much. It is such an honour to achieve this at such a young age. The crowd here, the atmosphere, everything about this event is just incredible.”

ANDREAS SCHOU

2ND PLACE

“I think I have said in many interviews this year that Napoli deserves a podium as he has been close so many times - and now today we deliver one! My whole season has been built around the Longines Global Champions Tour, and to be back here in Rabat is great. I’ll go next to Riyadh for the Finals to chase the last points in the Championship - I’m aiming for another podium, and hopefully that golden ticket to the LGCT Super Grand Prix in Prague.”

DENIS LYNCH

3RD PLACE

“I’m absolutely delighted for her [Anastasia] - she did what none of us could do, went in and rode a foot-perfect round. It’s really amazing here – such fantastic people and a supportive crowd. It really makes all the difference!”

Anastasia Nielsen, H.R.H. Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan

LGCT RABAT 2025

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS: JAN VLČEK, LJUBA BUZZOLA

PHOTO EDITORS:

NICO VILLANTI, SECCHI IMAGES

LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

RIYADH

KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA FINALS

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomed the prestigious Finals of the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL in magnificent style. With millions of euros of prize money at stake, it was to be an epic and emotional finale to the team and individual championships with guests and visitors filling the hospitality lounges and grandstands. GCL remained on a nailbiting knife edge until the very last moment when the powerhouse team of Valkenswaard United sealed victory in Riyadh and their third historic Championship title eclipsing rivals Cannes Stars Powered by Iron Dames by a wafer thin margin with Shanghai Swans in third. Jana Wargers on Dorette OLD clinched a thrilling win in the LGCT Grand Prix of Riyadh ahead of Denis Lynch on Cordial and Gilles Thomas riding Ermitage Kalone. But the night belonged to Gilles who was crowned the youngest ever overall LGCT Champion with masterful tactician Harrie Smolders taking the runner up position and Andreas Schou in third. As fireworks and drones illuminated the night sky in Riyadh, it was a blockbuster climax to an exceptional season.

“The growth and success of our sport in the Middle East has been fantastic in recent years and this superb venue in Riyadh is a great platform for the best in the Championship Finals.”

JAN TOPS

Fred van Lierop, Fahad Al Amri

HH PRINCE ABDULLAH BIN FAHAD BIN ABDULLAH AL SAUD

CHAIRMAN OF SAUDI ARABIAN EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION

“Hosting the final round of the Longines Global Championship Tour in Riyadh for the third time reflects our unwavering commitment to supporting the sport of equestrianism, an integral part of our identity and culture. It embodies a lasting heritage that links our proud past to our prosperous present and promising future.”

H.H. Prince Abdullah Bin Fahad Bin Abdullah Al Saud

Khaled Almobty & Spacecake

Abdullah Alsharbatly, Rayan Khuraishi

Ramzy Al Duhami & Untouchable

Daniel Deusser, Gilles Thomas Jan Tops, Stella Li

Uliano Vezzani

Clara Pezzoli, Francesco Turturiello

Hans-Dieter Dreher, Gilles Thomas

HANS-DIETER DREHER

WINNER

“We are fighting together, we are losing together - and that is the most important part.”

Hans-Dieter Dreher & Vestmalle des Cotis

Gilles Thomas

“You could really feel it was the Finals today, the courses were tough, we worked towards this final, bringing our horses in really good shape and going for the win!”

GILLES THOMAS WINNER

Gilles Thomas & Ermitage Kalone

Gilles Thomas & Ermitage Kalone, Hand-Dieter Dreher & Vestmalle des Cotis

2ND 1ST

3RD

Valkenswaard United, Cannes Stars, Shanghai Swans, H.E. Abdulilah S. Aldalak, H.H. Prince Abdullah Bin Fahad Bin Abdullah Al Saud, Jan Tops

Sophie Hinners, Katrin Eckermann and Deborah Mayer

GRAND PRIX OF RIYADH

WINNER LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

2ND PLACE

3RD PLACE

JANA WARGERS & DORETTE OLD

Jana Wargers & Dorette OLD, Nabil Mougharbel

DENIS LYNCH & CORDIAL

WARGERS

“I have no words, my horse she was unbelievable today and I was so proud to win this Grand Prix. Everyone that rides the Longines Global Champions Tour is aiming for that, and that I could get it here on the last stage before Prague is just wow!”

JANA

WINNER

Jana Wargers & Dorette OLD

Denis Lynch & Cordial, H.H. Prince Abdullah Bin Fahad Bin Abdullah Al Saud

GILLES THOMAS

CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER

“Honestly, it’s hard to put into words. To become the youngest LGCT Champion ever is something I could only dream of. This season has been full of incredible moments, and to stand here at the end of it all with this title is unbelievable. It’s a reward for so much hard work from my whole team, my horses, and everyone who supports me.”

Henrik von Eckermann & Steely Dan

Harrie Smolders & Bingo du Parc

CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS

1ST 2ND 3RD

GILLES THOMAS

HARRIE SMOLDERS

ANDREAS SCHOU

Harrie Smolders, Gilles Thomas, Andreas Schou

LGCT RIYADH 2025

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS:

FILIPPO GABUTTI, LJUBA BUZZOLA

PHOTO EDITORS:

NICO VILLANTI, SECCHI IMAGES

GLOBAL CHAMPIONS PRAGUE PLAYOFFS

20 - 23 NOV ‘25

Epic show jumping drama unfolded in the historic capital city of the Czech Republic as the titans of show jumping went into battle at the GC Prague Playoffs. With €11.4 million in prize money, the event was a non-stop rollercoaster of electrifying twists and turns. Stunning entertainment with amazing sound and light shows illuminated the O2 Arena in front of over 40,000 spectators during the four day extravaganza. The GCL Super Cup Final and Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix delivered the ultimate sporting contests. Just before the start of the star-studded LGCT Super Grand Prix, Title Partner and Official Timekeeper Longines announced the renewal of their long-term partnership until 2032, reinforcing their commitment to the collaboration and the future of equestrian sport. In the knife edge GCL Super Cup Final, filled with moments of glory and shock upsets, Rome Gladiators powered by Cavalleria Toscana reigned supreme seizing victory over the formidable Valkenswaard United with New York Empire powered by Lugano’s top talents in third on the podium. The LGCT Super Grand Prix demonstrated the very highest level of the sport. The extraordinary intensity never let up as the world’s elite battled over two colossal rounds. With magnificent speed and precision Abdel Saïd and Bonne Amie took the prestigious title only a split second in front of Simon Delestre and Cayman Jolly Jumper with Scott Brash and the impressive Hello Chadora Lady in third on the coveted podium.

Niels Bruynseels, Fernando Martinez Sommer, Thibeau Spits

ANNA KELLNEROVÁ

PRAGUE LIONS POWERED BY CZECH EQUESTRIAN TEAM

“To welcome the Playoffs back to Prague and see these incredible athletes settling in here at home means a great deal. This event is unlike anything else in our sport, and I’m proud that Prague can once again host such an extraordinary showcase of show jumping at the very highest level.”

Anna Kellnerová

Christian Kukuk, Paul Schockemöhle, Jan Tops, Gilles Thomas, Carlos Hank Guerreiro

Jorge Ferreira

Jennifer Carmichael

Chloé Tops, Ruby Davis-Rice

Milena Pappas

Georgina Bloomberg and Scarlett

Carlos Hank Gonzàlez

Jan Vink, Jan Tops

Derin Demirsoy & Que Cera van’t Ruytershof

Renata Kellnerová

Keira Stoute & Diamantino 16

Anna Kellnerová & Kristalline des Bergeries

“We are delighted to extend our long-standing partnership with the Longines Global Champions Tour, a collaboration that truly reflects our values of elegance, tradition, and performance. Over the years, this partnership has elevated equestrian sport to new heights and created unforgettable moments in some of the world’s most iconic destinations. Together, we look forward to continuing to celebrate this exceptional sport, which has been at the very core of Longines’ identity for more than a century and a half.”

PATRICK AOUN CEO & PRESIDENT OF LONGINES

“Our partnership with Longines has been instrumental in shaping the Longines Global Champions Tour into the exceptional global sporting series it is today. We share a vision to advance the standards of show jumping and create unforgettable experiences for athletes, horses, and spectators. This renewed agreement marks the next chapter in our evolution and ensures continued growth, innovation and global impact. We are grateful for Longines’ trust, passion, and outstanding commitment to our sport.”

JAN TOPS

Jan Tops, Patrick Aoun

Patrick Aoun, Abdel Saïd

SUPER GRAND PRIX

WINNER LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

2ND PLACE

3RD PLACE

ABDEL SAÏD & BONNE AMIE

Simon Delestre, Abdel Saïd, Scott Brash, Jan Andrlìk, Patrick Aoun, Jan Tops

SIMON DELESTRE & CAYMAN JOLLY JUMPER

SCOTT BRASH & HELLO CHADORA LADY

ABDEL SAÏD WINNER

“It’s unbelievable, I am still trying to take it in - I am very proud of my horse… I am annoyed with myself because that is how we are… We criticize the small thing that went wrong. But she’s a big lady to go fast in an indoor arena. In my heart I knew it was a long shot to win with so many good horses and riders to follow. I certainly didn’t expect to win the LGCT Super Grand Prix in Prague.”

Abdel Saïd & Bonne Amie

Abdel Saïd

GCL SUPER CUP

PRAGUE PLAYOFFS

WINNING TEAM ROME GLADIATORS

EMANUELE GAUDIANO

YURI MANSUR

PEDER FREDRICSON & QH ALFONS

SANTO ANTONIO & ALCAPONE DES CARMILLE & ESTEBAN DE HUS

Rome Gladiators, Valkenswaard United, NewYork Empire, Jan Tops, Jan Andrlìk

PEDER FREDRICSON

WINNER

“This is truly show jumping at its best.”

YURI MANSUR

WINNER

“I was believing since the beginning - since we decided to come I had it really strong in my mind… And when you fail to plan, you plan to fail and we really made it work!”

Peder Fredricson & Alcapone des Carmille

Yali Kass, Peder Fredricson, Yuri Mansur, Emanuele Gaudiano

AVNER KASS

“This was an amazing season, we came as the underdogs position and winning this in our year I cannot even describe how I am feeling. It is just a dream. Unbelievable.”

ROME GLADIATORS POWERED BY CAVALLERIA TOSCANA

Helly Kass Avner and Helly Kass

Yali Kass, Peder Fredricson, Avner Kass, Emanuele Gaudiano, Yuri Mansur