Miami Dominates Equestrian World as Key Stop in Longines Global Championship Tour, Amidst Buzz About Other Exciting Cities

The Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) has held an esteemed presence amongst the equestrian community for over a decade. The annual show jumping event was introduced to bring together the best in the field for a showdown over a period of a year. Individual to group, the tour sure knows how to hold the thrill and excitement until the year-end event for the ultimate title.

Marking a beginning in 2006, the LGCT has grown to be one of, if not the, richest equestrian sporting series in the world. This year, the series had an increase of €6 million from the previous year, bringing the total to €36 million. In line with the massive prize purse, the series hosted events across the world spanning 9 months. Today, as the season finale has claimed its winners, the LGCT stepped up to announce one of its favorites.

The LGCT unveils tour bias

Later last month, LGCT, or the Global Champions Tour, made its way to Prague for the iconic playoffs. However, before reaching the final destination, the tour graced 16 stops across the world. Starting from Doha in March, it ended with Riyadh in late October. Between the two, Miami Beach, Mexico City, Madrid, Ramatuelle/Saint Tropez, Paris, Monaco, A Coruña, Riesenbeck, London, Valkenswaard, and Rome framed the list. However hard to pick a favorite, LGCT announced one of the undeniable best: Miami Beach. “Miami has to be one of our favorite locations of the year! Which is your favorite?”  

Edwina Tops-Alexander won the second leg of the tour in Miami, earning a golden ticket to the Super Grand Prix. Though the equestrian put up a flawless performance at the beachside venue, it was Julien Epaillard who won the ultimate title. As for the GCL Super Cup, it was Kingsland Equestrian powered Riesenbeck International who clinched the title. Though the season has witnessed its finale, the LGCT doesn’t seem to be quite just yet.

More in store for the equestrian stars

Starting off the next season, for now, Cannes will be doing the honors of welcoming the show jumping equestrian for a spectacle. “Cannes is proud to host one of the three largest jumping events in the world. This historic event is a prestigious fixture in Cannes’ calendar of events,” Cannes Mayor says on hosting the 40th edition. While Cannes takes the 13th and 14th of June, Paris will carry the athletes from June 21st to the 23rd for Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping.

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The official tour list for 2024 hasn’t hasn’t been unveiled just yet. Nonetheless, apart from the two in France, Rome, London, and Stockholm have filled the calendars with individual events.

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