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Ludo Philippaerts is Unstoppable at 4th leg of GCT

Estoril, Portugal, July 23, 2025 – The fourth leg of the Global Champions Tour (GCT), sponsored by CN and CN WorldWide, became cause for celebration for Ludo Philippaerts. The Belgian, who had already won two classes during CSI5* Estoril, emerged victorious in Sunday’s 150,000 euros “Costa do Estoril” Grand Prix. (Read on…)

Ludo Philippaerts Delighted to Win in Estoril

Estoril, Portugal – In the first big class of CSI5* Estoril, worth 40,000 Euros, the leader of the Global Champions Tour ranking, Ludo Philippaerts, was successful once again. In the 1.50m jump-off round, the Belgian crossed the finish line riding Parco in 39.72 seconds. He took tremendous joy in the fact that he finished in front of his fellow countryman Dirk Demeersman, who’s time was 40.54 seconds. (Read on…)

Belgians Cash In at CSI Monaco

Monte-Carlo, Monaco – For the second time,Belgian Olympian Ludo Philippaerts received a princely sum for his victory in the Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco on Saturday, June 24. Having received accolades from Prince Rainier for his victory in 2001, this time the 43-year-old was presented with the trophy by Prince Albert II of Monaco. (Read on…)

Ludo Philippaerts and Parco were the winner’s in Saturday Nights Grand Prix of Monaco

Ludo Philippaerts and Parco were victorious in the Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco, the third leg of the Global Champions Tour sponsored by CN and CN WorldWide. The Grand Prix was an FEI Art. 273.2.2+3.1 at 1.60m coinsisting of two rounds and one Jump-Off. (Read on…)

Tops Stables is Tops in Monaco

Monte-Carlo, Monaco – The second day of the Jumping International de Monte-Carlo marked great success for Jan Tops, the man behind the Global Champions Tour (GCT). Australian competitor Edwina Alexander, who rides for Tops Stables, won Friday’s featured event, the Prix Mediterranean Netwerk s.a.m., riding Isovlas Socrates. (Read on…)

100,000 Euros Raised for JustWorld International

Monte-Carlo – At the JustWorld International Charity Gala held Thursday evening, June 22, during the CSI Jumping International de Monte-Carlo, the Global Champions Tour raised money for a good cause. (Read on…)

Global Champions Tour arrives at Monaco

Monte Carlo, Monaco – The American riders enjoyed great success on the opening day of Jumping International de Monte-Carlo running June 22 to 24. In the 1.25m Invitational Class, Anna McWane was by far the fastest with Rusi. In the 1.35m Invitational Class, Alexa Weeks and Riane were the winning team while McWane placed third, this time riding Vincent. (Read on…)

Global Champions Tour heads to Monaco

Monte Carlo, Monaco – Freight carrier CN WorldWide, premier sponsor of the Global Champions Tour (GCT), will present a charity gala on Thursday, June 22, for the benefit of JustWorld International (JWI), the official charity of the Global Champions Tour. (Read on…)

Thomas Frühmann Celebrates Victory in Cannes

Cannes, France – “A tough challenge for the horses,” is how winner Thomas Frühmann described the second leg of the Global Champions Tour. In the Grand Prix of Cannes held Saturday, June 10, Frühmann and his partner, The Sixth Sense, were the only ones to remain clear over two rounds plus a jump-off. (Read on…)

Thomas Fruhmann (AUT) takes the second leg of the Global Champions Tour as he wins the Grand Prix of Cannes

Austria’s Thomas Fruhmann recorded another comeback victory with a superb performance from his nine year old horse, The Sixth Sense. This is another top performance from this year’s “Comeback Kid” — the veteran 55 year old rider who until this year was out of top-class competition for almost five years. (Read on…)

USA riders continue to struggle at Cannes, as International field dominates the big classes.

Jean-Claude Vangeenberghe (UKR) won the Prix Eleclerc Le Cannet Rocheville, on Friday at the Global Champions Tour at Cannes, France. (Read on…)

Rodrigo Pessoa and Baloubet du Rouet claimed victory in the opening Global Champions Tour 1.50m competition at Cannes, France on Thursday.

The competition,a Table A 238.2.2 with a jump off was truly an International one with the first eight places each representing a different country. American Candice King provided the US with its best performance finishing in eight place with double clear rides. (Read on…)

Global Champions Tour comes to Europe

Cannes – Following a successful opening competition in the ´Sunshine State´ of Florida, the Global Champions Tour, sponsored by CN WorldWide, lands on European soil in June. The second leg of the richest series in show jumping will take place during CSI Cannes from June 8-10, which this year is celebrating its 25th anniversary. (Read on…)

Riviera Tour Off to Strong Start in Saint Tropez

The first FEI-sanctioned horse show ever held at the gorgeous Polo Club of Saint Tropez was a resounding success. The competitors, sponsors, and media were all impressed by the premises and the infrastructure of the CSI*** event. The competitors were especially pleased by the good footing, and felt that the stabling was excellent. (Read on…)

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