Show jumping heavyweights head to Madrid

An incredible tantalizing lineup of showjumping competitors which will be competing from the 21 - 23 of May, in the Club de Campo Villa de Madrid and raising the curtain on the European leg of the tour.

An incredible tantalizing lineup of showjumping competitors which will be competing from the 21 - 23 of May, in the Club de Campo Villa de Madrid and raising the curtain on the European leg of the tour.

Among the highlights of this leg, is the return of Ben Maher (GBR), winner of the last season, with Explosion W that promises an extra dose of emotion amongst so much level.

Seven out of the 10 best riders in the Longines Ranking FEI, will take stage next weekend, including Daniel Deusser (GER), Martin Fuchs (SWI), Peder Fredricson (SWE), Pieter Devos (BEL), Scott Brash (GBR) and Darragh Kenny (IRE) and Niels Bruynseels (BEL), who is currently leading the overall LGCT season championship.

Additionally, high level amongst Spanish riders in the CSI5*. Eduardo Álvarez Aznar, who placed second in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Madrid 2018, Sergio Álvarez Moya, winner of the King’s Cup Trophy in 2012 and current Spanish Champion, Ismael García Roque and Santiago Nuñez Riva, wild card winner, four very fit riders with many options.

Previous Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix winners such as Marcus Ehning (GER) and Maikel van der Vleuten (NED), will demonstrate their talent once again on the famous capital’s grass arena. To complete this list of high-level participants, Christian Ahlmann (GER), Cian O’Connor (IRE), Eric Lamaze (CAD), Evelina Tovek (SWE), Max Kuehner (AUT), Harrie Smolders (NED), Marc Houtzager (NED) o Bertram Allen (IRE).

The safest leisure

With safety as the main priority, the organizing committee has worked closely with the authorities, as well as the governing bodies of the LGCT and the FEI, to ensure that the event fully complies with the strict health protocols established by the measures against the covid-19.

Thus, in addition to the competition, Club de Campo’s visitors will be able to enjoy the best atmosphere with ease, both around the three food truck areas, with national and international food for all tastes, as well as in the "Horseshoe Market" pop up area, with more than 40 stands with exclusive products from the best artisan brands such as Isim Jewels, All by Roo, Cocowi Brand, Satara Living ... among others. In addition, in the commercial village there will be no shortage of popular stands selling equestrian specialized equipment.

The little ones will be able to ride for their first time and have a great time in the now traditional pony area sponsored by Caixabank, brushing, feeding and riding. In addition, in the children's leisure area offered by Grupo Eulen, the little ones will be able to entertain themselves with various activities such as drawing and origami, while their parents take a break family services area, a place to rest and have something to eat or drink, with all the security measures against covid-19, in which they will have lockers, wardrobe and mobile phone chargers.

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