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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCING GLOBAL CHAMPIONS ARABIANS TOUR

GLOBAL CHAMPIONS ARABIANS TOUR stems from Global Champions’ unique platform to create a new and exclusive Arabian Horse Championship, taking place in state-of-the-art venues in iconic locations, and offering the highest prize money ever in the sport.

MISSION STATEMENT

Promote the uniqueness of Purebred Arabian Horses through an international platform, fostering a legacy of excellence, transparency, fairness and integrity.

Create a unique fairground for Arabian Horse shows to expand and prosper.

Connect people and cultures all over the world through a common passion, promoting inclusiveness, respect and exchange of knowledge.

“ We created a unique Arabian Horse Tour that will bring the sport to the next level, connecting peoples and cultures through a common passion. ”

Faleh Al-Nasr | Chairman

THE CONCEPT

A World Championship that is the pinnacle of Arabian Horses sport.

Annual GCAT Championship Series, in which participants compete in the following categories:

2024 schedule includes 7 destinations in Europe and Middle East

Best Horses

(yearling females, yearling males, junior females, junior males, senior females and senior males)

Best Handlers

CORE TOUR GOALS

BEST • HORSES • COMPETITIVE • FAIR

CHAMPIONSHIP & STANDINGS

Horses are eligible to participate in all GCAT Events. Participants may register an unlimited number of owned horses for each GCAT Event. However, the number of leased horses is limited to one per participant per season.

The GCAT overall classification is determined by the points earned by each horse and handler across all GCAT Events held during the season.

Points earned by each horse and handler across all GCAT

POINTS & RANKING SYSTEM

GCAT allocates points to the top 10 horses across all championship categories (yearling female, male, junior female, junior male, senior female, and senior male), as well as top 10 handlers.

THE CALENDAR

The Tour is open to incorporating additional shows in the future.

* Existing shows › incorporation to be confirmed.

WORLD CLASS. WORLDWIDE.

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THE PRIZE MONEY

THE HIGHEST PRIZE MONEY IN THE ARABIAN HORSE WORLD

*ECAHO fees not included.

PRIZE MONEY

Events (Doha – Abu Dhabi)

Season (7 events)

Overall Championship + bonus

BONUS PRIZE MONEY

The overall Global Champions Arabians Tour Champion is awarded to the horse with the highest points total at the end of the season.

THE MOST MAGNIFICENT ARABIAN HORSES IN THE WORLD IN AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENT TOUR.

AN EXCLUSIVE HOSPITALITY OFFER

The events offer a truly elevated hospitality experience, making it the perfect place to entertain guests, clients, and sponsors who can enjoy a premium seat, fantastic service, and delicious food alongside the scenic main competition arena. The VIP Areas provide a unique experience for guests.

SPONSORS, SHOPPING & MORE

The shopping village includes an exciting selection of vendors, boutiques by our prestigious partner brands and the finest equestrian apparel and equipment, refreshments and entertainment areas.

RESPECTING BEAUTY WITH INTEGRITY

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The LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR - LONGINES PARIS EIFFEL JUMPING will celebrate its 10th edition in 2024. The prestigious Parisian leg of the LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR and GCL circuit will take place, exceptionally, on the Plaine de Jeux de Bagatel

As a fan favourite stop on the LGCT Calendar, show jumping travels to the heart of this renowned city of style, attracting thousands of spectators to watch world-class competition unfold beneath one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks.

Paris, the 'City of Lights', will 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, the Eiffel Tower.

One of the most visited cities in the world, Paris is brimming with famous attractions and landmarks. Whatever takes your fancy - Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the River Seine, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre or the Moulin Rouge - there is so much to see and do. The grandeur and magic of this city have been described by many famous writers and Paris boasts a high concentration of national and international political, scientific and cultural institutions. A legendary centre of fashion and haute couture tailoring, Paris Fashion Week is one of the most celebrated events in the fashion world.

Spectators can enjoy world-class show jumping in the heart of the ‘International City of Style’, against one of the most recognisable landmarks in the world. French “art de vivre” will as well be celebrated through gastronomy in the reception areas with restaurants. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected at what's become a meeting place for horse lovers around the world in celebration of all things horse.

Stream the world's premier show jumping series live and on-demand for as low as €4.99 per month (when purchasing a Live Pass Annual)!

Make the most of each event with a hospitality package that gives unfiltered access to the world of equestrian sport and elegant lifestyle.

Go on tour with Global Champions in the most breathtaking locations.

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PLEASE NOTE: Paying access starts from 17:00 and requires a ticket. Sessions before 17:00 are open to the public and do not require a ticket/registration.

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Just weeks after Cannes rolls out the red carpet for the biggest movie stars in the world as they descend on the town for its film festival, the town is abuzz once more, but this time with the biggest names in showjumping. The seventh round of the tour brings scintillating showjumping as our horses and riders battle it out at the Jumping International de Cannes, held from the 6th to the 8th of June 2024. 

The Longines Global Champions Tour has taken over Cannes in summertime every year since its inception in 2006, and this leg is a firm favourite with fans and riders alike. The jumping is held under floodlights after the sun sinks below the hills, lending the competition an extra layer of glamour and excitement. Gleaming horses soaring over towering jumps are a thrilling backdrop for fans in the stadium seating and for our VIP guests enjoying exceptional hospitality.

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Immerse yourself in the thrilling atmosphere of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes with our General Admission tickets. While these tickets do not include allocated seats, you gain unrestricted access to the Shopping Village. Experience the competition up close from the sidelines of the arena. Feel the pulse of the event as you move freely, taking in the excitement from various viewpoints and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

The covered grandstand along the long side of the arena gives a direct view of the competition as well as access to the Shopping Village. Seats are not reserved and are on a first come, first served basis. A special rate is available for children from 0 to 13 years old but they must be accompanied by an adult.

Providing a front-row seat to the action along with a private bar, and top-quality service, the GC Lounge at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes provides an experience unlike any other. Reserve your seat in advance for this year’s event.

Includes: 

• A prime spot with views on the competition arena from the exclusive Lounge
• A welcome drink
• Free tea, coffee and snacks throughout the day
• A private bar with drinks and a selection of food for purchase
• A free copy of the event magazine

VIP EXPERIENCE

Overlooking the main competition arena, the VIP Area provides a unique experience for guests. Beginning at the start of each day’s competition, VIP offerings will accompany guests throughout the day, with a range of all-inclusive options inspired by the freshest Mediterranean cuisine. A multilingual team of hostesses and waiters are on hand to assist throughout the dining experience.

The Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes offers a truly elevated hospitality experience, making it the perfect place to entertain guests, clients, and sponsors who can enjoy a premium seat, fantastic service, and delicious food alongside the main competition arena. What’s included:

• 3 Day VIP access to the event
• Reserved table of 4, 6 or 8 guests personalized with your (company) name
• Direct view on the competition arena
• Full catering buffet services including fine wines and champagne
• Multilingual hostesses

EACH DAY HAS ITS OWN HIGHLIGHT

CSI5* and CSI2* competitions General admission to Shopping village free until 17:00

*Schedules are subject to change according to the evolution of the sports program.

GCL team competition in 2 rounds General admission to Shopping village free until 17:00

Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Cannes General admission to Shopping village free until 17:00

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Date : 6 to 8 June 2024 Location : Stade des Hespérides, 50 Av. de Lérins, 06400 Cannes, France

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where is the event taking place?

L’événement a lieu au Stade des Hespérides, 50 Av. de Lérins, 06400 Cannes, France

Can I choose my own seat?  

Unfortunately, it is not possible to pick your own seat.

I would only like to attend the morning sessions; do I still have to pay?  

If you only wish to come to the sessions before 17:00 you do not have to purchase a ticket, nor do you need to register. However, you will have to vacate the venue by 17:00.

Can I bring my dog/pet?  

Pets are allowed in the Shopping Village if they are on a leash. Pets are not allowed in the seated areas, including the grandstands and VIP. An exception is made for service animals with proper documentation.

Can I buy a ticket at the event?  

On-site sales are subject to availability. However, we do recommend that you book as early as possible in order to secure your seat(s) in your selected section and avoid disappointment.

Are VIP tickets available?  

For enquiries on VIP access please get in touch with  [email protected]

Where can I park my car?  

Unfortunately, we do not offer any parking on site. A car parking is located on the boulevard of La Croisette a few minutes walk from the venue.Due to limited availability, we recommend you to arrive at the event in the morning.

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Laura Graves to host a Masterclass in Sweden during the Longines Global Champions Tour Stockholm & Stockholm Horse Week

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Stockholm set for world class equestrian extravaganza – tickets on sale now

Sweden and the city of Stockholm is for the second time one of the attractive stops of the Longines Global Champions Tour and the Global Champions League. Between June 12th -14th the worlds top riders will be competing at the city’s historic Olympic Stadium.

The main competitions are the individual Longines Global Champions Tour and the team competition Global Champions League and once more the worlds best riders and horses will head for the Swedish capital to battle it out. As a complement to the main competitions Stockholm Horse Week will focus on classes for young talents, both horses and riders! There will also be a shopping village and other activities in the area.

Tickets out now!

One of the news for next years competitions is  the possibilty to buy exclusive Premium tickets for the event where you get to experience the magical atmosphere from the best seats in the stadium. Tickets also includes a fast track entry to the showgrounds and access to a bar in connection to the stands.

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Can I bring my dog?

– No dogs are allowed in the area.

When does the arena open and close?

– The arena area opens 30 minutes before the first class starts and closes 30 minutes after the last class is finished.

What opening hours does the Shopping Village have?

The Shopping Village will open 3o minutes before the first competition of the day and close when the last competition is finished

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Top sport and intense rivalry across continents in pursuit of GCL championship glory. Top riders from different countries united for the first time ever in show jumping with star U25 riders. Team spirit, team tactics and the strongest combinations will win the day. A formidable fight unfolds in incredible destinations in pursuit of overall GCL championship honours. And only the top teams will survive the ultimate showdown in the GCL Super Cup at the GC Riyadh Playoffs.

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Take a look at just a few of the featured groups this week at the Cognizant Founders Cup using KPMG Performance Insights :

Thursday, 7:59 a.m.* – Nelly Korda/Jin Young Ko/Minjee Lee

Nelly Korda will look to continue her unstoppable tear of excellent golf this week in the Garden State, as the 13-time LPGA Tour winner is pursuing a sixth consecutive LPGA Tour victory at the Cognizant Founders Cup. The 25-year-old collected her fifth straight Tour title at The Chevron Championship just a couple of weeks ago, matching Nancy Lopez and Annika Sorenstam as the only other known player since 1978 to win five tournaments in a row on the LPGA Tour. She also became the first American since Juli Inkster in 1999 to win five times in a single season and is the youngest LPGA Tour member to win her second major title also since Inkster picked up her second major victory in 1984 at 24 years, 1 month and five days. According to KPMG Performance Insights, Korda leads the LPGA Tour in strokes gained total (+3.01), scoring average (69.22), percentage of rounds in the 60s, par-4 scoring, par-5 scoring, greens in regulation, strokes gained tee to green (+2.33), strokes gained around the green (+0.84) and eagles (6). She is also second on Tour in strokes gained driving (+0.81) and is 13th in strokes gained approach (+0.90), the latter of which she has vastly improved upon in 2024 compared to 2023. This is Korda’s sixth start in the Cognizant Founders Cup, and in her five previous appearances, she has missed two cuts, one of which was last year at Upper Montclair Country Club, and earned three top-20 finishes, including a tie for second in 2019 and a pair of T19s that came in 2017 and 2021.

Can anyone top Nelly Korda at this week's @LPGAfounders ? We look at the #KPMGInsights ahead of the event. 🏆 Nelly goes for six straight wins 📈 Brooke Henderson continues to improve pic.twitter.com/j9qCOC54YL — KPMG Golf (@KPMGGolf) May 8, 2024

When it comes to horses for courses, few are better suited for Upper Montclair Country Club and the Cognizant Founders Cup than Jin Young Ko. Three of Ko’s 15 LPGA Tour victories have come at this event, as the Republic of Korea native won the 2019, 2021 and 2023 Cognizant Founders Cups at Wildfire Golf Club in Phoenix, Ariz., Mountain Ridge Country Club in West Caldwell, N.J., and at Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, N.J., respectively. Statistically, Ko’s victory at this tournament last season saw the former Rolex Rankings No. 1 rank first in par-4 scoring (11-under), second in strokes gained tee to green (+3.30), third in strokes gained approach (+2.53) and fourth in proximity to the hole (19 feet), according to KPMG Performance Insights. So far this season, Ko leads the LPGA in strokes gained approach, picking up 1.35 strokes on the field per round with her approach shots, and among players with 10 or more rounds, she is also ranked first in proximity to the hole from 125 to 150 yards (15’8). This is Ko’s sixth start in the Cognizant Founders Cup, and in addition to her three victories, she has one other top-20 result, a tie for 17th that came in 2022.

Minjee Lee won the 2022 edition of the Cognizant Founders Cup, the first year the event was held at Upper Montclair Country Club, defeating Lexi Thompson by two shots with a four-day total of 19-under. That kind of form is something that Lee will be looking to find this week in Clifton, N.J., as it’s been an up-and-down year thus far for the Australian major champion. She has made just three cuts in six total starts this season, recording two top-15 results at the Blue Bay LPGA, where Lee finished in a tie for fourth, and the T-Mobile Match Play presented by MGM Rewards, where she ultimately tied for 15th. Still, the 27-year-old seems to be striking it well as she is averaging 20 feet in proximity to the hole from 125 to 150 yards, over four feet better than the LPGA Tour average, and is ranked eighth in strokes gained approach (+1.04), according to KPMG Performance Insights. This is Lee’s eighth time teeing it up in the Cognizant Founders Cup, and in addition to her victory, she has earned three other T25 or better results, including a solo second in her title defense in 2023.

Thursday, 8:10 a.m.* – Nasa Hataoka/Brooke Henderson/Hannah Green

This week marks Nasa Hataoka’s sixth appearance at the Cognizant Founders Cup, and if her recent performances at Upper Montclair Country Club are any indication, she’s definitely someone to keep an eye on this week in the Garden State. Since the event moved to this venue, Hataoka has recorded back-to-back top-10 finishes in this tournament, tying for sixth in 2022 with a 72-hole score of 14-under and finishing solo eighth in 2023 with a four-day total of 6-under. This is her 10th tournament of the 2024 LPGA Tour season – Hataoka has only skipped the Blue Bay LPGA this year – and she has earned four top-15 results, including back-to-back T13s at The Chevron Championship and JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro and a tie for third at the HSBC Women’s World Championship. Statistically, the Japan native is more than in form, ranking fourth in rounds under par (21), eighth in strokes gained approach (+1.04), ninth in greens in regulation (71.70%) and 12th in strokes gained tee to green (+1.24) so far this season.

Brooke Henderson is teeing it up at Upper Montclair Country Club for the very first time as she makes her first start in the Cognizant Founders Cup since 2021 this week. She has played in this event five times before, four of which were at the tournament’s original venue, Wildfire Golf Club, in Arizona, and the last of which was at Mountain Ridge Country Club in West Caldwell, N.J. In those five previous starts, Henderson has recorded four top-15 finishes, the best of which was a tie for fourth that came in 2016. This week is her ninth start of the 2024 LPGA Tour season, and she has already earned an impressive five top-10 results, three of which were T3s or better at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions (3), the HSBC Women's World Championship (T3) and The Chevron Championship (T3). According to KPMG Performance Insights, the 13-time LPGA Tour winner is ranked third in strokes gained total (+2.04), fourth in strokes gained tee to green (+1.50) and seventh in strokes gained driving (+0.74). She has also made 68 putts of 10 feet or longer this season, the fourth-most of any player, and is currently second in rounds under par (23), second in scoring average (69.87), third in birdies (127) and fourth in rounds in the 60s (13). While it might be tricky to predict how well an athlete performs at a venue they’ve never seen before, Henderson’s recent form should be a good indicator for success this week at Upper Montclair Country Club.

Hannah Green successfully defended her title a couple of weeks ago at the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro, winning by three shots over Maja Stark at Wilshire Country Club. It was her second victory of the 2024 LPGA Tour season, as Green won the HSBC Women’s World Championship in February in Singapore, and the title made this year Green’s first multiple-win season on Tour since she won the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and the Portland Classic in 2019. With a week off to rest and recuperate, the Australian will be raring to go this week at the Cognizant Founders Cup, an event in which she has played four times before, earning a best finish of T42 in 2021. Statistically, Green is more than in form, ranking 10th in strokes gained total (+1.34), 17th in strokes gained putting (+0.71) and 22nd in strokes gained approach (+0.66). She is also ranked second in putts per green in regulation (1.72), third in scoring average (69.95), 10th in greens in regulation (71.67%) and 12th in rounds in the 60s (10).

Thursday, 1:10 p.m. – Rose Zhang/Megan Khang/Lydia Ko

Mizuho Americas Open winner Rose Zhang is making her tournament debut this week at the Cognizant Founders Cup, just a few days before she works to defend her title for the first time in her young career at Liberty National Golf Club. This is her seventh start so far this year, and in her six previous events, the 20-year-old has missed two cuts and earned two top-10 finishes, tying for seventh at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions and tying for fifth at the T-Mobile Match Play presented by MGM Rewards. According to KPMG Performance Insights, Zhang is ranked seventh in strokes gained approach (+1.04), ninth in strokes gained total (+1.35) and 14th in strokes gained tee to green (+1.12). While she doesn’t have any prior experience at Upper Montclair Country Club, Zhang’s 2023 victory at Liberty National and her solid showing at last year’s KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club’s Lower Course indicate that she has a pretty good grip on how to play golf in New Jersey, something that should bode well for Zhang this week at the Cognizant Founders Cup.

Megan Khang is a Northeast native, hailing from Rockland, Mass., and has plenty of experience playing the style of golf that a venue like Upper Montclair Country Club will require this week at the Cognizant Founders Cup. It’s her eighth time teeing it up in this tournament, and in her seven previous starts, Khang has finished in the top 15 on four separate occasions, most recently tying for sixth in 2022, the first time the Founders Cup was held in Clifton, N.J. The Rolex Rankings No. 14 has been hitting it well this season, ranking second in strokes gained tee to green (+1.77) and third in strokes gained approach (+1.17), according to KPMG Performance Insights. She’s also 13th on the LPGA Tour in driving accuracy, hitting the fairway 82.92% of the time, a skill that will be critical around a narrow Upper Montclair Country Club. Khang has one LPGA Tour victory to her credit, winning the CPKC Women’s Open in 2023 at Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club, an event in which she defeated Jin Young Ko en route to victory.

Lydia Ko will have another shot at the LPGA Hall of Fame this week at the Cognizant Founders Cup as she works to track down the 27th point necessary for automatic qualification. The 27-year-old captured her 20th career LPGA Tour title at the season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in January and has been trying to collect her 21st title so she can gain entry into the Hall. In her pursuit of history, Ko has recorded five top-20 finishes since she won at Lake Nona Golf and Country Club, the best of which was a solo second at the LPGA Drive On Championship the week following the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions and the most recent of which is a tie for 17th that came at The Chevron Championship a couple of weeks ago. According to KPMG Performance Insights, Ko is ranked second in strokes gained total (+2.15), sixth in strokes gained tee to green (+1.43), 10th in strokes gained approach (+0.96) and 13th in strokes gained around the green (+0.40). She is also second in eagles (5), third in rounds under par (22), fourth in scoring average (70.04) and seventh in rounds in the 60s (11). This is Ko’s ninth start in the Cognizant Founders Cup, and in her eight previous appearances, she has earned a pair of runner-up results in 2014 and 2016 and recorded four additional T12 or better finishes, most recently tying for 12th in 2022.

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