Front runners and horse magic: Global Champions Tour conquers Schönbrunn!

Front runners and horse magic: Global Champions Tour conquers Schönbrunn!

The Longines Global Champions Tour will take place in Vienna on September 26, 2025, where the best show jumpers in the world will fight for the title. Small newspaper reports that the event will be held in the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace for the first time. The competitions promise a high-class sporting weekend with numerous prominent participants - from former champions to up-and-coming talents.

In the first competition, the Austrian team with Max Kühner on Eic Quantum Robin V showed that it is on the way to the top. Kühner and his colleague Scott Brash from Great Britain led at the beginning of the competition, but Kühner had a drop in the second round. Maher, another competition riding, could have reached second place with a flawless ride, but made a mistake on his horse Point Break. Despite the misfortune, Kühner was satisfied with his collaboration with EIC Cooley Jump The Q and took second place behind Brash, who won the individual classification.

Strong competition and top -class participants

The Global Champions Tour is a unique event that combines the highest standards in international equestrian sports. The official site of the Global Champions Tour emphasizes that former champions such as Scott Brash, double LGCT champion, and the well -known Harrie Smolders take part in the competition. The current title holder, Max Kühner, is also in the starter field, among many other top athletes from all over the world.

The list of participants includes riders such as Marcus Ehning from Germany, Martin Fuchs from Switzerland and Edwina Tops-Alexander, who compete with their outstanding horses. The event also attracts big names from France, Sweden and Belgium, further increasing the intensity of the competition. Particularly noteworthy is the participation of nine Austrian riders in the five-star range, which is of great importance for the local equestrian community.

Unique framework conditions and challenges

The organizers, led by Sonja Klima, had to overcome major challenges when planning the event. Horse review reports that Schönbrunn Palace is subject to strict requirements as a world cultural heritage site. For example, it is forbidden to let horses onto the grassland or touch the flower beds. These requirements required precise planning and cooperation between the organizers and the authorities.

Sports director Helmut Morbitzer emphasizes the smooth cooperation of his team in order to perfectly integrate the ambience of the castle into the event. He has already created a list of improvements for future events to further optimize the conditions for the riders and horses. In his assessment, the tournament will have a positive impact on equestrian sports in Austria.

Despite the cool temperatures and rain, the mood in the Honor of Schönbrunn was overwhelmingly positive. The achievements of the riders and the impressive backdrop create an unforgettable experience. It remains to be seen how the remaining competitions develop and whether the domestic riders can master the pressure of international competition.