What they say

“The Shanghai stop of the Longines Global Champions Tour was first held in 2014, breaking through the biological safety barrier between China and Europe. With the innovative management model of a temporary nonepidemic area, the tour has set a precedent for international horses to enter China. Over the past four years, the unremitting efforts of the operating team and generous support of all sectors of society have contributed to upgrading the event to a higher level and obtaining increasing influence and attention.”

Gong Deqing,

chairman of the Board of Shanghai Jiushi (Group) Co. Ltd “The third event of the season is a special destination on the championship calendar, and we brought the very best horses and riders in the world to China for the fifth consecutive year. For 2018, we have again increased our global reach, with 17 events bringing top-level show jumping to new audiences around the world.”

Jan Tops,

founder and president of the Longines Global Champions Tour “For young riders, competing in high-level events means getting out of their comfort zone. It’s about getting more experience and getting more exposure. It can also help them handle pressure and gain more confidence.”

Raena Leung,

rider veteran Chinese “In some countries, especially in Europe, equestrian sport is important. That is still not the case in China. We knew from the beginning that one of the goals of our participation in China is the development of the sport.”

Marco Danese,

sport director of Longines Global Champions Tour and Global Champions League