The final day of the Longines Global Future Champions brought another successful edition of the international show jumping festival to a close at the Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard, where established champions and emerging riders shared the spotlight across a packed programme of elite competition.
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Sunday’s feature CSI4* Grand Prix provided a fitting conclusion to three days of competition, with Spain’s Sergio Alvarez Moya guiding the 10-year-old Quadrado to their first CSI4* Grand Prix victory together. After a well-designed opening course by Peter Schumacher produced a 12-horse jump-off, Alvarez Moya delivered the fastest double-clear round, stopping the clock in 41.81 seconds.
Britain’s Harry Charles continued his impressive weekend by partnering LT Holst Freda to second place in 43.64 seconds, while Denmark’s Andreas Schou completed the podium aboard Riverdale van’t Poezelhof in 43.93 seconds.
Home favourite Harrie Smolders looked set to challenge for victory after producing one of the quickest jump-off rounds aboard Estrello EH Z. However, a single rail dropped the Dutch combination to fourth. Zayna Rizvi produced another composed performance under pressure to finish fifth with Exquise du Pachis, while Faleh Suwead Al Ajami and Wathnan Quatro completed the top six.
The CSI4* Grand Prix crowned an event that once again showcased every level of international show jumping, from pony riders to senior professionals, reinforcing Valkenswaard’s standing as one of Europe’s premier equestrian venues.
The CSI2* Grand Prix also produced high-quality competition as Brazil’s Yuri Mansur emerged victorious aboard the experienced Incanto VDL. Facing a field of 56 combinations, Mansur delivered the quickest of 13 clear rounds, securing victory in the jump-off with a time of 40.84 seconds.
Harry Charles added another podium finish by taking second aboard Ballypatrick Tiberius in 41.83 seconds, while Dutch rider Lars Kersten claimed third with Carmen H Z in 42.10 seconds. Mexico’s Carlos Hank Guerreiro finished fourth before remaining ringside to watch family member Sara Maria Hank Guerreiro place ninth, providing one of the day’s memorable moments.
American rider Vani Khosla topped the CSI2* Medium Tour 1.30m speed class after producing a smooth round aboard Moka Delle Schiave in 57.75 seconds. Sheikh Fahad Jassim H K Al Thani finished second, with Saudi Arabia’s Saad Alajmi taking third.
The CSI2* Small Tour belonged to Dutch rider Chiara van der Linden, who produced a remarkable one-two finish. Riding LT Holst Elizabeth, she claimed victory in 61.17 seconds before returning on Lubie de Villee to secure second place. American Alexandra Crown completed the podium aboard Dorothy DH Z.
Italy’s Giulia Pasquini claimed the CSIY Grand Prix after delivering the only clear jump-off round aboard Rock of Cashel. Spain’s Olivia Alvarez GarcĂa finished second despite recording the quickest time after incurring four faults, while Switzerland’s Lou Puch placed third.
Belgium’s Rik Nauta dominated the CSIY 1.35m speed class by setting an early target aboard Diva vd Withoeve Z that remained unbeaten throughout the competition. Fellow Belgian Helena Beyers finished second, with Dutch rider Yoni van Santvoort taking third.
The Junior Grand Prix went to Switzerland’s Victoria Scherbakov, whose faultless jump-off aboard Si Belle JM van ‘t Meulenhof proved enough to secure victory. Italy’s Elena Pasquini finished second, while Ireland’s Arielle Allen claimed third after recording the fastest time but collecting four penalties.
Dutch riders swept the Junior 1.25m speed class, led by Marie Schalken ahead of Giulia Pronk and Yoni van Santvoort.
Belgium’s NoĂ© Vochten captured the Children’s Grand Prix with the only faultless round aboard Best Call Z. Germany’s Liona Ost finished second, while Pedro Mansur rounded off the podium in third.
The CSIP Grand Prix concluded with Dutch rider Charlène Baan producing the only double-clear performance aboard I. Easter Ivy BB Z to secure victory. Germany’s Luna Hagedorn finished second, while European champion Lieselot Kooremans claimed third.
Dutch success continued in the remaining pony classes as Cleo van Orsouw won the 1.10m competition with Rudgeway Maestro, while Josephine Rodenburg took the 1.15m class aboard Geena Lisa.
With another successful edition of the Longines Global Future Champions complete, attention now turns to the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard, scheduled for 4-6 September, where many of the sport’s leading riders will return as the 2026 season approaches its decisive stage.
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