The Longines Global Future Champions at the Longines Tops International Arena once again brought together some of the finest emerging and established names in show jumping, with riders from around the world competing across multiple age categories. The Valkenswaard venue provided a fitting stage for a weekend of international competition, featuring Pony, Children, Junior, Young Rider and CSI-level classes.
Longines Global Future Champions 2026 results saw Britain’s Harry Charles continue his exceptional run of form, claiming victory in Saturday’s CSI4* 1.50m Grand Prix Qualifier aboard Bandit.
Charles produced a precise and controlled clear round, completing the course in 70.51 seconds to secure the top position in a field featuring some of the sport’s leading combinations. The performance extended an impressive sequence for the British rider and Bandit, who have now collected four victories from their last five appearances at 1.50m level.
The result added another important success to Charles’ growing list of achievements at Valkenswaard, where the partnership with Bandit has developed into one of the most consistent combinations of the competition.
Mathijs van Asten continued his strong week with another excellent performance aboard Hotspot, finishing second after a faultless round in 71.37 seconds. The Dutch rider had already claimed victory in the opening 1.50m qualifier and once again demonstrated the consistency of his partnership with the talented horse.
Brazilian rider Yuri Mansur completed the CSI4* podium with Vitiki after another smooth clear round, recording a time of 71.95 seconds. Germany’s Philipp Weishaupt finished fourth with Kilmister, while Marcus Ehning guided Stargold into fifth place. Qatar’s Bassem Mohammed and Wathnan Issem completed the top six.
The focus now turns towards the Grand Prix finale, where the leading riders from the week’s competitions will return to the arena seeking another major international success.
Italian veteran Piergiorgio Bucci produced another outstanding performance at the Longines Tops International Arena, taking victory in the CSI2* 1.45m Big Tour speed class.
Riding the 14-year-old Hantano, Bucci delivered a flawless round and stopped the clock at 66.20 seconds to take first place. His experience and precision proved decisive in a competitive field.
Norway’s Geir Gulliksen finished second with Oh La La van Overis after completing a clear round in 67.59 seconds, while Dutch rider Lars Kersten secured third place aboard Grimaldi van het Keizershof Z with a time of 67.79 seconds.
The CSI2* 1.30m immediate jump-off class produced a closely fought contest featuring 52 horse-and-rider combinations.
Qatar’s Ghanim Nasser Al Qadi delivered the winning performance aboard Valenzano, producing a rapid clear jump-off round in 30.41 seconds. His pace was enough to move ahead of American rider Vani Khosla, who had earlier set the benchmark with Moka Delle Schiave in 31.07 seconds.
Mohammed Khalifa A Al Baker and Emiro Delle Sementarecce completed the leading group after setting an early target with their time of 31.47 seconds.
Australian rider Thomas McDermott achieved a significant milestone by winning the CSI2* 1.20m immediate jump-off class.
Partnering the six-year-old Tobaro OLD, McDermott produced a winning round in 38.03 seconds to claim his first international victory on the European circuit.
Dutch rider Ilse Vedder finished second with L.Anemone’s Lajoy, narrowly missing out after recording 38.11 seconds. Spain’s Sergio Alvarez Moya completed the podium with Extreme 111 Z.
Belgian talent Kasper De Boeck enjoyed another successful day by winning the CSIY 1.35m immediate jump-off class. Riding Nepal S, he produced a faultless performance and stopped the clock at 40.75 seconds.
Australia’s Jack Barker finished second aboard Oaks Cryptic, while Belgium’s Helena Beyers took third place with Urban Legend HWS.
Mexico’s Sara Maria Hank Guerreiro also enjoyed a memorable performance in the CSIY 1.45m speed class, securing a one-two finish. Riding H5 Nashville, she improved on her own earlier leading time with H5 Carlotta 276 to claim victory, while Hussain Alkharafi of Kuwait finished third with GK C’Est Un Reve.
The younger categories at Longines Tops International Arena produced several impressive performances.
Dutch rider Giulia Pronk won the CSIJ 1.20m class aboard Oh My Girl WS after a faultless jump-off round in 39.53 seconds. Marie Schalken finished second, while Germany’s Marlene Richter took third place.
Switzerland’s Jordan Scherbakov claimed victory in the CSIJ 1.35m speed class with Luka-Cara, completing a sharp clear round in 65.08 seconds. American rider Victoria Morcombe finished second with Caprivi 23, while Saudi Arabia’s Mashhoor Alothaim took third place with Cinsello Blue PS.
European Children’s Champion Pedro Mansur continued his impressive form by winning the CSICh 1.20m speed class. Riding Away Semilly, Mansur produced a remarkable clear round in 58.06 seconds, finishing well ahead of the chasing field.
Belgium’s Noé Vochten secured both second and third positions with Best Call Z and Skyfall.
The pony classes provided another test of skill and precision at the Valkenswaard venue.
Belgian rider Romi Draycott won the CSIP 1.10m class aboard Kantje’s Nyandro, recording the fastest time despite finishing with four faults. Germany’s Marlene Richter claimed the 1.15m victory with Caseo after a faultless jump-off performance.
Jordan Scherbakov completed another successful result by winning the 1.25m speed class aboard Parco van ’t Hollandhof.
The Longines Global Future Champions once again demonstrated the depth of international show jumping, bringing together leading professionals, rising stars and young riders from across the world. With competition across multiple divisions, the event continues to provide an important platform for the next generation of equestrian talent.
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