The Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico City is probably the most vibrant show in the world, and every year this stunning event attracts a huge crowd to the Campo Marte. With four days of five-star jumping, the crowds were in for a treat – and with a home rider on top of the podium in the GCL, as well as two Mexican riders in the top five of the LGCT Grand Prix there was plenty to celebrate.
All photos © MacKenzie Clark.
As per tradition, there were many colourful La Catrinas to be seen in beautiful costumes.
The LGCT of Mexico City is as colourful as it gets...
...and is full of celebration of the Mexican culture.
The stunning venue at Campo Marte.
Richard Vogel and Cydello won Friday's feature class, the 1.55m Trofeo Banorte.
Simon Delestre was on flying form, taking the victory in Thursday's 1.45m Trofeo Broxel with Olga van de Kruishoeve and in Friday's 1.50m Trofeo Mercedes Benz with I Amelusina R 51.
Nicolas Pizzaro and Pia Contra against the stunning backdrop of the arena decorations.
On Friday, it was time for the Global Champions League and its third leg of the 2024-season.
The enthusiastic Mexico City-crowds celebrating a clear round for Sanne Thijssen and Con Quidam RB in the first round of the GCL.
But it was this man who stole the show...
Mexico's own Fernando Martinez Sommer jumped double clear with Lady vd Haarterhoeve to help secure the victory for Prague Lions powered by Czech Equestrian Team.
After delivering a clear in round one of the GCL, Thibeau Spits and Impress-K van't Kattenheye Z finished up the second round on five faults which was more than good enough to take the victory ahead of New York Empire on twelve faults.
That expression though! Thibeau Spits taking it all in as he and Fernando Martinez Sommer win the GCL after delivering a total of three clear rounds between them.
The GCL podium in Mexico City: Prague Lions, New York Empire and Monaco Aces.
Fernando Martinez Sommer with Mexican legend Federico Fernandez.
Even when it's grey, it's still bright at this show!
After a long and successful career, Patricio Pasquel's Babel (Billy du Lys x High-Flyer) was retired from the sport with a colourful ceremony...
...and bowed out with a huge group of supporters present to celebrate him.
More stunning arena decorations...
...and celebrations.
There are not many venues like this in the world.
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