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.
Here, Nicolas Pizzaro and his wonderful Pia Contra thank the crowd for their support.
All photos © MacKenzie Clark.
Edwina Tops-Alexander jumps in front of the incredible Mexico City-audience.
As colourful as it gets...
Hot air balloon ride...
...sailing over the Teotihuacan Pyramids.
Zoe Conter celebrates a clear round with La Una in Friday's 1.55m Trofeo Banorte.
The vast grass ring at Campo Marte.
Meeting the mascot.
A hug for Richard Vogel's groom Felicia Wallin after Cydello's win in the Trofeo Banorte.
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With two Mexican riders in the top five of Sunday's LGCT Grand Prix, there was good reason to celebrate. Carlos Hank Guerreiro finished fourth with H5 Porthos Maestro WH Z, followed by Jose Alberto Martinez Vazquez in fifth with Quinley.
But, no one could beat Nicola Philippaerts and H&M Luna van't Ruytershof Z who went off with the win after posting one of two double clear rounds.
With a time of 45.03 seconds, Philippaerts left Luiz Felipe Cortizo Gonçalves De Azevedo Filho and Sierra du Piedroux Z to second while Eduardo Alvarez Aznar finished third with a rail down in the jump-off aboard Rokfeller de Pleville Bois Margot.
A very happy Tiffany Letallec!
The usual champagne spray!
Lap of honour for Nicola Philippaerts and H&M Luna van't Ruytershof Z.
LGCT overall leader Eduardo Alvarez Aznar congratulates Nicola Philippaerts on the win.
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