Last weekend, it was once again time for one of the highlights in the international showjumping calendar – the Longines Global Champions Tour and Global Champions League of Mexico City. This colourful and vibrant event attracts a huge crowd every year, and the 2023-edition was no exception.
In this photo special, we look back at some of the many highlights from the event. First out flying under the Mexican flag, Khaled Almobty and Equine America Spacecake.
All photos © MacKenzie Clark.
It's plenty to look at for the horses in the stunning grass arena at Campo Marte.
An impressive set-up for the trot-up.
A kiss for Niklaus Schurtenberger's Quincassi.
Evelina Tovek's Azaria Dinero striking a pose.
When in Mexico...
The host nation's Andres Azcarraga and Contendros 2.
Marlon Modolo Zanotelli's Heureuse Nouvelle WH throwing shapes.
Shane Breen and Haya with some colourful wings.
Katrin Eckermann and Van Bambelby look small against the giant screen at Campo Marte.
High-five for Nicolas Pizarro and DMS Enkidu after a double clear round in the Global Champions League.
Caption this... Mikey Pender and HHS Forward.
The world no. one: Sweden's Henrik von Eckermann continued his fabulous form, and won the 1.60m Trofeo GNP Seguros, as well as the 1.50m Trofeo Banorte, with Glamour Girl.
Home hero Federico Fernandez and the stunning Romeo.
All the colours...
Anna Kellnerová all smiles after a clear round from the super-mare Catch Me If You Can.
Eugenio Garza Perez and Chalouries PS.
Celebrating Nicolas Pizzaro's double clear in the Global Champions League!
Scott Brash and Hello Valentino.
At the in-gate...
Yuri Mansur celebrating a great performance from Miss Blue Mystic Rose.
Malin Baryard-Johnsson and H&M Indiana with a splash of colour in the background.
Supportive home crowds!
Laura Kraut had a fabulous show with both Bisquetta and Baloutinue, and had good reason to smile!
It doesn't get much better than this...
It was yet another successful edition of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico City.
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