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From Europe to the Americas, this week delivered storylines rich with national pride, career-defining victories, and world-class rivalries across the sport’s biggest stages.
🏆 Winners at a Glance:
The Longines Global Champions Tour brought world-class intensity to Valkenswaard, where Harrie Smolders (NED) and his longtime partner Monaco (NED) delivered a brilliant victory in the CSI5* Grand Prix. Against a stacked field, Smolders held his nerve in the decisive round to edge out World No. 1 Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and Iliana. The win electrified home fans—not only for its prestige on the LGCT circuit, but also because it marked Smolders’ second Grand Prix triumph of the season, reaffirming his consistency at the very top. With champagne flowing and the Valkenswaard crowd roaring, it was a night that celebrated both Dutch horsemanship and Monaco’s trademark power and agility.
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Across the Atlantic, the Major League Show Jumping stage in Toronto delivered its own drama as Daniel Bluman (ISR) claimed the $340,000 Kubota Grand Prix CSI5* with Corbie VV (NED). Dubbed the “King of Toronto,” Bluman produced a masterful round that blended precision and speed, securing one of the richest victories on the North American circuit this summer. The atmosphere at Angelstone was electric, with fans crowding the rail to celebrate the Colombian-born Israeli rider’s triumph. Beyond the impressive paycheck, the moment cemented Bluman’s reputation as one of MLSJ’s fiercest competitors, with Corbie VV demonstrating the poise and scope of a true star.
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Back in Valkenswaard, the weekend also featured a sweep to thrill the home supporters as Dutch riders locked out the podium in the CSI5* 1.50m jump-off. Kevin Jochems (NED) and Shanroe Peeters (IRE) took the top spot ahead of Jur Vrieling (NED) with Griffin vd Heffinck (BEL), with another Dutch contender completing the podium. The result underscored the strength in depth of the Dutch system, where riders consistently dominate on home soil and abroad. For Jochems, the victory was as much about pride as prestige, with Shanroe Peeters delivering a powerful, confident performance that delighted the local crowd.
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Meanwhile in Germany, Michael Viehweg (GER) celebrated a breakthrough moment at the Al Shira’aa CSI4* Grand Prix of Münster. Riding Contario (GER), Viehweg seized the biggest victory of his career, thrilling the home audience in one of Germany’s most historic venues. Known as a stage where rising stars prove themselves, Münster offered the perfect backdrop for Viehweg’s milestone win. His composure and precision in the ring earned both loud cheers and respect from peers, while Contario impressed with carefulness and scope well beyond his years at this level. For rider and horse alike, the triumph marked a defining step forward.
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Finally, South America had its own fairytale ending at the Longines FEI World Cup Grand Prix of São Paulo CSI4*-W. Monique Hubner Busato (BRA) and RR Cornel du Lys (BRA) rose to the occasion in front of an enthusiastic home crowd, delivering a career-defining performance that brought the arena to its feet. São Paulo, long regarded as a hub for international sport in the region, provided the perfect stage for Busato to etch his name among Brazil’s elite. For Monique, the win was equally validating, proving her consistency under the bright lights. The emotional triumph reminded all in attendance of the magic when local riders achieve global success on home soil.
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