For the third year running, next to the Príncipe Felipe Science Museum, the best horses and riders in the world have gathered to compete at the Spanish venue for the Global Champions Tour, the show jumping circuit that is considered as the Formula 1 of show jumping. The warm public welcome of Valencia, the spectacular setting and the facilities that the city offers have once again been key to the success of this event, an event which enjoyed the most outstanding participation of the season. This year 30 of the 33 top riders in the international ranking have taken part.
The sports programme consisted of six trials corresponding to the CSI 5* and nine to the CSI 2* (trials reserved for amateur riders or those outside the international top ranking). On Thursday 5th May the atmosphere began to warm up with the official opening ceremony, the official training sessions and the opening of the commercial village and Horse Garden. On Friday, at 10 in the morning, the starting pistol of the competition sounded. From Friday to Sunday there were trials of the highest level from 10 in the morning to 8 at night.
This third GCT meeting represents the consolidation of an event which, from the first year, managed to capture the imagination of the public as a result of the setting and quality of the competition. Not only is it an event that generates wealth and tourist interest for Valencia and the Valencia Region but it has also allowed the public to enjoy this sporting discipline. Furthermore, it has proved to be popular as it is an event in which all the family can participate.
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