LGCT New York Is Where Dreams Are Made
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New York, NY — Perhaps the most iconic city in the United States, New York has been dubbed the “concrete jungle where dreams are made of” for its astonishing ability to bring even the loftiest aspirations to life. Surrounded by skyscrapers, whose structures were once thought to be impossible, the city’s existence alone is a reminder that dreams have no limits. It is a sentiment echoed by JustWorld International, which works every day to improve the lives of children against incredible odds.
Still, laying host to the highest level of show jumping in this mega metropolitan landscape seemed a far-fetched idea before the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) landed on Governors Island in 2019. Now, the penultimate leg of this exclusive tour will put equestrian sport in the spectatorship of Lady Liberty once again, truly bringing together the best of both worlds—and the best of JustWorld International.
As the FEI official charity partner, JustWorld International is joining forces with the LGCT ahead of the highly anticipated New York leg, which will set off on September 22nd and conclude on the 25th. The LGCT’s commitment to an exceptional quality enhances its philanthropic partnership with JustWorld. These combined efforts will effectively change the lives of children in need through education, healthcare, and nutrition programs in Cambodia, Guatemala, Honduras, and the United States.
The event features two championships in the Longines Global Champions Tour: Ultimate Individual Challenge and the Global Champions League: Team Challenge. Offering invaluable visibility, the JustWorld jump will be integrated into the jump course which brings the mission in full view of the New York public.
Though, it is some of the world’s top riders who will arguably catch its best angle; galloping down the line between the ears of their eager 2* and 5* horses. The entries are still open, with nearly 40 riders in the 2* division and 60 in the 5* division. JustWorld Ambassadors from nine nations will compete for titles in the arena but unite for a joint mission.
Olympic gold medalist Kevin Staut (FRA) is a longtime JustWorld Ambassador and will continue his devotion to its advocacy at the LCGT New York. He was also the first athlete representative named to the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) Executive Board, so his longstanding loyalty to the organization is commendable, as are his achievements in the saddle.
Staut will be in good company, joined by fellow JustWorld Ambassadors and Olympians Daniel Bluman (ISR) and Marlon Modolo Zanotelli (BRA).
Rising stars like Mimi Gochman (USA) have also pledged to jump for the cause. Gochman might be 17-year-old, but she has the experience that rivals even that of many of her elders. She is already jumping successfully at the 5* level and was recently part of the winning FEI Youth Equestrian Games 2022 in Aachen.
The LCGT’s generosity in offering their venue will allow even more riders and their families the opportunity to learn about JustWorld and the children whose lives are positively impacted daily by community efforts at home and abroad.
This sense of community resonates on this leg of the tour, where the backdrop is the breathtaking Manhattan skyline. New York is comprised of five boroughs and is the city with the highest population density in the United States. The unique convergence of cultures is mirrored by JustWorld’s core values and the show jumping venue’s unmatched hospitality.
The ringside Global Champions Club pays homage to the cultures of their destinations through the art of gastronomy, all while creating an international social network among guests. For that reason, the GC Club is also one of many locations which can foster important discussions on how to collaborate with JustWorld to promote sustainable change worldwide. To make the most of this global circuit, guests can find hospitality packages via https://longineschampionstourny.seetickets.com/content/new-york-ticket-options.
While there are opportunities for premium access, an exhibition village lined with shops and food vendors with a spectacular view of the arena heightens the experience for all ticket holders.
Looking ahead to this dazzling display of show jumping sport, we hope to see you join the equestrian champions of change when we meet on Governors Island in just a few weeks. Let the countdown begin!