Pressemitteilung Longines Masters Los Angeles – Wie EQWO.net berichtete findet dieses Wochenende vom 29.09. bis zum 2.10. das Longines Masters von Los Angeles statt. Am Donnerstag standen die Einlaufspringprüfungen und die große Eröffnungsgala mit berühmten Stars und Sternchen auf dem Programm. Am Freitag ging es dann erstmals zur Sache und zu den großen Gewinnern zählten der Amerikaner Kent Farrington und der Ägypter Nayal Nassar.

Im Hauptbewerb am Freitag (30.10.), der CSI5* Champagne Barons de Rothschild Trophy, nutzten der Amerikaner Kent Farrington und sein 9-jähriger KWPN Wallach Creedance ihren Heimvorteil. Das eingespielte Duo gewann das 1, 50 m hohe Springen in fehlerfreien 40.17 Sekunden vor der Jane Richard Philips (SUI). Sie kam mit ihrem 13-jährigen Selle Francaise Wallach in 40.22 Sekunden ins Ziel. Dritter wurde Steve Guerdat (SUI) auf seiner zehnjährigen schwedischen Stute Bianca in 42.5 Sekunden.

Spätabends stand dann noch die spannende Longines Speed Challenge (1,45 m) auf dem Programm. Hierbei geht es vor allem um Geschwindigkeit und Geschick. Dem Ägypter Nayel Nassar gelang das auf Lordan, einem zwölfjährigen Hannoveranerhengst, am Besten. In nur 63.47 Sekunden verwies er den Franzosen Kevin Staut auf der 12-jährigen Hannoveraner Stute Elky van het Indihof auf Platz zwei (0/63.90). Der 12-jährige Selle Francaise Wallach Quick du Pottier und seiner Reiter Samuel Parot standen mit 65,19 Sekunden auf Platz drei für Chile.

Ergebnisüberblick, Freitag, 29.09.2016:
CSI5* Champagne Barons de Rothschild Trophy
Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.50 m)

Longines Speed Challenge
CSI5* – Int. jumping competition – speed and handiness (1.45 m)
1. Nassar, Nayel – Lordan (EGY) 63.47
2. Staut ,Kevin – Elky van het Indihof HDC (FRA) 63.90
3. Parot, Samuel – Quick du Pottier (CHL) 65.18
4. Bost, Roger Yves – Pegase du Murier (FRA) 65.81
5. Guerdat, Steve – Concetto Son (SUI) 67.12
6. Epaillard, Julien – Sephora Sonzeenne (FRA) 67.25
7. Whitaker, John – Lord of Arabia (GBR) 67.91
8. Delaveau, Patrice – Leontine Ledimar HDC (FRA) 68.77
9. Surbey, Christopher – Cavarola (CAN) 70.09
10. Anthony, Cara – Ayma de la Demi Lune (USA) 70.56

CSI5*, CSI2* Los Angeles (USA)    
29.09.-02.10.2016  
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Quelle: Pressemitteilung Longines Masters Los Angeles | Übersetzung: EQWO.net

Press Release Longines Masters Los Angeles – Day two of the Longines Masters of Los Angeles was nothing short of action-packed as Nayel Nassar and Lordan finished on top after besting the field of competitors in the Longines Speed Challenge. The duo raced against the clock and finished with an impressive time of 63.47 seconds. Kevin Staut and Samuel Parot rounded out the winner’s podium at second and third place, with times of 63.90 and 65.18, respectively. Notable attendees who witnessed one of the fastest competitions in equestrian sports included Kaley Cuoco and Karl Kook, Nick Bateman, Rocky Barnes, Johnny and Laeticia Hallyday, Guillaume Canet and James Caan.

Unique to the Longines Masters Series, the Longines Speed Challenge emphasizes the swiftness of the horses as each fault is only penalized by 2 seconds as opposed to the standard 4. With a fallen rail meaning a lesser consequence, riders and their horses focus on getting through the course as fast as possible.

Longines, the Title Partner and Official Timekeeper of the event, facilitated a conversation between elite equestrian and daughter of former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Georgina Bloomberg, and reigning Olympic slalom gold medal winner Mikaela Shiffrin. The two athletes discussed the importance of timekeeping and precision in show jumping and alpine skiing. Later, Shiffrin joined Bloomberg for a traditional walking of the course to learn how the equestrian athlete assesses and prepares for the exact spacing between and height of the jumps ahead of a class.

Riders and horses of all levels found success throughout the day at the Longines Masters of Los Angeles. Kent Farrington and Creedance took home the Champagne Barons de Rothschild Trophy in the afternoon’s CSI 5* Masters class. In the Prestige CSI 2* playing field, Jamie Barge and Luebbo claimed the Hermès Sellier Trophy, while Estelle Navet and Revann de Lojou claimed the Jonathan Adler Trophy. The National class finished with Sarah Ryan and Costa de Baugy Z winning the Grand Prix Relay Trophy, and Alyce Bittar besting her sister, Amelie Bittar, to take home the Just One Eye Trophy. Unique to the Longines Masters Series, the Longines Speed Challenge emphasizes the swiftness of the horses as each fault is only penalized by 2 seconds as opposed to the standard 4. With a fallen rail meaning a lesser consequence, riders and their horses focus on getting through the course as fast as possible.

Longines, the Title Partner and Official Timekeeper of the event, facilitated a conversation between elite equestrian and daughter of former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Georgina Bloomberg, and reigning Olympic slalom gold medal winner Mikaela Shiffrin. The two athletes discussed the importance of timekeeping and precision in show jumping and alpine skiing. Later, Shiffrin joined Bloomberg for a traditional walking of the course to learn how the equestrian athlete assesses and prepares for the exact spacing between and height of the jumps ahead of a class.

Riders and horses of all levels found success throughout the day at the Longines Masters of Los Angeles. Kent Farrington and Creedance took home the Champagne Barons de Rothschild Trophy in the afternoon’s CSI 5* Masters class. In the Prestige CSI 2* playing field, Jamie Barge and Luebbo claimed the Hermès Sellier Trophy, while Estelle Navet and Revann de Lojou claimed the Jonathan Adler Trophy. The National class finished with Sarah Ryan and Costa de Baugy Z winning the Grand Prix Relay Trophy, and Alyce Bittar besting her sister, Amelie Bittar, to take home the Just One Eye Trophy.

Riders and horses of all levels found success throughout the day at the Longines Masters of Los Angeles. Kent Farrington and Creedance took home the Champagne Barons de Rothschild Trophy in the afternoon’s CSI 5* Masters class. In the Prestige CSI 2* playing field, Jamie Barge and Luebbo claimed the Hermès Sellier Trophy, while Estelle Navet and Revann de Lojou claimed the Jonathan Adler Trophy. The National class finished with Sarah Ryan and Costa de Baugy Z winning the Grand Prix Relay Trophy, and Alyce Bittar besting her sister, Amelie Bittar, to take home the Just One Eye Trophy.

In addition to a weekend of world-class equestrian competition, guests of the Longines Masters of Los Angeles were also treated to the thrill of high-speed indoor polo when the La Martina Polo Exhibition took the ring. Hosted by La Martina, a leader in developing new high-tech equipment for the sport of Polo, with support from the Santa Barbara Polo Club, the fast pace and physical contact of the game, the strength and maneuverability of the horses, and the skill and accuracy of the players, provided an enthralling spectacle for all Longines Masters fans.

Also on Friday at the Longines Masters of Los Angeles, Santi Serra returned for an encore performance with his Sercam Show, demonstrating the beauty and grace of the horses as well as the bond and trust that they’ve cultivated. Throughout the day, guests were treated to live musical performances by the Pendleton Sisters, DJ Jeremie, and Reverend Tall Tree.

Results, Friday, 29.09.2016:

Longines Speed Challenge
CSI5* – Int. jumping competition – speed and handiness (1.45 m)
1. Nassar, Nayel – Lordan (EGY) 63.47
2. Staut ,Kevin – Elky van het Indihof HDC (FRA) 63.90
3. Parot, Samuel – Quick du Pottier (CHL) 65.18
4. Bost, Roger Yves – Pegase du Murier (FRA) 65.81
5. Guerdat, Steve – Concetto Son (SUI) 67.12
6. Epaillard, Julien – Sephora Sonzeenne (FRA) 67.25
7. Whitaker, John – Lord of Arabia (GBR) 67.91
8. Delaveau, Patrice – Leontine Ledimar HDC (FRA) 68.77
9. Surbey, Christopher – Cavarola (CAN) 70.09
10. Anthony, Cara – Ayma de la Demi Lune (USA) 70.56

CSI5*, CSI2* Los Angeles (USA)    
29.09.-02.10.2016  
Starts and Results »
Livestream »
www.longinesmasters.com

Source: Pressrelease Longines Masters Los Angeles