The battle of the Titans!

The Glock’s Championat triumvirate competing with Olympic winners, world and European champions

The list of riders at the international Season Opening at GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER from January 29th till February 1st, 2015 is raising equestrian sports aficionados’ pulses. Since the cohort of participants of around 100 athletes from 20 different countries is nothing less than a true star parade of equestrian sports!

The elite group is lead by Max Kuehner (AUT), Jamie Kermond (AUS) and Amy Graham (AUS). Not only are they internationally well known stars in the saddle, they were also able to win the Gaston Glock’s Championat of Salzburg and Magna Racino. Now they also want their shot at victory at the GHPC itself.

And they are certainly not alone with this ambitious objective. Because this is also what GLOCK Rider Gerco Schroeder (NED) has in his sights. The double world champion and silver medal winner in the Olympic games will be taking four horses to his ‘home event’ and is participating in both the CSI3* and the CSIYH1*.

As a German eventing star leaning towards show jumping, Michael Jung will be coming to Treffen for the first time. This double Olympic winner, world champion as well as five-times European champion doesn’t want to miss out on the top-notch Season Opening. Nor does John Whitaker, winner of 18 medals in Olympic games, world and European championships, who will this year turn sixty. Having triumphed at both GLOCK’s Grand Prix of 2013 and 2014, he is certainly now aiming for the GHPC hat-trick.

Swiss junior rider Martin Fuchs is aiming to repeat his GLOCK’s Grand Prix victory of 2012. But the 22 year old rider will have to go up against tough competition from his own country, because Olympic winner Steve Guerdat, European champion Pius Schwizer and elite squad rider Paul Estermann will be saddling their best horses for the event at the GHPC.

Currently ranking 42nd world-wide, through his participation Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) will add some Mediterranean spirit and three fast horses. Meanwhile, Austrian riders including Stefanie Bistan, Stefan Eder and Hugo Simon will be able to count on support from the local audience.

Those wishing to experience the Battle of the Titans live will be able to do so daily from January 29th till February 1st at the GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER. Entrance to the indoor arena is free.

GLOCK’s Entertainment at the Riders Lounge
The motto “Horses and Stars” represents high-class entertainment in GLOCK Style and so the following attractions await guests at the exclusive Riders Lounge:

● Gourmet entertainment
● Wellness lounge (manicure, pedicure, massages)
● Styling lounge with star stylist Eren Bektas and his team
● Kids lounge with creative child care
● Cinema lounge for young film fans
● Dog wellness – finest dog massages with Manfred Kellenc
● Live transmission from the arena
● International top class show acts

Riders Lounge day tickets can be bought for Saturday and Sunday for 300 euros per person. Day ticket information: +43 664 88 73 44 01

Cooking Lounge
German celebrity chef Alfons Schuhbeck will again delight guests in his Cooking Lounge at the GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER. Free entry for all event guests. Cooking shows will take place on FRI and SAT at 11am, 2pm and 5pm and on Sunday at 11am and at 2pm.

Free entrance to the indoor arena
Daily free entrance to the grandstand in the indoor arena. At the Public Lounge, day guests will be offered public viewing, exclusive catering as well as a Kids Corner with childcare. And dogs too are not forgotten - in the Dog Lounge there are generous provisions for your four-legged friends.

Well-informed
All information about the competitions, daily summaries, lots of photos and news as well as live streaming of International Show Jumping at the GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER available on www.ghpc.at.

INFOBOX
What: International Show Jumping
When: January 29th till February 1st, 2015
Where: GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER Treffen nr. Villach
VIP day tickets for Saturday and Sunday: 300 euros per person on +43 664 887 344 01
Free entrance to all competitive events for the grandstand in the indoor arena.
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For the first time the audience at the GHPC can support double Olympic winner, world champion and five times European champion Michael Jung (GER). © Arnd Bronkhorst

John Whitaker (GBR) will be seeking his third victory at the GLOCK’s Grand Prix. © Arnd Bronkhorst

Stefan Eder (AUT) would like to add another chapter to his success story at the GHPC. © Michael Rzepa

In 2013 Max Kuehner won the Gaston Glock’s Championat Salzburg. Back then he still rode for Germany whilst, at the GHPC, he will now be competing for Austria. © Michael Rzepa