All roads lead to GHPC: equestrian stars at the CSI5*

This year’s 5-star edition of International Show Jumping at the GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER is resplendent not only by virtue of its breathtaking environment, unique atmosphere and top-notch international show acts. Leading athletes from about 20 countries will delight all fans of equestrian sports with their performances. From June 16th till 19th 2016, spectators will be able to cheer along with the greatest stars of the equestrian world at the GHPC Austria.

“Home game” for GLOCK Rider Gerco Schröder and title holder Pius Schwizer
For sure the twice Olympic silver medal winner at London 2012, as well as team world champion in Caen 2014 and team European champion, GLOCK rider Gerco Schröder (NED), will be able to count on particularly strong support from spectators. He will be coming to his second sporting ‘home’ with GLOCK’s Champions Ludwig, GLOCK’s Zaranza, GLOCK’s Lausejunge and GLOCK’s Debalia for the Young Horses Tour. Another of the returning guests at the GHPC is GLOCK’s 5* Grand Prix winner of 2015 Pius Schwizer (SUI).

This Swiss rider is the owner of a team bronze medal from the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing (CHN) and became European Champion with the Swiss team in 2009 in Windsor (GBR). In addition to his Askaria 3 and Tarioso Manciais, Pius will also take his young talent Lester IX along.

Olympic winners, world and European champions, the world’s number three & 30 of the top 100 are here!
The success list of Schwizer’s compatriot Steve Guerdat is truly impressive. This 34-year-old rider is the current Olympic winner, two-times World Cup overall-winner and team European champion. However, to date he has not yet managed to come top of the GLOCK’s Grand Prix. This year he’s planning to change that with his top horses Nino des Buissonnets, Albführen’s Happiness and Kavalier.

For the first time, also the world’s number three, German rider Christian Ahlmann, will join the five-star action at the GHPC. In the saddle of Codex One, Epleaser van’t Heike and Reavnir, he will surely give his competitors a good scare. Because, in order to beat the double European champion from Donaueschingen (GER) 2003, even giants like twice GLOCK’s Grand Prix winner John Whitaker (GBR) have to make an effort. ‘The Living Legend’ from Great Britain has an incredible collection consisting of one Olympic medal, four World Championship silver and three World Championship bronze medals, four-times European Championship gold, four-times European Championship silver and three-times European Championship bronze, two World Cup victories and four British master titles. At the International Show Jumping, he will rely on the fast Lord of Arabia and the always reliable Ornellaia.    

Double World and European champion Jeroen Dubbeldam (NED) strives to triumph with the “Oranjes”; he will compete with SFN Zenith N.O.P. and Camilo LS La Silla in the GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER arena.

Furthermore the audience can look forward to the performances of top female Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) who will be saddling her brilliant mares Caretina de Joter and Questina. European Championship second Gregory Wathelet (BEL) is taking Chanel, Citizenguard Taalex and Eldorado van het Vijverhof along, Marcus Ehning (GER) will be relying on Funky Fred, KS Stakki and Singular LS La Silla. Bertram Allen (IRL) will fight for victory with Hector van D’Abdijhoeve, Izzy by Picobello and Romanov, whilst Lauren Hough (USA) brings Waterford and Ohlala.

Everyone who would like to experience the riding and ridden stars close-up will be able to do so from Thursday June 16th 2016 at the GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER.

ABOUT THE GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE  CENTER
Industrialist Gaston Glock handed his wife Kathrin responsibility for achieving international positioning of the GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER in 2010. Today not only world champions, Olympic medal holders and European champions but also international show stars are delighted to attend as guests of the Gaston and Kathrin Glock family.

GLOCK Perfection meets equestrian sport
The exclusivity and very special flair of tournaments held at the GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER Austria are internationally renowned and bear the personal signature of the CEO, Kathrin Glock.  Here, over a period of four days, not only equestrian sport but also a veritable world of enchantment open up to participants and visitors alike. The breathtaking design of the Riders Lounge, exquisite dining and cocktails, captivating live acts by show stars and moving contributions to charities for people and animals in need.

GLOCK’s Entertainment in the Riders Lounge
With the theme “Horses and Stars”, there’s  GLOCK-style high-class entertainment awaiting guests in the exclusive Riders Lounge:

• Gourmet entertainment by and with Alfons Schuhbeck
• Top-class international show acts
• Styling Lounge with star stylist Eren Bektas and his team
• Kids Lounge with creative supervision
• Cinema Lounge for little cinema fans
• Wellness Lounge (manicure, pedicure, massage)
• Dog Wellness – the very finest dog massage with Manfred Kellenc

Cooking Lounge
German star chef Alfons Schuhbeck will gain be delighting all in his Cooking Lounge at the GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER. Here, all tournament guests enjoy free entry. The cooking shows take place on Friday and Saturday at 11am, 2pm and 5pm and on Sunday at 11am and 2pm.

Free entry
The tournament arena is accessible to all visitors free of charge. In the Kids Lounge and at the Pony Riding area, fun and entertainment are guaranteed for the youngsters. Dogs have been considered too: in the Dog Lounge there’s plenty of sustenance and the very finest of massages (by appointment and subject to availability) for your faithful pets.

Fully informed
All the information about the competitions, daily summaries, lots of photos and news, along with a live stream and videos of International Show Jumping at the GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER, are all to be found at www.ghpc.at

INFOBOX
What: CSI5* CSI2* CSIYH1* CSIAm-A | International Show Jumping
When: June 16th – 19th 2016
Where: GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER Austria
VIP day tickets: for Saturday & Sunday, 300 euros per person via the hotline +43 664 887 344 01
Free entry to all competition events
www.ghpc.at

GLOCK Rider Gerco Schröder will compete with GLOCK’s Champions Ludwig, GLOCK’s Zaranza, GLOCK’s Lausejunge and GLOCK’s Debalia at the GHPC Austria. © Arnd Bronkhorst

Olympic winner, twice World Cup champion and team European champion in one person: Steve Guerdat (SUI) is coming to the GHPC. © Michael Rzepa

Twice European champion Christian Ahlmann is currently number three in the world and will come for the first time to the GHPC.© Arnd Bronkhorst

What a team! John Whitaker (GBR) and Ornellaia will surely guarantee some great performances. © Michael Rzepa

Double World and European champion Jeroen Dubbeldam (NED) is coming to the GHPC. © Michael Rzepa

Last year it all went very well for Pius Schwizer (SUI), here smiling after his victory in the GLOCK’s Grand Prix. Will he manage a double this year?© GHPC / studiohorst