Meet the Best at GLOCK’s CSI5* International Show Jumping

“Horses & Stars” is the motto of the CSI5* International Show Jumping at the GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE Center Austria. From June 15th till 18th 2017, the equestrian world will follow the events on the generous grounds in the south of Austria with great excitement. Because that’s where Olympic winners, world and European champions as well as 39 riders from the world’s current top 100 will be competing in the show jumping arena. The unmatched ambiance of GHPC Austria will  form the backdrop to four days dedicated to international top sports, here blended with exclusive panache and unforgettable top-class show acts.

Suspense! Six Rio Olympic medal winners lead the list of participants
Show jumping superstars have a very busy tournament agenda in the year of the Gothenburg European Championships. However, all of them will be attending the only CSI5* event in Austria at the GHPC Austria. The list of strong contenders is headed by six medal winners in the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games 2016: Kevin Staut and Roger-Yvest Bost of the French gold medal team will be attending, Daniel Deusser, Christian Ahlmann and Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum were part of the German bronze-winning team, and Peder Fredricson succeeded in winning silver for his Swedish home country in the individual competition.

In the total of 18 tests with prize money totalling 601,000 euros , these stars in the saddle will be competing with London 2012 individual Olympic winner – Steve Guerdat (SUI), London team Olympic winner – Scott Brash (GBR), Ireland’s shooting star Bertram Allen and of course GLOCK Rider Gerco Schröder (NED). The latter will get strong support from his world and European championship team colleagues from Caen 2014 and Aachen 2015, because Maikel van der Vleuten, Jur Vrieling and Jeroen Dubbeldam will also be at the GHPC Austria. Especially at the GLOCK’s CSI5* Grand Prix on Sunday, where 345,000 euros are at stake, suspense will reach its climax at this magnificent venue. In addition to the highly coveted world ranking list points, athletes here also fight for their qualification for the European Championships 2017 and the World Equestrian Games 2018.

GLOCK Perfection meets equestrian sport
The exclusive nature of the event is reflected not only in the extraordinary cast of participants; the very special ambience of tournaments at the GHPC Austria is internationally renowned and bears the personal signature of the CEO, Kathrin Glock, in every detail. A veritable world of enchantment, focusing on breathtaking design, exquisite catering, captivating live acts and moving contributions to charities for people and animals in need, opens up to participants and visitors alike.

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.

GLOCK’s Entertainment in the Riders Lounge
 “Horses and Stars” stands for GLOCK-style high-class entertainment; thus, awaiting guests in the exclusive Riders Lounge are:
• Gourmet entertainment by and with Alfons Schuhbeck
• Wellness Lounge (manicure, pedicure, massage)
• Styling Lounge with star stylist Eren Bektas and his team
• Kids Lounge with creative supervision
• Cinema Lounge for little cinema fans
• Dog Wellness – the very finest dog massage with Manfred Kellenc
• Top-class international show acts

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

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 four-legged friends.

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: International Show Jumping
When: June 15th – 18th 2017
Where: GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER Austria
VIP day tickets: for requests please call +43 664 8873 4401
Free entry to all competition events
www.ghpc.at

Unique atmosphere, unique spirit: in 2017 too, the motto of the CSI5* International Show Jumping at GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER Austria is “Horses & Stars”. © GHPC / studiohorst

At the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games 2016, Kevin Staut (FRA) won team gold and will be participating again at the GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER Austria. © Michael Rzepa