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Longines Masters Paris 2017
Rider Master Cup Manach 1
USA Reed Kessler & KS
Stakki
While Team USA narrowly missed the win in Paris,
spectators can expect the home team to be ready for
retaliation in New York on April 28th, 2018.
“There was a little bit of the unexpected and a
couple instances of bad luck,” said Ridland, who
competed for the U.S. in the 1976 Montreal Olympics.
“For New York, we will come in with a pretty
good strategy and a very good team. The home
field advantage will be in our favor in New York. The
spectators, riders, and the sport in general will realize
what it’s all about after seeing this, and I really
look forward to that. We’ll give them a run for their
money!”
No matter the outcome in New York, riders and fans
alike can expect top-level equestrian sport.
“When we decided to move our American leg of
the Longines Masters to New York, we were living
a dream to jump on the grandest stage,” said
Christophe Ameeuw, CEO of EEM, the organization
behind the innovative Longines Masters and the
Riders Masters Cup. “Our show has become known
for combining glamour, lifestyle, and gastronomy
with the best in show jumping; a true 6* experience!
We are thrilled we have the opportunity to bring an
exciting new competition along with it. The Riders
Masters Cup brings the best of equestrian sport
together with team competition, and is a showcase
for the exhilarating event in the world’s biggest
media market.”
The Riders Masters Cup is presented by EEM, in
collaboration with the European Equestrian Federation
(EEF) and Longines as a founding partner.
Riders will head across the Atlantic for the final
showdown of the series on April 28, 2018, during
the inaugural Longines Masters of New York. Until
then, stay updated on news from each team at www.
RidersMastersCup.com, and show support for your
favorite team on social media with the hashtag
#WaveYourFlag.
Tickets for the Longines Masters of New York and The
Riders Masters Cup go on sale in January 2018. For
more information, go to
USA Devin Ryan
& Cooper