The Global Champions Tour is making it first stop in New York Sept. 27-29 at a unique venue, Governor’s Island against a backdrop of Manhattan skyscrapers.
The island is accessible only by ferry, but the fee is just $3 and admission to the show is free. It’s another in GCT’s series of unusual settings worldwide, which also include an arena set up by the Eiffel Tower and an oceanside ring on the sand in Miami Beach.
As expected, the lineup of riders includes Georgina Bloomberg (who always loves to show in New York, even when her father isn’t mayor), and other top Americans such as Jessie Springsteen, who won at St. Tropez last weekend; McLain Ward and Kent Farrington.
But there will also be a chance to see some European imports. Marcus Fuchs of Switzerland, the new European champion is coming, along with British stars Ben Maher and Scott Brash; German team regulars Daniel Deusser and Marcus Ehning, and Peter Fredericson of Sweden.
In addition to the competition, a visit to the island also offers a vendor village and a chance to walk around the 172-acre island, just 800 yards from the lower tip of Manhattan. An arts center is one of the go-to spots on the property.
Highlights of the show include the Global Champions League competition on the Friday afternoon at 3:45 p.m. , the 300,000 Euro grand prix for 1.60 meter horses at 4 p.m. the next day and a 150,000 Euro grand prix for 1.50-meter horses at 4 p.m. on the final afternoon
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