$330,000 at Stake As World Equestrian Center, Florida, Welcomes World’s Best This Weekend
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The equestrian world is abuzz with excitement as the 2024 calendar unfolds, presenting a plethora of thrilling events. Among these, the Longines League of Nations emerges as a nail-biting showdown, replacing the former Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup circuit. Comprising four prestigious contests, this league sees the finest riders from the top 10 countries vying for supremacy.
Following the triumphant inauguration in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in February 2024, the second leg is set to grace the American home turf this week. As fans eagerly await the renowned Longines League of Nations World competition at the esteemed Equestrian Center in Florida, the Sunshine State prepares to host yet another breathtaking event, featuring a remarkable $330,000 prize pool.
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In an announcement shared on X by US Equestrian, the anticipation for a remarkable event at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, reaches its peak. Mark your calendars for March 21st as the $330,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSIO5* takes center stage, featuring top-tier riders vying for a substantial cash prize.
Get ready for an action-packed week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala! On March 21, watch top athletes vie for victory in the $330,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSIO5*. ✨Follow @wecequestrian for all the action! ✨
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— US Equestrian (@USequestrian) March 20, 2024
The competition will feature top-ranked international equestrian athletes and even Olympians competing for the title and a huge prize purse. The update tantalizingly also hinted at an “action-packed week” ahead. And rightly so, as following the Grand Prix, the second installment of the Longines League of Nations series will unfold at the same venue.
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The Longines League of Nations series
In Ocala, the excitement peaks on two pivotal days: March 21st and March 23rd. On March 21st, the prestigious $330,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSIO5* will take center stage, showcasing the elite talents of the equestrian world. Then, on March 23rd, the focus shifts to the thrilling Longines League of Nations competition, featuring two rounds of intense action.
In the first round, all team members jump, and they get to drop the lowest score. The top eight teams move on to the second round, where only three riders from each team jump, and there are no dropping scores. Following its debut in Abu Dhabi, where the German team emerged triumphant, Ocala eagerly anticipates top riders from around the globe on March 23rd.
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With many contenders hailing from the prestigious top 10 and top 20 world rankings, the competition promises to be fierce. The United States team includes riders like Laura Kraut, McLain Ward, Kent Farrington, and Aaron Vale. As the anticipation builds, the question lingers: can Team USA clinch victory on home soil? Comment below!
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Sampurna Pal