Press Kit - Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show

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Press Kit
LONGINES ATHINA ONASSIS HORSE SHOW 2015
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Summary!
2ND EDITION OF LONGINES ATHINA ONASSIS HORSE SHOW
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Editorial by Álvaro Affonso de Miranda Neto, Rider & Organizer
for Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show
A PRESTIGIOUS EVENT ON A LEGENDARY BEACH
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A prestigious event on a legendary beach
About the competition
The program
Highlights
What's new
TV dates
PARTNERS
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Longines, title partner
Julius Baer, gold partner
Giorgio Armani, silver partner
Midway Labs USA, bronz partner
WHO'S WHO
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KEY FIGURES
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USEFUL INFORMATION
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2nd edition of Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show
It is a pleasure for me to welcome
you to this second edition of
Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show
in France where, once again,
equestrian sports are honored.
I am especially happy and honored
because this year because our
competition was selected by the
Fédération Française to be part of
the French Tour.
Our event will take place on the
Saint-Tropez
peninsula,
more
precisely
on
the
beautiful
Pampelonne Beach. It will be a fine
occasion for the public to combine
two pleasures: the beach and the
discovery of our sport.
Athina and I launched this prestigious
event in 2007 in my home country,
Brazil. It was an occasion for us to
share our common passion: horses
and high-level competition. The first
competition took place in São Paulo
followed by Rio, and was a great success with the public, attracting the world's best
riders and horses. Both athletic performance and elegance are essential ingredients
for a spectacular "show".
Today, the beach in Ramatuelle is a new showcase for the Longines Athina Onassis
Horse Show, and I am very proud to be able to organize the event in this unique,
natural, protected location. It is a great pleasure to provide an exceptional venue to
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riders and the public but it is also a
real challenge because we must
preserve this legendary setting.
For three days, the world's best riders
and horses will participate in the CSI5*
competition, which represents the
highest level of difficulty in terms of
technical skills as well as the height
and width of obstacles. The high
point of the event will be the Grand
Prix Longines which will conclude the
competition. Amateur riders will also
have a chance to participate in the
CSI2* competition mounted on
experienced or promising horses.
Once again, I hope to offer a quality
show with a festive atmosphere to
everyone who shares the same passion
as Athina and I for this discipline.
I would like to thank all of the
participants, partners and spectators
who will join us during the three days. I
wish you all a warm welcome to the
Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show.
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A prestigious event on a legendary beach
For the second time, the famous
Pampelonne beach, legendary for its
beauty, as a film location and a popular
destination for jet-setters, will be the
meeting place for the world's best riders.
The competition will take place a few
meters from the sea, at the back of the
beach on the route de l'Epi, in a vast
area that will shelter the event's
infrastructure: main arena for the
competitions, practice paddock, horse stalls, VIP village, restaurants, bars, shops...
"One of our requirements when we started the project was to choose a location that
matched Doda and Athina's spirit, meaning nature, space and well-being. It became
obvious to us that the Saint-Tropez bay with the legendary Pampelonne Beach was
the right place. We are delighted that the town of Ramatuelle will host the Longines
Athina Onassis Horse Show for the second time! The constraints are as strict as last
year since the area is a protected zone and it is imperative that nothing be damaged.
However, we are working with the best specialists to set up in optimal conditions. We
hope that these three days of competition will combine athletic performance and
festivities for the riders, our partners and our dear public," points out Denis
Monticolo, event director.
Ramatuelle is internationally known for its exceptional environment, festivals and
beach facilities and this new sports event will increase the town's notoriety.
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“For the second consecutive year, Athina Onassis, with the participation of the town,
offers the prestigious Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show to show jumping fans: the
highest level of show jumping, the gracefulness of the finest horses, one of the
world's most beautiful beaches, the Côte d'Azur's exceptional nature and
vineyards… This event could only develop here in Ramatuelle," adds Rolland Bruno,
Ramatuelle's mayor.
The first edition of the Athina Onassis International Horse Show took place in 2007 in
Sao Paulo. The 5-star event (CSI5*) quickly became the most important international
show jumping competition ever organized in Brazil.
After 5 editions in South America (São Paulo, then Rio de Janeiro), the Longines
Athina Onassis Horse Show came to France for the first time in 2014. It was so
successful that the new edition will be held from June 4 to 6 in partnership with the
Swiss watch maker, Longines.
This new edition will feature two different competitions organized in the same place,
the CSI5* and the CSI2*, for a total of € 561,000 in prize money. A total of about one
hundred riders and nearly 200 horses from more than twenty nations are expected to
arrive in the town of Ramatuelle.
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About the competition
The CSI5*: the highest level of difficulty
In international show jumping, five-stars represents the highest level of difficulty, in
terms of technical skills as well as the height and width of obstacles. Only the best
riders and horses can participate in this maximum level.
Although the final list of participating pairs will not be officially released until the end
of registration (about 20 days before the event), the biggest names in the sport have
already been invited to be among the 35 elite riders who will participate in the
competition (28 foreign riders, 7 French riders).
The contestants, among the world's best, will compete in 5 competitions, 4 of which
count for world ranking.
The Grand Prix Longines and the € 300,000 in prize money was won by one of the
pillars of the French team in 2014: Patrice Delaveau with Carinjo*HDC.
"The Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show is an
exceptional event both for the location and the
quality of the competition. The first edition was
a great moment in the sport and I have a very
fond memory of the event, not only because I
won the Grand Prix. Doda and Athina were
wonderful hosts. During the first edition, they
gave their all to make this a superb event. In
fact, this year, I'm sure that it will be even
better," states Patrice Delaveau.
The CSI2*: professionals and amateurs
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A 2-star competition is open to a wide panel of competitors. This type of competition
can bring together in the same arena both high-level riders on experienced or
promising horses as well as experienced amateurs.
For amateurs, competing in the Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show is an incredible
occasion to rub shoulders with the best riders and their horses, and to take
advantage of infrastructures that are usually only available to the highest level of
horse jumping.
For this second edition, Guillaume Canet will again participate in the CSI2*
"I am especially happy to participate
in the second edition of the Longines
Athina Onassis Horse Show. It is a
unique event both for the world's best
riders who participate as well as the
enchanting setting. It is a fantastic
experience to compete on the
legendary
Pampelonne
Beach
surrounded by the pine forest. Very
few outdoor events can provide an
environment like this. As for the
competition, the level is very high and
I hope to have results as good as last
year. I am sure to feel the pressure and
adrenaline rush. This year, I will
probably
ride
Babèche
who
accompanies me for the Grands Prix
and Pomme de Vallon, for speed
competitions," he points out.
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The program
THURSDAY JUNE 4 2015
Class. n.1
Prize Hôtel Byblos Saint-Tropez
Class. n.2
Prize Niou Largo
Class. n.3
Prize Bagatelle
Class. n.4
Prize Ville de Ramatuelle
Class. n.5
Prize Midway Labs USA
CSI 2*
1,15M
9 :30 – 10 :30
Prize-money 1 000€
CSI 2*
1,25M
11 :15 – 12:45
Prize-money 2 000€
CSI 2*
1,40M
13:30 – 15:00
Prize-money 2 000€
CSI 5*
1,45M
16:00 - 17:15
Prize-money 5 000€
CSI 5*
1,50M
18:15 – 20:00
Prize-money 91 500€
CSI 2*
1,40M
10: – 11:30
Prize-money 4 000€
CSI 2*
1,15M
12 :15 – 13:45
Prize-money 3 000€
CSI 2*
1,25M
14:45 – 16:45
Prize-money 5 000€
CSI 5*
1,50M
18:00 – 20:00
Prize-money 91 500€
FRIDAY JUNE 5 2015
Class. n.6
Prize Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez
Class. n.7
Prize Class Corse TV
Class. n.8
Prize Château D’Esclans
Class. n.9
Prize Julius Baer
SATURDAY JUNE 6 2015
Class. n.10
Prize Eurosport
Class. n.11
Prize Henriot
Class. n.12
Prize Talent Advisors
Class. n.13
Prize Giorgio Armani
Class. n.14
Longines Grand Prix
CSI 2*
1,25M
8:30 – 10:00
Prize-money 3 000€
CSI 2*
1,15M
11:15 – 12:15
Prize-money 2 000€
CSI 2*
1,45M
13:00 – 15:00
Prize-money 24 500€
CSI 5*
1,50M
16:00 – 17:00
Prize-money 24 500€
CSI 5*
1,60M
18:15 – 20:15
Prize-money 300 000€
* Hours susceptible to change
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High points
Midway Labs Prize: Thursday, June 4 - 18:15
With € 91,500 in prize money, the Midway Labs Prize will be an occasion for riders
participating in the CSI5* competition to give their best on 1.50 meter obstacles.
Julius Baer Prize: Friday June 5 – 18:00
With € 91,500 in prize money, the Julius Baer Prize will be an occasion for riders
participating in the CSI5* competition to give their best on 1.50 meter obstacles.
Giorgio Armani Prize: Saturday June 6 – 16:00
With € 24,500 in prize money, the Giorgio Armani Prize will be an occasion for riders
participating in the CSI5* competition to give their best on 1,50meter obstacles.
Longines Grand Prix: Saturday June 6 - 18: 15
Reserved for the best pairs in the competition, the Longines Grand Prix is a level A,
timed competition, with an average bar height of 1.60 meters, followed by an
obstacle that will separate participants with no time errors. The competition has a
total of € 300,000 in prize money and will be the high point in the Longines Athina
Onassis Horse Show.
What's new
"French Tour FFE"
This year, the Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show will be part of the FFE's
prestigious French Tour, becoming the 3rd stage out of 8 (Bordeaux, La Baule, SaintTropez, Cannes, Paris, Chantilly, Dinard and Lyon).
The French Tour consists of eight 5-star international show
jumping competitions in France. The high quality organization
for the competition is a world reference which enables the FFE
to host three major international competitions: two stages of
the Longines FEI World Cup TM Jumping, two stages of the
Global Champions Tour and one stage of the Coupe des
Nations.
The tour's purpose is to promote exceptional French
equestrian events.
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"Prestigious parties"
After the competitions, it's time to relax! "Tropezian Parties" will have a place of
honor. The Henriot champagne bar and Nioulargo restaurant (Mediterranean and
Thai cuisine) is open to the public all day long in a 400 m2 area.
There will be a DJ to animate the evening starting at 8PM!
TV dates
Eurosport, media partner of the event
Eurosport International
Saturday June 6, 2015:
Longines Grand Prix - Replay at 9:50PM
Eurosport France
Lundi 8 juin 2015
Monday June 8, 2015:
Longines Grand Prix - Replay at 6:50PM
Class Horse TV, italian equestrian skills
Thursday June 4, 2015:
Jump-off - Direct at 6:15PM
Friday June 5 :
Jump-off - Direct at 6PM
Saturday June 6, 2015:
Longines Grand Prix - Direct at 6:15PM
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Partners
LONGINES, TITLE PARTNER
The Swiss watchmaker shares the same values with the Longines Athina Onassis
Horse Show: tradition and performance.
Longines is proud to be the Title Partner as well as the Official Timekeeper for the
Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show. As such, the Swiss watchmaking label will
present the event's leading competition, the Grand Prix Longines. Longines offers its
expertise as a timekeeper to a competition that perfectly illustrates the brand's key
values as expressed in its slogan: "Elegance is an Attitude."
The official watch for the Longines Athina Onassis Horse
Show is a lady's model in steel from the Conquest Classic
collection, a line dedicated to Longines' passion for
equestrian sports. The white mother-of-pearl dial has 12
diamond index markers that display hours, minutes, seconds
and date at 3 AM. Like all of the pieces in the Conquest
Classic collection, this watch is waterproof to 5 bars and has a
screw down back with a sapphire crystal.
The Swiss watchmaker and the equestrian world share a long history. Longines'
passion for equestrian sports dates back to 1878 with the manufacture of a
chronograph engraved with a jockey and his horse. In 1912, for the first time,
Longines was a partner in an international obstacle jumping competition. Today the
brand is involved in jumping, racing and complete competitions in equestrian sports.
(www.longines.com).
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JULIUS BAER, GOLD PARTNER
The Julius Baer Bank is proud to sponsor the Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show
2015.
The Swiss private banking group, Julius Baer has a long, many decades old tradition
of guaranteeing very high quality private banking. The Bank is committed to its
principles and values, including support for sports and culture as well promotion for
prominent institutions and the people involved. Julius Baer contributes to the
community in a remarkable way thanks to the Julius Baer Foundation and a wide
range of sponsored activities. The bank's commitments not only benefit the talent
that they support but also the general public who appreciates sports, culture and art.
Julius Baer selects sponsorees who share the same key values: Care, Passion and
Excellence. The equestrian universe, a world of perfection and excellence where the
tiniest detail is important, shares the same values as Julius Baer as well as the bank's
international vocation. That is why Julius Baer agreed to partner with Álvaro Affonso
de Miranda Neto's (better known as Doda) "AD Sport Horses" team in 2011.
The decision to organize the famous Longines Athina
Onassis Horse Show on the Saint-Tropez peninsula - for
the 2nd consecutive year - after six years in Brazil,
encouraged Julius Baer to expand their successful
partnership with Doda and his team, by signing a new
sponsorship contract in the equestrian sports sector. The
prestigious competition which brings together the world's
best riders, is a wonderful platform to promote Julius
Baer's long tradition, not only in the sponsorship of sports
and culture, but also as a prestigious name in the
international wealth management sector.
www.juliusbaer.com
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GIORGIO ARMANI, SILVER PARTNER
The Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show is delighted to welcome Giorgio Armani as
Silver Partner for the event. With this sponsorship Giorgio Armani confirms his bound
to the world of sports.
The Armani Group is among the leading fashion and luxury companies in the world
with more than 10,500 employees and 12 production facilities. The Group designs,
produces, distributes and sells fashion and lifestyle products, including apparel,
accessories, cosmetics, perfumes, furniture and home decor under the following
brands: Giorgio Armani Privé, Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, Armani Collezioni,
AJ Armani Jeans, A/X Armani Exchange, Armani Junior and Armani Casa. The
group's namesake distribution network includes 2,704 stores, comprised of 166
Giorgio Armani stores, 324 Emporio Armani stores, 634 Armani Collezioni stores, 276
A/X Armani Exchange stores, 779 AJ Armani Jeans stores, 170 Armani Junior stores
and 55 Armani/Casa stores in more than 60 countries across the globe.
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MIDWAY LABS USA, BRONZE PARTNER
"Midway Labs" is particularly proud to be involved for the first time this year in the
Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show competition that attracts the world's best riders.
Midway Labs is one of the world's largest dietary supplement companies which offers
more than 200 different products produced in 4 countries (the United States, Brazil,
Austria and France). The company has gained international recognition thanks to
intense investment in scientific research to provide consumers with the latest
technology in health and fitness.
Midway Labs also invests in sports. It sponsors the city of Orlando's soccer club as
well as several athletes such as: Kaka (international soccer player), Rodriguo Nogueira
(called Minotauro, famous Brazilian heavy weight champion in free fighting who
participates in the Ultimate Fighting Championship tour), Rogerio Nogueira (Brazilian
jiu-jitsu and MMA champion), Popo Bueno (race car driver), Caio Pannain
(Bodybuilder, Arnold Classic Men's Physique champion) and many others .....
The Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show is a wonderful occasion for the company to
partner with equestrian sports. Like all high-level athletes, riders need to be in
excellent physical condition, with intense training and nerves of steel to reach their
goals. Dietary supplements are perfectly adapted to their needs.
"Dietary supplements are recommended for any active person who would like to
improve their quality of life. Our partnership with the Longines Onassis Horse Show
matches our way of thinking. Riders are perfect examples of men and women who
keep these words in mind: push the limits, strength and persistence. This event is an
excellent occasion to promote the benefits of Midway Labs dietary supplements,"
states Wilton Colle, founder and CEO for Midway Labs United States.
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Who's Who
Direction
President
Álvaro Affonso DE MIRANDA NETO
Event Director
Denis MONTICOLO
Sport Director
Rodrigo PESSOA
Organisation
Ground Jury
Gilles PERRIERE, président du jury
Anna CINI
Evelyne GAYMARD
Sylvie Navet
Foreign Judge
Stephan ELLENBRUCH
Course Designer
Guilherme Nogueira JORGE
Luc MUSETTE
Steward
Ugo FUSCO
Marlene ALCUBIERRE
Alessandra GRIGNOLO
Speakers
Steven WILDE
Philippe LE JEUNE jr.
FEI Vet
Daniele DALL'ORA
Franck VAN HUMBEEK
Antonia GRIGNOLO
Patrick HERVE
Olivier ROUSSEAU
Show Vet
Pierfranscesco MONTECCHI
Farrier
Gianliugi POGGIALI
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Partners
Title Partner
Longines
Official Timekeeper
Longines
Official Partner
Julius Baer
Giorgio Armani
Midway Labs USA
Talent Advisors
TV Partner
Eurosport
Class Horse TV
And also:
Champagne Henriot
Chateau D’Esclans
Riva
Fédération Française
Hotel De Paris Saint Tropez
Hotel Byblos
Barbarac
Bagatelle Beach
Nioulargo
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Official Suppliers
Van Stokkum
Equiteria
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Key Figures
100 riders
20 nationalities
150 grooms
200 horses
4 veterinarians
250 people in charge of logistics
20 volunteers
1500 tons of sand
270 hours of assembly
1600 bales of wood chips
400 bales of hay
100 horse trucks
561,000 euros in Prize Money
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Useful Information
ACCESS MAP
Route de l’Épi, 83350 RAMATUELLE
Download itinerary on Google Maps
TICKETING
Tickets for sale: Fnac, Carrefour, Géant, Système U, Intermarché
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Rates:
€ 20 Thursday June 4 and Friday June 5
€ 35 Saturday June 6
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