The Longines Global Champions Tour Vienna 2026, taking place in Austria from September 24–27, will bring together the excitement and athleticism of show jumping and now the elegance, precision, and harmony of dressage, creating a truly unique experience for equestrian enthusiasts around the world. The combination of these two Olympic disciplines enhances the exceptional character of the event, creating a sporting spectacle unlike any other in the world. Eight-time Olympic champion and Germany’s “Queen of Dressage,” Isabell Werth, will serve as an ambassador for the event and will also compete.

Mark Richards, founder and CEO of Palm Beach Motor Yachts and a nine-time winner of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, shares the identical vision as Jan Tops, the Founder and President of the Longines Global Championship Tour, “Only the Best for the Best”. Our partnership is a natural extension of our brand’s performance-driven heritage. “Ocean racing and competition are in the DNA of Palm Beach Motor Yachts. From my experience, a Grand Prix horse and a high-tech ocean racing machine are both not things you simply control; they are things you must learn to understand, trust, and master. Meeting and exceeding the demands the ocean places on a yacht is at the very heart of what we do. Winning ocean races is about knowing the performance characteristics of your yacht and your team using them to maximum effect. We see many parallels between high-performance sailing and elite-level horse riding, where preparation, training, continuous development, and the ability to perform under pressure are essential. This partnership is an exciting first step in exploring those connections in a meaningful way.”