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In a heart-stopping display of raw emotion, unyielding tension, and unparalleled skill, Riesenbeck International powered by Kingsland Equestrian has emerged victorious, claiming the coveted 2023 €6.5 million GCL Super Cup in a breathtaking showdown that will forever be etched into the pages of the history books.

With Philipp Weishaput, after this long career quoting this ‘the best show in the world’ it says it all.

Ben Maher stated that the GCL Super Cup had “Changed the whole dynamic of our sport.” An electrifying atmosphere permeated the air, setting the stage for an evening that would redefine the limits of equestrian sport. The arena pulsated with the rhythm of hooves, the collective heartbeat of competitors and spectators alike echoing through the night. Eoin McMahon with Mila, Christian Kukuk on Checker and Philipp Weishaput with Zineday did the double, claiming the season Championship Title and being crowned GCL Super Cup Winners, leaving Valkenswaard United’s Marcus Ehning with Stargold, Gilles Thomas on Luna van het Dennehof and John Whitaker with Equine America Unick Du Francport in second place for a second year running.


Christian Kukuk said: “We have made history. The sport today was incredible. This is such a special event here, a special crowd. I have no words.”

The highs and lows of the competition unfolded like a riveting drama, each jump, each turn, and each stride carrying the weight of not only personal triumph but also the destiny of the team. The pressure was palpable, the stakes unimaginably high, as riders navigated two 1.60m courses that demanded nothing short of perfection.

The tension reached its pinnacle as Riesenbeck International faced off against Valkenswaard United down to the last fence. The crowd, with record numbers in attendance of over 39,000 people this week at Prague’s O2 arena, were on the edge of their seats, collectively holding their breath with each jump, a symphony of gasps and cheers echoing through the arena as Philipp Weishaupt and Zinady brought it home for the team.

Philipp, the final rider into the arena to contest the GC Super Cup Final, who jumped an immaculate clear round on the ultra-consistent Zineday, threw his helmet into the sell-out O2 arena crowd in Prague as he crossed the finish line in pure elation. Speaking to a full press conference, he explained the feeling he had as he galloped around the arena for the final time: “It is such an emotional moment. What a show and what an environment here. The whole season, the fifteen events on tour with LGCT and GCL this year is one thing, but this one event stands above absolutely anything in our sport. This specific show here in Prague, stands above absolutely everything - they are all great shows and events, but this specific show here makes both the Tour and League very, very special. It is the reason why we are working and getting up every morning to be here in Prague and deliver - it’s definitely the best indoor show in the world.”

He went on to add; “There’s been a lot of pressure for this entire season, the pressure of the Playoffs was immense. As I crossed the line it all just came out of me, imagine you are last in the ring, and it’s all in your hands, and you deliver it? It’s an amazing feeling, and actually this is the reason we are doing the sport - and to be honest… it felt pretty cool.”