With a whirlwind week behind them, the best show jumping riders in the world are making tracks to London, the historic capital of Great Britain, to experience the best of British.
The next stop for the equestrian superstars from the World Championships is the eleventh round of the Longines Global Champions Tour as the season gears up in spectacular fashion on the doorstep of the most famous landmarks the world has to offer.
Stepping straight off the World Championship podium and into the historic arena at the spectacular Royal Chelsea Hospital, all eyes of the home crowd will be on the Bronze Medallist British team of seasoned competitors Scott Brash, Ben Maher, travelling reserve John Whitaker and young guns Harry Charles and Joe Stockdale after their impressive week securing team bronze.
Son of the late Tim Stockdale, Joseph Stockdale said: "I am so excited to be jumping at one of the most prestigious events of the year this week. It was an amazing week at the world championships but the whole team is all now looking forward to heading straight to London for the Globals - you can't beat jumping in front of a home crowd and in such an iconic location."
Veterans of the podium and newly crowned world champion Henrik Von Eckermann will also be competing for the title of LGCT Grand Prix of London, with the LGCT Grand Prix leader board standings evolving into a tight and ever competitive second half of the series.
Poster boy of British show jumping Ben Maher currently sits in second position in the overall LGCT season championship on 182 points but all eyes on Super Saturday in London will be on leader of the tour Christian Ahlmann who is within reach at 210 points.
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