Nine out of the top 11 ranked riders on the Longines Global Champions Tour are in with a chance to be crowned 2013 Champion in what promises to be an end of season cliffhanger in Qatar. The scramble for maximum points at the 12th and final leg of this year’s series will be intense. Expect ruthless determination from riders at the top of the ranking who are still eligible for the most prestigious prize in show jumping. After 11 events around the world the stage for the great climax of 2013 will be the unparalleled Al Shaqab equestrian centre in Doha. An extra €1 million will be on offer for the overall championship on Saturday November 23 - with the champion winning a spectacular €300,000 purse and the beautiful trophy. Under the rules, a rider’s best six results count towards his or her final championship score. Consistency is crucial as riders need to perform to an exceptional level all year on sand and grass, by day and by night and in big and small arenas. The extraordinary Al Shaqab arena will provide the final test of the season with master course designer Uliano Vezzani setting the challenge on Grand Prix day. click here for the full riderslist © GCT press
