USA vs Europe the teams are made...

It was in the setting of the Longines Masters in Paris and during the long-awaited opening night that the draw took place, in the presence of team leaders Philippe Guerdat and Robert Ridland, Pierre Durand, Olympic champion and Ambassador of this new competition created to create the legend, Christophe Ameeuw, CEO of EEM and Founder of the Longines Masters series Paris - Hong Kong - New York and Hanfried Haring, President of the EEF. The innocent hand of rugby player Racing 92 - the biggest club in Europe - Dimitri Szarzewski has named the duels of the first historic edition of the Riders Masters Cup. This unique team competition presented by EEM, in collaboration with the EEF and with Longines as Founding Partner, will ignite the track of the Longines Masters of Paris Saturday at 8:15 pm.

The duels that will write the history of the Riders Masters Cup:

Devin Ryan will be opposed to Kevin Staut,

Chloe Reid to Maikel van der Vleuten,

Laura Kraut to Grégory Wathelet,

Reed Kessler to Jos Verlooy,

Finally, Lauren Hough and Lorenzo de Luca will play the final match.

As a reminder, the Riders Masters Cup opposes two teams composed of five of the best riders and horses American and European, on a competition in two runs drawn by the chief of track of the last European championship, Louis Konickx. For this first, which will undoubtedly combine performance, show and strategy, the composition of teams is entrusted to two characters familiar with the exercise: Robert Ridland for the United States and Philippe Guerdat for Europe.

This first edition of the Riders Masters Cup, which promises incredible sporting moments worthy of being part of the history of equestrian sports, should not be missed. The outcome will be known at the end of the second meeting, that of revenge that will take place in New York on April 28, 2018.

Thanks to the hashtag #WaveYourFlag, you can support your favorite team on social networks and join the Riders Masters Cup community for a unique social challenge! The public will also play its full role in the stands, as each team will need great support. Flag pride, collective meaning, live strategy and public participation are the hallmarks of this new competition. Judging by the atmosphere of the draw, good humor and competitive spirit will be there.