CHIO Rotterdam (Rotterdam, Netherlands)

June 17 - 21, 2009

The CHIO Rotterdam, where Longines was the official partner and timekeeper, lived up to the expectations last weekend. We would especially like to congratulate the Swiss riders on taking first and second place in the Longines Grand Prix on Sunday.

At the fourth stage of the Longines Press Award for Elegance, the following horseriders were the most performing female and male riders in Rotterdam:

Female horserider:
Christina Liebherr

Male horserider:
Pius Schwizer and Jur Vrieling tied

The following two riders are leading the intermediate global ranking of the Longines Press Award for Elegance, which will be awarded at the CSIO Dublin on 9th August, 2009.

Female horserider:
Laura Kraut

Male horserider:
Pius Schwizer

Each winner will receive a trophy, a set of two Longines watches and a cheque for CHF 20,000.