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Dossier de presse

11 - 14juillet 2019

Press release

Jumping Longines Crans-Montana promises a great show

Crans-Montana (Switzerland), 4th July 2019 – The gamble of becoming a 4* event – and thereby the most prestigious high-altitude competition in Europe – paid off in 2018, and the fourth edition of Jumping Longines Crans-Montana promises a great sporting festival in central Haut-Plateau.

A woman in the lead

Among the many riders hoping for victory in Sunday’s traditional Grand Prix Longines (at 2 p.m. on 14th July), American Kristen Vanderveen is the top rider competing and the one to watch out for. This 30-year-old has been managing stables at Wellington, Florida since she was 18, and will want to show her full talent at her first appearance at Cry d’Er. British rider Robert Whitaker (son of the famous John and nephew of another champion, Michael Whitaker) will be another serious contender for the top prizes throughout the four days of competition. Other notable competitors are Billy Twomey from Ireland, winner of the world Top Ten Final 2011, and Hans-Dieter Dreher (Germany) who won this very same Grand Prix of the Jumping Longines Crans-Montana in 2012 and 2013, as well as Nicolas Deseuzes from France, runner-up to Wouter Devos (BEL) in the 2018 Grand Prix Longines and stalwart supporter of the Haut-Plateau event. Switzerland is well represented

No fewer than eight members of the Swiss elite will be making the journey to the Valais region. They include other event faithfuls Romain Duguet and Alain Jufer, Jumping Longines Crans-Montana ambassador Edwin Smits, and the “veteran” Walter Gabathuler, six-time team medallist at the European Championships! The 65-year-old doyen of the Swiss team in Crans-Montana will not be making things easy for the younger generation, who include Anthony Bourquard, protégé of Olympic champion Steve Guerdat. Local riders will also be in the spotlight at Jumping Longines Crans-Montana in the form of the resort’s ambassador Aurelia Loser, very much in contention, along with young rider Jessica Dolt and the more experienced Laurent Fasel and Jessy Putallaz. Innovations

The event passed to 4* level in fine form last year; 2019 is about consolidation. Each year builds on the success of Jumping Longines Crans-Montana, and it must maintain the recipe for success that has made it the most important high-altitude competition in Europe. This elevated position has attracted a host of international riders: in 2018, 68% of Jumping Longines Crans-Montana competitors came from abroad (from no fewer than 20 countries), compared to only 32% in 2017. However, the event’s president François Besençon and its director Daniel Perroud are conscious of the constant need to develop and make the most of the event. So this fourth edition boasts a larger warm-up arena and the number of entries for the CSI1* Amateur has been increased to 60. Additionally, a golf competition has been organised for Friday, 12th July thanks to the support of Six Senses Crans-Montana, the event’s new principal partner. “This will bring together two great local summer traditions: golf and horse-riding”, explain the two organisers.

Key figures:

• 280 horses

• 140 riders

• Nearly 20 countries represented

• 1,700 tons of sand

• 3,100 sq. m of competition arena

• 180 contributors

• 12,000 visitors expected

• CHF 1.8 million total budget

• CHF 270,000 prize money (including CHF 100,000 for the Grand Prix Longines)

• 1,500 metre altitude

About Jumping Longines Crans-Montana The fourth edition of Jumping Longines Crans-Montana, the most important high-altitude competition in Europe, will be held on the site of Cry d’Er from 11 th to 14th July 2019. The event will once again host a CSI4* competition as well as a CSI1* Amateur and Youngster competitions for young horses. The event’s high spot will be the Grand Prix Longines at 2 p.m. Sunday, 14th July. More information: www.jumpinglonginescransmontana.ch Facebook: www.facebook.com/jumpinglonginescransmontana Instagram: www.instagram.com/jumpinglonginescransmontana

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For reasons of organisation and access, accreditation is compulsory. Please complete the attached accreditation form and send it to the Jumping Longines Crans-Montana press office by Monday, 8th July.

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Vue aérienne

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Jeudi 11 juillet Samedi 13 juillet Dimanche 14 juilletVendredi 12 juillet

Barème A contre la montre

(Hauteur environ 1.25m pour les chevaux de 6 ans et 1.30m pour les chevaux de 7 ans)

DotAtion totAle: CHF 3'000

1 09h00 Prix du Bishorn


(Hauteur environ 1.20m)


6 09h00 Prix du Zinalrothorn

Programme Jumping Longines Crans-Montana 2019

Jeunes Chevaux

Catégorie 1* (amateur)

Catégorie 4*

Grand Prix 4* Barème A avec barrage


DotAtion totAle: CHF 112'500épreuve comptant pour les Longines Rankings

19 14h00 Grand Prix longines

Grand Prix 1*(amateur) Barème A avec barrage



18 12h00 Grand Prix de Crans-Montana

Barème A avec barrage



10 17h00 Prix Six Senses Crans-Montana

9 14h30 Prix Barras Antoine & Fils

2 phases temps différé






2 10h30 Prix du Weisshorn2 phases temps différé



12 11h00 Prix Constantin SA




7 11h00 Prix Montangero & Fils

Accumulateur avec joker



16 09h00 Prix Jumping for Charity




3 13h00 Prix emil Frey Sion




4 15h30 Prix Jules Rey SA




5 17h30 Prix Boissons Kouski




11 09h00 Prix Bon-Génie

Les horaires sont indicatifs et peuvent être modifiés en fonction du nombre de participants.

Longines Rankings: classement mondial des cavaliers de saut d'obstacles.

Barème A avec barrage



17 10h30 Prix Just World international




8 13h00 Prix neo Advertising




15 17h30 Prix lamy expertise

Barême A avec barrage



13 13h00 Prix edmond de Rothschild

14 15h30 Prix Crans-Ambassador

Barème C contre la montre



Stands7 B+M Haus und Agrotech AG8 Casino Crans-Montana9 Boutique Pegase10 Dardant11 PARTYOF2 ITALY12 Boutique Jumping Longines Crans-Montana13 Galerie Regards Art Photos14 Six Senses Crans-Montana

15 - 17 Chez Calvin18 Renaissance Vins19 CWD Sellier20 Marguerite Cashmere21 Boutique Longines22 Peak Performance et J. Lindeberg23 Cave Pierre Robyr et chez Erwin38 ClipMyHorse.TV

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Longines continues its support for the Jumping Longines of Crans-Montana as Title Partner and Official Timekeeper Crans-Montana (Switzerland) / Saint-Imier (Switzerland), July 11, 2019 – After three years of a successful collaboration, Longines continues its support for the Jumping Longines Crans-Montana as Title Partner and Official Timekeeper. Crowned with a fourth star since its 2018 edition, this event is the most important mountain competition in Europe. Through this event, which takes place from 11 to 14 July 2019, Longines reinforces its worldwide commitment to equestrian sports. Furthermore, at this occasion, the brand presents a timepiece of the collection HydroConquest, which is the Official Watch of this exceptional event. This year again, excellent riders have been gathering in Crans-Montana to compete in various exciting show-jumping competitions. The Swiss watch brand is proud to support again the Jumping Longines of Crans-Montana as Official Partner and Timekeeper. The Jumping Longines of Crans-Montana is set up by the association Jumping Crans-Montana and takes place from 11 to 14 July 2019 in the center of the famous tourist station, in the heart of the Valais. Each day, this event offers several CSI 4*, as well as 60 places for amateur riders, from Switzerland or abroad. This Amateur CSI includes events from 1m15 to 1m40, culminating with the Amateur Grand Prix 1*. The highlight of the sporting program is undoubtedly the Grand Prix Longines on Sunday 14 July, whose winning rider will be presented among other things with an elegant Longines watch. In addition, it is the opportunity for the competitors to gain important points for improving their position in the world rankings in show jumping, the Longines Rankings The Official Watch of this year’s Jumping Longines Crans-Montana is a model from the collection HydroConquest. Its bezel is enhanced with a blue ceramic insert, which matches the colour of the dial, adding a touch of brilliance and modern styling. Scratch-resistant, it ties together the fully modernized design and sporty silhouette of this collection. This timepiece combines technical excellence and traditional elegance, two of the brand's greatest values. The collaboration between Longines and the Jumping Longines Crans-Montana reinforces the brand’s traditional commitment in equestrian sports and makes Longines a major player in this field. Longines has been associated with the equestrian world since its inception. The oldest known Longines watch decorated with equestrian motifs dates from 1869, and ushered in a handsome series of

equestrian-themed pocket watches. The brand’s early ties with horses encouraged the watchmakers of Saint-Imier to pursue advances in sports timekeeping for equestrian competitions. In 1878, the winged hourglass brand developed its first chronograph movement, the legendary 20H. In addition, the Swiss watch brand was associated for the first time with a show jumping event in 1912. Today, Longines is passionately committed to the equestrian world and its various disciplines. Based in Saint-Imier in Switzerland since 1832, the watchmaking company Longines wields expertise steeped in tradition, elegance and performance. With generations of experience as official timekeeper of world championships, and as partner of international sports federations, Longines has built strong and long-lasting relationships in the world of sport over the years. Known for the elegance of its timepieces, Longines is a member of Swatch Group Ltd., the world’s leading watch manufacturer. The Longines brand, with its winged hourglass emblem, is established in over 150 countries.

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Six Senses Crans-Montana becomes a

principal partner of Jumping Longines Crans-Montana

Crans-Montana / Geneva (Switzerland), 2nd July 2019 – Six Senses Crans-Montana is proud and happy to give its support to the fourth edition of Jumping Longines. The show has grown year on year to become a not-to-be-missed event in the equestrian sport calendar, boosting the resort’s renown. These two exceptional days spent in an unrivalled, picture-postcard setting show off all the sport’s best qualities: passion, fighting spirit, sharing. The Six Senses Crans-Montana resort and residences will be a Jumping Longines Crans-Montana principal partner for the two next editions, joining the event’s two other partners, Longines and the Edmond de Rothschild Suisse SA bank. The concept of an equestrian event, always among the most prestigious, appeals to owners and has encouraged them to play a part in one of the resort’s major events. In supporting Jumping Longines Crans-Montana, Six Senses Crans-Montana seeks to demonstrate its deep attachment to the resort. According to Aksel Azrac of 1875 FINANCE, representing investors: “We are very honoured to be part of this event held at the exceptional venue of Cry d’Er, site of the Six Senses Crans-Montana resort development. Our philosophy is based on the idea of proximity to the host country, the immediate environment, and the local population. As newcomers, our intention has always been to participate in the life of Crans-Montana and to live at its rhythm, in tune with its players. It’s hard to imagine better than Jumping Longines to achieve that goal.” The commitment made by Six Senses Crans-Montana is also about sensitivity and common values. The spirit and philosophy of the group are similar to those of Jumping Longines, where excellence and prestige serve to promote exclusivity; a truly precise idea of perfection where nothing is left to chance and where professionalism, diligence and discipline are key – with the added touch of elegance that ensures each Jumping Longines competition will be full of suspense and magic. The Six Senses team wish everyone involved an excellent thrill-packed weekend!

About 1875 FINANCE

1875 FINANCE, based in Geneva, Zurich, Luxembourg and Hong Kong, is a fully regulated independent investment company and an international leader in wealth management. Through options of open architecture and an unrivalled range of expertise, 1875 FINANCE serves three major independent sectors: private clients, family wealth management and institutional clients. Its asset management activities are supplemented by those of corporate finance and private equity based on a model of asset allocation. Specialists in family wealth allow 1875 FINANCE to advise its clients on all matters concerning assets. This model has enabled the firm to considerably increase its managed assets over the years. With 75 employees, 1875 FINANCE manages ten billion Swiss francs of holdings for the account of Swiss and international clients.

About Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas operates a hotel, 10 residential developments, 15 holiday centres and 31 spas in 21 countries, branded as Six Senses, Evason and Six Senses Spa. With the opening of resorts, residences, hotels and spas in Austria, Bhutan, Brazil, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Israel, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand and the United States, the brand’s portfolio will triple over the coming five years. Six Senses Properties shares the commitment of its executives towards the community, with the accent on sustainable development, wellbeing and design, always with a touch of eccentricity. Whether it is a beautiful island holiday resort, a mountain retreat or an urban hotel, the long-term objective is to help people reconnect with themselves, with others and with the world around them.

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Jumping Longines Crans-Montana promises a great show

Crans-Montana (Switzerland), 4th July 2019 – It is an honour and a pleasure for us to welcome the equestrian world to Jumping Longines Crans-Montana once again. This horse show fits in well with the many other events and in four years it has become one of the top events in Crans-Montana thanks to its international dimension and its professionalism.

Authenticity and performance are central to Jumping Longines and they are values shared by Crans-Montana. But the commonalities extend further. This high-altitude horse show benefits from one of the most spectacular settings anywhere in Europe, and the stylish, relaxed atmosphere promises some special moments. Aurélia Loser, accepted into the Swiss “Elite” in 2019, has managed superb 2nd and 8th places in world ranking competitions. We are delighted to see this representative of Crans-Montana develop and be able to display her talent at home, and we wish her every success in the competition. Riders at all levels appreciate Jumping Longines Crans-Montana, not only for its flawless organisation but also for the natural and cultural diversity of its location. There are opportunities to appreciate an urban lifestyle – exhibitions, concerts galore, casino, cinema, gourmet restaurants – within a natural Alpine setting. Moreover, holiday-home owners and all those who stay at least one night in Crans-Montana can benefit from the many advantages of the MyExplorerCard. It covers use of the ski lifts and public transport, and can be used for the swimming pool, paddle boats, water games, mini-golf, climbing wall, ice-rink and many other free activities.

For further information:

Sophie Clivaz Communications Officer

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Beach Club Crans-Montana © CMTC / Louis Dasselborne

Aurélia Loser, ambassadrice Crans-Montana

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Vision Art Festival, Crans-Montana © Ian Cox

Bike à Cry d’Er

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Lac Moubra, Crans-Montana © CMTC / Sedrik Nemeth

Tièche, Crans-Montana

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JLCM19 Press kit - Jumping Longines...The Swiss watch brand is proud to ... This timepiece combines technical excellence and traditional elegance, two of the brand's greatest values