Longines Masters of L ausanne

Information Originally  scheduled  for  June  18-21,  the  second  edition  of  the  Longines  Masters  of  Lausanne  won’t  be going  ahead,  EEM,  the  founder,  owner  and  organizer  of  the  event  announced  today.  The  decision  was taken  as  a  precautionary  measure,  in  view  of  the  intense  and  unpredictable  developments  in  the COVID-19 epidemic which is currently striking Europe and the rest of the world. “To date and, in the current state of the global health crisis, no one knows whether sporting and cultural events  will  be  able  to  go  ahead  in  Switzerland  in  mid-June.  No  one  can  guarantee  that  we  will  be  out  of this  crisis,  that  we  will  be  able  to  welcome  horses  and  the  public  and  deliver  the  wonderful  event  that everyone  is  awaiting.  More  importantly,  the  current  dialogue  with  suppliers  and  partners,  who,  given  the context, may be reluctant or even unable to operate due to containment and/or due to the economy being at  a  standstill,  means  that  running  the  event  is  made  impossible.  The  Longines  Masters  Series  is  world-renowned for its excellence, a level that we are not sure we can achieve under the current conditions for preparation,” explained Christophe Ameeuw, founder and president of EEM. “After the cancellation of the Longines   Masters   of   Hong   Kong   and   Asia   Horse   Week,   we   have   cautiously   proceeded   with   the organization  of  the  Longines  Masters  of  Lausanne,  with  the  passion  that  characterizes  the  team surrounding me. Despite this, wisdom dictates that we should forego the Swiss leg of our series this year. This is a difficult and strange period: it is up to us, as players in the global equestrian sector, to take heed of the lessons we are learning, and start building our world for tomorrow.”The Longines Masters Series is an intercontinental series of show jumping competitions, recognized by the FEI, Fédération Equestre Internationale. The best riders and horses of the world take part in this series. The next stage in the series will be the Longines Masters of Paris, from December 3 to 6, 2020.
Based in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, since 1832, the watchmaking expertise of Longines reflects a strong devotion to  tradition,  elegance  and  performance.  Longines  has  generations  of  experience  as  the  official  timekeeper  for world  championships  and  as  a  partner  of  international  sports  federations.  Over  the  years,  Longines  has  forged solid and lasting ties with the sports world. Known for the elegance of its timepieces, Longines is a member of Swatch Group Ltd., the world’s leading manufacturer of timekeeping products. Featuring the winged hourglass as its emblem, the brand operates in more than 150 countries. Longines International Public Relations / 2610 Saint-Imier, Suisse www.longines.com /publicrelations@longines.com With  a  passion  for  equestrian  sports,  Christophe  Ameeuw–President  and  Founder  of  EEM–  created  the  Ecuries d’Ecaussinnes  in  1997.  Based  in  Belgium,  the  stables  today  enjoy  an  international  reputation  for  trading competition  horses,  for  high-end  breeding,  and  for  an  academy  that  provides  access  to  the  best  in  equestrian training.  The  organization,  as  well  as  the  reinvention  of  show  jumping  competitions,  is  the  challenge  that Christophe  Ameeuw  and  his  team  have  set  for  themselves.  The  company  has  developed  by  creating  the “Masters“ concept, which brings together under one roof the best of show jumping, entertainment and lifestyle experience. In 2017, EEM created a new iconic competition, the Riders Masters Cup. Presented in conjunction with the EEF (European  Equestrian  Federation),  this  battle  opposes  the  two  world  powers  show  jumping:  Europe  and  the Americas.  On  the  Asian  continent,  meanwhile,  there  is  the  Asia  Horse  Week,  a  real  meeting  point  for  the international equestrian community in Asia, which was created during the Longines Masters in Hong Kong, thus demonstrating EEM’s desire to develop the international sector in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Daniel Koroloff