The 2009 Global Champions Tour was the 4th edition of the Global Champions Tour (GCT), an important[according to whom?] international show jumping competition series. The series is held mainly in Europe, one competition and also the final are held outside of Europe. All competitions are endowed at least 285000 euros. All GCT events were held as CSI 5*.
The competitions were held between May 2, 2009, and August 23, 2009. The final was held in Doha, Qatar from November 11, 2009, to November 15, 2009.[citation needed]
The champion of the Global Champions Tour Final of this year was Michel Robert of France on Kellemoi de Pepita.[citation needed]
Competitions
competitions of the 2009 Global Champions Tour
All competitions are held as competition over two rounds against the clock with one jump-off against the clock.[more detail needed]
The placement of the riders, who are not qualified for the jump-off, results of the number of penalties of both rounds and the time of the second round. The placement of the riders, who are not qualified for the second round, results of the number of penalties and the time of the first round. Competitors who are not qualified for the second round, placed behind the riders who compete in the second round.
1st Competition: Global Champions Tour of Italy
April 2, 2009 to April 5, 2009 - Arezzo, Italy Competition: Saturday, April 4, 2009 - Start: 5:30 pm, prize money: 285000 €[1]
May 8, 2009 to May 10, 2009 - Museo de las Ciencias Príncipe Felipe, Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències, Valencia, Spain Competition: Saturday, May 9, 2009 - Start: 4:00 pm, prize money: €285000 [2]
June 25, 2009 to June 27, 2009 - shore at the marina „Port Hercule“, Monte Carlo, Monaco Competition: Saturday, June 27, 2009 - Start: 6:00 pm, prize money: €285000 [5]
6th Competition: Global Champions Tour of Portugal
July 9, 2009 to July 11, 2009 - Hipódromo Manuel Possolo, Cascais near Estoril, Portugal Competition: Saturday, July 11, 2009 - Start: 7:00 pm, prize money: €400000 (show jumping grand prix with the highest prize money in Europe)[6]
July 31, 2009 - August 2, 2009 - equestrian facility of the Sociedade Hípica Brasileira, Rio de Janeiro (Athina Onassis International Horse Show), Brazil Competition: Saturday, August 1, 2009 - Start: 1:45 pm, prize money: €285000 [7]
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