The city of Esposende hosted, between June 28 and July 7, the 1st Edition of the Portugal Summer Tour, a high-level event in the equestrian world.
The CSI2* & Iberian Cup took place in two phases: from June 28 to 30 and from July 4 to 7, bringing together professional riders from various parts of the world.
The event stood out for its competitive excellence and the hospitality of the city, which warmly welcomed the participants and their families. The organization awarded a Prize Money of €94,000, boosting the competitive spirit and further elevating the prestige of the competition.
Event Facts and Figures:
- 800 national and international horse-rider combinations (400 per competition)
- 1,200 equestrian professionals
- 70 staff members
- 400,000 TV viewers via SPORT-TV
- 100,000 live-streaming views via ClipMyHorse
- 7 days of competition, with 6 classes per day
- €94,000 in Prize Money
- 11 nationalities represented (India, China, Brazil, Finland, France, England, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Spain, and Portugal)
- 15,000 spectators
This event underlined Esposende’s importance on the international equestrian stage and highlighted the positive regional impact of the initiative.
