Team Great Britain: L-R Scott Brash, Harry Charles, Di Lampard, Ben Maher, Donald Whitaker, winners of the Longines League of Nations™ Final in Barcelona (ESP) © FEI / Leanjo de KosterA Thrilling Showdown at the Real Club de Polo de Barcelona

In a breathtaking conclusion to the 2025 Longines League of Nations™ Final, Great Britain, led by Chef d’Équipe Di Lampard, clinched the championship title after a dramatic jump-off against Ireland.

The reigning Olympic Gold Medallists secured victory with a time of 38.19 seconds, reclaiming the top step of the international show jumping podium.

The event, hosted at the stunning Real Club de Polo de Barcelona, showcased the very best of global equestrian sport and confirmed the Longines League of Nations™ as one of the most exciting team formats in modern show jumping.

Final Standings: Great Britain Leads the Charge

🥇 Great Britain – 16 faults (won jump-off)

🥈 Ireland – 16 faults

🥉 Germany – 21 faults

4️⃣ Belgium – 22 faults

5️⃣ USA – 24 faults (faster cumulative time)

6️⃣ Netherlands – 24 faults

7️⃣ France – 29 faults

8️⃣ Italy – 31 faults

9️⃣ Spain – 32 faults

The 2025 finale saw nine nations battle through two technical rounds that tested precision, pace, and partnership under pressure.

Full results

Santiago Varela’s Masterclass in Course Design

Course designer Santiago Varela (ESP) once again delivered a masterpiece. His 12-fence track featured bold striding options and intricate related distances that used every inch of the Barcelona arena.

The Longines combination at fence 11—a triple bar, oxer, and vertical—proved decisive. Its complexity demanded absolute focus from horse and rider, while the delicate fence 12 plank claimed 14 victims over two rounds.

“The course was fair for the horses but really complicated for the riders,” said Varela. “Things happened the right way, as we expected.”

Round One: Netherlands Take Early Lead

The Netherlands opened strongly with clear rounds from Frank Schuttert (Isis) and Willem Greve (Grandorado TN) to sit on just four penalties after round one.

Hot on their heels were Italy, USA, Ireland, Germany, Great Britain, and France, all finishing on eight faults and within striking distance of the leaders.

Round Two: Britain and Ireland Rise to the Top

As the second round unfolded, clears from Bertram Allen (IRE), Ben Maher (GBR), and Antoine Ermann (FRA) reshuffled the leaderboard.
Germany and the Netherlands dropped critical rails, allowing Great Britain and Ireland to tie on 16 faults, forcing the first-ever Longines League of Nations™ jump-off.

Jump-Off: Brash vs. Twomey

Both nations sent in their anchormen—Billy Twomey (IRE) on Jumping Jack van de Kalevallei and Scott Brash (GBR) aboard Hello Jefferson.

Twomey set the standard with a flawless 38.42-second round.
Then came Brash—cool, precise, and unshakable under pressure. Cutting every corner and maintaining blistering pace, he crossed the timers at 38.19 seconds, sealing Great Britain’s victory by just 0.23 seconds.

British Pride and Poise

An emotional Di Lampard reflected on her team’s incredible season:

“Today means the world. To think this is our third 5★ team win on the trot is incredible. To finish the season winning Calgary, St. Tropez, and now Barcelona—it’s the icing on the cake.”

She added:

“There are fantastic riders in the world, but I have three of the best—and others coming up to join them.”

Brash, ever humble, credited his success to his support team:

“I’m having a very lucky season! It’s down to great owners, great horses, and a great team. We had a couple of rebuilding years, but thankfully we’ve come back strong.”

The Format That’s Changing the Game

Remarkably, this was Brash’s first Longines League of Nations™ appearance, and he left an instant fan of its intensity.

“It’s really exciting and keeps the sport super entertaining,” he said. “We have to make it fun for the crowd, and this format delivers.”

The second running of the Longines League of Nations™ Final has now cemented its reputation as the next evolution of Nations Cup show jumping—modern, fast-paced, and thrilling from start to finish.

Looking Ahead: The 2026 Longines League of Nations™

With this victory, Great Britain automatically qualifies for the 2026 Longines League of Nations™ series.
The remaining nine eligible nations will be announced in November, based on updated Longines rankings.

As the global equestrian community looks forward to next season, one thing is certain:
the Longines League of Nations™ has brought new energy, global visibility, and world-class excitement to international team jumping.