Aachen >> Dubai >> Shanghai: LGCT Roadtrip with Ludger Beerbaum

The next leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour will kick off this weekend in exotic Shanghai, China, and the riders are already unpacking on-site and getting the lay of the land. German legend Ludger Beerbaum captured on his instagram account the quarantine, flight, and arrival of his horses in Shanghai, and it’s every bit the logistical feat and luxury jetset life you would imagine.

Yajamila enjoying the lovely weather in the quarantine before heading to the airport later tonight ✈️ #lbstablesgoestochina #horsesofinstagram #lgct #yajamila #henrikvoneckermann

A photo posted by Ludger Beerbaum Stables (@lbstables) on Apr 22, 2016 at 6:02am PDT

Loading precious cargo for Shanghai ✈️? #lbstablesgoestochina #takeoff #horsesofinstagram

A photo posted by Ludger Beerbaum Stables (@lbstables) on Apr 22, 2016 at 4:32pm PDT

Ready for take off ✈️ we wish safe flight to Chaman, Colestus, Chacanno and Yajamila ? #seeyouinchina #lbstablesgoestochina #horsesofinstagram

A photo posted by Ludger Beerbaum Stables (@lbstables) on Apr 22, 2016 at 5:33pm PDT

Good morning from Dubai ? our group traveling to Shanghai is having a short layover to fill up ?☀️ #halfwaythere #goodmorning #lbstablesgoestochina

A photo posted by Ludger Beerbaum Stables (@lbstables) on Apr 23, 2016 at 2:04am PDT

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Come fly with Colestus ✈️ #lbstablesgoestochina #goodmorning #colestus

A video posted by Ludger Beerbaum Stables (@lbstables) on Apr 23, 2016 at 2:34am PDT

Good morning from Shanghai… we are happy to tell that our fantastic four have arrived safely ✈️ #lbstablesgoestochina #goodmorning

A photo posted by Ludger Beerbaum Stables (@lbstables) on Apr 23, 2016 at 4:26pm PDT

Upon arrival, the horses looked no worse for the wear from their transcontinential journey.

Chaman in the main ring this morning #goodmorning #lbstablesgoestochina #chaman #horsesofinstagram

A video posted by Ludger Beerbaum Stables (@lbstables) on Apr 24, 2016 at 9:49pm PDT

Colestus posing like a pro ? #lbstablesgoestochina #horsesofinstagram #equestrian #china #colestus

A photo posted by Ludger Beerbaum Stables (@lbstables) on Apr 25, 2016 at 9:50am PDT

A rarely clear day in Shanghai so we even had a glimpse of the skyline behind the main ring ? #lbstablesgoestochina #horsesofinstagram #equestrian #china

A photo posted by Ludger Beerbaum Stables (@lbstables) on Apr 25, 2016 at 9:46am PDT

It’s shaping up to be another thrilling and picturesque event for the Longines Tour – stay tuned to Jumper Nation for insider news, results, and social media roundups!