Media Credential Application Now Available for Longines Masters of New York

EEM is pleased to share that credentialing is now open for the debut of the Longines Masters of New York, the grand finale of Season III of the Longines Masters Series. Riding into NYCB LIVE, Home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on April 26-29, the American leg of the international show jumping competition will offer unparalleled sport with the world's top-ranked equestrian athletes; luxury shopping, including Official Partner and Timekeeper Longines and their Longines Masters watch collection, as well as brands like Hermès Sellier and Sam Edelman; delectable dishes curated by Top Chef and Long Island native Antonia Lofaso; one-of-a-kind artwork; nightly musical performances; and more.

Some of the highlights from the Longines Masters of New York will include:

• Thursday, April 26: Press Preview Day - Join us for the first day of competition with behind the scenes experiences, rider and partner interviews, demonstrations, a sneak peek at the competition, the team selections for the Riders Masters Cup, and more.
• Friday, April 27: Longines Speed Challenge, considered to be the fastest show jumping competition in the world.
• Saturday, April 28: Inaugural Riders Masters Cup, a two-part equestrian duel competition that began at the Longines Masters of Paris in December, with Team USA vying for redemption against Team Europe.
• Sunday, April 29: Longines Grand Prix, the culmination of the weekend of Olympic-level competition, in which 5* riders will compete for the Grand Slam Bonus of 1 million Euros.

To request credentials, please apply at: http://www.eemworld.com/newsroom/en/longines-masters-of-new-york/. You are not considered approved until you receive a confirmation email.

For those who need to book a hotel, the official hotel is the Long Island Marriott. Special Rates are available here.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Longines Masters of New York!