Simon Delestre

Simon Delestre is one of France’s most established and respected riders on the Longines Global Champions Tour, known for his precision, experience, and ability to perform under pressure at the sport’s highest level. Coming from a renowned equestrian family, Delestre has translated his lifelong connection with the sport into consistent success on the LGCT circuit.

He claimed his first Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix victory in 2014 in Antwerp, marking the beginning of a long and successful presence on the Tour. Over the years, Delestre has secured numerous LGCT podium finishes and has remained a regular contender in Grand Prix competitions across the globe. Partnering with world-class horses such as Hermès Ryan, Cayman Jolly Jumper, and I Amelusina R 51, he has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to compete at the very top of the sport.

In recent seasons, Delestre has continued to add to his LGCT record with multiple podium finishes and strong performances in the Grand Prix classes. His consistency and partnership with Cayman Jolly Jumper have kept him firmly among the Tour’s elite competitors.

With more than a decade of top-level performances on the Longines Global Champions Tour, Simon Delestre remains a formidable presence on the circuit and a regular threat in the LGCT Grand Prix classes.