Boris Johnson tries riding at London's Global Champions Tour launch

EDITORIAL USE ONLY Olympic Gold medalist Nick Skelton and Major of London Boris Johnson at the launch of the Longines Global Champions Tour, an international show jumping event that will take place in The International Quarter adjacent to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London, from 6th Ð 9th June 2013. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday May 7, 2013. It is the first time that event, which is supported by the Mayor of London, will take place in the UK and aims to secure the equestrian Olympic Legacy. Tickets are available from www.globalchampionstour.com. Photo credit should read: Matt Alexander/PA

(Image credit: Matt Alexander/PA)

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, got a leg up from Olympic gold medallist Nick Skelton this morning (Tuesday 7 May) at the official launch of this summer’s Longines Global Champions Tour (GCT) of London.

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