The Rolex Series arrives in Sweden for a historic week at Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO 5*

By Jumper News on 2026-07-08

Falsterbo, Sweden – July 08, 2026 – The Rolex Series heads to Sweden from 8–12 July for the Falsterbo Horse Show, one of the most historic and iconic events in international show jumping. Held on its legendary grass arena, the Swedish show has been a cornerstone of the sport for more than a century and remains one of only seven Rolex Series events worldwide. The week will culminate with the prestigious Rolex Grand Prix presented by Agria on Sunday at 2:00 PM.

With the FEI World Championships in Aachen just weeks away, Falsterbo represents a key milestone in the preparation of many of the world’s leading riders. Alongside the Rolex Grand Prix, presented by Agria, the Falsterbo Nations Cup and the legendary Falsterbo Derby promise another week of world-class sport on one of show jumping’s most celebrated stages.

Host nation Sweden will rely on reigning FEI World Team champions Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), Peder Fredricson (SWE) and Malin Baryard-Johnsson (SWE) to shine in front of the home crowd.

The world’s elite will also be in attendance, including World No. 1 Kent Farrington (USA), World No. 2 Richard Vogel (GER), Olympic champion and World No. 4 Ben Maher (GBR), World No. 6 Shane Sweetnam (IRL), and Olympic champion and World No. 10 Steve Guerdat (SUI).

Belgium fields a strong team featuring Pieter Devos (BEL), Abdel Saïd (BEL), European Team champions Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) and Thibeau Spits (BEL), while France will be represented by Olympic team champion Kevin Staut (FRA), Nicolas Sers and Mégane Moissonnier

Ireland arrives with Jordan Coyle (IRL), Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Trevor Breen (IRL), while Switzerland (SUI) is further strengthened by Martin Fuchs (SUI), Jason Smith (SUI) and Gaëtan Joliat (SUI).

As riders continue their preparations for the FEI World Championships in Aachen, and with qualification for Sunday’s Rolex Grand Prix presented by Agria beginning from the opening day of competition, all the ingredients are in place for another spectacular week of Rolex Series action at the Falsterbo Horse Show.

Source: Press Release from Rolex Series – Equestrian