Esme Higgs is one of the biggest influencers in the equestrian world – with 730k followers and an incredible 100+ million views on her YouTube channel, as well as over 260k followers on Instagram and a stunning 412k followers on TikTok. What is your earliest equestrian memory? I […]
Rolex Testimonee Eric Lamaze (CAN) is one of the world’s most respected show jumpers and achieved so much throughout his stellar career. Following the announcement of his retirement, the Rolex Grand Slam team reached out to some of Eric’s biggest fans and dearest friends to highlight what makes […]
Can you tell us about your family’s background, how did you become part of the equestrian world? I have been interested in horses my whole life. When I was young, I would go to the stables everyday after school. My husband, Gregor, also grew up around horses so […]
His Van Overis breeding products are jumping world-wide at international to Grand Prix level, but Gerald Lenaerts from Peer in Belgium is also known for Flanders Foal Auction, which he runs together with Luk Van Puymbroeck. Horseauctions.eu is curious what his advice and tricks are to best prepare […]
How did you get into the owning side of the sport? I decided to start buying horses for Daniel Deusser 10-years-ago. Before that I had bought horses for other riders for over 20-years, but I decided that I really wanted to get to the top level of the […]
How does it feel to be here at the first Rolex Grand Slam Major of the year? Angelica: It is amazing to be here, it is very exciting. For me, it is the first time here and the fact that we can be here together is very special. It […]
This weekend is extra special for you with the retirement ceremony of Verdi TN – how are you feeling about it? To be honest I am really looking forward to the farewell ceremony for my old top horse Verdi TN. It was supposed to be two-years-ago but because […]
s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 10, 2022 – The Dutch Masters returns from 11–13 March and will play host to the first Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of the year. The three-day show will culminate with the Rolex Grand Prix on Sunday, where the world’s best […]
You are returning to ‘s-Hertogenbosch as the Rolex Grand Prix defending champion, does this make you feel added pressure? No, not really. I suppose I now know that it is possible to win, but I am probably going to be competing on another horse, so there is less […]
What are you most looking forward to in your role as President of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping this year? After these two very extraordinary years, I am really looking forward to finally seeing the whole team together again. Whether you are the President or not, […]
2021 was a stellar year for you, what are your main ambitions for 2022? Having won the Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen, my main ambition at the moment is to win the Rolex Grand Prix at The Dutch Masters in March, as I am in contention to […]
You won the Rolex Grand Prix at Aachen in 2015 – CHIO Aachen must be an incredibly special show for you to compete at? Absolutely. Aachen is a special arena – there’s a lot of history that’s been made in that ring. We all want to jump here, […]
You must be delighted that this year’s edition of the CHI Geneva went ahead, after last year’s cancellation due to COVID-19? Yes, we are very happy to be here. Last year was very tough for us because we had to cancel the show one month before it was […]
Where does your passion for horses and show jumping come from? It’s a long story… I’ve always liked horses since I was a child, and we had a training centre close to our apartment. I always asked my parents if we could go there but we couldn’t afford […]
Aside from it being your home show, why is CHI Geneva so special to you? CHI Geneva is not just special for me, all the riders feel really welcome here, but obviously as a Swiss rider, the support of the home crowd and the fans is huge. For […]
You must be delighted that this year’s edition of CHI Geneva is going ahead, after last year’s cancellation due to COVID-19? Yes, very much so, the last year has been extraordinary. We haven’t been able to see the horses compete as much and as regularly, as in normal […]
Despite COVID-19 you’ve had a spectacular year. What are your plans for 2022? I haven’t finished 2021 yet. I am still enjoying the successes of this year and I haven’t set any new goals for next year. If you could re-live one moment from your whole career, what […]
What are your plans, dreams and ambitions for 2022? Recently, I have been climbing up in the rankings, but due to my injury I think I will drop back down. My main aims for 2022 are to compete in a few World Cups and step up to the […]
What have you been up to since winning the Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen in September? I was very busy the first couple weeks after winning the Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen. It is something very special to win and very different to winning another Grand […]
What are you hoping to achieve between now and the end of the year? I really am hoping to have a great week this week at CHIO Aachen. This horse show is one I’ve dreamed of coming to for years, so to have a really great week would […]
Which horses are you most excited to be competing with this year? My main horse is BBS McGregor, who my mother and I bred – he is actually named after the mixed martial arts fighter, Conor McGregor. There was a very worrying period when he was two years […]
What are your plans for 2021 and what would you like to achieve? My best horse got injured at the start of spring, and I also have a lot of young horses at the moment, so you could say my plans and goals have been a little uncertain […]
You must be delighted that this year’s edition of the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ is going ahead, after last year’s cancellation due to COVID-19? I’m delighted and so happy to be back here in Canada. For so many years I’ve been coming to Spruce Meadows and designing courses, […]
Which horses are you competing with this week? And can you tell us a bit about their characters? I have Dieu Merci [Van T & L], who is an up and coming stallion. He’s 11-years-old this year and he’s going to be my future star. He will be […]
s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – September 08, 2021 – As the winner of the last Major that took place at the Dutch Masters CSI 5*, Max Kuhner (AUT) is the current contender for the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. Here’s what the great Austrian rider had to say in […]
Monterrey, Mexico – September 08, 2021 – Pilar Cepeda Yzaga (P) – “Alfonso Romo started La Silla in Monterrey, Mexico. At the time, we were extremely lucky to have talented mares such as Doreen LS – who competed at the Olympic Games – at the farm. As the mares got […]
s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – August 18, 2021 – A Rolex Grand Slam Grand Prix winner in his own right, Grégory Wathelet (BEL) is a top riders who has focused not only on competing but also breeding. Here’s what the Belgian had to say in this interview with Rolex […]
What have you been focusing on recently, and what are your plans and goals for 2021? My plan for this year is to compete in five-star shows. I haven’t been able to compete at that level in over a year now. My first show is actually this week, […]
What’s your earliest equestrian memory? My earliest equestrian memory is riding a tiny little black Shetland pony when I was very young, probably about four or five. I was lucky enough to be brought up on a farm in a place called Challock just above Ashford in Kent. […]
Knokke-Heist, Belgium – June 30, 2021 – With the Tokyo Olympic Games only a few weeks away there is anticipation in the air in Knokke-Heist. The top three of the World Ranking list are all on the long list for Tokyo. All three riders competed at Knokke Hippique […]
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