Aachen, Germany – May 23, 2026 – You have competed at Aachen many times throughout your career. What is it about this arena, and this event, that continues to make it one of the most significant stages in the sport? NP: Aachen is a very special show for me. […]
Congratulations, you are the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping live contender heading to the TSCHIO Aachen. How are you feeling ahead of the next Major of the year? RV: To be honest, I try not to remind myself too much that I am the Rolex Grand Slam of […]
Having been part of Richie and United’s [Touch S] second Rolex Major win, this time at The Dutch Masters, how would you describe that experience, and what confidence does it bring with Richie going into the ‘TSCHIO’ 2026 as the live contender? FW: Winning our second Major was a […]
At this point in your career, what defines a successful season for you? Is it results, horse development, or something else? CA: It depends a little bit on the season. I think it’s more or less a combination of everything. For sure, results are always very important – especially […]
Limburg, Belgium – May 06, 2026 – Anthony Philippaerts (BEL) and his horse Gabell d’Arvor claimed silver together with their teammates, the Red Musketeers, in the Nations Cup of Mannheim CSIO 3*. With a clear round and just one jumping fault in his second round, the youngest of […]
Mexico City, Mexico – April 16, 2026 – As the Longines Global Champions Tour heads to Mexico City this weekend for its second leg of the season, Katrin Eckermann (GER) arrives with strong momentum following her victory in the LGCT Grand Prix of Miami Beach with Iron Dames […]
We’re here at The Dutch Masters, one of the four Majors that make up the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. What makes the Rolex Grand Slam so special? YM: I think the Rolex Grand Slam Majors are the best shows in the world. They are the competitions everybody […]
We are here at The Dutch Masters, the opening Major of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. What does it mean to you to compete at one of the sport’s most prestigious events? To be at such a prestigious show means a huge amount to me. It’s […]
’s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 11, 2026 – When you think back to winning the Rolex Grand Prix at The Dutch Masters in 2024, what’s the first memory that comes to mind? WG: It was a dream come true for me. It was a real thriller – being last […]
Valkenswaard, United States – December 17, 2025 – In the tunnels under the roaring Riyadh Arena, moments after being crowned both Longines Global Champions Tour Champion (LGCT) and GCL Champion with Valkenswaard United, a grinning Gilles Thomas (BEL) looked every bit the sport’s new superstar – part athlete, […]
You’ve enjoyed a fantastic 2025 season with several standout performances – what moments or results are you most proud of, and what do you think has been the key to your strong form this year? NM: I think 2025 has been the best year of my career. The moment […]
How would you sum up the philosophy that guides Stal Hendrix in breeding and producing top sport horses? The breeding side of the operation is handled by my brother, Paul, who is deeply involved and has a real passion for it. As it becomes increasingly difficult to buy […]
The Rolex Grand Slam is the dream – four of the world’s greatest shows, and the toughest challenge in the sport. What does it mean to you to compete at these Majors, and how special is it to be part of that stage? For me, it’s a huge honour to […]
You’ve been the Chairman of the Jumping Owners Club for over a year now – what accomplishments are you most proud of since taking on the position? I am really proud of the fact we have increased membership, which was my goal. We want to make this an […]
10-Year Anniversary of Scott Brash Winning the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping 2025 marks the 10-year anniversary of your historic Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping victory, and you remain the only rider to date to have won. How does it feel to reflect on such a […]
We are here at the CHIO Aachen, the second Major of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. How special is it to compete here? The CHIO Aachen is the most prestigious show in the world, and it is always a privilege to ride here. The Rolex Grand […]
Aachen, Germany – June 26, 2025 – André, you won the Rolex Grand Prix at the CHIO Aachen last year with your mare DSP Chakaria. How special was this victory to you, in front of your home crowd? Winning the Rolex Grand Prix at the CHIO Aachen was […]
Please could you introduce yourself and tell us about your role? My name is Madelene, and I work for Peder Fredricson as his show groom. I am from Sweden, so it is nice to work for a Swedish rider again. I previously worked for Marco Kutscher for six […]
Congratulations, you are the current Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping live contender ahead of your home Major, The Dutch Masters. What does this mean to you? The Dutch Masters is always a very special show for us in the Netherlands, as it is one of the Rolex […]
Bordeaux, France – February 06, 2025 – Throughout its history, the World Cup Grand Prix of Bordeaux has always eluded women. We all remember a time when Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum came very close, but this Bordeaux class is one of the very last on the international circuit that still […]
What an amazing year yourself and your team have had! Can you tell us about how important they have been in your successes? Having a great team supporting you is crucial to be a successful rider. In show jumping there is so much work – managing the horses, […]
Spruce Meadows, Canada — September 08, 2024 — We are here at the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament. Please could you describe how special it is to be here? Whenever you get to jump in any of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Majors it is incredible feeling, […]
Can you explain to us how special the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament is, and what makes it so unique. Spruce Meadows is a very traditional venue that preserves the tradition of equestrian sport. We try to be as natural as possible, with the venue actively recycling and […]
Congratulations, you are the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping live contender following your sensational win at the CHIO Aachen, how do you feel? At the time I was hoping to be selected for Germany’s Olympic team, so I didn’t have much time to celebrate. But of course […]
As a Canadian rider, what does the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament mean to you? I grew up in Calgary, Alberta with Spruce Meadows on my doorstep. Since my childhood I have aspired to compete at the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament. I feel incredibly grateful to have […]
You’ve had a great career so far – what has been your proudest moment? The proudest moment of my career so far is winning team gold at my last competition as a junior in 2021, which was at the FEI European Championship for Young Riders and Juniors in […]
For you, why is the CHIO Aachen such a special show? The CHIO Aachen is the biggest equestrian show in the world and the Rolex Grand Prix there is one of the toughest Grands Prix to exist in show jumping. I always feel a lot of pressure when […]
Geneva, Switzerland – July 03, 2024 – The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping is delighted to announce the exciting launch of an all new preview show. The programme, which will last 20 minutes, will be aired for the first time on the Rolex Grand Slam live stream […]
Congratulations! You are the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping live contender, how are you feeling ahead of the CHIO Aachen? It is an honour to be on the list of riders who have won a Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major. It is incredible to ride […]
Could you introduce yourself and tell us about your job? I am the travelling groom for Ben Maher (GBR). I travel with his top horses across the world – from national to international competitions – but most of the big shows are abroad nowadays. Wherever they go, I go. This […]
