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 […]
‘I Can’t Confirm All-Female Olympic Team, But I Think We’ve Got The Riders to Win’ Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 16, 2024 – Amy Millar (CAN) addressed the fan frenzy over a potential first-ever all-female Olympic equestrian team, saying: “My most important goal is that we […]
Mannheim, Germany – May 05, 2024 –“Winning is always nice but winning for your country is the nicest feeling in my opinion,” said Willem Greve (NED) who was part of the Netherlands team who triumphed at the Longines EEF Series in Mannheim last weekend. The Dutch quartet finished […]
Could you introduce yourself and tell us about your job? My name is Josefine and I have worked for Jessica Springsteen for the last eight years. In the beginning, I was based at her home yard and I rode a little bit, but for the past six years, […]
Could you introduce yourself and tell us what your role is… My name is Alin, and I have worked for Maikel van der Vleuten for almost one year. I started my career 10-years-ago in Germany at Holsteiner Verband. What made you want to pursue a career in horses? […]
We are here at The Dutch Masters, your home show, how special is this venue to you? It is so special to be here at The Dutch Masters. I competed here for the first time last year, and had a good round in the Rolex Grand Prix – […]
Congratulations! You are the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping live contender, how are you feeling ahead of The Dutch Masters? I am excited and looking forward to competing at The Dutch Masters. My position has changed significantly since the CHI Geneva as I was not one of […]
Bordeaux, France – February 02, 2023 – Sweden’s world number one, Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), who now holds all the world titles, is a true star of show jumping… but he’s not a diva. He is still down-to-earth, approachable and cheerful. He is first and foremost a professional rider […]
Aachen, Germany – January 04, 2024 – It was September 3rd, 2006, a grey, late summer day in the imperial city of Aachen, when a Dutchman riding for Belgium was crowned as the World Show Jumping Champion. Jos Lansink claimed the title with Cumano, finishing ahead of Beezie […]
For you, why is the CHI Geneva such a special show? The atmosphere at the CHI Geneva is incredibly special – everything is under one roof, and is extremely well thought out. The Dutch Masters is similar, it has an incredible competition but the arena is much smaller. The CHI Geneva is known for its grandness and the size of its main arena […]
Congratulations! You are the Rolex Grand Slam Live Contender, how are you feeling ahead of the CHI Geneva? I feel fantastic; we have had an incredible year jumping at the highest level of the sport and winning the CPKC ‘International’ Grand Prix, presented by Rolex at the CSIO […]
Kiev, Ukraine – September 14, 2023 – It’s an integral part of any professional horseperson’s role that they have a close bond with the horses they work with. But for a team manager who works to motivate a team currently devastated by war, the role of the horse […]
Can you please explain your official role and what this entails? I am the course designer here at Spruce Meadows, and I have been working here for over 25 years. To be a good course designer you need to have a lot of experience in the sport, and […]
Congratulations, on another great result at the CHIO Aachen – how pleased were you with Killer Queen VDM’s performance? I was incredibly pleased with Killer Queen VDM’s performance. The Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen is one of the biggest competitions in the world. For many years, Killer […]
Can you introduce yourself, tell us who you work for, and what your role is? My name is Melina, but most people call me Mel. I have been Marcus Ehning’s groom for the last seven years, both at shows and at home – I do everything! What is […]
The Chantilly Classic took place last week… the revival of the Jumping de Chantilly taken over by a new team, the Grandprix Group. Here’s an exclusive interview with Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA), who returned to the grounds of his childhood, having grown up in Chantilly. Did you know this? Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) […]
For you, why is CHIO Aachen such a special show? CHIO Aachen is the greatest, and most important show in the year. I was invited 20-years-ago to come here to design the course, and as always, I am looking forward to one of the most prestigious classes here, […]
Aachen, Germany – July 01, 2023 – He has already been one of the most successful show-jumpers in the world for years. After his Major victories in Geneva and at The Dutch Masters, McLain Ward (USA) now has the opportunity to win the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping […]
He is carrying on writing his family’s story with his name. With great success, one must add. Martin Fuchs (SUI) is always a dead-cert to win a medal at international championships and always a hot candidate when it comes down to the coveted Major victories of the Rolex […]
Daniel Deußer has already been one of the most successful riders in the world for years. We spoke with the 41-year-old about the importance of the Rolex Grand Slam for the equestrian sport and about his goals for the CHIO Aachen. The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping […]
How special was it winning the very first Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major at CHIO Aachen in 2013? It was incredible winning the first Rolex Grand Slam Major at CHIO Aachen in 2013. I had been lucky enough to win this Grand Prix three times before, […]
CHIO Aachen: Unforgettable Moments for Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum in Aachen Aachen, Germany – May 20, 2022 – Back then the first women to top the world ranking list, Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER) has won countless internationals medals. We spoke to the native US American rider about her affinity for Aachen, the […]
Omaha, Nebraska – April 03, 2023 – As of yesterday defending champion, Martin Fuchs (SUI), had not arrived so it was the Swiss rider’s popular groom, Irishman Sean Vard, who presented Leone Jei, the horse with which Fuchs won team gold and individual silver at the FEI European Championship in […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch – The Netherlands – March 11, 2023 – Louis Konickx (NED) is one of the most important course designers in the world. As the course designer for the €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of ‘s-Hertogenbosch CSI 5* on Sunday, Rolex Grand Slam had a Q&A with him ahead […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 08, 2023 – As the current contender for the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, McLain Ward (USA) had a Q&A with the folks at Rolex and here’s his interview: Congratulations! You are the Rolex Grand Slam Live Contender, how are you feeling […]
Why is CHI Geneva such a special show? It’s a home show so it’s already something special, as you’re competing in front of your home crowd, which is really lovely. For my part, I’ve been selected to compete at CHI Geneva three times, which means a lot to […]
What is your role at CHI Geneva? I am the veterinary delegate for the FEI at CHI Geneva. I am in charge of looking at the veterinary rules set by the FEI and making sure that they are implemented correctly. This starts with the organisation of the veterinary […]
As Sport Director at CHI Geneva, please tell us about your role and your team I have been Sport Director at CHI Geneva for the past 30 years. Before that, I was involved in the commentary team and did some other little jobs at the show. My role […]
