Tag: CHI de Genève

Consistency! A Well Deserved Win for Harrie Smolders & Monaco in the €1,205,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 15, 2024 – What excitement this year! The €1,205,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva CSI 5* will undoubtedly be a highlight in the long history of this unique CHI tournament. And in the end, this prestigious award went to a pair who deserves to […]

Hat-Trick! Martin Fuchs Marvels for the Third Time Winning the €80,000 UBS Challenge CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 13, 2024 – Marvelous, the appropriate adjective to describe Martin Fuchs (SUI) at the 2024 CHI of Geneva CSI 5* this week. After having won the $110,000 Geneva Trophy CSI 5* last Thursday and the €510,000 IJRC Rolex Top 10 Final CSI 5* on […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the €1,205,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 15, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping and they have saved the best for last at the 2024 CHI of Geneva: The €1,205,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva CSI 5*. Competing on home soil and after 3 major victories earlier this week, highlighted by […]

Christian Kukuk & Chageorge Charge to Claim the Communes Genevoises Prize CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 13, 2024 – Christian Kukuk (GER) and Chageorge charged to victory in the €40,000 Communes Genevoises Prize CSI 5* on Friday during the second day of major competition at the 2024 edition of the CHI of Geneva 5*. The 1.55m speed challenge was contested […]

Stephan Barcha & Hex Lup Império Egípcio Charge for the Jackpot in the Great Chasse Prize CSI 5* at Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 14, 2024 – Brazil is very well represented at the CHI of Geneva in Switzerland, considered by many, the most famous International indoor showjumping event in the world, which began last Thursday and continues until Sunday. On Saturday, living up to his status as […]

Martin Fuchs Flies to First in the €510,000 IJRC Rolex Top 10 Final CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzeland– December 13, 2024 – The 23rd edition of the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final took place this evening at the renowned CHI Geneva, and represented the pinnacle of show jumping. As one of the most prestigious classes on the equestrian calendar, it brings together the top-ranked […]

Martin Fuchs’ Fabulous Form Propels Him to First in the $110,000 Geneva Trophy CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 12, 2024 – The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping has once again returned to the picturesque city of Geneva for the final Major of the calendar year. The CHI Geneva, which is widely regarded as the premier indoor equestrian show in the world, […]

Riders & Horses for the CHI of Geneva 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 10, 2024 – It’s almost showtime for showjumping at the 2024 CHI of Geneva, where the Titans of the noble sport are set to clash for gold & glory this week, highlighted by two major contests that promise to keep fans glued to screens […]

Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping @ CHI Geneva: The World’s Best Riders & Horses Clash!

Geneva, Switzerland – December 10, 2024 – The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping makes its highly anticipated return to the Concours Hippique International de Genève (the CHI Geneva) from 11–15 December and promises an exceptional schedule of world-class equestrian sport and entertainment. Having been named the world’s […]

Questions & Answers with Rolex Grand Slam Course Designer Gerard Lachat

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 […]

Seamus Hughes Kennedy & Cuffesgrange Cavadora Claim the $30,000 Defender Grand Prix CSI U-25

Geneva, Switzerland – December 09, 2023 – Ireland was well represented at the CHI Geneva over the weekend and one Irish rider stood tall above the rest, Seamus Hughes Kennedy (IRL), riding Cuffesgrange Cavadora to victory in the CHF $30,000 Defender Grand Prix CSI U-25, the main competition for […]

Richard Vogel & United Touch S Rise to Rolex Grand Slam Glory in Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 10, 2023 – In the history of equestrian sport, there are riders whose names and achievements will be immortalized in history, and today at the CHI Geneva, the last Rolex Grand Slam of Show Major of the calendar year, that is what all 40 […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Glamour Girl Get the Credit they Deserve at the CHI Geneva 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 09, 2023 – This Saturday, the world number 1 was able to whisper in the ear of his mares, thus offering himself the two major events of the day. After teaming up with Iliana for “vengeance” and the win in the $112,500 Geneva Cup […]

Henrik von Eckermann Has His “Revenge” in the $112,500 Geneva Cup!

Geneva, Switzerland – December 09, 2023 – The CHF $112,500 Geneva Cup CSI 5* is always a real spectacle, a test of power and agility, once again on a course set up by Gérard Lachat (SUI) and his team at the Palexpo during the CHI Geneva 5*. The […]

Steve Guerdat Reigns Supreme for the Third Time in the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final

Geneva, Switzerland – December 08, 2023 – Anticipation was palpable in the air of the Palexpo as the CHI Geneva’s passionate and knowledgeable crowd prepared for the 22nd running of the prestigious Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final. The innovative and globally-renowned class, often compared to the Nitto ATP […]

Kevin Staut & Visconti du Telman Thrive in the $60,000 Prix des Communes Genevoises CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 08, 2023 – Friday afternoon, the Prix des Communes Genevoises offered CSI 5* riders a second chance to obtain their qualifying ticket for Sunday’s Rolex Grand Prix. The winners of this event, the French Kevin Staut (FRA) and Visconti du Telman, set a benchmark […]

Six is a Charm! Kent Farrington Tops the CHI Geneva Trophy CSI 5* Again!

Geneva, Switzerland – December 07, 2023 – The beautiful city of Geneva once again welcomed the world’s most talented horse and rider combinations to what is often considered to be the best indoor equestrian show in the world, the CHI Geneva. The show, which hosts the final Rolex […]

Victor Bettendorf Blazes to Second Straight Victory at the CHI Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 07, 2023 – Victor Bettendorf (LUX) took the CHI Geneva 5* by storm on Friday, claiming the first two FEI-classes of the renowned showjumping event. After winning the CHF $10,100 Radio Lac Prize CSI 5* with Big Star des Forêts, Bettendorf was victorious again, this time teaming […]

Victor Bettendorf & Big Star des Forêts Fly to First at the CHI Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 07, 2023 – Victor Bettendorf (LUX) took the CHI Geneva 5* by storm on Friday, claiming the first two FEI-classes of the renowned showjumping event. Entered with his mare Big Star des Forêts in the opening event, the CHF $10,100 Radio Lac Prize CSI […]

Riders & Horses for the CHI Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 06, 2023 – It`s showtime for showjumping at the CHI Geneva and the fourth jewel of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. As the current Rolex Grand Slam contender, Martin Fuchs (SUI) leads a long list of Titans of the sport set to […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

Geneva, Switzerland – December 06, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the CHI Geneva and the fourth jewel of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, one of the most important competitions of the year. Another important event promises to bring much excitement to the Desert International […]

Questions & Answers with Martin Fuchs: The Current Rolex Grand Slam Contender!

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 […]

CHI Geneva: The Pinnacle of Equestrianism

Geneva, Switzerland – November 29, 2023 – The Concours Hippique International de Genève (the CHI Geneva) will unite the world’s best show jumpers in the home city of the show’s Presenting Sponsor, Rolex. First staged in 1926, it has been voted the best indoor jumping event on 10 occasions. […]

Riders Announced for the IJRC Rolex Top 10 Final: Four Past Winners Look to Repeat!

Geneva, Switzerland – November 08, 2023 –The International Jumping Riders Club is proud to announce the riders who will compete in the 22nd Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final on December 8, during the Concours Hippique International de Genève. A highlight in the equestrian calendar, the Rolex IJRC Top […]

Shane Sweetnam & Alejandro are the Aces in $80,000 Credit Suisse Challenge CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 11, 2022 – The leading riders on the planet battled it out in Saturday evening’s CHF $80,000 Credit Suisse Challenge CSI 5*, a world ranking event. At the end of a suspenseful and hard-fought competition it was the Irish Shane Sweetnam (IRL), riding Alejandro, […]

McLain Ward & HH Azur Claim Gold & Glory of the $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 11, 2022 – The scene was then set for this year’s CHF $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*, in which 40 horse and rider combinations representing 14 nations – including 16 out of the current top 20-ranked riders – lined-up, each staking a claim […]

Questions & Answers with Gérard Lachat: Course Designer for the CHI of Geneva

In your opinion, what makes CHI Geneva such a special competition? The particular layout of the event makes CHI Geneva special; everything is under the same roof, which makes the riders’ accessibility easier. The show jumpers do not have to go outside, and they have easy access to […]

Conor Swail & Count Me In Victorious at the CHI of Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 09, 2022 – A world-ranking event and the second qualifying competition for Sunday’s Rolex Grand Prix, the CHF $59,400 Prix des Communes Genevoises CSI 5* took on extra significance this year. Republic of Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL), on board Count Me In (Count Grannus x […]

Henrik Von Eckermann & King Edward Reign in $500,000 Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final

Geneva, Switzerland  – December 09, 2022  – A capacity crowd in the Palexpo’s Geneva Arena watched on in anticipation, as 10 of the world’s very best show jumpers and their equine partners battled it out for the honour to be crowned the 2022 Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final […]

Simon Delestre & Iniesta are the Stars in Prix Swiss Wine Genève CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 08, 2022 – Thursday afternoon at the 2022 CHI of Geneva began with French rider Simon Delestre (FRA) partnering Iniesta V to victory in the Prix Swiss Wine Genève CSI 5*, a Table A against-the-clock event in two sections.  Delestre and the 2013 bay Dutch Warmblood / Royal […]