Tag: CHI de Genève

Links to Streaming Feeds of All Major Events this Week

Geneva, Switzerland – December 08, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2022 edition of the CHI of Geneva and a fantastic Friday at the prestigious indoor events already features one of the most exciting competitions of the year, the 21st Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final. But there’s […]

Rolex Grand Slam Rider Watch: Favorites to Steal the Spotlight at Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 07, 2022 – After his sensational win at in the CP ‘International’, Presented by Rolex at The CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament, Germany’s Daniel Deusser (GER) will be looking to continue his impressive form in the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Majors, having won two […]

Riders & Horses for the CHI of Geneva this Week!

Geneva, Switzerland – December 06, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the fourth and final jewel of the Rolex Grand Slam this week at the 2022 edition of the CHI of Geneva. One of the highlights of the year, the prestigious event once again features the very […]

Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB Claim $80,000 Credit Suisse Challenge CSI 5*

Geneve, Switzerland – December 11, 2021 – Although she is only 23 years old, Dutch rider Sanne Thijssen (NED) put the big names in equestrian sport in their place by setting a fabulous time in the main competition of the day last Saturday. Four seconds difference! Often in […]

Martin “Master” Fuchs & Leone Jei Light Up to Win $1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 12, 2021 – The world watched on in anticipation, as the final 2021 Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major – the Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* – played out at CHI Geneva 5* in Switzerland, with 16 out of the world’s current top […]

Youth Beats Experience as Harry Charles & Borsato are the Best in $112,500 Cup of Geneva CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 11, 2021 – A young British rider was the star of the day at the CHI of Geneva 5* on Saturday, winning the final qualifying event for Sunday’s $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at the Palexpo. The ever-challenging Coupe de Genève (Cup of […]

Eric Lamaze’s Olympic Bronze Medal Partner Fine Lady 5 Retires at CHI Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 10, 2021 – Fine Lady 5, the horse that carried Canada’s Eric Lamaze (CAN) to an individual bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Games, was officially retired in a special ceremony held Friday night, December 10, during the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final at […]

Legends Ben Maher & Explosion W Continue to Amaze with Win in $500,000 Rolex IJRC Top Final CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 10, 2021 – Ten of the world’s very best show jumping athletes battled it out in the headline class on day two of CHI Geneva 2021, with each partnership vying to be crowned Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final champion in the 20th edition of […]

60th CHI of Geneva: A Star-Studded Line-Up!

Geneva, Switzerland – December 02, 2021 – The number of entries for the Concours Hippique International de Genève (CHIG) grows with every passing year, a reflection of its continuing appeal to drivers and riders. And once again, the very best of them will be at Palexpo this year, […]

Interview with Martin Fuchs: Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping Winner at CHI of Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 15, 2019 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) became the new Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping live contender following his victory in the $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at the CHI of Geneva. The formidable duo of Fuchs and Clooney 51 once again showed […]

Coco Fath & Exotik Sitte Triumph in $30,000 Grand Prix des Espoirs CSI U-25 at CHI of Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 14, 2019 – Coco Fath (USA) and Exotik Sitte triumphed in the CHF $30,000 Grand Prix des Espoirs CSI U-25 last Saturday during the CHI of Geneva 5* in Switzerland. After a tricky initial round, nine out of the 27 combinations that entered the […]

One Last Goodbye to the Rings for Scott Brash’s Hello Sanctos at CHI of Geneva 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 14, 2019 – It was an emotional Saturday evening at the CHI of Geneva 5* as the show jumping world bid goodbye to Scott Brash’s (GBR) legendary horse, Hello Sanctos, in a special retirement service. Originally ridden by Peter Wylde (USA) and Katharina Offel (GER) the Brit went […]

A Legend’s Words with Peter Charles

You have had success at CHI Geneva in the past, what does this show mean to you? I think coming here you know you are competing at one of the best shows in the world. You have all the best riders and horses here providing top sport entertainment. […]

Rowan Willis & Blue Movie Speed for the Jackpot in $100,000 Credit Suisse Challenge CSI 5* at CHI of Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 14, 2019 – Rowan Willis (AUS) and Blue Movie galloped to victory in the CHF $100,000 Credit Suisse Challenge CSI 5* last night during the CHI of Geneva 5* at the Palexpo in Switzerland. As the 24th out of the 44 combinations that faced […]

Martin Fuchs & Clooney Crowned the Masters in $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at CHI of Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 15, 2019 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Clooney 51 mastered all the obstacles and the competition to win the $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*, the fourth jewel of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping today during the CHI of Geneva 5*. Course designers […]

Interview with Kent Farrington: Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final Winner at CHI of Geneva 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 14, 2019 – It was another victory for Kent Farrington (USA) who claimed the coveted $500,000 Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final title at CHI of Geneva 5*. Partnered with his new bay mare, Austria 2, the fast duo knocked 2.22 seconds off the time […]

Kent Farrington & Austria 2 Fly to First in $500,000 Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final at CHI of Geneva 5*

Geneva, Switzerland, December 13,  2019 – The $500,000 Rolex International Jumping Riders Club (IJRC) Top 10 Final at the Concours Hippique International de Genève (CHIG) was won by Rolex Testimonee Kent Farrington (USA) riding Austria 2. Second place went to Darragh Kenny (Ireland) on Romeo 88 while third […]

Pedro Veniss & Anaya Ste Hermele Victorious in L’Institut International de Lancy Prize at CHI of Geneva

Pedro Veniss (BRA) and Anaya Ste Hermele won the CHF $10,000 L’Institut International de Lancy Prize last Sunday during the CHI of Geneva CSI 5* at the Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. The Brazilian and the 12-year-old Belgian Sport Horse mare (Andiamo x Paladin des Ifs) were victorious in […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Cruise to Victory in $112,500 Credit Suisse Challenge CSI 5* at CHI of Geneva

Kent Farrington (USA) and Creedance were unbeatable in the CHF $112,500 Credit Suisse Challenge CSI 5* last Saturday during the CHI of Geneva 5* at the Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. Kent Farrington (USA) & Creedance during the awards ceremony The American and the 11-year-old chestnut Dutch Warmblood gelding […]

Interview: Scott Brash’s Take on the Retirement of His Top Mare Ursula XII

Rolex Testimonee Scott Brash (GBR), the only rider to have ever won the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, announced the retirement of his 17-year-old mare Ursula XII yesterday duing the CHI of Geneva. In a heartfelt interview Scott pays tribute to the Scottish Sport Horse as he […]

Rolex Testimonee Rodrigo Pessoa: World, Olympic & Three-time FEI World Cup Champion

You hold the equal record number of wins for the IJRC Rolex Top 10 Final and Rolex Grand Prix combined, why do you think you always performed so well here? Geneva is a show that I have always liked very much and being part of the Rolex family […]

Interview: Marcus “The Master” Ehning – Rolex Grand Prix Winner & Current Rolex Grand Slam Contender

Jumping Legend Marcus Ehning Wins the Rolex Grand Prix & Becomes the New Rolex Grand Slam Live Contender Germany’s Marcus Ehning road a masterclass in the jump-off aboard Pret A Tout to win the Rolex Grand Prix and his second Major of the year. Fifth-to-go, Ehning shaved over […]

Marcus Ehning & Pret A Tout Power To Win $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at CHI Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 9, 2018 – CHI Geneva welcomed 40 of the best riders in the world to compete in the most esteemed class of the show, the Rolex Grand Prix, the final Major of the year in the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. The Rolex Grand Prix […]

Behind the Stable: Joanne Sloan-Allen, owner of Rolex Major Winner Suma’s Zorro

What was going through you mind when Sameh won in Spruce? It was really funny actually because I didn’t know he had won, it looked like Sameh was second and I couldn’t see the gate because I’m really small. So, I was asking everyone ‘did he win?’. I […]

Interview: Steve Guerdat – Swiss Hero & 2018 Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final Champion

  The Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final always promises to bring top class sport, with the world’s best riders competing for the coveted trophy, and this year did not disappoint. It was a home win for Swiss hero, Steve Guerdat aboard Alamo, who thrilled the crowd with a […]

Steve Guerdat & Alamo Crowned in CHF $500,000 Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final at CHI Geneva 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 8, 2018 – The top 10 riders from around the globe competed in one of the most exciting classes of the year, the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final, at the iconic CHI Geneva. A class where only the world’s top 10 ranked riders are invited to […]

Eric Lamaze Cancels Participation in Fall Events Due to Health Issues

Eric Lamaze (CAN) has announced the cancellation of his participation in competitions during this fall, including the CHI of Geneva 5* this week. As one of the ten highest-ranked riders in the world, Lamaze was expected to compete at the event but unfortunately health issues have hindered his […]

Interview: Major Winner Kent Farrington (USA) at Rolex Grand Slam – Geneva CSI 5*

Congratulations on your victory in the Rolex Grand Prix at the 2017 CHI de Genève 5*! You came close a few times before, now you have finally succeeded in winning a Major. Kent Farrington: I am overjoyed, but to be honest I am still in a state of shock. I have […]

Pius Schwizer & Chidame Z Fly to Victory in €25,000 Six-Bar class at CHI de Genève 5*

Pius Schwizer (SUI) & Chidame Z won the CHF €25,000 Prix Tribune de Genève Six-Bar class CSI 5* last Thursday during the CHI de Genève 5* in Switzerland. The Swiss and the 9-year-old bay Zangersheide mare (Chippendale Z x Quidam de Revel) were the only combination to clear the height of 2 […]

Kevin Staut & Reveur du Hurtebise Golden Moment at Rolex IJRCT Top 10 Final

Kevin Staut (FRA) & Reveur du Hurtebise won the CHF $465,000 17th Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final last Saturday during the CHI de Genève in Switzerland. The Frenchman and the 16-year-old Belgian Sport Horse gelding (Kashmir van Schuttershof x Capricieux des 6 Censes) triumphed in the two-round contest with two penalty-free […]