Tag: CHI Geneva

Rolex Grand Slam Rider Watch – Who to Look Out for at 2021 CHI Geneva

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 06, 2021 – After nearly two years of waiting, the highly anticipated CHI Geneva returns from 9-12 December, representing the fourth and final Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of the year. The show will host an impressive number of world-class horse and […]

Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Set to Expand its Reach in China

s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – August 18, 2021 – As show jumping is gaining traction in Asia, thanks to the Olympic push, the Rolex Grand Slam has decided to increase and develop its connection with the Chinese community. As a result, from today, the official website of the renowned […]

Steve Guerdat & Venard de Cerisy Claim $100,000 Coupe de Genève at CHI of Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 14, 2019 – It was a battle between two of Switzerland’s equestrian heroes for the jackpot with Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Venard de Cerisy claiming the win in the CHF $100,000 Coupe de Geneve CSI 5* yesterday during the CHI of Geneva 5* at […]

Karen Polle: From Dreams to Riding With Wings in the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping

Geneva, Switzerland – December 12, 2019 – Karen Polle (JPN) is competing this week at the CHI of Geneva 5*. The young star has made many of her dreams come true, dreams that have led her to taking part in events of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping, […]

Hello Sanctos’ Retirement Ceremony To Be Held at CHI of Geneva 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 12, 2019 – Scott Brash’s Hello Sanctos will be retired next Saturday during a special ceremony at the CHI of Geneva 5* in Switzerland. Originally ridden by Peter Wylde (USA) and Katharina Offel (GER) the Brit went on to team up with the 17-year-old […]

Rolex Grand Slam Youth Edition: Interview with Harry Charles

When did you decide you wanted to pursue a career in show jumping? When I was about 14 years-old, I won a big pony class in England, which at the time was probably the biggest class you could win at 16 years of age and younger, so I […]

Exclusive: Interview with Rolex Grand Slam Contender Beezie Madden

The CP ‘International’, presented by Rolex at the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ is notoriously difficult to win – were you confident ahead of the class? I have to say I was having a really good week with Darry Lou. He won the big class on Friday, so he […]

Riders Announced for Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final at CHI Geneva 5*

Lausanne, Switzerland – November 09, 2019 – The International Jumping Riders Club is pleased to announce the list of riders who will compete in the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final this 13th of December, once again at the Concours Hippique International de Genève 5*. A highlight of the equestrian calendar, […]

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 […]

Mark McAuley & Vivaldi du Theil Top $40,000 Starling Hotel Geneva Prize CSI 5* at CHI of Geneva

Mark McAuley (IRL) and Vivaldi du Theil won the CHF $40,000 Starling Hotel Geneva Prize CSI 5* last Saturday during the CHI of Geneva 5* at the Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. The Irishman and the 9-year-old bay Selle Français gelding (Quaprice Boimargot Quincy x For Pleasure) earned top […]

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 […]

One Final Prance & Dance! Scott Brash Announces Retirement of Ursula XII at CHI of Geneva 5*

Scott Brash (GBR) made a surprising announcement yesterday during the awards ceremony of the CHF $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*. The Brit had just posted another solid performance aboard Ursula XII, the 17-year-old British Sport Horse mare (Ahorn x Papageno) who had helped become the first and […]

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 […]

Pius Schwizer & Balou Rubin R Race to First in Vins de Genève Prize CSI 5* at CHI Geneva

Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Balou Rubin R won the Vins de Genève Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the CHI of Geneva 5* in Switzerland. The Swiss and the 11-year-old dark bay Oldenburg gelding (Balou du Rouet x Couleur-Rubin) secured the victory in the 1.45m speed challenge, completing their […]

Daniel Deusser & Calisto Blue Cruise to Victory in $175,300 Genève Trophy CSI 5* at CHI Geneva

The first qualifier for the Rolex Grand Prix saw nine horse-and-rider combinations compete in a hotly contested jump-off. Setting the bar high, Daniel Deusser (GER) and Calisto Blue (Chacco Blue x Con Air) were the first ones to produce a clear round with a thrilling time of 37.31 […]