Tag: CHI of Geneva

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

CHI Geneva: The Pinnacle of Equestrianism

Geneva, Switzerland – November 29, 2023 â€“ 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. […]

Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary

Geneva, Switzerland – April 26, 2023 – In the history of equestrian sport, there are riders whose names and achievements will be immortalized in history. By winning the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping in 2015, British rider Scott Brash (GBR) added his name to the record books. Followers of the sport […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Jérôme Guery & Grupo Prom Diego Gallop towards Gold in €30,600 Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 13, 2022 â€“ The first week of Spring MET II concluded with the Grand Prix CSI 2* 1.45m presented by Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau GmbH. With 61 horse-and-rider combinations at start, this sunny Sunday afternoon was filled with exciting sport until the very end.  The […]

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 […]

Riders & Horses for the CHI of Geneva 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 08, 2021 – It’s showtime for Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping, the fourth and last Major of the year, held this week during the CHI of Geneva. Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Steve Guerdat (SUI) lead the host nation against the best riders in the […]

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, […]

2020 Edition of the CHI of Geneva Cancelled

Geneva, Switzerland – November 03, 2020 – Over the last few days, the Federal Council and the Canton of Geneva have presented new health measures aimed at controlling the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic. Following on from these announcements, the CHI Geneva organising committee decided to cancel the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]