Tag: CHIO Aachen

McLain Ward on Winning the Rolex Grand Slam: “It is a Huge, Historical Challenge!”

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 […]

Jana Wargers & Dorette Dazzle in the €202,000 RWE Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia CSIO 5*  

Aachen, Germany – June 30, 2023 – What a jump-off in the €202,000 RWE Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia CSIO 5*! The time from the first round decided the starting order of the second round for the first time – a new rule that Jana Wargers (GER) took advantage […]

Twenty-one Years Later… Switzerland Tops €900,000 Mercedes-Benz Nations Cup CSIO 5* at Aachen

Aachen, Germany – June 29, 2023 – The Swiss show jumping team rode to victory in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Nations’ Cup CSIO 5*– for the first time again after 21 years.   The last time that the Swiss squad won the Mercedes-Benz Nations’ Cup in Aachen was in the […]

Yuri Mansur & Miss Blue St. Blue Farm Steal the Spotlight in the €202,000 Turkish Airlines-Prize of Europe CSIO 5*

Aachen, Germany – June 28, 2023 – Under the dazzling lights of CHIO Aachen’s iconic Hauptstadion, the world’s best horse and rider combinations gathered to contest the €202,000 Turkish Airlines-Prize of Europe CSIO 5*, the first 5* class of the 2023 Show. The 1.55m competition was held over two […]

David Will & Zaccorado Blue are Lightning Quick in Win at Aachen

Aachen, Germany – June 29, 2023 – When David Will (GER) and the ten-year-old Holstein-bred gelding, Zaccorado Blue (VDL Zirocco Blue x Acorado), crossed the finish line of the 1.50-meter jumping competition against the clock, the €26,200 STAWAG Prize CSIO 5*, the clock stopped in 59.72 seconds. None […]

US Equestrian Announces NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for Aachen CSIO 5*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA  – June 28, 2023 –  US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for the CHIO Aachen CSIO5* at CHIO Aachen World Equestrian Festival in Aachen, Germany, from June 27 – July 2, 2023. The team will […]

Marc Dilasser & His “Little Lion” Win the Prize of Handwerk CSIO 5* at Aachen

Aachen, Germany – June 28, 2023 – The Wednesday at the CHIO Aachen 2023 kicked off with the Prize of Handwerk CSIO 5*, a 1.45-meter competition against the clock. The winner Marc Dilasser (FRA) from France couldn’t have been more overjoyed.  Marc Dilasser (FRA) headed the field of […]

Riders & Horses for Aachen CSIO 5*

Aachen, Germany – June 28, 2023 – Showjumping has already begun at the 2023 edition of the CHIO Aachen but there’s plenty of excitement still to com. Defending €1,500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen champion, Gerrit Nieberg (GER) leads an all-star list of German riders such as Ludger Beerbaum […]

Evelina Tovek Steals the Spotlight for Sweden in the €4,000 Stawag Speed Challenge CSIO 5*

Aachen, Germany – June 27, 2023 –The Swedish rider, Evelina Tovek (SWE), is the first winner in the jumping classes at the CHIO Aachen 2023. In the STAWAG Opening Jumping Competition she left someone trailing behind her, who has been looking forward to this show week more than […]

World-Class Sport at the Soers: The 2023 CHIO Aachen is On!

Aachen, Germany – June 21, 2023 – It was a goosebump moment of the 2022 CHIO Aachen. So, it is no surprise that Gerrit Nieberg (GER) and his horse Ben’s sensational victorious round from last year’s Rolex Grand Prix was shown on the screen at the start of the […]

Willem Greve “Takes the Highway” to Victory in the Longines Grand Prix of Rotterdam CSIO 5*

Rotterdam, The Netherlands –  June 25th, 2023 – A thrilling finale to CHIO Rotterdam this afternoon. Dutch rider Willem Greve (NED) wowed the crowd with an all-or-nothing ride to win the €152,500 Longines Grand Prix of Rotterdam CSIO 5*. Last year’s winner in Rotterdam, Irish rider Daniel Coyle (IRL), came in […]

Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum: “I Will Never Forget the Feeling when I Won at Aachen!”

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 […]

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 […]

CHIO Aachen Campus & World Champion Henrik von Eckermann Team Up in Equestrian Stable Management Certificate Program

He is team Olympic gold medallist, World Champion and has topped the world ranking list for some time: The show-jumper, Henrik von Eckermann! And the team that contributes to the achievements of the Swedish rider is as professional as his excellent performances in the saddle. “When I am […]

Olympic Flair in Aachen!

Aachen, Germany – March 29, 2022 – As a replacement for the Youth Olympic Games, the FEI Youth Equestrian Games are being staged during the CHIO Aachen 2022 (June 24th to July 3rd, 2022). 30 young talents from 30 nations will be travelling to Aachen to compete against the […]

Inside the Rolex Grand Slam: Questions & Answers with Scott Brash – The Only Grand Slam Winner

You won the Rolex Grand Prix at Aachen in 2015 – CHIO Aachen must be an incredibly special show for you to compete at? Absolutely. Aachen is a special arena – there’s a lot of history that’s been made in that ring. We all want to jump here, […]

Philip Erbers Joins the Executive Board of the CHIO Aachen

Aachen, Germany – November 09, 2021 – The organisers of the CHIO Aachen, the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein e.V. (ALRV) are gearing themselves up for the future. When Frank Kemperman (66) steps down from the board at the end of September 2022, he will be succeeded by Philip Erbers. “Philip […]

Meet the Next Generation: Questions & Answers with Brian Moggre

What are you hoping to achieve between now and the end of the year? I really am hoping to have a great week this week at CHIO Aachen. This horse show is one I’ve dreamed of coming to for years, so to have a really great week would […]

Lillie Keenan & Agana van het Gerendal Z Light Up to Win €26,000 SAP-Prize CSIO 5* at Aachen

Aachen, Germany – September19, 2021 – Before the fences get really high and wide this afternoon in the Rolex Grand Prix CSIO 5*, the visitors were able to applaud the rider from the, Lillie Keenan (USA), for her victory in the €26,000 SAP-Prize CSIO 5*. Fences set at […]

Daniel Deusser & Killer Queen Claim the Crown in €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSIO 5*

Aachen, Germany – September 19, 2021 – The world’s most distinguished show jumpers and their equine partners contested the highlight class of 2021’s edition of CHIO Aachen: the €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSIO 5*. The third Major of the 2021 Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, […]

A Soar towards Victory for Scott Brash & Hello Vincent in €70,000 Allianz-Prize CSIO 5* at Aachen

Aachen, Germany – September 18, 2021 – The most important jumping class at the Aachen Soers today was the Allianz-Prize CSIO 5*, a jumping competition with a winning round, which the best ten pairs qualified for. How to master the tasks set by the Course Designer, Frank Rothenberger […]

Sanne Thijssen & Tippy Z Fly to First Over Ditches & Banks at CHIO Aachen

Aachen, Germany – September 17, 2021 – Some jumping competitions are only staged at the CHIO Aachen, for example the €30,000 Prize of Soers CSIO 5*, the jumping competition over ditches and banks. The winner in 2021: Sanne Thijssen. In the Prize of Soers, the show jumpers take […]

Nicolas Delmotte & Urvoso du Roch Dash for the Cash in €200,000 RWE Prize of North Rhine – Westphalia CSIO 5*

Aachen, Germany – September 17, 2021 – Course Designer, Frank Rothenberger, had set the riders in the RWE Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia a pretty tricky task. Only three riders amanged to jump clear: Rolex Grand Slam winner Scott Brash (GBR), Olympic participant Nicolas Delmotte (FRA) and Jana Wargers, who […]

“Power of Youth” Propels the United States to Victory in €1,000,000 Mercedes-Benz Nations Cup CSIO 5* at Aachen

Aachen, Germany – September 16, 2021 – What an evening in the Mercedes-Benz Nations’ Cup 2021! An outstanding US team with three newcomers, a fall for the German team and a hot pursuit by the French team turned the Thursday evening at the CHIO Aachen into a nail-biting affair. […]

Philipp Weishaupt & Lacasino Ride for the Win in €26,000 Stawag-Prize CSIO 5* at Aachen

Aachen, Germany – September 16, 2021 – Philipp Weishaupt (GER) and Lacasino were the fastest pair this afternoon in the €26,000 Stawag-Prize CSIO 5*, a penalties and time jumping competition. As Weishaupt (GER) stated, thanks to his colleagues Marco Kutscher (GER) and Christian Kukuk (GER). Lacasino has been stabled […]

A High Voltage Win for Max Kühner & Elektric Blue P in €200,000 Turkish Airlines-Prize of Europe CSIO 5*

Aachen, Germany – September 16, 2021 –  Following Tuesday evening’s Official Opening Ceremony, the 2021 edition of CHIO Aachen well and truly got underway with Wednesday’s €200,000 Turkish Airlines-Prize of Europe CSIO 5*, a qualifier for Sunday’s Rolex Grand Prix. The two-round Frank Rothenberger-designed course over 14 obstacles […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go of Teams & Riders in the €1,000,000 Nations Cup CSIO 5* at Aachen

Aachen, Germany – September 16, 2021 – It sure feels like Sunday during the 2021 edition of the CHIO Aachen as one of the most prestigious events of the years hosts teams representing 8 nations, all set to compete in the $1,000,000 Mercedes-Benz Nations Cup CSIO 5* there. […]

Darragh Kenny & Volnay du Boisdeville Victorious in €26,000 Prize of StädteRegion Aachen CSIO 5*

Aachen, Germany – September 15, 2021 – For the second day in a row Darragh Kenny (IRL) was victorious at the CHIO Aachnen. The Irishman couldn’t praise Volnay du Boisdeville enough, who is incredibly swift for his calibre, as they went into the lead shortly before the end […]

Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Continues with Thrills at CHIO Aachen

Geneva, Switzerland, September 14, 2021 – Following the stunning victory of Rolex Testimonee Steve Guerdat (SUI) at the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament in Calgary last weekend, the prestigious Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping continues at CHIO Aachen. Dating back to 1924, CHIO Aachen is amongst the oldest, most revered […]

Rolex Grand Slam Rider Watch at CHIO Aachen – Who to look out for at the third Major of the Year

Aachen, Germany – September 14, 2021 – After immense anticipation, CHIO Aachen returns on 14-19 September following a one-year hiatus, as a result of COVID-19. An exceptional list of 66 riders from 17 nations, which includes 19 of the world’s current top 30-ranked athletes, and amongst them four Rolex […]