Tag: CHIO

2024 CHIO Aachen: Celebrating 25 Years of Enduring Commitment & Excellence

Geneva, Switzerland – June 26, 2024 – From 28 of June to 7 of July, 2024, the equestrian community will once again converge at the Aachen Soers showgrounds for the CHIO Aachen, a globally renowned event with a rich history spanning almost a century. Steeped in prestige and tradition, the […]

Rolex Grand Slam: Questions & Answers with Aachen Course Designer Frank Rothenberger

For you, why is CHIO Aachen such a special show? CHIO Aachen is the greatest, and most important show in the year. I was invited 20-years-ago to come here to design the course, and as always, I am looking forward to one of the most prestigious classes here, […]

CHIO Aachen: “Today Was Our Day!” – Marcus Ehning & Stargold Win the €1,500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSIO 5*

Aachen, Germany – July 02, 2023 – What an anniversary! Coinciding with the tenth birthday of the Rolex Grand Slam in Aachen, there was a German trio on the podium and the heroes of the hour are Marcus Ehning and Stargold. Five pairs reached the jump-off, three from Germany: […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Daniel Deußer: The Rolex Grand Slam is Something Unique

Daniel Deußer has already been one of the most successful riders in the world for years. We spoke with the 41-year-old about the importance of the Rolex Grand Slam for the equestrian sport and about his goals for the CHIO Aachen. The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping […]

Riders & Horses for the CSIO 5* of Rotterdam

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 22, 2023 – The countdown to the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final – Barcelona CSIO 5* continues this week as the CHIO Rotterdam hosts the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of the Netherlands CSIO 5*. The Ruiters in Orange have confirmed the […]

2021 Edition of the CHIO of Rotterdam to Take Place on New Dates

Rotterdam, Netherlands – April 07, 2021 – The board of CHIO Rotterdam investigates in close cooperation with FEI, the Royal Dutch Equestrian Federation (KNHS), the City of Rotterdam and other stakeholders if the international equestrian event, which was scheduled for June June 24-27, can be rescheduled to July 1-4, 2021.  […]