Can you please explain your official role and what this entails? I am the course designer here at Spruce Meadows, and I have been working here for over 25 years. To be a good course designer you need to have a lot of experience in the sport, and […]
Can you introduce yourself, tell us who you work for, and what your role is? My name is Melina, but most people call me Mel. I have been Marcus Ehning’s groom for the last seven years, both at shows and at home – I do everything! What is […]
The Chantilly Classic took place last week… the revival of the Jumping de Chantilly taken over by a new team, the Grandprix Group. Here’s an exclusive interview with Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA), who returned to the grounds of his childhood, having grown up in Chantilly. Did you know this? Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Can you introduce yourself, tell us who you work for, and what your role is? My name is Denise Moriarty, and I have been the head groom for Kent Farrington for 11 years now. Our relationship is great – we know each other so well. Kent is very […]
How special was it winning the very first Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major at CHIO Aachen in 2013? It was incredible winning the first Rolex Grand Slam Major at CHIO Aachen in 2013. I had been lucky enough to win this Grand Prix three times before, […]
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 […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch – The Netherlands – March 11, 2023 – Louis Konickx (NED) is one of the most important course designers in the world. As the course designer for the €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of ‘s-Hertogenbosch CSI 5* on Sunday, Rolex Grand Slam had a Q&A with him ahead […]
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 […]
Tell us a little bit about your journey to CHI Geneva… I flew from Miami to Belgium with Nayel Nassar’s Coronado and Igor Van De Wittemoere five days ago, and we stayed there until Tuesday night, before arriving in Geneva yesterday morning. They are feeling good and are […]
Congratulations! You are the Rolex Grand Slam Live Contender once again, how are you feeling ahead of CHI Geneva? Which horse do you plan to compete with in the Rolex Grand Prix? I am feeling confident ahead of CHI Geneva. My horses have been in good shape over […]
You have had great 2022 – what have you enjoyed the most and what are you most proud of? 2022 has been a great year. It has been the first year that things have gone back to normal after the Covid-19 pandemic and it was so great to […]
What are your plans, dreams and ambitions for 2023? My ambition and plan for 2023 is to achieve a podium during the European Championships at Riesenbeck International in September. What has been the proudest moment of your career so far? The proudest moment of my career so far […]
What is your earliest equestrian memory? I am Swiss-Italian, so I can link my first equestrian memories to when I was living in the Italian part of Switzerland, near Lugano. One memory I have is of some great show jumpers, including Graziano Mancinelli, Piero D’Inzeo and Raimondo D’Inzeo, […]
What has been the proudest moment of your career so far? I would say the proudest moment was probably jumping in my first Grand Prix last summer. It was a 2* Grand Prix, so it was good to get involved in the international scene and jump in the […]
You have had a great year, what has been your highlight? I have an such an amazing year – it is hard for me to pick just one highlight! I had my first 5* victory in the King George V Gold Cup at Hickstead in July which was […]
Rolex Testimonee Eric Lamaze (CAN) is one of the world’s most respected show jumpers and achieved so much throughout his stellar career. Following the announcement of his retirement, the Rolex Grand Slam team reached out to some of Eric’s biggest fans and dearest friends to highlight what makes […]
Can you tell us about your family’s background, how did you become part of the equestrian world? I have been interested in horses my whole life. When I was young, I would go to the stables everyday after school. My husband, Gregor, also grew up around horses so […]
His Van Overis breeding products are jumping world-wide at international to Grand Prix level, but Gerald Lenaerts from Peer in Belgium is also known for Flanders Foal Auction, which he runs together with Luk Van Puymbroeck. Horseauctions.eu is curious what his advice and tricks are to best prepare […]
How did you get into the owning side of the sport? I decided to start buying horses for Daniel Deusser 10-years-ago. Before that I had bought horses for other riders for over 20-years, but I decided that I really wanted to get to the top level of the […]
This weekend is extra special for you with the retirement ceremony of Verdi TN – how are you feeling about it? To be honest I am really looking forward to the farewell ceremony for my old top horse Verdi TN. It was supposed to be two-years-ago but because […]
s’Hertogenbosch – The Netherlands – March 11, 2022 – This year, The Dutch Masters welcomes back spectators to the world-renowned Brabanthallen for the first time since 2019. The event runs from the 11-13 March and will follow a slightly adjusted programme to meet the requirements put in place […]
s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 10, 2022 – The Dutch Masters returns from 11–13 March and will play host to the first Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of the year. The three-day show will culminate with the Rolex Grand Prix on Sunday, where the world’s best […]
You are returning to ‘s-Hertogenbosch as the Rolex Grand Prix defending champion, does this make you feel added pressure? No, not really. I suppose I now know that it is possible to win, but I am probably going to be competing on another horse, so there is less […]
What are your goals, dreams and ambitions for 2022? My main goal for this year is to do well at all the Rolex Majors and the other Rolex Grands Prix; they are my main focus. In addition, I am aiming for the FEI World Equestrian Games TM and the FEI […]
What are you most looking forward to in your role as President of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping this year? After these two very extraordinary years, I am really looking forward to finally seeing the whole team together again. Whether you are the President or not, […]
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, […]
You must be delighted that this year’s edition of the CHI Geneva went ahead, after last year’s cancellation due to COVID-19? Yes, we are very happy to be here. Last year was very tough for us because we had to cancel the show one month before it was […]
