Tag: Rolex Grand Prix

Daniel Bluman & Ladriano Z Light Up to Win €400,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at CSIO Rome Piazza di Siena

Rome, Italy – May 26, 2019 – Daniel Bluman (ISR) made history when posting Israel’s first-ever victory in the €400,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at CSIO Rome Piazza di Siena today. From a starting field of 44 horse-and-rider combinations, the 29-year-old rider was one of only four to […]

Interview: Henrik von Eckermann – New Rolex Grand Slam Contender at The Dutch Masters CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 18, 2019 – It was an afternoon of electrifying sporting drama at The Dutch Masters CSI 5*, with the world’s best horse and rider combinations taking to the arena in the Brabanthallen for the first Major of the year. Course Designer, Louis Koninckx […]

Rolex Testimonee Rodrigo Pessoa: World, Olympic & Three-time FEI World Cup Champion

You hold the equal record number of wins for the IJRC Rolex Top 10 Final and Rolex Grand Prix combined, why do you think you always performed so well here? Geneva is a show that I have always liked very much and being part of the Rolex family […]

Interview: Marcus “The Master” Ehning – Rolex Grand Prix Winner & Current Rolex Grand Slam Contender

Jumping Legend Marcus Ehning Wins the Rolex Grand Prix & Becomes the New Rolex Grand Slam Live Contender Germany’s Marcus Ehning road a masterclass in the jump-off aboard Pret A Tout to win the Rolex Grand Prix and his second Major of the year. Fifth-to-go, Ehning shaved over […]

It’s On! CHI Geneva Welcomes Leading Riders to the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final & the Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 6, 2018 From today until next Sunday, the 2018 edition of the CHI Geneva will include two of the pre-eminent equestrian competitions, namely the Rolex International Jumping Riders Club (IJRC) Top 10 Final and the Rolex Grand Prix, the fourth and final Major of the […]

Sameh El Dahan: $3,000,000 ‘CP International’ Rolex Grand Prix Winner at Spruce Meadows & Rolex Grand Slam Contender

How did it feel to win your first Rolex Major? It was the most fantastic feeling, I have been working towards this my whole life, since I was a little kid. The CP ‘International’ presented by Rolex) is one of the biggest on the circuit and it’s one […]

A Masterpiece! Marcus Ehning & Comme Il Faut Victorious in €300,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at the Brussels Stephex Masters

As the last to go in a six-horse jump-off, Germany’s Marcus Ehning showed everybody how it is supposed to be done when winning the €300,000 Rolex Grand Prix presented by Audi at the Brussels Stephex Masters 2018. Together with the incredible stallion Comme Il Faut 5 (Cornet Obolensky x […]

Interview: Marcus Ehning – Aachen Grand Prix Winner & Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping Contender

To win the Rolex Grand Prix at the CHIO Aachen in front of your home crowd must have been amazing, what was going through your mind? This was my second Rolex Grand Prix victory at the CHIO Aachen, so I knew already what an amazing reception I would […]

Babalou 41 Back Among the Best at CHIO of Aachen

A Story of Love, Dedication, Knowledge, Strategy & Success Some equestrian stories make our sport the most spectacular one among all, especially those that involve love, dedication, knowledge and strategy. It was no different just a few days ago at the CHIO of Aachen, as Babalou 41 once […]

Interview: Marcus ”The Master” Ehning: Major Rolex Grand Prix Moments at CHIO Aachen

And the winner is… Marcus Ehning wins the Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen Germany’s Marcus Ehning gave the 40,000 patriotic spectators a reason to celebrate at CHIO Aachen, as he clinched the prestigious Rolex Grand Prix title aboard his 15-year-old chestnut gelding, Pret A Tout. Although this is […]

A Memorable Major Victory for Marcus “The Master” Ehning & Pret A Tout in €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

Marcus Ehning’s performance today in the €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at the CHIO Aachen 2018 wasn’t just the ride to victory. It was a demonstration of wonderful show jumping, fantastic advertising for the equestrian sport and also to an extent due to the support of the […]

Interview: McLain Ward at €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSI 5*

McLain Ward (USA) won the second Rolex Grand Prix qualifier of the week, the €101,000 Prize of North Rhine-Westfalia CSI 5*. McLain paid tribute to his stunning 11-year-old mare, Clinta, following his victory: Can you tell us about Clinta? I purchased her in February this year, I actually […]

Sneak Peak: Inside CHIO Aachen 5*

The second Major of the year, the Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen, takes place on 22nd July and is expected to attract over 40,000 spectators to witness the prestigious competition. The course, set by Frank Rothenberger, is considered to be one of the most challenging and demanding […]

Niels Bruynseels & Gancia de Muze Victorious in €300,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* Powered by Audi at Knokke Hippique

Niels Bruynseels (BEL) and his incredible mare Gancia de Muze (Malito de Reve x Nimmerdor) delivered a truly jaw-dropping jump-off to take home the victory for Belgium in Sunday’s CSI5* €300.000 Grand Prix Rolex powered by Audi at Knokke Hippique 2018. After having won the five-star Grand Prix […]

Interview: Lorenzo de Luca Winner of the €350,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Rome CSI 5*

“I am very happy to finally have been able to give the Gran Prix of Rome back to Italy.  I am so happy that I don’t even think I actually understand what happened today. It is an incredible accomplishment and being in front of the home crowds makes […]

Lorenzo de Luca & Halifax van’t het Kluizebos Write Fairytale Finish Winning €350,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Rome CSI 5*

Lorenzo de Luca brought CSIO Rome – Masters d’Inzeo 2018 to the perfect conclusion at Piazza di Siena today when clinching victory for the host nation in the Rolex Grand Prix. It’s been 24 years since the last Italian rider, Arnaldo Bologni, held the coveted trophy aloft, and […]

It’s On! €350,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Rome at CSIO 5* Rome – Piazza di Siena

Three days of great sport until now at Piazza di Siena and the main attraction is just minutes away, which promises to be even more prestigious with the dispute for the Rolex Grand Prix of Rome. Forty-nine participants are set to compete, modern gladiators of this edition of […]

Rolex Testimonee Steve Guerdat Wins the €300,000 Rolex Grand Prix at Royal Windsor Horse Show CHI 5*

Royal Windsor Castle, Windsor, Great Britain – May 13, 2018 –  The 2018 Rolex Grand Prix at CHI Royal Windsor Horse Show was won by Rolex Testimonee Steve Guerdat (SUI) riding Bianca. Second place went to Laura Kraut (USA) riding Catwalk 22, and third place to Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) […]

Steve Guerdat & Bianca Crowned in €300,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at Royal Windsor Horse Show CHI 5*

A thrilling Rolex Grand Prix provided the perfect finale to Show Jumping at Royal Windsor, with the world’s best riders in action, all looking to claim the prestigious title and the €75,000 first prize. A full field of 30 riders contested Bob Ellis and Kelvin Bywater’s up-to-height 1.60m […]

Niels Bruynseels & Gancia de Muze Write History as €800,000 Rolex Grand Prix and Grand Slam Major Winners at The Dutch Masters

  Niels Bruynseels is the new Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping live contender following a sensational performance in the Rolex Grand Prix at the Dutch Masters, one of the four Majors that make up the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. Under the spotlights of the Brabanthal arena, the world’s best horse and rider combinationsbattled […]

Niels Bruynseels & Gancia de Muze Major Winners in €800,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant

The first equestrian Major of the year has been won by Niels Bruynseels (BEL) riding Gancia de Muze. Second place went to Marcus Ehning (GER) riding Cornado NRW and third place to Harrie Smolders (NED) riding Emerald. The bright lights of the Brabanthal illuminated the stage for the […]

Rolex Grand Slam at The Dutch Masters: A Preview of the €800,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* Part II

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH… LORENZO DE LUCA, NUMBER ONE ITALIAN RIDER WHO DO YOU THINK IS YOUR BIGGEST COMPETITOR ON SUNDAY? “There were some great performances yesterday. I think Philipp Weishaupt is looking very good, of course Daniel Deusser was on top form last night and Luciana Diniz […]

Rolex Grand Slam at The Dutch Masters: A Preview of the €800,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

WORLD CHAMPION JEROEN DUBBELDAM AND TEAM OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST KEVIN STAUT WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU AS A RIDER TO COME BACK AND TRY AND WIN THIS ROLEX GRAND PRIX, WHICH IS NOW PART OF THE ROLEX GRAND SLAM OF SHOW JUMPING? Kevin Staut: “It is very emotional, […]

Danielle Goldstein & Lizziemary Soar to Victory in $384,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at WEF

In the second five-star grand prix of the season, Danielle Goldstein (ISR) was victorious riding Lizziemary in the $384,000 Rolex Grand Prix at the 2018 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. WEF 7 continues through Sunday, February 25, with CSI […]

2018 Winter Equestrian Festival: Largest Circuit Yet with 12 Weeks of Competition

Wellington, FL – January 2, 2018 – The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) and Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC (ESP) have begun preparations for what is expected to be one of the most expansive Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season yet, welcoming top equestrian athletes from around the globe to the […]

Kent Farrington & Gazelle Adds Major Victory at $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

The CHI de Genève 5* came to a close this afternoon in Switzerland and the curtain call couldn’t have been more exciting. Forty of the world’s best combinations faced a forward but very challenging course in the first round of the $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix, the third jewel of the Rolex […]

Interview: Major Winners Grégory Wathelet & Philipp Weishaut at Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping – Geneva CSI 5*

At the CHI de Genève 2017, Philipp Weishaupt (GER) and Gregory Wathelet (BEL) have the chance of claiming their second Major victory this year. An interview with the two Grand Slam candidates about fighting spirit, headstrong partners and prestigious Grands Prix that every rider wants to win once in a lifetime. The competitions at […]

Interview: Philipp Weishaupt at Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping – Geneva 5*

The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping of is returning to Switzerland for the last Major in the year: The best show-jumpers in the world will be competing against each other from December 7th-10th at the CHI de Genève 2017. An interview with the current Grand Slam contender, Philipp Weishaupt @ Philipp Weishaupt, who will […]

Kent Farrington & Gazelle Win $380,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

Mill Spring, NC – October 21, 2017 – Thirty-three horse and rider combinations went head-to-head in the biggest “Saturday Night Lights” event of the 2017 season at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) featuring the $380,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* competition in front of the packed stands of the […]