What have you been focusing on recently, and what are your plans and goals for 2021? As a result of COVID-19, and due to very few competitions being held in Europe, we made the decision to go to Florida for the Winter Equestrian Festival [WEF], which was incredibly […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands – April 14, 2021 – Having triumphed in the Grand Prix at the CHI Geneva in December 2019, current world number three-ranked rider, Martin Fuchs (SUI) is the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Live Contender, and the Swiss show jumper now has his sights firmly […]
s’Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands – March 20, 2021 – On Monday, March 1, the FEI announced that all international equestrian events had to be cancelled due to an outbreak of the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) in Valencia, Spain. It was a disappointment beyond comprehension for the organisation of The […]
Geneva, Switzerland – March 19, 2021 – In light of the recent outbreak of the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) in Europe, Rolex Grand Slam Showjumping reached out to Randy de Greef, veterinary for The Dutch Masters, who kindly answered their questions about the situation. What is EHV-1 and […]
Geneva, Switzerland – March 16, 2021 – Counting down to the first of the three remaining Majors of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping, Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) kindly answered the organizers’ questions about the his ambitions in the sport, his horses and the Rolex Grand Slam Series. What […]
Geneva, Switzerland – March 16, 2021 – In this edition of Breeders Uncovered, we speak to Margrith and Florian Noël from “Le Thot” Stud, which is located in Normandy, France – www.elevage-du-thot.com. We would also like to thank Judith Noël for making the interview possible. What is your earliest […]
Geneva, Switzerland – March 16, 2021 – Due to the pandemic and the recent outbreak of the Equine Herpes Virus EHV-1 that caused the cancellation of the Dutch Masters, the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, , which consists of the four Majors, has released an update confirming […]
s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 02, 2021 – It is with great disappointment and sadness that the organizers of The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant Horse Show CSI 5* at ‘s-Hertogenbosch have announced that the 2021 edition of the event has been cancelled due to the Equine Herpes […]
What is your earliest equestrian memory? That would be trail riding just outside of Boston in Winchester, Massachusetts, bareback in the woods behind my house with a good friend of mine. We were about 12 years old. She went to pony camp in the summer and would take […]
Aachen, Germany, 21 July 2019 – The €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Aachn CSI 5* at CHIO Aachen has been won by Rolex Testimonee Kent Farrington (USA) and Gazelle. Second place went to Germany’s Daniel Deusser (GER) riding Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z and third place to Great Britain’s Ben Maher (GBR) riding Explosion W. CHIO […]
Aachen, Germany – July 19, 2019 – Top showjumpers and their horses require grooms that are highly skilled at their trade and very dedicated to the horses. One of them is certainly Sean Vard, Martin Fuch’s groom. Rolex Grand Slam sat down with him to get an inside […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Aachen, Germany – July 22, 2018 – The second Major of 2018 has been won by Germany’s Marcus Ehning riding Pret A Tout, as horse and rider produced three exceptional clear rounds in the highlight of CHIO Aachen, the Rolex Grand Prix. Second place went to Luciana Diniz […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What have you been up to since winning the Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at the Dutch Masters? “Straight after winning the Rolex Grand Prix I celebrated with my team, we were all so excited! It was a late finish that evening, but because I only live an […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
The line-up for The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant (8-11 March) has never looked better. Nine riders out of the world’s top 10 will compete at the Rolex Grand Slam in ‘s-Hertogenbosch. The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant has made another significant step forward by joining the Rolex […]
The world’s top riders will converge in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands, from 08 – 11 Marchfor The Dutch Masters, the newest addition to the world’s ultimate prize in show jumping – the Rolex Grand Slam. Eight of the world’s top 10 riders are expected to contest the highly anticipated Rolex […]
Santa Claus has already “brought” a great Christmas “gift” to both Ludger Beerbaum Stables and their top rider Philipp Weishaupt (GER). The good news is that the now former owner of LB Convall, Hans Liebherr, reached an agreement to sell the 10-year-old Holsteiner Verband Hengsthaltung & Vermarktung stallion (Colman x Cascavelle) to Ludger’s equestrian […]
Congratulations on your victory in the Rolex Grand Prix at the 2017 CHI de Genève 5*! You came close a few times before, now you have finally succeeded in winning a Major. Kent Farrington: I am overjoyed, but to be honest I am still in a state of shock. I have […]
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 […]
Kent Farrington (USA) & Gazelle (Kashmir van Schuttershof x Indoctro) flying towards a Major victory in the $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* during the CHI de Genève 5* in Swizterland. Photo: © Scoopdyga.com by Pierre Costabadie
