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 […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 10, 2023 – It`s showtime for showjumping and the third Major of the 2023 Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping, the $3,000,000 CPKC International Grand Prix CSIO 5*, presented by Rolex this Sunday to conclude the Masters CSIO 5* & CSI 2* at […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 06, 2023 – Showtime showjumping is underway at the 2023 Masters Tournament CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows! Winner of the of the $700,000 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5* last June at the venue, Lillie Keenan (USA) looks to fly high […]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 06, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the third leg of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping this week during the 2023 Masters Tournament CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows. One of the most expected events of the noble sport, the event is […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada – September 02, 2023 – The arrival of the first of the Spruce Meadows charter aircraft signifies the beginning of the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ for many. Earlier this evening a Boeing 747 carrying 46 of the top equine athletes from around the world touched […]
Geneva, Switzerland – August 30, 2023 – The Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament CSIO 5*, staged on the outskirts of Calgary in Canada, is widely regarded as the leading equestrian event in North America. From 6–10 September, the world’s best horse and rider combinations will gather to contest the […]
The stallion who lives up to his name – Stargold The Oldenburg stallion, Stargold (Stakkato Gold – Charme x Lord Weingard, bred by Gestüt Sprehe GmbH), produced four clear-rounds out of five in the two most important classes at the CHIO Aachen. In the first round of the Mercedes-Benz Nations’ […]
Congratulations, on another great result at the CHIO Aachen – how pleased were you with Killer Queen VDM’s performance? I was incredibly pleased with Killer Queen VDM’s performance. The Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen is one of the biggest competitions in the world. For many years, Killer […]
London, England – August 18, 2023 – Beyond the prestigious Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, Rolex is the title partner of a number of coveted summer Grands Prix. Over the course of four months, beginning in May, and drawing to a close in August, the world’s best horse […]
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 […]
Embryo transfer Nathalie Beaufort started to dream 18 years ago about breeding a foal. However, it did not go entirely without a hitch: “My husband Pedro was competing HH Azur’s dam, Sion vd Zuuthoeve. I asked Pedro if he could ask Sion vd Zuuthoeve’s owner if I could flush […]
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 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: […]
Aachen, Germany – July 02, 2023 – On Sunday morning anticipation was palpable in the air of the Aachen Soers Showground, as over 40,000 eager spectators prepared for the World Equestrian Festival’s pinnacle class, the €1,500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSIO 5*. To add to the excitement […]
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 […]
The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping is delighted to announce that it is launching a new Podcast series to celebrate one of the most important groups – and often unsung heroes of the sport – the grooms. Much like a caddy in golf, or a mechanic in […]
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 […]
La Baule, France – June 08, 2023 – For more than 60 years, the Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5* has hosted the world’s best horse and rider combinations on the picturesque shores of the Atlantic Ocean in western France. This year, the historic show will run over four […]
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, […]
Rome, Italy – May 23, 2023 – The CSIO Roma Piazza di Siena is recognized as one of the most beautiful horse shows on the international equestrian calendar, staged in the magnificent Villa Borghese gardens in the Italian capital from 25–28 May. The four-day event will showcase intense competition from the […]
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 […]
Geneva, Switzerland – April 18, 2023 – Rolex has been a major presence in equestrianism for more than 60 years, partnering its finest riders, competitions and institutions. Through its enduring global commitment, the brand has supported efforts to modernize the sport while respecting its inherent elegance and traditions. 10 Years of […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch – The Netherlands – March 12, 2023 – The pinnacle class of The Dutch Masters came in the form of Sunday’s €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of ‘s-Hertogenbosch CSI 5*, part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. The Brabanthallen’s knowledgeable crowd was full of anticipation, ahead […]
‘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 […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 08, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2023 The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant Horse Show CSI 5*, event that features the first Major of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, the €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* next Sunday. After […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 08, 2023 – It’s showtime for the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping and the first Major of the year, taking place this week during The Dutch Masters CSI 5*, event that culminates with the €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* next Sunday. However, […]
s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 02, 2023 – The Dutch Masters CSI 5* returns from 9-12 March 2023 and will play host to the first Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of the year. The four-day show will showcase some of the finest horse and rider combinations […]
Geneva, March 1, 2023 – Created in 1966 and held in the medieval city of ’s‑Hertogenbosch, The Dutch Masters CSI 5*-W attracts the world’s leading horse and rider combinations. The event’s blend of magnificent show jumping and elite dressage puts it at the very top of the international indoor […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 11, 2022 – The scene was then set for this year’s CHF $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*, in which 40 horse and rider combinations representing 14 nations – including 16 out of the current top 20-ranked riders – lined-up, each staking a claim […]
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 […]
