Geneva, Switzerland – June 25, 2024 –The sporting Majors are considered to be the finest competitions in the world – from the Masters in golf, to the French Open in tennis and the 4 majors of the Rolex Grand Slam in show jumping – these are the events that […]
Could you introduce yourself and tell us about your job? My name is Josefine and I have worked for Jessica Springsteen for the last eight years. In the beginning, I was based at her home yard and I rode a little bit, but for the past six years, […]
Could you introduce yourself and tell us what your role is… My name is Alin, and I have worked for Maikel van der Vleuten for almost one year. I started my career 10-years-ago in Germany at Holsteiner Verband. What made you want to pursue a career in horses? […]
We are here at The Dutch Masters, your home show, how special is this venue to you? It is so special to be here at The Dutch Masters. I competed here for the first time last year, and had a good round in the Rolex Grand Prix – […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 10, 2024 – The Dutch Masters CSI 5*, the first Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of the calendar year – culminated this afternoon with the show’s pinnacle class, the €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*. The Major, which was the final […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 07, 2024 – The Dutch Masters – the first Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of the calendar year, and the final Major to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the concept – takes place from 7–10 March and will welcome the world’s […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 06, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the first Major of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping at the 2024 Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant Horse Show CSI 5*. As the current contender for the Rolex Grand Slam, Richard Vogel (GER) faces […]
’s‑Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 03, 2024 – From March 7-10, 2024, the world’s leading horse and rider combinations will travel to the medieval city of ’s‑Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands for The Dutch Masters CSI 5*. First staged in 1967, the event’s combination of outstanding show jumping and exceptional dressage […]
Geneva, Switzerland – February 22, 2024 – Often considered to be the sport’s ultimate challenge, the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping will once again be at the forefront of every rider’s ambitions for the year ahead. As with the Majors in sports such as tennis and golf, […]
For you, why is the CHI Geneva such a special show? The atmosphere at the CHI Geneva is incredibly special – everything is under one roof, and is extremely well thought out. The Dutch Masters is similar, it has an incredible competition but the arena is much smaller. The CHI Geneva is known for its grandness and the size of its main arena […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 10, 2023 – In the history of equestrian sport, there are riders whose names and achievements will be immortalized in history, and today at the CHI Geneva, the last Rolex Grand Slam of Show Major of the calendar year, that is what all 40 […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 08, 2023 – Anticipation was palpable in the air of the Palexpo as the CHI Geneva’s passionate and knowledgeable crowd prepared for the 22nd running of the prestigious Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final. The innovative and globally-renowned class, often compared to the Nitto ATP […]
Congratulations! You are the Rolex Grand Slam Live Contender, how are you feeling ahead of the CHI Geneva? I feel fantastic; we have had an incredible year jumping at the highest level of the sport and winning the CPKC ‘International’ Grand Prix, presented by Rolex at the CSIO […]
Geneva, Switzerland – November 08, 2023 –The International Jumping Riders Club is proud to announce the riders who will compete in the 22nd Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final on December 8, during the Concours Hippique International de Genève. A highlight in the equestrian calendar, the Rolex IJRC Top […]
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 […]
