Firstly, how does it feel to have spectators at The Dutch Masters for the first time in two years? We are thrilled to have the fans back. I think that the riders and sponsors will also be very happy to have them here at The Dutch Masters; the […]
You have had a great start to the year, what are your hopes and ambitions for 2022? I would like to keep the year going in the same way that it started! Hopefully, I will compete at a few more Nations Cupâ„¢ competitions and more Rolex Grand Slam […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 12, 2022 – The Indoor Derby, the Van Schijndel Bouwgroep Prize, with obstacles up to 1.45m, was spectacular as every year. The victory went to the Dutchman Kevin Jochems (NED) with Cornetboy (Cornet’s Stern x Colander). Well done by Jochems, because he rides […]
How does it feel to be here at the first Rolex Grand Slam Major of the year? Angelica: It is amazing to be here, it is very exciting. For me, it is the first time here and the fact that we can be here together is very special. It […]
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 12, 2022 – Thirty-eight competitors representing 14 nations made up the impressive start list for the 1m50 Audi Prize – the feature class on day two of The Dutch Masters 2022. Show jumping legend, Marcus Ehning (GER) was the first rider to post […]
Welcome to The Dutch Masters. How did you and the horses get here? We drove here, it took us 14-hours in total. Unfortunately, when you are travelling so far you cannot control the traffic. How do you entertain yourself for that time? I listen to music and I […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 11, 2022 – The organisers of The Dutch Masters delivered world-class sport on the opening day of the first Rolex Grand Slam Major of the year. The VDL Groep Prize was the highlight of the day with Rolex Grand Slam live contender, Martin […]
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 […]
Geneva, Switzerland, March 01, 2022 – The world’s elite horse and rider combinations will gather next week at The Dutch Masters for three days of world-class competition in show jumping and dressage. The indoor event, held in the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch, culminates on Sunday 13 March with the Rolex […]
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, […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – February 13, 2022 – The first week of Spring MET II concluded with the Grand Prix CSI 2* 1.45m presented by Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau GmbH. With 61 horse-and-rider combinations at start, this sunny Sunday afternoon was filled with exciting sport until the very end. The […]
2021 was a stellar year for you, what are your main ambitions for 2022? Having won the Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen, my main ambition at the moment is to win the Rolex Grand Prix at The Dutch Masters in March, as I am in contention to […]
s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – February 02, 2022 – The 2021 show jumping calendar was filled with exceptional entertainment, featuring not only the sport’s most decorated competitors but also welcoming a new generation of future stars who shone brightly at the year’s four Rolex Majors. The Rolex Grand Slam of Show […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 12, 2021 – Rolex Testimonee Martin Fuchs (SUI) riding Leone Jei claimed the final equestrian Major of 2021, winning the prestigious Rolex Grand Prix at the Concours Hippique International de Genève (CHI Geneva), becoming the first rider in the history of the competition to win […]
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 […]
Where does your passion for horses and show jumping come from? It’s a long story… I’ve always liked horses since I was a child, and we had a training centre close to our apartment. I always asked my parents if we could go there but we couldn’t afford […]
Aside from it being your home show, why is CHI Geneva so special to you? CHI Geneva is not just special for me, all the riders feel really welcome here, but obviously as a Swiss rider, the support of the home crowd and the fans is huge. For […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 12, 2021 – The world watched on in anticipation, as the final 2021 Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major – the Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* – played out at CHI Geneva 5* in Switzerland, with 16 out of the world’s current top […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 11, 2021 – A young British rider was the star of the day at the CHI of Geneva 5* on Saturday, winning the final qualifying event for Sunday’s $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at the Palexpo. The ever-challenging Coupe de Genève (Cup of […]
Despite COVID-19 you’ve had a spectacular year. What are your plans for 2022? I haven’t finished 2021 yet. I am still enjoying the successes of this year and I haven’t set any new goals for next year. If you could re-live one moment from your whole career, what […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 08, 2021 – The year is winding down but there’s still one Major to be contested by the very best in the world this weekend, the fourth jewel of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping during the CHI of Geneva. Still in Europe, […]
What are your plans, dreams and ambitions for 2022? Recently, I have been climbing up in the rankings, but due to my injury I think I will drop back down. My main aims for 2022 are to compete in a few World Cups and step up to the […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – December 06, 2021 – After nearly two years of waiting, the highly anticipated CHI Geneva returns from 9-12 December, representing the fourth and final Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of the year. The show will host an impressive number of world-class horse and […]
What have you been up to since winning the Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen in September? I was very busy the first couple weeks after winning the Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen. It is something very special to win and very different to winning another Grand […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 02, 2021 – The number of entries for the Concours Hippique International de Genève (CHIG) grows with every passing year, a reflection of its continuing appeal to drivers and riders. And once again, the very best of them will be at Palexpo this year, […]