Tag: Rolex Grand Slam

Jumping International de La Baule Announces Rolex as Title Sponsor & Higher Purse

La Baule, France – November 30, 2021 – For more than 60 years, the editions of the International Jumping of La Baule, home to the prestigious CSIO 5* of France, follow one another but are not alike. And in 2022, this will be particularly the case. A new […]

Inside the Rolex Grand Slam: Breeding Uncovered with Peter Charles

What is your earliest equestrian memory? My earliest equestrian memory comes from when I was 10-years-old, and I remember watching the top riders at the London International Horse Show [formerly known as Olympia] racing camels! What is the proudest moment of your career so far? One of my […]

Inside the Rolex Grand Slam: Meet the Next Generation with Edouard Schmitz

What are you goals for the rest of this year, and what are your plans, dreams and ambitions for 2022? This year, I was selected to jump in a few World Cups for the first time, which has been an amazing experience. I am competing in the World […]

Breeding Uncovered: Argento’s Breeder Keeley Durham Tells it All

What is your earliest equestrian memory? My earliest equestrian memory comes from when I was ten years old, and I went to my first show at the Parklands Equestrian Centre. I was competing in a clear round class, and each round cost my father 50p – I think […]

Inside the Rolex Grand Slam: Meet the Next Generation with Thibault Philippaerts

What are you goals for the rest of the year? I’m going to CHI Geneva for the U25 class and then Mechelen in Belgium at the end of year and I am really looking forward to these shows! What are your plans, dreams and ambitions for 2022? I […]

Meet the Next Generation: Questions & Answers with Brian Moggre

What are you hoping to achieve between now and the end of the year? I really am hoping to have a great week this week at CHIO Aachen. This horse show is one I’ve dreamed of coming to for years, so to have a really great week would […]

Meet the Next Generation: Questions & Answers with Jack Ryan

Which horses are you most excited to be competing with this year? My main horse is BBS McGregor, who my mother and I bred – he is actually named after the mixed martial arts fighter, Conor McGregor. There was a very worrying period when he was two years […]

Santiago Lambre & Dingeman Dazzle in $37,000 Champion Shavings Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5* at Caledon

Caledon, Ontario, Canada – September 24, 2021 – Santiago Lambre (BRA) got off to a great start competing at sixth leg of Major League Show Jumping. The Brazilian rode Dingeman to victory in the $37,000 Champion Shavings Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5* on Friday at Caledon Equestrian Park. […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSIO 5*

Aachen, Germany – September 19, 2021 – It’s Super Sunday and showtime for the best showjumpers onin the world during the 2021 edition of the CHIO Aachen. A total of 40 combinations, representing 15 nations are about to enter the ring in pursuit of glory & gold in […]

“Power of Youth” Propels the United States to Victory in €1,000,000 Mercedes-Benz Nations Cup CSIO 5* at Aachen

Aachen, Germany – September 16, 2021 – What an evening in the Mercedes-Benz Nations’ Cup 2021! An outstanding US team with three newcomers, a fall for the German team and a hot pursuit by the French team turned the Thursday evening at the CHIO Aachen into a nail-biting affair. […]

Philipp Weishaupt & Lacasino Ride for the Win in €26,000 Stawag-Prize CSIO 5* at Aachen

Aachen, Germany – September 16, 2021 – Philipp Weishaupt (GER) and Lacasino were the fastest pair this afternoon in the €26,000 Stawag-Prize CSIO 5*, a penalties and time jumping competition. As Weishaupt (GER) stated, thanks to his colleagues Marco Kutscher (GER) and Christian Kukuk (GER). Lacasino has been stabled […]

A High Voltage Win for Max Kühner & Elektric Blue P in €200,000 Turkish Airlines-Prize of Europe CSIO 5*

Aachen, Germany – September 16, 2021 –  Following Tuesday evening’s Official Opening Ceremony, the 2021 edition of CHIO Aachen well and truly got underway with Wednesday’s €200,000 Turkish Airlines-Prize of Europe CSIO 5*, a qualifier for Sunday’s Rolex Grand Prix. The two-round Frank Rothenberger-designed course over 14 obstacles […]

Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Continues with Thrills at CHIO Aachen

Geneva, Switzerland, September 14, 2021 – Following the stunning victory of Rolex Testimonee Steve Guerdat (SUI) at the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament in Calgary last weekend, the prestigious Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping continues at CHIO Aachen. Dating back to 1924, CHIO Aachen is amongst the oldest, most revered […]

Meet the Next Generation with Rolex Grand Slam – Questions & Answers with Justine Tebbel

What are your plans for 2021 and what would you like to achieve? My best horse got injured at the start of spring, and I also have a lot of young horses at the moment, so you could say my plans and goals have been a little uncertain […]

Rolex Grand Slam Rider Watch at CHIO Aachen – Who to look out for at the third Major of the Year

Aachen, Germany – September 14, 2021 – After immense anticipation, CHIO Aachen returns on 14-19 September following a one-year hiatus, as a result of COVID-19. An exceptional list of 66 riders from 17 nations, which includes 19 of the world’s current top 30-ranked athletes, and amongst them four Rolex […]

Steve Guerdat & Venard de Cerisy Soar to Victory in $2,500,000 CP International Grand Prix CSIO 5*

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 12, 2021 – The 2021 edition of the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* culminated with the week’s pinnacle class, the $2,500,000 CP ‘International’ Grand Prix CSIO 5*, presented by Rolex. The second Major of the year, as part of the revered Rolex Grand […]

Rolex Grand Slam at Spruce Meadows: Questions & Answers with Course Designer Leopoldo Palacios

You must be delighted that this year’s edition of the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ is going ahead, after last year’s cancellation due to COVID-19? I’m delighted and so happy to be back here in Canada. For so many years I’ve been coming to Spruce Meadows and designing courses, […]

Rolex Grand Slam at Spruce Meadows: Questions & Answers with Martin Fuchs

What are you hoping to achieve between now and the end of the year? I still have some big goals this year, including the CP ‘International’, presented by Rolex here at Spruce Meadows, which would be a dream to win. Next week we have the Rolex Grand Prix […]

Rolex Grand Slam at Spruce Meadows: Questions & Answers with Eric Lamaze

Which horses are you competing with this week? And can you tell us a bit about their characters? I have Dieu Merci [Van T & L], who is an up and coming stallion. He’s 11-years-old this year and he’s going to be my future star. He will be […]

Questions & Answers with Live Rolex Grand Slam Contender Max Kühner

s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – September 08, 2021 – As the winner of the last Major that took place at the Dutch Masters CSI 5*, Max Kuhner (AUT) is the current contender for the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. Here’s what the great Austrian rider had to say in […]

Breeders Uncovered with Studbook La Silla

Monterrey, Mexico – September 08, 2021 –  Pilar Cepeda Yzaga (P) â€“ â€œAlfonso Romo started La Silla in Monterrey, Mexico. At the time, we were extremely lucky to have talented mares such as Doreen LS – who competed at the Olympic Games – at the farm. As the mares got […]

The ‘Masters’ Take Center Stage at Spruce Meadows for the Second Leg of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 07, 2021 â€“ The prestigious showgrounds of Spruce Meadows in Canada will once again welcome the world’s top horse and rider combinations for the CP ‘International’, presented by Rolex. The esteemed 5* competition, which forms part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, will […]

Summer Rolex Grand Prix Season Builds the Climax for upcoming Major at Spruce Meadows

s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – August 31, 2021 – The period between 2021’s first two Rolex Grand Slam Majors – The Dutch Masters in April and the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ in September – played host to no fewer than five top-class show jumping events, each featuring a prestigious Rolex […]

Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Set to Expand its Reach in China

s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – August 18, 2021 – As show jumping is gaining traction in Asia, thanks to the Olympic push, the Rolex Grand Slam has decided to increase and develop its connection with the Chinese community. As a result, from today, the official website of the renowned […]

Inside the Rolex Grand Slam: Breeding Uncovered with Olympic Medalist Grégory Wathelet

s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – August 18, 2021 – A Rolex Grand Slam Grand Prix winner in his own right, Grégory Wathelet (BEL) is a top riders who has focused not only on competing but also breeding. Here’s what the Belgian had to say in this interview with Rolex […]

Meet the Next Generation with Zoé Conter

What have you been focusing on recently, and what are your plans and goals for 2021? My plan for this year is to compete in five-star shows. I haven’t been able to compete at that level in over a year now. My first show is actually this week, […]

Recap & Images: A High-Voltage Win for Max Kühner & Elektrik Blue P in the €700,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 25, 2021 – Three days of spectacular CSI 5* international showjumping at The Dutch Masters culminated with the prestigious €700,000 Rolex Grand Prix, the first Rolex Grand Slam Major of 2021. The equestrian world’s eyes were on 28-year-old Swiss Rolex Testimonee, Martin Fuchs […]

Marcel Hunze: “I Really Hope that The Dutch Masters Marks the New Beginning, that All other Top Shows Operate this Year”

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 26, 2021 – After the heartbreak of having to announce the cancellation of 2020’s edition of The Dutch Masters, as a result of Covid-19, Director Marcel Hunze expresses his relief at this year’s show going ahead; how he believes the Rolex Grand Slam […]

Kent Farrington: “I Truly Love What I Do, I’m Incredibly Passionate about Show Jumping!”

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 26, 2021 – American Rolex Testimonee, former Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Live Contender, and the current world number seven-ranked rider, Kent Farrington explains his goals for 2021; his plan for the Rolex Grand Prix at The Dutch Masters; and the positives […]

Laura Kraut: Great Horses for the Rolex Grand Slam & Olympic Dreams

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 26, 2021 – Olympic team champion at Beijing 2008, American show jumper Laura Kraut (USA) admits how fortunate she has been to have spent the winter months competing in warmer climes; she explains her Tokyo 2020 ambitions; and gives some insights into her […]