Tag: Rolex Grand Slam

Super Sameh El Dahan & Sumas Zorro Heroes in $3,000,000 CP International Grand Prix CSI 5* presented by Rolex

A Memorable Day at Spruce Meadows  The final day of the 2018 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO5* brought excitement to the grounds as fans packed the grandstands surrounding the International Ring to watch the CP ‘International’, presented by Rolex and part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. […]

Interview: Kent Farrington at the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping – Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5*

Kent Farrington (USA) is back to business at the top of the sport after injury early this year. The American is on top form again, having won several CSI 5* classes and two grand prix victories. The Rolex testimonee rider is competing for more glory today as one […]

Interview: Lucy Deslauriers – Teenage Phenom Competing at ‘The Masters’ CSIO 5* in Spruce Meadows

How did you start your career in equestrian sport? Both my parents ride – my father competes for the Canadian team and my mum used to compete for the U.S. Show Jumping Team – so you could say I was very much brought up around horses! I rode […]

Interview: Marcus Ehning – Aachen Grand Prix Winner & Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping Contender

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 […]

Recap: Marcus “The Master” Ehning & Pret A Tout – Major Grand Slam Victory in €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen 5*

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 […]

Interview: Marcus ”The Master” Ehning: Major Rolex Grand Prix Moments at CHIO Aachen

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 […]

A Memorable Major Victory for Marcus “The Master” Ehning & Pret A Tout in €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

Marcus Ehning’s performance today in the €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at the CHIO Aachen 2018 wasn’t just the ride to victory. It was a demonstration of wonderful show jumping, fantastic advertising for the equestrian sport and also to an extent due to the support of the […]

Interview: McLain Ward at €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSI 5*

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 […]

Sneak Peak: Inside CHIO Aachen 5*

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 […]

Inside the Rolex Grand Slam: Kent Farrington Back from Injury Aiming for Rolex Grand Slam Glory

Can You Talk Us Through Your Incredible Recovery Process? “I am a really active person, so I didn’t want to rest for too long. After the surgery I was walking around the hospital on crutches when everyone else was asleep – I think it was only 10 or […]

Up-Close with Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping Winner Niels Bruynseels

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 & Gancia de Muze Write History as €800,000 Rolex Grand Prix and Grand Slam Major Winners at The Dutch Masters

  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 […]

Niels Bruynseels & Gancia de Muze Major Winners in €800,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant

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 […]

Rolex Grand Slam at The Dutch Masters: A Preview of the €800,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* Part II

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 […]

Rolex Grand Slam at The Dutch Masters: A Preview of the €800,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

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, […]

Nine out of Top 10 to Compete at The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant CSI 5*

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 Dutch Masters Set to Make a Sensational Debut as Part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping

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 […]

Ludger Beerbaum Stables Acquires LB Convall, Securing Ride for Philipp Weishaupt

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 […]

Interview: Major Winner Kent Farrington (USA) at Rolex Grand Slam – Geneva CSI 5*

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 […]

Kent Farrington & Gazelle Adds Major Victory at $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

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 & Gazelle at $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix – CHI of Geneva 5*

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

Interview: Major Winners Grégory Wathelet & Philipp Weishaut at Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping – Geneva CSI 5*

At the CHI de Genève 2017, Philipp Weishaupt (GER) and Gregory Wathelet (BEL) have the chance of claiming their second Major victory this year. An interview with the two Grand Slam candidates about fighting spirit, headstrong partners and prestigious Grands Prix that every rider wants to win once in a lifetime. The competitions at […]

Interview: Philipp Weishaupt at Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping – Geneva 5*

The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping of is returning to Switzerland for the last Major in the year: The best show-jumpers in the world will be competing against each other from December 7th-10th at the CHI de Genève 2017. An interview with the current Grand Slam contender, Philipp Weishaupt @ Philipp Weishaupt, who will […]

Philipp Weishaupt & LB Convall Victorious in $3,000,000 Rolex Sponsored CP International Grand Prix CSI 5*

Fans of show jumping, fans of any sport, were completely captivated by the level of thrilling competition today for the CP International, presented by Rolex. Philipp Weishaupt of Germany took home the title and million dollar championship cheque, before a capacity, overflow, crowd, after a stupendous double clear […]

Philipp Weishaupt Becomes a Millionaire in the CP ‘International’, presented by Rolex

Fans of show jumping, fans of any sport, were completely captivated by the level of thrilling competition today for the CP International, presented by Rolex. Philipp Weishaupt of Germany took home the title and million dollar championship cheque, before a capacity, overflow, crowd, after a stupendous double clear […]

3 Million CP International CSI 5*: A Superlative Grand Prix!

The qualifiers are over, the starting list has been printed: 50 world-class pairs will take on the ultimate challenge on Sunday in the legendary “International Ring” of Spruce Meadows and will battle it out to claim the victory in the “CP ‘International’, presented by Rolex that is endowed […]