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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 08, 2021 – It’s time for a Grand Slam weekend and the stakes couldn’t be much higher at the 2021 edition of the ‘Masters’ Tournament at Spruce Meadows. Two great contests are among the highlights of the very best of the noble sport […]
Aachen, Germany – September 09, 2021- World class, COVID certifications and selfie spots – joyful anticipation for the World Equestrian Festival – sensational field of competitors – farewell to two super athletes Horses on the market square in Aachen plus the CHIO Aachen mascot “Karli” and well-pleased organisers: […]
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 […]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 08, 2021 – Who to look out for at the CSIO Spruce Meadows Masters 2021The CSIO 5* Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ returns from 8-12 September 2021, and will play host to the second Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of the year: the CP ‘International’, […]
Monterrey, Mexico – September 08, 2021 – Pilar Cepeda Yzaga (P) – “Alfonso 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 […]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 07, 2021 – 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 […]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 02, 2021 – Day two of the ‘National’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, began with the $36,900 AltaGas Cup CSI 5*. An impressive lineup of twenty-four horse and rider combinations took on this course, designed by FEI course designer Anthony D’Ambrosio (USA). With […]
Calgary, Canada – September 01, 2021 – The first day of the ‘National’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, opened with the Recon Metal Speed . Hyde Moffat (CAN), and his mount Grafton, had the honour of being the first horse and rider combination to step through the clock tower and […]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 01, 2021 – The conclusion of the first day of the ‘National’ came with a competitive jump-off in the 1.50m Cardel Cup CSI 5*, that saw fast rounds from Kent Farrington (USA), Conor Swail (IRL), Vanessa Mannix (CAN), and Nayel Nassar (EGY). In […]
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 […]
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 […]
Brussels, Belgium – July 27, 2021 – From the 25th until 29th August the domain of the Stephex Stables will once again be transformed into the home of the champions. The stage will be set in Brussels for the highest ranked riders and top of the equestrian world. […]
Chantilly, France – July 10, 2021 – Saturday was a perfect day for the Guerdat (SUI) family on the Arena Grandes Ecuries, still as beautiful, still as green at the first edition of the Masters of Chantilly CSI 5*. An almost honeymoon setting for a beautiful couple’s story. […]
Dinard, France – July 17, 2021 – Pénélope Leprevost (FRA) and Vérité Une Prince put on a great performance to win the €28,000 Conseil régional de Bretagne Prize CSI 5* last Saturday during the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & 3*. The French rider, who has been […]
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, […]
Dinard, France – July 18, 2021 – The 2021 edition of the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* ended on a high note with the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix, won by Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Conner 70. The 44 pairs of the CSI 5* label were on the […]
Dinard, France – July 17, 2021 – For the first time in ten years, the Laiterie de Montaigu, faithful partner of the Jumping International of Dinard CSI 5* & 3*, associated its name with the spectacular Jumping de Dinard Derby CSI 5*, one of the highligts of the […]
Dinard, France – July 17, 2021 – The 2021 edition of the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & 3* comes to an end today and they have saved the best attraction for last! A total of 44 combinations from 17 nations are set to enter the main ring […]
What’s your earliest equestrian memory? My earliest equestrian memory is riding a tiny little black Shetland pony when I was very young, probably about four or five. I was lucky enough to be brought up on a farm in a place called Challock just above Ashford in Kent. […]
