Chantilly, France – October 27, 2020 – In the midst of the Covid crisis and the subsequent cancellation of the Masters Series, Christophe Ameeuw, President and Founder of EEM, called on the equestrian world to reinvent itself and imagine the world of tomorrow. No sooner said than done! […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – September 21, 2020 – Peelbergen Equestrian Center welcomed the candidates for the 2020 selection just over one week ago, with rigorous security protocol in compliance with the anti-contagion policies – and behind closed doors. This 7th edition, as previously announced, has finally adopted a new […]
Words from Olympic Gold Medallist and Show Jumping Legend Nick Skelton What was the first Major you competed in? How did you do? Well, I first won the Grand Prix in Geneva in 1978, before it was a Rolex class Nick Skelton won 9 Majors in total. How […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 15, 2019 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Clooney 51 mastered all the obstacles and the competition to win the $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*, the fourth jewel of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping today during the CHI of Geneva 5*. Course designers […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 03, 2019 – From 12-15 December 2019, showjumping fans will travel to Switzerland for what is widely regarded as the world’s greatest indoor competition, CHI Geneva. The event, which spans four days, marks the final Major of the year and will welcome the […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – November 09, 2019 – The International Jumping Riders Club is pleased to announce the list of riders who will compete in the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final this 13th of December, once again at the Concours Hippique International de Genève 5*. A highlight of the equestrian calendar, […]
In contrast to Saturday’s BMO Nations’ Cup, which was bathed in warm early autumn sunshine, the International Ring was overcast and chilly for the final day of the 2019 CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’. An unprecedented 48 horse and rider combinations contended the week’s showcase class, the CP ‘International’, presented […]
How did you get into equestrian sport? I was born and raised in California and I started riding when I was only about six years old. My father was involved with race horses and I wanted to be an equestrian. I was one of four children, but I […]
Can you talk through your emotions from CHIO Aachen and what has happened since you won? Of course, the Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen is the biggest Grand Prix in our sport and a competition every rider dreams about winning at some point in their career. To come […]
Calgary, Canada – Many of the ‘Masters of Showjumping’ are at Spruce Meadows this week for the third jewel of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping, held during the ‘Masters’ CSIO 5*. The tournament that distributes a total of $4,310,000 dollars in a span of just five days. […]
Meise, Belgium – September 01, 2019 – For the third time in the history of the Brussels Stephex Masters, Belgium’s Niels Bruynseels (BEL) was unbeatable in the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* presented by Audi. Bruynseels won the Grand Prix back in 2016 with Cas de Liberte, and […]
An all-star line-up of riders and horses is set to dash for the cash in the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*, the feature class at the Brussels Stephex Masters CSI 5*/3*/2*. The order-of-go for riders and horses in this great competition is the following: 1) Jasmine Chen […]
Dinard, France – August 04, 2019 – The €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Dinard CSI 5*, the highlight of the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5*/3*, brought together 46 riders among the stars of the discipline. Only six pairs, 5 French and one German, clear the initial round at 1.60m. […]
Dinard, France – August 04, 2019 – It’s showtime for some of the best showjumpers in the world to gallop for the gold in the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Dinard CSI 5*. The list of participants includes the likes of current world number one Steve Guerdat (SUI), […]
Elegance and top showjumping will be on display this week as the roses and rosés adorn the glamourous Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5*/3*/1* this week in France. Besides the Tropicana Derby CSI 3*, the jackpot has been raised for the feature attraction there, now the €500,000 Rolex […]
What attributes does it take to be a professional photographer in Equestrian sport? With any good sports photography, I think one of the most important things is to be able to anticipate moments. When you are dealing with an atmosphere as big as Aachen, I think it’s even […]
CHIO Aachen seems to attract a lot of American riders, what makes it such a special show for the US Team? I think everything, the atmosphere here, the crowds, the infrastructure for us and the horses, the tradition and the prize money, they have everything to make it […]
Aachen, Germany, 21 July 2019 – The €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Aachn CSI 5* at CHIO Aachen has been won by Rolex Testimonee Kent Farrington (USA) and Gazelle. Second place went to Germany’s Daniel Deusser (GER) riding Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z and third place to Great Britain’s Ben Maher (GBR) riding Explosion W. CHIO […]
Aachen, Germany – July 21, 2019 – One of the four jewels of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping will be awarded today to the winner of the €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSI 5*. The feature class of the CHIO Aachen 5* begins less than two […]
Geneva, Switzerland, 15 July 2019 – CHIO Aachen is one of the oldest and most revered events in equestrian sport, attracting 350,000 spectators annually. The 2019 edition will welcome international competitors for nine days of elite competition from 12–21 July. This year marks the show’s 20-year partnership with Rolex and […]
After winning the €900,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at the Dutch Masters, Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) not only took the lion’s share of the jackpot but also became the live contenter for the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping. The Swede was interviewed about several aspects of his career […]
Rome, Italy – May 26, 2019 – Daniel Bluman (ISR) made history when posting Israel’s first-ever victory in the €400,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at CSIO Rome Piazza di Siena today. From a starting field of 44 horse-and-rider combinations, the 29-year-old rider was one of only four to […]
Rome, Italy – May 26, 2019 – It’s showtime for showjumping at Piazza di Siena as it hosts the €400,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Rome CSI 5* in just a few minutes. Forty-four international riders and their amazing horses are ready to battle in the heart of the the […]
Geneva, Switzerland – May 20, 2019 – The world’s elite show jumping riders will be welcomed to the prestigious Piazza di Siena in the Eternal City of Rome from 23–26 May to contest the Rolex Grand Prix. A marvel of landscape architecture, this famous setting will play host to four […]
Windsor, Berkshire, England – May 12, 2019 – Packed crowds gathered at the Castle Arena for the pinnacle of the week’s action, The Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*. Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and Toveks Mary Lou emerged victorious to rapturous applause over course designer Bob Ellis’ challenging […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 18, 2019 – It was an afternoon of electrifying sporting drama at The Dutch Masters CSI 5*, with the world’s best horse and rider combinations taking to the arena in the Brabanthallen for the first Major of the year. Course Designer, Louis Koninckx […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 19,2019 – The €900,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at the 2019 edition of The Dutch Masters CSI 5* was won by the smallest of margins by Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) riding Toveks Mary Lou. Second place went to Rolex Testimonee Steve Guerdat (SUI) riding […]
The Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping is back on this week in Europe during the Dutch Masters CSI 5* in s’-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands. You can expect much excitement as the home nations’ “Ruiters in Orange” go up against some of the very best in the world. There are […]
From 14-17 March 2019, the town of ‘s-Hertogenbosch is set to welcome 65,000 spectators for the 52nd edition of The Dutch Masters, the Netherlands’ leading equestrian show. Visitors can expect an extensive programme of equestrian competitions featuring elite national and international show jumping and dressage riders. The event will reach […]
The Winter Equestrian Festival is less than two days from starting and the 40th edition of the world’s most traditional equestrian circuit promises to be even better this year. Besides showjumping, there are several other attractions as well, including Jumper & Hunter classes, the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival […]
