Tag: The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant

Major Dreams Possible as McLain Ward & HH Azur Win €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch – The Netherlands – March 12, 2023 – The pinnacle class of The Dutch Masters came in the form of Sunday’s €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of ‘s-Hertogenbosch CSI 5*, part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. The Brabanthallen’s knowledgeable crowd was full of anticipation, ahead […]

Inside the Rolex Grand Slam: 2023 The Dutch Masters – Rider Watch

s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 02, 2023 – The Dutch Masters CSI 5* returns from 9-12 March 2023 and will play host to the first Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of the year. The four-day show will showcase some of the finest horse and rider combinations […]

Farewell to Verdi TN at the Dutch Masters

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – February 02, 2022 – In 2020, the farewell of Verdi TN at The Dutch Masters was planned. For well-known reasons this could not happen at that time. However, during this year’s edition it will really happen and Maikel will bid farewell to his top […]

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 […]

Behind the Stable Door with Super Grooms Sean Lynch & Sean Vard

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 26, 2021 – Sean Lynch, head groom to current world number two-ranked rider from Germany, Daniel Deusser (GER) and Swiss world number three-ranked rider, Martin Fuchs (SUI) head groom, Sean Vard reveal what they love most about their jobs; an insight into the […]

Emanuele Gaudiano & Nikolaj de Music Prance & Dance towards Victory at The Dutch Masters CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 25, 2021 – Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) is a familiar name at The Dutch Masters. In 2017, 2018 and 2019 he won the Van Schijndel Indoor Derby with Carlotta 232. This year, there was no Indoor Derby on the schedule but on Sunday morning […]

A Major Powerful Performance by Max Kühner & Elektrik Blue P to Win the €700,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands –The first major of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping took place this Sunday during The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant Horse Show CSI 5*. It was the first Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* since the CHI of Geneva 5* back in December of […]

Gudrun Patteet & Sea Coast Monalisa van’T Paradijs Fly to “Paradise” at the Dutch Masters CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 24, 2021 – Belgian rider Gudrun Patteet (BEL) was the first lady rider to win during the 2021 Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant Horse Show CSI 5*. She won the €10,000 Borek Prize CSI 5* with Sea Coast Monalisa van ‘t Paradijs. Patteet […]

Jack Whitaker & Scenletha Jump to First in €40,000 Audi Prize CSI 5* at The Dutch Masters

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 24, 2021 – Forty one horse and rider combinations from 15 nations made up the start list for the feature class on Day 2 of the 2021 Dutch Masters – the 1m55 Audi Prize. The star-studded line-up – which included former Rolex Grand […]

Daniel Deusser & Casallvano Claim €59,800 VDL Groep Prize CSI 5* at the Dutch Masters CSI 5*

 ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 23, 2021 – The VDL Groep Prize CSI 5* was the highlight of Day 1 of the 2021 edition of The Dutch Masters, and attracted 41 leading horse and rider partnerships, among them 13 of the world’s top-20-ranked show jumpers, including Swiss world […]

Gregory Wathelet & Faut-Il des 7 Vallons Gallop to Win Roelofsen Horsetrucks Prize CSI 5* at The Dutch Masters

 ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 23, 2021 – The first competition of The Dutch Masters 2021, the Roelofsen Horsetrucks Prijs, a two-stage special, was won by Belgian Gregory Wathelet (BEL). The 40-year-old, who won the ‘major’ at CHIO Aachen in 2017, saddled the 10-year-old SBS stallion Faut-Il des […]

Dutch Masters Rider Watch – Who to Look Out for in the Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch, Ther Netherlands – April 21, 2021 – The Dutch Masters 2021, part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, will host the first equestrian Major of the year, and will be held from 23-25 April in the town of ‘s-Hertogenbosch in the south of the Netherlands. After […]

World’s Top Riders Return to The Dutch Masters for First Major of the 2021 Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping

Geneva, Switzerland, 20 April 2021 – The world’s top equestrian riders will gather at The Dutch Masters from 23–25 April, to contest the first Major in the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping in 2021. The Rolex Grand Prix, which culminates on Sunday 25 April, is the highlight of the rescheduled […]

2021 Edition of Dutch Masters & Rolex Grand Slam Major Confirmed

s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 02, 2021 –The FEI officially announced on the 30th of March that international equestrian events could resume as from 12 April. This is good news for the organization of The Dutch Masters and now there is definite green light to organize the event […]

The Dutch Masters Set to Take Place this Year on New Dates!

s’Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands – March 20, 2021 – On Monday, March 1, the FEI announced that all international equestrian events had to be cancelled due to an outbreak of the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) in Valencia, Spain. It was a disappointment beyond comprehension for the organisation of The […]

The Dutch Masters Cancels All Competitions!

s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 12, 2020 – The organizing committee of the Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant Horse Show CSI 5* have announced their decision to cancel the event. The organizers released the following statement trough a news release on their website: “After the press conference of […]

Coronavirus Causes Organizers of the Dutch Masters to Announce Further Restrictions

s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 10, 2020 – The organizing committee of the Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant Horse Show CSI 5* have announced their decision to hold the event without spectators. Previously, they had announced that the show would go on with a limited amount of 1000 […]

Interview: Rolex Grand Prix Winner & Grand Slam Contender Henrik von Eckermann

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 […]

Farewell from the Rings for Jeroen Dubbeldam’s SFN Zenith at the Dutch Masters CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 21, 2019 – An emotional ceremony during The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant CSI 5* last Sunday marked the retirement of Jeroen Dubbeldam’s (NED) SFN Zenith. As a sign of gratitude for all of the Dubbeldam’s accomplishments aboard the gelding, the owners of the horse, […]

Interview: Henrik von Eckermann – New Rolex Grand Slam Contender at The Dutch Masters CSI 5*

‘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 […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Toveks Mary Lou Fly High to Win €900,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at The Dutch Masters

‘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 […]

Maikel van der Vleuten & Dana Blue Top €75,500 Audi Prize CSI 5* at The Dutch Masters

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 15, 2019 – It was another night of crowd-pleasing entertainment in the Brabanthallen, as Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Dana Blue took the victory in the €75,500 Audi Prize CSI 5*, the second Rolex Grand Prix qualifier. The Dutch maestro produced an […]

Maikel van der Vleuten & Dana Blue Dash for the Cash in €25,000 Gemeente ’s-Hertogenbosch Prize CSI 5* at The Dutch Masters

Brabanthallen, ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 15, 2019 – Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Dana Blue won the €25,000 Gemeente ’s-Hertogenbosch Prize CSI 5* yesterday during The Dutch Masters CSI 5* in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands. The Dutchman and his super fast 11-year-old grey Dutch Warmblood mare (Mr. […]

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 […]

Emanuele Gaudiano & Carlotta 232 Back-to-Back Indoor Derby Champions at The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant CSI 5*

Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) & Carlotta 232 defended last year’s title by winning the €24,700 Van Schijndel Bouwgroep Indoor Derby last night during the Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant CSI 5* in The Netherlands. The Italian and the nine-year-old dark bay Oldenburg mare (Chaccomo x Cento) blazed through the 1.45m […]

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 […]

Daniel Deusser & Cornet D’Amour Earn Gold Honors in €62,000 VDL Groep Prize CSI 5*

Daniel Deusser (GER) & Cornet d’Amour won the €62,000 VDL Groep Prize CSI 5*, the feature class yesterday during The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant in The Netherlands. The German and the 15-year-old grey Westphalian gelding  (Cornet Obolensky x Damiani) were one of the only four combinations that left […]