The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping [1] is an initiative which unites the four Major tournaments: [2]
In order to win the Grand Slam, a rider has to win the Grand Prix at the four shows in direct succession. [3] On 13 September 2015, Scott Brash became the first rider to ever win the Grand Slam.
With Hello Sanctos, he consecutively won the three Majors at the CHI Geneva 2014, the CHIO Aachen 2015 and Spruce Meadows “Masters” Calgary 2015.
Together with Rolex, the organisers of the CHIO Aachen, the CSIO Spruce Meadows “Masters” and the CHI Geneva developed the Grand Slam of Show Jumping. It is based on the world-famous tennis and golf Grand Slams – a successful concept that didn’t exist in the field of show jumping hitherto, [4] although it must be stated that the three equestrian shows have been highly appreciated by the riders for decades because of their unique tradition and excellent quality. Together they unite 250 years of sporting history. They are attended by 900,000 visitors and 1,300 media representatives in total every year.
In 2018, The Dutch Masters of Den Bosch (NED) became the fourth Grand Slam event.
Rolex is the founding and title sponsor of the Grand Slam.
The Grand Slam of Show Jumping was presented to the public and to the media in Gothenburg, Sweden on April 26, 2013 – accompanied by the remark that there is the option of increasing the number of participating equestrian sport events up to five in total. The announcement regarding the addition of the Dutch Masters was done in Den Bosch on March 12, 2017.
Two young riders are invited to each of the four Majors.
The Steering committee is composed of the organisers of the four Majors of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. The actual president of the Steering Committee is Linda Southern-Heathcott from Spruce Meadows
Date of the event | 27th of June - 7th of July 2025 |
Foundation year | 1898 |
Spectators | 350'001 |
Footing | Grass, outdoor arena |
Number of journalists | 600 |
Total prize-money | €2.73 mil. |
Date of the event | September 2-7, 2025 |
Foundation year | 1976 |
Spectators | 500,000 per year, 200,000 per “Masters” |
Footing | Grass, outdoor arena |
Number of journalists | 400 |
Total prize-money | 4.31 mil. Canadian Dollars |
Founded in 1926. The organisers of the CHI Geneva also organised Switzerland’s first and only Indoor Cross competition. Some of the biggest names in the eventing sport competed at the premiere in the year 2014. The only Swiss World Cup leg in four-in-hand driving is also staged in Geneva. Every year, 700 volunteers help at the event, which attracts 43,000 spectators over the four days. More than 220 media representatives are present at the Palexpo, around 30 TV channels from all five continents broadcast coverage of the event.
Date of the event | December 10-14, 2025 |
Foundation year | 1926 |
Spectators | 43’000 |
Footing | Sand, indoor arena |
Number of journalists | 220 |
Total prize-money | 2.4 mil. euros |
The Dutch Masters is the most important show in Netherlands. In 1994, the World Cup Final of show jumping was staged in Den Bosch for the first time, in 2012 the Dutch Masters, indeed hosted the Finals for both dressage and jumping. Every year, 65,000 visitors attend the traditional show in the heart of the Netherlands which has celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2017.
Date of the event | March 13-16, 2025 |
Foundation year | 1967 |
Spectators | 65'000 |
Footing | Sand, indoor |
Number of journalists | 200 |
Total prize-money | 1.2 million Euros |
The financial framework conditions of the World Equestrian Festival, CHIO Aachen, the Spruce Meadows “Masters“ and the CHI Geneva are impressive.
The overall prize-money of the three Rolex Grand Prix totals more than 3 mil. Euros. Furthermore, there is a chance to win the following bonuses:
A rider can compete in the Grand Prix with different horses. The rider’s “personal” Grand Slam starts with the first victory, the calendar year is not decisive here. The cycle of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping is infinite. A rider has to take part in all three legs of the cycle in order to qualify for a bonus. [5]
The trophy of the Rolex Grand Slam, a cup made out of sterling silver with double scrolled handles was designed by the famous London jewellers Garrard that was founded in 1735. Standing on a silver plinth, a delicate ribbed spiral stem curves around the middle section moving up towards a tulip-shaped vessel with a lid. The overall height of the trophy is 45 cm and it weighs 2 kilogrammes. The front of the trophy is decorated with the logo of the Rolex Grand Slam, which was hand engraved. The trophy was designed by Corinna Pike, designer of the royal crown jewels. [6]
Anne Kindig Kursinski is an American showjumper and two-time Olympic silver medalist in team jumping, at Seoul 1988 and Atlanta 1996. Representing the United States, she was a member of five Olympic teams, forty-seven Nations Cup teams, and three World Equestrian Games teams. In 2017, she was inducted into the Showjumping Hall of Fame.
Jessica Kürten is a British equestrian from Northern Ireland who competes in the sport of show jumping, representing Ireland.
The CSIO Spruce Meadows' 'Masters' Tournament is an annual fall equestrian show jumping event held at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, presented by Rolex as of 2022. It is highlighted by the BMO Financial Group Nations' Cup which offers a C$350,000 purse and is notable as the "richest team show jumping event in the world", as well as by the $3,000,000 CPKC International Grand Prix presented by ROLEX.
The FEI European Show Jumping Championships is the European Championship for the equestrian discipline of show jumping. First held in 1957 in Rotterdam, and on an annual basis, it is held every two years, in the years between Olympic Games and World Equestrian Games.
Denis Lynch is an Irish show jumper.
Hickstead was a stallion ridden by Canadian Eric Lamaze. With rider Lamaze, he was an Olympic gold and silver medallist in show jumping. Hickstead was owned by Torrey Pines and Ashland Stables Inc.
The Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) is an annual pre-eminent individual show jumping series that comprises up to 15 rounds of competition hosted around the world. It brings together the top 30 riders in the FEI Jumping World Rankings.
The 2010 CHIO Aachen was the 2010 edition of the CHIO Aachen, the German official horse show in five horse sport disciplines.
The 2011 CHIO Aachen was the 2011 edition of the CHIO Aachen, the German official horse show in five horse sport disciplines.
Scott Brash MBE is a Scottish showjumper. He began riding the horse Hello Sanctos in early 2012. They competed as part of the British Team at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London winning a gold medal in the team jumping event. In 2015, he became the first rider to win show jumping's Rolex Grand Slam, all three of the sport's most prestigious events in a single year, earning the sport's biggest individual prize of €1 million (£735,000).
The 2012 CHIO Aachen was the 2012 edition of the CHIO Aachen, the German official horse show in five horse sport disciplines.
The 2015 FEI World Cup Finals in Las Vegas was held between April 15 to April 19, 2015. It was to be the final of the Show jumping and Dressage World Cup series. The finals were held at the Thomas & Mack Center. For the first time since 2009 Show Jumping and Dressage World Cup Finals were held in the United States.
There are assorted accomplishments titled a "Grand Slam" in equestrian competition:
Fine Lady 5 is a Hanoverian horse ridden in show jumping by Canadian Eric Lamaze. Riding Fine Lady 5, Lamaze won an individual bronze medal in the 2016 Summer Olympics.
International Jumping Riders Club is a non-profit organization that represent equestrian athletes.
Hello Sanctos is a bay gelding. He is listed in stud-book sBs and ridden in show jumping. From 2014 to 2015, he was the best show jumping horse in the world. His rider was Scott Brash. He is the only horse in the world to complete a Grand Slam of Show Jumping. He stopped due to an injury in December 2015. The horse returned in February 2017.
Shutterfly was a Hanoverian gelding ridden in competition by Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum. Considered the "ultimate jumping horse", Shutterfly won medals at several World and European Championships, placing first in the World Cup final three times. With lifetime winnings of €3,520,864, he was the most successful show jumper of the 2000s and one of the highest earning show jumpers of all time.
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