An Electrifying Win For McLain Ward and HH Azur As They Capture The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping in Geneva

Photos by International Horse Press
Photos by International Horse Press

Sunday afternoon at the Palaexpo in Geneva where the CHI de Genève was held, following an emotional goodbye to the horse that made history, Clooney 51, the Rolex Grand Prix held during the CHI de Genève kept the public glued to their seats until the very last horse-rider combination. With 40 competitors vying for first place honors, of which 13 proceeded faultlessly to the jump-off, McLain Ward and HH Azur performed to an amazing ride closing a little over a second faster than 2021 winners, Martin Fuchs and Leone Jei, thus capturing their first Major win at the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping in Geneva.

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A Regal Rolex International Jumping Riders Club (IJRC) Top 10 Final For Henrik Von Eckermann as King Edward Rides Him To Top Honors

The 61st edition of the Concours Hippique International de Genève provided incredible competition on Friday night as the world’s top ten ranked riders competed against each other in the unique Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final. With the Champion determined according to the least faults in the first and second round, and the fastest time in the second round, the pressure was on.

In front of an enthusiastic full house, the top three riders in the first round was France’s Simon Delestre and Cayman Jolly Jumper who closed with the clock stopping at 65.90; Brazil’s Marlon Modolo Zanotelli with Like A Diamond van het Schaeck under the saddle closing at 66.70, and world number one Henrick Von Eckermann stopping the clock at 67.47 aboard the 12-year-old chestnut gelding owned by Dufour Stables Ag.

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CHI de Genève 2022: Marlon Modolo Zanotelli and VDL Edgar M. Take the Trophée de Genève

Courtesy CHI de Genève
Courtesy CHI de Genève

Impressive Marlon Modolo Zanotelli!
After a jump-off with no less than 18 riders, the Brazilian anthem sounded at the end of the first main competition of the 61st CHI Geneva. Marlon Modolo Zanotelli won on his trusty VDL Edgar M. The 13-year-old chestnut left all the competition behind: The pair was more than a second faster than Victor Bettendorf and Mr. Tac!
As the first qualifier for the Rolex Grand Prix on Sunday, the Trophée de Genève gathered the big names of the international equestrian scene this evening. And true champions also competed in the jump-off, including the reigning World Champion Henrik von Eckermann, the winner of the Rolex Grand Prix 2021 Martin Fuchs and the Olympic Champion Ben Maher... The Swede and the Briton were penalised four points, while the Swiss rider decided to rather ride a clear jump-off course with his young but promising Commissar Pezi.

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Equestrianism’s Elite Return to CHI Geneva for the Rolex LJRC Top 10 Final and Concluding Rolex Grand Slam Major of 2022

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Courtesy Rolex

The Concours Hippique International de Genève (CHI Geneva) will return to the Palexpo Arena from 7–11 December to host two of the season’s most anticipated competitions; The Rolex International Jumping Riders Club (IJRC) Top 10 Final and the fourth and final Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of 2022.

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Equestrianism’s Biggest Stars Set To Descend on Geneva

Photo by CHI de Genève
Photo by CHI de Genève

A total of 113 riders and drivers from 21 nations will be taking part in the 61st Concours Hippique International de Genève (CHIG), to be held at Palexpo on 7-11 December. Appearing at the event’s many jumping, indoor cross-country and driving competitions will be an array of Olympic, world and European champions, guaranteeing some superb entertainment.


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2021 WEF: Deusser Is Divine with Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z in $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI5*

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Extending an astonishing winning streak at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival, World Number Three rider Daniel Deusser (GER) showed once again why he’s one of the best, riding to the top of the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI5* with Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z, owned by Stephex Stables and Scuderia 1918.
Forty of the best riders in the world took to the grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village on a picture-perfect day for the feature class of the circuit. Eight pairs were clear in the first round to continue to the jump-off.

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U.S. Team Crowned Hometown Heroes in the $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO4* Presented by Premier Equestrian at WEF 8

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U.S. Team Crowned Hometown Heroes in the $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO4* Presented by Premier Equestrian at WEF 8
The hometown squad stepped up to shine under the lights during the week eight CSIO4* as the team from the United States of America claimed victory in the $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO4*, presented by Premier Equestrian in the International Arena on Friday, March 5, at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). In an adjusted format, the opening round was held at 4:30 pm EST while the second round was held under the lights in the International Arena getting underway at 7:30 pm EST, with both phases over a course designed by Steve Stephens (USA) and Nick Granat (USA). After the first round, each team dropped their highest score, with all eight teams from the opening phase qualifying to return for the second round under the lights.

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FIERACAVALLI 2020: The Prime Minister’s Latest Decree Obliges Cancellation of Italy’s Largest Equestrian Event

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Fieracavalli has planned online webinars and programs on-demand for its 200,000-member strong online community. The Prime Minister’s Decree issued on Sunday October 25th to address the health emergency linked to Covid-19, establishes that all national and international fairs in the…

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EEM Announces the Return Of the Masters In Chantilly With ROLEX Alongside In July 2021

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! EEM has announced the first stage of its revival with the Masters of Chantilly, from 8th to 11th of July 2021. New event, new partner, new venue!

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