CONNOISSEURS OF THE SPORT GATHER FOR CHIO AACHEN 2025
The concept behind the Rolex Grand Slam is to bring together four of the world’s finest showjumping events: CHIO Aachen (Germany), the Spruce Meadows 'Masters' (Canada), CHI Geneva (Switzerland), and the Dutch Masters (Netherlands).
These events and their venues are renowned for their rich traditions, multitude in spectator attendance, extensive media coverage, top-tier infrastructure, and extremely generous…..prize money.
The combined prize fund for the four Rolex Grand Prix competitions exceeds 5 million Euros, complemented by a unique worldwide bonus system. In addition, the Rolex Grand Slam actively promotes young talent by inviting two promising young riders to each of the four Major events, providing them with invaluable experience competing at the highest level.
To many, the favourite event is CHIO Aachen as it garners global attention. Each year nearly 350,000 visitors go to the showgrounds at the Soers in Aachen to watch the world's leading equestrians in compete in showjumping, dressage, eventing, driving, and vaulting, FEI disciplines.
This year’s edition kicks off from the 27th of June and continues till the 6th of July 2025.
Here are the previous Rolex Grand Slam winners and their horses in showjumping from the four events:
CHIO AACHEN:
2013: Nick Skelton (GBR) and Big Star
2014: Christian Ahlmann (GER) and Codex One
2015: Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello Sanctos
2016: Philipp Weishaupt (GER) and L.B. Convall
2017: Grégory Wathelet (BEL) and Corée
2018: Marcus Ehning (GER) and Prêt à Tout
2019: Kent Farrington (USA) and Gazelle
2021: Daniel Deusser (GER) and Killer Queen VDM
2022: Gerrit Nieberg (GER) and Ben 431
2023: Marcus Ehning (GER) and Stargold
2024: André Thieme (GER) and DSP Chakaria
André Thieme and DSP Chakaria Win The Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen | CHIO Aachen 2024
SPRUCE MEADOWS MASTERS
2013: Pieter Devos (BEL) and Candy
2014: Ian Millar (CAN) and Dixson
2015: Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello Sanctos
2016: Scott Brash (GBR) and Ursula
2017: Philipp Weishaupt (GER) and L.B. Convall
2018: Sameh El Dahan (EGY) and Suma's Zorro
2019: Beezie Madden (USA) and Darry Lou
2021: Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Venard de Cerisy
2022: Daniel Deusser (GER) and Killer Queen VDM
2023: Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Leone Jei
2024: Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Leone Jei
CHI GENEVA
2013: Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Nino des Buissonnets
2014: Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello Sanctos
2015: Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Nino des Buissonnets
2016: Pedro Veniss (BRA) and Quabri de l'Isle
2017: Kent Farrington (USA) and Gazelle
2018: Marcus Ehning (GER) and Prêt à Tout
2019: Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Clooney 51
2021: Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Leone Jei
2022: McLain Ward (USA) and HH Azur
2023: Richard Vogel (GER) and United Touch S
2024: Harrie Smolders (NED) and Monaco
THE DUTCH MASTERS
2018: Niels Bruynseels (BEL) and Gancia de Muze
2019: Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and Toveks Mary Lou
2021: Max Kühner (AUT) and Electric Blue P
2022: Daniel Deusser (GER) and Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z
2023: McLain Ward (USA) and HH Azur
2024: Willem Greve (NED) and Highway TN N.O.P.
2025: Simon Delestre (FRA) and Cayman Jolly Jumper
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To watch CHIO Aachen on TV click here
To livestream click here
FEI schedule here
Jumping schedule here
List of jumping participating riders and horses here
Dressage schedule here
Eventing schedule here
Vaulting schedule here
Driving schedule here