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sport, as is reflected in the quality
of the shows and the grounds,
ever
evolving to maintain the highest
standard in every respect.
The invigorated synergy between
these four prestigious events optimizes
the Rolex Grand Slam: with
Aachen in July and Calgary in
September,
followed by Geneva in
December
and ‘s-Hertogenbosch
in March, a perfect balance has
been created between outdoor and
indoor shows. A Major is now
being
staged in each quarter of the
year, ensuring optimal conditions
for riders to prepare their top horses
accordingly.
With this renewed configuration,
the athletes also benefit from an
opportunity to earn an additional
Grand Slam bonus. The original
structure, namely that three consecutive
Major victories lead to the
Grand Slam triumph and a one
million euro prize in addition to
the Grand Prix earnings, remain
the same, except today, if a rider
wins the fourth Major in succession,
his bonus doubles to two
million euros.
Two Major victories within one
Grand Slam cycle are rewarded
as before: if they occur consecutively,
the bonus is 500,000 euros.
Two non-consecutive Major victories
earn the rider 250,000 euros,
whereby now, four shows count to
claim this bonus, instead of the
former
three.
Regardless of the calendar year,
each athlete’s cycle begins with his
or her first Major victory. Since the
LEAPING INTO THE
HISTORY BOOKS
More than 230 athletes have
competed in Grand Slam Majors
to-date.
AUF DEM SPRUNG IN DIE
GESCHICHTSBÜCHER
Mehr als 230 Athleten sind
bislang bei Grand-Slam-Majors
angetreten.
ENTRÉE DANS LE LIVRE
D’HISTOIRE
Plus de 230 athlètes ont
participé
jusqu’alors aux
Majeurs
du Grand Chelem.
challenge applies only to the rider,
they can compete with different
horses as they see fit.
The Rolex Grand Slam of Show
Jumping has already revolutionized
the world of equestrian sports
once. Now it is bringing together,
what belongs together: four shows
of world renown, four Grand Prix
at the highest level of the sport,
four chances to claim the throne
of show jumping. It is time to continue
writing history!
A NEW CHAPTER ROLEX GRAND SLAM MAGAZINE