I n April 2013 our partners, representing the world leading venues, the recognized Majors of our sport,
introduced an exciting new concept for international show jumping and announced the creation of
the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. What an incredible journey it has been from its inception through
to the historic accomplishment of Scott Brash (GBR) winning the Rolex Grand Slam in 2015: a feat many
thought impossible.
The introduction of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping continued a decades-long tradition of Rolex
to associate itself with some of the world’s most iconic sporting venues and events; these include the likes of
Wimbledon, Augusta, the Open Championship, Formula One, and now the Rolex Grand Slam of Show
Jumping. We could not have been prouder. That pride continues today and the Rolex Grand Slam of Show
Jumping continues to differentiate itself in our sport on many levels.
In March 2017 we announced that – beginning in 2018 – The Dutch Masters at the famed Indoor Brabant
Tournament in ‘s-Hertogenbosch would join the Rolex Grand Slam. We couldn’t wish for a better partner. What
has always united all of the Majors is the passion for our sport, the love for horses and a long tradition. This is
the reason that The Dutch Masters event harmonises perfectly with the Rolex Grand Slam; it offers outstanding
infrastructure and facilities, the best riders in the world and an impressive history that spans half a century.
Together the partners in the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping have enjoyed an association with Rolex
spanning more than fifty years. Being able to work in harmony, create and execute to the highest standards
is something we all strive for within each of our organizations. The Rolex Grand Slam has introduced an
exciting and unique concept to our sport and a wonderful partnership.
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EDITORIAL ROLEX GRAND SLAM MAGAZINE
ROLEX GRAND SLAM OF SHOW JUMPING MAGAZINE
NO. 5
Linda Southern-Heathcott
President of the Steering Committee
Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping
The Rolex Grand Slam has been a fantastic exercise in innovation and cooperation,
while also respecting the histories and traditions of each of our events. If the first
four years are indicative of the excitement, quality and enthusiasm the Rolex Grand
Slam of Show Jumping has created, then 2017 and beyond are certain to build
on this great momentum and again promise to be memorable.
I m April 2013 schlossen sich die weltweit führenden Springsportveranstaltungen,
die angesehen Majors unseres Sports, zu einem spannenden neuen Konzept
zusammen und gründeten den Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. Was war es
nur für eine unglaubliche Reise von den Anfängen bis zu Scott Brashs (GBR)
historischem Rolex Grand Slam Triumph im Jahre 2015: eine Meisterleistung, die
viele bis dato für unerreichbar hielten.
Die Gründung des Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping war die Fortführung einer
jahrzehntelangen
Tradition von Rolex, Partnerschaften mit den renommiertesten
Sportveranstaltungen der Welt einzugehen, darunter Wimbledon, Augusta,
die Open Championships, die Formel Eins, und nun der Rolex Grand Slam of
Show Jumping. Wir hätten nicht stolzer sein können – und sind es bis heute
geblieben, brilliert der Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping doch nach wie vor
auf so vielen Ebenen unseres Sports.