As leading global sports like tennis and golf increasingly harness data to enhance performance and engage fans, the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping – show jumping’s ultimate prize – is evolving in parallel. From live statistics to second-screen experiences, the Rolex Grand Slam is committed to delivering relevant, real-time insights that bring the sport closer to audiences – both at the Majors and between them.

This data-led approach is not only modernizing the sport but also supports the Rolex Grand Slam’s long-term strategy to connect with new fans. The focus is on delivering clear, relevant, and engaging information that enhances understanding and appreciation of elite show jumping. In 2025, the four Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Majors are collaborating to refine how statistics are presented – working toward a standardized format across all events. This consistency will undoubtedly improve the fan experience, while still allowing each Major to highlight the unique cultural elements that contribute to its individual character. Through this balance of innovation and tradition, the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping aims to deepen connection between the sport and its global audience.

A key part of this innovation is the Rolex Grand Slam Second Screen – a dedicated web-based platform developed by Swiss equine tech specialists Alogo. Launched ahead of The Dutch Masters in 2021, this second-screen experience gives fans access to real-time data during each Major. Fans can follow their favourite horse and rider combinations with insights, such as live timings, jump-off statistics, faults, and even which fences proved most challenging within the courses. Seamlessly integrated with the Rolex Grand Slam’s livestream service, the platform also archives all performance data, allowing users to revisit past competitions in more detail than ever before. The Second Screen is free to use and serves as the ultimate companion for fans seeking a deeper understanding of the four iconic Majors.

External sources, such as Jumpr – a publicly available app developed by Olympic show jumper Nayel Nassar – offer additional insights into the sport’s evolution. According to its global database, it can be seen that over the past 12-years since the inception of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, 494 different riders with 2,144 different horses from 42 different nations have competed at the Grand Slam events (qualification and Grand Prix).

The statistics also show that the average age of all horses competing is 12.13 years, while the average age of winning horses is slightly higher at 12.59 years. In total, 30 different horses have achieved victory at the Majors – a testament to the consistent excellence and depth of talent in the field.

Among the athletes who have made history at the Majors, the youngest rider to ever win a Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major is Rolex Testimonee Richard Vogel, who was only 26-years-old when he claimed the Rolex Grand Prix at the CHI Geneva in 2023. In contrast, the oldest rider to claim a Major is Ian Millar, aged 67-years-old, who won the CPKC ‘International’ Grand Prix, presented by Rolex, at the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament in 2014.

As the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping continues to evolve, the integration of data and technology will play a pivotal role in inspiring the next generation of fans.