In addition to the prestigious Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, Rolex continues to support several of the sport’s most esteemed Grands Prix, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to equestrian excellence. From the winter season in Wellington to Europe’s most historic showgrounds and the wide-open arenas of Spruce Meadows, the 2026 season has already produced a series of world-class performances, as the sport’s leading horse and rider combinations compete for some of the most coveted titles on the international calendar.

The Rolex Series began in March under the floodlights at Wellington International, where the 12-week Winter Equestrian Festival concluded with the $1,000,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix. A spectacular field took on a testing course designed by Brazil’s Guilherme Jorge, with only five combinations progressing to the jump-off. Riding in front of a home crowd, Rolex Testimonee Kent Farrington produced a stunning performance aboard Greya, crossing the line in 42.99 seconds to secure victory. Great Britain’s Ben Maher and Enjeu de Grisien finished second, while Germany’s Richard Vogel and Gangster Montdesir completed the podium in third.

Set in the private grounds of Windsor Castle, the Royal Windsor Horse Show hosted the first Rolex Grand Prix of the European summer season. Course designer Bernardo Costa Cabral set a precise and technical 1.60m track for a high-calibre field of 34 combinations, with five advancing to the jump-off. First to return, Luxembourg’s Victor Bettendorf immediately placed pressure on the field, producing a fast clear round in 37.41 seconds aboard Qwando van de Rispen. Despite strong challenges from Ben Maher and Point Break, and Sienna Charles with Chawton, Bettendorf’s early time remained unbeaten, securing him one of the most significant victories of his career.

The CSIO Roma Piazza di Siena also took place in May, staged within the historic Italian Villa Borghese gardens. The Rolex Gran Premio Roma brought together 45 of the world’s best horse and rider combinations, and in front of a passionate home crowd, Italy’s Piergiorgio Bucci delivered a memorable victory aboard Pallieter vd N.Ranch, producing the only double clear of the competition to add his name to the prestigious roll of honour. Germany’s Jörne Sprehe finished second with Toys, while Richard Vogel continued his impressive run of form to take third aboard Cloudio.

Bucci’s exceptional summer form continued just two weeks later at the Jumping International de La Baule. Set on the Atlantic coast of western France, the Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule once again brought together an outstanding field at one of the most picturesque venues in the sport. Over a 1.60m course designed by Grégory Bodo, Bucci this time riding Hantano secured victory, with Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs and Conner Jei finishing a close second, while France’s Julien Épaillard and Fringan de Vesquerie completed the podium in third.

Across the Atlantic, Spruce Meadows has provided a defining stage for several Rolex-supported classes during its 2026 Summer Series. At the ‘Continental’, Katie Laurie and Django II secured victory in the AKITA Drilling Grand Prix, presented by Rolex, producing the only double clear of the class. One week later, at the ‘National’, Mark Bluman made an immediate impact on his Spruce Meadows debut, riding Landon de Nyze to victory in the RBC Grand Prix of Canada, presented by Rolex. The momentum continued at the ‘Pan American’ Tournment, presented by Rolex, where Richard Vogel and Gangster Montdesir claimed the victory in the AON Grand Prix, presented by Rolex, whilst Abdulrahman Alrajhi and Ventago captured the prestigious ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup during the ‘North American’, presented by Rolex.

The fourth Rolex Series competition continued at the CSIO Falsterbo Horse Show, one of Europe’s most celebrated outdoor events. Set on Sweden’s southern coast, the Rolex Grand Prix presented by Agria saw 50 combinations take on Frank Rothenberger’s first-round course, with 14 returning for the second round. Last to go, Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam delivered under pressure aboard James Kann Cruz, producing the fastest faultless round in 37.68 seconds. Richard Vogel and Cloudio came closest to catching the Irishman, while Rolex Testimonee Steve Guerdat and Albfuehren’s Iashin Sitte completed the top three.

With further Rolex Series Grands Prix still to come, including Dinard, Dublin and the Brussels Stephex Masters, the summer season continues to offer some of the most significant titles in international show jumping. Attention will also return to the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping at the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament, where Richard Vogel will attempt to become only the second rider in history to win the sport’s ultimate prize, before the final Majorat the CHI Geneva in December.