Rolex and equestrianism

World class events

Royal Windsor Horse Show

The Royal Windsor Horse Show has been held annually since 1943. For five days, an elite array of equestrian talent gathers in the grounds of Windsor Castle in England for this eminent international event comprising dressage, show jumping, carriage driving and endurance riding competition. Rolex has been an Official Partner since 2016.

CSIO Roma

Held in May, CSIO Roma Piazza di Siena is recognized as one of the most beautiful horse shows on the international show jumping calendar. Demonstrating elegance and style, it attracts visitors from around the world over the four days of competition. Staged in the striking Villa Borghese gardens, the event includes the Nations Cup, the Six Bar and the mounted Carabinieri display that has closed the show for more than 60 years. Rolex joined the event in 2018 as the Official Timekeeper and Title Sponsor of its esteemed grand prix, the Gran Premio Roma, which takes place on the Sunday.

Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final

The International Jumping Riders Club (IJRC) launched the Top 10 Final in 2001 to recognize the achievements of the finest competitors in show jumping. A highlight of the equestrian calendar and sponsored by Rolex since its inception, the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final brings together the season’s best ranked riders for an exciting two-round head-to-head competition at the CHI Geneva. A formidable display of equestrian excellence is always guaranteed. The unique event has been supported by Rolex since its inauguration

Winter Equestrian Festival

Equestrian lifestyle perfected. Few words more accurately describe the Winter Equestrian Festival, one of the most popular competitions in the United States. Staged at the Wellington International equestrian centre in Florida, the show attracts riders from more than 40 countries and all 50 US states, ranging from amateurs to the top-ranking professionals in the sport.

Approximately 6,000 horses, 4,000 riders and 900 trainers take part in the 13-week event, joined by 250,000 spectators and visitors. The grand finale in week 12 is the Rolex Grand Prix, staged on the magnificent grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village.

Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing

Kentucky, Badminton and Burghley. Winning just one of these legendary eventing competitions represents the pinnacle of achievement; winning all three consecutively represents perfection. Rolex created the Grand Slam of Eventing to inspire the world’s finest riders and horses to new heights. Since its inception, only two riders, in 2003 and 2016, have risen to the challenge and achieved this exceptional feat.

CSIO Jumping International de La Baule

Since 1960, the Jumping International de La Baule has attracted the most accomplished show jumping champions to the François André Stadium. Famed for its beautiful bay featuring one of Europe’s longest beaches, the fashionable resort town on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in north-west France has always had close links to horses, with military officers participating in long-distance rides between Paris and La Baule early last century. Among the highlights of the four-day programme are the CSIO5* Nations Cup, a team event in which riders represent their country; The Derby Région des Pays de La Loire, a unique show, one of the last of its kind in Europe, with natural obstacles and a course that is far from the traditional show jumping standards; and the Rolex Grand Prix – Ville de la Baule, the grand finale, which serves as a qualifying event for European and world championships.

Jumping International de Dinard

The Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* showcases the world’s elite show jumping talent. Every July, the Val Porée Stadium in France’s north-west region of Brittany brings together some 150 riders and 350 horses representing more than 20 countries. From the sandy arena to the grass track, spectators are treated to exceptional moments of equestrianism. The programme features five levels of competition, including the prestigious CSI 5*, and 27 international classes. Highlights include the Rolex Grand Prix of Dinard. The event’s roots date back to 1912 when the Société hippique de Dinard started training cavalry officers and private amateur riders.

Brussels Stephex Masters

The Brussels Stephex Masters is one of the world’s most prestigious international show jumping competitions, staged at the foot of one of the city’s most famous landmarks, the Atomium. The event delivers equestrianism at its highest level and across different competition categories, including Prestige League, Super Cup and the Top Series, and culminates in the Rolex Grand Prix.