Steve Guerdat
All-round excellence in show jumping
A champion of the equestrian world, Steve Guerdat combines vast skill, strategic brilliance and an unwavering bond with his horses to elevate the sport of show jumping.
Whether in the stables or on the track, our main goal isn’t to get the best performance from the horses, but to ensure that they live their best life. And I think that’s the way to bring out the best in them.
Steve Guerdat
Nurturing a special bond
Steve Guerdat has established himself as a leading figure in international show jumping, celebrated for his many remarkable accomplishments.
With his technical skill and deep connection with his horses, Guerdat has consistently ranked among the top riders in the world, securing numerous prestigious titles and setting high standards in the sport.
Unrivalled honour roll
Steve Guerdat sat on a horse before he learned how to walk and has become one of the best equestrian show jumpers in the world.
Beginning his competitive journey in Switzerland, Guerdat quickly rose through the ranks, showcasing his talent at various national and international events. The Swiss rider has achieved the coveted title of World No. 1 on multiple occasions and participated in six Olympic Games, winning individual gold at the 2012 London Olympics aboard Nino des Buissonnets after clinching bronze in the team event in Beijing four years earlier. At the 2024 Paris Games, he added a silver aboard Dynamix de Belheme.
Guerdat has triumphed in the FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final on three occasions (2015, 2016, 2019) and found success in the Majors that comprise the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping by winning the Rolex Grand Prix at CHI Geneva in 2006, 2013 and 2015 and the CPKC ‘International’, presented by Rolex, at the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament in 2021. He is the only equestrian to have won the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Finals at the CHI Geneva three times (2010, 2018 and 2023). Additionally, he won his first individual European Championship title in 2023, further enhancing his legacy in the sport.
The Swiss equestrian has enjoyed an enormously successful career stretching back more than 20 years. Other notable highlights include individual bronze at the 2018 World Equestrian Games™, and team gold at the 2009 and 2021 European Championships.
Guerdat’s unique approach to riding, marked by precision and harmony with his horses, has set new benchmarks in showjumping.
Steve Guerdat became a Rolex Testimonee in 2012.