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MARCUS EHNING WINS ROLEX GRAND PRIX AT INDOOR BRABANT
[caption id="attachment_5330" align="alignleft" width="150"] Marcus Ehning with Anky van Grunsven chairman of Indoor Brabant and Joel Aschelmann of Rolex[/caption]
The world's best riders gave everything to win the CSI5* Rolex Grand Prix with competitors from 13 different nations from as far as Australia, USA and Qatar. The Netherlands were the strongest represented with the home nation fielding 11 riders, followed by Germany with six and Belgium with five world-class combinations.
The Louis Koninckx designed course was a challenging and technical ask for the riders, who had to tackle a 13-fence first course set with a very tight time. From the 40 starters, just 12 went clear and within the time to make it through to the jump-off.
Commenting on his victory, Marcus Ehning said, "I was really pleased with my horse. He was fantastic - it was a great course and great fans as always here."
It was not to be for 2015 winner Daniel Deusser from Germany, riding Cornet D'Amour, who just tipped one fence down in the second round. The jump-off thrilled the packed crowds who were on the edge of their seats as the final riders battled it out for the Rolex Grand Prix prize.
The passionate home fans had to settle for a third place with Willem Greve finishing less than one second behind the German pair of Ehning and Dreher, with only four riders managing a double-clear.
In ninth position was Rolex Testimonee, and the first and only winner of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, Scott Brash, who had one fence down early in the jump-off round.
From 10-13 March the medieval city of ‘s-Hertogenbosch became the focal point for international show jumping as it staged four days of exceptional equestrian sport. Indoor Brabant's long and distinguished history, combined with its long-term partnership with Rolex - which was extended in 2014 - has strengthened s'Hertogenbosch's position at the top of the international indoor show jumping circuit. In this 49th edition of the show, it combined both elite-level show jumping and dressage.
There were several top CSI5* jumping classes over the four days of competition, with the Rolex Grand Prix bringing the show to an exciting climax on Sunday evening.
Rolex Testimonees have taken the honours in the showpiece jumping class at Indoor Brabant on no less than four occasions since 2003. French rider Kevin Staut won the Rolex Grand Prix in 2014; Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum took back-to-back wins in 2005 and 2006; while Brazil’s Rodrigo Pessoa and the legendary Baloubet du Rouet jumped to victory in 2003.
Four of Rolex’s Testimonees were competing in this year's Grand Prix including Rolex’s newest Testimonee, Scott Brash; Kevin Staut from France; Irish rider and Rolex’s youngest Testimonee, Bertram Allen; and leading Swiss rider and current Olympic champion, Steve Guerdat. Brash finished in the highest position, after making it to the jump-off but was unlucky in tipping one pole down dropping him down to finish in ninth position.
It was not to be for Guerdat as he rode a perfect clear jumping round, but picked up just one time penalty ruling him out of the jump-off. The Swiss champion will now be looking ahead to CHIO Aachen 2016 having triumphed in the Rolex Grand Prix at CHI Geneva in December 2015. Guerdat, who is currently the live contender for the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, is hoping to emulate the historic feat achieved by Scott Brash at Spruce Meadows in 2015.
WORLD CLASS DRESSAGE
As well as top class show jumping, Indoor Brabant played host to two days of world class dressage, including the ninth leg of the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage.
At the 2014 show, Rolex Testimonee Isabell Werth won both the Grand Prix and Freestyle events. Sadly due to a late injury to her prized horse Don Johnson, Werth was forced to withdraw from the competition.
The 2016 edition was won by Hans Peter Minderhoud (NED) who steered Glock's Flirt to a stylish victory.
A truly integrated and independent manufacturing company, Rolex designs, develops and produces all the essential components of its watches in-house, from the casting of the gold alloys to the machining, crafting, assembly and finishing of the movement, case, dial and bracelet. Rolex is also actively involved in supporting the arts, sports, exploration, the spirit of enterprise, and the environment through a broad palette of sponsoring activities as well as philanthropic programmes.
2015 Daniel Deusser (GER), Cornet D’Amour
2014 Kevin Staut (FRA), Silvana HDC
2013 David Will (GER), Colorit
2012 Rich Fellers (USA), Flexible
2011 Denis Lynch (IRE), Abbervail
2010 Rolf-Göran Bengtsson (SWE), Casall La Silla
2009 Daniel Etter (SUI), Peu a Peu
2008 Marcus Ehning (GER), Sandro Boy
2007 Royne Zetterman (SWE), Isaac
2006 Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER), Checkmate
2005 Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER), Shutterfly
2004 Ludger Beerbaum (GER), Goldfever
2003 Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA), Baloubet du Rouet
2002 Ludger Beerbaum (GER), Goldfever
13 March 2016, ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands – Marcus Ehning rode Cornado NRW to win the Rolex Grand Prix at Indoor Brabant in the Netherlands, with Hans-Dieter Dreher in second and Willem Greve in third place.
The world's best riders gave everything to win the CSI5* Rolex Grand Prix with competitors from 13 different nations from as far as Australia, USA and Qatar. The Netherlands were the strongest represented with the home nation fielding 11 riders, followed by Germany with six and Belgium with five world-class combinations.
The Louis Koninckx designed course was a challenging and technical ask for the riders, who had to tackle a 13-fence first course set with a very tight time. From the 40 starters, just 12 went clear and within the time to make it through to the jump-off.
Commenting on his victory, Marcus Ehning said, "I was really pleased with my horse. He was fantastic - it was a great course and great fans as always here."
It was not to be for 2015 winner Daniel Deusser from Germany, riding Cornet D'Amour, who just tipped one fence down in the second round. The jump-off thrilled the packed crowds who were on the edge of their seats as the final riders battled it out for the Rolex Grand Prix prize.
The passionate home fans had to settle for a third place with Willem Greve finishing less than one second behind the German pair of Ehning and Dreher, with only four riders managing a double-clear.
In ninth position was Rolex Testimonee, and the first and only winner of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, Scott Brash, who had one fence down early in the jump-off round.
From 10-13 March the medieval city of ‘s-Hertogenbosch became the focal point for international show jumping as it staged four days of exceptional equestrian sport. Indoor Brabant's long and distinguished history, combined with its long-term partnership with Rolex - which was extended in 2014 - has strengthened s'Hertogenbosch's position at the top of the international indoor show jumping circuit. In this 49th edition of the show, it combined both elite-level show jumping and dressage.
There were several top CSI5* jumping classes over the four days of competition, with the Rolex Grand Prix bringing the show to an exciting climax on Sunday evening.
ROLEX GRAND PRIX 2016 RESULTS
1. Marcus Ehning (GER), riding Cornado NRW
2. Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER), riding Cool and Easy
3. Willem Greve (NED), riding Carambole N.O.P.
4. Jos Verlooy (NED), riding Sunshine
5. Simon Delestre (FRA), riding Qlassic Bois Margot
6. Daniel Deusser (GER), riding Cornet D'Amour
7. Penelope Leprevost (FRA), riding Vagabond de la Pomme
8. Gert Jan Bruggink (NED), riding Vampire
9. Scott Brash (GBR), riding Hello Forever
10. Leopold Van Asten (NED), riding VDL Groep Zidane N.O.P.
ROLEX EQUESTRIAN TESTIMONEES COMPETE AT ‘S-HERTOGENBOSCH
Rolex Testimonees have taken the honours in the showpiece jumping class at Indoor Brabant on no less than four occasions since 2003. French rider Kevin Staut won the Rolex Grand Prix in 2014; Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum took back-to-back wins in 2005 and 2006; while Brazil’s Rodrigo Pessoa and the legendary Baloubet du Rouet jumped to victory in 2003.
Four of Rolex’s Testimonees were competing in this year's Grand Prix including Rolex’s newest Testimonee, Scott Brash; Kevin Staut from France; Irish rider and Rolex’s youngest Testimonee, Bertram Allen; and leading Swiss rider and current Olympic champion, Steve Guerdat. Brash finished in the highest position, after making it to the jump-off but was unlucky in tipping one pole down dropping him down to finish in ninth position.
It was not to be for Guerdat as he rode a perfect clear jumping round, but picked up just one time penalty ruling him out of the jump-off. The Swiss champion will now be looking ahead to CHIO Aachen 2016 having triumphed in the Rolex Grand Prix at CHI Geneva in December 2015. Guerdat, who is currently the live contender for the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, is hoping to emulate the historic feat achieved by Scott Brash at Spruce Meadows in 2015.
WORLD CLASS DRESSAGE
As well as top class show jumping, Indoor Brabant played host to two days of world class dressage, including the ninth leg of the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage.
At the 2014 show, Rolex Testimonee Isabell Werth won both the Grand Prix and Freestyle events. Sadly due to a late injury to her prized horse Don Johnson, Werth was forced to withdraw from the competition.
The 2016 edition was won by Hans Peter Minderhoud (NED) who steered Glock's Flirt to a stylish victory.
ABOUT ROLEX
Rolex, the leading brand of the Swiss watch industry, is headquartered in Geneva and enjoys an unrivalled reputation for quality and expertise the world over. Its Oyster watches, all certified as Superlative Chronometers for their precision, performance and reliability, are symbols of excellence, elegance and prestige. Founded by Hans Wilsdorf in 1905, the brand pioneered the development of the wristwatch and is at the origin of numerous major watchmaking innovations, such as the Oyster, the first waterproof wristwatch, launched in 1926, and the Perpetual rotor self-winding mechanism invented in 1931. Rolex has registered over 400 patents in the course of its history.
A truly integrated and independent manufacturing company, Rolex designs, develops and produces all the essential components of its watches in-house, from the casting of the gold alloys to the machining, crafting, assembly and finishing of the movement, case, dial and bracelet. Rolex is also actively involved in supporting the arts, sports, exploration, the spirit of enterprise, and the environment through a broad palette of sponsoring activities as well as philanthropic programmes.
ROLEX GRAND PRIX PAST WINNERS
2015 Daniel Deusser (GER), Cornet D’Amour
2014 Kevin Staut (FRA), Silvana HDC
2013 David Will (GER), Colorit
2012 Rich Fellers (USA), Flexible
2011 Denis Lynch (IRE), Abbervail
2010 Rolf-Göran Bengtsson (SWE), Casall La Silla
2009 Daniel Etter (SUI), Peu a Peu
2008 Marcus Ehning (GER), Sandro Boy
2007 Royne Zetterman (SWE), Isaac
2006 Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER), Checkmate
2005 Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER), Shutterfly
2004 Ludger Beerbaum (GER), Goldfever
2003 Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA), Baloubet du Rouet
2002 Ludger Beerbaum (GER), Goldfever
*Names in bold denote Rolex equestrian Testimonees
source: Rolex press release
image: ©ROLEX/KIT HOUGHTON