Last Updated on March 5, 2024 by adminahb
The Dutch Masters, one of the four shows that makes up the sport’s ultimate prize, the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, returns from 7-10 March with a packed schedule of sport and entertainment. This iconic show, which was first staged in 1967, attracts the world’s finest horse and rider combinations to the impressive Brabanthallen for four days of thrilling action, which is sure to impress and delight those who attend. In addition to top-class international show jumping and dressage competitions, the show hosts national competitions and has a huge array of shopping available. There are also plenty of entertainment options for children with influencer meet & greets, hobby horsing, and pony riding opportunities.
Action commences on 7 March in both the international and national arenas, with the sporting highlight of the day coming from the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Grand Prix presented by RS2 Dressage. With riders such as reigning individual World Champion Charlotte Fry and the world’s most successful dressage rider, Isabell Werth, in action, the competition is set to be fiercely fought….
Interview with Richard Vogel
Congratulations! You are the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping live contender; how are you feeling ahead of The Dutch Masters?
I am excited and looking forward to competing at The Dutch Masters. My position has changed significantly since the CHI Geneva as I was not one of the favourites going into the competition. I was considered a young rider who was trying to gain experience in those classes. I went there with the mentality of wanting to give it my best shot, and so it was an unbelievable result for us to win the Rolex Grand Prix at the CHI Geneva. We will never forget that class, that day, or that show. It was, and will always be, an incredibly special moment for us.
We are now heading to The Dutch Masters; I think our position has changed a little bit. I would not say that I am one of the favourites, but people have higher expectations of us now. We are going to try to be as competitive as possible, and the goal is to try and win again.
It will be my first time competing at the show. I have heard only great things about it – all my fellow riders love the show, so I am excited to go, and even more excited to be going there as the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping live contender….
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