Rolex Grand Slam

Andrew Nicholson Wins Rolex Kentucky, Buck Davidson is CCI4* Champion

Andrew Nicholson raised his fist in victory when he crossed the finish line with Deborah Sellar’s 11-year-old Caballo de Deporte Español gelding Quimbo, having jumped clear to maintain the overnight lead and win the 2013 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event and the second leg of the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing. He also placed third with Calico Joe, taking home a grand total of $110,000.

Original Post Date: 04/28/2013 - 17:48 | Last Updated: Mon, 2013-05-13 14:23

2013 Rolex Kentucky Show Jumping and Awards

Original Post Date: 04/28/2013 - 17:48 | Last Updated: Mon, 2013-04-29 11:16

Andrew Nicholson Poised to Take the Top Two at Rolex Kentucky

Andrew Nicholson (NLZ) booked around the Rolex Kentucky CCI4* cross-country course to move into first and second, posting double-clear rounds with both Quimbo and Calico Joe, owned by Deborah Sellar and Twenty Twelve in Mind respectively. With at least two rails to spare between them, Andrew is in a very good position to claim the second leg of the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing and go forward to the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials head-to-head against William Fox-Pitt (GBR) in the bid for the $350,000 prize.

Original Post Date: 04/27/2013 - 18:38 | Last Updated: Sat, 2013-04-27 18:44

Rolex Kentucky 2013 Has Begun: 46 Horses Move on to Dressage

All 46 horses presented today at the 16th Rolex Kentucky Kentucky Three-Day Event and USEF CCI4* Championship were accepted by the Ground Jury of Nick Burton (GBR), Christina Klingspor (SWE), Brian Ross (USA), as well as Veterinary Delegate Catherine Kohn, DVM, and will move on to the dressage phase of the competition. Quimbo, ridden by Andrew Nicholson (NZL) was held but passed on reinspection. Here’s To You, ridden by Emily Beshear (USA) was not presented.

Original Post Date: 04/24/2013 - 17:08 | Last Updated: Wed, 2013-04-24 19:57

Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing Prize Criteria Clarification

In 2001, Rolex created the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing. This prize is awarded to any rider who wins each of the Rolex Grand Slam Events, namely the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials and the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials consecutively.