RICHARD VOGEL & UNITED TOUCH RULE THE BRABANTHALLEN - DUTCH MASTERS ROLEX GRAND SLAM OF SHOWJUMPING
The 2026 Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping season made a high-stakes debut at The Dutch Masters in 's-Hertogenbosch. Set against the prestigious backdrop of Indoor Brabant, the opening Major of the year challenged the world's best with a demanding course designed by Dutch designer Louis Konickx.
The competition saw 37 of the world’s leading horse-and-rider combinations take part, with 11 qualifying for the jump-off. Notably, the defending champion, Simon Delestre, did not make it to the jump-off round after picking up a fault in his opening run.
Competing for a share of the €1,000,000 prize fund, Martin Fuchs on L&L Lorde, Henrik von Eckermann on Qasirah van de Reistenhoek, Pieter Devos on Casual DV Z, and Thibeau Spits on Impress-K van't Kattenheye Z all managed clear rounds in the jump-off. However, none could match the pace set by Richard Vogel and United Touch S.
Setting an unbeatable standard as the first combination to enter the jump-off, Vogel delivered a flawless performance in 39.42 seconds. His time remained unmatched throughout the evening, securing a dominant victory and marking the first step in his quest for the Grand Slam title.
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Full results here
More about the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping here