Pippa Funnell in 2003 and Michael Jung in 2016, are the only riders to have achieved the Grand Slam since its inception in 1999. To win the Grand Slam, a rider must consecutively win all three events, although they are permitted to ride different horses in each competition.
What is Grand Prix in show jumping?
Grand Prix: the highest level of show jumping. Run under International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) rules, the horse jumps a course of 10 to 16 obstacles, with heights up to 1.6 meters (5 feet 3 inches) and spreads of up to 2.0 metres (6 ft 7 in).
Who won the Rolex Grand Prix in Geneva?
Martin Fuchs
How many people have won the eventing Grand Slam?
two riders
Do Grand Slam winners get a Rolex?
As part of its long-standing partnership with tennis, Rolex is the Official Timekeeper of this Grand Slam® since 2018.
What year did Pippa Funnell win the Grand Slam?
2003
What are the show jumping levels?
Show jumping levels range from the lowest level, Level 1, with fence heights between 2'9″-3′ and widths of 3′-3'6″ to Level 9 with heights of 4'9″-5″ with widths of 5′-5'6″. “Grand Prix” is the term to describe an even higher level; with fence heights up to 5'3″ and spreads of 6′, Grand Prix is the ultimate challenge.
How do you become a Grand Prix show jumper?
A Grand Prix Rider will need to have several years' experience riding a variety of breeds/ages/sex. Being able to jump your one horse you have produced over 4 years round a 1.3 m course is one thing, but you will rapidly find getting on a fresh, hot-headed warm blood and jumping around is a whole other ball game!
How does show jumping work?
Show jumping is a horseback riding discipline where horses and riders compete to clear a set jumping course with the lowest amount of faults and the fastest time. If two riders are tied with no faults, then the amount of time it took them to complete the course will be the determining factor of who wins.