The Rolex Summer Series Recap
Rolex Grand prix Ville de La Baule ©Rolex Series
In addition to the prestigious Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, Rolex continues to support several of the sport’s most esteemed Grands Prix, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to equestrian excellence. From the winter season in Wellington to Europe’s most historic showgrounds and the wide-open arenas of Spruce Meadows, the 2026 season has already produced a series of world-class performances, as the sport’s leading horse and rider combinations compete for some of the most coveted titles on the international calendar.
The Rolex Series began in March under the floodlights at Wellington International, where the 12-week Winter Equestrian Festival concluded with the $1,000,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix. A spectacular field took on a testing course designed by Brazil’s Guilherme Jorge, with only five combinations progressing to the jump-off. Riding in front of a home crowd, Kent Farrington produced a stunning performance aboard Greya, crossing the line in 42.99 seconds to secure victory. Great Britain’s Ben Maher and Enjeu de Grisien finished second, while Germany’s Richard Vogel and Gangster Montdesir completed the podium in third.
Set in the private grounds of Windsor Castle, the Royal Windsor Horse Show hosted the first Rolex Grand Prix of the European summer season. Course designer Bernardo Costa Cabral set a precise and technical 1.60m track for a high-calibre field of 34 combinations, with five advancing to the jump-off. First to return, Luxembourg’s Victor Bettendorf immediately placed pressure on the field, producing a fast clear round in 37.41 seconds aboard Qwando van de Rispen. Despite strong challenges from Ben Maher and Point Break, and Sienna Charles with Chawton, Bettendorf’s early time remained unbeaten, securing him one of the most significant victories of his career.
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