The Dutch Masters was, thanks in part to your presence, a great success! What a fantastic atmosphere and what a crowd. Over 63,000 equestrian sports fans visited the event. Every day was packed with exciting competitions, but there was also ample opportunity to enjoy a drink between the matches, shop at the many stands in the promo village, and of course end the day with the afterparty.
The absolute highlight was the super exciting Rolex Grand Prix, won by none other than European champion Richard Vogel. The German rider put on a spectacular jump-off with the imposing United Touch S and crossed the finish line in the fastest time. With this victory, he becomes the new 'live contender' for the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. He hopes to continue his winning streak at the CHIO Aachen in May. Unfortunately, the Dutch riders had some bad luck, with Hessel Hoekstra finishing as the best Dutch rider in ninth place. On Saturday afternoon, the audience could enjoy another European champion, this time in dressage: Belgian world number one Justin Verboomen danced lightly to victory in the FEI Dressage World Cup with the beautiful Zonik Plus. Marieke van der Putten was the best Dutch participant and finished in a nice third place with Zantana RS2 OLD. Relive this edition with our aftermovie.
We would like to thank everyone for this wonderful edition: sponsors, riders, staff, exhibitors, and all visitors. Without your presence, this would not have been possible. We look forward to seeing everyone again from March 11–14, 2027!
