This past weekend, the spotlight turned to the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, where The Dutch Masters 2026 hosted the CSI5* 1.60m €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix, the first Major of the year in the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping.
Germany's Richard Vogel and the stunning stallion United Touch S (Untouched x Lux Z) claimed their second Rolex Major victory together, following their success at CHI Geneva in 2023. Belgium claimed the other two podium places, with Thibeau Spits and Impress‑K van't Kattenheye Z (Indoktro K Van’t Kattenheye x Kannan) placing second and Pieter Devos aboard Casual DV Z (Cornet Obolensky x Cicero Z) claiming third.
In this photo special, we look back at some of the highlights from last Sunday’s Rolex Grand Prix at The Dutch Masters.
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“Even in the turns he can do one stride less than the others - that’s his big talent," Richard Vogel said about United Touch S. "...and his tremendous scope makes my life a little bit easier."
“I got inspiration from Richie. You have to think outside the box to make it within the time allowed and still keep the jump; I was very happy today,” the second placed Thibeau Spits said about his performance.
“She jumped the last three Grand Prix clear - I’m very happy to have her, I think we did well,” the third placed Pieter Devos said about Casual DV Z.
Big enough – Pieter Devos walking the course for the first Major of the year in the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping.
First to go were Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello Chadora Lady (Chacco-Blue x Nintender); a single rail kept them out of the jump-off, but their quick time still saw them finish 12th as the fastest four-faulters from round one.
The first clear round of the day came early in the class, as Sophie Hinners (GER) delivered a faultless round as the fifth starter with Iron Dames Singclair (Singular LS La Silla x Cardento).
And once the first clear was on the board, another quickly followed, as Kent Farrington (USA) matched the effort with Toulayna (Toulon x Parco).
Snowball effect: The momentum continued as Richard Vogel and United Touch S ensured the crowd saw three clear rounds in a row.
Full house – all eyes on Denis Lynch and Vistogrand.
With a fence down, Ben Maher (GBR) with Enjeu de Grisien (Toulon x Andiamo) were not included in the eleven horse-and-rider combinations that advanced to the jump-off.
Yuri Mansur (BRA) and QH Alfons Santo Antonio (Aromats x Sir Donnerhall) were among those who had the stars align on Sunday, becoming the fourth pair to secure a spot in the jump-off.
…and so was Lillie Keenan (USA), aboard the striking 12-year-old stallion Kick On (Warrior x Caretino Glory).
Annelies Vorsselmans (NED) and C. Kulottie W Z (Comme Il Faut x Guidam) picked up eight penalties from the first round.
Pieter Devos posted the sixth clear in the first round with the brilliant Casual DV Z.
Daniel Deusser and Otello de Guldenboom (Tobago Z x Caretino) picked up four penalties, missing out on the jump-off in the first Rolex Major of the year.
Belgium’s Abdel Said and Wathnan Bonne Amie (A Big Boy x Landfriese) put in a stylish effort.
The Dutch crowd had to wait until the 22nd starter for a home clear, delivered by Hessel Hoekstra and Olimpic van de Sterhoeve (Dieu Merci van T&L x Carabas van de Wateringhoeve).
Always a crowd favorite: Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and Qasirah van de Reistenhoek (Emerald van´t Ruytershof x Kannan) delivered a beautiful clear.
Gilles Thomas (BEL) and Qalista DN (Emerald van’t Ruytershof x Landetto) got unlucky in the first round, picking up four penalties.
To the joy of the Dutch crowds, Bas Moerings delivered a clear round with Ipsthar (Denzel VT Meulenhof x Farmer) to close out round one.
A full house, every eye fixed on the arena.
Cheers!
Perfection down to the very last detail: Sophie Hinner's Iron Dames Singclair, who got to open the jump-off.
...and while they were quick, a pole fell along the way, placing the pair 7th in the end.
Kent Farrington and Toulayna followed and were fast as always, topping Hinner's time, yet with 8 faults they finished 10th.
First to deliver a clear in the jump-off, Richard Vogel and United Touch S set the standard when crossing the finish line in 39.42.
uri Mansur and QH Alfons Santo Antonio giving it their best shot.
Lillie Keenan and Kick On were fast in the jump-off - with one rail down, they finished 6th.
Attitude of gratitude – Lillie Keenan and Kick On.
Pieter Devos and Casual DV Z delivered the second clear of the jump-off.
...earning them a third place in the end.
The best Dutch result of the day came from Hessel Hoekstra and Olimpic van de Sterhoeve, who finished 9th.
A happy Team Hoekstra!
Martin Fuchs and L&L Lorde delivered the third clear in the jump-off, eventually finishing fifth.
Henrik von Eckermann also produced a clear round, guiding the 10-year-old Qasirah van de Reistenhoek to a strong fourth-place finish.
Qasirah van de Reistenhoek with Louise Barraud.
Just when the rankings seemed set, Thibeau Spits and Impress-K van't Kattenheye Z stepped in and shook things up.
While they couldn’t quite match Vogel’s leading time, the pair were quick enough to slot into second place.
Bas Moerings and Ipsthar, last to go in the jump-off, may not have taken the win, but received huge appreciation from the Dutch crowd.
The bond between these two speaks for itself...
Jeroen Dubbeldam congratulates Richard Vogel.
Best friends – United Touch S and Felicia Wallin.
“Winning a Rolex Major is incredibly special,” Richard Vogel said afterwards.
The stunning United Touch S.
Next up for the new Rolex Live Contender Richard Vogel; TSCHIO Aachen!
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