This is the trophy they all want to win! The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping has become the ultimate challenge for the world's best riders, and last weekend they all gathered in Aachen to hunt the victory in one of the Majors of the Grand Slam. All photos (c) Jenny Abrahamsson.
The Rolex Trophy is watched closely by two guards.
Andreas Kreuzer and Calvilot cleared all the fences in the second round as well, but had to add one more time fault to the one he got in the first round eventually ending 5th as best of the Germans.
Cian O'Connor and Good Luck flying over the open water.
Eduardo Menezes ended 18th with Quintol after having four faults in the first round and eight in the second.
A happy Team Schuttert after the second round.
Kent Farrington's Voyeur looking as fresh as ever leaving the ring after jumping two very difficult rounds.
Laura Klaphake rode her two rounds with a big smile on her face.
Everyone wanted to talk to the young talented German rider after her two rounds.
Gregory Wathelet preparing for the jump-off together with Pieter Devos and Eric Grenier.
Harrie Smolders and Michel Hendrix going through the jump-off to be able to help their team mate Marc Houtzager, who was first to go against the clock.
Pieter Devos and Nicola Philippaerts took it a bit easier with an ice cream.
Marc Houtzager and Sterrehof's Calimero were first to go in the four-horse jump-off.
Laura Kraut and Zeremonie did a great jump-off as last to go, but had to see the final Rolex oxer fall to the ground.
Luciana Diniz and Fit For Fun slipped badly in front of this oxer in the jump-off, but somehow they managed to get at distance and clear the fence.
Pure happiness from Coree's owner Judith - here getting a hug from Marcus Ehning, who she also supports.
The winner Gregory Wathelet leaving the ring after the prize giving, soaking wet, but very happy.
Spruce Meadows is the next stop for the Rolex Grand Slam.
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