Rolex Grand Slam, the return of Kent Farrington

Ahead of the next Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping stage at the temple of equestrian events in Aachen, American Kent Farrington has been speaking to the Rolex press office on his aims for the season with particular attention on the Rolex Grand Slam.Although he could not be present, due to an injury and to his great disappointment, at the Dutch Masters s’-Hertongebosch, Farrington has been back in the saddle for a few weeks and is ready to start again with big goals.
After the initial apprehension and the fears about his return to the saddle, the first paths after the leg injury, the gradual recovery of the condition and the return to the Royal Windsor Horse Show with an excellent 3rd place, the rider today is positive and focused on the next big events: Aachen in July precisely and the competitions of the Rolex Grand Slam, then the World Equestrian Games with the help of exceptional jumpers: Creedance, Voyeur, Gazelle and Uceko.In short, Farrington is also ready to take back the leading position in the world ranking, now in the hands of the Dutchman Harrie Smolders.
Source: Rolex Grand Slam press release
Photo: Kent Farrington USA Voyeur CHI Geneva 2017 credits Kit Houghton