ROLEX TESTIMONEES TRAVELLING TO CANADA

Ehning will be up against tough competition, with a host of Rolex equestrian Testimonees contending for the Grand Prix in this year’s third Major.
Joining Ehning will be world number ten Kent Farrington (USA), back after time away from the Majors due to injury and Steve Guerdat (SUI), who so nearly claimed victory in the Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen this year.
Canada’s hero, and world number three Eric Lamaze, riding Fine Lady 5, also returns to compete this year – with enormous support from his home crowd – having twice won the International Grand Prix, presented by Rolex, the predecessor to the now CP ‘International’, presented by Rolex. Hoping for a third victory, Lamaze said: “There’s nothing better than competing at the ‘Masters’, the support of the home crowd is exhilarating and drives you to ride for the clear round.” ROLEX AND THE CSIO SPRUCE MEADOWS ‘MASTERS’Spruce Meadows was founded in 1975 by the Southern family with the aim of creating a unique event where world class equestrian sport could flourish. It is now regarded as one of the most versatile global events, with over 1,000 horses competing over four months across seven different sections of the grounds, with an annual attendance of over 500,000 spectators. Rolex has been at the forefront of equestrian sport for over 60 years, and the year 2019 will mark the 30th anniversary of its long-standing partnership with Spruce Meadow
ROLEX EQUESTRIAN HERITAGERolex’s support of show jumping dates back more than 60 years. This close and enduring commitment demonstrates appreciation for a domain where tradition and excellence highlight superior skill, precision and achievement. From Pat Smythe, the greatest female show jumper ever to represent Britain and Rolex’s first equestrian Testimonee in 1957, to Scott Brash, the only rider in history to achieve the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping title in September 2015, Rolex continues to champion riders in the three Olympic disciplines of show jumping, dressage and eventing. ABOUT ROLEXRolex, a Swiss watch manufacture headquartered in Geneva, is recognized the world over for its expertise and the quality of its products. Its Oyster and Cellini watches, all certified as Superlative Chronometers for their precision, performance and reliability, are symbols of excellence, elegance and prestige. Founded by Hans Wilsdorf in 1905, the brand pioneered the development of the wristwatch and is at the origin of numerous major watchmaking innovations, such as the Oyster, the first waterproof wristwatch, launched in 1926, and the Perpetual rotor self-winding mechanism invented in 1931. Rolex has registered over 400 patents in the course of its history. A truly integrated and independent manufacturing company, Rolex designs, develops and produces in-house all the essential components of its watches, from the casting of the gold alloys to the machining, crafting, assembly and finishing of the movement, case, dial and bracelet. Through philanthropic programmes and a broad palette of sponsorship activities, Rolex is also actively involved in supporting the arts, sports and exploration, and encourages the spirit of enterprise, as well as the conservation of natural environments. OFFICIAL WEBSITEwww.rolex.com
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THE CP ‘INTERNATIONAL’, PRESENTED BY ROLEX PREVIOUS WINNERS2017 Philipp Weishaupt (GER), LB Convall
2016 Scott Brash (GBR), Ursula XII
2015 Scott Brash (GBR), Hello Sanctos
2014 Ian Millar (CAN), Dixson
2013 Pieter Devos (BEL), Candy
2012 Olivier Philippaerts (BEL), Cabrio Van De Heffinck
2011 Eric Lamaze (CAN), Hickstead
2010 Jeroen Dubbeldam (NED), Simon
2009 McLain Ward (USA), Sapphire
2008 Nick Skelton (GBR), Arko III
2007 Eric Lamaze (CAN), Hickstead