A Historic Day for Equestrian Sport: Rolex Grand Prix presented by Agria Debuts in Scandinavia

After several days of world-class competition, the stage is now set for the pinnacle event of the week. At 14:00 today, Sunday, July 13, equestrian history will once again be written in Falsterbo as the prestigious Rolex Grand Prix presented by Agria makes its Scandinavian debut.

With 500,000 euros in prize money on the line and the world's top riders at the start, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The course — designed by Frank Rothenberger (GER), in collaboration with Fredrik Malm (SWE) and Philipp Schwender (GER) — is set to test every ounce of strategy, precision, and bravery. It’s a championship-caliber track worthy of the moment.

For the past three days, the Falsterbo Horse Show 2025 has unfolded with relentless intensity and emotional highs, offering one of the most exhilarating weeks in recent memory. With packed grandstands and the unmistakable energy of the Swedish crowd, the scene is now perfectly set for the ultimate showdown: the Rolex Grand Prix presented by Agria, held today, Sunday, July 13 at 14:00.

But before Sunday’s main event, riders first had to earn their place, and that road has been anything but easy. It began on Thursday with the opening CSIO5* qualifier presented by Trikem (1.50m), where Henrik von Eckermann wasted no time igniting the home crowd. Aboard Steely Dan, the Swedish star blazed through the timers in 60.45 seconds to take the win, proving that local hopes were not just high — they were justified. Behind him, the Americans made their presence known, with Spencer Smith (HHS Seattle) and World No. 1 Kent Farrington (Myla) taking second and third respectively.

On Friday, the focus turned to national pride with the Agria Falsterbo Nations Cup, a class that delivered all the drama and glory the sport can offer. Under immense pressure, Team Sweden rose to the occasion and delivered a flawless victory, finishing with a score of 4-0 to defeat the USA (4-4) and Ireland (4-4) in a lightning-fast showdown. Every clear round was met with a roar from the grandstands — the kind of atmosphere only Falsterbo can create.

Finally, on Saturday, riders had one last shot at qualifying in the final CSIO5* 1.50m. And it was Abdel Saïd (BEL) who seized the moment, piloting Zasou Vom Claashof to a clear round in 64.34 seconds. Rising British star Sienna Charles (Stardust) and Sean Monaghan (IRL) (Toyger) completed the podium, each punching their ticket to Sunday’s elite field.

Sunday’s Rolex Grand Prix presented by Agria promises to be one of the defining moments of the international jumping season. The start list reads like a who’s who of the sport — Olympic champions, former winners, rising stars — each bringing their own momentum, ambition, and hunger for victory into this final showdown.

Germany’s Sandra Auffarth returns to Falsterbo to defend her crown, determined to repeat last year’s triumph. Henrik von Eckermann, will enter the arena with the full force of the Swedish public behind him — a crowd that has been nothing short of electric all week. Also in: World No. 1 Kent Farrington, always a contender when the stakes are highest, and Cian O’Connor, second in the Rolex Grand Prix of Rome, ready to climb one step higher. Add to that the presence of Peder Fredricson, Malin Baryard-Johnsson, Abdel Saïd, Steve Guerdat, and more — and all the ingredients are there for a Grand Prix packed with emotion, pressure, and world-class sport.

Here, you'll find the starting list:

https://online.equipe.com/star...