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History of the Geneva CHI-W
1926
The 1st Geneva International Horse Show was held at the newly built Palais des Expositions. 85 riders and 158 horses took part.
1927
The first Nations Cup (Prix des Etendards) was won by Switzerland.
1975
The Geneva International Horse Show moves to the Vernets Sports Centre.
1979
Keeping up with the time, the 25th Geneva International Horse Show enters a period of revival by immediately joining the World Cup Circuit. Great Britain's Nick Skelton, with Everest Lastic, is the first winner of the Geneva leg of the Volvo World Cup.The British team also wins the Nations Cup here.
1983
Like the first Nations Cup organised in Geneva, the last one is won by the Swiss team made up of Heidi Robbiani (Jessica V), Bruno Candrian (Van Gogh), Thomas Fuchs (Willora Swiss) and Walter Gabathuler (Typhoon). The winner of the World Cup GP is Granziano Mancinelli (I) with Gitan P.
1985
From 1985, interest is concentrated on the World Cup. Geneva becomes an international show jumping event, CSI, which eliminates the complications of organizing a Nations Cup. The German Franke Sloothaak and Wakrant win the World Cup GP, beating Frédéric Cottier (F) on Flambeau C and Willi Melliger (CH) on Van Gogh.
1987
The competition took on a new title, becoming the CSI-W, for World Cup. Mr Michel d'Arcis becomes chairman of the Organizing Committee. The World Cup GP victory goes to Paul Schockemöhle (FRG) on Next Orchidee, beating Victor Texeira (BRA) on Larramy and Australian Vicky Roycroft on Apache.
1989
The 30th Geneva International Horse Show takes place for the last time at the Vernets Sports Centre. John Whitaker flew over the World Cup GP on Milton, beating Hendrick Snoek (FRG) on Anatol and the Spaniard Juan Diego Garcia Trevjano on Tirol.
1991
The 31st CSI-W is held for the first time at Palexpo, which has the world's largest indoor arena. A new Organizing Committee, presided by Pierre E. Genecand, gives a new breath to the event. Philippe Rozier (FRG) on Waïti Oscar wins the World Cup Grand Prix, beating Markus Fuchs (2nd) and Elmar Gundel (3rd).
1992
The scene is now set for an annual equestrian event ; Geneva's CSI-W has found its cruising speed with an infrastructure at Palexpo which provides the possibility of housing under one roof the arena, restaurants, exhibition area, paddock, stables and parking for the vans. Last minute guests, the Belgian Philippe Lejeune and Shogun win the World Cup GP, beating Stefan Lauber/Lugana II and Lesley McNaught-Mändli/Revanche.
1993
The popularity of Geneva's CSI-W is evident with an attendance of 23,000 people at Palexpo. The young and talented Brazilian, Rodrigo Pessoa, riding Loro Piana Special Envoy, is the winner of the Volvo World Cup GP, with Stefan Lauber/Lugana II and Franke Sloothak/SP Weihaiwej taking second and third place.
1994
The Geneva CSI-W is awarded 2nd place, behind Dortmund (GER), in the ranking of best indoor competitions. The event's popularity is confirmed with attendance figures at Palexpo rising to 26,500 people. Holder of the Geneva organizers' Wild Card, the British James Fisher on Bowriver Queen wins the Volvo World Cup GP, beating Beat Mändli (SUI) and Michel Robert (FRA).
1996
In April, for the first time in Switzerland, Geneva organizes the Final of the 18th Volvo World Cup. More than 51,000 spectators attend the event. Hugo Simon, on E.T. wins this 18th final after a classical jump-off against Willi Melliger and his superb Calvaro V.
After the Atlanta Olympics, the international show jumpers have voted Geneva the No 1 best indoor event world-wide. In December, the Geneva competition is once again on the agenda of the World Cup circuit. In a revolving contest, with the two April finalists battling against each other, Willi Melliger takes his revenge on Austria's Hugo Simon and wins the competition. The World Cup GP is won by Germany's Lars Niebgerg/For Pleasure, beating the French rider Alexandra Ledermann/Rochet M and his own compatriot Franke Sloothaaks/SP Corrado. At the same time, the organizers have obtained the rights to organize a leg of the 1997 Dressage World Cup. A first!
1997
For the first time, Geneva is offering both World Cup-level show jumping and dressage. The public is there to applaud the triumphant female riders. The show-jumping final is won by the American Katie Monahan-Prudent/Belladonna, followed by Maria Gretzer/Feliciano second and Urs Fäh/Jeremia third, while the Kür World Cup for dressage is won by the talented German Isabell Werth/Nobilis Amaretto, beating her perpetual rival, Holland's Anky van Grunsven on Gestion Bonfire and Denmark's Anne Van Olst/Dempsey.
1998
Geneva is on a roll and continues to offer both show-jumping and dressage at World Cup-level. Germany's Isabell Werth/Antony FRH again wins the Kür World Cup while in show-jumping, Ireland's Trevor Coyle/Cruising takes off the World Cup Grand Prix beating François Mathy Jr/Fior and Jean-Marc Nicolas/Vondeen at the end of a breathtaking jump-off.
1999
With the introduction of the new World Cup regulations, only 18 riders can qualify for the show-jumping World Cup Grand Prix. Germany's Ludger Beerbaum wins the contest with Champion du Lys, beating Malin Baryard/Cormint and Thomas Velin/Carnute. In the Kür World Cup, Germany's Ulla Salzgeber/Rusty gets the better of Isabell Werth/Antony and Coby van Baalen/Olympic Ferro.
2000
Of the 18 riders participating in the CCF Private Banking World Cup Grand Prix, Ludo Philippaerts/Otterongo vd Kopshoeve and Peter Charles/Carnavelley are beaten by Rodrigo Pessoa and Lianos showing an outstanding performance. Germany's Ulla Salzgeber with Rusty has practically no serious competition during the Rolex Kür Grand Prix, beating Gonnelien Rothenberger/Leonardo Da Vince and Ann-Kathrin Kroth/Red Liner.
2001
A world first, Rolex and Gandini present the Top 10 Final. Bringing together the best riders of the planet, the event lives up to the expectations. The show is spectacular and the audience gives Germany's Ludger Beerbaum/Goldfever III a standing ovation as he gets the better of Belgium's Ludo Philippaerts/Verelst Otterongo Kopshoe and Franke Sloothaak/Gio Granno. The CCF Private Banking Grand Prix World Cup event is won by the Malin Baryard/H&M Butterfly Flip from Sweden. Finally, the Rolex Classic, that took place on the Sunday afternoon, was won by Great Britain's Michael Whitaker/Handel II.
2002
The Top 10 Final presented by Rolex and Gandini, bringing together the world's ten best riders, takes place for the second year running in Geneva. Once again it is Ludger Beerbaum riding Gladdys S who wins the competition. The Rolex World Cup Grand Prix is won by Rodrigo Pessoa on Baloubet du Rouet. For the first time in Switzerland, the driving World Cup comes to Geneva. To everybody's surprise, it is Switzerland's Daniel Würgler who claims victory in the Swiss heat of this new indoor driving event.
2003
The Top 10 Final takes place for the third consecutive year in Geneva, with the ten best riders of the world. After winning the first two years, Ludger Beerbaum (4th place) surrenders the highest step of the podium to Brazil's Rodrigo Pessoa with his stallion Baloubet du Rouet. The winner of the Rolex Grand Prix, a World Cup class, is Denmark's Thomas Velin, very regular on the indoor circuit, riding Equest Carnute. Otto Becker/Dobel's Cento and Peter Wylde/Fein Cera, are runner-up. From now on, the new Director of the CSI-W de Genève is Mrs Sophie Mottu.
2004
The 4th Top 10 Final to be held in Geneva, is won by a female rider. Germany's Meredith Michaels Beerbaum outclasses all her male competitors and wins the Top 10 Final with Shutterfly, beating Rodrigo Pessoa and Marcus Ehning. The Brazilian takes his revenge the next day by winning the Rolex FEI World Cup Grand Prix on Baloubet du Rouet. The HSBC Guyerzeller Grand Prix is won by the Swiss Steve Guerdat on Campus.
2005
For the second time, Rodrigo Pessoa wins the Top 10 Final with his faithful ride, Baloubet du Rouet. Together they beat Marcus Ehning/Gitania and the Swiss Markus Fuchs/Granie. In the Rolex FEI World Cup Grand Prix, Austria's Thomas Frühmann on The Sixth Sense surprises everyone by beating the American Peter Wylde and Switzerland's Beat Mändli. The winner had already taken a serious option in the HSBC Guyerzeller GP, qualifying class for the FEI World Cup, by finishing second, just behind Great Britain's Robert Smith and Kalusha.
2006
In 2006 honour to the ladies and to Switzerland! For the second time, following her victory in 2004, the German, Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum won the Top 10 Final with Shutterfly. For the first time, the Rolex FEI World Cup Grand Prix was carried off by a Swiss rider, Steve Guerdat on Jalisca Solier. What an excitement in the arena! The Swiss leg of the World Cup Driving victory went to the well-known Dutchman, Ysbrand Chardon ahead of the surprising Frenchman, Benjamin Aillaud.
2007
One female rider replaces another among the prizewinners of the Top10 Final: the Irish rider Jessica Kürten with Libertina finished ahead of Beat Mändli/Ideo du Thot, the surprising competitor replacing his fellow compatriote Markus Fuchs, and the German Ludger Beerbaum/Couleur Rubin. In the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Grand Prix, Ludger Beerbaum takes his revenge with his promising All Inclusive. Finally, in the A. Egger Brewery Grand Prix, qualifier for the FEI World Cup™ Driving, the Dutch Marc Weusthof proves to be the most skillful of the six drivers competing in the world's largest indoor arena.
2010
This was a highly emotional year for the Geneva International Horse Show. Indeed, from 14th to 18th April 2010, it hosted the Rolex FEI World Cup for the second time in its history (previously in 1996), and the World Cup Driving Final for the first time. The final of the Rolex FEI World Cup was won by the brilliant German Marcus Ehning (Plot Blue and Noltes Küchengirl) who finished ahead of his compatriot Ludger Beerbaum (Gotha), who tied for second place with the Swiss Pius Schwizer (Ulysse X and Carlina). The driving title went to Boyd Exell. Some unforgettable moments, indelibly fixed in everyone's mind. Sport with a capital S, and there was more to come less than 8 months later, from 9th to 12th December. The CHI-W Geneva celebrated its 50th show and hosted the 10th Top 10 Rolex IJRC Final. This was won by Steve Guerdat, the public's unquestionable favourite in Geneva, riding his faithful Jalisca Solier. He beat the Irishman Dennis Lynch who was competing in his first Top 10 and the Olympic champion pair Eric Lamaze on Hickstead. As for the Rolex FEI World Cup Grand Prix, this was won by the current world champion, the Frenchman Kevin Staut (Silvana de Hus), who had never won such an event in his career. As for Boyd Exell, once again there was talk of his supremacy in the World Cup Driving. The public were also in for a treat on the special anniversary evening which plunged everyone into the past with the revival of the Prix des Étendards, a puissance and the famous Masters. During this last event, many of the riders went for originality, like Kevin Staut and Pénélope Leprévost performing a pas-de-deux, Steve Guerdat jumping with a mule, Eric Lamaze driving a Shetland pony and Markus Fuchs, disguised as a clown, giving his brother Thomas a dressage lesson. The 50th CHI-W Geneva: uniting elite sport with entertainment…
The 1st Geneva International Horse Show was held at the newly built Palais des Expositions. 85 riders and 158 horses took part.
1927
The first Nations Cup (Prix des Etendards) was won by Switzerland.
1975
The Geneva International Horse Show moves to the Vernets Sports Centre.
1979
Keeping up with the time, the 25th Geneva International Horse Show enters a period of revival by immediately joining the World Cup Circuit. Great Britain's Nick Skelton, with Everest Lastic, is the first winner of the Geneva leg of the Volvo World Cup.The British team also wins the Nations Cup here.
1983
Like the first Nations Cup organised in Geneva, the last one is won by the Swiss team made up of Heidi Robbiani (Jessica V), Bruno Candrian (Van Gogh), Thomas Fuchs (Willora Swiss) and Walter Gabathuler (Typhoon). The winner of the World Cup GP is Granziano Mancinelli (I) with Gitan P.
1985
From 1985, interest is concentrated on the World Cup. Geneva becomes an international show jumping event, CSI, which eliminates the complications of organizing a Nations Cup. The German Franke Sloothaak and Wakrant win the World Cup GP, beating Frédéric Cottier (F) on Flambeau C and Willi Melliger (CH) on Van Gogh.
1987
The competition took on a new title, becoming the CSI-W, for World Cup. Mr Michel d'Arcis becomes chairman of the Organizing Committee. The World Cup GP victory goes to Paul Schockemöhle (FRG) on Next Orchidee, beating Victor Texeira (BRA) on Larramy and Australian Vicky Roycroft on Apache.
1989
The 30th Geneva International Horse Show takes place for the last time at the Vernets Sports Centre. John Whitaker flew over the World Cup GP on Milton, beating Hendrick Snoek (FRG) on Anatol and the Spaniard Juan Diego Garcia Trevjano on Tirol.
1991
The 31st CSI-W is held for the first time at Palexpo, which has the world's largest indoor arena. A new Organizing Committee, presided by Pierre E. Genecand, gives a new breath to the event. Philippe Rozier (FRG) on Waïti Oscar wins the World Cup Grand Prix, beating Markus Fuchs (2nd) and Elmar Gundel (3rd).
1992
The scene is now set for an annual equestrian event ; Geneva's CSI-W has found its cruising speed with an infrastructure at Palexpo which provides the possibility of housing under one roof the arena, restaurants, exhibition area, paddock, stables and parking for the vans. Last minute guests, the Belgian Philippe Lejeune and Shogun win the World Cup GP, beating Stefan Lauber/Lugana II and Lesley McNaught-Mändli/Revanche.
1993
The popularity of Geneva's CSI-W is evident with an attendance of 23,000 people at Palexpo. The young and talented Brazilian, Rodrigo Pessoa, riding Loro Piana Special Envoy, is the winner of the Volvo World Cup GP, with Stefan Lauber/Lugana II and Franke Sloothak/SP Weihaiwej taking second and third place.
1994
The Geneva CSI-W is awarded 2nd place, behind Dortmund (GER), in the ranking of best indoor competitions. The event's popularity is confirmed with attendance figures at Palexpo rising to 26,500 people. Holder of the Geneva organizers' Wild Card, the British James Fisher on Bowriver Queen wins the Volvo World Cup GP, beating Beat Mändli (SUI) and Michel Robert (FRA).
1996
In April, for the first time in Switzerland, Geneva organizes the Final of the 18th Volvo World Cup. More than 51,000 spectators attend the event. Hugo Simon, on E.T. wins this 18th final after a classical jump-off against Willi Melliger and his superb Calvaro V.
After the Atlanta Olympics, the international show jumpers have voted Geneva the No 1 best indoor event world-wide. In December, the Geneva competition is once again on the agenda of the World Cup circuit. In a revolving contest, with the two April finalists battling against each other, Willi Melliger takes his revenge on Austria's Hugo Simon and wins the competition. The World Cup GP is won by Germany's Lars Niebgerg/For Pleasure, beating the French rider Alexandra Ledermann/Rochet M and his own compatriot Franke Sloothaaks/SP Corrado. At the same time, the organizers have obtained the rights to organize a leg of the 1997 Dressage World Cup. A first!
1997
For the first time, Geneva is offering both World Cup-level show jumping and dressage. The public is there to applaud the triumphant female riders. The show-jumping final is won by the American Katie Monahan-Prudent/Belladonna, followed by Maria Gretzer/Feliciano second and Urs Fäh/Jeremia third, while the Kür World Cup for dressage is won by the talented German Isabell Werth/Nobilis Amaretto, beating her perpetual rival, Holland's Anky van Grunsven on Gestion Bonfire and Denmark's Anne Van Olst/Dempsey.
1998
Geneva is on a roll and continues to offer both show-jumping and dressage at World Cup-level. Germany's Isabell Werth/Antony FRH again wins the Kür World Cup while in show-jumping, Ireland's Trevor Coyle/Cruising takes off the World Cup Grand Prix beating François Mathy Jr/Fior and Jean-Marc Nicolas/Vondeen at the end of a breathtaking jump-off.
1999
With the introduction of the new World Cup regulations, only 18 riders can qualify for the show-jumping World Cup Grand Prix. Germany's Ludger Beerbaum wins the contest with Champion du Lys, beating Malin Baryard/Cormint and Thomas Velin/Carnute. In the Kür World Cup, Germany's Ulla Salzgeber/Rusty gets the better of Isabell Werth/Antony and Coby van Baalen/Olympic Ferro.
2000
Of the 18 riders participating in the CCF Private Banking World Cup Grand Prix, Ludo Philippaerts/Otterongo vd Kopshoeve and Peter Charles/Carnavelley are beaten by Rodrigo Pessoa and Lianos showing an outstanding performance. Germany's Ulla Salzgeber with Rusty has practically no serious competition during the Rolex Kür Grand Prix, beating Gonnelien Rothenberger/Leonardo Da Vince and Ann-Kathrin Kroth/Red Liner.
2001
A world first, Rolex and Gandini present the Top 10 Final. Bringing together the best riders of the planet, the event lives up to the expectations. The show is spectacular and the audience gives Germany's Ludger Beerbaum/Goldfever III a standing ovation as he gets the better of Belgium's Ludo Philippaerts/Verelst Otterongo Kopshoe and Franke Sloothaak/Gio Granno. The CCF Private Banking Grand Prix World Cup event is won by the Malin Baryard/H&M Butterfly Flip from Sweden. Finally, the Rolex Classic, that took place on the Sunday afternoon, was won by Great Britain's Michael Whitaker/Handel II.
2002
The Top 10 Final presented by Rolex and Gandini, bringing together the world's ten best riders, takes place for the second year running in Geneva. Once again it is Ludger Beerbaum riding Gladdys S who wins the competition. The Rolex World Cup Grand Prix is won by Rodrigo Pessoa on Baloubet du Rouet. For the first time in Switzerland, the driving World Cup comes to Geneva. To everybody's surprise, it is Switzerland's Daniel Würgler who claims victory in the Swiss heat of this new indoor driving event.
2003
The Top 10 Final takes place for the third consecutive year in Geneva, with the ten best riders of the world. After winning the first two years, Ludger Beerbaum (4th place) surrenders the highest step of the podium to Brazil's Rodrigo Pessoa with his stallion Baloubet du Rouet. The winner of the Rolex Grand Prix, a World Cup class, is Denmark's Thomas Velin, very regular on the indoor circuit, riding Equest Carnute. Otto Becker/Dobel's Cento and Peter Wylde/Fein Cera, are runner-up. From now on, the new Director of the CSI-W de Genève is Mrs Sophie Mottu.
2004
The 4th Top 10 Final to be held in Geneva, is won by a female rider. Germany's Meredith Michaels Beerbaum outclasses all her male competitors and wins the Top 10 Final with Shutterfly, beating Rodrigo Pessoa and Marcus Ehning. The Brazilian takes his revenge the next day by winning the Rolex FEI World Cup Grand Prix on Baloubet du Rouet. The HSBC Guyerzeller Grand Prix is won by the Swiss Steve Guerdat on Campus.
2005
For the second time, Rodrigo Pessoa wins the Top 10 Final with his faithful ride, Baloubet du Rouet. Together they beat Marcus Ehning/Gitania and the Swiss Markus Fuchs/Granie. In the Rolex FEI World Cup Grand Prix, Austria's Thomas Frühmann on The Sixth Sense surprises everyone by beating the American Peter Wylde and Switzerland's Beat Mändli. The winner had already taken a serious option in the HSBC Guyerzeller GP, qualifying class for the FEI World Cup, by finishing second, just behind Great Britain's Robert Smith and Kalusha.
2006
In 2006 honour to the ladies and to Switzerland! For the second time, following her victory in 2004, the German, Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum won the Top 10 Final with Shutterfly. For the first time, the Rolex FEI World Cup Grand Prix was carried off by a Swiss rider, Steve Guerdat on Jalisca Solier. What an excitement in the arena! The Swiss leg of the World Cup Driving victory went to the well-known Dutchman, Ysbrand Chardon ahead of the surprising Frenchman, Benjamin Aillaud.
2007
One female rider replaces another among the prizewinners of the Top10 Final: the Irish rider Jessica Kürten with Libertina finished ahead of Beat Mändli/Ideo du Thot, the surprising competitor replacing his fellow compatriote Markus Fuchs, and the German Ludger Beerbaum/Couleur Rubin. In the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Grand Prix, Ludger Beerbaum takes his revenge with his promising All Inclusive. Finally, in the A. Egger Brewery Grand Prix, qualifier for the FEI World Cup™ Driving, the Dutch Marc Weusthof proves to be the most skillful of the six drivers competing in the world's largest indoor arena.
2010
This was a highly emotional year for the Geneva International Horse Show. Indeed, from 14th to 18th April 2010, it hosted the Rolex FEI World Cup for the second time in its history (previously in 1996), and the World Cup Driving Final for the first time. The final of the Rolex FEI World Cup was won by the brilliant German Marcus Ehning (Plot Blue and Noltes Küchengirl) who finished ahead of his compatriot Ludger Beerbaum (Gotha), who tied for second place with the Swiss Pius Schwizer (Ulysse X and Carlina). The driving title went to Boyd Exell. Some unforgettable moments, indelibly fixed in everyone's mind. Sport with a capital S, and there was more to come less than 8 months later, from 9th to 12th December. The CHI-W Geneva celebrated its 50th show and hosted the 10th Top 10 Rolex IJRC Final. This was won by Steve Guerdat, the public's unquestionable favourite in Geneva, riding his faithful Jalisca Solier. He beat the Irishman Dennis Lynch who was competing in his first Top 10 and the Olympic champion pair Eric Lamaze on Hickstead. As for the Rolex FEI World Cup Grand Prix, this was won by the current world champion, the Frenchman Kevin Staut (Silvana de Hus), who had never won such an event in his career. As for Boyd Exell, once again there was talk of his supremacy in the World Cup Driving. The public were also in for a treat on the special anniversary evening which plunged everyone into the past with the revival of the Prix des Étendards, a puissance and the famous Masters. During this last event, many of the riders went for originality, like Kevin Staut and Pénélope Leprévost performing a pas-de-deux, Steve Guerdat jumping with a mule, Eric Lamaze driving a Shetland pony and Markus Fuchs, disguised as a clown, giving his brother Thomas a dressage lesson. The 50th CHI-W Geneva: uniting elite sport with entertainment…