Richard Vogel wins the Rolex Grand Prix presented by Audi (CSI5* | €500,000)

European champion and newly crowned team world champion Richard Vogel can now add Brussels Stephex Masters champion to his list of titles. Stephex CEO Stephan Conter has always looked to Aachen as the benchmark. “We’re not there yet and, when I think about it, we probably can’t equal Aachen, but it’s still the standard I […]
Denis Lynch and Brooklyn Heights deliver the only double clear to win CSI5* 1.50m class presented by Audi

Saturday evening at the Brussels Stephex Masters brought another exciting five-star showdown to the Grand Place Arena. 42 combinations lined up for the CSI5* 1.50m class presented by Audi, but after a demanding first round, only four secured their place in the jump-off. Four return, only one stays clear Among them was Ireland’s Denis […]
Ben Maher wint spectaculaire CSIO5* 1m50 qualifier presented by Audi

De laatste kwalificatie voor de Grand Prix op de Brussels Stephex Masters stond vanavond garant voor spanning en spektakel. In de CSIO5* 1m50 kwalificatiewedstrijd met barrage, presented by Audi, kwamen 52 combinaties aan de start. Het werd een proef die extra veel techniek vroeg en waarin de inzet groot was: enkel de allerbesten konden immers […]
Ben Maher clinches victory in the Rolex Grand Prix, presented by Audi (CSIO5* | 1.60m | €500,000)

The event grounds were abuzz with fans eager to witness the highlight of the 2023 Brussels Stephex Masters. Contenders tackled two challenging rounds, with only the top 12 from the initial round advancing to the final showdown. The rider accumulating the least penalties over the two rounds would be rewarded with an Audi Q8 e-tron. […]
Reactions and Reflections after the Grand Prix

It has been an eventful class and an equally eventful week. This provided plenty of talking points during the press conference. Olivier Philippaerts: “It was a unique afternoon for me. I was completely unaware I cleared the course. After I finished my round, I felt disappointed that I couldn’t compete in the second one. My […]
Meet Jenny Krogsaeter, the best CSI2*-rider at the Brussels Stephex Masters

“My mom was Darco’s groom. So the Philippaerts family has always treated me like one of their own. I’m fortunate to ride with them.” With the end of the Grand Prix, the ranking for the best CSI2*-rider of the event was also concluded. It was the Norwegian Jenny Krogsaeter who drove home with the title […]
Despite International Field, Belgian Youngsters Rule

All flawless 7- and 8-year-olds at the Brussels Stephex Masters are Belgian-bred The Brussels Stephex Masters offer riders the perfect opportunity to give their up-and-coming equine stars some valuable competition experience in a professional environment. The young horses competed in their second event today. Spanning both competitions, 3 eight-year-olds and 3 seven-year-olds stood out by […]
Steve Guerdat wins the “CSI5* qualification class, presented by Audi (1.50m | €70.000)

“In the Grand Prix I am riding Double Jeu D’Honvault in his first 5* Grand Prix. Maybe we are not the favorites but we had a good run at this show, and I’ll try my best for sure.” A brand new Audi Q3 Sportback was on display in the center of the arena tonight. Out […]
Kendra Claricia Brinkop wins the CSI 5* (1.55m | €100,000) presented by Audi

Crowded grassy hills and a jam-packed program After two warm days, we got a chance to cool down a bit today in Wolvertem. The weather gods are clearly in favour of the Brussels Stephex Masters. Against all predictions, not a drop of rain came down. They clearly granted our public and our participants a great […]
Peder Fredricson and Jessica Springsteen take a look ahead to the 5* competition

Today we already got the chance to fully enjoy the equestrian sport at top level. But tomorrow we are shifting up another gear. Then, the 5* horses come out to play. With champions like Peder Fredricson, Steve Guerdat, Jérôme Guery, Jessica Springsteen, Kevin Staut, Scott Brash, Roger-Yves Bost, Pieter Devos, Daniel Deusser, Harrie Smolders and […]