Pippa Funnell and Primmore’s Pride. Photo by Michelle Dunn.
For the first time in 23 years, the coveted Grand Slam of Eventing title is open for title sponsorship.
The award, which has been sponsored by Rolex since its inception in 1999, has been earned just two times in its existence. The challenge of winning, in succession, the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, MARS Badminton and Defender Burghley is truly a pinnacle of the sport. Pippa Funnell (2003) and Michael Jung (2016) are the only two riders to achieve this goal and win the $350,000 prize that coms along with it.
Michael Jung and La Biosthetique Sam FBW. Photo by Nico Morgan Media.
Many thanks to Rolex for their years of support of this award and equestrian sports as a whole. The organizers of Grand Slam events are now seeking a new title partner. Interested parties can contact James Wolf of Wolf Sports Group by emailing [email protected].
