This week marks the first edition of the Rolex Series for this year. The world’s top riders are heading to ’s-Hertogenbosch for The Dutch Masters, with seven of the world's top ten riders set to compete! Belgium will also be represented by a strong delegation.
A key highlight of this week will be the horse swap challenge. In September 2024, the organizers of The Dutch Masters announced a new competition format where four champion riders would compete with a horse exchange. On Thursday evening, Maikel van der Vleuten, Philipp Weishaupt, Henrik von Eckermann, and Willem Greve will take part in this exciting event.
Strong Lineup for the Netherlands
The Netherlands will be well represented with a strong delegation, including Kim Emmen, Willem Greve, Marc Houtzager, Harrie Smolders, Jur Vrieling, Maikel van der Vleuten, Leopold van Asten, Lars Kersten, Michael Greeve, Mans Thijssen, and Amanda Slagter.
World-Class Competitors from Across the Globe
World No. 1 Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) will be making his way from Wellington to ’s-Hertogenbosch. Other top riders include Martin Fuchs (SUI), Kent Farrington (USA), Pieter Devos (BEL), Gilles Thomas (BEL), Lorenzo de Luca (ITA), Ben Maher (GBR), Richard Vogel (GER), Simon Delestre (FRA), and Max Kühner (AUT).
