Jumping Amsterdam is an international horse show held in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The show is held every year in January and one of the biggest international equestrian indoor events in The Netherlands. Jumping Amsterdam takes place at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre in the city center of the Dutch capital.[1]
| Jumping Amsterdam | |
|---|---|
 World Cup Dressage at Jumping Amsterdam | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Equestrian |
| Frequency | Annually in January |
| Venue | RAI Convention Centre |
| Location(s) | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Inaugurated | 1958 |
| Founder | Ben Arts |
| Attendance | Approx. 55.000 |
The event edit
The event is well known for hosting the World Cup for show-jumping and dressage in combination with shows and entertainment. The show-jumping includes the 5* CSI World Cup alongside national classes, as well for dressage which includes the CDI World Cup. The program also includes national dressage for the youth and upcoming dressage horses in small tour and para-equestrian. Also the World Cup Driving was part of the program in the past. On Sunday morning the event hosts the 'Children's morning', with games and activities for the younger generation.[2] Jumping Amsterdam is seen as one of the highest ranked indoor equestrian events in the world, recognized by the International Federation for Equestrian Sports.[3]
The event is always eagerly attended by members of the Dutch royal family and several Dutch celebrities.[2]
History edit
The first edition of Jumping Amsterdam was in 1958 in the former RAI building. Initiator Ben Arts wanted to create a big equestrian event in the capital of The Netherlands and created the Jumping Amsterdam horse show. Nevertheless, Arts did not immediately succeed in convincing everyone, including Freddy Heineken to sponsor and Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld to be the patron of the event. The first edition was yet to be held in 1958 and immediately resulted in a successful event. In 1961 a new hall of RAI Amsterdam was built, the show moved to the new exhibition complex at Europaplein which resulted in a bigger event with more riders and spectators.[4] In the mid 80's dressage was included in the program and became part of the World Cup in 1989. In 1994 the event expanded with an extra competition arena in the second 'Zuidhal', which made it possible for the organization to add more competitions and to welcome more spectators. In 2006 Jumping Amsterdam hosted the World Cup Finals for dressage, which was won by Dutch Olympic champion Anky van Grunsven.[5][6]
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic the event was cancelled in 2021 and 2022.[7] Also in 2002 and 2003 the event could not take place because of financial problems.
Winners edit
The list of winners names the winner of the Grand Prix of Amsterdam in show-jumping and not the winner of World Cup qualifier in show-jumping. The World Cup jumping has been part of the program in 2000, 2001, 2004 and 2005 and in 2007 and 2008. The World Cup for show-jumping returned in 2019.[8] The Grand Prix Dressage has been part of the program since 1989 and became part of the World Cup circuit the same year. In 2007 the event was part of the Driving World Cup circuit for only one year and was won by Dutch IJsbrand Chardon.
| Year | Show-Jumping | Dressage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 |  Harry Wouters van den Oudenweijer on Luetnant |
No Dressage | |
| 1959 |  Lt. Kol. M. Fresson on Grand Veneur |
No Dressage | |
| 1960 |  Hans Günter Winkler on Atoll |
No Dressage | |
| 1961 |  Piero D'Inzeo on Sunbeam |
No Dressage | |
| 1962 | Alain Navet on Luma |
No Dressage | |
| 1963 | Hans Günter Winkler on Romanus |
No Dressage | |
| 1964 |  Harvey Smith on Harvester |
No Dressage | |
| 1965 | Alwin Schockemöhle on Exact |
No Dressage | |
| 1966 |  Nelson Pessoa on Nagir |
No Dressage | |
| 1967 | Gerd Wildfang on Athlet |
No Dressage | |
| 1968 | Raimondo D'Inzeo on Bellevue |
No Dressage | |
| 1969 | Nelson Pessoa on Nagir |
No Dressage | |
| 1970 | Nelson Pessoa on Nagir |
No Dressage | |
| 1971 | Alwin Schockemöhle on The Robber |
No Dressage | |
| 1972 | Alwin Schockemöhle on The Robber |
No Dressage | |
| 1973 | Hartwig Steenken on Simona |
No Dressage | |
| 1974 | Hartwig Steenken on Erle |
No Dressage | |
| 1975 | Malcolm Pyrah on Severn Valley |
No Dressage | |
| 1976 | Sönke Sönksen on Kwept |
No Dressage | |
| 1977 |  Christian Huysegoms on Catapult |
No Dressage | |
| 1978 |  Hugo Simon on Gladstone |
No Dressage | |
| 1979 | David Broome on Sportsman |
No Dressage | |
| 1980 | Franke Sloothaak on Argonaut |
No Dressage | |
| 1981 | Edgar Cuepper on Cyrano |
No Dressage | |
| 1982 | Rob Ehrens on Surprice |
No Dressage | |
| 1983 | David Broome on Last Resort |
No Dressage | |
| 1984 |  Willi Melliger on Beethoven II |
No Dressage | |
| 1985 | John Whitaker on Hopscotch |
No Dressage | |
| 1986 | Wiljan Laarakkers on Up-To-Date |
No Dressage | |
| 1987 | Pierre Durand on Jappeloup de Luze |
No Dressage | |
| 1988 | Rob Ehrens on Olympic Sunrise |
No Dressage | |
| 1989 | Herve Godignon on Moet Chandon La Belletiere |
Sven Rothenberger on Andiana
| |
| 1990 | Jos Lansink on Optiebeurs Egano |
 Nina Menkova on Dikson
| |
| 1991 | Eric Navet on Wait Quito de Baussy |
Sven Rothenberger on Ideaal
| |
| 1992 | Piet Raymakers on Rinntou Z |
Monica Theodorescu on Ganimedes
| |
| 1993 | Jos Lansink on Libero H |
Klaus Balkenhol on Goldstern
| |
| 1994 | Ludger Beerbaum on Ratina Z |
Anky van Grunsven on Bonfire
| |
| 1995 | Markus Fuchs on Interpane Adelfos |
Anky van Grunsven on Cameleon Cocktail
| |
| 1996 | Jos Lansink on Bachus Z |
Isabell Werth on Welcome 082
| |
| 1997 | Markus Fuchs on Interpane Adelfos |
Anky van Grunsven on TCN Partout
| |
| 1998 | Robert Smith on Senator for the Best |
Anky van Grunsven on TCN Partout
| |
| 1999 |  Elise Haas on Mr. Blue |
Anky van Grunsven on Bonfire
| |
| 2000 | Ludger Beerbaum on Goldfever 3 |
Rudof Zeilinger on Livijno
| |
| 2001 | Leslie Howard on Priobert de Kalvarie |
Arjen Teeuwissen on Goliath T
| |
| 2002 | Cancelled due to financial problems | ||
| 2003 | Cancelled due to financial problems | ||
| 2004 | Gerco Schröder on Monaco |
Anky van Grunsven on Salinero
| |
| 2005 | Rodrigo Pessoa on Sigane van de Grundeval |
Edward Gal on Lingh
| |
| 2006 | Michael Whitaker on Quidame des Hayettes Z |
No Grand Prix qualifier, World Cup Finals instead | |
| 2007 | Maikel van der Vleuten on Audi's Parmala Douche |
Imke Schellekens-Bartels on Sunrise
| |
| 2008 | Gert-Jan Bruggink on Sarantos |
Anky van Grunsven on Salinero
| |
| 2009 |  Billy Twomey on Je t'aime Flamenco |
Anky van Grunsven on Painted Black
| |
| 2010 | Billy Twomey on Je t'aime Flamenco |
Edward Gal on Totilas
| |
| 2011 | Michael Whitaker on GIG Amai |
Adelinde Cornelissen on Parzival
| |
| 2012 | Jessica Kurten on Vincente |
Adelinde Cornelissen on Parzival
| |
| 2013 | Frank Schuttert on Winchester H |
Helen Langehanenberg on Damon Hill NRW
| |
| 2014 | John Whitaker on Argento |
Charlotte Dujardin on Valegro
| |
| 2015 | Willem Greve on Carambole |
Charlotte Dujardin on Valegro
| |
| 2016 | Maikel van der Vleuten on Arera C |
Isabell Werth on Weihegold OLD
| |
| 2017 | Patrice Delaveau on Lacrimoso 3 |
Isabell Werth on Weihegold OLD
| |
| 2018 | Marc Houtzager on Calimero |
Isabell Werth on Weihegold OLD
| |
| 2019 |  Henrik von Eckermann on Toveks Mary Lou |
Isabell Werth on Weihegold OLD
| |
| 2020 | Marc Houtzager on Sterrehof's Dante |
Isabell Werth on Weihegold OLD
| |
| 2021 | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | ||
| 2022 | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | ||
| 2023 | Julien Epaillard on Donatello d'Auge |
Dinja van Liere on Hermes N.O.P.
| |
| 2024 | Julien Epaillard on Dubai du Cedre |
Charlotte Fry on Everdale
| |
References edit
- ^ "Jumping Amsterdam". IAmsterdam.com. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ a b "60 jaar Jumping Amsterdam: paardentopsport met kroket en kaviaar". NOS (in Dutch). 2019-01-19.
- ^ "FEI: Celebrating Amsterdam". FEI.org. 2021-01-30.
- ^ "History". Jumping Amsterdam (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ "FEI World Cup Dressage Final in Amsterdam". FEI.org. 2006-04-20.
- ^ Appels, Astrid (2005-06-03). "Amsterdam to Host 2006 World Cup Finals". Eurodressage.
- ^ "Jumping Amsterdam 2021 Cancelled". Eurosport.com. 2020-09-10.
- ^ "Jumping Amsterdam drie jaar langer zeker van Wereldbekerkwalificatie springen". Nieuws.Horse (in Dutch). 2019-11-21.