Olympic Stars and Rising Talents Set to Shine at Brussels Stephex Masters 2024
The prestigious Brussels Stephex Masters is set to captivate equestrian fans next week with a thrilling lineup of Olympic medalists and emerging talents. This year's event promises to showcase both the sport's established champions and its exciting future
Olympic Reunion
Spectators will witness the return of several Olympic horses, including team medalists from the most recent Games in Paris. Notable entries include GL Events Dorai d'Aiguilly, part of the French bronze medal-winning team under Olivier Perreau, and Hello Jefferson, who claimed team gold with Scott Brash of Team GB.
Finn Lente was successful here in Brussels 12 months ago under José Maria Larocca when they jumped double clear in the Nations Cup and finished second in the Grand Prix. We are especially looking forward to welcoming Individual Silver medalists, Steve Guerdat & Dynamix de Belheme to Brussels. Other accomplished mounts making their post-Olympic appearances include Colestus Cambridge, IQ van 't Steentje, Bond Jamesbond de Hay, Legacy, H5 Porthos Maestro, and Imagine.
Nations Cup Excellence
The 2024 season has seen remarkable performances in five-star Nations Cup events, with 11 horses achieving the impressive feat of two double clear rounds. Among these standouts, two are slated to compete in Brussels, Henrik von Eckerman’s Iliana and Pieter Devos’ homebred Casual DV Z.
These exceptional pairs have the opportunity to make history in Brussels by becoming the first this year to secure three double clear rounds in five-star Nations Cups.
A Potential Record-Breaker
Special attention will be on the 9-year-old Casual DV Z. If successful in achieving a third double clear, this young talent would become the first horse of its age to accomplish this feat in five-star Nations Cups in a single season since at least 2010, marking a significant milestone in the sport.
The Brussels Stephex Masters continues to be a proving ground for equestrian excellence, blending Olympic experience with emerging talent. As the event unfolds, all eyes will be on these exceptional horse-and-rider combinations as they vie for top honors and potentially set new records in the world of show jumping.