Ben Maher’s Rolex Grand Slam Quest: Everything to Know About the British Champion's $5M Triumph
By Elena Rostova
Maher's victory does far more than boost his bank account; it resets the chess board for the sport's ultimate commercial and athletic pursuit. The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping unites four legacy majors: The Dutch Masters in 's-Hertogenbosch, the CHIO Aachen in Germany, the CSIO Spruce Meadows 'Masters' in Canada, and the CHI Geneva in Switzerland.
Winning any single leg represents a career pinnacle. Sweeping three in succession yields a staggering €1,000,000 bonus on top of individual prize money. If a rider goes on to capture four consecutive majors, an additional €1,000,000 bonus is awarded, a mountain only ever scaled by Scott Brash aboard Hello Sanctos in 2014, 2015.
By conquering Spruce Meadows, Maher holds the live crown. The pressure now migrates to Switzerland this December. The Geneva indoor arena at Palexpo represents the diametric opposite of Calgary: enclosed, electric, fast-paced, and bounded by tightly turning indoor walls. Should Maher take the Geneva Grand Prix, he will travel to 's-Hertogenbosch in spring 2027 jumping for the million-euro bonus.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
