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Jumping Amsterdam
World Cup Dressage at Jumping Amsterdam
StatusActive
GenreEquestrian
FrequencyAnnually in January
VenueRAI Convention Centre
Location(s)Amsterdam
CountryNetherlands
Inaugurated1958 (1958)
FounderBen Arts
AttendanceApprox. 55.000

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]

The event

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Prinsess Beatrix visiting Jumping Amsterdam in 1970

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

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Jumping Amsterdam in 1964

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

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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 Netherlands Harry Wouters van den Oudenweijer on Luetnant No Dressage
1959 France Lt. Kol. M. Fresson on Grand Veneur No Dressage
1960 Germany Hans Günter Winkler on Atoll No Dressage
1961 Italy Piero D'Inzeo on Sunbeam No Dressage
1962 France Alain Navet on Luma No Dressage
1963 Germany Hans Günter Winkler on Romanus No Dressage
1964 United Kingdom Harvey Smith on Harvester No Dressage
1965 Germany Alwin Schockemöhle on Exact No Dressage
1966 Brazil Nelson Pessoa on Nagir No Dressage
1967 Germany Gerd Wildfang on Athlet No Dressage
1968 Italy Raimondo D'Inzeo on Bellevue No Dressage
1969 Brazil Nelson Pessoa on Nagir No Dressage
1970 Brazil Nelson Pessoa on Nagir No Dressage
1971 Germany Alwin Schockemöhle on The Robber No Dressage
1972 Germany Alwin Schockemöhle on The Robber No Dressage
1973 Germany Hartwig Steenken on Simona No Dressage
1974 Germany Hartwig Steenken on Erle No Dressage
1975 Germany Malcolm Pyrah on Severn Valley No Dressage
1976 Germany Sönke Sönksen on Kwept No Dressage
1977 Belgium Christian Huysegoms on Catapult No Dressage
1978 Austria Hugo Simon on Gladstone No Dressage
1979 United Kingdom David Broome on Sportsman No Dressage
1980 Germany Franke Sloothaak on Argonaut No Dressage
1981 Belgium Edgar Cuepper on Cyrano No Dressage
1982 Netherlands Rob Ehrens on Surprice No Dressage
1983 United Kingdom David Broome on Last Resort No Dressage
1984 Switzerland Willi Melliger on Beethoven II No Dressage
1985 United Kingdom John Whitaker on Hopscotch No Dressage
1986 Netherlands Wiljan Laarakkers on Up-To-Date No Dressage
1987 France Pierre Durand on Jappeloup de Luze No Dressage
1988 Netherlands Rob Ehrens on Olympic Sunrise No Dressage
1989 France Herve Godignon on Moet Chandon La Belletiere Germany Sven Rothenberger on Andiana
1990 Netherlands Jos Lansink on Optiebeurs Egano Soviet Union Nina Menkova on Dikson
1991 France Eric Navet on Wait Quito de Baussy Germany Sven Rothenberger on Ideaal
1992 Netherlands Piet Raymakers on Rinntou Z Germany Monica Theodorescu on Ganimedes
1993 Netherlands Jos Lansink on Libero H Germany Klaus Balkenhol on Goldstern
1994 Germany Ludger Beerbaum on Ratina Z Netherlands Anky van Grunsven on Bonfire
1995 Switzerland Markus Fuchs on Interpane Adelfos Netherlands Anky van Grunsven on Cameleon Cocktail
1996 Netherlands Jos Lansink on Bachus Z Germany Isabell Werth on Welcome 082
1997 Switzerland Markus Fuchs on Interpane Adelfos Netherlands Anky van Grunsven on TCN Partout
1998 United Kingdom Robert Smith on Senator for the Best Netherlands Anky van Grunsven on TCN Partout
1999 United States Elise Haas on Mr. Blue Netherlands Anky van Grunsven on Bonfire
2000 Germany Ludger Beerbaum on Goldfever 3 Germany Rudof Zeilinger on Livijno
2001 United States Leslie Howard on Priobert de Kalvarie Netherlands Arjen Teeuwissen on Goliath T
2002 Cancelled due to financial problems
2003 Cancelled due to financial problems
2004 Netherlands Gerco Schröder on Monaco Netherlands Anky van Grunsven on Salinero
2005 Brazil Rodrigo Pessoa on Sigane van de Grundeval Netherlands Edward Gal on Lingh
2006 United Kingdom Michael Whitaker on Quidame des Hayettes Z No Grand Prix qualifier, World Cup Finals instead
2007 Netherlands Maikel van der Vleuten on Audi's Parmala Douche Netherlands Imke Schellekens-Bartels on Sunrise
2008 Netherlands Gert-Jan Bruggink on Sarantos Netherlands Anky van Grunsven on Salinero
2009 Republic of Ireland Billy Twomey on Je t'aime Flamenco Netherlands Anky van Grunsven on Painted Black
2010 Republic of Ireland Billy Twomey on Je t'aime Flamenco Netherlands Edward Gal on Totilas
2011 United Kingdom Michael Whitaker on GIG Amai Netherlands Adelinde Cornelissen on Parzival
2012 Republic of Ireland Jessica Kurten on Vincente Netherlands Adelinde Cornelissen on Parzival
2013 Netherlands Frank Schuttert on Winchester H Germany Helen Langehanenberg on Damon Hill NRW
2014 United Kingdom John Whitaker on Argento United Kingdom Charlotte Dujardin on Valegro
2015 Netherlands Willem Greve on Carambole United Kingdom Charlotte Dujardin on Valegro
2016 Netherlands Maikel van der Vleuten on Arera C Germany Isabell Werth on Weihegold OLD
2017 France Patrice Delaveau on Lacrimoso 3 Germany Isabell Werth on Weihegold OLD
2018 Netherlands Marc Houtzager on Calimero Germany Isabell Werth on Weihegold OLD
2019 Sweden Henrik von Eckermann on Toveks Mary Lou Germany Isabell Werth on Weihegold OLD
2020 Netherlands Marc Houtzager on Sterrehof's Dante Germany Isabell Werth on Weihegold OLD
2021 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2022 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2023 France Julien Epaillard on Donatello d'Auge Netherlands Dinja van Liere on Hermes N.O.P.
2024 France Julien Epaillard on Dubai du Cedre United Kingdom Charlotte Fry on Everdale

References

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  1. ^ "Jumping Amsterdam". IAmsterdam.com. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  2. ^ a b "60 jaar Jumping Amsterdam: paardentopsport met kroket en kaviaar". NOS (in Dutch). 2019-01-19.
  3. ^ "FEI: Celebrating Amsterdam". FEI.org. 2021-01-30.
  4. ^ "History". Jumping Amsterdam (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  5. ^ "FEI World Cup Dressage Final in Amsterdam". FEI.org. 2006-04-20.
  6. ^ Appels, Astrid (2005-06-03). "Amsterdam to Host 2006 World Cup Finals". Eurodressage.
  7. ^ "Jumping Amsterdam 2021 Cancelled". Eurosport.com. 2020-09-10.
  8. ^ "Jumping Amsterdam drie jaar langer zeker van Wereldbekerkwalificatie springen". Nieuws.Horse (in Dutch). 2019-11-21.
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