You possibly can personal the Rolex Grand Slam trophy – in Lego splendour

Just one rider on the planet has ever acquired his arms on the coveted Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping trophy – however now you’ll be able to personal it.

Or a Lego model of it, anyway. The grand slam has introduced the “thrilling launch” of a restricted version reproduction trophy, fabricated from 177 Lego bricks.

“The coveted trophy, which to this point has been received by just one rider – Scott Brash – has been reimagined into an interactive toy, excellent for the complete household, which can give followers an unique piece of the motion,” a spokesperson for the grand slam mentioned.

“The trophy displays an ideal mix of creativity and craftsmanship. It can initially be obtainable for buy this December on the extremely anticipated CHI Geneva, alongside the magical Christmas market positioned at Spruce Meadows.

“Followers will even be delighted to study that the trophy can be obtainable in any respect 4 Majors in 2025, particularly the Dutch Masters, CHIO Aachen, the CSIO Spruce Meadows Masters match, and CHI Geneva.”

The Rolex Grand Slam hyperlinks the grands prix on the 4 Majors; Aachen, Geneva, Spruce Meadows and Geneva. If the identical rider wins three in a row, she or he wins an additional €1m (£832,000); and one other €1m if she or he wins a fourth. There’s additionally a €500,000 bonus for profitable two in a row.

Scott made historical past in 2015 as the primary – and thus far solely – winner of the Rolex Grand Slam. He received at Geneva in December 2014, Aachen in Might 2015, and Spruce Meadows Masters in September 2015.

“The Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping trophy, upon which the Lego model was based mostly, was designed over 10 years in the past by the London jewellers Garrard, who had been established in 1735,” the spokesperson mentioned. “Manufactured from sterling silver with two curved handles, the trophy stands on a silver base and a fragile ribbed spiral stem curves across the center part shifting up in direction of a tulip-shaped vessel.

“The trophy, desired by the world’s greatest showjumpers, was designed by the royal jewelry designer, Corinna Pike – her goal was to create a curved kind impressed by nature to attain a wonderfully harmonious design.”

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Eleanor is an skilled journalist who spent over eight years working for native and nationwide newspapers earlier than becoming a member of H&H as information editor in March 2016. Obsessed with equine welfare and exposing the reality, Eleanor has reported on all points of the trade, from Brexit to anti-bullying campaigns, and from dressage guidelines to mules. Her sport of alternative is showjumping, by which she competes her personal horses, and she or he additionally enjoys reporting at native leaping exhibits by way of to worldwide championships.