Leone Jei♂

About Leone Jei

Leone Jei is a grey showjumping gelding foaled in 2012, by Baltic VDL.

Leone Jei is a grey KWPN gelding born in 2012, known for his achievements in international showjumping. Bred by G.M. Van Mersbergen in North Brabant, Netherlands, Leone Jei is a progeny of the stallion Baltic VDL and the mare Dara, whose sire is Corland. Leone Jei's early potential was identified as a six-year-old in the Netherlands before being acquired by Paul Hendrix, eventually leading to his training and competition under Swiss rider Martin Fuchs from 2019 onwards.

Leone Jei's competitive career is marked by significant triumphs, including winning the Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen in 2025, which is part of the prestigious Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, earning €500,000 in prize money. He was an integral part of the gold-medal-winning team for Switzerland at the 2021 FEI European Championships, where he also clinched an individual silver medal. His performance at the 2024 Summer Olympics resulted in a 10th place finish individually and 12th in the team category. Throughout his career, Leone Jei has accumulated nearly €4,428,000 in prize money, demonstrating his exceptional talent in the sport.

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