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Tom Van de Vijver: "We have become too much ‘pedigree breeders’ and too little ‘horse people.’"

Tom Van de Vijver - © JL Photography / BWFA

For five generations, the Van de Vijver family has been rooted in their beautiful estate in Kruisem. Today, it is Tom who continues the tradition with Stal Odeveld, a stable that has made a name for itself in sport, breeding, and trade. Equnews visited him for an open-hearted conversation about his vision for Belgian breeding, the changing horse market, and the challenges of the future.

 

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