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Gilles Thomas on Horsemanship: “The Best Adapt to the Horse, Never the Reverse”

Gilles Thomas & Ermitage Kalone © T. Holcbecher

At just 28 years old, Belgian showjumper Gilles Thomas has firmly established himself among the absolute global elite. The newly minted Rolex Testimonee and two-time Belgian National Champion sits comfortably in the top ten of the FEI World Ranking. Yet behind those flawless 40-second rounds broadcast on television lies an unyielding daily discipline. Back in the stable, everything revolves around true horsemanship, patience, and the fine-tuning of every tiny detail.

 

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