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Last hoof in the spotlight for McLain Ward's star, HH Azur

Prior to the start of the Grand Prix, the Hamptons Classic Horse Show had the distinct honor of hosting the retirement ceremony for one of the great horses of show...

Aspire to be a professional rider? "It's possible even without a sponsor"

There are various examples at all levels. From Belgium, there's Wilm Vermeir, Michael Greeve, Gregory Wathelet... they are proof that you don't always need significant capital and/or sponsors to reach...

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Perspectives for top sport

The 21 offers of the Schockemöhle Helgstrand International Online Jumping and Dressage Foals Auction from September 3 to 5, 2023 have it all. And in the truest sense of the...

Asia Alboszta on her job as a groom: "It's more than a job, it's our whole life"

When it comes to caring for the equestrian world, grooms are the unsung heroes behind the scenes. They work day and night to ensure the horses are in top condition,...

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Dutch revelation, Pim Mulder: "Owners who are willing to let you continue with a horse for a longer time, that's really nice"

Every five minutes in his schedule is filled with horses and everything that goes along with it. He always goes for it, always lets the audience enjoy his fine riding...

German federation critical about allocating maximum weight for riders.

After a stable in the Netherlands assigned maximum weights to male (100 kg) and female (90 kg) riders, the German federation addresses the issue. "It's not that simple," says the...

Opinion: back to basics, or not?

A lot of ink has been spilled recently regarding the rising costs of participating in (inter)national competitions as well as the general rising costs. Earlier, we dropped that the rule-makers...

Edward Levy's Rebeca LS retires from the sport

Seventeen-year-old Rebeca LS, the top horse of French rider Edward Levy, is entering athletic retirement. The bay mare is co-owned by Levy along with the Giraud family. The reigning French...

Fact or fable: 'Cooling off makes no sense if you scrape your horse with a sweat scraper afterwards'

Earlier today, we told you how best to cool your horse down during these temperatures. But can a heated horse drink cold water? Is it appropriate to scrape the water...

In figures: This is the net worth of Belgium's best riders

Belgian riders are among the world's best, Belgian horses even more so! Every year, the horse sector guarantees over 300,000,000 euros of added value to the Belgian treasury. But how...

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