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Tim Wilks Knock Out van 't Paradijs suddenly passed away

Knock Out van 't Paradijs was a ten year old Gelding out of Breemeersen Adorado and a Carabas van de Wateringhoeve-mare. He was bred by Johan Rooms in Belsele, Belgium

Brian Moggre wins Lionel Guerrand-Hermès Trophy

The USET (United States Equestrian Team) Foundation presented the organisation's three most prestigious awards to Brian Moggre, Boyd Martin and Abigail Wexner. The price giving ceremony was held on January...

CHIO Aachen pimps up prize money to almost 3.5 million Euros

The prize-money for three of the most important and most famous competitions at the CHIO Aachen (May 29th – June 7th, 2020) has been doubled.

Emma Augier de Moussac suspended by the FEI

Last week already we annonced Czech rider, Emma Augier de Moussac is suspended by the FEI. However the reason why was not yet revealed.. This while her Olympic ticket is...

Official Statement of IJRC about Olympic Qualification System

We are aware of the unpleasant situation which has arisen. Many showjumping riders and others involved have made complaints, alleging it was made too easy for some riders to obtain...

The hard reality of being a groom ... education or exploitation?

The groom is a big theme this week. Earlier this week we already wrote about how much you can make as a groom (article in Dutch or French). Then we...

Swiss court explains conviction Paul Estermann

Swiss jumping rider Paul Estermann, who competed in the Olympics, World- and European Championships, was recently convicted for animal abuse. The qualified court, the Willisau-district court now has the conviction...

Late-night jumping not only a problem for grooms...

Both Bertram Allen and William Whitaker have addressed the problem of Late-night jumping to Worldofshowjumping. It is a problem for grooms they state. Some years ago we already revealed our thoughts...

Daniel Bluman welcomes newborn

Riding for Israel, Colombia's Daniel Bluman has become a father again. The show jumping rider announced the news on his social media, welcoming Eli Bluman, brother of his first born, Avi.

Argento to enjoy his competition retirement

John Whitaker's Argento (Arko III) will enjoy his competition retirement. The Z, AES and Holstein approved stallion moves to the French Studfarm Béligneux le Haras. The son of Arko III will...