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Pénélope Leprévost leads equestrian Olympic Torch team on Omaha Beach

The journey of the Olympic torch began on Omaha Beach, where an equestrianism team relay took place with Olympic gold medallist Pénélope Leprévost as the captain. 

Grooms - but also Azelhof - remember "Icon" Jenny Ducoffre

Last week, the international equestrian world was shocked by the sudden passing of Jenny Ducoffre. Ducoffre was the groom for Belgian show jumper Jos Verlooy for many years. She won...

Behind the scenes with Ben Maher's travelling groom, Derren Lake: "You have to adapt to each horse - That's our job""

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Ben Maher's travelling groom, a dedicated professional who has spent nearly four decades caring for top show jumping horses. From humble beginnings...

Rolex sets up to unite six of the world's most prestigious equestrian shows in new 'Rolex Series'

Rolex, also known for the Rolex Grand Slam, proudly introduces the Rolex Series, a new range of events setting a new standard in the equestrian world. The prestigious competitions, including...

Ivo Campagne: "I hope, this is truly my deepest wish, that equestrian sports remain as they are now."

In the world of equestrian sports, horses are the athletes and the main characters. However, before they shine at competitions like the CHIO, many parties are involved behind the scenes....

90,000 euros for Lavallino ter Klomp offspring, on average 63,300 euros at Fences Web Auction

The eleven young show jumping horses from the Fences Web auction went under the hammer this past weekend during the CSI Bourg-en-Bresse. The top seller was the BWP bred Real...

Jos Verlooy: "The Olympics come too soon, but the European Championship 2025 is marked on the calendar!"

Multiple Belgian champion, Jos Verlooy is working on his comeback at the highest level. "My team of horses is getting me back on track to compete, but the Olympics? They...

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John MAdden announced as new Chairman of International Grooms Association!

The IGA is very proud to announce the appointment of John Madden as the Chairman of our Board of Non-Executive Directors.

Marc van Dijck: "You don't need a lot of show in the warm-up, it's in the ring where they have to show their greatness"

The most impressive victory of last weekend was undoubtedly that of Gilles Thomas and Luna van het Dennenhof during the Global Champions Tour Grand Prix in Shanghai. Luna was bred...

Updated WBFSH Rankings puts BWP and Olga vd Kruishoeve on top

At the end of the WBFSH rankings cycle, the WBFSH's breeder and studbook rankings start again from zero. Heading into the second half of our cycle, the rankings are published...