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Donatello d'Auge back on top of WBFSH Ranking!

The new WBFSH ranking was published today. BWP horse Equitron Naxcel V(breeder: Leo Vermeiren) makes a huge impression in this new ranking by jumping from 133rd to third place. Among...

Stephan Conter: "The small breeder is our greatest asset, which is why it’s time to consider limitations on ICSI breeding!"

For years, Belgian breeding has ranked among the world's best, driven by passion, craftsmanship, and a strong tradition. However, with the rise of modern reproductive techniques such as ICSI, concern...

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Isabel De Rycker & Stijn Vandersteen: “We’re here to give young stallions real chances — and to support breeders in every way we can!”

These are challenging times for stallion owners. Stallion approvals have been generally positive — many young stallions are getting the green light — but breeding numbers vary greatly by country....

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Willem Greve: "A good horse is bred in the stable, not on paper..."

Dutch top rider Willem Greve is active at all levels of the sport. With his trademark down-to-earth attitude, Greve stands out—whether he’s competing at the highest level, attending stallion shows,...

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"The Influence of a Single Breeder Lives On Through Successful Generations... Cayman Jolly Jumper as the Embodiment of Modern Breeding!"

The thirteen-year-old SF gelding Cayman Jolly Jumper (f: Hickstead), bred by Nathalie Chevalier, has earlier this year not only won the Rolex Grand Prix at The Dutch Masters, but also...

Kees van den Oetelaar: "These days, we have true horse people and people with a nose for business! The former are building the future..."

As the breeding season kicks off, the auction season is once again reaching its peak. This year, many brothers and sisters of top horses will be offered at auctions. New...

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Investigated... This is the real cost: ET or OPU/ICSI in breeding and the price difference for your foal!

The breeding season has started, and once again the question arises... Do we go for traditional reproduction, Embryo Transfer, or OPU/ICSI? Which technique delivers the best results, and what is...

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VDL Indoctro passed away on 35 years of age!

Yesterday, visitors were still able to see the majestic stallion VDL Indoctro (Capitol I x Caletto II) during the stallion presentation at VDL Stud. Today, we received the news that...

Legendary SF stallion Jarnac has passed away at the age of 28!

The legendary stallion Jarnac has passed away at the age of 28, as reported by the French equestrian media Studforlife. The stallion competed at the 1.60m level and was also highly...

Tragic End for Top Stallion Falko de Hus

The Selle Français-approved stallion Falko de Hus (sired by Baloubet du Rouet) has tragically passed away. The ten-year-old stallion, successfully competing at the 1.60m level with François-Xavier Boudant, suffered a...