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Sean Vard, groom of title defender Martin Fuchs: "The bigger the tracks, the better he jumps"

The first horse inspection took place today as the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final 2023 got underway at the CHI Health Centre in Omaha (USA). A total of 40...

Ludo Philippaerts: "Many see the glamour, few the work..."

Equestrian sports are on the rise, the level is growing tremendously.... but we sometimes forget the basics. "It's getting harder and harder to find good training for the young horses,...

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Small talk with McLain Ward's grooms: "She knows she's special, she likes the vibes of a big crowd"

Virginie Casterman and Lee McKeever, both groom of double Rolex Grand Slam-winner of the season McLain Ward, give an inside on how they experienced the past Rolex Grand Slam at...

Lauren Hough starts new chapter in career

American rider, Lauren Hough has decided to start a new chapter at the age of 45. The American joins the team of Ludger Beerbaum and Andreas Helgstrand.

Jur Vrieling: "For me the most important thing is that the horses are happy with me..."

Jur Vrieling can definitely put himself among the top of the world's best riders. But what is the secret to his success? "I always try to listen to my horses....

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Jos Lansink: "I don't know many women who get a new pair of shoes every four weeks but our horses do..."

Jos Lansink once made the statement; "You shouldn't want to be stronger than your horse, but smarter." The former Olympic rider and World Champion explains why he isn't afraid of...

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Gilles Thomas: "There can never be enough competitions to choose from"

At the World Cup Finals we will not see any Belgian riders at the start. But why is that? Is the interest fading because of too many competitions on offer...

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Rider vs. Owner; What about commission on the sale?

The next generation of riders is changing the way they work from being employed to self-employment. The reason? When it comes to trading horses, these riders often get a bonus...

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Sophie Hinners wins Grand Prix of Riesenbeck: "My goal is CHIO Aachen"

In the final of the Grand Tour, the Grand Prix of Riesenbeck, Sophie Hinners once again showed what she is made of. The 25-year-old won the international CSI2* jumping competition...

Wilm Vermeir: "It takes patience to build a relationship with a horse..."

Wilm Vermeir is, without a doubt, one of the riders to keep an eye on in 2023. The Belgian closed his 2022 with a bang and yet remains down to...

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