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Glenn Maes on the elimination rule: "It's a question of what is the difference between learning to ride and not being able to ride!"

In December, the IJRC met to discuss the decisions taken regarding the FEI regulations. Most discussed and in-demand change is the one concerning the extension of the power of the...

Leon Brutsaert: "Jumping Mechelen is the most beautiful indoor competition of the year ..."

Earlier this week we already shared an insight into the Jumping Mechelen experience of Belgian Junior riders Seppe Wouters and Kasper De Boeck. During this show we also spoke with...

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Belgian youth riders Seppe Wouters and Kasper De Boeck: "Jumping Mechelen is a unique experience ..."

A new year has begun and the first competitions of 2023 are already behind us. Still, we would like to look back at last year's smashing finale, Jumping Mechelen! A...

Gert-Jan Bruggink: "Doing chores is like riding a course, you have to be very precise..."

When he drives from his hometown to the CHIO Rotterdam grounds, he feels like a real outsider. The Ajax bus stayed at his stable several times, while he is a...

Dirk Demeersman: "We are experiencing a sport we will never fully master..."

Dirk Demeersman is without a doubt one of Belgium's most legendary riders. Today, he focuses more and more on his job as a trainer. One of his trainees is jumper...

Emanuele Gaudiano: "Winning the Sires of the World class really adds to the success of Crack Balou's breeding career ..."

The Italian Emanuele Gaudiano is on a roll in Mechelen. Winning yesterday's 5* Opening Class of this Christmas Jumping, the Sires of the World, seems to have ushered in a week...

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Return of Ben Maher's Explosion W scheduled for early 2023!

Ben Maher's Olympic champion, Explosion W (Chacco-Blue), last appeared in action in July at the prestigious 5* show in Aachen. Since then, the 13-year-old "natural born winner" has disappeared from the competition...

Philippaerts family battles for glory in Rolex Grand Slam Quiz

After Lorenze De Luca and Daniel Bluman tested their luck in the Rolex Grand Slam Quiz, this time it was the turn of one of the most famous families in...

McLain Ward: "I thought to myself just move forward..."

McLain Ward has claimed an extra spot in the history books with his incredible HH Azur, winning the Rolex Grand Prix in Geneva. “To win the Rolex Grand Prix of...

Henrik von Eckermann: "I gave King Edward a resting period to focus on the Rolex Top Ten!"

On Friday Henrik von Eckermann secured an amazing victory with his Belgian Warmblood horse,  King Edward in the IJRC Rolex Top Ten Finals. "It was one of my focuses after the World...