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Mathilde, groom of Kevin Staut: "It is really hard if the horses, especially the ones that we know are really talented do not perform as well as they should do"

In the world of equestrian sports, grooms play a crucial role behind the scenes. They ensure that the horses are in top condition and optimally prepared for competitions at the...

Christian Kukuk: "The balance of understanding both the mental and physical aspects of your horse is what makes a great rider"

In this exclusive interview, one of the biggest names in show jumping candidly shares his journey to success, the special bond with his horse Checker 47 and the challenges of...

All-female Cannes Stars write GCL history, proving "there are no limits to what women can achieve in sport and beyond"

By winning the Global Champions League (GCL) 2024 championship at the final stage in Rabat on Friday, Cannes Stars powered by Iron Dames made equestrian history by becoming the first...

Breeders of Vice-World Champion Remco van den Uilenbos: “We want to be able to get pleasure out of every breeding product!”

Last month, Remco van het Uilenbos became Vice World Champion in the 7-year-old horses under the saddle of Mathieu Bourdeaud'Hui. Remco's impressive performance brought glory not only to the rider and...

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Karl Cook comments on U.S. selection system: No one knows exactly what criteria is being used, and that creates a lot of uncertainty”

Karl Cook, silver medalist on the team at the Paris 2024 Olympics, recently voiced strong criticism of the U.S. selection system for major championships, including the Olympics. In his popular...

Small adjustments, big impact: Santiago Varela on the LLN's new format and his approach

During the exciting final of the Longines League of Nations in Barcelona, it became apparent how small changes to the course can have a major impact on the outcome of...

Willem Greve: “Is it the job of a Grand Prix rider to train young horses?”

“The real craft, which involves passion and knowledge, is gradually disappearing from the horse world,” Willem Greve sadly observes. More and more riders see it bigger and bigger and aim...

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Katrin Eckermann: “Can you imagine the pain of a horse being taken away from you.”

“I shouldn't have continued after the first fall, but the pressure was intense”. In one of the most powerful episodes yet, the Longines Global Champions Tour is proud to announce the...

Alejandro Azorin, groom of Erynn Ballard: "In my opinion, consistency is the key!"

Eight months ago, Alejandro Azorin began as Erynn Ballard's show groom, a role in which he diligently cares for her horses and accompanies them to all competitions. Before that, he...

CSIO Spruce Meadows 'Masters' Tournament - Rider Watch

The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping returns to the iconic CSIO Spruce Meadows 'Masters' Tournament, the third Major of the calendar year, from 4 – 8 September 2024. The...