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“Top sport horses deserve the same care as top athletes”: Team veterinarian Jan-Hein Swagemakers on the mental health of horses

He grew up in Tilburg, studied veterinary medicine in Belgium and the United States, and eventually found his professional home in Germany. For decades, Jan-Hein Swagemakers has traveled the world...

Equestrian Insiders Part 2: Get to know Nando De Miranda

Behind every ride, every ribbon, and every moment in the saddle lies a story worth sharing. Equestrian Insiders is a serie that opens the arena to those stories, told by...

“We all want to win, but we grant each other success”: the Thijssens dominate on Moroccan soil!

“Never give up,” says Leon Thijssen firmly. It’s a mantra he passed on to his children, Mans, Sanne and Mel, and one they now embody with equal drive. The Thijssens...

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“We build step by step towards quality”: the story behind Stud De Mispelaere

Between the wide fields of East Flanders lies Stud De Mispelaere, a stable where horse welfare and quality always come first. Sigrid and Nikolas, who continue the breeding farm in...

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“It’s a transition year, but next year I really want to peak”: Olivier Philippaerts reflects on a challenging season

“I think this was mainly a transition year, more of a preparation for next year,” says Olivier Philippaerts. The Belgian showjumper looks back on a busy season full of travel...

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Olivier Philippaerts on the first Belgian Championship qualifier: "Not my fastest horse, but today was a fantastic round!"

The competition has only just begun, but for Olivier the week already started on a promising note. With a new horse under the saddle, one he has only been working...

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“You always need a plan A, B and C”: Skye Higgin returns to the ring after her pregnancy

Just a few months after the birth of her son, Skye Higgin is already making an impression on the international show jumping circuit again. In Lier, she rode Fly For...

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NEW! Equestrian Insiders: Talks with Nando De Miranda

Behind every ride, every ribbon, and every moment in the saddle lies a story worth sharing. Equestrian Talks is a brand-new series that opens the arena to those stories, told...

“Working with young horses is an adventure every day”: João Victor Castro Lima on his passion and ambitions

The Brazilian show jumper João Victor Castro Aguiar Gomes De Lima has been based in Belgium for several years and is steadily building his career in international show jumping. During...

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“Finding the perfect match for a client starts with transparancy...": Jens Wawrauschek's successful approach

The current season is proving particularly successful for German show jumper Jens Wawrauschek. With strong performances at major competitions and a consistent vision for horses and training, the 43-year-old rider...

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