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Olivier Philippaerts announces baby news in new JUMP-OFF

In the brand new episode of JUMP-OFF, there's a special focus on Belgium's recent Olympic selection. Besides the Olympic fever, there's also a baby fever in the air as Olivier Philippaerts...

[OPINION] Back to Basics: Rediscovering our passion for equestrian sports

The Flemish equestrian federation, Paardensport Vlaanderen, has seen a decline in membership for the third consecutive year. In the summer of 2022, there were over 42,000 registered members. Last year,...

Behind the scenes with Ben Maher's travelling groom, Derren Lake: "You have to adapt to each horse - That's our job""

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Ben Maher's travelling groom, a dedicated professional who has spent nearly four decades caring for top show jumping horses. From humble beginnings...

Jos Verlooy: "The Olympics come too soon, but the European Championship 2025 is marked on the calendar!"

Multiple Belgian champion, Jos Verlooy is working on his comeback at the highest level. "My team of horses is getting me back on track to compete, but the Olympics? They...

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Are FEI actions effective for grooms? Study reveals persistent dissatisfaction in the workfield

In the bustling world of equestrian sports, grooms stand as unsung heroes behind the scenes, dedicating their expertise to the care and welfare of horses. However, recent studies shed light...

Claire Heye, equestrian steward: "I want to be the voice of the horses and protect them"

She grew up in a family with a passion for horses. She learned to ride in her own way, the old and hard way: without a saddle. Claire Heye is...

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Maikel Van Der Vleuten's Groom - Alin Seidler: "Maikel is a real horseman, he understands the horses"

Alin is certainly no stranger to the international circuit. About one year ago she started as a groom with Maikel van der Vleuten. Her career? That started about 10 years...

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Harrie Smolders awarded as 'Rider of the Year 2023'

Harrie Smolders from Lage Mierde has been elected Rider of the Year 2023 by the committee consisting of Anky van Grunsven (chairman), Ed van den Bent, Andries van den Berg,...

A new chapter unfolds: Frederike Staack joins Stephex Stables: "Horsemanship plays a major role in all success stories"

In the dynamic world of equestrian sports, transitions between stables can mark significant milestones in a rider's career. Frederike Staack, hailing from Germany, recently made waves by joining the esteemed...

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Hermés presents the fourteenth edition of the Saut Hermès

Hermès has organized the Saut Hermès at the Grand Palais since 2010 and is delighted to gather for thefourteenth year in a row, many of the world’s finest riders in...