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Augustsson-Zanotelli Stables merges with the Ashford Group

Marlon Modolo Zanotelli and Angelica Augustsson-Zanotelli built their careers and had many successful years as riders at Ashford Farm. In 2016, the couple decided to start their own stable in...

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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Farewell to Fusain du Defey (31): A great loss for breeding

On Sept. 6, Fusain du Defey, a respected Anglo-Arab stallion, passed away at the age of 31. The last years of his life he enjoyed a well-deserved peaceful old age...

Former Jumping Rider Eric Willems Geeromsz loses leg because of carnivorous bacteria

Former International showjumping rider, Eric Willems Geeromsz (NED) has lost a leg and is still fighting for his life, because of an African carnivorous bacteria infection. Geeromsz is currently living...

Farewell to tophorse Cheppetta

Kevin Staut's former top horse, Cheppetta (Chepetto), has passed away at the age of 16. Owner, Virginie Couperie Eiffel, announced the news on social media. Together with Staut, the mare...

Farewell to Mr. Blue Sky UK

British show jumper Guy Williams has paid a moving tribute to his horse, Mr. Blue Sky. Under Williams, the 15-year-old gelding by Chacco-Blue achieved the highest branch of the sport.

End of partnership between Pius Schwizer and Ecuries Les Verdets

After a year of intense collaboration, Ecuries Les Verdets announces the end of their partnership with Pius Schwizer. This collaboration, marked by remarkable successes and a memorable 2023-2024 season, is...

Elise van den Brande (Van 't Ruytershof) : "I'm ambitious and like to continue my dads work..."

't Ruytershof is well-represented at the top of our sport, with amongst others Messi van 't Ruytershof and now sold Le Blue Diamond van 't Ruytershof. The foundation of this...

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Trevor Breen is back in the saddle after fall at Hamburger Derby

After his bad fall at the Longines Grand Prix of the Hamburger Derby in May, Trevor Breen is back in the saddle!

Peter Van der Waaij, Chef d'Equipe of Switzerland: "We don't have a big team, just a very strong one"

On an eventful day at the Brussels Masters, the excitement was palpable at the Nations Cup, one of the highlights of the week. Switzerland lived up to its role of...

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