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Shane Sweetnam about a "work/life" balance as international showjumper! " It's not as seamless as it looks."

In the high-stakes world of international show jumping, the line between "work" and "home" doesn't just blur, it (often) disappears. Irish Olympian Shane Sweetnam, his rising-star daughter Olivia Sweetnam, and...

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Simon Delestre: "To win a Rolex Grand Slam Major, you must be at one with your horse"

Since becoming the first French rider to claim a Rolex Grand Slam Major at The Dutch Masters, Simon Delestre has cemented his place among the legends of the sport. As...

“Safety First”: Lieselot Hamerlinck on the Logistical Race to Bring 150 Horses Home from Qatar

What was supposed to be a routine flight to the season opener of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) in Doha turned into a nerve-wracking logistical race against the clock...

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Pieter Devos: "Every minute of the day, I’m thinking of my team and horses still in Doha..."

The closure of the airspace in Qatar has significant consequences for various riders, businesses, and grooms within the sector. Approximately 150 horses remain stabled in Doha, including those belonging to...

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Ben Maher: "The day I stop questioning myself, is the day I stop riding..."

He is an Olympic champion, former world number one, and the man who made history with Explosion W. Yet, Ben Maher (43) is above all a down-to-earth craftsman who knows...

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Navigating the Premium Era: The ClipMyHorse Subscription Debate and Our Proposals for a Sustainable Future

The equestrian world, a sector traditionally built on tradition and discretion, is currently facing a harsh confrontation with the laws of the modern platform economy. ClipMyHorse.TV (CMH), for years the...

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Dirk Demeersman: "Once Cicero Z got the chance to focus 100% on the sport, we were off..."

The equestrian world has said goodbye to one of its most legendary top sires, Cicero Z van Paemel. Former showjumper Dirk Demeersman continues to hold the grey stallion close to...

Horses and Riders for FEI Jumping Worldcup in Helsinki!

This week, the final leg of the FEI Longines Jumping World Cup season for the Western European League is on the agenda. The world’s top riders are gathering in Helsinki...

Willem Greve: "Criticism of our sport is fine, but when we prove the opposite, that must be accepted too!"

While the outcry over animal welfare grows louder than ever, top rider Willem Greve is hitting back hard. In an exclusive conversation, the Dutchman speaks candidly about the "finger-pointers" on...

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Jan Vermeiren: "The most important thing in trade is 'matchmaking', not making money!"

Last week, you read Part 1 of the exclusive interview with the Belgian rider, breeder, organizer, and trader. Jan Vermeiren: "In our sector, the most difficult balancing act is: keeping...

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