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Theo Ploegmakers: "Rules are necessary. While riders possess a great deal of knowledge, they do not always know 'best'!"

In a press release, EEF President Theo Ploegmakers responded to the controversy surrounding the FEI rule on noseband tightness. "It is the FEI's responsibility to prioritize horse welfare and to...

Eric Van der Vleuten: "A rider's most important trait is self-criticism!"

Sharing your passion with your son is unique; practicing your passion at the highest level and sharing it is exceptional. Dutch show jumper Eric van der Vleuten is a prime...

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Pieter Devos: "The only advice that counts ... never stop believing !"

Pieter Devos is undoubtedly one of Belgium's key riders. Earlier this week, he was honored as the winner of the national showjumping ranking in Belgium. Today, Devos seems more ready...

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Willem Greve: "X-rays is one, but the horses' history is two..."

A lot has been written about the challenges surrounding medical examinations in equestrian sports. In the past, horses were simply categorized after an examination: rejected, perfectly healthy, or approved for...

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Willem Greve: "I hate it when people try horses to see what they can’t do..."

Willem Greve has started the new year and is leaving behind the disappointment of the Olympic Games in Paris. "At the moment, I don't set any goals; I just want...

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Irene Verheul, Director of Jumping Amsterdam: "You are only as good as your last competition! That's why innovation is important..."

The countdown has officially begun. While show jumping takes center stage in Leipzig, preparations for next week in Amsterdam are in full swing! Irene Verheul is having stressful days. "The...

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Belgium rides high into the Longines League of Nations™ 2025! "Our teamspirit is remarkable!"

Belgium has officially secured its place in the Longines League of Nations™ 2025 series, finishing sixth in the 2024 rankings with 12,128 points, just shy of Germany’s 12,311. With a...

Emma Marlowe: "If you want to do something, you can do it. As long as you believe in yourself."

It’s a rather rainy morning when we meet Emma Marlowe, a talented American showjumper who has made a name for herself in the international equestrian scene in recent years. Emma's...

Sanne Thijssen: "The beauty of Con Quidam? We never expected anything from him, but we got everything!"

Sanne Thijssen has recently started working independently. "I want to expand my own stable without getting in the way of my family," says the equestrian. "For me, Con Quidam was...

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Willem Greve: "If you want to breed a good jumping horse, it starts with knowing your mare!"

These days, there’s a lot of focus on horse welfare. Our industry has been under scrutiny for a while and is often criticized by outsiders, many of whom are uninformed....

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