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Edwina Tops-Alexander's former Grand Prix horse, Socrates (30) passed away! "You gave us more than we could ever hope for!"

Australian rider Edwina Tops-Alexander has announced the passing of her former Grand Prix horse, Socrates (Darco x Chin Chin, ex. Socrates vd Padenborre). Socrates reached the age of 30.  

Marc Van Dijck, The Architect Behind the Rise of Gilles Thomas! "It seems an easy job, but a lot of work is involved!"

A "banner year" is perhaps an understatement for the season Gilles Thomas has enjoyed, culminating in a thunderous finale in Mechelen. With victories and podium finishes in the Global Champions...

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Gilles Thomas and Qalista DN make history in Mechelen: ‘I didn't come here for second place, I came here to win.’

The FEI Jumping World Cup in Mechelen was once again an absolute highlight of the 43rd edition of Jumping Mechelen. In front of sold-out stands and a frenzied atmosphere in...

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WOW! Gilles Thomas and Qalista DN win the World Cup in Mechelen: “FINALLY it worked!”

The World Cup leg in Mechelen just reached its climax. The course designed by Bart Vonck was like a well-balanced menu: it had everything needed. Rideability, control, and scope all...

Sophia Aurelia George triumphs in FEI Jumping Ponies’ Trophy Final in Mechelen! "I'm super proud of my pony, I didn't expect to win here!"

In Mechelen, the FEI Jumping Ponies’ Trophy Final was decided after two rounds over 1.35m. In the Table A final standings, penalties from both rounds were added together, with a...

Final day of Jumping Mechelen kicks off with CSI5* win for Koen Vereecke!

The final day of Jumping Mechelen has just officially got underway. Forty combinations lined up for an international 1.50m class. In the end, thirteen combinations advanced to an exciting jump-off,...

New Talent for Karl Cook! "From Belgium came a message about this freak of a horse..."

The Belgian rider, Kelly Cornelis, has said goodbye to her home-bred, Baloucante Di Luna. Together with the seven-year-old AES mare, Cornelis caught the spotlight on numerous occasions. "For me, Baloucante...

"She felt super today!": Petronella Andersson wins the Grand Prix in Mechelen!

The entire Nekkerhal was on the edge of its seat during tonight’s Sport Vlaanderen Grand Prix. In the 1.55m first round, only ten combinations managed to qualify for the decisive...

“Fantastic round!”: GOLD for Koen Vereecke in the CSI5* 1.45m at Jumping Mechelen!

In Mechelen, the international CSI5* 1.45m speed class was decided on pace and tight lines. Koen Vereecke topped a top five made up exclusively of Belgian and Dutch names.

Abdel Said and Quaker Brimbelles Z conquer World Cup Grand Prix in Al Ain!

While show jumping takes center stage in Mechelen, international jumping is also underway in Al Ain (UAE). Abdel Said continues his strong form in the Middle East, riding Quaker Brimbelles...

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