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Marriët Smit-Hoekstra: “My family remains my priority! I love being at home because I want to be a good mother!”

In Maastricht, Marriët Smit-Hoekstra beams as if it were her first major victory ever. One hand in the air, a smile that lights up the entire arena: the joy radiates...

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Jérôme Guery: "Being a good rider is no longer enough, you have to become an entrepreneur"

"Being a good rider is no longer enough today," says Jérôme Guery. "You also have to be an entrepreneur, with an open vision on sport, breeding, and trade." While he...

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“I still have big dreams”: Laura Kraut marks her 60th birthday!

On her 60th birthday, Laura Kraut stands as one of the defining figures of modern showjumping. Still competing at the very highest level, she continues to inspire riders across generations....

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Equestrian Insiders Part 4: Nando De Miranda’s key lessons

Behind every ride, every ribbon, and every moment in the saddle lies a story worth sharing. Equestrian Insiders is a serie that opens the arena to those stories, told by...

Jules Van Hoydonck: "My family is my foundation... !"

“Winning the World Cup in Mechelen, that’s my dream,” says 23-year-old Belgian show jumper Jules Van Hoydonck, still savoring his five-star victory in Oslo. “I didn’t feel that it was...

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Jennifer Hochstaedter: "Moeboetoe is completely in harmony with me..."

On Saturday, Jennifer Hochstaedter impressed with Moeboete vd Roshoeve (Der Senaat 111, breeder: De Roshoeve) in the 1.50m CSI5-W presented by Ego 7*!  “Moeboetoe is completely in harmony with me,” said...

Maverick Van Lent: “In this job, you need to understand people just as well as horses”

Maverick Van Lent belongs to a generation that approaches the sport not only as a rider, but also as a manager. “It’s not a pony camp,” he says firmly. “If...

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Richard Vogel: "We have very high hopes for Gangster Montdesir!"

Richard Vogel impressed on Friday winning the Longines Grand Prix in Lyon! “Gangster and I are quite a new pair. This is only our third competition together. Even though he’s...

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“He’s already further than I was at his age”: Three generations of Van Rossem reflect on a remarkable year

“Becoming vice world champion with your grandson is something you can’t plan,” says a proud Emile Van Rossem. With three medals in one season, gold at the Belgian Championships, bronze...

Rob Ehrens: “The sport isn’t worse, just different! And that’s okay, as long as we don’t forget our roots!”

In a recent episode of the 2 Man & 1 Paardenkop podcast, former Dutch national coach Rob Ehrens was a guest. He spoke critically about the current state of affairs...

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