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Behind the scenes of the GC Playoffs with show groom Yarni Van Kempen!

Anyone who followed the GC Playoffs saw the sport, the atmosphere, the arenas, and the performances of horses and riders. What the public does not see is the structure, care,...

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Mathieu Feijen: “As a foal, Lady jumped over the water hose as if it were an oxer”

In Prague, the 2025 Global Champions Tour season reached its conclusion last weekend. In the voting for ‘Horse of the Season’, the BWP mare Lady van de Haarterhoeve (Casall x...

Jos Kumps: "Our sport makes you humble, one day you're the champion, the other you can finish clear..."

At some stables, preparations for the development of young horses have already begun. In a recent interview, Willem Greve stated that he finds the shortage of riders willing to train...

[OPINION] Prague Play-Offs: “Unsportsmanship and a Hunger for Nostalgia… with Hope Thanks to Abdel Said!”

There are several ways to look at the Prague GC Play-Offs this past weekend. What’s clear is that it wasn’t just a celebration of top sport. Some critics call it...

Abdel Said: “I’m extremely proud of my mare, but disappointed in myself… it could have been even better!”

It turned out to be a brutally tough 1.65 m LGCT Super Grand Prix on Saturday evening. In it, Abdel Said impressed with the final victory! “This is surreal… I’m...

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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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