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Nelson Pessoa: “Young horse classes should never turn into a steeplechase”

Nelson Pessoa, a true legend in the world of equestrian sports, made his mark both as a rider and as a trainer. The Brazilian icon shared his thoughts on a...

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Mathieu Bourdeaud’Hui: “You have to stay fresh, both mentally and physically... and don’t forget — your horse needs to feel good too!”

Belgium’s young talent pool in equestrian sports is impressive — and Mathieu Bourdeaud’hui is one of the standout names. For several years, he’s been turning heads with consistent performances, but...

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Oops, Caught on Camera at a Show – and Now It's Online Forever?! Can They Refuse to remove your footage?

We’ve all been there… You enter a show with a young or inexperienced horse. The goal? Build connection, gain trust, and collect valuable experience. But things don’t go as planned...

Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann: "True success isn't measured in podium placings, but in building partnerships with my horses!"

Together with the support of Iron Dames, Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann continues her confirmation on the top of the world. With the new Longines Ranking to be published next week, the...

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[NXTGEN] Leon Brutsaert: “I still remember my first lesson; I got kicked by a young horse, broke my arm, and wasn't allowed to ride for a while…”

The team from Paardensport Vlaanderen spoke with Leon Brutsaert and his trainer, former Belgian champion Lieven Devos. Phrases like “There’s never a reason to get carried away” and “Leon isn’t...

Willem Greve: “It hurts that Gerard Korbeld didn’t get to witness this championship…”

The morning after winning his third national title, Willem Greve was already back in the saddle. “My first title was a milestone—a dream come true! I’m forever grateful to the late...

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Stephan Conter: "The small breeder is our greatest asset, which is why it’s time to consider limitations on ICSI breeding!"

For years, Belgian breeding has ranked among the world's best, driven by passion, craftsmanship, and a strong tradition. However, with the rise of modern reproductive techniques such as ICSI, concern...

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This was 12 weeks Winter Equestrian Festival: "Average age of competing horses rises, while Emilie Conter surprised magically!"

In a recent interview with Paarden Gazet, Rodrigo Pessoa left no room for doubt: Wellington is the new winter base for Europe's show jumping elite. "In recent years, Wellington has...

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Isabel De Rycker & Stijn Vandersteen: “We’re here to give young stallions real chances — and to support breeders in every way we can!”

These are challenging times for stallion owners. Stallion approvals have been generally positive — many young stallions are getting the green light — but breeding numbers vary greatly by country....

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Jur Vrieling: "Love for horses drives the professionals in our industry!"

Jur Vrieling has been a permanent fixture on the Dutch show jumping team for many years. Throughout his career, many top stallions have competed under his saddle. Despite several transfers,...

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