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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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Jérôme Guery: "Happy Great Britain V is back on this level and ready for more!"

Today Belgium's Jérôme Guery impressed with a 1.50m CSI3* Grand Prix victory in Oliva. “Great Britain has been with me a for a long time,” Guery – a familiar face...

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Harrie Smolders: "Teaching brings me a lot of self-reflection! It makes me a better rider..."

You can undoubtedly call him one of the most consistent showjumpers in the world. Having been associated with Axel Verlooy's stable for many years, the Belgians consider him partly Belgian,...

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Jos Lansink: "It is important breeders also know what a sport horse must be able to do..."

The stallions showed themselves at the KWPN inspection. On the sidelines, you could spot many experts, including Henk van de Broek and Jos Lansink. "Everything starts with a good mare,"...

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Kent Farrington: "Don't copy anyone, be the best version of yourself!"

There have been some changes in Kent Farrington’s stables, yet the American rider remains strong at the top of the world. Although not born into the equestrian world, he has...

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Imagine awarded as horse of the year: "I always knew he is special, but suddenly everything changed so fast..."

Imagine (Cassini Gold x Lord Z) has not only changed the life of rider Kim Emmen but even more so that of Conny Viscaal. Earlier, Wout-Jan van der Schans already...

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Caroline De Laet: "With horses you focus on a longterm partnership! I's important to communicate that with the owners"

 "I didn't expect to be interesting enough for an interview in de Paarden Gazet," says Caroline De Laet with a laugh as she sits down with a warm cup of...

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Marc Houtzager: "Dante is 17, I'm 54 ... we’re golden oldies!"

Marc Houtzager delivered a remarkable finale in the World Cup of Amsterdam. "Winning in front of your compatriots ... believe me, the crowd really motivated me!" Houtzager said afterward. "My...

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Pieter Devos: "Jarina J did everything in her power, to remain faultless!"

On Saturday, Pieter Devos won the CSI5* 1.60m Grand Prix of Amsterdam. After a masterful jump-off, he left the competition behind. "The atmosphere was incredible today," says Pieter Devos.