When you grow up in a horse family, you’re bound to inherit certain values. That’s no different for one of Belgium’s top talents: Thibeau Spits. Yet his career in the sport wasn’t written in the stars from the start — his road to the European title was one of detours, fears, and unexpected turns. "He handles stress incredibly well, but every now and then, he does need to let off steam," says his mother Kristel.

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