What started as a casual holiday ride on a family horse has grown into a full-blown career at the top of international show jumping. Today, Belgian rider Niels Fockaert (30) is a familiar face at national and international competitions, with his trusted stallion Chacco Me Biolley by his side. But behind the success lies a story of perseverance, sacrifice, and quiet determination.

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