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Devidanga SW Z, the rising star of Niels Bruynseels! “The focus is still on gaining experience...”

It seems that Niels Bruynseels has a new superstar under the saddle: Devidanga SW Z (Dominator Z x Numero Uno). In May, Bruynseels took over the reins of the 9-year-old...

“You can already see it in their eyes”: how breeders Van Uytert, Van de Lageweg, and Okkema select their young talents

“Mindset is ultimately everything,” says Joop van Uytert. Together with Janko van de Lageweg (VDL Stud) and Age Okkema (Stal de Mersken), he shared his vision on selecting young stallions,...

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“We want to show what true horsemanship is”: Janou Hendrix on 50 years Stal Hendrix

“We are very proud to work with these animals,” says Janou Hendrix firmly. “It’s an honor to spend every day with horses, to get to know their characters, and to...

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16-year-old Vice World Champion, Niels Van Rossem: ‘Once I'm in the ring, it's all about gut feeling!’

When Niels Van Rossem enters the arena, the world seems to fall silent for a moment. His gaze is focused, his posture calm. At sixteen, he radiates the maturity of...

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Donatello d'Auge and Selle Français top the 2025 WBFSH Ranking!

Just like in 2023, Susana Epaillard’s homebred Donatello d’Auge (Jarnac x Hello Pierville) leads the WBFSH Jumping Ranking. The French Selle Français studbook remains the undisputed number one for the...

Farewell to top stallion Chacoon Blue

At the age of 16, the important show jumping sire at the Schockemöhle stallion station sadly had to be put down. Despite all the efforts of the vets and grooms,...

“We build step by step towards quality”: the story behind Stud De Mispelaere

Between the wide fields of East Flanders lies Stud De Mispelaere, a stable where horse welfare and quality always come first. Sigrid and Nikolas, who continue the breeding farm in...

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Tom Van De Vijver: "the pedigree should never become more important than the horse itself..."

For five generations, the Van de Vijver family has been rooted in their beautiful farm in Lochristi, Belgium. Today, it is Tom Van de Vijver who continues the tradition with...

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Toulayna dominates Z-Ranking as breeders are honored in Lanaken!

At Studbook Zangersheide, breeder recognition takes center stage. To make their dedication and achievements visible worldwide, the Z-Ranking was introduced a few years ago. This ranking highlights the international results...

Breeder Filip Van Hul: "The story of Ping Pong began 30 years ago…"

A horse’s pinto coat doesn’t have to be a barrier to a show jumping career – and no one proves that better than Ping Pong van de Lentamel (Emerald Van...