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Course walk with McLain Ward: "This is what I pay attention to!"

"A course walk is hugely important. It's your only chance to get to know the opportunities and pitfalls of your round," McLain says. "This is what you definitely need to...

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Willem Greve: "It bothers me that the real breeder is pushed away by the commercial breeders."

Willem Greve showed once again last Sunday that, with his feet on the ground, he definitely has his place at the top of the world. The rider performs at all...

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How to ride from inside leg to outside rein

Inside leg to outside rein… it’s the holy grail of horse riding! And it’s definitely something an instructor has told you at some point.In fact, loads of riders and instructors...

Ludo Philippaerts: "Put your horses in the field, that's the best thing there is ..."

Some time ago we were guests of the Philippaerts family in Oudsbergen. We had a chat with the pater familias, Ludo Philippaerts, about his career and outlook on the sport....

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Gregory Wathelet: "We have to show the world our strong bond with our horses"

Horse welfare is the word overshadowing our sports these days. Yet that doesn't have to be negative. Belgium's Top Equestrian, Gregory Wathelet realizes more than ever that the presence of...

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Small talk with McLain Ward's grooms: "She knows she's special, she likes the vibes of a big crowd"

Virginie Casterman and Lee McKeever, both groom of double Rolex Grand Slam-winner of the season McLain Ward, give an inside on how they experienced the past Rolex Grand Slam at...

Jos Lansink: "I don't know many women who get a new pair of shoes every four weeks but our horses do..."

Jos Lansink once made the statement; "You shouldn't want to be stronger than your horse, but smarter." The former Olympic rider and World Champion explains why he isn't afraid of...

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Gert-Jan Bruggink: "Doing chores is like riding a course, you have to be very precise..."

When he drives from his hometown to the CHIO Rotterdam grounds, he feels like a real outsider. The Ajax bus stayed at his stable several times, while he is a...

Dirk Demeersman: "We are experiencing a sport we will never fully master..."

Dirk Demeersman is without a doubt one of Belgium's most legendary riders. Today, he focuses more and more on his job as a trainer. One of his trainees is jumper...

Implanted Embryos are still a worthwhile investment with an average 12% 'return of investment'

The importance of breeding has become tremendously clear in recent years. The combination of performing stallions with proven maternal lines has proven itself in the sport. Thanks to embryo transplantation...