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Gilles Thomas: "It's nice that everything is starting to pay off"

With an impressive third place in the Rolex Geneva Grand Prix, 26-year-old Gilles Thomas proved once again that he and his 10-year-old stallion Ermitage Kalone are a duo to keep...

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Harrie Smolders: “I thought would it finally be the day? Monaco really deserved this victory”

History was made on Sunday evening at the Palexpo in Geneva. December 15 will forever remain in the memory of Harrie Smolders and the entire entourage of Monaco, who, as...

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Martin Fuchs: “I didn't know if it would be enough. With such riders and horses, anyone can beat you”

On Friday evening, Geneva became the scene of one of the most prestigious events in show jumping: the Rolex IJRC Top Ten Final. Swiss Martin Fuchs took victory in front...

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Henrik von Eckermann: "If you want to be in the ranking, it is not enough to have a single good performance"

Henrik von Eckermann and Steve Guerdat are two giants of modern show jumping, consistently delivering exceptional performances on the world stage. Von Eckermann, reigning world number one for 29 consecutive...

Gilles Thomas: "Ermitage Kalone is just a normal horse with an excellent character"

At just 26 years old, Belgian rider Gilles Thomas has shown wisdom and composure beyond his years, qualities mirrored in his ten-year-old stallion, Ermitage Kalone. Both young in their respective...

Mclain Ward: "I will count on Ilex in Geneva, my silver medal partner of Paris"

Mclain Ward, born 17 October 1975, has competed in three editions of the Rolex IJRC Top Ten Final (6th in 2010, 3rd in 2018 and 4th in 2022). He would...

Conor Swail: "I’m honored to ride amongst the top riders in the sport"

Conor Swail, he Irish rider who competed several times at the CHI in Geneva, is making his debut in the Rolex IJRC Top Ten 2024. Conor, born 26 November 1971,...

Shanghai Swans' Max Kühner: "We have great horses, we have great riders, so already two very good days for us"

The GCL Super Cup Semi-Final delivered an unforgettable rollercoaster of drama and emotion, setting the stage for Sunday’s hotly anticipated Final. In this electrifying knockout round and pivotal second day...

His first four-star win, her first four-star class! “Sometimes it feels like all I have to do is steer”

What an evening for Bas Moerings. In front of his own audience he grabbed his very first four-star victory. On top of that, for his partner in crime Kivinia it...

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[Across the Atlantic] Alexandra Crown: "The mental aspect of this sport is enormous"

The 29-year-old Alexandra Crown has already embarked on a remarkable journey, both literally and figuratively. Growing up in the bustling metropolis of New York, she swapped the city for a...

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