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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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Gilles Thomas: "There can never be enough competitions to choose from"

At the World Cup Finals we will not see any Belgian riders at the start. But why is that? Is the interest fading because of too many competitions on offer...

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Rider vs. Owner; What about commission on the sale?

The next generation of riders is changing the way they work from being employed to self-employment. The reason? When it comes to trading horses, these riders often get a bonus...

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Sophie Hinners wins Grand Prix of Riesenbeck: "My goal is CHIO Aachen"

In the final of the Grand Tour, the Grand Prix of Riesenbeck, Sophie Hinners once again showed what she is made of. The 25-year-old won the international CSI2* jumping competition...

Wilm Vermeir: "It takes patience to build a relationship with a horse..."

Wilm Vermeir is, without a doubt, one of the riders to keep an eye on in 2023. The Belgian closed his 2022 with a bang and yet remains down to...

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Glenn Maes on the elimination rule: "It's a question of what is the difference between learning to ride and not being able to ride!"

In December, the IJRC met to discuss the decisions taken regarding the FEI regulations. Most discussed and in-demand change is the one concerning the extension of the power of the...

Leon Brutsaert: "Jumping Mechelen is the most beautiful indoor competition of the year ..."

Earlier this week we already shared an insight into the Jumping Mechelen experience of Belgian Junior riders Seppe Wouters and Kasper De Boeck. During this show we also spoke with...

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Belgian youth riders Seppe Wouters and Kasper De Boeck: "Jumping Mechelen is a unique experience ..."

A new year has begun and the first competitions of 2023 are already behind us. Still, we would like to look back at last year's smashing finale, Jumping Mechelen! A...

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...

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