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Katrin Eckermann: “Can you imagine the pain of a horse being taken away from you.”

“I shouldn't have continued after the first fall, but the pressure was intense”. In one of the most powerful episodes yet, the Longines Global Champions Tour is proud to announce the...

Alejandro Azorin, groom of Erynn Ballard: "In my opinion, consistency is the key!"

Eight months ago, Alejandro Azorin began as Erynn Ballard's show groom, a role in which he diligently cares for her horses and accompanies them to all competitions. Before that, he...

CSIO Spruce Meadows 'Masters' Tournament - Rider Watch

The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping returns to the iconic CSIO Spruce Meadows 'Masters' Tournament, the third Major of the calendar year, from 4 – 8 September 2024. The...

André Thieme: "Riders can only achieve great things if they have a very good relationship with their horse – it is all about trust"

In this interview, André Thieme looks back on his victory at the prestigious Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen, a dream come true. He shares his experiences about the road...

Father and son Danny and Jens Nijs, Stud De Nyze: “Building a breeding farm takes knowledge, time and experience”

The Nijs family is a well-known name in top sport thanks to their breeding. Father Danny and son Jens talk about the history, challenges and successes of their breeding farm....

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Family & Sport: It’s tough but Angelica Augustsson Zanotelli explains how to find the balance

In a new Rising Above presented by Longines, Angelica Augustsson Zanotelli opens up about how she has mastered the art of balancing her passion for the sport with her dedication...

Peter Van der Waaij, Chef d'Equipe of Switzerland: "We don't have a big team, just a very strong one"

On an eventful day at the Brussels Masters, the excitement was palpable at the Nations Cup, one of the highlights of the week. Switzerland lived up to its role of...

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A plea for common sense: Sergio Alvarez Moya: “Keep it simple and leave people with knowledge and skill at the helm”

Sergio Alvarez Moya, the Spanish showjumper and Olympian, shares his insights on the current state of equestrian sports and the influence of governing bodies. In an open conversation, he expresses...

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AES Chef d'Equipe, Robbert Ehrens: “Breeding, education and training make for an internationally successful horse.”

From September 26 to 29, the WBFSH Studbook Jumping GCT will be held in Valkenswaard, where 20 studbooks will compete against each other in the WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Trophy.

Kara Chad: "In our sport, it takes a long time to put things together and develop horses to reach their best ability."

In this interview by Rolex Grand Slam, we delve into the world of a top Canadian show jumper who has grown up with the prestigious CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament...