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Peter Bollen: "The demands of riders and the FEI weigh heavily on the organization"

During the first edition of Equiforum, held in Belgium, an open discussion was organized involving Tim Hadaway, Peter Bollen, Glenn Maes, and François Mathy Jr. "The biggest challenge for organizers?...

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Claire Heye, equestrian steward: "I want to be the voice of the horses and protect them"

She grew up in a family with a passion for horses. She learned to ride in her own way, the old and hard way: without a saddle. Claire Heye is...

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Maikel Van Der Vleuten's Groom - Alin Seidler: "Maikel is a real horseman, he understands the horses"

Alin is certainly no stranger to the international circuit. About one year ago she started as a groom with Maikel van der Vleuten. Her career? That started about 10 years...

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Willem Greve: "I still can't believe what just happened, dreams do come true!"

Willem Greve didn't quite know what had happened to him afterwards, that much was clear. The usually outspoken Dutchman couldn't find the right words. The second and third-place finishers also...

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Louis Koninckx: "What is interesting, each nationality has a different idea about what makes ‘good sport’."

This week Dutch course builder, Louis Koninckx is designing the challenging courses for the CSI5* riders at the Rolex Grand Prix in 's Hertogenbosch. "Every year when I start designing...

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From abrupt end of her pony career to winning the Six Bars: Tabitha Kyle is up and running again!

Seventeen-year-old Tabitha Kyle from Great Britain claimed victory last week in the Six Bars event in Vejer De La Frontera. "I didn't train for it at home. In fact, I...

François Mathy Jr: "We aim to involve more and more young horsemen to be protagonists of our sport."

With the start of the new year, the projects and commitments of the IJRC, which were put in the spotlight during the annual assembly in Geneva at the beginning of...

Abdel Said: "A strong breeding program is one where passion priors over profit!"

Abdel Said has been living in Belgium for several years now. Passionate about horses and the sport, the always cheerful Said is optimistic about the future. "I strongly believe in...

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Unveiling Legacy - Groom Greg DeBie: "The more Legacy is in the game, the better she is."

In the illustrious world of equestrian sports, tales of partnership between rider and horse often steal the spotlight. Yet, behind every victorious stride lies the dedication and expertise of an...

United Touch S: "He just had something special. I could never discover something negative about him"

The dam line of United Touch S is based on the memorable Olympic winner Classic Touch (Caletto II – Sevada x Landgraf I, Stamm 4025, breeder: Hans-Werner Ritters). Ridden by...