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Sanne Thijssen: "I knew it wouldn't be easy to beat Von Eckermann in the jump-off"

Earlier this week, Sanne Thijssen concluded the Mannheim 3* competition with an amazing victory in the Grand Prix, leaving the World nr. 1, Henrik von Eckermann, on two. We called...

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Ben Maher joins Simon Delestre, Rodrigo Pessoa and others as new Hermès Rider

With the addition of Ben Maher to the team, Hermès confirms its commitment as a saddler at the highest level of competition saddlery. With its expertise and creativity, the excellence...

AS111 provides new talent voor Cian O'Connor

There was a lot of international interest in the first edition of the AS 111 auction this season. Also Cian O'Connor showed his interest in the collection and eventually even...

Kees van den Oetelaar: "I am obsessed with the game. That's also the only reason I live my life this way"

The stories about the people behind the top horses, for example the owners, are appreciated. And rightly so, without owners there would be no top sport and equestrian events such...

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Jumping rider Paul Estermann appeals seven-year suspension

The Sanctioning Committee (SAKO) of the Swiss Equestrian Federation (SVPS) imposed a seven-year ban on jumper Paul Estermann on March 27, 2023. The latter filed a timely appeal against this...

Fiona Kashel's horse euthanized after irreparable injury during Badminton Horse Trials

At the Badminton Horse Trials, in the United Kingdom, a horse had to be euthanized after he fell on a section of the CCI5* cross country course. WSF Carthago was...

Why we euthanize horses when they break their leg...

Euthanasia in horses is a subject around which discussion often arises... Some see the good side of it, others think it is irresponsible to play God themselves. But why are...

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Rising star Hannah Serfass suffered fatal accident and passed away

Hannah Serfass was only 15 year old when she fell during a competition at Fox Lea Farms in Venice, Florida on Sunday. The United States Equestrian Federation stated that the...

Louis Koninckx: "A weekend of championships is 'hell of a job!'

For internationally renowned course builder Louis Konickx, it had been a very long time since he had built the courses for the National Championships in the Netherlands. He was therefore...

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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