Nicola Philippaerts is still beaming following his recent victory at the Indoor Belgian Championship in Mechelen. "This is the first time I’ve won a class here in Mechelen," he shares....
A new talent is shining in the world of showjumping: 20-year-old Irish rider Tim Brennan. This year marked a breakthrough season for him, with five wins in Longines Ranking classes,...
In the atmospheric Nekkerhal at Jumping Mechelen, 21-year-old Dutch top rider Kristy Snepvangers is enjoying a strong weekend. After a nervous start on Friday, where she finished 29th in the...
Rolex Ter Leydonck is not only the horse with whom Nicola Philippaerts claimed the Belgian indoor title at Jumping Mechelen. Behind that championship round lies a story that began with...
In Genèva Tim Brennan impressed in the U25 Grand Prix. The 20-year-old Irish rider marks 2025 as a breakthrough season for him, with five wins in Longines Ranking classes, team...
American show jumper Kent Farrington concludes the year as world number one. Including Geneva, Farrington jumped to victory in no fewer than nine CSI5* Grands Prix, accounting for approximately €2.5...
All three of his children are now prominent figures on the international equestrian stage. At the heart of this powerhouse family is 57-year-old Leon Thijssen and his partner Dorien. Together,...
In London, the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup, presented by Agria, once again set the stage for a 1.60m World Cup qualifier where the smallest details made the difference. After...
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Last weekend, Leon Brutsaert made his CSI5* debut in Geneva. The 21-year-old Belgian immediately caught everyone's eye! "Geneva was truly a unique experience," Brutsaert says. "In my opinion, it’s the...
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