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David Honnet – groom of Scott Brash: “My favorite moment is late at night, when I am alone with the horses”

This week at Spruce Meadows, you can find David Honnet busy at work in the warm-up arena and the stables. At one of his favorite shows, he plays a key...

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“Working with young horses is an adventure every day”: João Victor Castro Lima on his passion and ambitions

The Brazilian show jumper João Victor Castro Aguiar Gomes De Lima has been based in Belgium for several years and is steadily building his career in international show jumping. During...

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“Finding the perfect match for a client starts with transparancy...": Jens Wawrauschek's successful approach

The current season is proving particularly successful for German show jumper Jens Wawrauschek. With strong performances at major competitions and a consistent vision for horses and training, the 43-year-old rider...

Harry Charles: “Winning is fun, but being part of a horse’s development? That’s truly beautiful!”

This past weekend, British Olympic show jumper Harry Charles competed in Lier (Belgium). “An ideal place to bring on young talents,” he explained. “Moreover, CSI2 and CSI3* competitions are essential...

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Harrie Smolders: "Monaco gets better as he ages ... it's a privilege to compete him!"

After winning the LGCT Grand Prix, Harrie Smolders brought joy to the home crowd on Sunday. "Monaco gets better year after year," Smolders said. "I’m super grateful to have this...

“The road to the top is nothing compared to the effort required to stay at the top”: Harry Charles on sports, Brexit, and breeding

He recently tied the knot with Eve Jobs, but now we see Harry Charles, driven as he is, back in the saddle. At the Azelhof in Lier, the 26-year-old British...

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Jan-Hein Swagemakers: “The care for our top horses is immense... and they deserve it”

For Jan-Hein Swagemakers, team veterinarian of the German showjumping squad, top-level sport is about more than results in the arena. “The horses are the athletes at the center of everything....

Robin Parsky: "Horse Owners Are Essential On Any Horse Show ... They Are The Horse's Biggest Fan!"

For more than a year, the Chairwoman of the Jumping Owners Club has been working to strengthen the role of owners in international show jumping. With a deep personal love...

“We are soulmates”, Emilie Conter on her bond with Portobella

Emilie Conter and her mare Portobella vd Fruitkorf (by Bamako de Muze) have achieved impressive results this year. In March, they won their first CSI5* Grand Prix in Wellington. A...

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Mario Deslauriers: “Spruce Meadows makes riders, people, and horses”

In 2025, Spruce Meadows will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary. For Canadian show jumper Mario Deslauriers, the venue is more than just a competition ground: it is a place full of...