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Rodrigo Pessoa: "The sport has evolved significantly with a lot of technology that helps you move forward, but the foundation remains the same! Respect your horse..."

In 2004, he became Olympic champion in Athens. He won several Olympic team bronze medals and competed in numerous other championships. Rodrigo Pessoa—just like his father, Nelson—is a true icon...

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Jos Lansink: "If I had to live my life over again, I wouldn’t change a thing!"

Last year, Jos Lansink decided to focus more on his own stable. Lansink is the epitome of equestrian knowledge and expertise. In the 1990s, he was at the top for...

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Wout-Jan Van der Schans: "Every Nations Cup is very special, and when you ride for your country, you give everything you have..."

The time is almost here—on February 15, the Longines League of Nations™️ 2025 kicks off. The first leg will take place in Abu Dhabi. Wout-Jan is busy. He is the...

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Dani G Waldman: "Are Nations Cups really the favorites of show jumpers?"

Dani G Waldman has once again prepared an analysis of last week's CSI5* competitions. "Two CSI5* events, with top riders at the start, but also too many clear rounds and...

[NXTGEN] Mathieu Bourdeaud'Hui: "I always try to listen to my horses, they decide pace ..."

The year 2024 was a year full of highlights for Belgian young rider Mathieu Bourdeaud’hui. In Mechelen, he drew attention with Oscar the Homage (Quint vh Maarlo) in the CSI5*...

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Martin Fuchs: "I'm extremely grateful to have a horse like Conner Jei!"

Martin Fuchs (SUI) produced two flawless rounds of jumping to take victory in the penultimate leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League staged in Bordeaux (FRA)...

Ben Maher: "If your groundwork is solid, the warm-up is exactly what it should be—keeping your horse relaxed..."

This week, the CSI5* action takes center stage in Wellington. Year after year, more and more top riders are finding their way to Florida. "The biggest advantage here? You have...

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Kevin Jochems: "As an independent rider, it is a logistical challenge to compete at the highest level!"

As the World Cup season comes to an end, anticipation is building for the start of the Nations Cup season. The second year of the League of Nations is just...

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Theo Ploegmakers: "Rules are necessary. While riders possess a great deal of knowledge, they do not always know 'best'!"

In a press release, EEF President Theo Ploegmakers responded to the controversy surrounding the FEI rule on noseband tightness. "It is the FEI's responsibility to prioritize horse welfare and to...

Eric Van der Vleuten: "A rider's most important trait is self-criticism!"

Sharing your passion with your son is unique; practicing your passion at the highest level and sharing it is exceptional. Dutch show jumper Eric van der Vleuten is a prime...

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