He grew up in Tilburg, studied veterinary medicine in Belgium and the United States, and eventually found his professional home in Germany. For decades, Jan-Hein Swagemakers has traveled the world...
At just 23 years old, Canadian showjumper Jonathan Ding is already a familiar name on the international stage. With nearly 50 victories, many in the competitive youngster tours, he’s a...
In the often glamorously portrayed world of international show jumping, Roy Van Beek remains remarkably down-to-earth. No loud ambitions, no rushed career leaps. For him, everything revolves around patience, craftsmanship,...
While Jos Verlooy made history with his 4th Belgian Championship title, another young Belgian talent was making waves: Niels Van Rossem. Without a doubt, his phone has been buzzing with...
Behind every ride, every ribbon, and every moment in the saddle lies a story worth sharing. Equestrian Insiders is a serie that opens the arena to those stories, told by...
“Never give up,” says Leon Thijssen firmly. It’s a mantra he passed on to his children, Mans, Sanne and Mel, and one they now embody with equal drive. The Thijssens...
Between the wide fields of East Flanders lies Stud De Mispelaere, a stable where horse welfare and quality always come first. Sigrid and Nikolas, who continue the breeding farm in...
For five generations, the Van de Vijver family has been rooted in their beautiful farm in Lochristi, Belgium. Today, it is Tom Van de Vijver who continues the tradition with...
“I think this was mainly a transition year, more of a preparation for next year,” says Olivier Philippaerts. The Belgian showjumper looks back on a busy season full of travel...
The competition has only just begun, but for Olivier the week already started on a promising note. With a new horse under the saddle, one he has only been working...
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