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Happy New Year to our +3 million unique readers!

The countdown is on ... just a few hours left and we welcome 2024! It will be a busy Olympic year in which topics like horse welfare, groom fairness, ......

Ludo Philippaerts: "My goal for 2024 is everybody to be healthy!"

The Philippaerts family looks back with satisfaction on their performance at Jumping Mechelen. “Jumping Mechelen 2023 was an incredible edition for both our family and the organization,” Ludo says.

2023 ... Jur Vrieling showed us what really matters in our sport!

2023 what year ... our sport - yet again - guaranteed some magical moments. But let us remember the solidarity. The welfare of the horses and how this starts with...

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Unveiling SmartHorse: Pioneering equine wellbeing

The timeless bond between humans and horses has evolved, transforming these majestic creatures from mere workhorses to cherished companions. As the equestrian landscape undergoes a paradigm shift, ensuring the wellbeing...

Henrik von Eckermann: "I lost some time in the turns"

Henrik von Eckermann snatched victory in the Mechelen World Cup on Saturday afternoon. Two slight slips from his Iliana (v. Cardento 933) probably cost him the victory, forcing him to...

Gregory Wathelet: "If you're not aiming for the Olympics with a horse like Bond Jamesbond, it's better to quit"

Gregory Wathelet rocked the Nekkerhal on Saturday afternoon by taking the third podium step as the best Belgian after the World Cup. To do so, he counted on Bond Jamesbond...

Petronella Andersson rewarded as Best Rider of Jumping Mechelen

This year as well, during Jumping Mechelen, one rider from the CSI5* competition was once again declared the best of the event. The title changed hands several times and ultimately...

Boyd Exell lives up to favourites role and grabs Mechelen World Cup once again

The last World Cup final scheduled today in Mechelen was the one for drivers. As usual, home riders Dries Degrieck and Glenn Geerts had descended on the Nekkerhal to give...

Christian Ahlmann: "I enjoyed the days here in Mechelen"

Christian Ahlmann just won the Mechelen World Cup with Mandato van de Neerheide (by Emerald). With their time of 34.23 seconds, the duo left behind world number one Henrik von...

Christian Ahlmann scores hattrick in World Cup Jumping Mechelen aboard of Mandato van de Neerheide

The World Cup of Mechelen did once again not disappoint! With six combinations in the jump-off, only one more than last year, it was Christian Ahlmann who secured his already...