The influential KWPN stallion Vivaldi passed away on October 21, 2025, at the age of 23. The chestnut stallion, known as the founder of the modern “V-line” in dressage breeding,...
Based in Warstein, Germany, Jens Wawrauschek has built a strong reputation through his company JW Horses, known for connecting talented showjumping horses with riders across the globe. With experience from...
Without a doubt, he’s one of the riders to watch this winter. Together with Comthago VDL (Comme il Faut x Carthago), Dutch talent Hessel Hoekstra has truly caught the eye...
“Mindset is ultimately everything,” says Joop van Uytert. Together with Janko van de Lageweg (VDL Stud) and Age Okkema (Stal de Mersken), he shared his vision on selecting young stallions,...
“We are very proud to work with these animals,” says Janou Hendrix firmly. “It’s an honor to spend every day with horses, to get to know their characters, and to...
Nicola Philippaerts confirmed his strong form of recent weeks with a brilliant victory in the five-star Grand Prix of Tryon (USA). Riding the only nine-year-old Gadget Mouch, he delivered clear...
Internationally known rider and influencer Matt Harnacke has had to say goodbye to his horse Emporio. In an emotional Instagram post, he wrote about the passing of his “once in...
Ireland’s Conor Swail has announced the retirement of his iconic showjumping partner Count Me In (Count Grannus x Sherlock Holmes), bred by Friedrich Luessmann and owned by Sandy Lupton and...
A recent study by the University of California, Davis, shows that environmental enrichment in horse stables, such as hay feeders, mirrors, and activity balls, can significantly improve the welfare of...
“It’s time to say goodbye,” says Lorenzo De Luca. “You were an amazing partner and showed your talent worldwide with clear rounds in the CSI5* LGCT Grand Prix of Shanghai,...
