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WOAH-IHSC proposes Assessment on Risk of Climate Change on Spreading of Infectious Equine Diseases

The International Horse Sport Confederation (IHSC) held its 2023 General Assembly on 8 December in the Happy Valley Clubhouse, Hong Kong. The General Assembly was led by the IHSC President,...

Bryan Balsiger adds two champion horses to his team

Bryan Balsiger welcomes two experienced horses, Ermindo W and Quintino 9, both fourteen years old, to his stable. These horses have participated in major championships in recent years, such as...

Swedish Jumping Squads announced!

The Swedish federation has announced the horses and riders that will be part of their national teams, ahead to the Olympics in Paris.

Henrik von Eckermann: “Vlaanderens Kerstjumping is special to me. I won my first World Cup here.”

Many international legends prefer to spend the holiday season nowhere else but at Jumping Mechelen. The most prominent name among them is Henrik Von Eckermann (SWE): the current world number...

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FEI sets strict criteria for participation of Russian and Belarusian Athletes, Horses and Officials in FEI Events

The FEI Board has approved a list of criteria and conditions that Russian and Belarusian Athletes, FEI registered Support Personnel, Horse Owners and Officials must fulfil in order to be...

Defending champions Wilm Vermeir and IQ Van't Steentje ready for Mechelen: "I wouldn't want to ride this World Cup with any other horse."

December 30, 2022: What a magical moment. The Jumping Mechelen audience erupts as Wilm Vermeir and IQ van't Steentje race flawlessly through the jump-off of the Longines FEI World Cup...

FEI's Key Event Requirements launched to keep an eye on standards across events

The FEI will launch Key Event Requirements (KER) on January 1, 2024. The KER counts for all FEI events and consists of fourteen requirements addressing areas such as biosecurity, stabling,...

Matthew Sampson rewarded as 'Leading Rider' at London International Horse Show 2023

As the prizes for the London Grand Prix were handed out, Matthew Sampson also had to come forward as he was rewarded as the Leading Rider at the London International...

Wilm Vermeir: "I've watched the jump-off of the World Cup in Mechelen 2022 a thousand times already!"

Will he win the World Cup again for his home crowd in Mechelen this year? "Last year, I got the idea to treat the thicker course just as a practice...

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Jos Kumps: "The first step in horsemanship? Realize you should be grateful the horse allows you to sit on its back!"

Jos Kumps is not only known as the trainer of top sporthorses but also riders. "Weather I like it or not, that won't change the fact there are just to...