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Marc Van Dijck, The Architect Behind the Rise of Gilles Thomas! "It seems an easy job, but a lot of work is involved!"

A "banner year" is perhaps an understatement for the season Gilles Thomas has enjoyed, culminating in a thunderous finale in Mechelen. With victories and podium finishes in the Global Champions...

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Gilles Thomas and Qalista DN make history in Mechelen: ‘I didn't come here for second place, I came here to win.’

The FEI Jumping World Cup in Mechelen was once again an absolute highlight of the 43rd edition of Jumping Mechelen. In front of sold-out stands and a frenzied atmosphere in...

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Pauluis wins Mechelen World Cup Freestyle with 82.975% ahead of Verboomen! "I had already super feeling and today he was really dancing with me under the saddle"

The FEI Dressage World Cup Freestyle at Jumping Mechelen once again brought top-level dressage to the Nekkerhal. In a strong field, the Belgian combinations made their mark emphatically, with victory...

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Kristy Snepvangers at Jumping Mechelen: “I enjoy the long road, from zero to the Grand Prix.”

In the atmospheric Nekkerhal at Jumping Mechelen, 21-year-old Dutch top rider Kristy Snepvangers is enjoying a strong weekend. After a nervous start on Friday, where she finished 29th in the...

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Stijn Stevens: “The story of Rolex Ter Leydonck reflects everything we stand for: a passion for trading, breeding and sport.”

Rolex Ter Leydonck is not only the horse with whom Nicola Philippaerts claimed the Belgian indoor title at Jumping Mechelen. Behind that championship round lies a story that began with...

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Tim Brennan: "I can watch five-star combinations all day! There's so much to learn..."

In Genèva Tim Brennan impressed in the U25 Grand Prix.  The 20-year-old Irish rider marks 2025 as a breakthrough season for him, with five wins in Longines Ranking classes, team...

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Lillie Keenan: “I want to be a better ambassador for the sport”

USA's Lillie Keenan looks back on her impressive year and shares her vision for equestrian sport. “Education will always help, no matter what your passion is,” she says, as she...

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Sentower Park seeks additional investors: "We want to grow significantly; the construction of the new hotel will put us on the map even more!"

Sentower Park is searching for a strategic partner to facilitate further expansion, a move the shareholders have proactively announced. "We have just completed the construction of our permanent stables; now...

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Leon Thijssen: "Keeping all the children happy while keeping the business running... it’s a real game of chess!"

All three of his children are now prominent figures on the international equestrian stage. At the heart of this powerhouse family is 57-year-old Leon Thijssen and his partner Dorien. Together,...

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Denise Moriarty, groom to Kent Farrington! "I couldn't live in a world without horses..."

American show jumper Kent Farrington concludes the year as world number one. Including Geneva, Farrington jumped to victory in no fewer than nine CSI5* Grands Prix, accounting for approximately €2.5...

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