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David Honnet – groom of Scott Brash: “My favorite moment is late at night, when I am alone with the horses”

This week at Spruce Meadows, you can find David Honnet busy at work in the warm-up arena and the stables. At one of his favorite shows, he plays a key...

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“Working with young horses is an adventure every day”: João Victor Castro Lima on his passion and ambitions

The Brazilian show jumper João Victor Castro Aguiar Gomes De Lima has been based in Belgium for several years and is steadily building his career in international show jumping. During...

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There is no better place where I would have wanted to win my first five-star Grand Prix: Nina Mallevaey on her victory in the Rolex Grand Prix!

The Rolex Grand Prix at the Brussels Masters had a fairytale ending this weekend: young French rider Nina Mallevaey won her very first five-star Grand Prix. In an exciting jump-off,...

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Harry Charles: “Winning is fun, but being part of a horse’s development? That’s truly beautiful!”

This past weekend, British Olympic show jumper Harry Charles competed in Lier (Belgium). “An ideal place to bring on young talents,” he explained. “Moreover, CSI2 and CSI3* competitions are essential...

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“The road to the top is nothing compared to the effort required to stay at the top”: Harry Charles on sports, Brexit, and breeding

He recently tied the knot with Eve Jobs, but now we see Harry Charles, driven as he is, back in the saddle. At the Azelhof in Lier, the 26-year-old British...

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“We are soulmates”, Emilie Conter on her bond with Portobella

Emilie Conter and her mare Portobella vd Fruitkorf (by Bamako de Muze) have achieved impressive results this year. In March, they won their first CSI5* Grand Prix in Wellington. A...

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Richard Vogel: “My greatest motivation comes from frustration...”

The German show jumper, Richard Vogel, continues to ride (sportively) on cloud nine… Month after month, Vogel keeps making headlines. His stallion, United Touch S, certainly plays a major role...

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Thibeau Spits: "Handling stress and composure can definitely be learned… it’s a matter of training, training, and training!"

When you grow up in a horse family, you’re bound to inherit certain values. That’s no different for one of Belgium’s top talents: Thibeau Spits. Yet his career in the...

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Marlon Zanotelli: "Our office is always open ... being at the show, watching others you constantly learn!"

The Brazilian is known for his eye for detail in the arena and, in an open conversation, shares how he deals with mental pressure, training, and self-doubt. "Your brain is...

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Willem Greve: “Horsemanship is a foundation, something I learned from my father.”

Reigning Dutch champion Willem Greve continues to openly share his views on breeding, sport, and the values he upholds in international show jumping. With a passion that goes back to...

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