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Rob Ehrens: “The sport isn’t worse, just different! And that’s okay, as long as we don’t forget our roots!”

In a recent episode of the 2 Man & 1 Paardenkop podcast, former Dutch national coach Rob Ehrens was a guest. He spoke critically about the current state of affairs...

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From promising cyclist to showjumper: “After 38 kilometers of running, I decided: cycling or horses, and I chose the horses”

“It took me 38 kilometers of running to decide what I wanted to do,” says 20-year-old showjumper Bart Jay Junior Vandecasteele. A half marathon plus another fifteen kilometers, that’s how...

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"Every decision makes someone happy, disappointed, or angry": Rob Ehrens on the reality of being a chef d'équipe

"A national coach is not a trainer," says Rob Ehrens firmly. "You don’t have to be a rider to know everything, but you do have to know how to bring...

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Sandra Van den Broek on Cupcake Z: “My motto remains: Never change a winning team...”

That Cupcake Z had talent was clear from the very beginning. As a foal, she already stood out for her sharpness and intelligence. “Cupcake was a very alert and lively...

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Hessel Hoekstra: "I learnerd nothing in our sport is linear, it's ups and downs!"

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...

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“You can already see it in their eyes”: how breeders Van Uytert, Van de Lageweg, and Okkema select their young talents

“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,...

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“We want to show what true horsemanship is”: Janou Hendrix on 50 years Stal Hendrix

“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...

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Thibault Philippaerts: "My biggest luck is the support of my team and family!"

Thibault Philippaerts was described on Friday as “ready for the future!” — a comment that brought a big smile to the Belgian rider’s face. “I grew up looking up to legendary...

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“Gaining experience is sometimes even more important than winning a class”: Seamus Hughes Kennedy reflects on his breakthrough year!

“When you canter into the ring and deep down you know you’re going to jump clear, there’s no better feeling.” Seamus Hughes Kennedy smiles as he says it. The 23-year-old...

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16-year-old Vice World Champion, Niels Van Rossem: ‘Once I'm in the ring, it's all about gut feeling!’

When Niels Van Rossem enters the arena, the world seems to fall silent for a moment. His gaze is focused, his posture calm. At sixteen, he radiates the maturity of...

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