“Never give up,” says Leon Thijssen firmly. It’s a mantra he passed on to his children, Mans, Sanne and Mel, and one they now embody with equal drive. The Thijssens...
Between the wide fields of East Flanders lies Stud De Mispelaere, a stable where horse welfare and quality always come first. Sigrid and Nikolas, who continue the breeding farm in...
On the eve of the winter season, British show jumper Scott Brash can already look back on a rewarding year. The Brit collected nearly €2,400,000 in prize money this season....
For five generations, the Van de Vijver family has been rooted in their beautiful farm in Lochristi, Belgium. Today, it is Tom Van de Vijver who continues the tradition with...
“He suffered a neurological issue after an accident as a three-year-old, but it never held him back,” said an emotional Eoin Brennan about his horse Augustus Z. On Sunday, the...
“I actually only do this with my father. It’s not such a big team, but I’m very happy,” smiled Max van de Poll after his surprise world title with Ortane....
“Without everyone at home, from breaking them in to the first shows, days like this would not be possible,” smiled Michael Pender after his latest world title. The Irish rider...
“I think this was mainly a transition year, more of a preparation for next year,” says Olivier Philippaerts. The Belgian showjumper looks back on a busy season full of travel...
The competition has only just begun, but for Olivier the week already started on a promising note. With a new horse under the saddle, one he has only been working...
The Belgian national coach admires like no other the inner – or at least seemingly inner – peace and calm of young talent Thibeau Spits. Growing up in a horse...
