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[OPINION] The Breeder Premium is justified ... but so is the debate

Launching a proposal for a structural breeder premium in show jumping will earn you enthusiasm from breeders, and scepticism from others. That scepticism deserves an honest answer. Because an idea...

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Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann makes GCL season debut in Shanghai

German showjumper Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann will make her first appearance of the season in the Global Champions League (GCL) in Shanghai. Following the cancellation of the Doha leg, her campaign...

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Gregory Wathelet on Bond Jamesbond de Hay’s return and Aachen ambitions: “I’m very happy that he’s back”

At the Belgian national show in Gesves, Gregory Wathelet marked the return of his top horse Bond Jamesbond de Hay to competition. After a break of several months, the experienced...

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Robin Parsky – Jumping Owners Club: "Nowadays, as owners, we invest much more in our relationships with breeders."

In the elite sport of 2026, the role of the horse owner has evolved from a passive supporter in the background to a strategic partner in the ring. The Jumping...

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From "Scrawny" Youngster to CSI5 Champion:* The Journey of Thibeau Spits and Impress-K

This past weekend, Thibeau Spits and Impress-K van 't Kattenheye continued their winning streak with a CSI5* Grand Prix victory in Fontainebleau. While it may look effortless to the outside...

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Tom Mariën: "Different vets, different reports: Why the equine sector needs to bridge the knowledge gap."

Tom Mariën recently spoke on the EQUTALK Business podcast. The man behind the Equine Care Group recently launched a partnership with an American clinic, nearly doubling the size of the...

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First Ever - Julien Epaillard claims first national championship ever!

The world number 8, Julien Épaillard, has finally added the one missing piece to his illustrious trophy cabinet: the French National Championship title. Despite his Olympic and European medals, the...

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WBFSH Announces New State of the Industry Report! "Non-European countries investing exponentially in local breeding!"

The World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH) has presented a crucial document with the State of the Industry Report 2025, taking the pulse of global sport horse breeding. After...

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Eric van der Vleuten: "Focus on the Horse, Fame is Secondary"

Sharing a passion with your son at the elite level is something unique. But practicing that sport yourself at the age of 63 at the highest level is a rarity....

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2026 Cherry on Top for Stoeterij van de Heffinck: “A Modern Horse Must Be Willing to Cooperate”

This year, the BWP stallion approval was unmistakably dominated by Stoeterij van de Heffinck, or rather, Van de Heffinck ruled the show. With Airborne van de Heffinck, Melanie and Hubert...

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