Jeroen Dubbeldam (NED) his track record is endless ... the Dutch showjumping rider won about everything there's to win. Some even name his one of the athletes of this century....
Earlier this week, Sanne Thijssen concluded the Mannheim 3* competition with an amazing victory in the Grand Prix, leaving the World nr. 1, Henrik von Eckermann, on two. We called...
The stories about the people behind the top horses, for example the owners, are appreciated. And rightly so, without owners there would be no top sport and equestrian events such...
The breeding industry is making extra hours these days. New techniques even allow the breeding season to continue 12 months a year. Created to boost our breeding they might make...
Euthanasia in horses is a subject around which discussion often arises... Some see the good side of it, others think it is irresponsible to play God themselves. But why are...
The FEI has proposed a first draft to change its Nations Cup series. "Finally," says Ludo Philippaerts. "Almost every toprider dreams to compete in Nations Cup events or World Cup...
Some time ago we were guests of the Philippaerts family in Oudsbergen. We had a chat with the pater familias, Ludo Philippaerts, about his career and outlook on the sport....
Recently the new equestrian newspaper, de Paarden Gazet had a talk with Dutch showjumper, Loewie Joppen who made his CSI5* debut earlier this year. Although already jumping at a CSI4* 1.50/1.55m...
Foaling season is in full swing and meanwhile the first foal auctions are preparing for a busy season. You have breeders who breed long-term, but also breeders who want to...
Horse welfare is the word overshadowing our sports these days. Yet that doesn't have to be negative. Belgium's Top Equestrian, Gregory Wathelet realizes more than ever that the presence of...
