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Harrie Smolders: "If you want to move forward, you have to listen to your horses, give them time, and be patient!"

As one of the most consistent riders at the top level, Harrie Smolders continues his strong form into 2025. Following his successes with horses like Emerald, he’s now making waves...

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“A Horse-Friendly Path Starts at the Beginning” Willem Greve’s Passion for Welfare and Sport

These days, there is a lot of attention on horse welfare. Our industry has come under scrutiny for some time now and hasn't escaped criticism—often from outsiders who are uninformed....

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Emilie Conter: "You have to be able to cope with pressure and learn from your mistakes..."

Emilie Conter can already look back on 2025 with a wide smile. After an impressive Grand Prix performance in Wellington, the young rider continues her rise at CSI5* level. “Surreal,”...

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Scott Brash: "Performance Comes from the Connection with Your Horse"

Scott Brash and Hello Jefferson stole the spotlight last weekend, clinching victory in the CSIO5* Grand Prix of St. Gallen. “I actually feel most comfortable during competition,” the British rider...

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Sophie Hinners: “There are plenty of women proving that top-level sport and family life can go hand in hand.”

Sophie Hinners' career is on a meteoric rise. The German show jumper has rapidly climbed the world rankings and is now considered one of the brightest emerging talents on the...

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Kim Emmen: "Topsport is ups and downs ... but dedication and hard work paves the way!"

Last year, she made her Olympic debut in Paris. Since then, Kim Emmen has emerged as an unofficial ambassador for women in equestrian sports. The Dutch show jumper exudes calm...

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Tani Joosten: “I observe a lot around me, there’s something to learn from everyone.”

The name Tani Joosten is increasingly being heard in the world of equestrian sports—and for good reason. The talented rider began her career with the support of her parents and...

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Niels Fockaert: “Horses aren't my job — they're my life”

What started as a casual holiday ride on a family horse has grown into a full-blown career at the top of international show jumping. Today, Belgian rider Niels Fockaert (30)...

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Al Shira’aa Stables Named New Title Sponsor of the German National Championships for Young Horses

The prestigious German National Championships for Young Horses (Bundeschampionate) have a new title sponsor: Al Shira’aa Stables. Al Shira'aa strikes back, with support of the German horse breeding and sport...

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Wilm Vermeir says goodbye to Belle Amie vd Dassenheide!

The nine-year-old Bamako de Muze daughter, Belle Amie vd Dassenheide Z, was for a long time the loyal four-legged partner of Wilm Vermeir. Vermeir has now shared on his social...

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