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Harrie Smolders: "Teaching brings me a lot of self-reflection! It makes me a better rider..."

You can undoubtedly call him one of the most consistent showjumpers in the world. Having been associated with Axel Verlooy's stable for many years, the Belgians consider him partly Belgian,...

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Jos Lansink: "It is important breeders also know what a sport horse must be able to do..."

The stallions showed themselves at the KWPN inspection. On the sidelines, you could spot many experts, including Henk van de Broek and Jos Lansink. "Everything starts with a good mare,"...

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Kent Farrington: "Don't copy anyone, be the best version of yourself!"

There have been some changes in Kent Farrington’s stables, yet the American rider remains strong at the top of the world. Although not born into the equestrian world, he has...

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Janko van de Lageweg (VDL Stud): ‘The passionate breeder is still the foundation of everything!’

No doubt thanks to, one of the most beautiful stands at the KWPN Stallion Show in Den Bosch, we were lured to VDL Stud's stand. In 1972, Wiepke van de...

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Imagine awarded as horse of the year: "I always knew he is special, but suddenly everything changed so fast..."

Imagine (Cassini Gold x Lord Z) has not only changed the life of rider Kim Emmen but even more so that of Conny Viscaal. Earlier, Wout-Jan van der Schans already...

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Does the crowd share Harry Charles' opinion on the style-oxer combination? The results ... "Are we going to ban shadows soon too?" adds Steve Guerdat!

Last week, we launched a poll about British rider Harry Charles' statement. Charles wants the style-oxer combination, with two strides, to be banned. "Sometimes your horse jumps too early because...

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Caroline De Laet: "With horses you focus on a longterm partnership! I's important to communicate that with the owners"

 "I didn't expect to be interesting enough for an interview in de Paarden Gazet," says Caroline De Laet with a laugh as she sits down with a warm cup of...

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Marc Houtzager: "Dante is 17, I'm 54 ... we’re golden oldies!"

Marc Houtzager delivered a remarkable finale in the World Cup of Amsterdam. "Winning in front of your compatriots ... believe me, the crowd really motivated me!" Houtzager said afterward. "My...

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Pieter Devos: "The only advice that counts ... never stop believing !"

Pieter Devos is undoubtedly one of Belgium's key riders. Earlier this week, he was honored as the winner of the national showjumping ranking in Belgium. Today, Devos seems more ready...

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Willem Greve: "X-rays is one, but the horses' history is two..."

A lot has been written about the challenges surrounding medical examinations in equestrian sports. In the past, horses were simply categorized after an examination: rejected, perfectly healthy, or approved for...

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