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Marc Van Dijck: "Luna has been an important horse for Gilles his career!"

In the Belgian equestrian world, and far beyond, Marc van Dijck is a well-known name. As the breeder and co-owner of the mare Luna van het Dennehof, and as the...

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Willem Greve: “Is it the job of a Grand Prix rider to train young horses?”

“The real craft, which involves passion and knowledge, is gradually disappearing from the horse world,” Willem Greve sadly observes. More and more riders see it bigger and bigger and aim...

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Beezie Madden: "too many riders forget that competitions are the end goal ... "

"The sport has evolved a lot. Nowadays, it seems like most show jumpers are solely focused on riding competitions. Fortunately, there are still stables that want to specialize in training...

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Sanne Melsen: "For horses like Luna, that's why you do this job! Seriously..."

This time, not with Ermitage Kalone, but with Luna van het Dennehof! Gilles Thomas once again crowned himself Belgian champion, counting on the support of his groom; Sanne Melsen. The...

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Michael Pender: "After last year and today ... unfortunately it only can become worse."

Today Michael Pender (IRL) jumped again to the win at the WBFSH FEI World Championships for Young Showjumping horses. In the all-deciding jump-off, it was Michael Pender who eventually claimed...

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This week's CSI3* and CSI2* winners

In addition to the Nations Cup at Spruce Meadows and the Longines EEF Nations Cup Final in Warsaw, many more winners were lauded internationally in various main classes! Didn't follow...

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Elise van den Brande (Van 't Ruytershof) : "I'm ambitious and like to continue my dads work..."

't Ruytershof is well-represented at the top of our sport, with amongst others Messi van 't Ruytershof and now sold Le Blue Diamond van 't Ruytershof. The foundation of this...

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Father and son Danny and Jens Nijs, Stud De Nyze: “Building a breeding farm takes knowledge, time and experience”

The Nijs family is a well-known name in top sport thanks to their breeding. Father Danny and son Jens talk about the history, challenges and successes of their breeding farm....

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Peter Van der Waaij, Chef d'Equipe of Switzerland: "We don't have a big team, just a very strong one"

On an eventful day at the Brussels Masters, the excitement was palpable at the Nations Cup, one of the highlights of the week. Switzerland lived up to its role of...

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Switzerland appointed as favorite for Nations Cup-victory according to stats

On Friday night the Nations Cup madness erupts in Brussels! Nine countries will compete in a course designed by Olympic course designer Gregory Bodo. Equiratings made a prediction of who...

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