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The lasting legacy Sue Davies leaves behind on the equestrian world

As a stalwart of the Irish but also global equestrian industry, Sue Davies leaves a remarkable legacy behind. The owner of stallions such as Luidam and Je t'Aime Flamenco as...

Ingmar De Vos voted Personality of the Year at Belgian Equigala: "It's only the first trophy for the moment, but then you feel you are being slowly escorted to the exit ..."

Ingmar De Vos created a unique event in sport policy, being re-elected president of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) for a third (and final) term. The 59-year-old Belgian had no...

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Gestüt Lewitz mourns the loss of Conthargos

From Gestüt Lewitz this afternoon came the sad news that the licensed breeding stallion Conthargos (Converter I) has passed away at the age of 18. Conthargos was a top sire who saw...

Glenn Maes on the elimination rule: "It's a question of what is the difference between learning to ride and not being able to ride!"

In December, the IJRC met to discuss the decisions taken regarding the FEI regulations. Most discussed and in-demand change is the one concerning the extension of the power of the...

Georg Kaehny, owner of King Edward, is Longines Owner of the Year

For the first time in his career as an owner, Georg Kaehny wins the Longines Owner of the Year trophy. The Swiss owns top horses such as King Edward and...

New Grand Prix horse for Gregory Wathelet

Belgium's Gregory Wathelet is competing at the moment in the United States of America. Meanwhile it is announced the Belgium rider will be the new rider of Grand Prix horse, Bond...

Horses and riders for the World Cup in Leipzig

The international jumping sport has kicked-off the new year with great sport. The Western-European League of the World Cup moves from Basel, Switzerland to Leipzig, Germany.

Paul Estermann definitively convicted for animal abuse

The German magazine, St. Georg has shared the news, that after more than three years, the 57-year-old Swiss jumping rider, Paul Estermann has been definitively convicted for animal abuse. As...

Z-approved sire, Joviaal ES sold to the United Arab Emirates

Dutch show jumping rider, Frank Schuttert has said his farewell to one of his top level horses. The Zangersheide-approved stallion, Joviaal ES (Fernando-H) has been sold to the Arab Emirates.

Von Eckermann continues to lead World Cup ranking

Last weekend Sweden's Henrik von Eckermann and his incredible King Edward impressed with their second World Cup victory of the season. Von Eckermann continues to lead the Western-European League standings.