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The 'Bromance' between Guerdat and Fuchs! "We continue to push each other to become better!"

Steve Guerdat, like his compatriot Martin Fuchs, remains one of the most prominent riders on the international stage. Guerdat himself has always looked up to another great Swiss sports icon:...

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Joris van Dijck: "I'm not for or against it, but a limit on ICSI use would help!"

Last week, his horse Ermitage Kalone jumped to its first ever CSI5* Grand Prix victory. This confirms the confidence in Ermitage. But what about his views on breeding? There are...

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Surprising Absentees from European Championship Longlist: “Saving Horses for Aachen and the Worlds”

Oxersport, the organizing body behind the FEI European Show Jumping Championships, announced the longlist of participants on Thursday, June 19. Notably, several top horse-and-rider combinations are absent, an unexpected development....

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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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