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Thomas Tuytens (Kentucky): “Our sector is in urgent need of professionalisation!”

On a sunny winter’s day, we head towards the Flemish Ardennes, where final touches are being made to the new headquarters of Kentucky Horsewear. “We’re planning an official opening for...

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Wilm Vermeir: “Horsemanship means patience, respect and vision”

Without a doubt, Wilm Vermeir remains one of the riders to watch in 2024. “Horsemanship is essential to me,” he explains. “And it goes beyond sport — it’s just as...

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Willem Greve: "A good horse is bred in the stable, not on paper..."

Dutch top rider Willem Greve is active at all levels of the sport. With his trademark down-to-earth attitude, Greve stands out—whether he’s competing at the highest level, attending stallion shows,...

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Henk Linders: “There are definitely some challenges in today’s Nations Cup course! From the shape of the jumps, to the distances, to the colors…”

Today, the CSIO3* Nations Cup will take place at the Azelhof in Lier. Dutch course designer Henk Linders is the creative mind behind today’s track. “I’m expecting an exciting competition,”...

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Peder Fredricson: "To often the mental pressure is underestimated... Performance anxiety is culprit!"

Last month, the Belgium newspaper, de Paarden Gazet, interviewed Peder Fredricson about a difficult topic... the mental pressure at the highest level. Performance anxiety, every rider experiences it at some...

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Kevin Staut: “For me, equestrian sport is no just a profession, it is everything!”

Kevin Staut's career is proof that passion, perseverance and the right moment can change everything. Although he did not start riding until later in life, he soon discovered that equestrian...

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Koen Vereecke: "Horsemanship is an integral part of our sport, and it must stay that way!"

Koen Vereecke is once again making a strong impression this year. “I have a stable full of good horses, and that makes a big difference,” Vereecke says. “Because no matter...

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Marlon Zanotelli: "It's not the rider who chooses the horse, but the other way around!"

It sounds like a dream story—to fully practice the sport as a couple and at the highest level. A dream that became reality for Marlon Zanotelli and Angelica Augustsson. The...

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Kees van den Oetelaar: "These days, we have true horse people and people with a nose for business! The former are building the future..."

As the breeding season kicks off, the auction season is once again reaching its peak. This year, many brothers and sisters of top horses will be offered at auctions. New...

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Investigated... This is the real cost: ET or OPU/ICSI in breeding and the price difference for your foal!

The breeding season has started, and once again the question arises... Do we go for traditional reproduction, Embryo Transfer, or OPU/ICSI? Which technique delivers the best results, and what is...

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