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Evelyne Putters: "I want to see how far I can get in this sport..."

Evelyne Putters has started her final year as a Young Rider, and she wants to finish it on a high note—with a medal at the Belgian and European Championships. Just...

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Rodrigo Pessoa: "The sport has evolved significantly with a lot of technology that helps you move forward, but the foundation remains the same! Respect your horse..."

In 2004, he became Olympic champion in Athens. He won several Olympic team bronze medals and competed in numerous other championships. Rodrigo Pessoa—just like his father, Nelson—is a true icon...

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Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour and Mount St John Freestyle amaze with over 91% in World Cup Freestyle!

The Dressage World Cup Freestyle in Gothenburg delivered a breathtaking evening of equestrian artistry, with Denmark’s Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour and her remarkable mare, Mount St John Freestyle (Fidermark), securing a decisive...

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Jos Kumps: "Put 40 monkeys on a horse and there will also be a winner ..."

Jos Kumps is a wellspring of life wisdom, especially when it comes to training young horses and riders. The man known for his "one-liners" shares his insights. "Although riders choose the...

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Jos Lansink: "If I had to live my life over again, I wouldn’t change a thing!"

Last year, Jos Lansink decided to focus more on his own stable. Lansink is the epitome of equestrian knowledge and expertise. In the 1990s, he was at the top for...

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Seppe Wouters and Quito de Mariposa Win the Sires of the World: "I'm Super Happy, He Jumped Fantastic!"

The 1.45m Sires of the World competition also counted for ranking points this evening. After ten combinations competed in the jump-off, Seppe Wouters positioned himself at the front of the...

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Wout-Jan Van der Schans: "Every Nations Cup is very special, and when you ride for your country, you give everything you have..."

The time is almost here—on February 15, the Longines League of Nations™️ 2025 kicks off. The first leg will take place in Abu Dhabi. Wout-Jan is busy. He is the...

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Luc Ruant: "ICSI is an intelligent way to upgrade your breeding program..."

Luc Ruant, the man behind Picobello Horses, has been an advocate of the ICSI process for several years. "It is the intelligent way to enhance your own breeding program," Ruant...

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[NXTGEN] Mathieu Bourdeaud'Hui: "I always try to listen to my horses, they decide pace ..."

The year 2024 was a year full of highlights for Belgian young rider Mathieu Bourdeaud’hui. In Mechelen, he drew attention with Oscar the Homage (Quint vh Maarlo) in the CSI5*...

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Ben Maher: "If your groundwork is solid, the warm-up is exactly what it should be—keeping your horse relaxed..."

This week, the CSI5* action takes center stage in Wellington. Year after year, more and more top riders are finding their way to Florida. "The biggest advantage here? You have...

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