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The High-Stakes Hurdle: "While we see prize pools grow, they don't keep pace with growing expenses..." (A EU - USA comparison)

In 2026, the international showjumping circuit has undergone a profound financial transformation. For riders competing at the CSI2* and CSI3* levels (the backbone of the FEI calendar) the financial landscape...

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Tom Van de Vijver: "We have become too much ‘pedigree breeders’ and too little ‘horse people.’"

For five generations, the Van de Vijver family has been rooted in their beautiful estate in Kruisem. Today, it is Tom who continues the tradition with Stal Odeveld, a stable...

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Laura Kraut: “Success always starts with doing what is right for the horse”

Four-time Olympian Laura Kraut has long been regarded as one of the most consistent and successful riders in the world. In the podcast Horse Bites, she reflected on her remarkable...

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Jan Vermeiren, From Farrier to World Cup Fame: "In our industry the hardest decision is to keep or to sell your horse..." (part 1)

He calls it, without a doubt, the greatest victory of his life. Jan Vermeiren, international show jumper and the driving force behind JV-Horses, recently claimed the World Cup in Riyadh...

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Kamiel Troubleyn: "Every day spent with horses is a day won!"

When Attack T dominated the arena during the second phase of the Belgian Warmblood (BWP) stallion licensing and was ultimately knocked down for €225,000, the story of a "hobby breeder"...

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Jessica Burke after Bordeaux win: "Good Star du Bary gives me the chance of a lifetime"

Irish rider Jessica Burke left the international sporting world in awe of top-tier sport this Saturday. Her first five-star win is immediately the World Cup victory in Bordeaux! "Good Star...

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Study Proves: "Horses Can Literally Smell Human Fear"

New research confirms what many riders have long suspected: horses pick up on human fear through body odor. Tests show that horses exposed to the scent of frightened humans startle...

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“One of the most frustrating diseases we know”: Veterinarians on the persistent mysteries of Equine Grass Sickness

Equine Grass Sickness (EGS) is one of the most devastating and least understood conditions in equine medicine. The disease affects only grazing horses, often follows a dramatic course, and leaves...

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Roger-Yves Bost after Hong Kong Grand Prix win: “As long as I have the right horse, I’ll keep going”!

At 61, Roger-Yves Bost continues to do what he has been known for throughout his entire career: winning at the very highest level, with flair, feel, and an unmistakable love...

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Gilles Thomas becomes new Rolex Testimonee!

It is a true honor to join the exclusive circle of Rolex-sponsored riders, better known as the Rolex Family. Until recently, no Belgian riders were members of this selective club,...

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