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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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Kevin Jochems: "As an independent rider, it is a logistical challenge to compete at the highest level!"

As the World Cup season comes to an end, anticipation is building for the start of the Nations Cup season. The second year of the League of Nations is just...

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Eric Van der Vleuten: "A rider's most important trait is self-criticism!"

Sharing your passion with your son is unique; practicing your passion at the highest level and sharing it is exceptional. Dutch show jumper Eric van der Vleuten is a prime...

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Jérôme Guery: "Happy Great Britain V is back on this level and ready for more!"

Today Belgium's Jérôme Guery impressed with a 1.50m CSI3* Grand Prix victory in Oliva. “Great Britain has been with me a for a long time,” Guery – a familiar face...

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Harrie Smolders: "Teaching brings me a lot of self-reflection! It makes me a better rider..."

You can undoubtedly call him one of the most consistent showjumpers in the world. Having been associated with Axel Verlooy's stable for many years, the Belgians consider him partly Belgian,...

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Jos Lansink: "It is important breeders also know what a sport horse must be able to do..."

The stallions showed themselves at the KWPN inspection. On the sidelines, you could spot many experts, including Henk van de Broek and Jos Lansink. "Everything starts with a good mare,"...

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Kent Farrington: "Don't copy anyone, be the best version of yourself!"

There have been some changes in Kent Farrington’s stables, yet the American rider remains strong at the top of the world. Although not born into the equestrian world, he has...

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