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Harry Charles: “Winning is fun, but being part of a horse’s development? That’s truly beautiful!”

This past weekend, British Olympic show jumper Harry Charles competed in Lier (Belgium). “An ideal place to bring on young talents,” he explained. “Moreover, CSI2 and CSI3* competitions are essential...

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“The road to the top is nothing compared to the effort required to stay at the top”: Harry Charles on sports, Brexit, and breeding

He recently tied the knot with Eve Jobs, but now we see Harry Charles, driven as he is, back in the saddle. At the Azelhof in Lier, the 26-year-old British...

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“We are soulmates”, Emilie Conter on her bond with Portobella

Emilie Conter and her mare Portobella vd Fruitkorf (by Bamako de Muze) have achieved impressive results this year. In March, they won their first CSI5* Grand Prix in Wellington. A...

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Richard Vogel: “My greatest motivation comes from frustration...”

The German show jumper, Richard Vogel, continues to ride (sportively) on cloud nine… Month after month, Vogel keeps making headlines. His stallion, United Touch S, certainly plays a major role...

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Thibeau Spits: "Handling stress and composure can definitely be learned… it’s a matter of training, training, and training!"

When you grow up in a horse family, you’re bound to inherit certain values. That’s no different for one of Belgium’s top talents: Thibeau Spits. Yet his career in the...

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Marlon Zanotelli: "Our office is always open ... being at the show, watching others you constantly learn!"

The Brazilian is known for his eye for detail in the arena and, in an open conversation, shares how he deals with mental pressure, training, and self-doubt. "Your brain is...

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Willem Greve: “Horsemanship is a foundation, something I learned from my father.”

Reigning Dutch champion Willem Greve continues to openly share his views on breeding, sport, and the values he upholds in international show jumping. With a passion that goes back to...

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Stephan Detry: "Amid Belgium's success, our goal remains to ignite a widespread passion for equestrian sport!"

Following Belgium’s team gold and Gilles Thomas’s individual bronze at the European Championships in A Coruña, Belgian equestrian sport is reaching unprecedented heights. “It felt like a dream come true,”...

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Jeroen Dubbeldam: “Not talent, not training, but the bond with your horse makes the difference…”

Jeroen Dubbeldam has a record of achievements that commands respect. But what is the key to success? “I’ve noticed that the bond with your horse plays a huge role —...

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The FEI WBFSH World Breeding Championship in Lanaken Analyzed: "A springboard to sport, but above all, commerce!"

In the previous edition of the equestrian insider De Paarden Gazet, the editorial team set out to investigate: How decisive is the FEI World Breeding Championship for Young Jumping Horses...

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