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Breaking in a young horse! "In the first years, the horse should determine the rhythm, not the rider!"

It's often said that the training of a horse - or rather where it ends up - is necessary to allow its qualities to fully develop. An important part of...

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Henrik von Eckermann: "King Edward puts pressure on, everyone knows he can win!"

2024 is a sportive peak year! While various top combinations prepare for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, one combination has long dominated the ranks: Henrik von Eckermann and his...

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Claire Heye, equestrian steward: "I want to be the voice of the horses and protect them"

She grew up in a family with a passion for horses. She learned to ride in her own way, the old and hard way: without a saddle. Claire Heye is...

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FEI ends partnership with International Eventing Officials Club amidst trust issues

The FEI (Fédération Equestre Internationale) has announced the termination of its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Eventing Officials Club (IEOC), citing a "breach of trust." This decision removes...

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Maikel Van Der Vleuten's Groom - Alin Seidler: "Maikel is a real horseman, he understands the horses"

Alin is certainly no stranger to the international circuit. About one year ago she started as a groom with Maikel van der Vleuten. Her career? That started about 10 years...

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[NXTGEN] Lars Kersten: "My father is the one I look up to!"

Last week Lars Kersten competed at The Dutch Masters in 's Hertogenbosch. "I had a nice competition in Den Bosch. It is great to see these amazing competitions still attract...

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Willem Greve: "I still can't believe what just happened, dreams do come true!"

Willem Greve didn't quite know what had happened to him afterwards, that much was clear. The usually outspoken Dutchman couldn't find the right words. The second and third-place finishers also...

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Louis Koninckx: "What is interesting, each nationality has a different idea about what makes ‘good sport’."

This week Dutch course builder, Louis Koninckx is designing the challenging courses for the CSI5* riders at the Rolex Grand Prix in 's Hertogenbosch. "Every year when I start designing...

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Mclain Ward: "The most important things are the people behind you and the horses beneath you"

The WEF Weekly featured a Gold Medal Special with Mclain Ward, Laura Kraut and Ben Maher as guests. Together, they have won approximately 13 Olympic medals. With the Nations Cup...

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Eric Lamaze admits fraudulent documents in appeal!

Eric Lamaze his court-cases and cancer have being in the spotlight for the past years. A bookkeeper wrote the fake letters that his attorneys submitted to courts in Canada and the United States...

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