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Ermitage Kalone is Horse of the Year! "Insane to see he has such a fanbase!"

Belgian champion, Ermitage Kalone (Catoki x Kannan, breeder: Magali Dessalles), has been named Horse of the Year during Jumping Mechelen! How could it be otherwise? Despite his short but impressive...

Monty Roberts: "Loving horses is always the answer!"

Horse welfare is one of the number one theme's in the equestrian community. Earlier Jos Kumps shared his opinion about horse welfare and the fact we need to realize a...

Time to embrace the passionate breeder! Why not introduce a breeder bonus to motivate?

For 2 years now, Belgium has introduced the Belgian Breeder Bonus. At the FEI WBFSH World Championships for young showjumping horses the breeders can claim a bonus and in France...

Jos Kumps: "Many lack fundamental chapters at higher levels"

In the latest episode of Jump-Off, Stefaan Lammens has his guests reflect on the training of young horses. Jos Kumps had a chance to share his experience and knowledge, which...

Henrik von Eckermann: “Vlaanderens Kerstjumping is special to me. I won my first World Cup here.”

Many international legends prefer to spend the holiday season nowhere else but at Jumping Mechelen. The most prominent name among them is Henrik Von Eckermann (SWE): the current world number...

Wilm Vermeir: "I've watched the jump-off of the World Cup in Mechelen 2022 a thousand times already!"

Will he win the World Cup again for his home crowd in Mechelen this year? "Last year, I got the idea to treat the thicker course just as a practice...

Henrik von Eckermann: "I don't chase the Longines Ranking. I follow my plan that is based on the horses..."

For the 17th consecutive month; Sweden's showjumper, Henrik von Eckermann tops the FEI Longines Ranking. The list who is currently formed based on earnings, provides von Eckermann the title as...

Ludger Beerbaum: "The FEI comes up with all these rules, but we should focus on what really matters!! At this moment it's not right!"

Last weekend the IJRC held its General Assembly and went in open discussion with the FEI. In the open discussion it is clear that riders do believe, the FEI is...

Richard Vogel: "The real superstar is my horse ..."

Today Germany's Richard Vogel, jumped to glory winning the Rolex Grand Prix in Genèva! "I feel incredible - to win here, becoming a live contender of the Rolex Grand Slam...

Jérôme Guery: "Paris 2024 is still the aim with Quel Homme de Hus!"

In Geneva, Jérôme Guery is also taking part. The Belgian rider is without a specific goal. "Upon arrival, one of my horses developed colic. My main focus now is the...