Pressure of rising entry fees and costs: "The problem is decision makers base their rules on the top level sport, but it's the lower level that is reality!"

The inflation and current economic climate have made entry fees at (inter)national shows going up. To a certain moment different stable owners, CSI1*, CSI2*, CSI3*, CSI4* riders, etc. now shout...

Kees Van den Oetelaar: "If we all want the same horse in 50 years, then we just have to keep going like this."

Kees van den Oetelaar is an authority in the (Dutch) breeding and horse trading industry. He grew up surrounded by horses but forged his own path, with his own vision...

In figures: This is the net worth of Belgium's best riders

Belgian riders are among the world's best, Belgian horses even more so! Every year, the horse sector guarantees over 300,000,000 euros of added value to the Belgian treasury. But how...

Course walk with McLain Ward: "This is what I pay attention to!"

"A course walk is hugely important. It's your only chance to get to know the opportunities and pitfalls of your round," McLain says. "This is what you definitely need to...

[WIN] An international starting place for the CSI4*/1* Equestrian Cup Moerzeke!

From July 20 to 23 the international hotspot will be located in Belgium at Gudrun Patteet's beautiful Sea Coast Stables. For the first edition of the CSI4* Equestrian Cup top...

Jur Vrieling: "Top riders help each other... its nicer to work like this and better for the horses!"

Last weekend Dutch SF Equestrian rider, Jur Vrieling stole many (equestrian) hearts after helping fellow-rider, Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) and his horse exploring the ditch. "We need to help each other,...

All CSI3* & CSI2* Grand Prix winners of the week

Marcus Ehning: "Winning never gets old..."

He could hardly hold back the tears during the prize-giving ceremony. Stargold on the other hand stood relaxed on a long rein in front of the Rolex Grand Slam Trophy,...

Willem Greve: "It bothers me that the real breeder is pushed away by the commercial breeders."

Willem Greve showed once again last Sunday that, with his feet on the ground, he definitely has his place at the top of the world. The rider performs at all...

Gudrun Patteet: "Belgium has the advantage of having some mentally strong riders."

On Sunday the Belgium showjumping squad jumped to victory. After Peter Weinberg, Belgiums teamchef, said it was thanks to the mentally strong riders. Patteet confirms. "Our strong team makes us...