In the high-stakes world of international show jumping, the line between "work" and "home" doesn't just blur, it (often) disappears. Irish Olympian Shane Sweetnam, his rising-star daughter Olivia Sweetnam, and...
What was supposed to be a routine flight to the season opener of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) in Doha turned into a nerve-wracking logistical race against the clock...
The closure of the airspace in Qatar has significant consequences for various riders, businesses, and grooms within the sector. Approximately 150 horses remain stabled in Doha, including those belonging to...
He is an Olympic champion, former world number one, and the man who made history with Explosion W. Yet, Ben Maher (43) is above all a down-to-earth craftsman who knows...
The equestrian world, a sector traditionally built on tradition and discretion, is currently facing a harsh confrontation with the laws of the modern platform economy. ClipMyHorse.TV (CMH), for years the...
In international show jumping, the focus is often on results. Yet behind those numbers lies a daily process that involves far more. For Lauranne Spits and Seppe Wouters, not only...
While the outcry over animal welfare grows louder than ever, top rider Willem Greve is hitting back hard. In an exclusive conversation, the Dutchman speaks candidly about the "finger-pointers" on...
Last week, you read Part 1 of the exclusive interview with the Belgian rider, breeder, organizer, and trader. Jan Vermeiren: "In our sector, the most difficult balancing act is: keeping...
He is a phenomenon at the highest level, recognizable among thousands for his unique style in the saddle, but above all, he is a horseman pur sang. Roger-Yves Bost celebrates...
In 2026, the international showjumping circuit has undergone a profound financial transformation. For riders competing at the CSI2* and CSI3* levels (the backbone of the FEI calendar) the financial landscape...
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