Euthanasia in horses is a subject around which discussion often arises... Some see the good side of it, others think it is irresponsible to play God themselves. But why are...
The FEI has proposed a first draft to change its Nations Cup series. "Finally," says Ludo Philippaerts. "Almost every toprider dreams to compete in Nations Cup events or World Cup...
Some time ago we were guests of the Philippaerts family in Oudsbergen. We had a chat with the pater familias, Ludo Philippaerts, about his career and outlook on the sport....
Recently the new equestrian newspaper, de Paarden Gazet had a talk with Dutch showjumper, Loewie Joppen who made his CSI5* debut earlier this year. Although already jumping at a CSI4* 1.50/1.55m...
Foaling season is in full swing and meanwhile the first foal auctions are preparing for a busy season. You have breeders who breed long-term, but also breeders who want to...
Horse welfare is the word overshadowing our sports these days. Yet that doesn't have to be negative. Belgium's Top Equestrian, Gregory Wathelet realizes more than ever that the presence of...
Both Willem Greve (NED) and Walter Lelie (BEL) are known as riders that have experience on all levels. They produced horses from the start up to an international level. Greve...
The new FEI Longines Ranking was released last week, in the top 50 only 3 women are represented. In the top 100 it are 13. We are all about gender...
Just like last year in Leipzig, Harrie Smolders had to settle as runner-up in the FEI World Cup finals. "I actually smelled the victory. One day I'd like to win...
Currently Andreas Schou is sharing the lead with Pius Schwizer in the World Cup Finals ranking. Schou will start second but last in today's first round of the finals! Riding...
