Thibeau Spits, the one to watch: "My horses feel fantastic. Miami was an amazing experience!"

Thibeau Spits was the one to watch at Miami Beach last week. In the Global Champions League, he guided the Prague Lions to second place riding Impress-K Van't Kattenheye Z (Indoktro K...

All cSI3* and CSI2* Grand Prix winners of the week!

Peter Bollen: "The demands of riders and the FEI weigh heavily on the organization"

During the first edition of Equiforum, held in Belgium, an open discussion was organized involving Tim Hadaway, Peter Bollen, Glenn Maes, and François Mathy Jr. "The biggest challenge for organizers?...

McLain Ward: "Callas and Ilex are two very strong candidates for the Olympic Games"

McLain Ward is the former world number one and is currently ranked as the number 10 on the Longines Ranking. In his career, the American rider represented the United States...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

[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...