Kurt De Clercq: "It's important your horses are happy ... being patient is step number one!"

Nearly every horse that has meant something in show jumping took its first steps in the arena with Belgium's Kurt De Clercq. Emerald, Mumbai, Vigo d'Arsouilles, Gazelle, etc.... all of them have received training from the Belgian rider. "You must ride with passion, patience follows naturally. With passion comes the realization that you must give the horses time to develop..."