While Ukrain is trying to discuss a peace treaty with its invader, Russia, many Ukrainian equestrians are facing big challenges. Our office spoke with Alona Soloviova, a female showjumper living in Kiev,…
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What attributes do you believe a successful show jumper needs? For me, patience is a big one, and then just believing what you’re doing is the right thing and making the best…
Yesterday the sad news that Steve Guerdat’s former top mare Bianca had passed away, reached our editors. Bianca was a real sports mare: she jumped the roof with the former Swiss number…
Helena Massa is a 23-year-old horse photographer from Flanders. She is well known for her dressage photography and her sponsorship with the brand KEP. Helena started photography three years ago without any…
Dani G. Waldman (36) is a professional showjumping rider and probably one of the most remarkable figures in the arena. Her flying feathers do not go unnoticed, but what is the story…
Dressage riders Anne (28) and Lotte Meulendijks (25) were born and raised in the Netherlands where they have built their own empire: MDH Sporthorses. The two have already been very successful in…
Women in Equestrian: Mental coach Annette Paterakis talks ponies, progress, pressure, and positivity
When we fall off our horse and break a leg or sprain our wrist, the first thing we do is treat it. Once the fracture or wound is healed, we get back…
Speaking to DW, Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum, one of the most successful women in show jumping, talks about being a pioneer in a male-dominated sport and why athletes should speak their mind when it…
Steve Guerdat is currently still number one of the world. He just ‘scored’ a sponsorship with Hermès and he will become a father for the first time this year. More than reasons…
Competitive horseback riding is a sport that requires a lot of your time, money, work, management, and responsibility. The same can be said about studying in college/university. Combining the two often seems…