Exclusives | Interview
Looking back at 2020 – with Harrie Smolders: “I have been in a constant jet lag over the last years”
17 December 2020 - Over the next two weeks, WoSJ asks chef d’equipes, grooms, riders and show organisers to look back at 2020. First out is Harrie Smolders, who reflects on the benefits of a less hectic show schedule.
Exclusives | Tips & tricks
GoPro – part twelve: Tips & tricks on managements from the world’s best grooms
15 December 2020 - In this next part of our tips & tricks-series, we find out how the grooms keep track of farriers, vaccinations and wormers for a big group of horses.
Exclusives | Interview
Lars Roepstorff: "It often seems to be forgotten that the first months with a new horse always has an increased risk factor for lameness"
09 December 2020 - WoSJ speaks with Lars Roepstorff – professor of equine functional anatomy and a highly experienced veterinary surgeon – about how to keep horses healthy and sound.
Exclusives | Interview
Lars Roepstorff: “A good surface should give the horse the possibility to perform well and at the same time minimise the risk of injuries”
08 December 2020 - WoSJ talks with Lars Roepstorff – professor of equine functional anatomy and a highly experienced veterinary surgeon – who is currently working intensively with the surface for the Olympic Games in Tokyo
Exclusives | Interview
Curran puts Irish Army back under the spotlight….
04 December 2020 - There was a feel-good factor when Captain Geoff Curran, riding Glengarra Wood, was crowned Irish National Showjumping Champion at the final leg of the 2020 Horse Sport Ireland Premier Series.
Exclusives | Interview
Bas Moerings: “When you have a lot of young horses, you grow with them as a rider”
02 December 2020 - On his family's home-bred horses, Dutch young rider Bas Moerings has gone from strength to strength – jumping to team gold at the 2019 European Championships and becoming 2020 Dutch Champion.
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