Exclusives | Grooms
Grooms, a dying breed?
15 December 2022 - How do we make the occupation as a groom sustainable? WoSJ spoke with Ludger Beerbaum, Scott Brash, Lee McKeever, Andrea Hoenack, Ken Ruysen and David Honnet to hear their opinions.
Exclusives | Interview
Alexa Stais: “At the end of the day, you are only as good as your team”
07 December 2022 - A lot has happened since Alexa Stais left South Africa as an 18-year-old to pursue her dream of becoming a professional showjumper.
Exclusives | That Special Bond
That Special Bond – with Ludo Philippaerts: “Darco kicked off my career in the top sport”
06 December 2022 - In our series ’That Special Bond’ we speak with some of the top names in the sport about the horses that have shaped their careers, left a lasting impression and sometimes even broken hearts.
Exclusives | Legal
Schelstraete’s 2nd International Equine Law Congress: Focus on the legal aspects of horse breeding, as well as trade in foals, semen, embryos and oocytes
30 November 2022 - An open letter sent to the WBFSH in 2019 sparked Luc Schelstraete’s – the founder of Schelstraete Equine Law – interest in the legal issues concerning horse breeding.
Exclusives | From youngster to international Grand Prix horse
From youngster to international Grand Prix horse: Iliana
29 November 2022 - During the 2022-season, the 9-year-old mare Iliana (Cardento x Gentleman, bred by Jenny and Paul Bocken), made her debut on five-star Grand Prix level – and left a lasting impression.
Exclusives | Interview
Josefin Göransson – On choosing happiness
24 November 2022 - “As a groom, the most challenging part is to take time for yourself and let go of the work," Harrie Smolders' groom Josefin Göransson says.
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