Beyond The Stables

This week on Beyond the Stables , we're joined by   Íñigo López de la Osa Franco, Monaco's rising showjumper. We caught up with Íñigo at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Madrid to talk about his journey through the sport. Born to a Spanish and Italian family before choosing to represent Monaco, he's already competed under three flags and is now competing at the highest level of in...

In this episode of Beyond the Stables, we sat down with one of the most exciting young riders in the sport today: Sophie Hinners. From representing Germany on the world's biggest stages and competing at the top of the sport, Sophie's rise has been one of the most remarkable in recent time. But as always on Beyond the Stables, this episode is not just about results. It's about getting t...

⚠️ Important ⚠️ This episode has been translated into English using AI for our international audience. Please note that all voices heard in this translated version are AI-generated and not the real voices of Antoine, Olivia, or Alysée. In this new episode of Beyond The Stables, we welcome one of the brightest rising stars of French show jumping: Antoine Ermann . Recorded at Equita Lyon , just befo...

Dans ce nouvel épisode de Beyond The Stables, nous recevons l’un des plus grands espoirs du saut d’obstacles français : Antoine Ermann. Enregistré à Equita Lyon, juste avant un week-end qui le verra monter sur le podium du Grand Prix Coupe du Monde, cet échange nous plonge dans le parcours d’un cavalier aussi talentueux qu’authentique. À seulement 24 ans, Antoine a signé la meilleure performance f...

In this episode of Beyond the Stables , we sit down with former Irish Chef d’Équipe Michael Blake, the man who helped shape one of the most dominant Nations Cup teams in modern showjumping. This episode is a little different from our usual ones. It’s the kind of story we don’t hear enough anymore. From earning his very first pony by milking a cow every day for a year, to breaking the world record...

In this episode of Beyond the Stables , we sat down with one of the best riders in the world: Nina Mallevaey. At only 26 years old, Nina is already World No. 7 and the highest-ranked woman in the sport. Just 24 hours after recording this conversation, she went on to win her first 5⭐ Grand Prix in Brussels. But as always on Beyond the Stables , this episode is not just about results. It’s about ge...

Recorded in the heart of Rome at the iconic Piazza di Siena, this week’s episode features American showjumper Lillie Keenan - just one day after helping Team USA secure a Nations Cup victory. Lillie takes us through her journey from an early debut in the sport to competing on some of the biggest stages in the world, and shares what it really takes to get there: the confidence, the self-belief, and...

Today’s episode comes to you from Rotterdam , during the third leg of the Longines League of Nations ™, where we had the chance to sit down with someone whose name has been echoing louder and louder across this circuit. If you watched the World Cup Finals in Basel this year, or have been following Team USA’s journey across Europe, you already know who we’re talking about: the incredibly talented a...

We’re taking you to La Baule, where we sat down with one of France’s most grounded and quietly determined young riders — Lara Tryba . Lara grew up surrounded by horses on her family’s breeding farm in the north of France, and from a very young age, hard work and horsemanship were part of her DNA. After years balancing studies, work, and riding, she made a bold decision — to go all in on her dream...

Today’s episode is a special one, as it’s among the very last we recorded during our time at the Sunshine Tour earlier this year, and it brings this incredible series to an end. We had the chance to sit down with Belgian rider Andres Vereecke , someone whose name you might already know: he’s the son of the renowned show jumper Koen Vereecke , but whose story is very much his own. In our conversati...

We recorded this episode at the Sunshine Tour earlier this year, with a guest who is now a member of Team Great Britain. But you might have known her from before (maybe from her YouTube channel ) and followed her journey from the very beginning with her crazy ponies. If you’re like me, you’ve been rooting for her way before her showjumping success. You guessed it: we had the absolute pleasure of s...

Today’s episode was recorded back in February at the Sunshine Tour, and to keep those sunny vibes going, we’re bringing you a brilliant young rider flying the flag for Portugal. She rides for Portugal, but with her deep Irish roots, she’s equally at home in Kilkenny. Today we are bringing you the incredibly talented Molly Hughes Bravo . Growing up surrounded by horses in her family’s Hughes Horse...

Over the past few weeks, one young rider has been turning heads in the world of showjumping. He’s Irish, incredibly talented, and right now he’s shining bright on the 5* stage. We’re talking about none other than Seamus Hughes Kennedy . Since we recorded this episode back in Geneva, Seamus has made his Nations Cup debut at the 5* level — and within just a few weeks, he jumped double clear in the G...

We recorded this episode in Geneva with someone we’re really excited about: Jules Orsolini . He’s our first French guest recorded in English, and he just happens to be the reigning European Young Rider Vice-Champion. He’s one of those young riders who are equally driven in and out of the ring. He’s as passionate about basketball as he is about showjumping, he studies business at university alongsi...

This episode marks the first of our special Geneva specials, and who better to kick things off than the future of Swiss show jumping herself? Yes, you heard that right. At just 20 years old, she made her 5* Nations Cup debut in Calgary, arguably the toughest show on the calendar. Today, we're joined by Géraldine Straumann . In this episode, you’ll get to know Géraldine: her incredible journey...

We’re bringing you this episode from sunny Spain, recorded during the Sunshine Tour—and on Valentine’s Day, no less! This one’s extra special because we were joined by our very first German guest: the fun, refreshingly real, and seriously talented Leonie Böckmann . Leonie made her 5* Nations Cup debut just last year, and trust us—the red jacket suits her very well, and we have a feeling she’ll be...

In this episode of  Beyond The Stables , we sit down with  Kim Emmen , one of the Netherlands’ top riders, who delivered a double clear at the Paris Olympics just months before we met her at the Longines League of Nations Final in Barcelona. Kim is one of only two female rider to compete in the Olympic individual final at Paris 2024. We talked about her Olympic experience, her partnership with Ima...

We're bringing something special to this episode of Beyond The Stables —not just one guest, but two. Recorded at the Sunshine Tour , we sit down with Jodie & Ellie Hall McAteer , two sisters who have each carved out their own place in the equestrian world. Jodie is competing at the top level for Team Great Britain , while Ellie is running Hyde Park Stables , balancing business and sport. T...

In this episode of Beyond The Stables , we sit down with Carlos Hank Guerreiro , Mexico’s top-ranked showjumper and a rising star in the equestrian world. Carlos made his Olympic debut at the 2024 Paris Games as one of the youngest riders in the competition. He shares his experience at the Olympics, the unique atmosphere of Team Mexico, and the role his family plays in his career. What stands out...

We sat down with Dani Waldman —feathers, flair, and fearlessness included. From dominating the showjumping ring to creating Horse Bytes , Dani is making five-star showjumping sharper, smarter, and more accessible than ever. In this episode, she talks about stepping away from competition, breaking the mold, and bringing fans an insider’s unfiltered take on the sport. She’s bringing us showjumping l...

Kevin Jochems is a talented and accomplished young Dutch rider who has represented his country on countless occasions. Recorded at the Longines League of Nations Final in Barcelona, this episode takes an in-depth look at Kevin’s journey - from his early beginnings to his incredible 5-star Grand Prix victory at just 23, and his continued success on the global stage. More than just a rider, Kevin sh...

This week, we’re excited to share an inspiring conversation with Niamh McEvoy , one of the brightest rising stars in Irish showjumping. Recorded at the Sunshine Tour, this episode takes a closer look at Niamh’s incredible year, which includes winning team gold at the Young Rider Championships and individual gold at the Five-Year-Old World Championships. Niamh opens up about her journey, sharing ho...

Aujourd'hui, dans le troisième épisode de notre série Suisse, on vous emmène à Zurich, chez un jeune cavalier qui, à seulement 25 ans, a déjà tout accompli : des Championnats d'Europe seniors, des Championnats du monde, et cet été, il a eu l'honneur de participer aux Jeux Olympiques. Nous sommes chez Edouard Schmitz ! Ce qui nous touche particulièrement chez Edouard, c’est sa capacité à atteindre...

In our second episode of our Swiss Special Series , we sit down with Peter Van Der Waaij, the youngest chef d’équipe leading one of the most successful showjumping teams in the world—the Swiss Elite Jumping Team . Recorded during the Longines League of Nations Final in Barcelona, we dive deep into Peter’s fascinating journey, from equestrian journalist and auction organizer to dynamic leader of a...

Bienvenue dans notre Série Spéciale Suisse ! Pendant trois épisodes consécutifs, on part à la rencontre des talents suisses en prélude au mythique CHI de Genève , l’un des moments forts de la saison équestre. Pour ce premier épisode, nous avons posé nos micros dans les écuries familiales de Bryan Balsiger , à Neuchâtel. À seulement 27 ans, Bryan a déjà une carrière impressionnante : il représente...