Gilles Thomas glorious in Grand Prix Maastricht
A thrilling finale provided the perfect closing act for Jumping Indoor Maastricht 2025. Under the roof of the MECC Maastricht, everything came together: top-level sport, tension, and emotion. The stands shook as Belgian rider Gilles Thomas, aboard his nine-year-old mare Qalista, claimed victory in the prestigious 1.55m Grand Prix of Maastricht, the absolute highlight of […]
Alin Seidler Named Best Groom of Jumping Indoor Maastricht 2025
They are always there — often before sunrise and long after the applause has faded: the grooms, silent forces behind every successful rider and every gleaming horse. During Jumping Indoor Maastricht 2025, they finally took center stage. In collaboration with Quintes Finagri, the “Best Groom” award was introduced for the first time — a tribute […]
Thibeau Spits claims victory in the 1.45m MECC Prize
The final day of Jumping Indoor Maastricht 2025 began with Belgian brilliance. Thibeau Spits set the tone by claiming victory with his experienced gelding King van Essene in the 4* 1.45m MECC Prize. In the fast two-phase course, the Belgian left no doubt about who was the strongest. “That was a really quick round,” Spits […]
Boyd Exell Extends His Victory in a Thrilling FEI Driving World Cup Maastricht presented by Farm Trans
The lights dimmed, the stands filled, and the tension was palpable. This was the moment everyone at the MECC had been waiting for: the FEI Driving World Cup presented by Farm Trans. Seven top drivers from five countries gave it their all in a spectacular contest full of speed, precision, and courage. And in the […]
Henrik von Eckermann Shows Class in 1.50m Van Mossel Automotive Prix
In the main event of Saturday evening, the 4* 1.50m Van Mossel Automotive Prix, Swedish rider Henrik von Eckermann demonstrated his world-class talent. Only three combinations managed to complete the technical course without faults and qualify for the jump-off. In that decisive round, Von Eckermann and his experienced mare Calizi came out on top. “The […]
Hessel Hoekstra Triumphs in ClipMyHorse.TV Medium Tour
The ClipMyHorse.TV Medium Tour has just fallen to Hessel Hoekstra and his eight-year-old mare Madonna. The Dutch rider raced through the four-star 1.45m course at lightning speed, leaving the competition behind. Afterward, Hessel Hoekstra was overjoyed with his mare’s performance:„That was a fast round! Madonna jumped really fantastically and kept a great pace. My plan […]
The Future of Equestrian Sport Shines Bright in the Toverland Jimmy Cup 2025
The future of equestrian sport took center stage on Saturday afternoon during the Toverland Jimmy Cup 2025. Thirty enthusiastic pony riders lined up at the start, cheered on loudly by their fans in the stands. In the end, it was ten-year-old Scarlett van Werkhoven who claimed victory aboard her experienced pony Arkan. With a faultless […]
Marriët Smit-Hoekstra Unstoppable in Ashform Farm Prix
Marriët Smit-Hoekstra continues her winning streak at Jumping Indoor Maastricht. For the second day in a row, she claimed victory in a four-star 1.40m class, this time in the Ashform Farm Prize. In the two-phase competition, she guided her nine-year-old stallion For Chacco TN to victory with visible confidence. The Dutch rider delivered a perfectly […]
Helle-Marie Lehoucq Races to Victory in the Small Tour Final
Saturday morning began with an exciting conclusion to the 1* 1.25m Small Tour Final. No fewer than nineteen combinations qualified for the jump-off, in which Belgian rider Helle-Marie Lehoucq and her fourteen-year-old mare Goanita set the fastest time. With a faultless and fluent round, she claimed the first final of the day. Kristian Houwen recorded […]
Michael Greeve and Commissar Pezi on Top in the 1.50m VDL Groep Prix
The final jumping class of the evening, the 4* 1.50m VDL Groep Prix, was just won by Michael Greeve. Although the Dutch rider has only recently formed a partnership with the twelve-year-old gelding Commissar Pezi, he added a second victory to their record in a packed MECC arena. After his winning round, Michael Greeve clearly […]
