Maya Torres became a show jumper following her dad’s footsteps
Maya Torres was born into an equestrian family and has never really considered doing anything other than something horse related with her life. That journey has taken her from her homeland in Spain to the Netherlands, where she is currently doing a bit of everything with horses from riding to shows and sales videos. And […]
Grit and gratitude from serious injuries: show jumper Paula Wolontis knows how to thrive amidst difficulties
Paula Wolontis is a goal-driven show jumper, who has had to adapt and grow in the face of difficulties during her years as an equestrian. Right now she is going through rehabilitation for a stress fracture in the knee – and this is not the first time she has had to put her riding plans […]
Show jumper Emilie Conter on what she has learned from horses & competing
Emilie Conter has been around horses for her whole life and nowadays she is a professional show jumper. She is also doing more and more of the business side by buying and selling horses for Stephex Stables, which is a company founded by her parents. She says she doesn’t really know anything else and wouldn’t […]
It’s all about mindset: Linda Verwoerd talks about wellness habits while traveling around the world
Running her own business of buying and selling gorgeous Iberic horses, riding dressage, modeling for different brands around the world and living in sunny Ibiza – Equestrain team rider Linda Verwoerd is doing very well for herself. “I don’t mind working hard, I just need to be compensated in some way: creativity, money or freedom”, […]
How did Equestrain workouts make all the difference for showjumper Essi Kansikas?
Essi Kansikas started doing workouts to better her seat and riding a few years ago, but little did she know how much that would actually benefit her. Essi is a showjumper, a horse owner, a riding coach and Equestrain team rider. Just about a year ago she found it hard to say out loud that […]
Get rid of stiff hips. Here’s how.
I’m willing to bet you’re familiar with the tight feeling in your hip area (I must not be the only rider hoping I’d have a biiiit more softness in my hips and in my seat). When feeling stiff and tight in the hip area, stretching is not the only thing we should do as riders. […]
Busy schedules and big dreams: How do two young dressage riders make it all work
Equestrain team riders Nora Svensk, 24, and Riia Tuominen, 20, have a lot on their plates as they both compete in dressage, study and work at the same time. We asked them how they manage it all. Riia Tuominen lives in Germany, where she moved from Finland when she was 17 years old. She competes […]
