Driven by Passion

Some show jumping weekends are about the results. Others are about the experiences, the lessons and the unexpected moments that make a show truly memorable. From July 30 to August 2, I competed at the SenTower Sun Classic at SenTower Park in Belgium – and it was definitely one of those unforgettable weekends for me. I competed with four horses – King, O’Brian van Rinsma State, Gasira and Quark de Preuilly Z – and each of them brought something completely different to the week

Sometimes, the equestrian world feels surprisingly small. Connections that start on one continent suddenly reappear months later somewhere completely different - and often at exactly the right moment. Last August, during my time with the Global Amateur Tour in São Paulo, while searching for suitable competition horses, I happened to meet South African rider Charlie Bays during a stable visit. At the same time, he was competing at the CSI4*-W Longines São Paulo, and I was luck

Two weeks at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour (MET) in Oliva, Valencia (Spain) – a journey that once again showed me how much this sport is about adaptation, mindset, and continuous development. Spring MET 2026, Valencia, Spain - Bronce 1.20 m Coming from Cape Town, I arrived without any prior training with my two horses King and O’Brian van Rinsma State. Both horses are based in Mallorca, and I usually ride them only between August and December. The last time I had been in