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Three weeks of international show jumping, four very different horses and countless memories. Autumn MET I brought clear rounds, strong results and a podium finish in the 1.30 m, with each horse bringing its own strengths, challenges and personality to the arena. Autumn MET I 2026, Valencia, Spain - 2nd place, 1.30 m Competing at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour (MET) in Oliva Nova is about much more than results. It is about finding the right rhythm and distance, making the

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

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 - 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 the sad

The Mediterranean Equestrian Tour 2024 – MET – was a milestone for King and me. From December 6th to 15th, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in this internationally prestigious show jumping event in Oliva Nova, Spain, for the very first time – and it was an experience I will never forget! Autumn MET 2024, Valencia, Spain - 1.20 m The MET is one of the most renowned international show jumping competition in Europe, offering riders from all over the world the chan