Author name: Yonie Marijnissen

When you look back at the defining dressage story of 2025, one name quickly stands out: Justin Verboomen. With his nine-year-old stallion Zonik Plus, the 38-year-old Belgian not only pushed his own limits this season, but also rewrote the record books with a series of milestones and firsts.

Gilles Thomas, the poster rider of Jumping Mechelen 2025, enjoyed an exceptionally strong sporting year. He became European team champion and individual bronze medallist with the Red Musketiers, the Belgian team, in A Coruña, and crowned his season by becoming the youngest winner ever of the Longines Global Champions Tour, claiming the overall title with victories in Paris and New York, and podium finishes in Rome and Shanghai.

As tradition dictates, the FEI Driving World Cup, presented by Lotto and Paardensport Vlaanderen, once again forms the spectacular finale of Jumping Mechelen.

Dressage enthusiasts can once again enjoy a strong programme, culminating in the FEI Dressage World Cup Grand Prix on Sunday 29 December, followed by the Freestyle on Monday 30 December.

Show jumping fans can enjoy five days of top-level sport, but the highlight comes on Tuesday 30 December, with the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup presented by BMW on the schedule.

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News Guido Poels is a name synonymous with passion for equestrian sports. As a co-founder of Jumping Mechelen, one of Belgium’s most prestigious indoor equestrian events, he left an indelible mark on the world of horses and riders. In addition to his involvement with Jumping Mechelen, Guido Poels was the driving force behind Poels B.

News The BMW Masters at Jumping Mechelen had the audience on the edge of their seats. With progressively higher jumps and intense jump-offs, the excitement in each round continued to build. The unique format, where riders choose a jump to raise, ultimately led to a final round where all obstacles were set at maximum height.

News Loose Jumping and Stallion Competitions Unite Breeding Fans at the Nekkerhal On the second day of Jumping Mechelen, breeders from all corners of Belgium and beyond flocked to the Nekkerhal as they do every year. With three stallion competitions and a spectacular final of loose jumping for 2-year-old talents, sponsor Zangersheide offered an exciting

News Tekst: Kris Van Loo The Dressage World Cup consists of 11 legs, with Mechelen hosting the sixth leg. So far, only Larissa Pauluis and Isabel Cool have competed. Larissa Pauluis (44) and her 14-year-old Flambeau achieved a personal best of 80.395% in the Freestyle to Music at Stuttgart, securing second place. This marked the