{"id":19985,"date":"2024-12-23T10:13:19","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T09:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jumping-mechelen.com\/?p=19985"},"modified":"2024-12-26T10:40:35","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T09:40:35","slug":"the-future-of-belgian-show-jumping-shines-at-jumping-mechelen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jumping-mechelen.com\/en\/the-future-of-belgian-show-jumping-shines-at-jumping-mechelen\/","title":{"rendered":"The Future of Belgian Show Jumping Shines at Jumping Mechelen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-flex uagb-block-cb98215b alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-54a0d99a8b0bd7420c2a3c37432e95a9\" style=\"padding-bottom:0\">News<\/h1>\n\n\n<h2 style=\"font-size:47px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0rem;padding-right:0rem;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;margin-right:0\" class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-post-title\">The Future of Belgian Show Jumping Shines at Jumping Mechelen<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color wp-elements-afbbe33cb1d0a6a53405376e64ec92b7 wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\"><time datetime=\"2024-12-23T10:13:19+01:00\">23 December 2024<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">This week, sports, show, and horse enthusiasts come together at Jumping Mechelen to celebrate the end of the year. With over 40 years of history, Vlaanderens Kerstjumping \u2013 Memorial Eric Wauters has grown into much more than a prestigious competition. It is a place where generations of amateur and top riders have honed their skills and continue to return year after year.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">From the very beginning, Jumping Mechelen has been dedicated to inspiring and creating opportunities for young talent. This year, that vision takes center stage once again, with six Belgian U25 riders competing at the 5* level\u2014the pinnacle of show jumping. Among them, Thibeau Spits, at just 23 years old, will be participating in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup for the third time. The other young talents, Jules Van Hoydonck (22), Evelyne Putters (20), Mathieu Bourdeaud\u2019hui (21), Thibault Philippaerts (23), and Maverick Van Lent (25), won\u2019t compete in the World Cup but will have the opportunity to shine in other top events such as the Sires of the World, the BMW Masters, the CSIW5* KBC Bank &amp; Verzekering, and the Grote Prijs Sport Vlaanderen.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">We spoke with <strong>Thibeau Spits, Jules Van Hoydonck, and Evelyne Putters<\/strong> about their ambitions and what it means to them to compete at the highest level during the event where they\u2019ve spent so many of their year-end holidays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-8a2e3ef6 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-387824d1\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Thibeau Spits (23, Sint-Katelijne-Waver): <em>&#8220;This year, for the first time, I feel like I can win the World Cup.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Thibeau Spits has had a truly remarkable year. Riding Impress-K van &#8216;t Kattenheye, he claimed his first 5* Grand Prix victory at the LGCT Grand Prix in Riesenbeck. During the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup presented by BMW, Thibeau will once again partner up with Impress. \u201cI look back on a very consistent competition season,\u201d says Thibeau. \u201cHonestly, I couldn\u2019t ask for more. But like all Belgian riders, Jumping Mechelen is the ultimate dream for me. Having had such a strong year, I feel confident about my chances and I approach the World Cup with ambition.\u201d<br\/>Thibeau is a perfect example of a top rider who has literally grown up at Vlaanderens Kerstjumping. \u201cThe JM Indoor Masters, the KBC Gouden Teugel, even the mini steeplechase with Shetland ponies\u2014there aren\u2019t many classes at Jumping Mechelen that I haven\u2019t competed in. My favorite memory is my third place in the CSIW5* KBC Bank &amp; Verzekering in 2019. I was 18, had no expectations, and was thrilled to compete against idols like Kevin Staut and Gr\u00e9gory Wathelet. Experiences like that have certainly helped me get to where I am today.\u201d<br\/>Looking ahead, Thibeau is excited to perform his best in Mechelen, where he\u2019ll have the support of friends and family. \u201cMy grandfather, Jos Ceulemans, will be there too. He\u2019s one of my biggest supporters but rarely gets to travel abroad. The breeders of Impress will also be cheering us on, which means a lot to me.\u201d     <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/jumping-mechelen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/spits.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19987\" style=\"width:900px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jumping-mechelen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/spits.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/jumping-mechelen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/spits.jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/jumping-mechelen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/spits.jpg-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/jumping-mechelen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/spits.jpg-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-1a7a9121\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Jules Van Hoydonck (22, Merksplas): <em>\u201cMy performances at Jumping Mechelen opened new doors for me.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Jumping Mechelen 2023, the jump-off of the CSIW5 KBC Bank &amp; Verzekering*: a then 21-year-old Jules Van Hoydonck races through the course, with the Mechelen crowd collectively on the edge of their seats. Unfortunately, the rail falls on the very last fence, and Jules has to settle for <sup>third place<\/sup>\u2014though he earns the deep respect of Flemish show jumping fans in the process.<br\/>\u201cI was a bit disappointed,\u201d Jules admits. \u201cI could almost taste victory. But that performance in Mechelen turned out to be a game-changer for me. It helped me make important new connections and brought me onto the radar of the Young Riders Academy, of which I\u2019m now a part. The academy supports Europe\u2019s top-performing young riders and even secured me a spot at the FEI Jumping World Cup in Leipzig.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">A few weeks ago, Jules claimed victory in the U25 Grand Prix at CHI Geneva, adding to a previous win at Saut Herm\u00e8s in Paris. \u201cThe win in Geneva was the highlight of my career so far. This year, I\u2019m competing in the same classes at Mechelen as I did in 2023, but I\u2019m bringing a lot more experience with me. I hope to show that in the Nekkerhal.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/jumping-mechelen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/jules-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jumping-mechelen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/jules-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jumping-mechelen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/jules-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jumping-mechelen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/jules-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jumping-mechelen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/jules-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/jumping-mechelen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/jules.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-b814bceb\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Evelyne Putters (20, Schilde): Debutant and Youngest Competitor at 5* Level<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">After outstanding performances at the European and Belgian Youth Championships, 20-year-old Evelyne Putters is making her 5* debut at Jumping Mechelen. She is also the youngest competitor at this level this year. Evelyne shared, \u201cIt\u2019s my dream to become a professional top rider. That\u2019s why I chose a field of study that I can combine perfectly with my sport. Jumping Mechelen will be an incredible learning experience for me. I hope to deliver a few good rounds, but I must admit, I\u2019m quite nervous. I\u2019ve been coming to this event since I was a child and have often competed in the smaller classes. But this year, it\u2019s <em>the real deal<\/em>. I\u2019ll finally ride in front of that huge audience and alongside my biggest idols, like Niels Bruynseels. I hope to leave a good impression.\u201d          <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Evelyne, like all other Flemish U25 riders participating in the 5* competition at Jumping Mechelen, is part of PaardenSport Vlaanderen\u2019s Talentenplan. 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