World-Class Genetics Go Under the Hammer: Eleven Elite Foals to Captivate a Global Audience at Brussels Stephex Masters
Friday 29 August 2025 will be one for the history books. After an action-packed day at the Brussels Stephex Masters — featuring the Henders & Hazel Nations Cup presented by STX Finance, one of the most prestigious and hotly contested showjumping competitions of the year — the spotlight shifts to the arena for an equally […]
European champions, Team Belgium, head to the Brussels Stephex Masters as favourites for the Nations Cup
European champions versus Olympic champions One year ago, Great Britain claimed Olympic gold. Just a month ago, Belgium was crowned European champion. On Friday 29 August, both powerhouses will go head-to-head at the Brussels Stephex Masters in the CSIO5* Henders & Hazel Nations Cup presented by STX Finance. It promises to be a true clash […]
José Maria Larocca Wins Rolex Grand Prix, Presented by Audi (1.60m | €500,000)
“This is a Dream Come True” José Maria Larocca, riding Finn Lente, became the first Argentinian in 50 years to win a 5* Grand Prix. And he picked the perfect location for his victory: the Brussels Stephex Masters. Argentinians certainly have good taste. Last year, Larocca also made an attempt but finished in second place, […]
Lorenzo de Luca wins the CSI3* Grand Prix with Violino IL Palazetto (1.50m | presented by Lieven Hendrickx | € 56,800)
Jessica Springsteen named the most consistent 3* rider After four days of intense competition among the top 3* riders, the Grand Prix of the CSI3* circuit took place on Sunday, September 1st. Only ten riders made it to the jump-off. The victory went to the Italian rider Lorenzo de Luca, who relied on Violino IL […]
Daniel Deusser and Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z win the CSIO5 qualifier, Powered by Audi (1.50m – €70,000)*
A busy schedule on the penultimate day of the Brussels Stephex Masters. On the sun-drenched grass arenas in Wolvertem, the finals for the young horses and the 1– and 2-riders were contested. Around 9:30 PM, the Grand Place arena was packed with spectators who didn’t want to miss the final event of the day: the […]
Nikita van der Meerschen Wins the CSI1 Grand Prix, Presented by Kask (1.30m) with Honesty Chavannaise Julie de Pelsmaeker most consistent 1* rider
On Saturday, August 31, the penultimate day of the Brussels Stephex Masters, the best CSI1* riders competed for victory in the Grand Prix. The podium was entirely Belgian. Out of the 60 combinations that started, 22 made it to the jump-off. Nikita van der Meerschen claimed the victory with her mare Honesty Chavannaise (President x […]
16-year-old Seppe Wouters finishes 1st and 3rd in the FUTURE STARS final for 6-year-old horses (presented by Zangersheide).
Seppe Wouters was in top form today. The only 16-year-old rider won the final for 6-year-old horses at the Brussels Stephex Masters with Subliem Keros (Untouchable x Calvaro Z | BWP). In addition, he secured third place with Suzanne de Mariposa (Hunter’s Scendro x Nabab De Rêve). They were just slightly slower than second-place finisher […]
Petronella Andersson leads Coyotte Pommex Z to victory in the FUTURESTARS Final for 7- and 8-year-old horses (presented by Zangersheide)
On Saturday, August 31, the final for 7- and 8-year-old horses took place at the Brussels Stephex Masters. Both age groups were presented with the same challenging course. For the 7-year-olds, the jumps were set at a height of 1.40 meters, and for the 8-year-olds, they were raised to 1.45 meters. In this competition, it […]
Breeders and Investors Seize Opportunity at STX Exclusive Breeding Collection
The STX Exclusive Breeding Collection auction offers a rare opportunity to purchase foals from famous top mares, combined with the best stallions. Many breeders, investors, stallion owners, and riders were eager to seize this opportunity and traveled to the Brussels Stephex Masters on Thursday evening, August 29. Additionally, many interested buyers participated online from all […]
Switzerland wins the CSIO 5* Henders & Hazel Nations Cup (€200,000), Belgium takes second place.
Switzerland, with newly crowned Olympic silver medalist Steve Guerdat (riding Is-Minka), won the Henders & Hazel Nations Cup at the Brussels Stephex Masters with 9 penalty points. Belgium followed in second place with 20 penalty points. The Netherlands collected 22 penalty points and finished third, while Germany, last year’s winner of the Belgian Nations Cup, […]
