All you have to know about a CSIO5* competition
Ever wondered about terms like ‘CSI’, ‘FEI’, ‘5* level’ or ‘Nations Cup’? These are often used in the showjumping world. As a spectator of a showjumping competition, it’s useful to know where these terms stand for. Read along to discover what makes a CSIO5* so special: The basics of showjumping Showjumping is an equestrian discipline […]
Fueling the Excitement: 2023 Nations Cup
As the Stephex motto goes: ‘no fence is high enough’. That’s true for Stephan Conter, the CEO and Founder of the Stephex Group. The Stephex Events reflect his innovative character year after year. Last year his team kicked off the first Nations Cup showjumping spectacle hosted in Belgium in over eight years. This year the […]
Course Design Insights with Gregory Bodo
Thrilling jumps, technical distances, and precise timings. These are some of the perplexities that showjumpers face in top level competitions. Gregory Bodo, a CSI5* International Course Designer, is the mastermind behind the thrilling courses you get to witness during the Brussels Stephex Masters. His passion lies in creating detail oriented and unified courses that push […]
Comments After the Henders and Hazel Nations Cup
It was a lively atmosphere at the press conference after the Nations Cup. With lasers and fire shows in the background, the Germans, still a bit surprised, enjoyed their joint win. Stephan Conter (Stephex) and Paul Van den Bosch (Henders & Hazel) also joined the celebration. Here’s what they had to say: Jana Wargers: “It […]
Team Germany Triumphs in the Action-Packed Henders & Hazel Nations Cup (CSIO5 | 1.60m | € 200,000)*
What. A. Night. Ok, it rained today… quite a bit, actually. But even that did not keep the most amazing crowd in the world from flocking to the Brussels Stephex Masters in massive numbers. They really showed up big time today, not only in number but also in spirit. And they received unforgettable memories in […]
These combinations will represent their countries in the CSIO5* Henders & Hazel Nations Cup (1.60m)
“Making predictions has never been this challenging.” The moment is almost upon us. Tomorrow evening at 8 PM, we’re kicking off a spectacular event. Nine powerhouse equestrian nations will compete in the Henders & Hazel Nations Cup, in the following starting order: Ireland Mark Mcauley | Grs Lady Amaro Jack Ryan | Bbs Mcgregor Max […]
Will Belgium end its 20-year dry spell?
Henders and Hazel Nations Cup Almost two decades have passed since the Belgian showjumping team triumphed in aNations Cup on home soil. Not only the Belgian riders but also the Belgian fans arehungry for a win. On Friday evening, August 25th, the moment Belgium has beenwaiting for might finally arrive.” The magic of the Nations […]
Brussels Stephex Masters 2023 set to dazzle and amaze like never before.
Get ready for an unparalleled Equestrian extravaganza! Mark your calendars for 23rd to 27th of August as the most extraordinary Brussels Stephex Masters ever will unfold. With the HENDERS AND HAZEL Nations Cup coming to Wolvertem, a record number of riders competing in more classes than ever before, plus the electrifying ROLEX Grand Prix presented by AUDI […]
