A young Riders Academy

12/10/2026

09/10/2026

ONE MORE LOOK BACK BEFORE WHAT’S NEXT! 👀🐎

Strömsholm gave us so many moments to remember! 🇸🇪

From classroom discussions to hands-on learning, our Young Riders explored different sides of the equestrian world.

With Py Jägerden, they learned more about evaluating young horses, their potential and development, while Karin Morgan introduced them to the art of working horses on long reins.

And now, it’s almost time to get back in the saddle! 🔥

Next Monday, we’re heading to Peelbergen for three days of training with Franke Sloothaak!

Who’s ready for the next chapter? 🚀

04/10/2026

✨✨✨ Meet Nick ✨✨✨

Next up in our Rider Card series is Nick Nanning.

It has already been a season to remember for Nick. Representing the Netherlands at the 2026 European Championships for Young Riders, he helped his team claim European gold alongside his current top horse, Burgis Classina. 🇳🇱🥇

And his ambitions certainly don’t stop there. From the Olympic Games to Aachen, Nick already has some of the biggest stages in the sport on his dream list.

Swipe through to discover the riders who inspire him, his most valuable lesson - never give up - and a few favourites away from the arena. 👀🐴

Big goals, an already impressive season, and plenty more to come. 💙

27/09/2026

🎥 You’ve seen our days in Strömsholm. Now, see what it felt like to live them.

For our latest Social Media Challenge, each rider was asked to create a “Spend a Day with Me at the Young Riders Academy” vlog, capturing the session from their own point of view.

And this time, Rose takes us right inside the experience: from training and educational moments to everything happening in between.

Her take on a day at YRA made her the winner of our Strömsholm Social Media Challenge. 🏆

Come spend a day with Rose - YRA edition!🎬✨

23/09/2026

TRAIN. MOVE. REPEAT.

A different kind of training session for our Young Riders, working on movement, coordination and body awareness with Emma.

For these off-saddle sessions, our riders are supported by , keeping them comfortable and ready to move. 🤍

Because performance in the saddle starts with the work you do outside of it.

20/09/2026

Different countries, different stories, one Young Riders Academy family. 🌍🇸🇪

Tomorrow, we’re back together in Sweden for the next Educational Seminar, ready for new lessons, new experiences and a few unforgettable days ahead.

Sweden, here we come. 🤍

15/09/2026

✨✨✨ Meet Mathieu ✨✨✨

Next up in our Rider Card series is Mathieu Guery.

Driven, ambitious and focused on constantly improving, Mathieu is already looking towards some of the biggest stages in the sport — with the Olympic Games among the competitions he dreams of one day reaching. 🏆

Swipe through to meet his current top horse Leeshé, discover why Steve Guerdat is his all-time favourite rider, and get to know a few of his favourites away from the arena. 👀🍟

A young rider with big goals, a strong mindset and plenty of determination for what comes next. 💙

29/08/2026

PROUD DOESN’T EVEN BEGIN TO COVER IT. ❤️

A World Championship to remember for the entire Young Riders Academy family.

Seeing so many riders who have been part of the Academy competing on the biggest stage of our sport was already something special. Seeing four YRA riders make it all the way to the Individual Final made it even more remarkable.

Thibeau Spits, Harry Charles, Richard Vogel and Sophie Hinners among the very best in the world.

And then, two of them standing together on the podium:
🥈 Thibeau Spits — World Silver
🥉 Harry Charles — World Bronze

But this post is about more than medals.

It is about every YRA rider who entered that arena in Aachen, every journey that brought them there, and the privilege of watching talents who once joined the Academy continue to grow into some of the leading names of our sport.

From Young Riders Academy to the World Championships.
What a journey. What a family.

Congratulations to all of you. We couldn’t be prouder. ❤️
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