Some families share a hobby. The Philippaerts family shares a way of life. At home in Opglabbeek, Ludo and Veronique raised four sons, and all four ended up in the saddle. Olivier, Nicola, Thibault and Anthony grew up with horses in the yard and their father's show jumping career as the backdrop to family life.
How many strides is that line? It is the first question every rider asks at a new course. Our new course walk videos, made with course builder Pieter Vitse, answer it before you even get on your horse.
It all started at a competition. A young rider with a big dream, a girl who had been a constant presence at the stable since she was fourteen. “It was love at first sight,” says Veronique with a smile. Decades later, their love has blossomed into one of the most famous families in show jumping. Ludo rode his way to the top of the world, and today Nicola, Olivier, Anthony, and Thibault are writing their own chapter. But when you talk to Ludo and Veronique, you don’t hear a story about trophies. You hear a story about family.
The Philippaerts x Kentucky is a campaign celebrating a shared passion for horses, family and the values passed from one generation to the next. Through the Philippaerts family, we explore a life shaped by horses and a shared belief in creating for every generation, every level and every equestrian family.
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Canvas Sheet or Cotton Sheet? Compare comfort, durability, and versatility to discover which Kentucky Horsewear rug is the best fit for your horse.
Two childhoods spent surrounded by horses. A shared conviction: the horse always comes first. That is the family story behind Kentucky Horsewear and the reason why we have always regarded you as part of it.
Some routines are never written down. They’re simply learned at the stable. Discover the recovery essentials that every good groom keeps on hand from cooling clay to breathable limb wraps, to trusted Epsom salt treatments for hard-working horses.
Recovery starts the moment your ride ends. From cooling down and walking off to advanced recovery support, discover how small daily routines can help your horse stay comfortable, fresh and ready to perform.
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Wet leather isn't just dirty, the fibers are swelling and oils are being pushed out. Here's how to treat boots, chaps, bridles, and breastplates before the damage sets.
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Some horses already develop rubbed spots and irritated skin by August, while others barely react. The flies are the same, but the difference often lies in the condition of the skin, the hygiene of the equipment and the way fly spray is used.
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Flies don't just irritate horses, they disrupt rest, derail schooling, and compound into real welfare costs across a season. This guide covers layered protection from field to arena, before peak pressure hits.
Keeping infections out of the yard starts with small habits: quarantining new arrivals, separate tack per horse, and gear that actually dries before mould takes hold.
