THE HORSE SHOW – Julien Epaillard shines in Amsterdam
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January 28, 2026 at 1:36 AMBy s.wilhelm
What a week in show jumping! In the latest edition of THE HORSE SHOW, Frederik de Backer and his studio guests take a closer look at last week's tournaments. In the current episode, he welcomes Niels Bruynseels and Joe Clee to the studio. Topics include the World Cup in Amsterdam, the five-star Grand Prix in Thermal, and sporting highlights from Doha. Kim Emmen also gives exclusive insights into her season planning.
World Cup analysis: Epaillard's dominance and the tactics in Amsterdam
Julien Epaillard won the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ in Amsterdam. Together with Joe Clee, Frederik de Backer analyzes the decisive lines of the course, in particular the treacherous triple combination and an oxer-vertical line that proved fatal for many top riders.
Across the Atlantic and into the desert: Thermal & Doha
Another highlight is Scott Brash's victory in “The Emir's Sword” Grand Prix in Doha on Hello Mango. The experts discuss Brash's incredible consistency.
Kim Emmen and Imagine N.o.p.
In an interview, Dutch rider Kim Emmen talks about the development of her horse Imagine NOP. She explains how she made the horse even fitter after the Olympic Games in Paris. Despite a possible qualification for Texas, she is focusing more on Aachen.
Preview: What's coming up this week
Viewers can look forward to a full program in the coming week. On Saturday evening, the World Cup in Thermal is on the agenda, followed by the Grand Prix in Doha and the five-star Grand Prix from Hong Kong on Sunday.
HERE to THE HORSE SHOW.
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