THE HORSE SHOW: The hackamore!
Showjumping recap from January 13th
January 13, 2026 at 4:20 PMBy s.wilhelm
Don't miss: THE HORSE SHOW Season 2 Episode 2. Every Tuesday, Frederik de Backer looks back on the most important events in international show jumping, interviews winners and personalities of the week, and shares exclusive insights into special challenges that the courses brought with them. This week, he is joined by South African show jumper Oliver Lazarus.
Joe Stockdale’s breakthrough moment in Abu Dhabi
It was a career-defining moment for Joe Stockdale, who secured his first-ever 5-star Grand Prix. Together with Oliver Lazarus, Frederik de Backer analyzes how Stockdale managed to be the only double clear in a field of 41 riders, while favorites like Maximilian Lill and David Will struggled with the final fences.
World Cup Basel: Richard Vogel reveals the secret behind the victory
The focus then shifts to the 8th leg of the Western European League in Basel. The experts break down the technical indoor track, featuring "blind turns" and difficult distances. The highlight of the discussion is Richard Vogel’s stunning victory with United Touch S. The episode reveals exclusive insights into a crucial equipment change: Vogel explains why he switched to a Hackamore bridle—borrowed from Julien Epaillard—and how this adjustment provided the balance needed to execute the daring turns that secured the win.
World Cup Standings: Can Steve Guerdat still make the final?
With Richard Vogel now taking the lead in the standings, the conversation turns to the pressure facing the reigning European Champion. Currently sitting on just 9 points after his return from back surgery, the experts debate whether the Swiss legend can secure the necessary clears in the remaining five stages—including next week in Leipzig—to reach the qualifying threshold for the Final.
In addition, Oliver Lazarus analyzes his own performance in the Doha Grand Prix, the panel discusses Scott Brash’s return to winning form, and the massive growth of equestrian facilities in the Middle East.
Don't miss it! Tune in live at 20:30 or watch it afterwards at any time in our media library.
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