Sport
Olympic Participation at Risk for Dutch Show Jumpers: 'Situation Not Rosy'
Laurens van Lieren, top sport manager of the Royal Dutch Equestrian Federation (KNHS), states that the situation for Dutch show jumpers is not promising after missing Olympic qualification at the World Championships in Aken and failing to reach the League of Nations final in Saint-Tropez. With key horses like Beauville Z N.O.P. nearing retirement and others sold or unfit, the team faces a difficult period where talented Dutch-bred horses are often exported. Van Lieren emphasizes that success depends on collective effort among riders, owners, and trainers, noting that minor errors can determine outcomes. The KNHS hopes for continued financial support from NOC*NSF as they aim to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Games through next year's European Championship in Belgium.
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