<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[AJA Equestrian]]></title><description><![CDATA[AJA Equestrian]]></description><link>https://www.aja-equestrian.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:02:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.aja-equestrian.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Belgium is a Top Choice for Training]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s not just about having a place to keep your horse, it’s about professional care, expert training and a supportive environment. Belgium, in particular, offers some fantastic opportunities for ambitious showjumping riders and horse owners. What is Training Livery? A service where your horse is not only stabled but also trained regularly by professionals. This means your horse gets consistent exercise, skill development and care tailored to their needs. Experience: Your horse is worked by...]]></description><link>https://www.aja-equestrian.com/post/why-belgium-is-a-top-choice-for-training</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0e16e2ce2b5b4a4d6dc174</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 07:40:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6081a9_80663e1e454a48f681f8d8696ead6a13~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lucy Atherton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Win for Alex Atherton at Sentower]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video credit: Events Through a Lens It was a great two shows for AJA Equestrian rider Alex Atherton at the Sentower CSI1* Easter Tour. They came away with a win on Qilano Van De Helle in the 1.15m, plus a third for Ralf in the 1.10m and 5th in the 1.20m. Killer du Grand Moustier was also highly competitive - making it a total 10 clears for all three horses over the two weeks they competed. Alex said: 'Qilano had an excellent show. Great rounds all three days, last day clear with a good time...]]></description><link>https://www.aja-equestrian.com/post/win-for-alex-atherton-at-sentower</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fe6a8e4f7ebdc9f6ab516c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:15:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6081a9_69988ee5514344e3ad03221c9b9f4432~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lucy Atherton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Kumps Victory at Peelbergen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo credit: Sportfot Victor Kumps took the spotlight at Peelbergen in April 2026, where he guided In Excess to victory in the Grand Prix. His performance added to the continuing Belgian success story in Kronenberg. Victor won the national Pro Tour competition with a convincing victory in the 1.45m Grand Prix. Riding In Excess de Vains, the talented offspring of Vagabond de la Pomme, he jumped to victory and secured another win for Belgium.  Jonas Van Dijck rode Quinto vd Bisshop to a strong...]]></description><link>https://www.aja-equestrian.com/post/victor-kumps-wins-at-peelbergen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fe16e520805f9d8a86e27e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:11:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6081a9_c0feb0cf77474eecae486290a5949517~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_750,h_421,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lucy Atherton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinic with Jos Kumps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riders and horse enthusiasts were at Sport Vlaanderen in Genk in March, for an inspiring seminar with top trainer Jos Kumps. It was a fascinating and educational evening in which his vision on horse training took centre stage. Photo credit: sport.vlaanderen During the seminar, Jos took the participants through his working method, in which simplicity, logic and respect for the horse are central. Using carefully chosen exercises, he demonstrated how training often seems complex, but can be...]]></description><link>https://www.aja-equestrian.com/post/clinic-with-jos-kumps</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fe4b0a4f7ebdc9f6ab09ad</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6081a9_845b76875c564e26b67762c21c56052e~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lucy Atherton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competing in Oliva]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Alex Atherton We began the show building back up after Brussels, this meant starting in the 110s. After the first week we were in the 1.20s. The second week, Ralf only jumped once due to the rain but he was entered in the 1.30. The last week we ended in the 1.30 accumulator and because the show didn’t go exactly as we planned due to the weather, it was that much sweeter! Not only did we get round, we jumped the joker, left all the fences up, and were placed in the money prizes (11th). Ralf...]]></description><link>https://www.aja-equestrian.com/post/competing-in-oliva</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69601dbaf3c0663c7a92e57d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:18:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6081a9_458d707bc35740a58691ba0c295b79d8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_770,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lucy Atherton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brussels Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Alex Atherton Killer jumped the 1.25m and Ralf 1.20. I hadn’t competed on grass since 2023 so I was slightly nervous, grass doesn’t feel as nice to land on as surface. Both boys jumped really well, especially for it being my first bigger class with Killer. Thursday involved Qiqi sending me half way to space! He’s unreal. Definitely telling me it’s time to step up, the rider’s going to need more convincing though. Killer was the only one to jump on Friday. I was planning on just having a...]]></description><link>https://www.aja-equestrian.com/post/brussels-masters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69601f45cf91ec7bd918f993</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 20:22:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6081a9_967d908d8285488db8c2822ac35542d7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_842,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lucy Atherton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Atherton Placed in Paris]]></title><description><![CDATA[AJA Equestrian rider Alex Atherton was placed 2nd in the 1.10m at the Paris GCT in June 2025 on their horse Ralf. Alex said: "I don’t think Ralf could’ve tried any harder this weekend. This was his biggest show to date and he took it all in his stride to get us 2nd on the last day. "He is the light and soul of the stables… even though you can’t leave anything near his box! "So proud of him."]]></description><link>https://www.aja-equestrian.com/post/alex-atherton-placed-in-paris</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69601befcf91ec7bd918f146</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:08:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6081a9_bf5321ca1d2a485eafb8a24bd41baec2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_959,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lucy Atherton</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>