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by Stacey Stearns
Horsemanship and sportsmanship defined the year...
The 2025 Endurance season showcased the sport’s increasing depth, global reach, and renewed energy – from Europe to Asia, and from rising youth stars to the most seasoned senior competitors.
The year’s defining themes were renewal, youth, and continuity: experienced champions continued to deliver at the highest level while a new generation of riders and nations made remarkable strides.
Throughout the season, one constant shone through – the extraordinary partnership between equine and human athletes and the global community that supports them. These partnerships remain the foundation of Endurance.
Senior and continental champions crowned
Europe’s top riders met in June at Castiglione del Lago (ITA) for a memorable edition of the FEI Endurance European Championship.
The Netherlands’ Marijke Visser and Chaitana des Chaises claimed Individual gold with a performance that blended tactical precision, pace management, and the unmistakable trust between horse and rider over a 160km track. The Netherlands also captured Team bronze.
“When we reached the last kilometres, I asked Chaitana to take the lead,” Visser said. “She knew it was showtime. I was still trying to control her speed, but she took over the game. Chaitana won the gold for us. She made us so proud...”
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https://www.fei.org/stories/sport/endurance/2025-year-endurance-review
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