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Here’s a belated update for January!

This month was packed with events and interviews. It started with a symposium on reproduction, organized by Desiree Gebbink from Pasedes. After that, I attended the OS/OLDBG stallion approvals, which was particularly special for me since I had done all the research on the stallions presented there.
Following this event, I went to Jumping Amsterdam, where my first column for Hoefslag was published:
https://www.dehoefslag.nl/nieuws/sport/105088/column-adriana-van-tilburg-pensionstallen-en-maneges-neem-je-
Afterwards, I attended the KWPN stallion approvals, where an interesting breeders’ congress was held. I wrapped up January by attending a clinic with Franke Sloothaak, organized as part of the KNHS College Tour.
Meanwhile, ClipMyHorse aired two episodes featuring their visit to Harm Thormählen last year, where they also interviewed me about my book:
📺  https://www.clipmyhorse.tv/en_EU/ondemand/event/2398/competition/328285?start_at=12785598
📺  https://www.clipmyhorse.tv/en_EU/ondemand/event/2398/competition/328363?start_at=12825547

Photo of the statue of Concorde that stands with Kees van de Oetelaar, made during my interview with Kees.

February

February was a rollercoaster, with highs and lows. The flu hit me hard, forcing me to cancel a few commitments so I could recover in time for the Spoga Creator Days. I was determined to be fit enough to take part in the panel talk on 'Smart Breeding', discussing the digital equestrian world for breeding, raising, and selling horses.
These two days were absolutely incredible. The discussion with Juliane Barth, Christoph Wahler, Susanne Casper (Equistro), and Kristina Sehr (SehrWieviel, the organizer) was inspiring, offering new perspectives on how to enhance my work and share my knowledge and expertise.
🎥 Watch the panel talk here: https://www.clipmyhorse.tv/en_EU/ondemand/event/15382/competition/330065?start_at=12953468

One of my annual highlights is attending the Salon des Étalons de Sport in Saint-Lô, France. Seeing so many top stallions together in one weekend, reconnecting with breeders, and confirming the strength of proven bloodlines—this event is truly special.
For me personally, this year’s Salon revolved around Vigo Cece and Untouched Son JPS, the full brother of United Touch S.
It’s incredible to think that the first two months of the year are already behind us!

© Mélina Massias