Beyond The Stables

This week on Beyond the Stables, we're joined by  Íñigo López de la Osa Franco, Monaco's rising showjumper.
We caught up with Íñigo at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Madrid to talk about his journey through the sport. Born to a Spanish and Italian family before choosing to represent Monaco, he's already competed under three flags and is now competing at the highest level of international showjumping.
In this episode, we chat about his first years in the sport, making the step up to five-star competition, training in the Netherlands, and his move to France to ride with the Delestre family. We also get into his training routine, fitness, recovery, and what life looks like outside the ring.
As always, Beyond the Stables is about getting to know the person behind the rider, and Inigo's sense of humour definitely comes through in this one.
If you enjoy showjumping, equestrian sport, the Longines Global Champions Tour, and hearing honest conversations with the next generation of top riders, we hope you enjoy this episode.

In this episode of Beyond the Stables, we sat down with one of the most exciting young riders in the sport today: Sophie Hinners.
From representing Germany on the world's biggest stages and competing at the top of the sport, Sophie's rise has been one of the most remarkable in recent time. But as always on Beyond the Stables, this episode is not just about results. It's about getting to know the person behind the rider.
Sophie takes us through her entire journey, from growing up in Germany and dreaming of a career with horses, to taking the leap to the Netherlands, where a six-month plan turned into a life-changing decision. She shares the story of Vittorio, the horse that transformed her career, the lessons she learned working at Stal Hendrix and the experiences that shaped her into the rider she is today. We also talk about Team Germany, the Iron Dames project, life and work alongside Richard Vogel and David Will, and the evolution of her riding. 
What stands out immediately when talking to Sophie is her humility, kindness and genuine love for her horses. Throughout our conversation, she constantly speaks about learning, gratitude, teamwork and the people who helped her along the way. Despite competing at the very highest level, she remains incredibly grounded and refreshingly authentic.
Beyond her achievements, Sophie might just be one of the warmest and most genuine people we have ever had the pleasure of meeting!

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This episode has been translated into English using AI for our international audience. Please note that all voices heard in this translated version are AI-generated and not the real voices of Antoine, Olivia, or Alysée.
In this new episode of Beyond The Stables, we welcome one of the brightest rising stars of French show jumping: Antoine Ermann.
Recorded at Equita Lyon, just before a weekend that would see him finish on the podium of the World Cup Grand Prix, this conversation offers a deep dive into the journey of a rider as talented as he is authentic.
At just 24 years old, Antoine delivered the best French performance at the 2025 Senior European Championships in A Coruña. In this episode, he opens up about his family, his journey in the sport, daily life at Écurie Chevel, his first steps at the highest level, and the vision he has for his career.
But as always on Beyond The Stables, what matters most to us is discovering the person behind the rider; and in Antoine we meet someone humble, grounded, sincere, and deeply devoted to his horses.
A genuine, inspiring and unfiltered conversation with one of the names to watch in international show jumping.

Dans ce nouvel épisode de Beyond The Stables, nous recevons l’un des plus grands espoirs du saut d’obstacles français : Antoine Ermann.
Enregistré à Equita Lyon, juste avant un week-end qui le verra monter sur le podium du Grand Prix Coupe du Monde, cet échange nous plonge dans le parcours d’un cavalier aussi talentueux qu’authentique.
À seulement 24 ans, Antoine a signé la meilleure performance française aux Championnats d’Europe Seniors 2025 à A Coruña. Dans cet épisode, il revient sur son histoire, sa famille, son quotidien aux Écuries Cheval, ses débuts au plus haut niveau et la vision qu’il porte sur son sport.
Mais surtout, derrière le cavalier de haut niveau, on découvre une personnalité humble, sincère et profondément passionnée par ses chevaux.
Un épisode vrai, inspirant et sans filtre avec l’un des noms à suivre de près dans le jumping français.
Bonne écoute!

In this episode of Beyond the Stables, we sit down with former Irish Chef d’Équipe Michael Blake, the man who helped shape one of the most dominant Nations Cup teams in modern showjumping.
This episode is a little different from our usual ones. It’s the kind of story we don’t hear enough anymore.
From earning his very first pony by milking a cow every day for a year, to breaking the world record in bareback high jump, to winning almost every Nations Cup there is, Michael’s journey through the sport is anything but ordinary. He takes us inside what it really means to build a winning team, how you develop riders, create depth, manage pressure, and ultimately bring a nation to the very top of the sport.
We dive into the mindset behind Irish showjumping and the system that has shaped an entire generation of riders.
This is a conversation full of insight, honesty, and experience from someone who has truly seen it all.
A very, very special episode, and one you won’t want to miss!