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Stud farm Sterrehof

At Sterrehof Stud quality is the main theme, in every respect. It all adds up to our goal: from foal to Olympic horse. Parallel to this long and ambitious track is our vision, forming the very basis of the ways we run and manage our business. We start from genetically interesting horses with substantial top sport potential. For this talent to fully prosper we create the best possible environmental conditions, starting from optimal care and management. A number of aspects at our yard secure the horses’ welfare. Sterrehof Stud was a herald in this respect ten years ago and continues to be an inspiration ever since.

Veronique Swagemakers

Veronique graduated in 2004 at The Veterinary University of Utrecht. She co-owned an equine clinic in Mol Belgium for a couple of years specialised in equine medicine. Since 2008 she and her colleague Sebastiaan Donker own a dressage training stable where Veronique successfully trained many horses from young age up to PSG and inter II level. In 2009 she started her own equine sports medicine practice: Equine Performance Center. The combination of being a rider and sports veterinarian created a more overlooking view on her work.

Katja Tucker-Gevers

My name is Katja Tucker-Gevers and together with Thriller I successfully drove an international Grand Prix for 7 years. Together we have also been a member of the Olympic framework for several years. Thriller is now enjoying his competition pension and thanks to the supplements from Synovium he is still in top shape!
In the meantime, of course, I train very intensively at home to get back to the top!

Anouk Frieling

I am Anouk Frieling and I have been working as a representative at Synovium since December 2022.
I have had a passion from an early age
for horses and the equestrian sector.
Because of my passion for the equestrian sector and the interest in turning this passion into my job, I started studying animal and livestock farming at the HAS University of Applied Sciences in Den Bosch. After completing the Bachelor Animal and Livestock Farming in 2020, I started the Master Equine Sciences at Aberystwyth University in Wales to
to gain more specific knowledge, based on scientific research, mainly in the field of horse nutrition. In 2021 I successfully completed this master and graduated. After my studies in Wales I gained a year of work experience as an equine nutrition expert in England. I then returned to the Netherlands and have been working at Synovium ever since.

Denise Wilson

Showjumper Denise Wilson moved to Europe in 2016 following a run of International successes, including winning the 3* Bromont Grand Prix and representing the United States at the Nations Cup in Lisbon, 2015. She has a track record of producing top class horses through from the age classes up to Grand Prix level. Fantastico B, Big Bang Des Genets (Alex Duffy), Catuso (Darragh Kenny) and Galous (Hayley Waters) all came through her stables DenBlue. Having previously worked at Stephex Stables and for Pieter Devos, Denise is now based in Weert, Netherlands, with a string of quality horses with whom she regularly competes on the European circuit.

Marc Houtzager

Marc Houtzager and Julia Kayser are owners of jumping stable Stal Houtzager-Kayser. Since 2000, Stable Houtzager-Kayser is situated at the Holtrustweg in Rouveen, the Netherlands. In 2012, the construction of our new stable complex was completed. It’s grand opening was celebrated in October 2012 along with the celebration of the silver medal that Marc won at the 2012 Olympic Games in London with the Dutch show jumping team.

Karim El Zoghby

Karim over the years has fashioned himself a "Bold & Solid" image in the ring on both national & international levels. He is currently based in his own professional showjumping yard in Velp, The Netherlands.Karim’s international showjumping career representing Egypt includes; individual Silver Medal in the Mediterranean Games Almería 2002, individual and team Silver Medals in the Pan Arab Games in 2007, winning several 4* Grand Prixs' last at Dinard 2015 & 5* Grand Prixs’ last at Al Ain 2016, competing in four World Equestrian Games; Jerez 2002 – Aachen 2006 - Kentucky 2010 - Normandy 2014, competing in three Olympic Games; Beijing 2008 - London 2012 - Rio 2016.