Beyond The Stables

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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!

In this episode of Beyond the Stables, we sat down with one of the best riders in the world: Nina Mallevaey.
At only 26 years old, Nina is already World No. 7 and the highest-ranked woman in the sport. Just 24 hours after recording this conversation, she went on to win her first 5⭐ Grand Prix in Brussels.
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.
Nina takes us through her entire journey in the sport, her family, from her early years to competing in her first senior European championship, and the experiences that shaped her along the way. She speaks about the importance of the people around her -especially the Rein family, whose support has been instrumental in her career, and her trainer Helena Stormanns, who has played a massive role in her development both as a rider and as a person.
What stands out immediately when talking to Nina is her incredible humility and gratitude. She is constantly acknowledging the people who have helped her along the way and the team behind her success. But listening to her story, it becomes clear that while she is surrounded by an amazing support system, her success is also something she has built herself through hard work, determination, and the courage to embrace opportunities.
Beyond her achievements, Nina might just be one of the kindest, warmest and most genuine people we have ever met. In a world that often moves too fast, she reminds us that kindness, humility and authenticity are not weaknesses,  they are strengths.
This is a conversation about journey, gratitude, ambition, and staying true to who you are.

Recorded in the heart of Rome at the iconic Piazza di Siena, this week’s episode features American showjumper Lillie Keenan - just one day after helping Team USA secure a Nations Cup victory.
Lillie takes us through her journey from an early debut in the sport to competing on some of the biggest stages in the world, and shares what it really takes to get there: the confidence, the self-belief, and the doubts along the way. We talk about her partnership with McLain Ward, how she’s balanced elite sport with her studies at Harvard, launching her own show jacket brand, and the mindset that allows her to keep progressing at the highest level.
As always on Beyond the Stables, we go beyond the results to get to know the person behind the rider  - and with Lillie, it’s her thoughtfulness and intelligence that make the difference.