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Floodings at Joyce's barn 29 augustus 2010
The east of The Netherlands was facing an enormous amount of rain last week. Especially the village Oost-Gelre, where Jo... continue >>

New horse for Joyce: Farah Diba I.Dancer 29 augustus 2010
Last week Joyce could add a new horse to her collection. It is the Don Schufro filly Farah Diba I.Dancer. continue >>

Video of PsG CDI3* Copenhagen now online 29 augustus 2010
Recently Joyce and Wup competed at the CDI3* in Copenhagen, Denmark. The pair did very well, they were placed second and... continue >>

Third in Intermediaire I final 22 augustus 2010
At the CDI3* in Copenhagen, Joyce and Wup rode the Intermediaire I final. Wup went great and won the third prize! continue >>

Great 2nd Place in CDI Copenhagen 20 augustus 2010
Joyce started well in the CDI3* Copenhagen with a 2nd place in the international Prix St.Georges aboard Wup. They scored... continue >>

Next week to CDI Copenhagen 12 augustus 2010
Next week Joyce will compete Wup at the CDI3* in Copenhagen, Denmark in the international small tour. continue >>

Short stay in KL for judging 7 augustus 2010
Since last Wednesday, Joyce is in Kuala Lumpur to judge at the Merdeka Masters, an event where everything is just great! continue >>

Video of Wup @ National Championships online July, 12 2010
Wup did extremely well at the Dutch National Championships in the Small Tour. He won a silver medal overall (3 tests) an... continue >>

Two second places at CDI Strassen (LUX) 25 juli 2010
Last weekend, Joyce and Wup competed at the CDI in Strassen, Luxemburg. They had an amazing weekend with two second plac... continue >>

Silver medal in Dutch National Championship June, 15th 2010
The Dutch National Seniors Dressage Championships took place from 9 - 13 June 2010 in De Steeg, The Netherlands. It was ... continue >>

Four amazing victories: highest score of the year! 24 mei 2010
Last weekend Wup and I went to the CDN in Zelhem, The Netherlands. We could ride four tests there, twice the Prix St.Geo... continue >>

Our new born filly: Fame I.Dancer 11 mei 2010
On the 7th of May 2010, our filly Fame I.Dancer was born. Ten days too early, totally unexpected, but healthy and pretty... continue >>

Three victories with over 70%! 11 mei 2010
So far in May, Joyce and Wup are invincible in the Small Tour in The Netherlands. They won three competitions in a row w... continue >>

Video of PsG Almelo now online April, 12th 2010
Joyce's partner Michael Kennedy was also at the CDN in Almelo. Not only to support Joyce, but also to video the winning ... continue >>

Great comeback for Wup and Joyce! April, 11th 2010
For the first time in three months, Joyce and Wup competed again. It was an important competition, because it was the fi... continue >>

Lots of equestrian on Eurosport this year! 26 maart 2010
Eurosport will broadcast a lot of equestrian this year. The schedules for the short term, April and May, are mentioned b... continue >>

Entered for the first outdoor shows of the season 26 maart 2010
After a short winter break, Joyce and Wup have entered for some competitions in the coming outdoor season, starting in A... continue >>

Two days at World Cup Final in Den Bosch 26 maart 2010
Thursday Joyce and Michael were present at the World Cup Final in 's Hertogenbosch to do some video interviews. Did you ... continue >>

Final evening with judging clinics in Vragender 13 maart 2010
During the winter, riders had the opportunity to ride in a test event with judging clinic once a month. Joyce judged and... continue >>

Anky starts with her Anky Education Center 12 februari 2010

Triple Olympic Champion Anky van Grunsven has started her Anky Education Center. A concept for everyone: for the most... continue >>

Busy competition day next Sunday 7 januari 2010
Next Sunday Joyce will be competing at two big competitions. In the morning at the Sunrise Stables in Assen, in the afte... continue >>

Last weekend's show cancelled because of snow 21 december 2009
Heavy snow storms in The Netherlands, we are not used to that! Due to the snow, my show of last Sunday was cancelled. continue >>

Joyce at Tennis: Sister Act Part 1 9 december 2009
Yesterday evening Joyce played her first tennis match, together with her sisther in law Nicole Kennedy at a winter tourn... continue >>

65% at CDN Expo On Horse in Hengelo 9 december 2009
Last week Joyce and Wup competed at the CDN Expo On Horse in Hengelo, a popular competition with the best riders of the ... continue >>

Follow Joyce on Twitter! 8 november 2009
From now on, you can follow Joyce on the internet on a more frequent base. She now has a Twitter account! continue >>

Second and Third at Invitational Assen! 5 november 2009
The week after the World Cup Qualifer in Odense we were invited to compete at the Invitational at the CSI Assen in The N... continue >>

Third and Fourth at CDI-W Odense!!!! October, 18th 2009
From Wednesday til Saturday Joyce and Wup were in Odense, Denmark to compete in the Small Tour of the World Cup qualifie... continue >>

Wup moved to Van Grunsven Stables October 4th, 2009
This weekend Wup has moved to Van Grunsven Stables in Erp. Joyce has an excellent opportunity this winter to prepare Wup... continue >>

Two red ribbons for Wup in Kootwijk September, 14th 2009
Last weekend Wup and I had our first outdoor competition in six weeks. We had to take a bit of a break and combined that... continue >>

EC Dressage live at Eurosport August, 28th 2009
The finals of the European Championships in Windsor will be live broadcasted at Eurosport. Dressage on the Saturday even... continue >>

Prize-winning in Strassen (LUX) Juli, 27th 2009
Last weekend Wup and I went to an international dressage competition in Strassen, Luxemburg. It was a fun and competitiv... continue >>

INTERNATIONAL VICTORY IN INTERMEDIAIRE 1 FREESTYLE September 14, 2008
Joyce and Wup booked their first international victory! In Mondorf-les-Bains they won the Intermediaire I Freestyle! continue >>

Joyce riding Apart I.Dancer for first time September 1, 2008
Last weekend the moment of truth had come! Joyce was going to ride Apart I.Dancer under supervision of Judith Ribbels fo... continue >>

Latest addition: Dinola M August 29, 2008
Yesterday Joyce could welcome a new addition to the barn, Dinola M! She bought the filly at the Elite Auction in Borculo... continue >>

Silver Medallist ZZ-Licht August 25, 2008
Last weekend Joyce and Wup won the silver medal at the National Championships at ZZ-Licht level in Almelo. continue >>

Trotting Miracle Apart I.Dancer August 23, 2008
Friday it was Apart I.Dancer's second appearance at the National KWPN in-hand Championships. The first time as a filly, ... continue >>

WUP WINS INTERMEDIAIRE I!!! August 16, 2008
Today we had our first Small Tour competition, in Heiloo, up in the North-West, a three hour drive. continue >>

Zo Florencio wins 1st round and Team Championship August 15, 2008
Diane Willemsen and Zo Florencio won the 1st round of the Regional Dressage Championships. Apart from that the won the T... continue >>

Apart I.Dancer a raw diamond August 11, 2008
Last weekend Apart I.Dancer came home from a couple of weeks at Herman Koorman's stables in Slagharen. continue >>

Wup and I to NC! August 10, 2008
Today Wup and I had our semi-final for the NC in Kootwijk. The best 40 riders of the qualifiers were competing again. continue >>

Meet Wup's full sister, Alinda! August 5, 2008
This is Alinda, Wup's full sister. She is owned by Ron Poolen. Recently she was one of the best horses at a KWPN show in... continue >>

First win for Joyce and Wish I.Dancer August 3, 2008
Today Joyce and Michael went to a competition together for the first time, without mum Willy. And that with Wish I.Dance... continue >>

Wup to Semi-Finals! July 26, 2008
Today Wup qualified himself for the semi-finals of the National Championships at ZZ-Licht level. The final qualifier was... continue >>

Zo Florencio to Regional Championships July 7, 2008
Diane Willemsen and Zo Florencio are qualified for the Regional Championships. These will take place mid-August in Ruurl... continue >>

First and Second in ZZ-Licht July 6, 2008
In Zevenaar Wup had his third ZZ-Licht competition ever. continue >>

Topscore for Zo Florencio: 74,5% June 29, 2008
Diane Willemsen and Zo Florencio were in topshape this weekend. They won their class with 74,5%. continue >>

Wup on his way to semifinals June 29, 2008
Wup had his second qualifier for the national championships at ZZ-Licht level today in Schaijk. continue >>

Joyce and Berkel I.Dancer reunited June 29, 2008
Last Saturday Joyce and Berkel I.Dancer were reunited for an hour. Joyce and her boyfriend Michael went to Marke to visi... continue >>

Apart I.Dancer now STER! June 22, 2008
At the KWPN show in Varsseveld Apart I.Dancer was awarded the STER-predicate. continue >>

Wup Champion of Achterhoek-Oost June 15, 2008
For the third consecutive time Wup has won the championships of the Achterhoek-Oost Region at Z2-level. In Winterswijk ... continue >>

Berkel I.Dancer's filly! June, 6th 2008
Today I got a message from Belgium about the birth of Berkel I.Dancer's first foal! continue >>

Important victory at CDI Outdoor Gelderland June, 5th 2008
Wednesday evening Wup and I competed at the CDI Outdoor Gelderland in De Steeg (NED) in the Outdoor Gelderland Trophy. A... continue >>

Wish I.Dancer in foal by Wup June, 4th 2008
Yesterday Wish I.Dancer was first time scanned at the vet's clinic and she is in foal by Wup! continue >>

Again 9s and NRPS Champion May, 17th 2008
Wup just won the NRPS Championships at Z2-level. At the National Equestrian Center in Ermelo he won both tests of the Ch... continue >>

Winner of Hoefslag Dressage Cup May 10th, 2008
"Wup and I won the Hoefslag Dressage Cup in Zelhem today with a marvellous score!" continue >>

Another little Wup May, 5th 2008
In the meantime about fifteen Wup foals have born. Sometimes Joyce receives pictues of the offpring of her best horse. continue >>

Wup and Joyce to Outdoor Gelderland! May, 4th 2008
Wup and Joyce are qualified for the Outdoor Gelderland Dressage Trophy. continue >>

Diane and Zo Florencio in Photo Shoot April, 29th 2008
Diane Willemsen and Zo Florencio will soon appear in Bit Magazine. continue >>

Unique I.Dancer wins with 63% April, 29th 2008
Axelle Dubois rode Unique I.Dancer in her first big Belgian WVUR show. continue >>

Sold my House! April, 23th 2008
Yesterday it was all confirmed, my own house in Lievelde is sold! continue >>

First Prize for Wish I.Dancer April, 20th 2008
Lonneke and Wish I.Dancer have booked their first victory of the year today! continue >>

Wup not to Show in Babberich April, 12th 2008
Wup is not okay... yesterday he went to the blacksmith and came back a bit lame. continue >>

Lonneke and Wish I.Dancer third in Vorden April, 14th 2008
Lonneke Ruesink rode her first outdoor show of the season in Vorden last season. She saddled Joyce's mount Wish I.Dancer... continue >>

Apart enjoys herself in the sand April, 14th 2008
Apart I.Dancer is such a crazy horse, everyone who has seen her, agrees in that... however we don't mind that she is a b... continue >>

Michael wins Tennis Match April, 12th 2008
Team Hoogkamp has had the first tennis competition of the season. The team lost with 2-4 (6 matches), but Michael won hi... continue >>

Wup shows great at Stallion Show Enterbrook April, 11th 2008
Thursday evening Wup and I had our stallion show at the Enterbrook Stud Farm in Enter. It was so crouded that there was ... continue >>

Diane and Zo Florencio improve a lot April, 11th 2008
Diane and Zo Florencio make good progression. continue >>

First Wup Filly born in USA April, 9th 2008
This morning Wup's first offspring in the USA was born. The lovely bay filly was named Demitra. continue >>

Joyce and Michael's big purchase: a House! April, 2nd 2008
Last Tuesday Joyce and Michael went to the notary for a big purchase: a house! continue >>

Riding Sunsun in the mud April, 1st 2008
Today it was Joyce's turn to train Wish I.Dancer, also known as Sunsun. Lonneke was too busy and had a little misunderst... continue >>

World Cup Final 's Hertogenbosch great experience March, 31st 2008
Right after the come-back from Florida, Joyce had to work four days at the CSI/CDI World Cup Final in 's Hertogenbosch. ... continue >>

Feels good to ride Wup again! March, 27th 2008
Wednesday Joyce came back in Holland and ofcourse the first thing she did was visiting Wup at the stud farm. continue >>

Great Holiday in Florida March, 26th 2008
From the 17th until the 26th of March Joyce and Michael went on holiday to Florida. continue >>

Lonneke third and fourth in final Indoor Show March, 16th 2008
Today Lonneke competed Wish I.Dancer in Vragender. It was their final indoor show at this level. continue >>

Wup Winner of Winter Dressage Series March, 9th 2008
Last weekend Wup competed in Lochem in the final show of the Winter Dressage Series. For Wup it was his final indoor sho... continue >>

Silver Medallist National Championships! March, 8th 2008
"Yesterday Wup and I won the silver at the National Indoor Dressage Championships! Reason to party!" continue >>

New Name for Zierencio February, 25th 2008
Joyce's youngest competition horse has a new name! continue >>

Wup's eighth victory in a row February, 24th 2008
Wup was one of the competitors at the big indoor show in Vragender, where they had a combined Z1/Z2 class. continue >>

Lonneke now knows what it feels like.... February, 24th 2008
... to be a prize-winner!!! She went to Haaksbergen with Wish I.Dancer for another two tests at L2-level. continue >>

Diane and Zierencio go out for a hack February, 24th 2008
Last Sunday the weather was fine, the horse was brave and Diane and the horse were in a good mood... Time for a hack out... continue >>

Personal Best for Unique and Axelle! February, 17th 2008
Today Axelle Dubois rode her first competition at German M-level with Unique I.Dancer in Belgium. The day before Unique ... continue >>

Lonneke second and third with Wish I.Dancer February, 17th 2008
Lonneke Ruesink had a great weekend with Wish I.Dancer in Vragender! continue >>

Very pleased with Lessons of Alex van Silfhout February, 14th 2008
"Since a couple of weeks Wup and I are training with Alex van Silfhout! We needed some extra schooling and Alex was will... continue >>

Stallion Show with Wup the 10th of April February, 14th 2008
Thursday the 10th of April Wup and Joyce will give a demo at the stallion show of Stud Farm Enterbrook in Enter. continue >>

60% Score for Lonneke ans Wish I.Dancer February, 10th 2008
Lonneke and Wish I.Dancer went to a competition in IJzerlo in the Sunday. continue >>

Winner of the Regional Championships! February, 9th 2008
Today Joyce and Wup won the Regional Dressage Championships at Z2-level for the second time in a row! continue >>

Wup scores two NINES in dressage test February, 3rd 2008
Last Sunday Joyce and Wup did a marvellous test in Barchem. Spectators clapped their hands after the final salute.... continue >>

Wup's first Foal of the Season born January, 31st 2008
Yesterday morning the first Wup foal of the season has born! It is a lovely coloured one, out of a Boden's Ride x Halewi... continue >>

Joyce Victim of Car Robbery January, 29th 2008
' I was totally in shock when I found out that on the Tuesday morning my car was stolen, right in front of my door.....'... continue >>

Diane Willemsen happy with Zierencio January, 29th 2008
At the end of 2007 the young Florencio-offspring Zierencio came back home in Groenlo. Diane Willemsen is his new rider. continue >>

Axelle scores 60% again January, 28th 2008
Axelle Dubois rode Unique I.Dancer on the Sunday competition in Ingelmunster in Balgium. At A-level she unfortunately di... continue >>

NRPS Show Day big success January, 26th 2008
Wup acted at the NRPS Show Day on the 26th of January. The national equestrian center in Ermelo was this time very crowd... continue >>

Axelle sixt at first Show with Unique I.Dancer January, 14th 2008
Axelle Dubois rode Unique I.Dancer in their first ever show together last Sunday. She went to the big equestrian center ... continue >>

Wup wins in Lochem and Vragender January, 14th 2008
Last weekend Wup had two shows at fourth level. On the Saturday it was the Winter Competition Series in Lochem and on th... continue >>

Wup approved for NRPS Studbook January, 4th 2008
Today Wup passed the performance test of the NRPS Studbook in The Netherlands with flying colours. Now he is officially ... continue >>

Champion and mega-score for Wup: 71%! December, 9th 2007
Joyce was very successful at the second qualifer for the Regional Championships, held in Lochem. She got a mega-score wi... continue >>

Victory in first Qualifier for regional Championsh December, 3rd 2007
On the 3rd of December Joyce had the first qualifier for the Indoor Regional Dressage Championships. continue >>

Lunch with Karen Reid Offield November, 28th 2007
The Saturday during CDI Maastricht was a special day for Joyce, because she was invited for lunch with Karen Reid Offiel... continue >>

Wup a little too tense in Maastricht November, 25th 2007
Last weekend Joyce and Wup were invited to compete in the finals of the Hippo Zorg Dressage Cup at the CDI in Maastricht... continue >>

Joyce reunited with Unique for a day November, 19th 2007
Last weekend Joyce and Michael visited Axelle Dubois in Belgium. Joyce was so happy to see Unique again! continue >>

Wup fifth in ZZ-Licht Qualifier November, 12th 2007
The first qualifier for the national winter championships at ZZ-Licht level was last weekend in Emmeloord. For Wup it wa... continue >>

Axelle very pleased with Unique I.Dancer November, 10th 2007
Axelle Dubois is very pleased with her new mount Unique I.Dancer. One and a half weeks ago Unique moved to the south o... continue >>

Madonna now with Janneke Dekkers November, 6th 2007
Recently Joyce received a surprising E-mail, written bij Janneke Dekkers. She appeared the new owner and rider of Madonn... continue >>

Michael and Joyce busy with the horses November, 6th 2007
From Monday until Friday both Michael and Joyce have to work hard, but in the evenings and during the weekend there is p... continue >>

We are going to CDI-W Maastricht! October, 29th 2007
Last week Joyce, Wup and the rest of the Wup-fanclub went to Zuidlaren for the semi-finals of the Hippo Zorg Dressage Cu... continue >>

Preparations fro CSI Zuidlaren October, 24th 2007
This weekend Joyce and Wup will participate at the CSI in Zuidlaren, in the semi-finals of the Hippo Zorg Cup. continue >>

Zierencio stabled with Lizette Dul October, 24th 2007
Zierencio has moved to another yard. He will be trained by Lizette Dul of Stoeterij Dul in Wijhe the next couple of mont... continue >>

Wup jumps well at NRPS Performance Test October, 22nd 2007
Last Monday the second day of the NRPS Performance Test was held at the National Equestrian Center in Ermelo. Wup had to... continue >>

International debut of Lotte with Twinkle I.Dancer October, 14th 2007
Lotte Krijnsen has made her international debut with Twinkle I.Dancer. In Moorsele, Belgium, she rode a Para Equestrian ... continue >>

Apart I.Dancer back at the Yard October, 12th 2007
Since a couple of weeks Apart I.Dancer is back at Joyce's yard in Groenlo. She left the group of youngsters with which s... continue >>

Zierencio now under the Saddle October 8th, 2007
Autumn has started and Zierencio is back in the yard. This three year old World Champion Florencio-offspring is in Fries... continue >>

Victory for Wup in Varsseveld October 1st, 2007
Despite the rainy weather and the muddy surface, Wup did two excellent tests in Varsseveld. continue >>

This Weekend Hippisch Festijn September, 28th 2007
Today is the kick-off of the international horse show in Varsseveld, organised by Joyce's riding club. On Friday there a... continue >>

Good first Impression at NRPS performance test September, 26th
On Monday the NRPS studbook had the first day of the Stallion Performance Test. Wup and 33 other stallions had to be tes... continue >>

Wup and Unique in top shape September, 25th
Joyce had one of her final outdoor shows of this season last Sunday in Haaksbergen. She rode Wup and Unique I.Dancer in ... continue >>

Photo Album online! September, 10th
Since Monday the 9th of September Joyce has her photo album online! continue >>

National Championships: bad luck... September, 9th
Last weekend the National Championships ended in a small tragedy for Joyce. Due to a broken spur she did not make it to ... continue >>

Short Holiday in Rome September, 2nd
Last week Joyce and Michael went to Rome for a short holiday. continue >>

Good Scores at ZZ-licht Level August, 19th
Unique I.Dancer and Fauchon did their first tests at ZZ-Licht level today in Zevenaar. continue >>

Joyce and Wup Champions of Gelderland! August, 12th
Last Saturday Joyce and Wup became Dressage Champion of Gelderland. The most remarkable fact of this championship was th... continue >>

Wup Winner of CDI-YH Pompadour! July, 23rd
Joyce: "After a successful week in Vierzon we travelled to Pompadour on Monday. One day earlier than scheduled due to th... continue >>

Four Times prize-winning in Vierzon (FRA)! July, 16th
Last week Joyce went to France with her two young horses Wup and Unique I.Dancer for two international shows. The first ... continue >>

Great sailing holiday June, 24th
While it was pooring rain in the rest of The Netherlands, Joyce and her boyfriend Michael were on a sailing trip in Frie... continue >>

Sponsor in the Spotlight: Welkamp June, 19th
Willie Welkamp from Aalten is a VIP in horse business. As producer and designer of high-quality saddle pads and blankets... continue >>

Wup fourth at CDI Outdoor Gelderland June, 11th
Wup and Joyce were invited to ride the Outdoor Gelderland Trophy freestyle at Z2-level during the CDI Outdoor Gelderland... continue >>

There is Qwanouk again! June, 10th
Some years ago Joyce and her parents raised a dog for the Help Dog Foundation. Qwanouk lived with the family for more th... continue >>

Hippo Zorg Cup: two Victories! May, 26th
The weather was good during the Achterhoekse Paardedagen in Zelhem. It rained every now and again, but when Joyce had to... continue >>

Barcelona is fantastic! May, 23rd
Joyce just came back from a super weekend in Barcelona, Spain... She went there with her boyfriend Michael and had a gre... continue >>

Wup silver Medalist National Championships May, 13th
Saturday Joyce rode Wup in the National NRPS Championships at the National Equestrian Center in Ermelo. continue >>

Unique I.Dancer and Fauchon prize winning! May, 7th
Last week Unique had his first outdoor show of the season in Ruurlo. Joyce also brought Fauchon for the second time for ... continue >>

Wup qualified for CDI De Steeg April, 22nd
Wup and Joyce qualified for the national freestyle final at CDI Outdoor Gelderland in De Steeg today. They won the quali... continue >>

Fauchon's first Show with Joyce April, 17th
Last Sunday Joyce took Fauchon to their first outdoor competition. The bay mare had not been in competition since last S... continue >>

Double Win for Lotte in Paralympic Qualifier April, 16th
Last week Lotte Krijnsen rode Joyce's former competition horse Twinkle in a qualifier for the Paralympic team. continue >>

Diamond Queen sold to USA March, 25th
Last month Diamond Queen was sold to the USA. Joyce brought her to Schiphol Airport, where the chestnut mare was shipped... continue >>

Wup 3rd in Dutch National Dressage Championship March, 18th
Wup and Joyce finished third in the Dutch National indoor Dressage Championships in Wanroij! continue >>

Wup fourth in finals CDI Zwolle March, 4th
Wup made his debut at international level last weekend at the CDI for young horses in Zwolle. continue >>

Update-O winner of Dressage Championships! February, 11th
It was party time at the Heuitink's and at the Olthof Stables.... Joyce and Update-O won the dressage championships of t... continue >>

Update-O approved Stallion! January, 28th
Last Saturday Update-O was approved for the NRPS Studbook in The Netherlands. In the main arena he was totally focussed ... continue >>

Joyce passed her Judging Exam! December, 26th
Last November and December Joyce has been a busy student again. She was invited for the judges course at Z-level (Geman ... continue >>

Unique and Update Champions December, 17th
The final competition for the Championships of the Eastern District look place in Groenlo. Joyce secured the first place... continue >>

Rilena prize highlight at Elite Auction October, 30th
One of Holland's most famous mares was sold last weekend. At the Equine Elite Auction in Hooge Mierde Rilena (Riva), bre... continue >>

Winsjellie 2nd of The Netherlands August, 19
At the KWPN national horse days in August, Winsjellie did excellent! She was second in the champions ring of all 3yr old... continue >>

 



My Agenda

   
4 September Airborne Walk 25km Oosterbeek (NED)
11 September Signing Logbook at Horse Event Deurne in stand MediaBoek
15 September Eurosport broadcast Eventing Burghley 19.10h
18-19 September Judging dressage and eventing Xc at CCI2* Varsseveld (NED)
26 September Clinic Renkum start 13h
28 September WEG Kentucky LIVE Broadcast at Eurosport, start 22.00h
29 September WEG Kentucky LIVE Broadcast at Eurosport, start 21.35h