Nicola Philippaerts separates from H&M Luna van 't Ruytershof

After an impressive performance at the CSI5* Hermès Classic in Wellington, it was announced today that Nicola Philippaerts has sold the 13-year-old mare H&M Luna van 't Ruytershof (Levisto Z x For Pleasure).

Bred by Bert Van den Branden and trained by Elise Van den Branden, the mare was ridden by the Belgian show jumper in 2021. The pair celebrated numerous successes together, including winning the Belgian championship title in 2022 and the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix in Mexico City in 2024.

The list of her international top rankings is long - it is not yet known who will take over the reins from H&M Luna van 't Ruytershof in the future.