Horse Driving

Ysbrand Chardon

Watch video of Ysbrand Chardon and Jan Kuipers in action with an impressive display of horse driving with 30 horses. Ysbrand Chardon is a leading international rider with an impressive competition record representing Holland at many major championships and competition titles.

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Ysbrand Chardon - Driving from the World Equestrian Games 1990 (Stockholm)
Ysbrand Chardon wins the first round of the FEI World Cup Driving 2011 in Hannover

Ysbrand Chardon Ysbrand Chardon is a Dutch equestrian and one of the most successful four-in-hand carriage drivers in the world. He was born on May 11, 1962, in the Netherlands, and grew up on a farm where his family bred and trained horses.

Chardon began competing in carriage driving in the early 1980s, and quickly established himself as a top-level driver. He has won numerous international championships and medals, including four World Championships (in 1988, 1992, 2008, and 2012), six European Championships, and multiple individual and team medals at the World Equestrian Games.

Chardon is known for his technical skill and precision in driving, as well as his ability to train and develop his horses to the highest level. He has also been involved in coaching and mentoring other drivers, and has served as a trainer for the Dutch national carriage driving team.

In addition to his competitive achievements, Chardon has also been recognized for his contributions to the sport of carriage driving. In 2003, he was awarded the KNHS (Dutch Equestrian Federation) Golden Badge of Honor for his exceptional services to the sport, and in 2013 he was inducted into the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) Hall of Fame.

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