Profiles
François Mathy Jr is born in Belgium and is the son of International show jumper François Mathy which got two bronze medals at Montreal Olympics in 1976. He started riding at the age of 7.
After graduated HEC in Liège, Belgium, Mathy Jr decided to follow his family path and turn entirely into horses. Speaking 6 languages helps him a lot to find new talents to stay at the highest level and train young riders.
He runs Francois Mathy Stables in Sougne-Remouchamps, Belgium. He coaches riders and breeds, trains and trades horses for jumping.
He competed at Rome World Equestrian Games in 1998 by representing Belgium. He also was a finalist of 2014 FEI World Cup of Lyon. His dream is to compete at the Olympics.
Fast Facts
5th 1988 European Junior Championships team competition with Ourquing
2nd London World Cup Qualifer with Polinska des Isles
2nd 2012 Mechelen World Cup Qualifer with D'Atlantique Royale
2012 Mechelen Masters winner Polinska des Isles
2nd 2013 Spruce Meadows Nation's Cup team member with Polinska des Isles
3rd 2013 Beervelde Grand Prix with Polinska des Isles
3rd 2013 Nation's Cup Final team member with Polinska des Isles
Competed at 2014 FEI World Cup Final of Lyon