‘I want to give people goosebumps’: new superstar’s electrifying performances stunned the dressage world at Aachen

Justin Verboomen and Zonik Plus at Aachen.

Dressage has a new name lighting up the international stage: Justin Verboomen.

The 37-year-old Belgian rider and his own electrifying nine-year-old stallion Zonik Plus delivered a breakout performance at the 2025 CHIO Aachen, announcing themselves as serious contenders for individual championship honours – and as Belgium’s first true dressage superstars.

Justin and Zonik Plus captured the spotlight by winning the MEGGLE-Prize...