Rider & instructor
François stands out because of his size, his talent and his sensibility. He will immediately win your trust.
François stands out because of his size, his talent and his sensibility. He will immediately win your trust.
My Father, this champion!
I don’t remember that olympic games victory, I was to small, but as every son of a champion, I did too proudly wear that medal around my neck. At that time, I couldn’t imagine how that paternal ambition would be contagious. It would be the beginning of the esteem of a son to its father.
Today, I can claim that my father was making history : 45 years later, he remains the only jumping Belgian rider owner of such a reward.
My father never stops. He is part of those who anticipate and constantly renew themselves.
Don’t let this somewhat boorish man from the Ardennes fool you, he is in fact a sensitive and charming man. His international reputation, not only for his athletic results but even more for his business ethics and his knowledge are one of the reasons for which I am proud to be his son.
I was 15 years old, I was Euopean champion, when in Fontainebleau, I managed one of the only two double clear of the competition. After the competition, my father’s reaction was kind of discreet. But on the video, I saw a man who was jumping as much as my horse, that was my father.
A handshake is worth more than any contract and a good deal is when all involved parties are satisfied.
Last but not least, to make one’s passion its job is a honour and an opportunity.
Welcome to the Mathy stables
My size and weight are technical constraints
François stands out because of his size, his talent and his sensibility. He will immediately win your trust.
François is not bossy but he knows how to be demanding.
With him, you will benefit from an excellent analysis of your skills. He we help you find answers that you are missing.
He will support you in building a solid relationship with your horse.
François is fluent in 7 languages. He speaks Spanish, Portugese, Italian, German, Dutch, English and his mother tongue is French.
I train daily to improve my own performance
He is classified among the world’s top 100. Stress resistant, he knows how to adapt to a large number of horses and riders.
Finally, François graduated in business studies.
François would ride even before he could walk.
He wins his first victory at the age of 7 and a half. At 15, he is already European Champion in team. Since then, he collects titles and challenges.
What he loves above all? This loving relationship with the animal and the bonding that only horses can allow.
It is a sport that forces humility. One day you can be a champion and the other fail everything
François is particularly fond of Canada and Spain.
Zodiac sign: Gemini, 1970
Would like to: have skills as a hypnotist
Greatest fall: in a river
Most beautiful fall: In the HICKSTEAD where I performed in the Derby. A front loop that allowed me to be on the cover of the very famous English magazine “Horse and Hound”. Most beautiful victory: At the 5 stars Grand Prix San Patrignano in Italy. A year earlier, one of my best friends and great Italian rider, Guido Dominici, won it, then it was me but Guido had left us shortly before. This victory was particularly emotional.
