Breeder Meets Toulayna and Kent Farrington
What started as a setback, turned into something extraordinary. When Jasper Doucé was just 14, his mare suffered an injury that ended her sport career.
Together with his father, he decided to breed her, and they made a smart choice: Toulon, a stallion with an impressive record in international showjumping. That choice paid off.
The foal, named Toulayna (Toulon x Parco ) registered in the Belgian studbook Zangersheide, was carefully trained by Jasper himself until she was seven. With patience and dedication, he guided her development step by step. Toulayna was later sold to the Philippaerts family and continued to impress.
Today, she’s competing at the highest level with American rider Kent Farrington, and has helped him reach the number one position in the world rankings.
For four years, Jasper hadn’t seen Toulayna in real life. Belgian Horse Hub arranged a visit to Indoor Brabant, giving him the chance to finally see his former mare again. A heartwarming reunion, and the perfect moment for a fascinating conversation with Kent Farrington about Toulayna’s journey and the training of young horses.
