It wasn’t a walk in the park for Yair. He started riding at just 9, spending his days riding with 4 to 6 horses, working incredibly hard and pushing himself every step of the way.

And then came the 2020 Derby. At the age of 17, Not just another competition, but the very first one he finally won.

Aviv Is the only woman on Israel’s Avenue of Champions.

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With a score of 145.5, Aviv Oren achieved a lifelong dream she had pursued since the age of 7 – one of the most emotional highlights of her riding career.

Aviv and Dor, who first met through the sport as kids, moved in together in 2015 and took over the stables at Ramat Yochanan. Since then, they’ve been building a journey of passion, teamwork, and striving for excellence season after season

Yehonatan Hof – a true talent who made history by winning his first Derby at just 17 years old! Fast forward to 2024, and he did it again – this time with a different mare.Yehonatan isn’t only a star in the arena: he’s a dual athlete with titles in both equestrian sports and judo.

Yuval Zakon & Khaleesi.

Together they scored an unforgettable 150 points. Khaleesi still holds the title of Top Score Non-Pro Mare as for this run.

Yuval says he knew it would be a big run — at least 75 points.

This was the last Derby of Khaleesi’s career.

After their run as entry #14, Yuval put on headphones, grabbed a beer, and watched Netflix until it was all over. Then came the news: 

They are Co-Champion with Tzvika Kanaani! 🏆✨

Tzvika took his “hobby” to the next level – and ended up becoming one of the pillars of the sport, expanding his impact from Israel to the entire world.

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Once upon a ride, Tzvika Kenani was just a regular non-pro. But ride after ride he got hooked. One day, after soaking up the vibes at reining and cutting shows abroad, he decided to bring that spirit back home to Israel. So he teamed up with Ilil and Shai, and together they built the very first indoor arena—with nothing but a nylon roof and a crazy dream.

And from that wild start, the legend grew into Double-K/B2W facility—today Israel’s biggest, boldest, and most epic competition facility for riding sports.

Yaniv is a humble, kind, and always respectful young gentleman.

Together with his phenomenal mare, sired by JOJO, he has achieved remarkable results in such a short time, culminating in an impressive victory at the Derby.

his mare was brought from Poland by Yaniv and his dedicated trainer Nir, and the partnership between rider, horse, and coach is already proving to be something truly special.

We couldn’t be prouder of you, Yaniv – keep shining! 

This days he’s making his mark across Europe after already conquering almost every peak in Israeli reining.

We couldn’t be prouder – and we can’t wait to see what’s next for him. 

What a moment at the 2025 IRBC Derby!

Yair Hof & SHINESTEP brought the house down

After a clean, breathtaking run – Yair proved once again what true champion is. 

A phenomenal, one-of-a-kind performance, crowned by endless compliments from every corner of the arena.

They are the:

2025 IRBC Non Pro L4 CHAMPIONS