La Table des Cavaliers: Meet Stéphan Detry

Stéphan Detry is a Belgian entrepreneur and leading figure in international equestrian sport. He serves as President of the Royal Belgian Equestrian Federation (FRBSE / Equibel), where he led a major organisational turnaround, restoring financial stability, modernising governance structures and strengthening Belgium’s position as one of the world’s leading nations in jumping sport. Deeply rooted in the equestrian world, Detry has long been active as a horse owner and breeder. Together with his family, he is involved in the Catwalk Horse Team, a Belgian-based operation dedicated to the development and international competition of show jumping horses, notably with rider Gilles Detry competing on the global circuit. Over the course of his presidency, he focused on professionalising federation management while reinforcing the connection between elite sport and grassroots participation. His work has contributed to enhancing the visibility, credibility and long-term sustainability of equestrian sport in Belgium.

Passionate horse rider and founder of La Table des Cavaliers