The future is not found. It is bred.
[ About ]Quietly shaping what comes next.
South Corner is a private breeding and showjumping stable devoted to exceptional horses and the highest level of sport. Guided by bloodlines, horsemanship and long-term vision, we develop talent with patience, precision and uncompromising ambition—allowing the horses, and the results, to speak for themselves.
[ Calendar ]-
CSI2* St Margarethen
05 - 09 AUGUST 2026
AUSTRIASummer Ter Leydonck
(Max Weishaupt) -
Frederichskoog Classics
05 - 09 AUGUST 2026
GERMANYCorminator, Casallco Blue PS, Horus, Necofino, Illuminati vd Dries Z, Championess
(Bjorn Nagel) -
CSI3* W Samorin
12 - 16 AUGUST 2026
SLOVAKIA
Viblue PS
(Julia Kogelnig) -
LGCT Valkenswaard
04 - 06 SEPTEMBER 2026
THE NETHERLANDSSummer Ter Leydonck
(Max Weishaupt)
[ our horses ]Potential is only the beginning.
Every horse at South Corner is approached as an individual. Beyond pedigree and performance, we look for character, intelligence and the instinct to compete. Through patient development, exceptional care and close collaboration with leading riders and specialists, we create a path around each horse—towards international sport, breeding, or a future that connects both.
Meet our sporthorses
Our Riders
Max Weishaupt
Maximilian “Max” Weishaupt is a German international showjumping rider known for his calm, precise riding and instinctive understanding of horses. Raised in one of Germany’s respected equestrian families, Max has developed and competed horses from promising young talents to CSI5* level.
His career includes silver and bronze medals at the German Championships, international Grand Prix victories and success on the Global Champions League circuit. In 2026, he joined Riesenbeck International and has since contributed to major team victories, while also securing individual wins in Monaco and across Germany.
As a rider for South Corner, Max currently competes internationally with Summer ter Leydonck. Their partnership reflects the South Corner philosophy: thoughtful development, patient horsemanship and ambition guided by the horse. Together, Max and Summer are working towards the highest levels of the sport.
Bjorn Nagel
Björn Nagel is a German Olympian, international showjumping rider and trainer whose career spans breeding, horse development and sport at the highest level. Raised within a multigenerational equestrian family, he became a two-time Junior European team champion before competing at two Olympic Games, two World Equestrian Games and numerous World Cup and Nations Cup events.
As Head Trainer at South Corner, Björn oversees the selection, development and long-term sporting management of our horses. He also competes our top sport horses on the international circuit, carefully preparing and developing them towards Grand Prix level.
Working closely with our riders, grooms and wider team, Björn creates an individual path for every horse—balancing ambition with patience, soundness and an understanding of its character. His knowledge and horsemanship provide the foundation on which South Corner’s breeding and sporting future is built.
Julia Kogelnig
Julia Kogelnig is an Austrian international showjumping rider whose career combines early championship success with extensive experience developing horses for top-level sport. Born in Bavaria and riding from the age of three, she won her first S-level class at 15 before becoming a multiple Bavarian champion, competing in Junior and Young Rider Nations Cups and claiming bronze at the 2018 German Championships. Today, Julia represents Austria and competes on the international and Nations Cup circuit.
As one of South Corner’s international riders, Julia is closely involved in the daily training and sporting development of our horses. She guides each horse towards international competition, building confidence, consistency and experience along the way. Her partnership with Viblue PS—including two Six Bar victories at the 2026 Danube Champions Tour—reflects this thoughtful, progressive approach.
Working closely with our trainers, grooms and wider team, Julia combines competitive ambition with sensitivity to every horse’s character and needs. Her calm, detail-focused horsemanship allows each horse the time and trust to develop at its own pace—strengthening South Corner’s current sport team while helping shape its long-term future.
[ OUR BELIEF ]“The future of our sport begins with the choices we make today: the horses we believe in, the way we develop them and the bloodlines we preserve for the next generation.”
— South Corner
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