Last days world famous Show Jumping barn Zangersheide has been in the middle of the media attention. Located in Lanaken, Belgium, this 17 acres breeding centre of mainly Holsteiner and Hanoverian Show Jumping Horses has broken a federal law.
The complete barn (which includes seven buildings of stables and arena's) has been built in a protected area. Nature had to be preserved in that region of Lanaken, but instead Leon Melchior, owner of the property, built has barn and enlarged throughout the years.
Minister Steven Stevaert refused to sign a document which would regulate the construction of Zangersheide in that area. Leon Melchior need to go to court where he will probably be fined heavily for breaking the law.
More info on this matter will come soon.