Reverend Albert Jacobs (BEL) died on 5 August in Antwerp at the age of 96.He played an important role in the development of the equestrian sport in Belgium. After competing himself in dressage, jumping and eventing, he helped young talents.
This "Eminence grise" was also a renowned international dressage judge. Until the end of his life he kept a vivid interest in the national and regional dressage competitions.