{"id":536,"date":"2024-02-16T12:29:18","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T11:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/?p=536"},"modified":"2025-02-13T08:19:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T07:19:32","slug":"stephan-conter-stephex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old.lama-fortune.com\/en\/stephan-conter-stephex\/","title":{"rendered":"Stephan Conter: From Horse Trader to 77 Million Euro Equestrian Empire"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stephan Conter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stephan Conter, who comes from a family with a passion for equestrianism, took his first steps in the business world in 1986, when he founded a modest company specializing in <strong>horse trading<\/strong>. Over time, this company has metamorphosed into a first-class show jumping facility spanning 33 hectares. Today, it is not only a benchmark in class horse breeding, but also a key figure in the manufacture of trucks for transporting these animals. The company, located in the village of Meuzegem in the French <a href=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/tag\/flandre\/\">Flemish<\/a>where high-calibre horses outnumber residents, is experiencing an upward trend with a valuation of<strong> 77.58 million euros.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f7dbe358335&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f7dbe358335\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1566\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shelly-busby-aJSfCUr41bw-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\" Horses peering through the windows of a transport truck, evoking Stephan Conter&#039;s specialty in equestrian vehicles.\" class=\"wp-image-1129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/02\/shelly-busby-aJSfCUr41bw-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/02\/shelly-busby-aJSfCUr41bw-unsplash-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/02\/shelly-busby-aJSfCUr41bw-unsplash-1024x626.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/02\/shelly-busby-aJSfCUr41bw-unsplash-768x470.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Owning and managing the Stephex Group<\/strong>Conter has developed multiple facets of his business, encompassing not only the sale of exceptional horses, but also the manufacture of motorhomes and <strong>foodtrucks<\/strong>. This experienced entrepreneur also acts as an organizer of equestrian events, bringing thousands of visitors each year to competitions such as the prestigious<strong> Stephex Masters<\/strong> and fortun<strong>e of Stephan Conter is \u20ac93,000,000.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f7dbe358691&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f7dbe358691\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/getty-images-zZBZUC6IQwA-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Modern food truck serving a customer, an extension of Stephan Conter&#039;s entrepreneurial empire in mobile catering.\" class=\"wp-image-1130\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/02\/getty-images-zZBZUC6IQwA-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/02\/getty-images-zZBZUC6IQwA-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/02\/getty-images-zZBZUC6IQwA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/02\/getty-images-zZBZUC6IQwA-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stephex Masters<\/strong> A major annual equestrian event attracting major sponsors and world-renowned participants, including Bill Gates and illustrious professional riders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Conter family and the equestrian community<\/strong> Zo\u00eb Conter, Stephan's daughter, competes in the riders' ranks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Storytelling and development<\/strong> From humble beginnings in the horse trade, he has built an empire that has withstood the restrictions of confinement and continues to influence the world of global show jumping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Products and services<\/strong> Stephex is now a European leader in the production of vehicles for horse transport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employment and economic growth<\/strong> The company boasts 600 employees and sales of \u20ac80 million.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the municipality of Wolvertem, a councillor's suggestion to impose a tax on helicopters was revealing, as in practice it targeted only Conter's fleet. However, the tax affair did not hinder his commitment to his equestrian passions or the organization of major events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Table of horses and facilities :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Number of horses<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Plant (ha)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Major events<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Annual visitors<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>550 show horses<\/td><td>33<\/td><td>Stephex Masters and other competitions<\/td><td>35,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f7dbe358a62&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f7dbe358a62\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/k-mitch-hodge-lPmJdV1S-Mo-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Show jumping in front of a captivated crowd, reflecting Stephan Conter&#039;s impact on the equestrian world.\" class=\"wp-image-1132\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/02\/k-mitch-hodge-lPmJdV1S-Mo-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/02\/k-mitch-hodge-lPmJdV1S-Mo-unsplash-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/02\/k-mitch-hodge-lPmJdV1S-Mo-unsplash-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/02\/k-mitch-hodge-lPmJdV1S-Mo-unsplash-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dive into Stephan Conter's equestrian empire, where passion and business merge to create an impressive valuation of 77.58 million euros. 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