Rider Spotlight: Northern Lights

Nina Mallevaey has quickly established herself among the sport’s elite.

Published

11 MAR 2026

Est. reading time

2 min

At just 26 years old, the French rider has broken into the Top 10 in the Longines FEI World Rankings, marking a major milestone in her career.

Riding for the Rein Family, Mallevaey also represents the Northern Lights in Major League Show Jumping, a team owned by the same family.

She made her MLSJ debut in Season 5 and wasted no time making an impact, opening her campaign at Leg 4 in the Hudson Valley with a victory in the 5* Speed class aboard My Clementine. Since then, Mallevaey has competed at every MLSJ leg, continuing to collect valuable results, including a second-place finish in the 5* Qualifier at the Coachella Cup with Dynastie De Beaufour.

Even more impressive has been the consistency of her partnership with the 13-year-old Selle Français mare Dynastie De Beaufour.

The pair has produced 10 consecutive clear rounds in 5* Grand Prix competition, including strong performances at Legs 6 and 7 in Palm Springs where they finished fifth in both Grand Prix classes. The results highlight the growing partnership between horse and rider since Mallevaey took over the ride in 2024.

While the Northern Lights have worked to build momentum throughout Season 5, Mallevaey has played an important role in helping the team secure points when it matters.

Competing at both the Coachella Cup and Palm Springs…

She delivered double clear performances with Nikka VD Bisschop as the team advanced to the second round on both occasions, providing crucial contributions to the team’s campaign.

As we wrap up this rider spotlight series highlighting each team’s standout performer, Mallevaey’s rise serves as a reminder that the next generation of talent is already making its mark across Major League Show Jumping.