September 2014 – The Horse Magazine

Colleen Brook – Relaxing the Racehorse

September 29th, 2014
Jumping trainer and all-round horse person, Colleen Brook helps her daughter Lizzie Koob, as she accustoms Illumination to his new life off-the-track… Read Article Comments Off

The ‘10,000 hours of practice’ rule with Christopher Burton

September 25th, 2014
All sessions began with Chris checking that the flat work was under control and the horses were responsive to the stop/go aids. For all those eventers who find the dressage training a drag (which is probably most!), Chris was adamant of its importance... Read Article Comments Off

Paul Schockemöhle and the future of sport horse breeding

The PSI empire started in 1974 when the brothers Alwin, Paul and Werner decided to purchase stallions to stand at their parents’ farm in Mühlen. Breeding has always been a tradition with the Schockemöhle family... Read Article Comments Off

Learning with Miguel Tavora and Grace Kay

September 23rd, 2014
As I sit in the indoor school, I wonder in how many hundreds (thousands?) of similar schools around the world, the same scenario is being played out. The dance of horse and rider that is gymnastic training, the dialectic of teacher and student that keeps this art alive… It’s relaxing and stimulating at the same […] Read Article Comments Off

What Causes Lameness in Showjumpers?

Our two veterinary experts, Dr Robin J.W. Bell and Professor Leo Jeffcott (University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camden and University of Sydney) look at the common problems that show jumpers develop... Read Article 1 Comment »

Bundeschampionate 2014 – Looking at the Bloodlines…

September 18th, 2014
Words by Christopher Hector & Photos by Kiki Beelitz and Roslyn Neave Alas, this year as the Bundeschampionate clashed with the WEG, I was not there to see the action, but I hope this little analysis of the breeding of the finalists is of use to the serious breeder and all the other pedigree freaks out […] Read Article 2 Comments »

Hayley Coman talks to Nicole Bruggemann

September 10th, 2014
Nicole is the daughter of two very successful parents. Her mum, Leanne, as a well performed World Cup rider, and her father, Richard is well known as one of the toughest course designers in Australia. They are a lovely family, who have dedicated their lives to the world of horses... Read Article 1 Comment »

WEG 2014 competitors – A Breeding Analysis

September 5th, 2014
Christopher Hector looks at the bloodlines on show at Caen D is for Dressage – D is for Donnerhall When we look at the start list for the dressage at the WEG, the first thing we need to observe – yet again – is the outright dominance of the Donnerhall line. He, himself, is represented […] Read Article Comments Off