January 2017 – Page 2 – The Horse Magazine

When is an enquiry not an enquiry?

January 18th, 2017
Well, when it is an EA enquiry, it would seem. Back on the 2nd of September, EA (Federal) promised: In regard to the positive swab which was notified to us by the FEI in relation to the Rotterdam event, EA will be conducting a full investigation into the circumstances. We hope you haven’t been holding […] Read Article 10 Comments »

Teaching with Touch – Linda Tellington-Jones and the TEAM method

January 17th, 2017
Linda Tellington-Jones… Fake or Genius? There have been horse wizards since the birth of time. The whisperers, the Circus Professors, the legendary tamers who could work marvels with rogue horses… but when the show is finished, have they left anything that the average horseperson can take home and use? But Linda Tellington-Jones is no average […] Read Article 1 Comment »

At home with (three fifths of) the Family Rothenberger…

January 16th, 2017
A visit to the family Rothenberger is a stimulating experience on about half a dozen levels. Just walking around the magnificent Gestüt Erlenhof is quite thrilling - this is one of Germany’s great historic stud farms... Read Article 10 Comments »

2016 IAHP Riders of the Year!

January 13th, 2017
Congratulations to Australia’s Rio Bronze Medal Team, Christopher Burton, Sam Griffiths, Shane Rose and Stuart Tinney. Photos: Dirk Caremans and Rebecca Ashton Read Article Comments Off

Michelle and Amy Strapp – A showjumping clinic…

January 11th, 2017
Starting out with a young horse, mother and daughter team, Michelle and Amy Strapp enjoy a young showjumping prospect, and the lack of problems... Read Article Comments Off

Saddleworld Rising Star Winner!

January 10th, 2017
Amy Reilly is the Saddleworld Rising Star of 2016. The competition recognised one rider each month from March 2016 until December 2016, and Amy was the 2016 winner. Amy is a dressage rider, and chose the PDS Carl Hester Euro Pro Saddle valued at $4,395.00. Rebecca Ashton catches up with the 2016 Saddleworld Rising Star […] Read Article Comments Off

Developing a Super Seat – Balance

Good rider balance is important for you to be in true harmony with your horse. Modern Master Jean Bemelmans explains: “First of all I have to control myself before I can control him (the horse). If you are not in balance then you cannot ride because then you disturb the movement of the horse. You […] Read Article 2 Comments »

January Hanoverian of the Month

Her career has been a logical consequence! State premium candidate Rock’n Rose was born in 2004 and sold at the 120th Elite Auction in April 2009. Today she is the cover hero of the latest auction brochure as a representative of the collection of the 132nd Elite Auction. The mare was bred by Andrea and […] Read Article Comments Off

Verden Auction – a brand for success!

January 9th, 2017
The Verden Auction system has offered a huge range of horses for over 60 years Isabell Werth does it, Dorothee Schneider does it, and Christian Ahlmann, too. Kristina Bröhring-Sprehe as well. They are all riding Hanoverian horses, discovered and purchased at one of the Verden auctions. Dressage star Kristina Bröhring-Sprehe, for example, celebrated her biggest successes […] Read Article Comments Off

French Eventing: Part Two – The Anglo-Arab

January 7th, 2017
It is something of a tragedy, that right at the time eventing riders are discovering that a good dollop of French Anglo blood is just the thing to produce an international eventer - the breed is in danger of disappearing! Read Article 1 Comment »