The Half Halt – As elusive as a Unicorn!

November 21st, 2022
The half halt - every expert agrees that it is fundamental - but what is it??? Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Aachen Plus, details and new treats…


The Aachen Plus tour is in two modules, the stud and training tour runs from 18 -25 June 2023, the Aachen module runs from June 23 to July 3. Some travellers are doing one module only, most are doing both… Christopher Hector will be tour leader for both modules.   Our Aachen Plus Tour is […] Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Olympic riders buy in Verden

November 20th, 2022
Top price to a son of Secret, with Olympic riders keen to buy at Verden. Results of the November auction... Read Article Comments Off on Olympic riders buy in Verden
 

The most influential Dressage Master of them all! Steinbrecht

November 11th, 2022
It was Steinbrecht who turned dressage around, replacing the emphasis on artificial complicated moves, with the clear message that the purpose of dressage was to work with the horse... Read Article Comments Off on The most influential Dressage Master of them all! Steinbrecht
 

Why Collection Always Supersedes Rhythm

November 8th, 2022
What is more important - Rhythm or Collection? Paul Belasik tackles a question that is being asked more and more often in modern dressage... Read Article 2 Comments »
 

New Faces in Dressage Breeding…

October 28th, 2022
Christopher Hector looks at the new generation of dressage stallions… After being dominated for so long by a handful of breeding superstars, the world of dressage breeding is under-going a rapid transformation, with an exciting line-up of young stallions, rapidly making a name for themselves… Here’s ten that caught my attention: Kjento     Fusionist […] Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Franziskus – now FRH!


Right from the start Franziskus was something special - even as a foal. Now with his partner, Ingrid Klimke he has been honoured by the Hanoverian Verband with the title FRH. We profile this exciting stallion... Read Article Comments Off on Franziskus – now FRH!
 

Breeding at the 2022 World Young Eventing Championships…

October 26th, 2022
Once again the action was stunning at the World Young Eventing Horse championships - Christopher Hector analyses the bloodlines... Read Article Comments Off on Breeding at the 2022 World Young Eventing Championships…
 

Licensing of dressage stallions in Verden


There is an exciting mix of young stallions by established sires, and a group by the younger stallions, at the licensing of dressage stallions in Verden in the first week of November... Read Article Comments Off on Licensing of dressage stallions in Verden
 

Domingo sold for 103,000 Euros

October 23rd, 2022
The 100th anniversary of the Hannoveraner Verband, the Elite Auction also became a celebration. The price leader of the 66 exquisite riding horses was Domingo, who was auctioned OnLive for 103,000 Euros... Read Article Comments Off on Domingo sold for 103,000 Euros