Contact or No Contact – That is the question…

January 19th, 2022
Contact or No Contact - that is the question. Or is it? Dressage authority Henri Van Schaik argues for an alternative - the QUALITY of the contact... Read Article Comments Off on Contact or No Contact – That is the question…
 

StuDutch Auctions kick off 2022 with an exceptional embryo collection 

January 17th, 2022
Some of the greatest jumping bloodlines in the world are represented in the 2022 StuDutch Auction of Embryos! Where-ever you live in the world, you can take part in this exciting online auction... Read Article Comments Off on StuDutch Auctions kick off 2022 with an exceptional embryo collection 
 

The Ten Commandments…

January 13th, 2022
Andrew McLean has a 10 point check list to see if your training program is based on sound scientific principles... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

The Dressage Talk: What makes a Grand Prix horse?

January 11th, 2022
Join in this discussion with German Dressage coach, Jonny Hilberath - just what makes a very good Grand Prix prospect? From breeding to training... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

A new Verden Auction Online…

January 5th, 2022
You are just one click to happiness! Check out the wonderful selection of riding horses that goes online in the January Verden Auction... Read Article Comments Off on A new Verden Auction Online…
 

A. L. d’Endrödy: Give your horse a chance

January 1st, 2022
Creation of easiness is one of the most important tasks both of the rider's and the horse's schooling. It should be improved to the highest possible standard by painstaking exercises in accordance with the innate dexterity and inclination of the partners. Read Article Comments Off on A. L. d’Endrödy: Give your horse a chance
 

EquiRatings – Stats that work…

December 30th, 2021
EquiRatings Horse of the Year – Vassily de Lassos It is said that there are lies, damn lies and statistics, but I think EquiRatings is one exception to the rule. Their website – http://www.equiratings.com/ – and facebook page are an endless source of fabulous information on eventing and showjumping. Recently, they declared Andrew Hoy’s Vassily […] Read Article Comments Off on EquiRatings – Stats that work…
 

The Young Dressage Horses of the future…

December 27th, 2021
Who are the exciting young dressage horses coming on the German competition scene? Where do they come from - and what's their breeding? Christopher Hector looks at this year's Burg-Pokal and Louisdor championships... Read Article Comments Off on The Young Dressage Horses of the future…
 

2021 German FN jumping breeding values

December 22nd, 2021
Christopher Hector analyses the latest collection of numbers, Gemma Alexander constructed the graphs… While the FN breeding values for young horse dressage sires produced a somewhat eccentric collection of stallions, many destined to sink without trace, there is a real similarity in the jumping list between the young horse chart and the HEK and competition […] Read Article Comments Off on 2021 German FN jumping breeding values