The 2021 WBFSH Breeders Standings

November 22nd, 2021
We look behind the scene to find the people who make horse sport happen - the breeders. Who were the most successful in dressage, jumping and eventing in the past twelve months - and which studbooks came out on top... Read Article Comments Off on The 2021 WBFSH Breeders Standings
 

Andrew McLean on Punishment

November 20th, 2021
One of the most important concepts Andrew McLean has introduced to the world of the horse is that horses are not ‘naughty’, they are just being given the wrong signals and message... Read Article 9 Comments »
 

Linda Foster & Mauritius, working with Stefan Wolff

November 17th, 2021
Stefan Wolff is the heir to the German Classical tradition, his training sessions are alive with ideas, but always following the all important Principles... sit back and enjoy one of his lessons Read Article Comments Off on Linda Foster & Mauritius, working with Stefan Wolff
 

WBFSH Jumping Sires Rankings 2021

November 12th, 2021
(1st) Chacco-Blue (Chambertin / Contender)  (2nd) Diamant de Sémilly (Le Tot de Sémilly / Elf III) (5th) Casall (Caretino / Lavall I) (4th) Mylord Carthago (Carthago / Jalisco B) (8th) Cardento (Capitol / Lord) (3rd) Toulon (Heartbreaker / Jokinal de Bornival) (9th) Nabab de Rêve (Quidam de Revel / Artichaut) (11th) Cornet Obolensky (Clinton / Hearbreaker) […] Read Article Comments Off on WBFSH Jumping Sires Rankings 2021
 

Eventing with William Fox-Pitt: Part Three


The first two parts of this series saw William putting in the groundwork for the higher levels. We looked at teaching young horses to think for themselves - in a way that has them working with you, not against you. William taught from a premise of common sense – by establishing good habits and taking your time on the flat, you’ll have your controls sorted out for jumping and cross-country as well. Read Article 1 Comment »
 

WBFSH top ten dressage sires – 2021

November 11th, 2021
The World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses has released the 2021 dressage sires rankings... and this year there are really some changes at the top... Read Article Comments Off on WBFSH top ten dressage sires – 2021
 

Where did the €700,000 colt come from?

November 9th, 2021
We look at the breeding of the young stallion that sold at Verden for €700,000 and find that his pedigree is a virtual history of the development of the modern dressage horse... Read Article Comments Off on Where did the €700,000 colt come from?
 

Sitting in the hall, watching great dressage training – Part One

November 8th, 2021
Christopher Hector is the observer on the wall as Johan Hamminga and Jennifer Sekreve work their beautiful dressage horses - made more beautiful by beautiful training... Read Article Comments Off on Sitting in the hall, watching great dressage training – Part One