Andrew McLean: Thinking about horses – Part 1

March 9th, 2024
“I think that we need to recognize the importance of self-carriage: when you release the reins just for two strides, the horse should stay in your speed, on your line and should stay in its own outline." Read Article 4 Comments »
 

KWPN Dressage stallions 2024

February 15th, 2024
Fabluous, beautiful horses, and can they move! Christopher Hector enjoys his time in den Bosch, watching the dressage selection, and interviews some of the key players... Read Article Comments Off on KWPN Dressage stallions 2024
 

Jeremy Steinberg – Rider Position, a Lost Cause?

February 14th, 2024
Dressage coach, Jeremy Steinberg confronts the problems of position in the dressage world today, and wonders why FEI rules are no longer rules? Read Article 14 Comments »
 

Dressage in Amsterdam – Yuck

January 27th, 2024
Christopher Hector is not impressed with the dressage at Amsterdam. Read his exclusive report if you dare! Read Article 25 Comments »
 

Hubertus Schmidt on Classical Training

January 1st, 2024
Why Classical Training? Listen to Hubertus Schmidt: we have a book, and it says, this and this, that is the right way. It takes you all the way from the warm up – making the horse loose and supple, step by step to the next point to higher collection... Read Article 2 Comments »
 

Miguel Tavora – Remembered…

December 29th, 2023
Six years after his death, we pay tribute to Miguel Tavora. This article celebrates his teachings and the lessons of the great masters whose wisdom he passed on to countless riders... Read Article 5 Comments »
 

Shivers – The disease that threatens Sporthorse Breeding

December 26th, 2023
There is a disease that right now poses a far greater threat to the future of sporthorse breeding than WFFS ever did. Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Paul Belasik – Why are fundamental problems persisting in elite dressage?

December 19th, 2023
In part one of this series with Paul Belasik, Paul looks into why the fundamental problems in elite dressage are still persisting... Read Article 13 Comments »
 

Ten premium stallions awarded

November 5th, 2023
There was enormous interest in this year's stallion licensing at Verden. At the auction the most expensive: a liver chestnut by Bon Courage, who was auctioned off for 170,000 Euros. A total of 30 of the 54 stallions were licensed for Hanover. Details... Read Article Comments Off on Ten premium stallions awarded
 

Aachen 2024 – Come with us on the tour of a life-time

November 3rd, 2023
How would you like to join the ultimate equestrian tour for 2024? Visit great studs, meet the top trainers, stay in fabulous hotels and then end up in Aachen to enjoy the greatest horse show of them all...check out the details Read Article 1 Comment »