The modern influence of two great – and ‘ancient’ – Thoroughbreds….

September 1st, 2020
We look at the extraordinary influence of two Thoroughbred stallions, Bay Ronald and Precipitation, on today's jumping and dressage horses... Read Article 3 Comments »
 

Lisa Wilcox & Ernst Hoyos – First you get your technique PERFECT

August 29th, 2020
We last visited Lisa Wilcox and Ernst Hoyos, back in 2013 and it took only seconds for me to remember what a special experience it is... Read Article Comments Off on Lisa Wilcox & Ernst Hoyos – First you get your technique PERFECT
 

Debbie McDonald working on straightness

August 28th, 2020
Debbie McDonald may still be celebrating her birthday, but all over the world, riders celebrate the wisdom, tact and elegance, that Debbie has brought to the dressage arena... Read Article Comments Off on Debbie McDonald working on straightness
 

Debbie McDonald – a tribute

August 27th, 2020
Debbie McDonald was a great competition rider, now she is proving to be a sensational team trainer, producing a squad of the most elegant riders in the world... Read Article 2 Comments »
 

Record price at the Borgmann online auction…

August 17th, 2020
What a mover!!! About You sets a price record at the Borgmann on line auction - we look at his breeding and his breeder.... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Gestüt Sprehe stallion Bernay dies


The Gestüt Sprehe stallion Bernay has died at the age of nine. The stallion had a hoof problem and while he was being treated, developed total system failure and despite the best veterinary care, could not be saved. Simone Pearce who rode him was convinced that he would go to the top. When I interviewed […] Read Article Comments Off on Gestüt Sprehe stallion Bernay dies
 

Andreas Hausberger – the Spanish School meets Competition dressage

August 7th, 2020
Rebecca Ashton has one of the most fascinating interviews we have ever published, enjoy… When I was growing up, the Spanish Riding School was Shambhala. Given this was a time before the internet, Vienna was  faraway and the only access I had to the School were magazine articles and books such as Podhajsky’s “My Dancing […] Read Article 15 Comments »
 

Short in the Neck – Should we get used to the look?

August 6th, 2020
Everything that is old is new again…  Back in January 2002, this paper by Albert Stecken was circulated throughout the dressage world, years later his words are still as relevant today as they were then… The following paper was written by General Albert Stecken and presented on his behalf by Jo Hinnemann to a meeting […] Read Article 8 Comments »
 

Christoph Hess talks about the basics

July 30th, 2020
In the sometimes stuffy world of dressage, Christoph Hess, luckily for the world’s dressage horses, directs a large portion of his enthusiasm at improving their lot, not just the way they are ridden but also how they are bred, raised and housed. Christoph has had a wide influence on the equestrian scene for many years. […] Read Article 2 Comments »
 

The development of the German Training Scale…

July 23rd, 2020
How old is the German training scale? Where did it come from? All is revealed in this exclusive article... Read Article Comments Off on The development of the German Training Scale…