Stop your horse rushing at the jump!
It's a problem lots of jumping riders have, their horse rushes the jump, and it is a dangerous problem, but Andrew McLean says you can solve the problem, it might just save your life... Read Article 4 Comments »
Category: Eventing
It's a problem lots of jumping riders have, their horse rushes the jump, and it is a dangerous problem, but Andrew McLean says you can solve the problem, it might just save your life... Read Article 4 Comments »
Cooley – a stud that doesn’t breed horses…
The Cooley stud has been a powerhouse producer of world class eventers, yet it is a stud without a breeding program, find out more... Read Article Comments Off on Cooley – a stud that doesn’t breed horses…
Andrew Hoy and Vassily STAR at Aachen!
They are one of the world's great eventing combinations - Andrew Hoy and Vassily de Lassos! Christopher Hector caught up with Andrew after his wonderful run into Silver Medal position... Read Article Comments Off on Andrew Hoy and Vassily STAR at Aachen!
Building Confidence Cross Country with Clayton Fredericks
Cross-country training is all about confidence for the horse and the rider, says international eventer, Clayton Fredericks, "I want you to leave today with more confidence – it is not about jumping the biggest jumps..." Read Article 2 Comments »
Michael Jung – the world’s greatest event rider….
Once again Michael Jung has won a five star from start to finish - this time it was in Kentucky. We ask, is he the greatest of them all? Read Article Comments Off on Michael Jung – the world’s greatest event rider….
Grow your own… Grassroots eventing breeding
The number of star eventing horses bred for someone in the family to ride is simply amazing. Christopher Hector profiles some of the great eventing breeders... Read Article Comments Off on Grow your own… Grassroots eventing breeding
Ingrid Klimke and Hale Bob
At a start early in Bob’s career, he had been so out of control that Ingrid got off him after the cross country and said, “Does anyone want this horse? You can have him!” Luckily no-one took her up on the offer… He made his final public appearance at the 2023 Aachen CHIO, at a […] Read Article 1 Comment »
Sit in on a Masterclass with Mark Todd
A great horseman, a superb competitor and a wonderful teacher - Mark Todd has it all. Sit in on a clinic with the great man, open your ears and learn something... Read Article Comments Off on Sit in on a Masterclass with Mark Todd
Carl Hester – Tips on creating Suppleness
“The main thing for many riders is the stabilizing of the outline of the horse. That is really what is lacking, consistency of outline. The next step is the suppleness, which is also lacking in lots of horses, especially event horses. Charlotte and Valegro demonstrate – Kit Houghton image “I think a lot of the […] Read Article Comments Off on Carl Hester – Tips on creating Suppleness
EquiRatings – Stats that work…
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…