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Jumping stallions at den Bosch

February 10th, 2024
An on-the-spot report from the KWPN stallion show. Christopher Hector looks at the jumping stallions that made the cut in 2024... Read Article Comments Off

The Trakehners Strike Back: Part 1

October 27th, 2023
Trakehners are starring right now. Jan Tönjes one of the experts on the breed, in this first of a three part series, outlines the breeding program that is bearing fruit at the highest levels right now! Read Article 3 Comments »

KWPN dressage stallions DELIGHT!

February 8th, 2023
Amazing, wonderful, fabulous, the KWPN stallion show was once again a triumph for Dutch dressage breeding, Christopher Hector has this exclusive on-the-spot report, just for you... Read Article 2 Comments »

KWPN Stallion Show 2023: The Jumpers

February 5th, 2023
The KWPN stallion show is a feast for any fan of jumping horses and jumping horse breeding. An exclusive on-the-spot report from Christopher Hector... Read Article Comments Off

The Trakehners Strike Back: Part 3

September 10th, 2022
The final part of our three part series tracing the re-emergence of the Trakehner as an international competition star, with German expert, Jan Tönjes... Read Article Comments Off

Glamourdale, World Young Horse Champion – World Special Champion

August 9th, 2022
Here is one Young Horse Champion who did go on to the highest level - we trace Glamourdale from his licensing to his world title... Read Article 1 Comment »

Conformation and the Sport Horse

July 1st, 2021
What is 'good' conformation, and why do so many dressage and showjumping stars have 'poor' conformation? Christopher Hector asks the questions and finds some experts with answers... Read Article 6 Comments »

Jumping Breeding and the Future

March 4th, 2020
The Netherlands are breeding some of the world's best jumpers, find out where jumping breeding is going at the KWPN stallion show... Read Article 1 Comment »