Who’s who in the dressage classes at the Bundeschampionate?
Christopher Hector analyses the breeding at the Bundeschampionate... Read Article 1 Comment »
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Christopher Hector analyses the breeding at the Bundeschampionate... Read Article 1 Comment »
Breeding insights with Arnaud Evain
It is a stimulating experience every time I catch up with the French breeding expert, Arnaud Evain. Each time he seems to have a new project and a head full of new insights into the business of breeding jumping horses. I’m lucky, Arnaud’s daughter and grand-children live in my home city of Melbourne, and that makes him a regular visit.. Read Article 1 Comment »
Who’s going to Rio? The Breeders: Margareta Algotsson
There can be little doubt that Margareta Algotsson has been the most successful breeder of Olympic Eventing horses, EVER! Read Article Comments Off on Who’s going to Rio? The Breeders: Margareta Algotsson
Has dressage breeding ‘gone wrong’?
Chris Hector discusses in which the way of dressage breeding may be heading... Read Article 17 Comments »
Hanoverian of the Month – Chuck
German jumping star, Janne Friederike Meyer has a new rising talent in her barn since January. It is nine-year old Chuck by Cassus out of a mare by Ramiro’s Son II. The pair participated in four competitions since then, and every time, the Team-World and European Champion was very excited about the black-brown gelding. Chuck […] Read Article Comments Off on Hanoverian of the Month – Chuck
BWP Resurgent – From Strength to Strength
If there were an award – and no doubt there should be – for the leading breeder of showjumpers at the European championships, there is no doubt that the award would go to the Belgian breeder, Herman de Brabander... Read Article Comments Off on BWP Resurgent – From Strength to Strength
Finding the eventer for you… with Sharon Ridgway
Looking for an Eventer? Sharon Ridgway has found horses for stars like William Fox-Pitt, and she tells you how to find the horse of your dreams - or your needs Read Article Comments Off on Finding the eventer for you… with Sharon Ridgway
Bloodlines at the European Champs – Breeding for dressage – is it random?
Christopher Hector analyses bloodlines at the 2009 European Championships... Read Article Comments Off on Bloodlines at the European Champs – Breeding for dressage – is it random?
New eventing formats – new directions in breeding?
When the changes in the format for eventing were mooted, the general feeling was that the CICs would favor the Warmblood bred horses, while the Thoroughbred type would continue to dominate the CCIs. Has it happened? Read Article Comments Off on New eventing formats – new directions in breeding?
sBs – Jumping to the Top
It is really nice when a breed society welcomes you with open arms - and that is exactly what happened with the Belgian studbook, sBs... Read Article Comments Off on sBs – Jumping to the Top