An interview with Bernard le Courtois
In a surprise decision, the well-known French breeder and journalist, Bernard le Courtois has called a halt to his career as a breeder. Enjoy some words of wisdom from our archives... Read Article 1 Comment »
Tag: Jumping Breeding
In a surprise decision, the well-known French breeder and journalist, Bernard le Courtois has called a halt to his career as a breeder. Enjoy some words of wisdom from our archives... Read Article 1 Comment »
Jumping stallions at den Bosch
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 on Jumping stallions at den Bosch
The WBFSH Stallion Rankings re-considered…
The WBFSH sires rankings tell us which are the world's best stallions - or do they? Christopher Hector examines the results, and he is not so sure... Read Article Comments Off on The WBFSH Stallion Rankings re-considered…
Furioso – the greatest?
Was Furioso xx the greatest sporthorse stallion of all time? Christopher Hector looks at the Thoroughbred's legacy in jumping and dressage... Read Article Comments Off on Furioso – the greatest?
KWPN Stallion Show 2023: The Jumpers
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 on KWPN Stallion Show 2023: The Jumpers
Hannoveraner Stallion of the Year: Perigueux
Hannoveraner Stallion of the Year: Perigueux Verden. He was in the limelight and he visibly enjoyed it: The Celle state stud stallion Perigueux is Hannoveraner Stallion of the Year. It was the second award for the typey chestnut in the Niedersachsenhalle, nine years ago the jumper sire was awarded the Grande Prize. This is another […] Read Article Comments Off on Hannoveraner Stallion of the Year: Perigueux
Jumping breeding in the World Championships…
Christopher Hector looks at the sires who put representatives into the top 20 at Herning… The stallion with the most representatives in the top 20 at the World Championships in Herning, was one of the established stars of Dutch breeding, Toulon. Toulon Toulon comes from a proven performance horse family. His dam Nikita produced three […] Read Article 2 Comments »
Breeding at the World Cup Jumping Final 2022
It was great for the World Cup Final to get back on track, but this year's finalists had the pedigree buffs wondering. Gemma Alexander and Christopher Hector analyse the breeding... Read Article Comments Off on Breeding at the World Cup Jumping Final 2022
Start of great careers
It's been running for twenty five years and the Hannoveraner freejumping program continues to identify world class stars that go on to the big sport... Read Article Comments Off on Start of great careers