Dressage Breeding at the Euros…
There was a fascinating mix of bloodlines in the horses that are competing in the European Dressage Championships - Christopher Hector has the story... Read Article Comments Off on Dressage Breeding at the Euros…
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There was a fascinating mix of bloodlines in the horses that are competing in the European Dressage Championships - Christopher Hector has the story... Read Article Comments Off on Dressage Breeding at the Euros…
Euro Showjumping Champs – looking at the bloodlines
Which stallions bred the winners? Which studbooks came out on top? Christopher Hector analyses the blood of the jumpers at the European Showjumping Championships.... Read Article Comments Off on Euro Showjumping Champs – looking at the bloodlines
Online foal auctions in September
September brings not one but two foal collections for the Verden online foal auctions - there are some enchanting foals for your selection, and you can bid from anywhere in the world... Read Article Comments Off on Online foal auctions in September
Carl Hester talks about starting the young horse…
Carl Hester talks about making Medal winners from the start, using Valegro as an example: “There are no short-cuts -you have to stick to your basics of waiting until you get the stretch from the horse, waiting until you get your relaxation. That’s where people need help sometimes.” Valegro as a young horse images: Kevin […] Read Article Comments Off on Carl Hester talks about starting the young horse…
Who were the greatest showjumping broodmares of all time?
This one is for the serious breeding enthusiasts only - a survey of the greatest showjumping mares of all time, as nominated by four of the jumping world's leading experts. In this first half - Ludwig Christmann and Thomas Nissen... Read Article Comments Off on Who were the greatest showjumping broodmares of all time?
Laura Graves – A Masterclass
It is probably the longest, but is this the best Dressage Masterclass report EVER? You be the judge - we think Laura Graves is an exceptionally brilliant teacher... Read Article 3 Comments »
The search for a Grand Prix horse…
Christopher Hector looks at the long standing debate - are we breeding for that elegant modern type or the strength to handle the most difficult dressage movements? Or is a synthesis just around the corner? Read Article Comments Off on The search for a Grand Prix horse…
Kjento, the new World Young Horse Star
The champion six-year-old at the World Young Dressage Horse Championships in Verden, Kjento, certainly had that wow factor, or as the judges’ spokesperson, Peter Storr put it: “Wow! I mean really wow!” And that’s how they judged him, 10 for trot, canter and submission, but ‘only’ an 8 for walk. Verden Turnier image This must […] Read Article Comments Off on Kjento, the new World Young Horse Star
Riding to Music, back then, and now…
Gabriela Grillo played a key rôle in the development of the Kür, as a rider, but also as a theorist, as a trained musician who worked to combine the classical principles of dressage with music that was appropriate and sympathetic… “With a knowledge of history and classical basics of dressage, one can hardly agree with […] Read Article Comments Off on Riding to Music, back then, and now…
Daniel Deusser and Killer Queen Vdm – last best in 1.55m Audi Prix
BRUSSELS press release – Taking home the win is something Daniel Deusser did literally and figuratively at the Brussel Stephex Masters. With his top mount Killer Queen Vdm the German rider for the Stephex Stables was the last to go in the 1.55m jump-off and killed it for the home team. Beating Martin Fuchs by […] Read Article Comments Off on Daniel Deusser and Killer Queen Vdm – last best in 1.55m Audi Prix