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Christopher Hector reviews Paul Belasik’s new book…

March 23rd, 2019
In the past year I have been enthralled by two equestrian books that could not be more different in their form, while at the same time, sharing an awareness that the heart of dressage is to be found in balance. Miguel Tavora’s Dressage Principles and Techniques is like the most wonderful cookbook. Here there are […] Read Article 3 Comments »

Dressage History – A delight…

March 21st, 2019
A new Australian dressage history has been published, and Christopher Hector finds it fascinating. Read the review.... Read Article Comments Off

Ludger Beerbaum on Big Shows v Little Shows, WFFS and Jumper Breeding…

March 15th, 2019
Showjumping ace, Ludger Beerbaum discusses some of the issues facing the sport - big shows v little shows, the effect of hind boots, which way in jumping breeding, in this exclusive interview with Christopher Hector Read Article Comments Off

The way forward for Hanoverian breeding: Exclusive interview Werner Schade

March 13th, 2019
Christopher Hector interviews the head of the Hanoverian Verband, Werner Schade. Which way forward for the Hanoverians? Read Article 2 Comments »

When the Freestyle is a dream – exclusive report from Doha

March 10th, 2019
Winning in Doha – Borja Carrascosa and Ein Traum Words – Christopher Hector Pix – Stefano Secchi / CHI Al Shaqab With some of the major players on the international dressage team battling it out in Europe for spots in a World Cup final in Gothenberg, it was up to three of the stars of […] Read Article Comments Off

Doha and Ludger: the wizard weaves his magic

March 9th, 2019
The CHI AL SHAQAB attracts the best of the best. Sit in on this exclusive in depth interview with Ludger Beerbaum... Read Article 1 Comment »

Frank Rothenberger – Course Designer Star

March 8th, 2019
Meet the world's number one jumping course designer, Frank Rothenberger at one of the newest, and grandest, shows on the international circuit, CHI Al Shaqab... Read Article 1 Comment »

Caracas, from the Australian bush to CHI Al Shaqab

Meet the winner of the first class at CHI Al Shaqab 19, Caracas, the horse was produced in Australia, in the hills among the gum trees... Read Article Comments Off

Dressage At Sydney Olympics – the action

March 7th, 2019
Sydney Games 2000, and we were seeing the emergence of a new generation of dressage horses with far more expressive movement than we'd seen in the past. Was this concentration on 'expression' a good thing? Read Article Comments Off

Carl Hester talks about Nip Tuck

March 5th, 2019
Carl Hester on dressage: “That’s training, it does show that you can create something in every horse that has the willingness to work – it won’t be of the same quality, but it is something you can still make.” Read Article 3 Comments »