Young horse winners – do they go on?
The Nürnberger Burg-Pokal is the world's most prestigious competition for young Prix St Georges horses - but how successful were the winners at Grand Prix? Read Article 1 Comment »
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The Nürnberger Burg-Pokal is the world's most prestigious competition for young Prix St Georges horses - but how successful were the winners at Grand Prix? Read Article 1 Comment »
How does the KWPN dressage horse compare to the German horses?
German or Dutch - that's the question for the breeders of dressage horses... or is it, is the way forward a fusion? German breeding expert, Dr Ludwig Christmann looks at the differences and strengths of the two... Read Article 1 Comment »
Julia Krajewski grabs the lead at Saumur
German eventer Julia Krajewski has grabbed the lead at Saumur - find out much much more about the competition, and the breeding of Julia's french mare, Amande de b'Neville... Read Article Comments Off on Julia Krajewski grabs the lead at Saumur
“Colourful bird” Couleur Rubin celebrates 25th birthday
The great jumping stallion, Couleur Rubin turns 25th - he is another of the triumphs of master breeder, Harli Seifert... Read Article Comments Off on “Colourful bird” Couleur Rubin celebrates 25th birthday
Who are the great mares?
A recent survey set out to find this year's most successful dams of jumping horses, but all it really proved was that the stats from this covid season are very very dodgy - find out why... Read Article Comments Off on Who are the great mares?
Meet Belissimo M and his most famous daughter
Belissimo has certainly been a major player in the revival of the ‘B’ line in German dressage breeding. In 2021 Belissimo is recorded with 1063 progeny in competition for winnings of €1,106,878. Eight have won more than €10,000, with Isabell Werth’s recently retired superstar, Bella Rose way out in front with €299,035. He has produced […] Read Article Comments Off on Meet Belissimo M and his most famous daughter
The Numbers… One of the big questions of Warmblood breeding…
The facts and figures of jumping breeding by Christopher Hector and Gemma Alexander I find it intriguing and disturbing that even recent history can just ‘disappear’. Right now I cannot find out just when the first WBFSH sires rankings appeared. The earliest I can find in my personal library is the 1993 / 94 WBFSH […] Read Article Comments Off on The Numbers… One of the big questions of Warmblood breeding…