Ranking the rankings…

December 31st, 2020
The breeding website hippomundo has launched two new ranking to measure the success of breeders of jumping horses - we examine the results, and meet some of the top breeders... Read Article Comments Off on Ranking the rankings…
 

The 2020 WBFSH sires rankings

November 29th, 2020
The Who's Who of Sporthorse breeding - the annual WBFSH sires rankings are analysed by Christopher Hector and Gemma Alexander... Read Article Comments Off on The 2020 WBFSH sires rankings
 

The return of the E line

November 5th, 2020
Dressage breeding. Roll over D, R, W and F lines - here comes the new one! We examine the E line, we find out something of its origins and influence right now... Read Article Comments Off on The return of the E line
 

The WBFSH Young Eventing Horse Championships – the show DOES go on…

October 30th, 2020
Christopher Hector analyses the breeding at Le Lion d’Angers far from the venue, locked down in his home in Australia… Given the very challenging coronavirus situation that has resulted in the cancellation of virtually all equestrian sport during the past summer season, it was with exceptional motivation that the organizers of the annual Mondial du […] Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Forsyth FRH: Hannoveraner Stallion of the Year

October 23rd, 2020
This year it is the showjumping sire, Forsyth FRH who has taken out the coveted prize - Hannoveraner Stallion of the Year... Read Article Comments Off on Forsyth FRH: Hannoveraner Stallion of the Year
 

Donnerhall – a Tribute

September 30th, 2020
Donnerhall - the greatest dressage sire of the all? We pay tribute to this extraordinary stallion... Read Article Comments Off on Donnerhall – a Tribute
 

Dressage breeding at the 2020 Bundeschampionate

September 10th, 2020
Even though there were no spectators at this year's Bundeschampionate, the dressage classes were a fascinating insight into where dressage breeding is right now... Read Article 4 Comments »
 

The modern influence of two great – and ‘ancient’ – Thoroughbreds….

September 1st, 2020
We look at the extraordinary influence of two Thoroughbred stallions, Bay Ronald and Precipitation, on today's jumping and dressage horses... Read Article 3 Comments »