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 »
 

Hanoverian Young stallions Honored

February 7th, 2019
Weltmeyer- and Stakkato-Prizes awarded Hanover’s best young stallions are awarded with the Weltmeyer- and Stakkato-Prizes. This year, the Weltmeyer-Prize goes to the dressage stallions Despacito, Destacado, Dostojewski, Finnigan and So Unique. The breeders of the first three stallions were honoured at the show of the privately owned stallions in Verden. Finnigan and So Unique could […] Read Article Comments Off on Hanoverian Young stallions Honored
 

What’s the latest in Hanover with Dr Ludwig Christmann

January 29th, 2019
Christopher Hector discusses the latest trends in the Hanoverian breed with  Ludwig Christmann Dr Ludwig Christmann was my first contact with the Hanoverian Verband several decades ago when he led the Study Tours around the breeding district. His knowledge, and patience, made it so much easier to get a grip on the Hanoverian system. Since […] Read Article Comments Off on What’s the latest in Hanover with Dr Ludwig Christmann
 

AMAZING auction – Hong Kong and Deauville…

January 22nd, 2019
An amazing collection of showjumping embryos is about to the auctioned simultaneously in Hong Kong and Deauville - and you can bid online... Read Article Comments Off on AMAZING auction – Hong Kong and Deauville…
 

The stallion hit parade: New German breeding values

January 17th, 2019
Ludwig Christmann and Christopher Hector analyse the latest German FN, and Hanoverian breeding values... Which stallions are hot in Germany right now? Read Article Comments Off on The stallion hit parade: New German breeding values
 

Verdi, KWPN Horse of 2018

January 6th, 2019
Verdi TN has been chosen as Horse of the year 2018. Stud Nijhof acknowledges their stallion: “There's no horse in the world like Verdi. For 9 years, he has competed at the highest level, and combines this with breeding." Read Article Comments Off on Verdi, KWPN Horse of 2018
 

Breeding Germany’s Dressage Stars of the Future

December 28th, 2018
The Nürnberger Burg-Pokal is a prestigious class for horses aged 7 – 9. The moving force behind the competition was the late Dr Reiner Klimke. He wanted a competition to bridge the gap between Prix St Georges and Grand Prix. Read about the breeding of this years field. Read Article Comments Off on Breeding Germany’s Dressage Stars of the Future
 

A new star – and the young GP horses shine!

December 15th, 2018
What a day! A new star combination is born, and the young horses shine in the young Grand Prix horse class, on the spot report... Read Article Comments Off on A new star – and the young GP horses shine!
 

Nürnberger Burg-Pokal: the best test of a Grand Prix STAR!

December 13th, 2018
It's the feature of Frankfurt Horse Show, the prestige class for dressage horses aged 7 to 9 - the Nürnberger Burg-Pokal. On the spot report... Read Article Comments Off on Nürnberger Burg-Pokal: the best test of a Grand Prix STAR!
 

WBFSH Latest Stallion Rankings

November 29th, 2018
The latest Stallion Rankings are out from the WBFSH - which stallions rate tops in eventing, dressage and jumping? Christopher Hector and Gemma Alexander analyse the results... Read Article Comments Off on WBFSH Latest Stallion Rankings