Steffen Peters – super teacher – Part 2

September 18th, 2020
Steffen Peters is not only an exceptional competitor, he is also an exceptionally gifted dressage trainer, as this report shows... Read Article Comments Off on Steffen Peters – super teacher – Part 2
 

Steffen Peters – super teacher – Part 1

September 15th, 2020
There are some clinics that stick in your mind long after the participants have packed and headed home, this clinic with Stefen Peters occurred way back in 2010… So what was so different about Steffen Peters? For a start Steffen is a brilliant teacher with a subtle multi-layered awareness of exactly what is happening between […] Read Article Comments Off on Steffen Peters – super teacher – Part 1
 

Carl Hester and Peter Holler on judging young horse classes

September 12th, 2020
Carl Hester, trainer and rider,  and Peter Holler, judge, on what they look for in Young Horse Classes  When Carl, and German judge, Peter Holler, commented on the top combinations in the Young Horse classes the Brisbane Dressage Festival, the tone, I am sorry to inform you dear reader, is the same old, same old, […] Read Article 1 Comment »
 

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 »
 

Lisa Wilcox & Ernst Hoyos – First you get your technique PERFECT

August 29th, 2020
We last visited Lisa Wilcox and Ernst Hoyos, back in 2013 and it took only seconds for me to remember what a special experience it is... Read Article Comments Off on Lisa Wilcox & Ernst Hoyos – First you get your technique PERFECT
 

Debbie McDonald working on straightness

August 28th, 2020
Debbie McDonald may still be celebrating her birthday, but all over the world, riders celebrate the wisdom, tact and elegance, that Debbie has brought to the dressage arena... Read Article Comments Off on Debbie McDonald working on straightness
 

Debbie McDonald – a tribute

August 27th, 2020
Debbie McDonald was a great competition rider, now she is proving to be a sensational team trainer, producing a squad of the most elegant riders in the world... Read Article 2 Comments »
 

Record price at the Borgmann online auction…

August 17th, 2020
What a mover!!! About You sets a price record at the Borgmann on line auction - we look at his breeding and his breeder.... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Gestüt Sprehe stallion Bernay dies


The Gestüt Sprehe stallion Bernay has died at the age of nine. The stallion had a hoof problem and while he was being treated, developed total system failure and despite the best veterinary care, could not be saved. Simone Pearce who rode him was convinced that he would go to the top. When I interviewed […] Read Article Comments Off on Gestüt Sprehe stallion Bernay dies