Sam and Michael Jung, a Tribute

February 18th, 2026
One of the greats of modern eventing, La Biosthetique Sam has died at the age of 26 after a happy retirement. Enjoy a photo gallery of this great combination. The Olympic and World Gold Medallist won his first individual Gold Medal at the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky before winning many more gold medals, with […] Read Article No Comments »
 

WBFSH Sires’ Rankings 2025

January 16th, 2026
Who are this year's top sires on the WBFSH rankings in dressage, showjumping and eventing? Christopher Hector examines the latest standings... Read Article Comments Off on WBFSH Sires’ Rankings 2025
 

Which studbook comes out on top?

November 4th, 2025
Which studbook comes out on top in dressage, jumping and eventing? The 2025 WBFSH rankings have been released and Christopher Hector takes a closer look to find out which horses have starred in the last twelve months... Read Article Comments Off on Which studbook comes out on top?
 

Gustav Rau – Making Equestrian Sport in Germany

August 15th, 2025
One man more than any other shaped the entire equestrian establishment in Germany and his words are as wise today as they were fifty years ago... Gustav Rau - visionary genius. Read Article 3 Comments »
 

New Book, Heroes – the foundation sires of the Sporthorse

May 11th, 2025
Christopher Hector's new book is now available on Amazon, 477 pages packed with information, stallion profiles, breeding interviews, exclusive graphics and lots and lots and lots of photographs... Read Article 5 Comments »
 

WBFSH 2024 stallion rankings

December 4th, 2024
Do the WBFSH sires rankings need a change of format? Christopher Hector looks at the recently released standings and asks, are we measuring quantity or quality? Read Article Comments Off on WBFSH 2024 stallion rankings
 

Eventers breeding eventers

July 26th, 2024
When Lara Liedekerke-Meier won Luhmühlen Five Star with Hooney d’Arville, she did it with a horse she had made herself, the product of a cutting edge eventing breeding program... Yes, you can breed eventers! Read Article Comments Off on Eventers breeding eventers
 

Eventing with William Fox-Pitt: Part Two

June 5th, 2024
William Fox Pitt is one of the all time great eventing riders - sit back and enjoy words of wisdom from this thoughtful horseman.... Read Article Comments Off on Eventing with William Fox-Pitt: Part Two
 

Ollie and Cooley – a winning combination

May 29th, 2024
Oliver Townend and the Cooley horses... we know it is a winning combination but what makes the Cooley horses so successful as top class eventers? Read Article Comments Off on Ollie and Cooley – a winning combination
 

Eventing with William Fox-Pitt: Part One

May 15th, 2024
Training with William Fox-Pitt. He's won medals, produced his own horses. Lots of wisdom, and exercises to try at home. Read Article Comments Off on Eventing with William Fox-Pitt: Part One