The Future of Dressage Breeding…

March 3rd, 2020
We review the sensational lineup of dressage colts at the KWPN stallion show with the assistance of the stallion commission and some wonderful Gemma Alexander graphs... Read Article Comments Off on The Future of Dressage Breeding…
 

Isabell’s stars, meet the Breeders

July 19th, 2019
Westfalien breeders, Heinrich and Wilhelm Strunk,  produced two of Isabell Werth’s stars, the 2018 WBFSH third ranked Emilio (by Ehrenpreis out of a mare by the Anglo Arab, Cacir) AND the fourth ranked Bella Rose (Belissimo and out of another daughter of Cacir aa). Both these stars descend from the founding mare of the family’s […] Read Article Comments Off on Isabell’s stars, meet the Breeders
 

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 »
 

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
 

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
 

Georg Sieverding – Oldenburg Master breeder

May 19th, 2018
We pay tribute to the late Georg Sieverding, one of the great breeders of the modern era... Read Article Comments Off on Georg Sieverding – Oldenburg Master breeder
 

Who’s who on the 2017 WBFSH Sire’s Rankings…

November 22nd, 2017
In-depth analysis of the latest WBFSH Stallion Rankings - eventing, dressage and showjumping Read Article 4 Comments »
 

Breeding at Rio: Updated

November 21st, 2017
It's rankings time again, but first let's look at which stallions shone at the big one - the Olympic Games last year... Read Article Comments Off on Breeding at Rio: Updated
 

Jürgen Müller reflects…

November 20th, 2017
He was the youngest stud director in Germany but when he retired he was the oldest - and his stud had gone from being one of the poorest to one of the richest - meet Jürgen Müller... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

The First Step to Becoming a Legend

August 31st, 2017
For Desperados FRH it was the stepping stone to his career. Running free and over fences the then two and a half-year old youngster presented himself to the selection committee in the arena at Dobrock. Read Article Comments Off on The First Step to Becoming a Legend