horsemagazine – Page 131 – The Horse Magazine

Dr Thomas Nissen: The Holstein Future

August 6th, 2014
An interview with Christopher Hector Dr Thomas Nissen became the breeding director of the Holsteiner Association in 1989. He joined the Holsteiner Association in 1988 after completing his Agriculture degree at Kiel – the appointment was a logical next step since his thesis topic was The mare performance test and fertility of the Holsteiner horse. […] Read Article 2 Comments »

Dressage Stallions at the 2014 KWPN stallion show

February 9th, 2014
The decision in the dressage section of the KWPN stallion show went right down to the wire. Even the chairman of the dressage panel, Wim Ermes admitted that right until the final third round, he expected the son of Totilas out of the full-sister to Parzival would win but he looked a bit flat on […] Read Article Comments Off

Jumping Stallions at the 2014 KWPN stallion show

February 8th, 2014
It is as usual a feast of fine horse flesh, and the Dutch breeders prove again that they are the masters of getting the ‘mix’ right, of picking where the action is and taking the best-of-the-best into their breeding ranks. On the first day of viewing the jumping colts, there are four stallions each with […] Read Article Comments Off

The Bundeschampionate 2013

December 11th, 2013
The Bundeschampionate – the German National Championships – is simply one of the world’s great equestrian experiences; it is a time to greet old friends, to chat and share a glass of wine… But most of all it is a chance to watch the most wonderful selection of horses that comes together anywhere in the […] Read Article Comments Off

Andrew McLean on Attachment Theory – The New Dimension

December 6th, 2013
I’m interested in the area of Attachment Theory, as it applies to the horse/human bond in the hope it may shed light on the elusive (objectively speaking) qualities of trust, rapport and bonding. Applying Attachment Theory to horse training is new ground, but I think it applies well... Read Article 31 Comments »

World Young Eventing Horse Championships 2013

October 21st, 2013
the world championship for young eventing horses, special report from christopher hector Read Article 3 Comments »

Shane and Niki Rose – What next?

October 3rd, 2013
Story by Chris Hector and Photos by Roz Neave It has been a wonderful process to see Shane and Niki Rose’s Bimbadeen Park evolving into a flourishing equestrian centre – with plans for more improvements on the go. Since we were there last, a new stable block has been added, the Manchurian Pears that line […] Read Article Comments Off

Choose a Horse

Matt Williams is one of the most successful Australian jumping riders of modern times, and has been selected for the Beijing Games, the WEG in Lexington and the London Games. Now living in the United States, Matt is in keen demand as a coach, and as a rider, and is working to produce the right […] Read Article Comments Off

Tinney the Teacher

Story by Suzy Jarratt and Photos by Cameron Grant “Stuart Tinney is such an amazing influence as he shows ever so much positivity and respect to upcoming junior riders.” Written by 13-year-old Emily Stirling from Victoria this was the winning entry in a competition conducted by EA and ‘Be the Influence: Tackling Binge Drinking’. In […] Read Article Comments Off