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The WBFSH Young Eventing Horse Championships – the show DOES go on…

October 30th, 2020
Christopher Hector analyses the breeding at Le Lion d’Angers far from the venue, locked down in his home in Australia… Given the very challenging coronavirus situation that has resulted in the cancellation of virtually all equestrian sport during the past summer season, it was with exceptional motivation that the organizers of the annual Mondial du […] 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 »

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 »

What’s New on the Jumping Scene?

July 24th, 2020
Who are the exciting young jumping stallions? We look at some of the new stars in Holland and in Germany... Read Article Comments Off

Breeding for Sport – Not Fashion – with Jens Meyer

May 29th, 2020
Breeding for fashion? Or breeding for performance? Jens Meyer takes a critical look at the current warmblood breeding trends... Read Article Comments Off

Ludwig Christmann and the new NEW German breeding values

April 29th, 2020
Take a look at the new German breeding values with the Hanoverian expert, Dr Ludwig Christmann Read Article Comments Off

Blue Hors Zack – the best since De Niro?

March 31st, 2020
Is Zack the new dressage super sire - the heir to Donnerhall and De Niro? Christopher Hector investigates... Read Article Comments Off

Jumping Breeding and the Future

March 4th, 2020
The Netherlands are breeding some of the world's best jumpers, find out where jumping breeding is going at the KWPN stallion show... Read Article 1 Comment »

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