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Rafael Soto – there are only two types of dressage, good and bad!

December 2nd, 2022
Rafael Soto was an Olympic dressage star, now he is a thoughtful trainer in demand all over the world. Christopher Hector talks with Rafael about the exercises he uses... Read Article 1 Comment »

The B team becomes the A Team

The Hanoverian B line marked the beginning of a new era in dressage breeding, it is a line whose influence has exploded in the past couple of years... Read Article Comments Off

Gribaldi – super sire, and sire of sires…

November 29th, 2022
Christopher Hector argues that Gribaldi was one of the truly great Sporthorse sires... read about the black stallions amazing career - and the wonderful horses he sired. Read Article 2 Comments »

Licensing and stallion sales of the jumping stallions

There's another exciting collection of young Hanoverian stallions up for licensing - and for the jumping stallion auction in Verden.... Read Article Comments Off

The Sandro Hit Legacy

November 25th, 2022
Sandro Hit, more than any other stallion changed the face of sporthorse breeding... Christopher Hector considers the legacy of the black stallion. Read Article Comments Off

The Half Halt – As elusive as a Unicorn!

November 21st, 2022
The half halt - every expert agrees that it is fundamental - but what is it??? Read Article 1 Comment »

Aachen Plus, details and new treats…

The Aachen Plus tour is in two modules, the stud and training tour runs from 18 -25 June 2023, the Aachen module runs from June 23 to July 3. Some travellers are doing one module only, most are doing both… Christopher Hector will be tour leader for both modules. Our Aachen Plus Tour is […] Read Article 1 Comment »

Olympic riders buy in Verden

November 20th, 2022
Top price to a son of Secret, with Olympic riders keen to buy at Verden. Results of the November auction... Read Article Comments Off

The most influential Dressage Master of them all! Steinbrecht

November 11th, 2022
It was Steinbrecht who turned dressage around, replacing the emphasis on artificial complicated moves, with the clear message that the purpose of dressage was to work with the horse... Read Article Comments Off