Top Tips from Stefan Wolff on Contact

July 30th, 2022
“Proper steady contact is more important than the stretch. If it changes every stride you cannot even call it a contact.” “You are giving before you even have a contact. It has to be measurable – that’s why it’s called contact. When he moves the head around it is because he is not on the […] Read Article Comments Off on Top Tips from Stefan Wolff on Contact
 

Thoroughbred Blood – The individual counts

July 28th, 2022
It's an ongoing debate in the world of sporthorse breeding. We know the Thoroughbred was crucial in shaping the modern Warmblood, but do we need Thoroughbred blood today... Read Article Comments Off on Thoroughbred Blood – The individual counts
 

Foal auction of Hannoveraner Verband live and on the internet


Take your pick of the super foals in the August Hybrid Auction in Verden, with live and internet bidding available... Read Article Comments Off on Foal auction of Hannoveraner Verband live and on the internet
 

Back to Basics with Princess Nathalie

July 27th, 2022
Princess Nathalie of Denmark is not only a great dressage competitor, she is a wonderful dressage trainer - it really does make a difference when the instructor has been there, done that, herself... Read Article Comments Off on Back to Basics with Princess Nathalie
 

Debbie McDonald – get your rider position, right!

July 21st, 2022
When Debbie McDonald speaks, it is wise to listen for she is one of the key players in the shift of international dressage to a gentler, more horse friendly style of dressage... Read Article Comments Off on Debbie McDonald – get your rider position, right!
 

Eugène Reesink, the father of the V line

July 17th, 2022
Eugène Reesink is a truly amazing man, the list of dressage horses he has either bred, or discovered, reads like a who's who of modern dressage, and he more than anyone, is responsible for the emergence of the new 'V' line.... Read Article 3 Comments »
 

Talking with Cathrine – an interview with a superstar

July 15th, 2022
Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour swept all before her at Aachen, claiming the title, best dressage rider in the world! Rebecca Ashton caught up with Cathrine for this exclusive interview.... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Dressage Breeding – Christopher Hector asks Who are the hot stallions right now?

July 11th, 2022
Just who are the top dressage sires right now? Christopher Hector went looking for answers at two of Europe's very top CHIOs... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Travelling Again!!!

July 8th, 2022
Christopher Hector re-discovers the joys of international travel and wants more! Are you interested in travelling to Ermelo for the World Young Dressage Horse Championships, or Frankurt in December - or Aachen next year or the Olympic Games in 2024... Read Article Comments Off on Travelling Again!!!
 

Andrew Hoy and Vassily STAR at Aachen!

July 7th, 2022
They are one of the world's great eventing combinations - Andrew Hoy and Vassily de Lassos! Christopher Hector caught up with Andrew after his wonderful run into Silver Medal position... Read Article Comments Off on Andrew Hoy and Vassily STAR at Aachen!