Carl Hester – Tips on creating Suppleness

February 4th, 2022
 “The main thing for many riders is the stabilizing of the outline of the horse. That is really what is lacking, consistency of outline. The next step is the suppleness, which is also lacking in lots of horses, especially event horses. Charlotte and Valegro demonstrate – Kit Houghton image “I think a lot of the […] Read Article Comments Off on Carl Hester – Tips on creating Suppleness
 

Anniversary – 100 years of the Hannoveraner Verband

January 31st, 2022
The Hanoverian horse is acclaimed the world over - now it is the time to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Verband hannoverscher Warmblutzüchter, a powerhouse of sporthorse breeding... Read Article Comments Off on Anniversary – 100 years of the Hannoveraner Verband
 

NOTES ON PIAFFE

January 29th, 2022
Author, horseman, dressage rider and trainer, Paul Belasik discusses the rights - and wrongs! - of piaffe... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Ludwig Christmann in conversation with Christopher Hector

January 25th, 2022
Ludwig Christmann is one of Germany's most knowledgeable breeding experts. Ludwig has been responsible for establishing and editing the Hanoverian Stallion book, and for over-seeing the worldwide activities of the Verband. As he prepares to retire, Ludwig looks back at the changes and influential horses of his time... Read Article 2 Comments »
 

Kyra Kyrklund – Developing collection

January 24th, 2022
Words of wisdom from one of the great dressage trainers and riders, Kyra Kyrklund. How do you achieve collection with your horse - and how do you ride the collected movements... Read Article Comments Off on Kyra Kyrklund – Developing collection
 

Verden Auction: Perfect start

January 23rd, 2022
The first Auction 2022 at Verden was a great success - with the top priced entry selling for €218.000 to France, and with the average up by €5000... Read Article Comments Off on Verden Auction: Perfect start
 

Contact or No Contact – That is the question…

January 19th, 2022
Contact or No Contact - that is the question. Or is it? Dressage authority Henri Van Schaik argues for an alternative - the QUALITY of the contact... Read Article Comments Off on Contact or No Contact – That is the question…
 

StuDutch Auctions kick off 2022 with an exceptional embryo collection 

January 17th, 2022
Some of the greatest jumping bloodlines in the world are represented in the 2022 StuDutch Auction of Embryos! Where-ever you live in the world, you can take part in this exciting online auction... Read Article Comments Off on StuDutch Auctions kick off 2022 with an exceptional embryo collection 
 

The Ten Commandments…

January 13th, 2022
Andrew McLean has a 10 point check list to see if your training program is based on sound scientific principles... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

The Dressage Talk: What makes a Grand Prix horse?

January 11th, 2022
Join in this discussion with German Dressage coach, Jonny Hilberath - just what makes a very good Grand Prix prospect? From breeding to training... Read Article 1 Comment »