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WBFSH Jumping Sires Rankings 2021

November 12th, 2021
(1st) Chacco-Blue (Chambertin / Contender) (2nd) Diamant de Sémilly (Le Tot de Sémilly / Elf III) (5th) Casall (Caretino / Lavall I) (4th) Mylord Carthago (Carthago / Jalisco B) (8th) Cardento (Capitol / Lord) (3rd) Toulon (Heartbreaker / Jokinal de Bornival) (9th) Nabab de Rêve (Quidam de Revel / Artichaut) (11th) Cornet Obolensky (Clinton / Hearbreaker) […] Read Article Comments Off

Eventing with William Fox-Pitt: Part Three

The first two parts of this series saw William putting in the groundwork for the higher levels. We looked at teaching young horses to think for themselves - in a way that has them working with you, not against you. William taught from a premise of common sense – by establishing good habits and taking your time on the flat, you’ll have your controls sorted out for jumping and cross-country as well. Read Article 1 Comment »

WBFSH top ten dressage sires – 2021

November 11th, 2021
The World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses has released the 2021 dressage sires rankings... and this year there are really some changes at the top... Read Article Comments Off

Where did the €700,000 colt come from?

November 9th, 2021
We look at the breeding of the young stallion that sold at Verden for €700,000 and find that his pedigree is a virtual history of the development of the modern dressage horse... Read Article Comments Off

Sitting in the hall, watching great dressage training – Part One

November 8th, 2021
Christopher Hector is the observer on the wall as Johan Hamminga and Jennifer Sekreve work their beautiful dressage horses - made more beautiful by beautiful training... Read Article Comments Off

“E” as in exclusive

November 7th, 2021
For the first time, the Hanoverian Stallion Licensing was split into dressage and jumping, and the dressage stallions have just done their thing, with some great prices for the premium stallions... Read Article Comments Off

From the Cavalry Manual: what is Throughness?

November 3rd, 2021
“As the straightness improves, the throughness of the horse will improve as well. The pushing capacity of the hindquarters can now go its way through the horse up to the mouth and makes the horse give to the pressure of the bit, bend the neck and chew on the bit.” “This is the natural way […] Read Article Comments Off

The Greatest Showjumping Mares

Is this the longest breeding article EVER??? Christopher Hector goes in search of the greatest jumping mares in history, with the assistance of four experts: Ludwig Christmann, Egbert Schep, Thomas Nissen and Arnaud Evain... Read Article Comments Off

Verden Stallion Licensing & Stallion Sales Dressage Stallions

November 2nd, 2021
Everything you need to know about the upcoming Verden Stallion Licensing & Stallion Sales Dressage Stallions, including who to contact to register your interest in bidding and a daily timetable... Read Article Comments Off