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 Article3 Comments »
August 29th, 2020
We last visited Lisa Wilcox and Ernst Hoyos, back in 2013 and it took only seconds for me to remember what a special experience it is... Read ArticleComments Off on Lisa Wilcox & Ernst Hoyos – First you get your technique PERFECT
August 28th, 2020
Debbie McDonald may still be celebrating her birthday, but all over the world, riders celebrate the wisdom, tact and elegance, that Debbie has brought to the dressage arena... Read ArticleComments Off on Debbie McDonald working on straightness
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 Article2 Comments »
August 22nd, 2020
Christopher Burton is a medal winning event rider, but he’s also a horseman. One of his greatest influences was the Stecken-trained Australian-based, Marianne Lichtwark, sadly no longer with us. It’s no wonder Christopher’s basics are so darned good… “I think part of the problem is that a lot of riders don’t understand that the horse […] Read ArticleComments Off on Eventing tips from Christopher Burton
August 21st, 2020
Would you like an Apache colt?? Here’s some for you to choose from. They are all colts who were presented at the KWPN colt selection in 2015. The images are chosen to give you an impression of the qualities of the colt. Here’s your first choice, he’s by Apache from a Florestan mare, then comes […] Read ArticleComments Off on Choose a horse
August 17th, 2020
What a mover!!! About You sets a price record at the Borgmann on line auction - we look at his breeding and his breeder.... Read Article1 Comment »
The Gestüt Sprehe stallion Bernay has died at the age of nine. The stallion had a hoof problem and while he was being treated, developed total system failure and despite the best veterinary care, could not be saved. Simone Pearce who rode him was convinced that he would go to the top. When I interviewed […] Read ArticleComments Off on Gestüt Sprehe stallion Bernay dies
August 12th, 2020
Rodrigo Pessoa talks about his rides, and successes, We start out with a young Rodrigo at the World Cup in Geneva in 1980, walking the course with his father, who was competing. He was experiencing the best right from the start… Cheering from the stands, not long until he was out there himself… “I was […] Read ArticleComments Off on Rodrigo Pessoa talks about his great horses
August 11th, 2020
You are welcome to visit the first Holsteiner Summer Event in person - or you can enjoy it wherever you live via the online auction.... Read ArticleComments Off on First Holsteiner Summer Event: Visitors Very Welcome!