The stallion hit parade: New German breeding values

January 17th, 2019
Ludwig Christmann and Christopher Hector analyse the latest German FN, and Hanoverian breeding values... Which stallions are hot in Germany right now? Read Article Comments Off on The stallion hit parade: New German breeding values
 

Verdi, KWPN Horse of 2018

January 6th, 2019
Verdi TN has been chosen as Horse of the year 2018. Stud Nijhof acknowledges their stallion: “There's no horse in the world like Verdi. For 9 years, he has competed at the highest level, and combines this with breeding." Read Article Comments Off on Verdi, KWPN Horse of 2018
 

Breeding Germany’s Dressage Stars of the Future

December 28th, 2018
The Nürnberger Burg-Pokal is a prestigious class for horses aged 7 – 9. The moving force behind the competition was the late Dr Reiner Klimke. He wanted a competition to bridge the gap between Prix St Georges and Grand Prix. Read about the breeding of this years field. Read Article Comments Off on Breeding Germany’s Dressage Stars of the Future
 

A new star – and the young GP horses shine!

December 15th, 2018
What a day! A new star combination is born, and the young horses shine in the young Grand Prix horse class, on the spot report... Read Article Comments Off on A new star – and the young GP horses shine!
 

Nürnberger Burg-Pokal: the best test of a Grand Prix STAR!

December 13th, 2018
It's the feature of Frankfurt Horse Show, the prestige class for dressage horses aged 7 to 9 - the Nürnberger Burg-Pokal. On the spot report... Read Article Comments Off on Nürnberger Burg-Pokal: the best test of a Grand Prix STAR!
 

WBFSH Latest Stallion Rankings

November 29th, 2018
The latest Stallion Rankings are out from the WBFSH - which stallions rate tops in eventing, dressage and jumping? Christopher Hector and Gemma Alexander analyse the results... Read Article Comments Off on WBFSH Latest Stallion Rankings
 

Breeding at the WEG

October 1st, 2018
Gemma Alexander (of Pacific Jumping Breeding) and Christopher Hector examine the bloodlines at the 2018 WEG… Photos – Eric Knoll and DigiShots Despite the issues plaguing the venue and the weather, the 2018 World Equestrian Games will undoubtedly go down in history. From being the first Games since its 1990-inception to not include the ‘Final Four’ […] Read Article Comments Off on Breeding at the WEG
 

The Last Donnerhall?

September 5th, 2018
Nostalgic BH is probably the last son of Donnerhall and, in addition, he represents a powerful damline. Read Article Comments Off on The Last Donnerhall?
 

Breeding Jumpers – Are mare families the secret?

August 20th, 2018
Want to breed a star showjumper? What's the secret? Gemma Alexander and Christopher Hector look at the importance of mare families in breeding jumping stars... Read Article 2 Comments »