Young horse stars or Grand Prix stars? That’s the question…
Do young dressage class horses go on to become Grand Prix competitors - Chris Hector finds that quite a few do... Read Article 2 Comments »
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Do young dressage class horses go on to become Grand Prix competitors - Chris Hector finds that quite a few do... Read Article 2 Comments »
Breeding Values – Do they stand the test of time?
Have the German and Dutch breeding values stood the test of time? Gemma Alexander and Christopher Hector take a look at 'the numbers'.... Read Article 2 Comments »
Breeding Philosophy with Jan Greve
The Dutch Vet, Jan Greve has been one of the most successful jumping horse breeders of all time - he's also one of the most thoughtful... Read Article 6 Comments »
Werner Schockemöhle – the rôle and responsibility of the breeder
Werner Schockemöhle was a great student of Warmblood bloodlines and the author of 'Die Grossen Hengste Hannovers'... Read Article Comments Off on Werner Schockemöhle – the rôle and responsibility of the breeder
German Breeding Values 2018
Christopher Hector analyses the latest German FN breeding values for jumping and dressage sires... Read Article Comments Off on German Breeding Values 2018
Breeding in the Nürnberger Burg-Pokal
Christopher Hector analyses the bloodlines Photos – Roslyn Neave and archives The Nürnberger Burg-Pokal is a class for 7 to 9 year old horses, and was devised by Reiner Klimke as a bridge to the Big Tour. Over the years, the class – held every year in December at Frankfurt Horse Show – has produced […] Read Article Comments Off on Breeding in the Nürnberger Burg-Pokal
The Thoroughbreds of Oldenburg
The following information is from Das Oldenburger Sportpferd by Roland Ramsauer, published in 1978. I am indebted to Katrin Burger of the Oldenburg Verband for the translation – Christopher Hector Adonis xx: (Magnat xx, M. Aster xx by Oleander xx – Wallenstein xx. Born 1952) Description: Medium sized, fine stallion with good face, […] Read Article Comments Off on The Thoroughbreds of Oldenburg
Roland Ramsauer and the Oldenburg Horse
Roland Ramsauer is THE authority on the Oldenburg Breed, in this exclusive interview he talks about the past, and future, of Sporthorse breeding in Germany... Read Article Comments Off on Roland Ramsauer and the Oldenburg Horse
Who’s who on the 2017 WBFSH Sire’s Rankings…
In-depth analysis of the latest WBFSH Stallion Rankings - eventing, dressage and showjumping Read Article 4 Comments »