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Category: The Big Issues

A tribute to Donnerhall; Dressage supremo

May 3rd, 2023
Donnerhall more than any other sire, created the modern dressage horse, a great competitor himself, sire of wonderful competition horses, and sire of sires, we pay tribute to the great stallion... Read Article Comments Off on A tribute to Donnerhall; Dressage supremo
 

The WBFSH Stallion Rankings re-considered…

March 29th, 2023
The WBFSH sires rankings tell us which are the world's best stallions - or do they? Christopher Hector examines the results, and he is not so sure... Read Article Comments Off on The WBFSH Stallion Rankings re-considered…
 

Furioso – the greatest?

March 28th, 2023
Was Furioso xx the greatest sporthorse stallion of all time? Christopher Hector looks at the Thoroughbred's legacy in jumping and dressage... Read Article Comments Off on Furioso – the greatest?
 

Andreas Helgstrand – the Amsterdam interview

February 25th, 2023
Andreas Helgstrand is one of the most important players in the world of dressage breeding, he's also one who is not afraid to speak his mind... Read Article 2 Comments »
 

Dressage insights with Bert Rutten

February 14th, 2023
Every now and then you get an interview that is simply amazing. Bert Rutten packs so many acute insights into this small space, this is one for every dressage fan to enjoy... Read Article 2 Comments »
 

New Faces in Dressage Breeding…

October 28th, 2022
Christopher Hector looks at the new generation of dressage stallions… After being dominated for so long by a handful of breeding superstars, the world of dressage breeding is under-going a rapid transformation, with an exciting line-up of young stallions, rapidly making a name for themselves… Here’s ten that caught my attention: Kjento     Fusionist […] Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Franziskus – now FRH!


Right from the start Franziskus was something special - even as a foal. Now with his partner, Ingrid Klimke he has been honoured by the Hanoverian Verband with the title FRH. We profile this exciting stallion... Read Article Comments Off on Franziskus – now FRH!
 

Breeding at the 2022 World Young Eventing Championships…

October 26th, 2022
Once again the action was stunning at the World Young Eventing Horse championships - Christopher Hector analyses the bloodlines... Read Article Comments Off on Breeding at the 2022 World Young Eventing Championships…
 

Salon de Refusés – the stallions that almost weren’t

October 14th, 2022
Vitalis is one of the most successful dressage sires in the world, but he was rejected by the KWPN licensing commission - like some of the greatest stallions in the history of Sporthorse breeding.... Read Article 4 Comments »