Short in the neck – long in the neck
Christopher Hector asks - do we have to get used to dressage horses being ridden in a very tight, high outline or is a longer, softer neck still an option? Read Article 3 Comments »
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Christopher Hector asks - do we have to get used to dressage horses being ridden in a very tight, high outline or is a longer, softer neck still an option? Read Article 3 Comments »
New Book, Heroes – the foundation sires of the Sporthorse
Christopher Hector's new book is now available on Amazon, 477 pages packed with information, stallion profiles, breeding interviews, exclusive graphics and lots and lots and lots of photographs... Read Article 5 Comments »
WADA out-of-control!
Dressage rider, Morgan Barbançon has been banned for three months, WHY? Has the anti-doping authority got way out of control? You decide... Read Article Comments Off on WADA out-of-control!
No World Cup Final here!
The Horse Magazine will not be covering the World Cup Dressage Final in Saudi Arabia - we explain why... Read Article 33 Comments »
Salvino retired!
One of the more wonderful dressage horses of modern times, Salvino has been retired... Read Article Comments Off on Salvino retired!
Toto Jr. honoured with Grande Prize
The first licensed son of Totilas - Toto Jr, has been honoured with the Grande Prize... Read Article Comments Off on Toto Jr. honoured with Grande Prize
2024 BN Dressage stallions
Which dressage stallions are also stars in the competition arena? We look at the BN rankings for 2024... Read Article Comments Off on 2024 BN Dressage stallions
Nuno Oliveira, and his Treasure Trove of Equestrian Wisdom
We celebrate one of the worlds great horseman, Nuno Oliveira, with a new collection of his early writings... Read Article 5 Comments »
Udo Bürger: The Way to Perfect Horsemanship
This extract discusses the key concept of relaxation... Good performance always depends on relaxation; it is a basic requirement for specialisation in all branches of competitive riding. Read Article 2 Comments »
Andrew McLean: Thinking about horses – Part 1
“I think that we need to recognize the importance of self-carriage: when you release the reins just for two strides, the horse should stay in your speed, on your line and should stay in its own outline." Read Article 5 Comments »