WBFSH 2024 stallion rankings

December 4th, 2024
Do the WBFSH sires rankings need a change of format? Christopher Hector looks at the recently released standings and asks, are we measuring quantity or quality? Read Article No Comments »
 

Chacoon Blue sire of two jumping champions at the Bundeschampionat

September 12th, 2024
Rare record, Chacoon Blue sire of two jumping champions at the Bundeschampionat... Read Article Comments Off on Chacoon Blue sire of two jumping champions at the Bundeschampionat
 

Checker 47 – when a pedigree is a history of jumping breeding

August 9th, 2024
The Paris Gold Medallist Checker 47 combines all the great jumping sires in one amazing pedigree... Christopher Hector analyses the bloodlines Read Article Comments Off on Checker 47 – when a pedigree is a history of jumping breeding
 

Geldings and Ghosts – the sires of the future?

June 30th, 2024
Smart mare owners follow the competition results to find a likely sire for their next foal. Well right now there are some likely options that thanks to the magic of frozen semen, and the whims of their owners, are either geldings, or long dead! Read Article Comments Off on Geldings and Ghosts – the sires of the future?
 

New Book, Heroes – the foundation sires of the Sporthorse

June 1st, 2024
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 »
 

Breeding News jumping stallions rankings

April 2nd, 2024
The 2024 Breeding News jumping stallion results have been released. Christopher Hector looks at which jumping stallions are stars in the competition arena... Read Article Comments Off on Breeding News jumping stallions rankings
 

An interview with Bernard le Courtois

March 16th, 2024
In a surprise decision, the well-known French breeder and journalist, Bernard le Courtois has called a halt to his career as a breeder. Enjoy some words of wisdom from our archives... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Aachen 2024 – Come with us on the tour of a life-time

November 3rd, 2023
How would you like to join the ultimate equestrian tour for 2024? Visit great studs, meet the top trainers, stay in fabulous hotels and then end up in Aachen to enjoy the greatest horse show of them all...check out the details Read Article 1 Comment »
 

WBFSH rankings under the microscope

October 30th, 2023
The new World Breeding Federation rankings ae published. Christopher Hector analyses just which stallions are excelling in the business of breeding international sporthorses... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Ludger Beerbaum – a tribute

July 7th, 2023
The great man has retired from competition, the showjumping arenas of the world be the poorer for his absence... Read Article 1 Comment »