Frank Rothenberger – Course Designer Star

March 8th, 2019
Meet the world's number one jumping course designer, Frank Rothenberger at one of the newest, and grandest, shows on the international circuit, CHI Al Shaqab... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Caracas, from the Australian bush to CHI Al Shaqab


Meet the winner of the first class at CHI Al Shaqab 19, Caracas, the horse was produced in Australia, in the hills among the gum trees... Read Article Comments Off on Caracas, from the Australian bush to CHI Al Shaqab
 

Al Shaqab Set To Host Exciting Back-to-Back Equestrian Competitions

February 26th, 2019
Christopher Hector is Doha bound... Next Tuesday I will be flying into Qatar for what looks to be a really super horse show, the CHI AL SHAQAB 2019 to be held from March 7-9. Read Article Comments Off on Al Shaqab Set To Host Exciting Back-to-Back Equestrian Competitions
 

What’s the latest in Hanover with Dr Ludwig Christmann

January 29th, 2019
Christopher Hector discusses the latest trends in the Hanoverian breed with  Ludwig Christmann Dr Ludwig Christmann was my first contact with the Hanoverian Verband several decades ago when he led the Study Tours around the breeding district. His knowledge, and patience, made it so much easier to get a grip on the Hanoverian system. Since […] Read Article Comments Off on What’s the latest in Hanover with Dr Ludwig Christmann
 

Casall, a winner, and a sire for Holstein

January 24th, 2019
Casall, a competitor and a sire. Read Article Comments Off on Casall, a winner, and a sire for Holstein
 

AMAZING auction – Hong Kong and Deauville…

January 22nd, 2019
An amazing collection of showjumping embryos is about to the auctioned simultaneously in Hong Kong and Deauville - and you can bid online... Read Article Comments Off on AMAZING auction – Hong Kong and Deauville…
 

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
 

Showjumping Style with George Morris

January 2nd, 2019
George Morris looks at the action at Aachen and critiques some of the riders, a range from all over the world, and talks about style strengths, and weaknesses... Read Article 2 Comments »
 

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