horsemagazine – Page 23 – The Horse Magazine

2021 German FN jumping breeding values

December 22nd, 2021
Christopher Hector analyses the latest collection of numbers, Gemma Alexander constructed the graphs… While the FN breeding values for young horse dressage sires produced a somewhat eccentric collection of stallions, many destined to sink without trace, there is a real similarity in the jumping list between the young horse chart and the HEK and competition […] Read Article Comments Off

First rounds to Helen and Isabel at Frankfurt

December 19th, 2021
No crowds of knowledgeable spectators at this years Frankfurt Show With this year’s big Frankfurt show cancelled the events were transferred – as they were last year – to Schafhof, the home of the show’s chief supporter, Ann-Kathrin Linsenhof and her family. In the opening round of the Nürnberger Burg-Pokal, an event at Prix St […] Read Article Comments Off

On the way to Grand Prix – working with Ferrero

December 15th, 2021
It's a long road to Grand Prix, we look back four years to when Jennifer Sekreve was training Ferrero on his way to Grand Prix - this week he made it! The classical principles in action... with some great photo! Read Article Comments Off

Who are Germany’s top dressage stallions?

December 8th, 2021
The new breeding values of the German FN have been released - we analyse this annual who's who of dressage breeding and find there are some new faces on the rankings.... Read Article Comments Off

The Principles of Horsemanship: Pressure / Release

December 2nd, 2021
The first principle is that the removal of any pressure reinforces the behaviour immediately before the removal. This is the principle of negative reinforcement... Read Article 2 Comments »

Christopher Bartle – the ultimate coach

November 29th, 2021
Christopher Bartle - he's the equestrian coach with the midas touch... Rebecca Ashton has a fascinating interview with this exceptional mentor and motivator... Read Article 1 Comment »

“Heads up” in Verden

November 25th, 2021
Verden licensing and OnLive auction of the jumping stallions (Verden Press Release) For the first time in the history of the Verden licensing, the Hannoveraner jumping stallions will be licensed separately from the dressage stallions. From December 2 to 4, the highly talented show jumpers will be the focus of interest. In addition to the […] Read Article Comments Off

The 2021 WBFSH Breeders Standings

November 22nd, 2021
We look behind the scene to find the people who make horse sport happen - the breeders. Who were the most successful in dressage, jumping and eventing in the past twelve months - and which studbooks came out on top... Read Article Comments Off

Andrew McLean on Punishment

November 20th, 2021
One of the most important concepts Andrew McLean has introduced to the world of the horse is that horses are not ‘naughty’, they are just being given the wrong signals and message... Read Article 9 Comments »