Kira Wulferding – elegant effective riding works

September 18th, 2021
One of the amazing features of the German equestrian scene is the depth and knowledge, and talent, of its members. Christopher Hector recalls and enjoys the successes of one of his favourite riders, from afar, a few days ago I saw that she had placed third in the Grand Prix at Herzlake, with a score of […] Read Article Comments Off on Kira Wulferding – elegant effective riding works
 

Bella meets Bella

September 15th, 2021
We all know Bella Rose the super star - but was she like as a three year old? Isabell Werth recalls THAT moment when she first saw Bella... Read Article 2 Comments »
 

Dressage Breeding at the Euros…

September 10th, 2021
There was a fascinating mix of bloodlines in the horses that are competing in the European Dressage Championships - Christopher Hector has the story... Read Article Comments Off on Dressage Breeding at the Euros…
 

Euro Showjumping Champs – looking at the bloodlines

September 8th, 2021
Which stallions bred the winners? Which studbooks came out on top? Christopher Hector analyses the blood of the jumpers at the European Showjumping Championships.... Read Article Comments Off on Euro Showjumping Champs – looking at the bloodlines
 

Online foal auctions in September

September 4th, 2021
September brings not one but two foal collections for the Verden online foal auctions - there are some enchanting foals for your selection, and you can bid from anywhere in the world... Read Article Comments Off on Online foal auctions in September
 

Who were the greatest showjumping broodmares of all time?

September 1st, 2021
This one is for the serious breeding enthusiasts only - a survey of the greatest showjumping mares of all time, as nominated by four of the jumping world's leading experts. In this first half - Ludwig Christmann and Thomas Nissen... Read Article Comments Off on Who were the greatest showjumping broodmares of all time?
 

The search for a Grand Prix horse…

August 30th, 2021
Christopher Hector looks at the long standing debate - are we breeding for that elegant modern type or the strength to handle the most difficult dressage movements? Or is a synthesis just around the corner? Read Article Comments Off on The search for a Grand Prix horse…
 

Daniel Deusser and Killer Queen Vdm – last best in 1.55m Audi Prix

August 28th, 2021
BRUSSELS press release – Taking home the win is something Daniel Deusser did literally and figuratively at the Brussel Stephex Masters. With his top mount Killer Queen Vdm the German rider for the Stephex Stables was the last to go in the 1.55m jump-off and killed it for the home team. Beating Martin Fuchs by […] Read Article Comments Off on Daniel Deusser and Killer Queen Vdm – last best in 1.55m Audi Prix
 

Carambole makes Willem Greve’s life easy at the Brussels Stephex Masters

August 27th, 2021
Press Release – BRUSSELS: Dutchman Willem Greve had a textbook first jumping day at the Brussels Stephex Masters. The Olympic rider triumphed in the 1.50m class with Carambole and finished as the runner up in the 1.45m class with Highway TN. “Both stallions jumped amazing today, maybe I should just go home now, because I […] Read Article Comments Off on Carambole makes Willem Greve’s life easy at the Brussels Stephex Masters
 

The great trainers: Otto Lörke – the man who changed the shape of dressage forever…

August 26th, 2021
Introducing Otto Lörke perhaps the most influential dressage teacher / trainer of the twentieth century through his pupils and the pupils of his pupils... Read Article Comments Off on The great trainers: Otto Lörke – the man who changed the shape of dressage forever…