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Working under saddle with Herr Kukuk

August 9th, 2021
“Dressage is all about working with the horse to help him carry himself better and to take up more weight in his hocks.” The late Franz Kukuk was educated first in the German system, and then at the famed Spanish Riding School in Vienna. Franz Kukuk was legendary for his in hand work, and after his […] Read Article Comments Off on Working under saddle with Herr Kukuk
 

Showjumping breeding at Tokyo

August 6th, 2021
Who bred the stars of the showjumping at the Tokyo Olympic Games? Christopher Hector analyses the bloodlines that came to the top... Read Article Comments Off on Showjumping breeding at Tokyo
 

Eventing at Tokyo – a triumph for French breeding

August 4th, 2021
Christopher Hector looks at the breeding of the eventers at Tokyo, and finds French domination, and a Trakehner stallion that competed at a Games, and has now sired two Games eventers.... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Eventing Safety with Andrew Hoy

August 3rd, 2021
We have to teach them - go forward, stop, turn left, turn right. If I don't have the control of one of these, cross country becomes a frightening experience... Read Article 2 Comments »
 

Jessica von Bredow-Werndl: The road to Tokyo

July 29th, 2021
Jessica von Bredow-Werndl was the superstar in the dressage at Tokyo, but it was a long road to the top, with lots of help from horses and humans along the way, read this very special interview with the gold medallist... Read Article 2 Comments »
 

Hannoveraners win medals

July 28th, 2021
The Dressage at the Olympic Games was a triumph for Hannoveraner horses, helping teams win Gold and Silver Read Article Comments Off on Hannoveraners win medals
 

What’s wrong with that piaffe passage tour?


If you have been watching some of the piaffe and passage in the Tokyo tests, and are wondering, that doesn't look right - you are not alone. Jeremy Steinberg explains... Read Article 4 Comments »
 

Lusitanos star in Tokyo

July 27th, 2021
Dressage at Tokyo was a triumph for one of the ancient breeds, the Lusitanos - with five competing in the Grand Prix Read Article 4 Comments »
 

Dressage judging at the Games – was it always corrupt?

July 23rd, 2021
The great Alois Podhajsky looks at dressage judging at the Games and finds over and over again, there was controversy and bias on display... Read Article 2 Comments »
 

100 foals at the Verden Auction Online!

July 21st, 2021
Foals, foals,foals, 100 wonderful foals are up for grabs in the Verden August Online Auction - find the little beauty of your dreams.... Read Article Comments Off on 100 foals at the Verden Auction Online!