George Morris – A Showjumping Critique

June 4th, 2021
We asked the world's greatest showjumping coach to critique some of the world's greatest showjumping riders.... Read Article 2 Comments »
 

Principles of Horsemanship: Part 6 – Proportional Principle

June 3rd, 2021
Compared to other forms of horse training, performance horses need to be much more responsive in terms of speed and power variations. For example if your aim is simply to enjoy trail riding then the task of training is considerably less complex than that of an event horse or a dressage horse… Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Do young horse stars go Grand Prix?

May 28th, 2021
Do young dressage horse stars go on to be Grand Prix stars? We go right back to the very first WBFSH World Young Horse Champs to answer that question. Great new article - amazing photos... Read Article 2 Comments »
 

A Jumping Lesson with Kathy Kusner

May 18th, 2021
Back in 1980’s Kathy Kusner conducted a Clinic in Australia, Ros Neave was there… Kathy Kusner represented the US at the 1964, 1968, and 1972 Olympics, held the US Ladies High Jump record and won the Ladies European Showjumping Championships in 1967. In 1967 and 1968 Kathy was in eight winning Nations Cup Teams and […] Read Article 2 Comments »
 

Making Grand Prix Horses with Hubertus Schmidt

May 17th, 2021
Hubertus Schmidt is one of Germany's master dressage trainers, and he has produced many, many Grand Prix horses. In this interview, he explains what he looks for in a prospect Read Article 3 Comments »
 

Re-Training the Off-The-Track Thoroughbred as a Jumper: Part Two


Michelle Strapp talks about the rôle of the Thoroughbred in today’s showjumping world... and their advantages! Plus how to produce a successful off-the-track riding horse. Read Article Comments Off on Re-Training the Off-The-Track Thoroughbred as a Jumper: Part Two
 

Re-training the Off-The-Track Thoroughbred as a Jumper

May 13th, 2021
It can be done, there can be a new life for Thoroughbred horses after they come off the track. Join Michelle Strapp and Caroline Price on the journey to a new career for King Usain. Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Andrew Hoy and Wonderful Thoroughbreds…

May 11th, 2021
Andrew Hoy talks about Thoroughbreds as eventers, and tells us how to prepare them for their new career. Read Article Comments Off on Andrew Hoy and Wonderful Thoroughbreds…
 

How does the KWPN dressage horse compare to the German horses? 

May 10th, 2021
German or Dutch - that's the question for the breeders of dressage horses... or is it, is the way forward a fusion? German breeding expert, Dr Ludwig Christmann looks at the differences and strengths of the two... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Carl Hester chats

May 7th, 2021
Rebecca Ashton talks to Carl Hester about the responsibility of a top athlete at the Olympics, training, his horses, Valegro and more... Read Article 12 Comments »