Breeding Dressage Horses – A Global Perspective

January 22nd, 2021
Christopher Hector looks at the past and future of dressage horse breeding - a global view... Read Article 4 Comments »
 

Coping with a Redhead – A showjumping lesson with Michelle Strapp

January 20th, 2021
Showjumper Trainer, Michelle Strapp talks about the challenge of training a young rider on a hot, chestnut, Thoroughbred... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Beginning the Big Tour with some sensational horses, riders and trainers

January 18th, 2021
Brilliant horses, wonderful riders, great trainers combine for an amazing seminar - as they discuss, and demonstrate, the steps on the way to Grand Prix... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

The young dressage horse – in theory and in practice…

January 15th, 2021
The Young Dressage Horse: We start with the action with the help of Hans-Heinrich Meyer zu Strohen and some incredibly talented horses and riders... then the theory from one of Germany's most respected judges, Dr Dieter Schule.. Read Article Comments Off on The young dressage horse – in theory and in practice…
 

The mix makes the difference: Verden Auction in January

January 14th, 2021
This auction has it all - dressage prospects, exciting jumpers and future eventing stars - it's the Verden Online auction, check out the collection... Read Article Comments Off on The mix makes the difference: Verden Auction in January
 

Tip from the top: Hubertus Schmidt on piaffe and passage…

January 13th, 2021
One of the modern dressage masters, Hubertus Schmidt has some tips to help you with piaffe and passage... Read Article Comments Off on Tip from the top: Hubertus Schmidt on piaffe and passage…
 

Jane Savoie – A tribute

January 6th, 2021
The American dressage team rider, author and coach, Jane Savoie has died. We pay tribute to her with an extract from her first book that explains how to correctly lengthen your horse's stride... Read Article Comments Off on Jane Savoie – A tribute
 

How German are the German FN rankings?

January 5th, 2021
The German Equestrian Federation's breeding values reflect the changing face of sporthorse breeding, we find that there are lots of stallions starring on the list that are not German... Read Article Comments Off on How German are the German FN rankings?
 

Ranking the rankings…

December 31st, 2020
The breeding website hippomundo has launched two new ranking to measure the success of breeders of jumping horses - we examine the results, and meet some of the top breeders... Read Article Comments Off on Ranking the rankings…
 

Miguel Tavora – Thinking Horseman – Part 5 – Teaching Teachers

December 29th, 2020
In this last of our five part series in remembrance of the late Miguel Tavora, the Master teaches a student who is also a coach, and reflects on the place of the old masters of equitation in today’s environment… Read Article 1 Comment »