horsemagazine – Page 59 – The Horse Magazine

Christopher Hector reviews Paul Belasik’s new book…

March 23rd, 2019
In the past year I have been enthralled by two equestrian books that could not be more different in their form, while at the same time, sharing an awareness that the heart of dressage is to be found in balance. Miguel Tavora’s Dressage Principles and Techniques is like the most wonderful cookbook. Here there are […] Read Article 3 Comments »

Dressage History – A delight…

March 21st, 2019
A new Australian dressage history has been published, and Christopher Hector finds it fascinating. Read the review.... Read Article Comments Off

Ludger Beerbaum on Big Shows v Little Shows, WFFS and Jumper Breeding…

March 15th, 2019
Showjumping ace, Ludger Beerbaum discusses some of the issues facing the sport - big shows v little shows, the effect of hind boots, which way in jumping breeding, in this exclusive interview with Christopher Hector Read Article Comments Off

The way forward for Hanoverian breeding: Exclusive interview Werner Schade

March 13th, 2019
Christopher Hector interviews the head of the Hanoverian Verband, Werner Schade. Which way forward for the Hanoverians? Read Article 2 Comments »

When the Freestyle is a dream – exclusive report from Doha

March 10th, 2019
Winning in Doha – Borja Carrascosa and Ein Traum Words – Christopher Hector Pix – Stefano Secchi / CHI Al Shaqab With some of the major players on the international dressage team battling it out in Europe for spots in a World Cup final in Gothenberg, it was up to three of the stars of […] Read Article Comments Off

Doha and Ludger: the wizard weaves his magic

March 9th, 2019
The CHI AL SHAQAB attracts the best of the best. Sit in on this exclusive in depth interview with Ludger Beerbaum... Read Article 1 Comment »

Frank Rothenberger – Course Designer Star

March 8th, 2019
Meet the world's number one jumping course designer, Frank Rothenberger at one of the newest, and grandest, shows on the international circuit, CHI Al Shaqab... Read Article 1 Comment »

Christopher Hector files from the CHI AL SHAQAB 2019 in Doha

March 4th, 2019
I think I have seen most of the world’s leading equestrian facilities but nothing really compares for grandeur or scale with the Al Shaqab facility. Designed in the shape of a horse shoe, the total area is 980,000 square metres, that’s just on 250 acres. There is not only the most impressive outdoor arena you […] Read Article Comments Off

Establishing the Eventing Basics with Andrew Hoy

Riding cross country is against the clock, now this doesn't mean that you have to go fast. It means that you have to take good lines... Read Article Comments Off

Helping Hands – Sylvia Loch discusses the importance of lightness…

February 27th, 2019
Sylvia Loch and helping hands - ride light, ride with beauty and make your horse happy... Read Article 3 Comments »