horsemagazine – Page 68 – The Horse Magazine

Christopher Bartle – The Next Step: Part One

February 27th, 2017
It’s official now, Christopher Bartle, eventing super coach after leading the Germans to two Olympic gold medals (three if not for Bettina Hoy’s blonde moment in the showjumping at Hong Kong) and one silver, is on the move, leaving the mighty German team to take over a consistently under-performing British team. Read Article Comments Off

George Morris – A celebration – the complete file…

February 26th, 2017
We celebrate the life, times and teaching of one of the world's great horseman: George H. Morris Read Article 3 Comments »

George Morris – Teacher Genius…

George Morris came to Australia in 1988, since then he has been a regular visitor, and an inspiration to Australian jumping riders... Read Article 1 Comment »

Champ meets Malcolm Barns

February 21st, 2017
Who better to give Sam and Champ a quick progress check than Malcolm Barns? Malcolm is one of the unsung heroes of Australian Dressage... Read Article 2 Comments »

Working on Winnie’s Jump: Part Three

February 16th, 2017
In part two, we concentrated on a ‘getting to know you’ session for Winsome and her young rider, Laura Rowe. This time it’s Winnie’s turn in the spotlight, as a trainer, Michelle Strapp refines her showjumping technique. As explained in the first of this series, while Winsome had a basic (very basic) dressage education, this jumping […] Read Article Comments Off

Lisa Wilcox – When there is a will…

February 14th, 2017
Words by Chris Hector and photos by Roz Neave When Lisa Wilcox was based at the Vorwerk stud in Germany, it was always an inspiration to visit and see her working with the stallions, share a visit… The German dressage fans are having to come to grips with the fact that quite a few of […] Read Article Comments Off

French and Dutch breeding values

Christopher Hector tries to make sense of the 2016/17 breeding values in France and in Holland... Do you know how the BLUP works? Read Article Comments Off

Meet the Saddleworld Horse of the Month – Diamantina

February 10th, 2017
Meet the inaugural Saddleworld Horse of the Month, Maree Tomkinson’s Diamantina. Maree has taken the mare all the way from Young Horse classes to representing Australia at the WEG in Normandy: “We purchased Diamantina in 2006 from Johannes Westendarp whilst we were in Germany with Rodrigo for the World Young Horse Champs. She was 4 […] Read Article 2 Comments »

IAHP Rider of the Month: Mary Hanna

February 6th, 2017
The International Animal Health Rider of the Month for February is none other than dressage rider, Mary Hanna... Read Article Comments Off

At home with Nick Skelton

February 3rd, 2017
Nick Skelton talks about his Big Star, and more with equestrian journalist, and old friend, Bernadette Hewitt... Read Article Comments Off