Maria Caetano Couceiro – Dressage at Jerez

May 13th, 2016
Maria Caetano Couceiro is one of Portugal’s leading Grand Prix dressage riders. She comes from a distinguished tradition, her father Paulo Caetano is a fine bullfight rider... Read Article Comments Off on Maria Caetano Couceiro – Dressage at Jerez
 

Unique Learning Opportunities in Warendorf

May 12th, 2016
Last month The-Seminar-to-end-all-Seminars at Warendorf took us through the Basics with the younger dressage horses. This month we move on to the Five and Six year olds, and travel right through to Grand Prix with some very special riders, trainers and horses… Read Article Comments Off on Unique Learning Opportunities in Warendorf
 

The community comes together for the Sydney Horse Trials..

May 11th, 2016
Rebecca Ashton returns to the re-run of the Sydney International Horse Trials... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Hanoverian of the Month – BSC Skipper

May 9th, 2016
May starts our Hanoverian of the Month series... this month it's BSC Skipper Read Article Comments Off on Hanoverian of the Month – BSC Skipper
 

Charlotte Dujardin – Dressage at Jerez

May 6th, 2016
Talking with Charlotte Dujardin about Valegro, and preparing for what was to be their last competition together... Read Article Comments Off on Charlotte Dujardin – Dressage at Jerez
 

Sydney CDI – Australia’s Premier Dressage Event…

May 5th, 2016
There were plenty of bells, but fewer whistles, at this year’s Sydney CDI. I had not seen so many horses eliminated due to unevenness which strangely corresponded to Friday night in Deauville at the Para International where four Australian riders, amongst others, experienced a similar phenomenon. The Sydney event kicked off with the final Australian para Rio qualifier and I never stop being amazed at the drive and determination of these riders. Read Article Comments Off on Sydney CDI – Australia’s Premier Dressage Event…
 

Showjumping at the World Cup Final in Gothenburg


Adriana van Tilburg reports from Gothenburg on the Showjumping at the World Cup Final... Read Article Comments Off on Showjumping at the World Cup Final in Gothenburg
 

Shock Horror – Dressage Selection Stuff Up!

May 2nd, 2016
When the competitions that would be the selection events were being discussed, the question was always, where can we find a competition that will let eight Australian riders compete in the Grand Prix class. Please note, that is Grand Prix singular. I can remember discussing it at Boneo Park with the dressage chef d’equipe, Julia […] Read Article 3 Comments »
 

Bloodlines at the European Champs – Breeding for dressage – is it random?

April 29th, 2016
Christopher Hector analyses bloodlines at the 2009 European Championships... Read Article Comments Off on Bloodlines at the European Champs – Breeding for dressage – is it random?
 

Grace Kay looks for inspiration in Europe

April 28th, 2016
Young Australian dressage rider, Grace Kay put her Marcus Oldham Scholarship to good use, not only enjoying the greatest show on earth - Aachen - but also visiting two of Europe’s great trainers. The first was the German master trainer (and breeder) Wolfram Wittig... Read Article Comments Off on Grace Kay looks for inspiration in Europe