WBFSH 2024 stallion rankings
Do the WBFSH sires rankings need a change of format? Christopher Hector looks at the recently released standings and asks, are we measuring quantity or quality? Read Article No Comments »
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Do the WBFSH sires rankings need a change of format? Christopher Hector looks at the recently released standings and asks, are we measuring quantity or quality? Read Article No Comments »
Bert Rutten – Beautiful riding is simple…
Contact is not determined by the weight you have in your hand, that’s a mistake a lot of riders make, they think contact is weight. Contact is that the horse has the desire to follow the bit at all times... Read Article 7 Comments »
Checker 47 – when a pedigree is a history of jumping breeding
The Paris Gold Medallist Checker 47 combines all the great jumping sires in one amazing pedigree... Christopher Hector analyses the bloodlines Read Article Comments Off on Checker 47 – when a pedigree is a history of jumping breeding
Dressage Breeding – Where is it at?
Christopher Hector honors some of the stallions that are making their mark in the world of dressage… The Prix St Georges at Aachen this year, was a triumph for Dante Weltino (above)… I have always loved this stallion, always wondered why he wasn’t just a little bit more successful, always thought I would be happy […] Read Article Comments Off on Dressage Breeding – Where is it at?
A special Special at Aachen
Christopher Hector goes to Aachen. What would he find? Good dressage, bad dressage? Turns out a bit of both but some super new horses on the scene. Read Article 3 Comments »
New Book, Heroes – the foundation sires of the Sporthorse
Christopher Hector's new book is now available on Amazon, 477 pages packed with information, stallion profiles, breeding interviews, exclusive graphics and lots and lots and lots of photographs... Read Article 5 Comments »
Fashionistas or Breeders?
We look at some of the popular stallions at the moment, and ask the question, are people breeding for fashion or for the sporthorses of the future... Read Article 2 Comments »
KWPN Dressage stallions 2024
Fabluous, beautiful horses, and can they move! Christopher Hector enjoys his time in den Bosch, watching the dressage selection, and interviews some of the key players... Read Article Comments Off on KWPN Dressage stallions 2024
Jumping stallions at den Bosch
An on-the-spot report from the KWPN stallion show. Christopher Hector looks at the jumping stallions that made the cut in 2024... Read Article Comments Off on Jumping stallions at den Bosch