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WBFSH – Latest Studbook rankings: Who came out on top?

October 24th, 2018
The latest World Breeding Federation Studbook standings have been released. Christopher Hector and Gemma Alexander analyse the results... Read Article Comments Off

Breeding at the WEG

October 1st, 2018
Gemma Alexander (of Pacific Jumping Breeding) and Christopher Hector examine the bloodlines at the 2018 WEG… Photos – Eric Knoll and DigiShots Despite the issues plaguing the venue and the weather, the 2018 World Equestrian Games will undoubtedly go down in history. From being the first Games since its 1990-inception to not include the ‘Final Four’ […] Read Article Comments Off

Breeding Jumpers – Are mare families the secret?

August 20th, 2018
Want to breed a star showjumper? What's the secret? Gemma Alexander and Christopher Hector look at the importance of mare families in breeding jumping stars... Read Article 2 Comments »

What makes a great broodmare?

July 19th, 2018
Christopher Hector tries to find out what makes a great showjumping broodmare... Read Article 2 Comments »

What makes German Dressage Great? Part 7

July 13th, 2018
In this episode we talk with the Secretary-General of the German FN, Sönke Lauterbach, with the great Ingrid Klimke, and examine the life and influence of her mentor, Paul Stecken Read Article 1 Comment »

Young Jumping Horse classes: What can they tell us?

June 8th, 2018
Young Jumping Horse classes - do they find the stars? Which is best: World Champs in Zangersheide, Bundeschampionate in Warendorf, or Young Horse Champs at Fontainebleau??? Read Article Comments Off

Breeding Values – Do they stand the test of time?

March 12th, 2018
Have the German and Dutch breeding values stood the test of time? Gemma Alexander and Christopher Hector take a look at 'the numbers'.... Read Article 2 Comments »

German Breeding Values 2018

January 11th, 2018
Christopher Hector analyses the latest German FN breeding values for jumping and dressage sires... Read Article Comments Off

Hubertus Schmidt at Frankfurt

January 10th, 2018
Hubertus Schmidt has long been regarded as a Dressage Master - now he has an exciting new horse... Read Article 2 Comments »

Breeding in the Nürnberger Burg-Pokal

December 23rd, 2017
Christopher Hector analyses the bloodlines Photos – Roslyn Neave and archives The Nürnberger Burg-Pokal is a class for 7 to 9 year old horses, and was devised by Reiner Klimke as a bridge to the Big Tour. Over the years, the class – held every year in December at Frankfurt Horse Show – has produced […] Read Article Comments Off