German horse breeding – The Horse Magazine

What made German dressage great? Part 2

February 12th, 2021
In this second part of our in-depth examination of dressage in Germany, we learn about that powerhouse of dressage breeding - the Hanoverians - and meet one of the visionaries who made it happen - Hans Joachim Köhler... Read Article 1 Comment »

What made German Dressage Great? Part one

February 9th, 2021
Part 1 of an in-depth survey of what has made German dressage so successful. In this first part, we look at two influences, the Cavalry, and horse breeding with a new updated version of Ludwig Christmann's famous Bloodlines of the Hanoverian... Read Article 2 Comments »

Gustav Rau – Making Equestrian Sport in Germany

July 16th, 2020
One man more than any other shaped the entire equestrian establishment in Germany and his words are as wise today as they were fifty years ago... Gustav Rau - visionary genius. Read Article 3 Comments »