How does the KWPN dressage horse compare to the German horses? 

May 10th, 2021
German or Dutch - that's the question for the breeders of dressage horses... or is it, is the way forward a fusion? German breeding expert, Dr Ludwig Christmann looks at the differences and strengths of the two... 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 »
 

What’s the latest in Hanover with Dr Ludwig Christmann

January 29th, 2019
Christopher Hector discusses the latest trends in the Hanoverian breed with  Ludwig Christmann Dr Ludwig Christmann was my first contact with the Hanoverian Verband several decades ago when he led the Study Tours around the breeding district. His knowledge, and patience, made it so much easier to get a grip on the Hanoverian system. Since […] Read Article Comments Off on What’s the latest in Hanover with Dr Ludwig Christmann
 

The stallion hit parade: New German breeding values

January 17th, 2019
Ludwig Christmann and Christopher Hector analyse the latest German FN, and Hanoverian breeding values... Which stallions are hot in Germany right now? Read Article Comments Off on The stallion hit parade: New German breeding values
 

Hanoverian Breeding – Where it’s at…

March 28th, 2017
Dr Ludwig Christmann from the Hanoverian Verband discusses the current state of Hanoverian breeding, and the prospects for the future Read Article Comments Off on Hanoverian Breeding – Where it’s at…
 

Warmblood Breeding: An Uncertain Future

September 11th, 2015
A discussion with Dr Ludwig Christmann, Head of the Department of International Affairs, Development and Education, Hannoveraner Verband looks at the future of Warmblood breeding... Read Article Comments Off on Warmblood Breeding: An Uncertain Future
 

Breeding Values – Poor value for the breeder?

January 18th, 2015
Chris Hector looks at the 2014 Breeding Values - Ludwig Christmann comments on the new Hanoverian and German FN values... Read Article Comments Off on Breeding Values – Poor value for the breeder?
 

Ludwig Christmann – What’s hot in Hanover?

December 30th, 2014
German breeding expert, Ludwig Christmann looks at some to the top stallions... Read Article Comments Off on Ludwig Christmann – What’s hot in Hanover?