Aachen and Ermelo – the Breeding De-Brief

August 15th, 2019
by Christopher Hector Those two great pillars of Dutch dressage breeding, Jazz and Ferro, are in the twilight of their breeding careers – a polite way of saying they are dead. But they still feature when the wonderful roster of competition horses at this year’s Aachen CHIO is distilled down to the top fifteen who […] Read Article 2 Comments »
 

Bastards or Bluebloods in 2019?

July 31st, 2019
Gemma Alexander asks the question - are the best showjumpers bluebloods or bastards?? Read Article Comments Off on Bastards or Bluebloods in 2019?
 

Thoroughbred Blood – is it still needed in 2019?

July 1st, 2019
Gemma Alexander and Christopher Hector analyse today's top Sporthorses to find out if Thoroughbred blood is still needed? Read Article Comments Off on Thoroughbred Blood – is it still needed in 2019?
 

The way forward for Hanoverian breeding: Exclusive interview Werner Schade

March 13th, 2019
Christopher Hector interviews the head of the Hanoverian Verband, Werner Schade. Which way forward for the Hanoverians? Read Article 2 Comments »
 

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
 

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

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 on Breeding at the WEG
 

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 »
 

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 on German Breeding Values 2018
 

André Leemans – a real breeder

November 10th, 2017
Meet one of the great breeders of showjumping horses, André Leemans Read Article Comments Off on André Leemans – a real breeder