Warmblood Breeding – Page 6 – The Horse Magazine

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

WBFSH Latest Stallion Rankings

November 29th, 2018
The latest Stallion Rankings are out from the WBFSH - which stallions rate tops in eventing, dressage and jumping? Christopher Hector and Gemma Alexander analyse the results... Read Article Comments Off

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

Hannoveraner Stallion Lines

October 12th, 2018
The Hanoverian Stallion licensing is just around the corner, and our friends at the Hanoverian Verband have supplied this useful guide to the most important stallion lines... Read Article 1 Comment »

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

What makes a great broodmare?

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

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 »

Breeding Philosophy with Jan Greve

February 23rd, 2018
The Dutch Vet, Jan Greve has been one of the most successful jumping horse breeders of all time - he's also one of the most thoughtful... Read Article 6 Comments »

Werner Schockemöhle – the rôle and responsibility of the breeder

January 25th, 2018
Werner Schockemöhle was a great student of Warmblood bloodlines and the author of 'Die Grossen Hengste Hannovers'... Read Article Comments Off

The Thoroughbreds of Oldenburg

December 6th, 2017
The following information is from Das Oldenburger Sportpferd by Roland Ramsauer, published in 1978. I am indebted to Katrin Burger of the Oldenburg Verband for the translation – Christopher Hector Adonis xx: (Magnat xx, M. Aster xx by Oleander xx – Wallenstein xx. Born 1952) Description: Medium sized, fine stallion with good face, […] Read Article Comments Off