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Gudrun Waiditschka
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Mar 30 2016
A Change of Paradigm is Needed
In Endurance Riding, the fastest is always the best – oh, really? In the Middle East, endurance riding has been perverted into a flat race of 160 km, and despites all attempts to reform it, horses are still dying on the track. Therefore, Sheikh Sultan demands a rethink: For him, the horse with the best …
Mar 29 2016
Ausbildung von Vollblutarabern mit Werner Meier
Werner Meier bietet auf dem Grubhof in Lustdorf / Schweiz zwei Ausbildungs-Kurse an. Am 7./8. Mai 2016 geht es um die Ausbildung von Jungpferden, mit denen noch gar nicht oder erst wenig gearbeitet wurde. Der Unterricht ist ausgerichtet auf eine zweckmässige Bodenarbeit und die Vorbereitung auf den ersten Ritt. Die beinhaltet auch die Arbeit an …
Mar 22 2016
Betty Finke auf zu neuen Ufern!
Aufgrund von “kreativen Differenzen” hatte Betty Finke vor einigen Tagen ihre Kündigung im Briefkasten. Sie wird daher mit sofortiger Wirkung weder als Redakteurin noch als Autorin oder Fotografin für die Zeitschrift EQUUS Arabian zur Verfügung stehen und sich ganz der amerikanischen Zeitschrift Arabian Horse World widmen. Betty Finke wird aber ab dieser Saison wieder intensiv …
Mar 22 2016
Zuchtseminar mit Urs Aeschbacher
Am 11. Juni 2016 wird Urs Aeschbacher in Zusammenarbeit mit der Schweizer Zuchtgenossenschaft für Arabische Pferde (SZAP) im Institut Equestre National Avenches (IENA) und im Gestüt Nile Arabians in Brenles ein Zuchtseminar abhalten. In dem Seminar geht es um die Beurteilung und Selektion arabischer Pferde aufgrund ihres Verwendungszwecks für Schau, Sport und Freizeit. Urs Aeschbacher, …
Mar 17 2016
Over the Rainbow Bridge – Preria
Today, the 16-year-old bay mare Preria (Ararat / Pipi), owned by Halsdon Arabians, died while on lease to Janow Podlaski Stud. She was sold during the 2009 “Pride of Poland Auction” for 230.000 €. This is a sad day for Halsdon Arabians, but what makes Preria’s demise a piece of news today, is the fact …
Mar 17 2016
News from Janow Podlaski Stud
The ANR announced on their website, that the Shareholders Assembly of Janow Podlaski appointed Mateusz Jaworski as acting member of the Janow Podlaski Stud board. This board presently consists of two people, Mateusz Jaworski and Marek Skomorowski. Among his working experience, the website mentions that “he has worked for the largest studs in Europe and …
Mar 16 2016
European Championships Arabian Sport Horses 2016 cancelled
The AVS (Dutch Arabian Horse Breeders Society) just announced, that the European Championships for Sport Arabians which was planned to take place in Holland early August, has been cancelled: “Due to irreconcilable differences, specifically regarding the dressage, unfortunately the AVS has had to decide to cancel the European Championships. The Netherlands are a country that …
Mar 02 2016
Gloomy Prospects
Walking down the tree-lined avenue towards the iconic Clock-tower stable in Janow Podlaski, you breathe history. I’ve always loved to be here as I love both Arabian horses and history, and especially the history of Arabian horse breeding. Right now, we are witnessing another chapter in Arabian horse history unfolding – but I would rather …
Mar 02 2016
Commentary on Polish Situation
As a teenager, I had a favourite book: Erika Schiele’s “The Arab Horse in Europe” in which she described the history of Arabian horse breeding in each European country. Great emphasis was put on the state studs and one could locate them on a map. “If only I could go there once in my life”, …
Mar 02 2016
The “Case Pianissima”
The course of events that led to the death of the mare Pianissima according to the stud employees and the veterinary doctors reads as follows: “Pianissima took part in the breeding survery the day before and everyone could see she was in excellent condition. Marek Trela left for Rome, where he received the information that …
