Oct 07 2015
And again, one of the performance stallions has left us by the rainbow bridge: The stallion Normativ (Mascat / Narta by Topol), born 1987 at the Russian State Stud Chrenovoje, peacefully died earlier this month. I saw him in 2003 at his last home, the Doubravsky Stud of Jürgen Schäfer in Czechia – what a …
Oct 05 2015
There is currently a lot of turmoil and public outrage in dressage about the pictures seen of a “semi-lame” Totilas at the European Championship of dressage in Aachen. In addition, to make matters worse, there were “live” demonstrations of the infamous Rollkur by a representative of the Dutch team in the warm-up arena. Experts say …
Oct 01 2015
English articles include:Michalow – Where Champions are born (II)Hereditary Diseases – Knowledge creats safety Mystery Man” offers 1,4 Mio Euro for PepitaCommentary – Thank you, TotilasHeroes of History – Tajar “Hunyadi”Form and Function – Conformation assessment
Sep 30 2015
Whowever missed the stallion parade at Marbach on the last weekend, has another chance the following weekend: On 3rd and 4th October there are two more performances. Following are some impressions, captured by Oliver Seitz:
Sep 16 2015
Last weekend, the European Championships für Sports Arabians took place in Janow Podlaski, for which 73 horses were entered. Ten nations participated, among them Austria, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, Poland and for the first time ever Bielarus, UAE and Saudi Arabia. Eight Gold Medals were awarded, they went to: Zonyx (by Enzo) under Signe …
Sep 15 2015
This year’s FEI European Endurance Championships took place in Samorin (SVK) on 12th September and saw competitors from 20 nations. Jaume Punti Dachs (ESP) and the chestnut mare Ajayeb (Tidjani / Gharam by Dynamite III) snatched the lead at the final Vet Gate and headed out on the last 20km loop with just three seconds …
Sep 06 2015
And another legend has left us: Vodolej now trots on greener pastures. Who does not remember his appearance at Aachen 2003, when he outtrotted any of the handlers who took him in turns. His trot was his trade mark, he was never tired to show himself trotting – goosbumps included. Horses like him will stay …
Sep 01 2015
A very special “birthday present” received Al Adeed Al Shaqab (Ansata Halim Shah / Sundar Alisayyah) for his 20th birthday: A trip to Europe, to make some mares happy (or their owners). He was one of the first real “Show Stars” from the Middle East and he left all shows at which he competed – …
Sep 01 2015
The European Championships for Sport-Arabians have received 73 entries from 10 different nations. Riders and horses from the following countries are expected: Austria, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, Poland and for the first time ever, from Belarus. Additionally, riders and horses from UAE and Saudi Arabia will compete in the “open” competitions. The Championships take …
