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Updated WBFSH Rankings puts BWP and Olga vd Kruishoeve on top

At the end of the WBFSH rankings cycle, the WBFSH's breeder and studbook rankings start again from zero. Heading into the second half of our cycle, the rankings are published...

The promising proteges of Niels Bruynseels

As a top rider, Niels Bruynseels knows exactly what the sport, and therefore also breeding, demands. Athletic horses with the right mindset and mentality, a good canter, scope, and rideability....

Pieter Devos: "Casual wasn't an obvious choice for Riyadh, but he WOW-ed everyone"

With an impressive eighth place at the World Cup Jumping Final in Riyadh, Pieter Devos once again asserted himself in the highest echelons of showjumping. Together with his remarkable partner...

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Choosing the right reproduction for your mare: "AI, ET, ICSI all have pros and cons - it's an individual decision you have to make"

The horse breeding season is in full swing again, and while most breeders are making stallion choices, it is still a decision whether to opt for natural breeding, artificial insemination,...

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Schockemöhle Stallion Station welcomes promising Dourking Hero Z

Jumper breeders worldwide, rejoice! The eagerly anticipated news is here: Dourking Hero Z is now available for breeding via fresh semen from the esteemed Schockemöhle stallion station.

Ludger Beerbaum Stallions houses another champion: Chacco Lover aka Diablo Blanco

Introducing Chacco Lover, affectionately known as Diablo Blanco, the latest addition to Ludger Beerbaum's esteemed stallion station in Riesenbeck. Hailing from a prestigious lineage, Chacco Lover, a striking grey born in...

New research unveils the significance of dam lineage: "Not the dam, but the dam line mostly says enough"

In recent studies examining top-level sport horses, a striking revelation has emerged: many elite horses trace their lineage back to mares that excelled in competitive sports themselves. The debate over...

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Swedish Warmblood studbook prohibits registration of ICSI offspring

The Swedish Warmblood Association (SWB) has announced that as of March 1, 2025, the registration of offspring produced through the reproductive techniques OPU/ICSI will no longer be allowed in their...

Contara, mother to Chacco-Blue passed away

Earlier this week the team of Mares of Macha announced the celebration of Contara her 30th birthday.  The mother to topstallion, Chacco-Blue has meanwhile suddenly passed away.

Abdel Said: "A strong breeding program is one where passion priors over profit!"

Abdel Said has been living in Belgium for several years now. Passionate about horses and the sport, the always cheerful Said is optimistic about the future. "I strongly believe in...

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