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The Saddle for the Horse: Structure, Fit, and Differences

Learn all about horse saddles: from their construction and function to choosing the right saddle for your horse.

Academy: Everything You Need to Know About Training Your Horse

Our Academy offers you comprehensive knowledge and training for horse lovers. Regardless of experience, riders can improve their skills with expert tips.

Gastric ulcers in horses: symptoms, treatment options & prevention tips

Gastric ulcer in horses? Find out all about symptoms, causes and effective home remedies for treatment. Discover different treatment methods and tips for prevention! Read now and help your horse!

The Bundeschampionat in Warendorf

Find out all about the Bundeschampionat, the most important show for young horses in Germany, and discover the stars of tomorrow in dressage, show jumping and eventing.

Matthias Alexander Rath: A portrait of the dressage rider from Schafhof

Matthias Alexander Rath, German dressage rider, is known for his successes with Totilas and Thiago. Find out more about his horses, successes and his life.

Mario Stevens - The German show jumping champion and his success story

Mario Stevens is a successful German show jumper, known for his national and international successes. He trains young talents and top horses such as Landano and Baloubet in Molbergen.

Parasites in horses: symptoms, treatment and prevention

Parasites such as worms, hair lice or mites in horses are not only annoying, but can also be life-threatening. Find out what you can do about parasites in horses, how to recognize them and how to get rid of them.

Equine Herpes Virus: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention in Horses

Herpes in horses: symptoms, late effects, vaccination costs 2024, side effects and vaccination intervals. Find out how vaccination and hygiene protect.

Colic in Horses - When Abdominal Pain Becomes Life-Threatening

Colic in horses is a serious emergency. Find out more about signs, symptoms, causes and effective home remedies to help your horse quickly and correctly in the event of colic.

Redefin State Stud: history, events and much more

Redefin State Stud is home to some of the top sires from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Everything you need to know about the FEI World Cup™

The most important information about the FEI World Cup™ can be found here.

Omaha: Jessica von Bredow-Werndl Wins the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final 2023

Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and TSF Dalera defend their title and win the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final in Omaha again this year.

Between course and dental practice: the success story of Philipp Schulze Topphoff

Discover the impressive career of the German show jumper Philipp Schulze Topphoff.

Jeroen Dubbeldam: The Dutch legend in show jumping

Jeroen Dubbeldam is one of the greatest show jumpers of all time, the only Dutchman to have won Olympic, World Championship and European individual gold.

Lily Attwood: Up-and-coming British show jumper with big ambitions

Lily Attwood is a talented British show jumper who has made a name for herself in international equestrian sport with her impressive performances and tireless ambition.

From Texas to Europe: The success story of the Porter Brothers

In this article, we take a look at her career, her challenges and her visions for the future.

Lucas Porter: Up-and-coming US show jumper with great ambitions and international success

Discover the impressive career of Lucas Porter, a talented US show jumper with big goals in international equestrian sport.

Wilton Porter: Success in international show jumping and visionary horse entrepreneur

Find out more about Wilton Porter, a rising star in international show jumping who impresses both as a rider and as an equestrian entrepreneur.

Uta Gräf: The revolutionary of the dressage world - A life for horse-friendly horsemanship

Uta Gräf is one of the most renowned dressage riders in Germany and is known for her horse-friendly philosophy and unconventional approach to dressage.

Portrait of Chloe Reid

Chloe Reid, a talented American show jumper, has established herself on the international equestrian scene with exceptional performances and is one of the most promising riders of her generation.

Katharina Hemmer: passion, perseverance and precision

Learn all about Katharina Hemmer, a leading German dressage rider who achieves impressive success with talent, hard work and a deep connection to her horses.

Portrait of Christian Ahlmann

Christian Ahlmann, one of the most successful German show jumpers, has made a name for himself worldwide with outstanding performances and legendary horses such as Taloubet Z.

Hubertus Schmidt: A portrait of the riding master

Riding champion, Olympic champion and renowned trainer, Hubertus Schmidt has had an impressive career that has made him one of the most influential personalities in dressage sport.

Portrait of Christian Kukuk

Find out more about his successes, his remarkable horses such as Mumbai and Checker, and his participation in international competitions, including the Olympic Games.

Holger Wulschner: A life for show jumping

Holger Wulschner, a prominent name in German equestrian sport, embodies a remarkable career with his passion and dedication for horses, which has taken him from humble beginnings in the former GDR to the top of international show jumping.

Portrait of Philipp Weishaupt

Find out all about Philipp Weishaupt, the renowned German show jumper, his impressive successes in international equestrian sport and his collaboration with Ludger Beerbaum.

Portrait of Hendrik Sosath

Hendrik Sosath is an outstanding show jumper and horse breeder who is known in the equestrian sport scene as a talented rider and innovative breeder. In this article, we take a look at his life, his horses and his impressive achievements.

Frederic Wandres: From school horses to Olympic dreams

Discover the impressive career of German dressage rider Frederic Wandres, from his beginnings on school horses to international successes.

Moritz Treffinger - Not a Classic Ascent

Moritz Treffinger's story can encourage you on how discipline and talent can take you very far!

Sandra Auffarth: Her greatest successes and the life behind them

From her beginnings with the pony Faryno to Olympic gold medals and world championship titles - discover the inspiring story of a true equestrian legend.

Julia Krajewski: From Nordhorn via Tokyo to Paris

Find out more about her career, her greatest successes and the horses that made her one of the most successful German riders.

Marvin Jüngel: From talented youngster to two-time derby winner

From young rider from Zwickau to winner of the Hamburg Derby - Marvin Jüngel impresses the equestrian world.

Marcus Hermes: A life for equestrian sport

Marcus Hermes is an outstanding professional rider whose success story is closely linked to his unique relationship with his horses.

Portrait of Heike Kemmer

Heike Kemmer is a renowned dressage rider with an impressive career characterized by numerous national and international successes.

André Thieme: The path of a front-runner

André Thieme is an outstanding show jumper who excels on both national and international stages. His path from dressage rider to successful show jumper and his impressive successes are remarkable.

Dorothee Schneider: An icon of the dressage world

With passion, talent and hard work, she has achieved numerous successes on the national and international stage. This article sheds light on her life, her career and the special horses that have accompanied her along the way.

David Will: Successes, horses and partnerships

David Will, a name that is highly respected in the equestrian world, is known for his outstanding performances in show jumping.

Raphael Netz: From young talent to the world rankings

Raphael Netz, a name that has become an integral part of the dressage world. He was drawn to horses as a child, and what began as a passion has developed into an impressive career.

Gianna Regenbrecht - Back in the Saddle with Courage and Fighting Spirit

Find out more about Gianna Regenbrecht, her impressive journey from accident to successful para-dressage rider and her goals for the 2024 Paralympics.

Christoph Hess

At home in beautiful Warendorf, Christoph Hess travels all over the world. He gives clinics, comments on rides or answers questions from his community on TikTok, Instagram or Facebook. We interviewed Christoph Hess and asked him how he actually manages to juggle all of this?

Ingrid Klimke

Ingrid Klimke is one of the most important dressage and eventing riders in the world. With her philosophy and ability, she convinces riders worldwide of her fair treatment of horses.

Bridle, noseband and snaffle: construction, types and differences

What is a bridle? How is it constructed and what is the difference to a snaffle? We explain all this and more in this article.

The German Show Jumping and Dressage Derby Hamburg

The Derby has a long tradition dating back to 1920 and is considered one of the most important tournaments in the equestrian world.

Mustang breed portrait: The wild horses of North America

Mustangs are the wild horses of North America, yet they are strictly controlled and captured. In this article, we explain what happens to the horses.

Nursing mare: The first mamas for orphan foals

What are nurse mares? Why do you need a broodmare and can any mare become a broodmare? We explain all this and much more in this article.

All About Foals: From Birth to Yearling

What happens when a foal is born? How do you feed foals, what diseases can they get and when are they weaned? You can find out all this and more in this article.

Clipping Horses: Equipment, Timing, and Interesting Facts

Should horses be clipped? What clipping patterns are there and what do you need to consider when clipping? Find out everything you need to know about clipping horses.

The Olympic Games in equestrian sport

The Olympic Games in equestrian sports have a long tradition, but in the beginning women were not allowed to compete. Equestrian sport is now one of the few sports at the Olympic Games where women and men have equal rights.

Haflinger breed portrait: The blond all-rounders

Whether jumping, dressage, eventing, driving or western riding, Haflinger horses are becoming increasingly popular in all riding styles.

Riding disciplines from A - Z

From dressage and show jumping to eventing and western riding - discover the various equestrian disciplines and the art of harmonious interaction between rider and horse.

Eventing: Tamra Smith Wins the 2023 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event

The Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event remains the best weekend of the year!

Omaha: Henrik von Eckermann Wins the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2023

Henrik von Eckermann is the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2023 winner!

Omaha: Richard Vogel Wins the Second Round of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final

Richard Vogel wins the second leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final in Omaha.

Omaha: Jessica von Bredow-Werndl Wins the Grand Prix of the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final

The long wait for the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final to begin finally came to an end today.

Omaha: Henrik von Eckermann Wins the First Round of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final

Henrik von Eckermann and King Edward win Round I of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final in Omaha.

Omaha: The First Wins in the Singles and Pas de Deux of the FEI Vaulting World Cup™ Final Go to Germany

On Thursday, the vaulters finally started the FEI Vaulting World Cup™ Final.

International Festhalle Riding Tournament Frankfurt (IFRF)

The IFRF is the meeting place for the best riders just before Christmas. Find out everything about the International Festhalle Riding Tournament in Frankfurt.

Successful Horse Sale: Tips and Strategies for a Smooth Sale

Where are horses sold? On which platforms can you advertise a horse? What do you have to consider when selling a horse? You can find this and other important information here.

CHIO Aachen: The Swiss TeamWins the Mercedes-Benz Nations' Cup

After 21 years, the Swiss team wins the Mercedes-Benz Nations' Cup at the Aachen Soers again.

Sport horses in the spotlight: DSP Alice

DSP Alice, the talented show jumper owned by German rider Simone Blum, has taken the show jumping world by storm.