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Johnson remains at the top of the WBFSH dressage rankings!
The World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH) has published the top dressage sires for 2025. This year's ranking is once again led by Johnson TN, followed by Totilas and Quaterback.Johnson TN remains the benchmarkJohnson TN, the Dutch-bred son of Jazz out of a Flemmingh dam, is once again at the top of the WBFSH ranking.
BreedingTop NewsNovember 19, 2025Video Available
Cornet Obolensky leads the WBFSH ranking 2025!
The BWP stallion Cornet Obolensky (Clinton x Heartbreaker) tops the WBFSH ranking of the most successful show jumping sires in 2025. His consistently high quality in the inheritance of modern jumper traits makes him one of the most important sires of his generation - and now 1st in the WBFSH Ranking.
BreedingTop NewsNovember 19, 2025Video Available
From Young Horses to Grand Prix Winners
In this episode of Insights from Icons, Shane Breen and Scott Brash share their experiences navigating the dual worlds of breeding and training young horses while competing at the highest levels of show jumping.Passion and Patience Pay OffThe key to their success, they emphasize, lies in passion, patience, and a commitment to bringing each horse to its fullest potential.
BreedingOctober 29, 2025Video Available
Hanoverian Stallion Licensing Committee Announces Selected Colts for 2025
The Hanoverian stallion licensing committee has revealed the colts that will compete in the upcoming 2025 Hanoverian Stallion Licensing in Verden.A larger number of dressage colts have been chosen this year compared to 2024, with 88 dressage bred colts selected, up from 77 in the previous year. Additionally, there will be 54 show jumping bred colts participating in the event.
BreedingOctober 24, 2025
WBFSH final ranking list 2025: recognition for outstanding breeders
The WBFSH Final Ranking 2025 (World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses) recognizes the most important breeders in international equestrian sport. In particular, the focus is on breeders in dressage, show jumping, and eventing whose commitment and outstanding breeding work were recognized in 2025.
BreedingTop NewsOctober 22, 2025Video Available
Longtime Equestrian Enthusiast Marlene Edwards Passes Away
Marlene Edwards, a dedicated horsewoman and owner of the acclaimed showjumper Flying Tinker II, has passed away at the age of 93. Her life was marked by passion, commitment, and a deep love for horses. Born in 1932 in Cwmgors, South Wales, Marlene developed an affinity for animals early on.
BreedingJune 29, 2025Paardenveilingonline Launches May Auction Featuring Sport Horses
Paardenveilingonline has initiated its May auction, offering a collection aimed at sport horse enthusiasts and breeders. A total of 32 carefully selected horses will be available online: comprising 18 young showjumpers, 6 proven sport horses, 7 exclusive embryos, and one approved pony stallion.
BreedingMay 22, 2025