An amazing story. Even though the video is in dutch there are subtitles and worth a watch.
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An amazing story. Even though the video is in dutch there are subtitles and worth a watch.
Read More »The 2-year old stallion prospect Brilliant (by Bretton Woods x Diamond Hit) became the price highlight of the 2014 AOS Auktion at stallion station Schockemohle in Muhlen, Germany, on 12 October 2014. Full Story
Read More »Our website has been upgraded to be compatible with html5. IN simple words now you can navigate the site on your mobile phone on different platforms.
Read More »The famous wonder horse Totilas has been withdrawn from the World Equestrian Games due to health reasons. FULL STORY
Read More »An interesting article on some basics of horses in dressage and what we learn from them Article
Read More »Conrad Schumacher is an amazing classical dressage instructor. His interview and panel discussion is enlightening.
Read More »While by no means accurate this is an interesting list of the most expensive horses in the US. LIST
Read More »Chris Cook, a prolific horseman with tons of experience in natural horsemanship has since Feb of this year been working with HoofbeatZ on developing and refining the HoofbeatZ system. He now joins the team on a permanent basis as the Head of strategy and development and will be overseeing the execution side of the project […]
Read More »Canadian Phyllis Weisner has been appointed as General Manager for Hoofbeatz. She bring a strong management ethos and has worked in the service industry extensively. Her current challenge is the roll out of the Qatar contract and to plan and execute the Dubai operations to the next stage. Her philosophy is very customer oriented and […]
Read More »At the Santa Anita racecourse a horse got loose in the parade ring and broke out of the paddock. See how a 92 year old man saved a 6 year old girl’s life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk9kFYT5jzo/
Read More »A very interesting article in Equus Magazine which we wanted to share with everyone. Article
Read More »HoofbeatZ was honoured to perform at the launch of a book on horses written by Her Excellency Sheikha Hessa Al Makthoum. The performance at the Dubai Desert Palm Equestrian Club was well attended and Alisha Sixtus and young Jasmine May Hanson put up a stellar performance riding Suerte and Cuarzo respectively. For Jasmine this was […]
Read More »This is a good chart to compare instructor qualifications from different countries. chart Thanks for Stefania Montini for passing this to us.
Read More »HoofbeatZ has launched its dedicated equine solution software called HoofbeatZ Equine Solutions Software (HESS). It is to be launched at a very cost effective price of $500 per month with a one time set up fee of $1,000. for enquires email info@hoofbeatz.com Features are: Cloud hosted (you can use from any computer) Features: 1. HESS […]
Read More »HoofbeatZ for the third year running is offering its Horse Summer Camp for kids. Book early for disappointment.
Read More »HoofbeatZ services have been listed in the fast growing horse community portal www.Horseconnector.com LINK
Read More »All I Need to Know in Life I Learned From My Horse 1. When in doubt, run far, far away. 2. You can never have too many treats. 3. Passing gas in public is nothing to be ashamed of. 4. New shoes are an absolute necessity every 6 weeks. 5. Ignore cues. They’re just a […]
Read More »The Caspian Horse, a very unique breed which was thought to have been extinct is being revived and new foals were born at a British Stud. Read about the Caspian Horse
Read More »HoofbeatZ are pleased to have hosted 90 school children this morning for a day with horses from Kings Dubai School. It was indeed a fun filled morning with edutainment and learning through horses. HoofbeatZ wishes to thank Kings Dubai School, the children, all the volunteers, staff of HoofbeatZ and ofcourse the horses.
Read More »We found the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Medicine site very interesting Here is a case study on equine lameness. Do test yourself on this. CASE 1
Read More »Anne Meulendijks, a 20 year old Dutch rider caused a sensation at a recent CDI event. READ THE FULL STORY
Read More »Charlotte Dujardin, the sensational British rider and Judy Harvey, highly respected instructor and commentator on dressage will be at Equitana in Melbourne in November NEWS
Read More »On April 7th, 2014, the Spring Camp at HoofbeatZ started with a very good attendance. The kids had a great day from 10 AM to 1 PM, riding, grooming, arts and crafts, ez ride, trick riding, horse sense sessions and learning all about horses. The camp continues and there is always room for more.
Read More »With Wellington withdrawing, the race is now between the Canadians and the Americans for the 2018 World Equestrian Games FULL STORY
Read More »HoofbeatZ horses were featured in a desert filming for the video shown at the ceremony on the big screen. We are proud to be associated now since 2011 with every World Cup held in one way or the other.
Read More »This is an interesting video of what seems a private practice run for the big British riders. BRITISH RIDERS
Read More »Nicole Uphoff and Rembrandt at Barcelona 1992 Olympics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1cL4fAQgEY/
Read More »Col Lesage was a legend in his time and in 1932 was very much the sensation in the dressage world. Video of him with Taine 1932 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-FJRyei400/
Read More »HoofbeatZ Entertainment performed some years back at the launch of the Cruise ship Costa Deliziosa We recently found this clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebvu-wsZBp8/ see our other performances and information on http://www.hoofbeatz.com/entertainment/
Read More »Horses are truly wonderful.. enjoy this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBcaa5vcCSk/
Read More »The Grand Master of Classical Dressage Nuno Oliveira a rare video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEM2srYt3Ks/
Read More »Sophie Dyball rode Jacob putting in a very good performance and in the second ride he won his class (not this video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFYDrDZgvc8/
Read More »Kerry Freeman riding Morita in Abu Dhabi. Well done.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ql1Kpnuc_U/
Read More »Joey Armaly rode a credible ride on Csaba on her first outing to Abu Dhabi. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAko5-tbib0/
Read More »Jasmine May Hanson rode Nasik to win the Elementary Arabian class. She and the horse were also Reserve champions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I7PgJvLDX8/
Read More »Karen Stewart riding the stunning stallion Euwe. He came second in this ride and then next day won his class hands down. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFDNpe8y07I/
Read More »Karen Stewart Choat riding Al Zain, owned by Franzi Brandt, won the Arabian Prelim class with a wonderful ride. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbANsAytbvA/
Read More »Young Madison Flooks riding Morita in the Prelim test. A lovely ride and she placed 2nd in a competitive large class. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr9h2yCmASU/
Read More »Alisha Sixtus riding Suerte for Hoofbeatz in the Medium Freestyle test at Bou Theib. It was a lovely ride placing her second in the class. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4zIHYEbkwg/
Read More »14 year old Jasmine May Hanson riding her first freestyle Medium test at Bou Theib. She placed 3rd in a strong class. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-BwQNo2N3M/
Read More »From one of the most famous dynasties of Equestrian art the Valenca family comes an amazing program for equine holidays. Valenca Equestrian Holidays
Read More »Results of the final day of the Dressage competition at Bou Theib Abu Dhabi. Advanced Medium 1. Lynn al Redha on tartan special 69.63 2. Tracy Wyngard Gill on G F Sumemrheide 67.42 3. Hege Trulsen on Al Miijas Wrsan 65 Advanced Freestyle 1. Lynn Al Redha on Tartan Special 69.21 2. Diane Breeze on […]
Read More »HoofbeatZ placed in each class we competed. Novice Arabians 1. Alisha Sixtus on Dua al Khamar (joey) 65.56 HoofbeatZ 2. Jane Littlejohn on Mansoora Wrsan 65 3. Hege Trulsen on Al Borait Wrsan 64.08 Prelim Arabians 1. Karen Stewart on Al Zain 70.5 owned by Franzi Brandt @ HoofbeatZ 2. Ninni Helqvist on Muteeea Wrsan […]
Read More »HoofbeatZ team scored well at the Bou Thib Arabian Horse Championship in Abu Dhabi Nasik ridden by Jasmine May Hanson was reserve champion and first in her class. Al Zain, owned by Franzi Brandt ridden by Karen Stewart Coat from HoofbeatZ was second in her class Halik ridden by Karen Stewart Choat was 4th in […]
Read More »Our 11 horse team goes to Abu Dhabi to compete for the Bu Theib Dressage and Arabian Show over the weekend. We must all remember the ethos we follow, ‘have fun and a enjoy the ride, its not about ribbons, if we win thats a bonus.’ So Team HoofbeatZ be the best examples you have […]
Read More »This is one of wonderful video of the Spanish Riding School A MUST SEE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn6Jmqs9IHQ/
Read More »HoofbeatZ is proud to wish all the winners of the ESMA 2014 awards. Well done. We were nominated as a finalist in two categories and are proud to have been considered worthy of this. We also learned a lot from looking at the sites of the many worthy competitors and commend them on their fine […]
Read More »The Equestrian Social Media Awards (ESMA) announce their awards tomorrow. HoofbeatZ is a finalist in two categories and we wish everyone the best. For us to the 3rd in best riding school last year was an honor and to be a finalist this year too. We were impressed with the quality of the competition and […]
Read More »EEF has issued the revised rules for Dressage competitions effective Feb 1, 2014 The rules can be seen here. UAE NATIONAL DRESSAGE RULES
Read More »World Dressage Masters Falsterbo 2011 – winning ride of Patrik Kittel and a prize giving ceremony after WDM Exuis Grand Prix Freestyle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToQKBtPTgvs/
Read More »A Movie has been done on the famous Indian horse Marwari the promo of the movie is below http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnuNbk4v2LM/
Read More »Here is a good video of some different natural horseman with their horses. its a feel good video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TT87Bj6Kyc/
Read More »This is the a lovely message from the Budweiser horses http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFUhaH34yU0/
Read More »Perhaps one of the most challenging photo shoots. The horses were stars, especially Fly. Once the world cup is over we will share the photos. HoofbeatZ team were fabulous, Eileen Verdieck, Chris Cook, Safdar Abass, Maureen Wyer, Saleem Gul, Jasmine Hanson, Lisa Hanson, Madison Flooks, Attaullah, (and Sophie for rushing into the desert to help […]
Read More »Photographing horses is a passion and one of our partners is a photographer thought horse lovers would like his photos of the horses. Sher Photography
Read More »Three of HoofbeatZ horses have been selected for a film shoot in the desert for special short film for the Dubai World Cup. The horses and staff are all ready and this weekend we expect the shoot to go all well.
Read More »One of the best freestyle dressage presentations Edward Gal and Totilas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GT6Yn7SLkmQ/
Read More »One of the owners of HoofbeatZ loves to take photos of horses. We decided we will share some of them Running Free
Read More »The HoofbeatZ team was partnering with Al Shaqab to assist them in the hosting of an all day event for National Day. Our 16 member team provided edutainment around the concept of horses from 9 am to 5 PM and it was considered a massive success. We thank the entire team for their hard work […]
Read More »An excellent article on choosing a dressage horse. Too many people do not appreciate the challenge of finding the right horse. Its also about the rider being ready for the horse. As we say “When the rider is ready the right horse will arrive.” ARTICLE
Read More »The beauty of horses, especially Arabians in the desert is something special. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQPpDp9lyHg/
Read More »A 16 member strong team from HoofbeatZ goes to Qatar today to host the National Sports Day event on Feb 11, 2014. The all day activities are designed for new comers and beginner riders and horse enthusiasts and based around our concepts of edutainment. He are honored to have been chosen by Al Shaqab to […]
Read More »Equine lovers do check the Equestrian Social Media Awards (ESMA) for 2014 The public voting is going on you can vote for some wonderful sites. HoofbeatZ is a finalist in category 11 and 22 VOTE
Read More »Loving horses we have to have a sense of humor. How that we have 10 ponies thought everyone would relate to this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ekr05T9Iaio/
Read More »On Jan 23rd Hoofbeatz Performed at the Meydan racecourse in connection with the Chinese New Year. The team did and excellent job the video can be seen here Post by Hoofbeatz Entertainment & Events.
Read More »HoofbeatZ team is going across to AL Shaqab in Doha Qatar to assist in the events related to the Qatar National Sports day on February 11, 2014. The event around horses is open to public and horse related activities are planned for the whole day. HoofbeatZ is very proud of being associated with the event.
Read More »Ever wondered how the famous Budweiser Clydesdale horses are trained for the commercials http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si7p23Nex-g/
Read More »Superbowl is always connected to the Budweiser ads with the lovely Clydesdale horses. This years ads are no exception http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQB7QRyF4p4/
Read More »A concise video on how to pick the right lead on a ride. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qxtx4EK8uJU/
Read More »All the HoofbeatZ horses have moved into their new stable at the new site. Very airy, with a 8 meter alleyway and stalls designed so horses can see each other, its a welcome relief from the walled in stalls many places have…The atmosphere is just lovely..
Read More »HoofbeatZ Horsemanship club has been a huge success in the region. As students graduate and move on we have new vacancies. For an all round grounding in horsemanship this club is what kids love the most See details on Horsemanship Club Call 0569424551 for details or email info@hoofbeatz.com
Read More »For the second year running HoofbeatZ one of the finalists in the Equestrian Social Media Awards (ESMA) and listed in category 11 and 22. Last year HoofbeatZ placed 3rd best in the world in the Riding School category. There are some wonderful sites in the different categories and urge our Herd and supporters to vote […]
Read More »HoofbeatZ Entertainment team performs tonight at the Meydan Racecourse for a special event during the Dubai World Cup carnival meet. Its part of a fantastic performance that Prisme International are putting together. We are very excited about it all.
Read More »The website www.thehorse.com is an amazing resource for equine lovers. here is a video we wanted to share on RELATIONSHIP
Read More »Saw this on Horsechannel its cute can tell you who those young horses will grow up CATS ARE SCARY
Read More »HoofbeatZ is a finalist in two categories for the prestigious ESMA awards. We are in category 11 and 22 … Some wonderful sites in different categories too. DO support ESMA’s efforts VOTE
Read More »HoofbeatZ Andalusian stallion Suerte ridden by Alisha Sixtus scored a personal best 72.29% to win in Elementary class at the Dubai Polo Club On Jan 18th 2014. HoofbeatZ team scored well with all round wins with young Madison Flooks winning on Morita and extending her winning run with a very powerful 66.61%. Jasmine Hanson’s journey […]
Read More »Pajarito’s progress to dressage seems on track with Jasmine Hanson’s encouragment http://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=nRLlpUXICIo
Read More »Jim Woffard in his book Modern Gymnastics using poles to help horses in developing forward. See an extract of his book: Poles
Read More »Lateral Movements in a horse are important here are some important training tips Lateral Movements
Read More »Hoofbeatz had a good showing with all their horses at the Desert Palm dressage competition on Jan 10, 2014 Madison Flooks 1st in Intro and 1st in Prelim (Morita) Jasmin Hanson 1st Club `section Novice (Pajarito) 2 nd Medium (Cuazro) Anne Boulet 3rd Prelim and 3rd in Medium/Elementary (Fabian) Well done team excellent results.
Read More »During World War I the British forces lost 484,000 horses killed in action. After the war 25,000 horses were slaughtered to feed German POWs and the staring local population. 60,000 horses returned to Britain, 85,000 sold to French farmers. In the words of General Seely (Galloper Jack) the Great War could never have been won […]
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