Education
Bushfires are as inevitable as the seasons themselves in Australia. Being prepared with your own emergency plan is critical. Renowned equine behaviour expert Andrew McLean shared his first-hand experience and tips on protecting horses from the 2009 fires.
Episode two of The Equestrian’s Inner Life sees host Pernille Hogg speak with Australian dressage star Brett Parbery, exploring his rodeo beginnings, coaching philosophy, and his theory behind why he tells his students 'the warm-up is for the rider'.
Weeks of early mornings, endless schooling sessions, and the hustle lead up to that one moment: entering the arena. It’s exhilarating, sure, but for many of us, it’s also a cauldron of nerves, pressure, and the all-too-familiar mental chatter that threatens to derail our performance before it starts.
Many marks can be gained by working on the more mundane elements of the tests, and in particular, the centrelines are an often forgotten but very important part of the test.
For many of us living a busy and bustling life, it can be challenging juggling both a working and private life while also having commitments to a horse or two. Groom Emily Hughes gives us her top tips for managing the balancing act.
Why is feeding frequency important in horse management? The evolution of a horse’s workload has changed, and with it, feeding requirements have become more tailored.
If you have never heard of myofibrillar myopathy (MFM) as a horse owner, you are not alone. A recently identified muscle disorder, it’s somewhat of an enigma with no known exact cause and no confirmed specific genetic defect – however its symptoms might sound familiar.