In this issue
Australian eventer Sophia Hill and her Thoroughbred Humble Glory – known as Hughie – are set to contest their fourth five-star event at the prestigious Maryland 5-Star, marking another milestone in their impressive career.
They say Murphy was a horse – and every rider knows why. From surprise vet bills to missed events, insurance helps soften the blows, letting us focus on the joy of horse ownership.
For Australian Olympian Will Matthew, 2025 has marked the start of a new chapter. After more than a decade immersed in Europe’s most elite dressage stables, he has stepped into full independence and is running his own training and competition business based at HM Sporthorses in Dinslaken, Germany.
From his very first steps at Remi Stud to standing on the brink of Grand Prix, Remi Vigneron, known fondly as Vino, has been a true Australian success story.
The 2025 Australian Interschool Championships were nothing short of extraordinary. Staged at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre (SIEC) on the 25th anniversary of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, it was the largest competition ever held at the venue – a true celebration of equestrian sport and the legacy of the Games.
Olympian Lyndal Oatley and mare Forever Young HRH have begun an inspiring journey together, blending experience, trust, and potential into a promising new dressage partnership for Australia.
There are horses whose names are so familiar, they transcend time, discipline and even each of their riders. They’ve been at the top of their sports and in the placings for what feels like decades. Labelling them a “schoolmaster” seems obvious. But these horses are truly masters of all.
Superficial wounds in horses may appear minor but can lead to complications if untreated. Proper first aid is important – as is knowing when to seek veterinary care – and now, new products like Equi-Solfen are here to support healing and pain relief.
Australian show jumper James Arkins is continuing to make a name for himself abroad. Briefly back home following an extensive stint competing in Europe and the United Kingdom, we caught up with James to find out more about his talented team of horses and recent travels – as well as the road ahead.
A horse’s energy sources directly influence behaviour, stamina, and overall health and performance. Kentucky Equine Research and showjumper Brook Dobbin explain how to tailor feeding for controlled, sustained energy.
Four-time Garryowen winner Caroline Wagner reflects on her memorable victories at Melbourne Royal, the preparation and partnership behind success, and her ongoing role helping riders create their own Garryowen memories through Wagner’s Saddlery.
A team of five Yandina Pony Club riders are gearing up for their first Pony Club Australia National Championships at Werribee Park, Victoria, showcasing dedication, skill, and passion across eventing, show jumping, dressage, tetrathlon, and quiz.
It’s been a whirlwind year for Australian dressage rider Alex Vodermair, whose six-year-old partner Exact, affectionately known as Chewie, has gone from strength to strength.
Jessica Dertell is making waves with stallion Osaka P. Their Open Medium and Elementary Championship wins at the Brisbane CDI confirmed them as an exciting dressage combination with enormous potential.
Age and experience can bring deeper insight into the art of dressage. The sport has evolved and now many of us are training for connection, not competition — finding joy in partnership over podiums.
Based on a story by Alan Marshall, who had suffered polio as a child, Hammers Over the Anvil takes place in 1910 centred around a crippled boy who idolises a breaker named East Driscoll played by a youthful Russell Crowe.
The British international dressage rider Gareth Hughes took time out from one of his recent clinics at Bellodair Park in Australia to share his thoughts on the Australian students with Equestrian Life.