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SCOOT BOOT STEPS UP

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When you pick up an equine supplement, do you know what the ingredients label actually means? AXLR8 Equine Therapeutics explains that not all supplements are created equal.

BY ADELE SEVERSApril 2024

To experience what a classy country equestrian competition is all about, Dressage in the Bush is hard to beat. Its 50th championship proved no exception.

BY ROGER FITZHARDINGEApril 2024

David Middleton and his homebred gelding WEC In The Money produced the only clear show jumping round to win Adelaide International CCI5*L – 24 years after his last five-star victory there.

BY ADELE SEVERSApril 2024

Now training with Carl Hester and competing in Europe, Jayden Brown and the Willinga Park horses are ready to step up for the Paris Olympics – if the call comes.

BY ROGER FITZHARDINGEApril 2024

From his 46-start race career as In The Fast Lane to his new life on the HRCAV circuit with Sue Johnston, Rocket has captured many hearts.

BY ADELE SEVERSApril 2024

When it was discovered that two out of three horses on Sweden’s gold medal team at the Tokyo Olympics were barefoot, the jumping world took notice. Australian hoof boot company Scoot Boot believes this trend is set to grow.

BY ADELE SEVERSApril 2024

‘Ride On’ is a hit throwback to a bygone era of action/comedy filmmaking in which Jackie Chan’s co-star is a horse named Red Hare.

BY SUZY JARRATTApril 2024

The art of horsemanship can be summed up in one phrase: creating a willing partnership between horse and human. As Dan Steers explains, "horsemanship is simple, just not easy".

BY DAN STEERSApril 2024

June 24 is a big date now – the end of the qualifying period for the Australian equestrian team selection for the 2024 Paris Olympics. And the sleepers are stirring!

BY HEATH RYANApril 2024

Welcome to the 100th edition of Equestrian Life magazine! It’s an achievement we are delighted to celebrate with you as we continue to bring you the very best of all things equestrian from around Australia and the world. It’s a milestone that couldn’t have been achieved without your faith in us and supporting quality equine […]

EQ LIFEApril 2024

Tucking horses away in a warm, enclosed barn on a cold winter’s day makes us feel good, but Equitecture founder Anthony Worm wants us to see it from a horse’s perspective.

BY ADELE SEVERSApril 2024

Kerry Mack continues her deep dive into equine welfare by posing the question of what is a good life for horses and who ensures that we have the social licence to operate.

BY DR KERRY MACKApril 2024

A strong field turned out in a bid for Aussie team selection at the Leader Equine Dressage Spectacular at Boneo Park, the second last Australian-based CPEDI qualifier for the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

BY BRIDGET MURPHYApril 2024

While traditional lenders may be unlikely to fund many equestrian-related expenses, personal loan provider MoneyPlace doesn’t shy away from horses.

BY ADELE SEVERSApril 2024

X-rays can be a valuable tool during pre-purchase examinations but make sure you have a clear understanding of what is involved, says veterinarian Dr Maxine Brain.

BY DR MAXINE BRAINApril 2024