In this issue
Equestrian Life’s resident dressage expert and online competition judge, Roger Fitzhardinge, has more than an eye for horses — he can pick a winner in the kitchen as well.
Paulank Brockagh goes down in the history books as one of the great event horses of the 21st century. As the curtains close on her outstanding career, Sam Griffiths reflects on the highlights of their decade long partnership, while sharing his thoughts and plans for the future.
You don’t lose sight of your goal when the goal posts move – you move with them, says Emma Booth, who is now shooting for Tokyo 2021 after the pandemic interrupted her and Zidane’s plans for the 2020 Paralympics.
There are plenty of good eventing prospects in Australia that can be purchased for a reasonable price when they are younger. The challenge is knowing what to look for. Heath Ryan reveals his hit list.
Despite Australia’s relatively mild winters compared with other countries, horse owners face a number of equine husbandry issues as the mercury drops. We take a look at five common problems.
A properly managed rehabilitation program can restore the health and ability of a horse so that it can perform at a level equal to, if not better, than it was before it was injured. Dr Maxine Brain explains.
An understanding of how to develop the proper outline, collection, and the resulting elevation of the forehand is crucial to developing a correct dressage horse, says Tony Uytendaal.
From ancient Greece to modern psychology, riding has always featured in great literature. While we wait for competition to resume, now is an ideal time to supplement training with superb reading. Kerry Mack offers her recommendations.
Better understanding how horses see and what they see has huge ramifications for safer eventing and cross-country course design. The latest British research into equine eyesight is raising eyebrows.
In the age of social media, public perception of equestrian sports has never been more important. And it’s not just about keeping up appearances — in some cases we may need to rethink our approach to horse welfare, according to international expert Dr Roly Owers.
It’s not every day a horse from Australia wins at the prestigious Royal Windsor Show. However, we are living in very different times. When Australian thoroughbred Precedence claimed the Retraining of Racehorses In-Hand class, owner Fiona McIntyre was on cloud nine.
During dressage training in the Tuscan countryside pre-pandemic, Jan Norman discovers the joys of Italian hospitality — and an arena perched on the edge of a panorama.
To see Jayden Brown at work in the stables or on a horse at Willinga Park, there is something about his determination and classical grace that makes you realise that he is on a mission.
The onset of Winter reminds us to keep on our toes and stay warm. Exercising our horses achieves both with the added benefit of warming our mental health too!
It’s a long way from country New South Wales to the Middle East, where vet nurse Sarah Johnson is at the cutting-edge of international equine research at a new state-of-the-art horse hospital in Qatar.