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A TALE OF TWO EMMAS

In this issue

Emma Flavelle-Watts has rubbed shoulders with top riders and horses in Europe. Now back home in Queensland, she is turning heads with an opinionated mare by the name of Cabaret C (aka Emma).

BY EQ LIFE/ROGER FITZHARDINGEOctober 2020

Yes it’s true, the new EA is about to be born! Our Chairman, Robert McKay, talks us through the next steps regarding how the new board of directors will be appointed.

FROM THE CHAIRMAN ROBERT MCKAYOctober 2020

Just as it is with people, first impressions and experiences can set a foal up for life. How you interact with your foal from the outset goes a long way towards its trainability, says Kerry Mack.

BY DR KERRY MACKOctober 2020

Highclere Racing is competing at the highest level in the sport of kings. The British-based business has a rich history and a bright future — part of which it hopes will include Melbourne Cup success.

BY ADELE SEVERSOctober 2020

UK-based Australian eventer Chris Burton has grasped the positives despite lockdowns and event cancellations this year — a stunning new training facility, an exciting team of horses, and more family time.

BY ADELE SEVERSOctober 2020

At this time of year many horse people – particularly mare owners – ask themselves: “Should I breed a foal?” It’s a good question, and one that warrants thorough investigation before deciding.

BY AMANDA YOUNGOctober 2020

Spring is a joyous time, presenting abundant opportunities for horse owners to enjoy fun in the sun with our four-legged friends. Unfortunately, it’s also the highest risk season for laminitis.

BY EQ LIFEOctober 2020

Finding recipes that are healthy, tasty and quick to prepare can be challenging – as a result, the temptation to grab processed and often unhealthy dining options can pop up! Amanda Ross has the answer...

WITH EMMA FLAVELLE-WATTSOctober 2020

Planning to ride your first Medium test? Whether you’re working towards competing when live competitions resume or have entered one of our virtual competitions, these tips are for you!

BY EQ LIFE & ROGER FITZHARDINGEOctober 2020

With the foaling season underway, first-time breeders will discover that along with the bundle of fun comes an almost ritualistic bout of diarrhoea. Don’t panic, it is usually normal, says Dr Maxine Brain.

BY DR MAXINE BRAINOctober 2020

Meet Prize, one of 10 horses involved in the first round of Racing Victoria’s RESET program, a new pathway for Victorian thoroughbreds that struggle to find the right home after they retire.

BY AMANDA YOUNGOctober 2020

Relive the making of The Man From Snowy River and have a laugh along with the famous Mr ed, as Suzy Jarrett continues her series on horses on the big and small screens.

BY SUZY JARRATTOctober 2020

Isabel English and Lissa Green are two young Australian eventers based in Southern England where they are well on the way to the top of their sport, despite the different routes they are taking.

BY ELLI BIRCHOctober 2020

We continue the enthralling true story of Carolyn Law (Lieutenant), who is about to start work for the Hungarian master horseman Karl Jurenak at Tibor Equestrian Centre in Sydney.

BY ROGER FITZHARDINGEOctober 2020

Here come the Tokyo Olympics, 23 July 2021… Covid or no Covid, Covid vaccine or no Covid vaccine! The whole world is backing the Olympics for next year and Japan is determined.

RYAN’S RAVE BY HEATH RYANOctober 2020