In this issue
We’ve all had those lightbulb moments in our journeys with our horses where something clicks and we’re doing it right. Other times, setbacks arise and you find yourself tested. We can all learn from our featured riders in this issue.
Critics were divided, but either way Hidalgo earns its place among great horse movies because actor Viggo Mortensen can actually ride –and knows how to flex his cheek muscles at the same time!
Facing a long recovery from serious injury in the final months of 2019, Brett Parbery realised he could take pity on himself or use the recuperation time to map out the next stage of his career.
The first Australian event of 2021 to host FEI level classes drew riders from across the country to compete in the Summer Classic at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre.
Australian Tristan Tucker is well known as an educator, entertainer and GP dressage rider, and now his online training program is a runaway success with over 14,000 members in 60 countries.
Show ridder Rebecca Farrow has great faith in, and great success with many OTT horses, and her current star and Garryowen winner, Stage Presence, or ‘Percy’, is proving her faith is well founded.
Having followed the European triumphs of her beloved Victory Salute, Carolyn Lieutenant was devastated by his death in 2011; but nothing stands still for this dynamic horsewoman.
After a year of Covid restrictions and a string of personal challenges, Australian dressage rider Maree Tomkinson Maree is itching to get cracking again with her exciting up-and-coming horses.
Kerry Mack goes beyond the familiar traits of horses resorting to Fight, Flight and Freeze responses to perceived danger, to how to connect better with your horse by applying the Polyvagal Theory.
Karen Miller always loved riding but writing took over. With 24 books under her belt, the celebrated fantasy author now is pursuing her dream of establishing her own fabulous horse property.
Dressage by the Sea lived up to its promise of top competition at Willinga Park, where Mary Hanna and John Thompson starred while Jayden Brown showed why he’s joined the house team.
You would expect nothing less of someone with Karen Miller’s imagination to offer such a delightfully colourful, and tasty cake as Orange Poppy Seed Syrup Cake as her favourite dish.
With Brisbane chosen as the International Olympics Committee’s preferred candidate to host the 2032 Olympic Games, now is the time to map out your plan of action.
Heavy metal toxicity in horses is rare nowadays, but Dr Maxine Brain reminds us that the accumulation of heavy metals in the environment still has the potential to harm our horses.