In this issue
Leading reproductive vet Eric Klaui heads up the new equine hospital at Willinga Park, aiming to utilise the latest breeding technologies as well as leading general equine services.
With scores of over 70% at her first CDI with mare Zaubermaus in Germany, 21-year-old Tayla Desmet’s gutsy move from Australia to the heartland of dressage is paying dividends.
Heath Ryan broke the German rules in the 1980s by putting a dressage-bred mare to a dressage-bred stallion. Regardez Moi was the result, and his legacy is legendary.
At last, good news from Equestrian Australia. After almost a year since the tumultuous day when EA went into voluntary administration, we have outwardly positive signs of action and direction.
After banking $417,000+ in his racing career, much-loved chestnut gelding British General has taken to retraining with relish and is looking for a new campaign off the track.
Equestrian Australia has appointed Brett Davey as the first Australian Dressage High Performance Manager. Hopefully, this will be the beginning of a new era for Australian dressage.
Kentucky Equine Research has developed a time-release hindgut buffer that moderates the pH of a horse’s hindgut, making it more hospitable for beneficial microbes.
Showing stalwart, adrenaline junkie, and now dressage rider, Karen Pet has applied her perfectionist skills to establishing a high-end agistment and training centre at Arcadia.
Lungeing can really improve a horse’s understanding of the contact with the bit, says Kerry Mack, and it helps him focus his attention on you and build his capacity to pay attention.
Sam Lyle on board BF Valour, known as Alfie, is an eventing force to be reckoned with and one to watch in the lead up to the CCI5*-L at the 2021 Australian International 3DE.
We’ve all heard of singing cowboys, singing barbers, a singing nun, even a singing farrier. But, until Leith Ryan came along, there had never been a singing horse dentist.
How to maximise your marks once you reach the highest level? Grand Prix rider, coach and former FEI judge Roger Fitzhardinge shares his tips for riding the Grand Prix test.
Suzy Jarratt’s popular series on Horses in the Movies looks at Concrete Cowboy, starring Idris Elba in an enlightening story about the role of African American horse riders.
After less than 20 years in Australia, German Riding Ponies have shown they are not only athletic and smart enough for elite dressage; they are highly competitive in any discipline.
The need to maintain a horse’s body temperature is paramount all year round, especially during winter. Dr Maxine Brain reminds us how to minimise the negative impact of cold weather.