In this issue
Always pushing boundaries, Madonna took up riding in her 40s when she was living in the UK. Now in her 60s, the pop legend is enjoying riding more than ever at her Florida ranch.
There is nothing more English than the Royal Windsor Horse Show, from the world’s top riders to top hats and tea and real royals in attendance, all set in the gardens of Windsor Castle.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to flying changes, says Roger Fitzhardinge, as it depends on the horse, its character, its temperament and its attitude towards being trained.
Equestrian Australia’s new CEO Darren Gocher plans to rebuild participation, change EA’s culture and make it more accountable, as he explains in his first extensive interview.
From hand-making jute horse rugs to creating their own saddles, Dianne and Steven Phillips have built a unique business that also showcases the most prestigious brands in the world.
The story of a Welsh barmaid forming a local syndicate to finance a racehorse not only raised her mining village’s morale, it is now a feature film starring Toni Collette.
Veteran entertainment industry horse wizard Heath Harris and showjumper wife Krissy have transformed a run-down orchard into world-class equestrian centre named Stonewall Equestrian.
Innovations are constantly improving the best possible nutrition we can give our horses, and now high-quality feeds derived from hemp seeds are attracting growing interest.
The little-known vitamin K is critical to helping sport horses develop strong and healthy bones, and often needs to be added as a feeding supplement over winter.
Veterinarian Dr Maxine Brain explains the various issues that can occur within tendon sheaths in horses, from mild inflammation through to life-threatening infections.
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will be one to remember for many reasons, not least the Australian eventing team’s brilliant silver medal and Andrew Hoy’s individual bronze.
Our eventing team’s performance at the Tokyo Olympics has everyone shaking off those winter blues and feeling reinvigorated to pursue their own dreams.
As you might expect, Heath Ryan has some insightful commentary following the Australian performances at Tokyo.
We retrace Virgil’s career with his breeder and part-owner, Michelle Hasibar, to learn all about the 16-year-old superstar that carried Shane Rose to team silver in Tokyo.