In this issue
Queensland dressage rider Elizabeth Owens was delighted with her success on Revelwood Starlite at the Brisbane CDN – now, someone else has the chance to take on the Australian-bred GP mare.
Hazel Shannon has moved to Willinga Park where she and Clifford are establishing an exciting eventing base as well as spring-boarding to Pau for more 5* competition.
It feels like the end of an of era with Rozzie Ryan’s Grand Prix mainstay Jarrah R about to set sail for England, however with sire Jive Magic’s lineage going strong here in Australia, the journey continues.
Heath Ryan continues his post-Tokyo Olympics analysis and identifies the new names to watch in elite competition and the breeding lines that are carrying them to stardom across the disciplines.
Pasture, hay and hard feed are all susceptible to the growth of minute fungi in humid seasons, producing potentially dangerous mycotoxins. The equine nutritionists at Hygain have the safeguard.
Racing Victoria’s Diagnostic Imaging Subsidy Program has been described as ‘Medicare for horses’ for good reason. It’s all part of the ongoing support for thoroughbreds, both on the track and looking further ahead to their life after racing.
A battling outsider overcomes diversity to triumph in a race – not the most original of movie plots, but Racing Stripes is different... its hero is a talking zebra.
After a modest career on the track, Cage Fighter has shown his true mettle under the stewardship of Sam Woods, proving you don’t need the flashiest horse in the field to make the history books.
Motivation is the theme to our stories in this month’s magazine. As if by serendipity, they all have a streak of aspiration and doggedness as well as luck and circumstance.
There were many beautiful horse and rider combinations at the Tokyo Olympics, but one that stood out was the American partnership of Sabine Schut-Kery and the 15-year-old stallion Sanceo.
Spring is the time to prepare horses for the warmer months ahead, and animal health specialists Virbac offer six ways you can ensure your horse will be happy and healthy for summer.
Alistair Schramm and his 18-year-old thoroughbred Zero Degrees, aka Sweeney, were both destined to do well – it’s in their blood. They just had to find their calling.
There are some wise sayings underlying training that every now and again Kerry Mack likes to remember. One of her favourites is “Ask less, reward more”. She tells us why.
With the foaling season well underway, Dr Maxine Brain reminds us to keep an eye out for signs of mastitis and other issues with a mare’s mammary glands at this crucial time.
Multi-talented Sue-Ellen Lovett has found another horse to continue her dressage career with after the passing of her beloved Johno, who’s now the subject of a second book.