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THE LIFE OF JOY CHARLTON O.A.M

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From very humble beginnings, Joy led a remarkable life and was a significant personality pioneering dressage in Australia from back paddock competitions to our international shows that we enjoy today.

BY HEATH RYANFebruary 2022

The first CDI in almost two years proved a thrilling campaign launch for combinations staking their claims to compete at the World Championships this year.

BY DANA KRAUSEFebruary 2022

It is so exciting to see competition back, our finest dressage riders launching their World Championship campaigns and record prizemoney being put on the table in showjumping.

ROBERT MCKAYFebruary 2022

After 12 years away from horses, Janet Seccull has found her mojo again, making an impact with her two horses Maritza and Bloomfield Vegas at the Summer Dressage Championships.

BY ELLIE JOLLEYFebruary 2022

EA’s dressage committee is proposing guidelines to govern how much weight horses should carry in competition, suggesting no more than 20% of their own body weight.

BY PAMELA BICEFebruary 2022

Travelling to their first interstate competition, South Australians Katie Clark and OTT Thoroughbred Katelle Grand stepped up to the challenge to top the leaderboard in a classy field at Boneo Park.

BY ADELE SEVERSFebruary 2022

Obstacles only make Gill Rickard more determined, but underneath her steely exterior is a compassionate and dynamic equestrian personality who is always helping others.

BY ROGER FITZHARDINGEJanuary 2022

Rein-back is a movement rarely talked about despite being an extremely good exercise at all levels from young horse classes to Grand Prix, says Roger Fitzhardinge.

BY ROGER FITZHARDINGEJanuary 2022

The team at THEAULT are dedicated to creating innovative equine transport solutions that put the comfort and wellbeing of your horses first.

BY ADELE SEVERSJanuary 2022

Young horse classes are a great opportunity to have fun in a competitive atmosphere, says Kerry Mack, who guides us through the preparation.

BY DR KERRY MACKJanuary 2022

The key to the success of award-winning Australian equine nutrition exporters Hi Form is that they apply human quality control standards to all their animal products.

BY ADELE SEVERSJanuary 2022

There are dozens of famous equestrian families around the world, but the Whitaker showjumping dynasty is possibly the largest and most successful.

BY ELLI BIRCHJanuary 2022

Osteochondromas are abnormal bony growths that are benign tumours in horses but can affect appearance, comfort and performance, says Dr Maxine Brain, who explains their treatment.

BY DR MAXINE BRAINJanuary 2022

The Magic Millions have always glittered on the Gold Coast and now showjumping is stepping up to become a $1 million feature event at the annual carnival.

BY MICHELLE TERLATOJanuary 2022

Environmental light is crucial to a horse’s mental and physical wellbeing, and Equilume has perfected the optimum lighting system to replicate natural seasonal light in stables.

BY EQUILUMEJanuary 2022

Slaughterhouse refugee Snowman becomes a much-loved champion American showjumper in the hands of Dutch immigrant Harry deLeyer – and the subject of an award-winning documentary.

BY SUZY JARRATT January 2022