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TAYLA & MAUS NAIL GERMAN SMALL TOUR

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Young Aussie Tayla Desmet and her Zonik mare Zaubermaus are making inroads on the international stage, dominating the Small Tour classes at the Aachen Dressage Days CDI in Hagen.

BY ROGER FITZHARDINGEMay 2022

Lord of the Rings star Viggo Mortensen says riding is part of his heritage, which is why he can’t resist appearing in a movie in which his character has to ride.

BY BERNARD BALEMay 2022

Positive Reinforcement Training is now the dominant strategy in training all sorts of animals, where the use of secondary reinforcers such as clickers are a valuable aid, says Kerry Mack.

BY DR KERRY MACKMay 2022

For West Gippslander Mat Holz, the magnitude of what it means to claim Willinga Park’s World Championship Gold Buckle and $100,000 prizemoney is still sinking in.

BY ADELE SEVERSMay 2022

Peri-tarsal cellulitis is a unique syndrome that often presents as an emergency due to its severe painfulness — and it can spread quickly, says veterinarian Maxine Brain.

BY DR MAXINE BRAINMay 2022

Will an Australian dressage team qualify in time for the World Championships? Ryan’s Rave reveals what’s at risk as Heath nominates his leading dressage and eventing contenders.

BY HEATH RYANMay 2022

South Burnett Equestrian Group have created a dressage series for older horses and riders, where the focus is on safety, horse welfare, correct training – and having a whole lot of fun!

BY ADELE SEVERSMay 2022

Almost every dressage test in the world starts and ends with a halt, and many also have a halt associated with a rein-back in the mix. Roger Fitzhardinge takes us through the paces.

BY ROGER FITZHARDINGEMay 2022

Pony Club Australia has been a great learning place for young riders for over 80 years; Hygain's latest initiative is helping to allocate funds to clubs, so they can continue supporting the next generation of horse lovers.

BY ELLIE JOLLEY May 2022

Off-the-track Thoroughbreds always feature strongly at Melbourne International Three-Day Event. We catch up with three promising born-agains entered in this year’s CCI4*L.

BY ADELE SEVERSMay 2022

Just over 50 years ago, a dedicated group of visionaries met to establish the Dressage Association of Tasmania and put the state on a level footing with the rest of Australia.

BY MIM COLEMANMay 2022

Starring Edward Woodward, Jack Thompson and Bryan Brown, Breaker Morant to this day is regarded as one of this country’s finest films that launched multiple careers.

BY SUZY JARRATTMay 2022

Is it really almost four years since the World Equestrian Games in Tryon? Hard to believe, but yes, our combinations are now in the home stretch of qualifying for the 2022 FEI World Championships.

ROBERT MCKAYMay 2022

Based near Dusseldorf in Germany, Maree Tomkinson is determined to place herself at the heart of the dressage world and produce her team of five horses to the best of their abilities.

BY ROGER FITZHARDINGEMay 2022