In this issue
American Olympian Sabine Schut-Kery wowed us with a hands-on exhibition of her astute training skills during her dressage masterclass at EQUITANA Melbourne.
What exactly is it about Carl Hester that makes him such a natural horseman? He had the whole audience hanging on his every word at his Saddleworld Masterclass at QSEC, where he proved as elegant on his feet as he is in the saddle.
Carl Hester’s masterclass at Queensland State Equestrian Centre showed not only that he still has the common touch, he is gentle and encouraging in his critiques and observations.
Solo travel is on the rise, especially among women, but Kim Bassett has always found it the most adventurous and rewarding way to relax at her favourite ranch deep in the mountains of Colorado.
Kevin Costner always wanted to be a cowboy and felt he was destined to make an epic western, which is why he was driven to direct and star in the Oscar-winning Dances With Wolves.
Eventer Murray Lamperd has had greatest successes on the back of off-the-track Thoroughbreds, so it was a natural progression to become a Racing Victoria Acknowledged Retrainer.
To those of you who feel that the Brisbane Olympics have your name on it, then just remember, it is 10 years away. There is plenty of time to train a young horse and prepare yourself.
After flying jets, driving fast cars and riding powerful motorbikes, a hack on a horse could be thought of as a bit tame – but not if you are Tom Cruise.
Izabella Stone not only finished runner-up in the Senior Championship at the Australian Jumping Championships – she won the EQUITANA Jumping Grand Prix a week later.
There are many pathways to the top of our sport, as demonstrated by Scott Keach, who forged his own way – including competing in Olympic Games 28 years apart.
The umbilical cord is the anatomical structure that maintains the life of the foal in utero. Upon birth, its juncture with the foal usually seals naturally – but not always.
Winning The Way Of The Horse at EQUITANA has been a lifechanging moment for horsewoman Skye Liikanen, who’s now building a lasting partnership with her forever horse, Dylanglen Maya.