In this issue
It’s been truly a feast of dressage this summer and we are excited to bring you the cream of it in this March edition of our magazine – along with many other equestrian delights.
With the spotlight on young horses this month at Dressage & Jumping with the Stars, Roger Fitzhardinge gives us his top five exercises when training them.
Back home with two new horses, Mary Hanna is excited as always to begin the journey yet again towards Grand Prix with two new horses.
While Warmblood genetics dominate dressage at the elite level, Olympic judge Susan Hoevenaars was impressed by what she saw when Thoroughbreds recently took to the arena at Boneo Park.
When Christan Trainor founded Glenhill Sporthorses, she set out to produce rideable, quality horses with bloodlines comparable to the best in Europe, and to partner them with Australian competitors.
Charlotte Phillips and CP Dresden have a ticket to the World Cup Pacific League Finals in Omaha, Nebraska, after a magical performance in the CDI-W Grand Prix Freestyle Final at Dressage by the Sea.
Returning to Australia after a whirlwind year that included a World Championship debut and the sale of his two top horses, James Arkins is drawing breath and shifting focus to the future.
The Romsey Park team again had a triumphant showing at Barastoc HOTY, with Christine Frost’s black Thoroughbred Ink winning the Open Large Hack class among their success stories.
Gary Lung wanted his first masterclass in Tasmania to involve real grassroots horses and riders. The result was an engaging display of a master teacher in action.
What a radical move! Equestrian Australia has appointed a new High Performance director with an equestrian background. Welcome to our world, Will Enzinger.
David Shoobridge is doing what he loves – riding, breeding and teaching. He’s also now looking over his shoulder at the other love of his life, daughter Annabel.
Described as a rock ‘n’ roll romp through 14th century chivalry and chicanery, A Knight’s Tale starred 21-year-old Heath Ledger – and the unique royal Czech carriage horses, the Kladrubers.
Salivary glands are not often a topic of medical discussion, as they do not cause many problems, but they are an integral part of the gastrointestinal tract, says veterinarian Dr Maxine Brain.
The reason Kerry Mack gets up early and works so hard to fit in her riding is because of the love she has for horses, especially her own riding horses.