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CHRIS BARTLE’S LESSONS IN SIMPLICITY

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There was no fancy language or complicated concepts when British dressage and eventing great Chris Bartle gave his masterclass in Sydney, just clear and simple instructions.

BY ROGER FITZHARDINGENovember 2023

The Harder They Fall is a vengeful 2021 western based on real cowboys, lawmen and outlaws as it sets out to portray the true role of African Americans in the Wild West.

BY SUZY JARRATTNovember 2023

Just eight weeks after her second lower leg amputation, Suzin Wells competed at her first Australian Dressage Championships, claiming National Reserve Champion in her grade at Boneo Park.

BY KATRINA LODGENovember 2023

When Sydney eventer Bella Mowbray took her horse to the USA in search of greater challenges 10 years ago, she never imagined she would now be an established trainer in Idaho.

BY SUZY JARRATTNovember 2023

Eminent show jumper Stuart Jenkins’ Senior Title win at the Australian Jumping Championships with homebred mare Fairview Alicana is his biggest thrill yet.

BY ADELE SEVERSNovember 2023

Welcome to the December issue of Equestrian Life! Summer is here and the Paris Olympics are drawing ever closer…

EQ LIFENovember 2023

For Nina Harris, based on a remote Northern Territory cattle station with her two Thoroughbreds, training takes place on a dirt airstrip and competitions are a 670km trek north.

BY ADELE SEVERSNovember 2023

David and Robbie McKinnon have established one of Australia’s most successful dressage stables, and a recent newcomer in the form of a chestnut gelding has them more excited than ever.

BY ROGER FITZHARDINGENovember 2023

Many horse injuries occur through misadventure, not from work, and wounds to the head and jaws are common, often from curious colts biting off more than they can chew.

BY DR MAXINE BRAINNovember 2023

When Sydney eventer Bella Mowbray took her horse to the USA in search of greater challenges 10 years ago, she never imagined she would now be an established trainer in California.

BY ADELE SEVERSNovember 2023

Riding is one of the most dangerous sports in the world, as Dr Kerry Mack explains as she offers practical advice on how to make your training and handling sessions safer.

BY DR KERRY MACKNovember 2023

The margins are getting skinnier between our leading riders staking their claim for Australian selection for the dressage and eventing teams for Paris 2024. Check Heath Ryan’s latest leaderboards!

BY HEATH RYANNovember 2023

Andrew Barnett and Go Tosca led from start to finish to nail their first long-format four-star among a 23-strong field at the Sydney International Thee-Day Event.

BY ADELE SEVERSNovember 2023