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nutrition. And for worming know-how,
From the Horse’s Mouth
important no matter what your horse’s age, turn to Rachel Roan’s interview with veterinarian Dr Calum Paltridge. In European Trends, Jess Morton looks at technology’s role in assessing your horse’s athleticism, an approach also useful for analysing the effect a saddle has on a horse’s movement. Sick of all
With Fiona Todd
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the rain? So are we – but forecasts aren’t improving, so we asked Jess to look at what’s hot in wet weather fashion trends.
his month we have the very great pleasure of introducing
This month’s Tacked Up is on boots
our last Delivering Dreams
and bandages, and we talk to Megan
winner before we roll out the Equestrian
Jones’ head groom Kellie Breuls about
Hub Mentor Program, an innovation that
the do’s and don’ts. And welcome to
captures the essence of our vision for
Jamie Hocking, our new and wonderful columnist, who’s been busy upskilling
delivering education and inspiration to
his mental training. Did you know
riders across Australia. Congratulations
training your mind can improve the
to Kelly Bridgland – I am sure you will
way you ride?
enjoy the benefits of mentoring and coaching; and congratulations to Kacey
Jo McKinnon reports on the recent
Ledger – the Performa Ride People’s
Southern Cross Show Horse Spectacular
Choice. And of course, thank you to our
where she co-judged the Inglis
sponsors and to everyone who entered.
Thoroughbred Classic. The All Stars class was won by the rather gorgeous
It seems fitting to speak of mentors before
chestnut Seventy Seven. With interest
introducing this issue’s Spotlight, the
in OTTs growing apace, the Equestrian
amazing and determined Christine Bates.
Hub Mentor Program includes a Life
Hers truly is a story of resilience! And
After Racing component in support of
are you dreaming of an overseas riding
this fantastic movement.
career? Rebecca Nadge talks to Jake Hunter about his experience. It’s a hard
It’s wonderful to be able to consider, let challenges of judging. Then Pamela
alone have a holiday again, so go Nordic
Brice, the Dressage NSW pony
with Mathilde Gregoire, who takes us on
representative, tackles the difficult
a remarkable eight day horseback trek
topic of weight to size and ensures
through the Icelandic Highlands before
To help achieve our goal of providing
we have a clear understanding of the
introducing the super Sportaloosa.
ever more training, our very own
new guidelines.
Christine Armishaw introduces the lateral
Breeding in Australia has just stepped
a spotted pony and we have just the
movement, and also offers some top
up a notch with the arrival of Helgstrand
property (all 14.3 gorgeous acres of it)
exercises perfect for shorter days and
at Turnberry in Victoria. Suzy Jarrett
to keep them on in Somers, Victoria
colder weather. Still on training, Cath
talks to stud manager Lyndall Kramer
Henshall discusses the intriguing effects of
Naturally there’s plenty more with a
before flipping to the other side of the
habits, stress and learning on our horses.
saddle review on the Kieffer Inzell, and
equestrian coin with 20 Questions for
Young Rider Dakota Rawson-Harris, and
John Vallance, Australia’s only FEI 4*
champion reiner Mick Taylor.
so as always pour your favourite tipple,
Level course builder, talks line and
As we approach the colder months,
relax and enjoy!
its importance in allowing horses to
caring for our senior horses poses many
establish a good rhythm; whilst over
problems. Dr Clarissa Brown-Douglas
in dressage land 5* FEI judge Susie
discusses the major areas of concern: gut
Hoevenaars offers insights into the
health, teeth, environmental stress, and
road but it’s worth it – in Jake’s own words: “Never give up because you don't know how close you are until you get there.”
Of course, here at EH HQ we’d all love
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