PUBLISHER’S LETTER
From the Horse’s Mouth
on what to look for – and no surprises that a good temperament is the first non-negotiable. And if you are on the hunt, keep an eye on our website. We’re launching our new Horses for Sale platform very soon. Anyone who knows me knows I’m very partial to chestnut mares. I’ve had a couple who were absolutely amazing.
With Fiona Todd
But what about mare-ishness? Is it a
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thing? Dr Jennifer Stewart discusses the
favourite magazine is coming to you free
more than interested in clipping basics.
of charge; secondly, it is now available
When to clip, why clip and how to clip -
every month; and lastly, within the
Charline Remy has the answers.
potential causes.
n case you haven’t noticed, there have been a few little changes here
And as the weather gets colder and
at Equestrian Hub! Firstly, your
our ponies get woolier, you might be
coming days you’ll be able to download
There are so many initiatives
the Equestrian Hub app, which we’ve
emerging to support quality of life
created to ensure you have the very
for Thoroughbreds once they retire
best reader experience possible.
from racing – and a great example is
This issue, the very first of our new look
Godolphin’s Lifetime Care program,
free digital magazines, has so much on
which encompasses the whole of each
offer and will give you just a taste of
horse’s life cycle.
what’s to come.
Rebecca Nadge has a part time gig here
Kirsty Pasto puts the amazing Simone
with us at Equestrian Hub, the rest of the
Pearce in the Spotlight and discusses
time she is paid to ride her horse as a
the Olympics, stallions, and the value
pen rider. What is that? Thankfully Bec
of hard work. Kirsty also talks fashion –
has the answers.
dressage fashion that is – and what’s
With borders reopening, many of us
on point when it comes to jackets,
are itching for a holiday. Mathilde
boots, helmets and tack.
beloved pony fit and happy. Training
Gregoire visits Tuscany and explores
If COVID did its best to disunite us,
Tips is with Vicki Roycroft, who tackles
classical dressage, great food and
recent natural disasters have helped
those pesky combinations with her usual
stunning landscapes. Apparently this
create tight knit communities who have
flair and wisdom.
trip also entails vineyards – I'm in. And
pulled together and given each other the strength to battle on. In this month’s Vet Vibes, Amanda Mac talks to Oliver Liyou, who along with an amazing team of volunteers, worked tirelessly to save the many injured and sick
In European Trends, Jess Morton gives us the heads up on smart rugs. This technology has been developed in conjunction with vets to give back-to-base real time reports on your horse’s health.
back by popular demand is our breed feature, which Mathilde kicks off with the ionic Clydesdale. We also look at a stunning equestrian property in the Yarra Valley, and review the PDS Escapado. Suzy Jarrett talks to
horses suffering in the aftermath of the
In Nutrition, Dr David Nash looks at
Young Rider Steph Hann, and asks 20
devastating Lismore floods.
the best way to condition your horse,
questions of the delightful Bridget Murphy.
Our very own Christine Armishaw discusses the benefits of join up and explains how it’s done. And as we head into winter and the days become
keeping in mind the importance of fit over fat. It’s a fine art, but he has some great advice for all of us who regularly
So as always, pour your favourite tipple, relax and enjoy!
go down that rabbit hole.
noticeably shorter, she also has some
Searching for a new equine partner?
great time hacks to help keep your
Sharon Ridgway has some great advice E Q U E S T R I A N H U B . C O M . AU | 9
