February 2017 – Page 2 – The Horse Magazine

Meet the Saddleworld Horse of the Month – Diamantina

February 10th, 2017
Meet the inaugural Saddleworld Horse of the Month, Maree Tomkinson’s Diamantina. Maree has taken the mare all the way from Young Horse classes to representing Australia at the WEG in Normandy: “We purchased Diamantina in 2006 from Johannes Westendarp whilst we were in Germany with Rodrigo for the World Young Horse Champs. She was 4 […] Read Article 2 Comments »

Jean Bemelmans: A 1993 interview

February 9th, 2017
Little did I guess back in 1993, when I first met him, that twenty three years later, I would still count this mega-talented dressage trainer as a friend – Jean Bemelmans is one of those special people who make you feel good just seeing him walking towards you. Jean is not only wise, he is […] Read Article Comments Off

Bates Showjumping Leaderboard: Final Standings

February 7th, 2017
Top of the Bates World Cup Leaderboard for 2016/17, Clint Beresford, and Emmaville Jitterbug, leading horse take out the David Asimus Golden Grand Award... Read Article Comments Off

Paul Belasik: Why are fundamental problems persisting in elite dressage? Part Three

Paul Belasik looks at the way dressage is being corrupted, and false movement accepted as correct - vital reading if you love dressage... Read Article 1 Comment »

IAHP Rider of the Month: Mary Hanna

February 6th, 2017
The International Animal Health Rider of the Month for February is none other than dressage rider, Mary Hanna... Read Article Comments Off

At home with Nick Skelton

February 3rd, 2017
Nick Skelton talks about his Big Star, and more with equestrian journalist, and old friend, Bernadette Hewitt... Read Article Comments Off

Bettina Hoy – The stages of becoming an eventing rider

February 2nd, 2017
Rebecca Ashton sits in on a clinic with the German Olympian. Rebecca also took the photos… It was an early start for eventing legend Bettina Hoy with her clinic at Northside Riding Club on Sydney’s northshore. “I miss that sound!” she exclaimed from the arena, as the kookaburras were cackling away, welcoming what would be a […] Read Article 1 Comment »