Emma Mason remembers the great little horse that got her going in eventing
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The Story of Sparky
January 3rd, 2012 at 11:30 pmSchooling Cross Country with Shane Rose
October 13th, 2011 at 4:58 am
It is always a pleasure to do a story with Shane Rose for he is one of the most thoughtful rider/trainers I know, and he has the gift of being able to express himself so clearly… For this latest episode in the ongoing series, Training With Shane, he chose a really striking horse as his…[More]
Read ArticleRoz’s Sydney Scenes
September 14th, 2011 at 1:52 am
Sydney International 3DE served up a challenge from the start, the dressage arena for the 3*** resembled a mud skating rink by the time the tests started. Rod Winchester of course was not deterred and was there to greet each competitor, here Craig Barrett and Brilliaire, with his usual style. Although the surface looked terrible,…[More]
Read ArticleChristine Bates – Oh What A Team!
September 6th, 2011 at 5:40 am
As published in The Horse Magazine, September 2011 Issue.
Story – Chris Hector Photos – Roz Neave & Peter Orr
Originally from Western Australia, Christine Bates is the professional’s professional. She is the sort of rider who gets a tune out of every horse she rides. She was very close to a team spot with her first…[More]
Cross Country training with Rebel Morrow
August 3rd, 2011 at 3:48 am
Story by Shannan Makauskas
Photos by Alex Makauskas
Competitive fixture on the Australian eventing circuit, Rebel Morrow, is as Aussie as they come – genuine, hard working, and determined to succeed in a tough sport. Many remember her partnership with Oaklea Groover, the horse that took her to the 2004 Athens Olympics, where they finished 11th, the…[More]
Thoroughbreds – how lucky we are!
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Chris Hector looks at the way the Australian Thoroughbred industry provides Australian eventing riders with such wonderful horses…
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June 21st, 2011 at 4:18 am
In the swing of things with Kevin McNab
Story – Shannan Makauskas
Photos – Alex Makauskas
Finding a good coach is like selecting the right stallion – the proof is in the progeny, or in this case, the students. There are stallions, who despite their talent and beauty, don’t seem to pass on their attributes to their offspring,…[More]
Blyth Spirit – World Champion Eventer makes a come-back
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Former World Eventing Champion, Blyth Tait is on the come-back trail, and the aim is the London Olympic Games
Read ArticleEmma Mason takes a lesson with Paul Tapner
May 23rd, 2011 at 5:52 am
An eventing clinic with William Fox-Pitt
March 22nd, 2011 at 11:56 pm
Eventing with William Fox-Pitt
February 21st, 2011 at 3:32 am
Story by Shannan Makauskas
Photos by Ros Neave
“I never expected or dreamed of a career as a top event rider’.” These are the words that open William Fox-Pitt’s autobiography, What Will Be. Strange, considering he’s now topped the World rankings three times and the British list eight times. You would also be surprised to find he’s…[More]
Emma Mason Are you ready for a young horse? Part 4 Competition
December 7th, 2010 at 2:12 am
In this final instalment in her series, Emma Mason takes young Harley out to a competition…
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