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Christine 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…[More]

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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…[More]

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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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Cross country training with Kevin McNab

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…[More]

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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

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Emma Mason takes a lesson with Paul Tapner

May 23rd, 2011 at 5:52 am

British based Australian eventing star, Paul Tapner gives Emma Mason a lesson…

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An eventing clinic with William Fox-Pitt

March 22nd, 2011 at 11:56 pm

British eventing star William Fox-Pitt demonstrates his training methods

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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…[More]

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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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Emma Mason Part 3 Are you ready for a young horse?

November 29th, 2010 at 3:25 am

Emma Mason looks at the highs and lows of taking on a youngster. This month, Emma and Harley go showjumping with Andrew Barnett… Photos – Peter Stoop I don’t think many would argue that a child’s early education shapes their attitude to learning and desire to work in their future years, and I think the…[More]

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Eventing with Emma Mason Part 2 Are you ready for a young horse? Dressage

November 12th, 2010 at 12:14 am

Emma Mason takes her young horse to a lesson with dressage trainer, Nick Fyffe

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Eventing with Emma Mason – Are you ready for a young horse?

November 4th, 2010 at 12:49 am

In this series of articles, eventing rider / trainer / coach, Emma Mason looks at the issues involved in starting a young horse

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