horsemagazine – Page 107 – The Horse Magazine

A rider’s user guide to fitness with Rebecca Ashton

March 26th, 2015
Fitness for riding is becoming more and more popular. But for those who’d rather grab another glass of chardy than walk into a gym (you know who you are!) and whose world of fitness has only ever been jumping on the back of their horse, there’s no need to give up on the concept just […] Read Article Comments Off

A Clinic with Ulf Möller

At the Ulf Möller clinic held at Clemens and Judy Dierks’ gorgeous tree-nestled property in Arcadia, there were a string of top riders. But even though some Grand Prix horses participated, very few of the high level ‘tricks’ were seen. By his own admission, Herr Möller is not an expert at that level, but of […] Read Article Comments Off

Kristy Oatley in Australia and Germany

Kristy Oatley was back in Australia and while here, gave clinic at David and Amanda Shoobridge’s Revelwood Stud... Rebecca Ashton was there to report back. Read Article Comments Off

Andrew Hoy – The Next Step

Andrew and Rutherglen left out of the WEG team Interview by Christopher Hector and Photos supplied by Stefanie Strobl & Julia Rau Despite having competed in seven Olympic Games, Andrew Hoy is showing no signs of slowing down, and with his partner Stefanie Strobl, has recently set up a new base, Somerby Stables in Leicestershire, […] Read Article Comments Off

George Morris – he’s so unfashionable!

Can you imagine, an instructor who hates every innovation of the past twenty years when it comes to tack, and riding style, and the structure and direction of the sport? Read Article 1 Comment »

Andrew Hoy – Focusing on the Future

In this exclusive interview with Chris Hector, Australia’s most experienced Olympic level eventer, Andrew Hoy, talks about how Australia can get back on the track to Olympic Gold. Read Article 2 Comments »

Bush School – Be Inspired

March 25th, 2015
A little while back, an email appeared in my inbox from a visiting Canadian veterinary professor, John Baird, calling my attention to an SBS television documentary, “Bush School” (Australia Storylines series). “As people strongly involved in the horse industry and having been involved for many years with pony club in Canada, both my wife and […] Read Article Comments Off