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Rebecca in Rio…

October 7th, 2016
It was an excited Rebecca who got the call up to help cover the Rio Olympics. I knew some of what to expect: sun and relief from a chilly Sydney winter, good sport and plenty of insect spray. I didn’t expect to be offered a room with a double bed to be shared with my […] Read Article Comments Off

What is a drug? Who are the cheats?

October 5th, 2016
What is a drug is by no means clear cut. Prior to the WEG in Stockholm in 1990, it was considered perfectly acceptable to give your horse a sachet of bute (that’s one sachet, more got you into trouble) at a competition – a bit like the Aussie formula of a cup of tea, a […] Read Article 1 Comment »

Who’s who in the dressage classes at the Bundeschampionate?

Christopher Hector analyses the breeding at the Bundeschampionate... Read Article 1 Comment »

The dressage competitions of the Bundeschampionate…

Thomas Hartwig reports from the Bundeschampionate... Read Article Comments Off

Australian Showjumping Championships survive the deluge!

On-the-spot report from the Australian Showjumping Championships... Read Article Comments Off

Burto’s Brilliant Burghley!

The full report on Burghley Horse Trials from Kate Green... Read Article Comments Off

October Hanoverian of the Month: Pacavello

October 4th, 2016
The showjumper, Pacavello is a new talent in the barn of German Hans-Dieter Dreher. Only four weeks after the horse arrived, the seven-year old won both qualifications of the Youngster Tour in Italy. Only one week later, he finished an introductory class of the Big Tour in third place and won a 1.45 meter-class in […] Read Article Comments Off

How I learned to saddle-up with my nerves and become a better competitor

I remember my first Grand Prix test. It was at Showpark in Del Mar, California. My friends and family were so supportive and came along to cheer me on. I have no idea if it was hot or cold but I know that, either way, I was dripping with sweat! Read Article 2 Comments »

From the Archives: Tad Coffin

September 28th, 2016
When he arrived in Australia in the mid-80’s, Eventing gold medallist, Tad Coffin was a revelation, his American style of instruction was very different to the laid back Aussie style: riders had to concentrate 110%, lessons were exhausting and oh so stimulating… It is sometimes said that those who cannot do – educate. There can […] Read Article Comments Off

From the Archives: An Eye for a Horse

Here we have three Arab bred horses, all looking to a career in dressage. We asked Malcolm Barns who has had enormous success in the dressage area with Arabian bred horses - first with Rami - then on Christopher - to give his expert opinion. Read Article Comments Off