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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: An Eye for a Horse

September 28th, 2016
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

From the Archives: Tad Coffin

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

Developing a Super Seat: LEGS

Now that we have brought awareness to our torso, this month we are going to look at leg stability. The torso has a big influence on the legs and how we control them, that is why it was addressed first… Guérinière recommends lunging novice riders without stirrups so that they focus more on the seat […] Read Article Comments Off

How do you develop a super seat…

Rebecca Ashton continues on her journey to teach us how to develop the super seat... Read Article Comments Off

Feeding challenges of the geriatric equine athlete…

There are lots and lots of older horses out there, still competing in their prime. Equine nutrition expert, Liz Owens looks at how you can prolong the competitive career of your favourite equine… Like humans, horses are remaining sounder and more active later in life due to a variety of factors including genetics, more targeted […] Read Article Comments Off

Chris Burton at Home…

When Chris gets on one of his brother’s horses he has no idea what to do. As kids growing up in Toowoomba he and older brother Karl regularly rode at Brymaroo Pony Club. As they matured their equestrian interests went in two very different directions... Read Article Comments Off

Developing a Super Seat: continued with Rebecca Ashton

The last two months we looked at the front and the back of the torso. To complete the “circle”, this month we’ll be looking at the sides. When we ride, we need good stability in our waist. If good control of this area of your body is lacking, it is hard to provide a framework […] Read Article Comments Off

Breeding insights with Arnaud Evain

It is a stimulating experience every time I catch up with the French breeding expert, Arnaud Evain. Each time he seems to have a new project and a head full of new insights into the business of breeding jumping horses. I’m lucky, Arnaud’s daughter and grand-children live in my home city of Melbourne, and that makes him a regular visit.. Read Article 1 Comment »