George Morris – Teacher Genius…

February 26th, 2017
George Morris came to Australia in 1988, since then he has been a regular visitor, and an inspiration to Australian jumping riders... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Working on Winnie’s Jump: Part Three

February 16th, 2017
In part two, we concentrated on a ‘getting to know you’ session for Winsome and her young rider, Laura Rowe. This time it’s Winnie’s turn in the spotlight, as a trainer, Michelle Strapp refines her showjumping technique. As explained in the first of this series, while Winsome had a basic (very basic) dressage education, this jumping […] Read Article Comments Off on Working on Winnie’s Jump: Part Three
 

Bates Showjumping Leaderboard: Final Standings

February 7th, 2017
Top of the Bates World Cup Leaderboard for 2016/17, Clint Beresford, and Emmaville Jitterbug, leading horse take out the David Asimus Golden Grand Award... Read Article Comments Off on Bates Showjumping Leaderboard: Final Standings
 

At home with Nick Skelton

February 3rd, 2017
Nick Skelton talks about his Big Star, and more with equestrian journalist, and old friend, Bernadette Hewitt... Read Article Comments Off on At home with Nick Skelton
 

A Princess Nathalie Clinic…

January 30th, 2017
When young Showjumping rider, Megan Joyce lined up for her lesson with dressage trainer, and international top ten competitor, Princess Nathalie zu Wittgenstein, who better to send to record the interaction, than top showjumping coach, Michelle Strapp... Read Article Comments Off on A Princess Nathalie Clinic…
 

Working with a new combination – Winnie takes another step

January 25th, 2017
Our favourite young horse, Winsome has just come back into work after some time off. She is back with 14-year-old Laura Rowe in the saddle, and coach Michelle Strapp on the ground… Words by Chris Hector and photos by Roz Neave Michelle easing Winnie back into work: “In the past three months, she has had […] Read Article Comments Off on Working with a new combination – Winnie takes another step
 

Anne Kursinski talks about showjumping for eventers…


Anne Kursinski is one of the incredibly successful, effective, and stylish American Showjumping riders. Here she talks about the development of the style that has seen the US dominate the world… Over the past twenty-five years, under the guidance of Bert de Némethy, the U.S. has become noted for both the beauty and effectiveness of […] Read Article Comments Off on Anne Kursinski talks about showjumping for eventers…
 

Ride with your mind over obstacles and in the dressage arena with Mary Wanless

January 18th, 2017
Mary Wanless changed the way the riding world looked at the mechanics of riding. In this article she applies her knowledge to the problems faced by the dressage rider and the eventing rider... with some very interesting conclusions! Read Article Comments Off on Ride with your mind over obstacles and in the dressage arena with Mary Wanless
 

Michelle and Amy Strapp – A showjumping clinic…

January 11th, 2017
Starting out with a young horse, mother and daughter team, Michelle and Amy Strapp enjoy a young showjumping prospect, and the lack of problems... Read Article Comments Off on Michelle and Amy Strapp – A showjumping clinic…
 

Laura and Winsome take their first steps (and jumps) together: Part Two

January 4th, 2017
In part one, we met four year old Winsome and her new owner, fourteen year old Laura Rowe. After passing her vet check, Winsome moved straight to Michelle Strapp’s training barn for some initial schooling. It was a wonderful opportunity with Laura home on holidays, able to watch Michelle ride, then hop on and get […] Read Article Comments Off on Laura and Winsome take their first steps (and jumps) together: Part Two