The George Morris Retrospective

May 28th, 2016
Right from the start George Morris was a controversial figure in Australia. He came to teach for the first time in 1987. We look at his lessons then, and his lessons now... Read Article Comments Off on The George Morris Retrospective
 

Jess Barton – finding her way…

May 20th, 2016
There are some people who give off that sense of knowing where they are going, and having a fair idea of how they are going to do it, Jess Barton is one. She is a little like her equestrian set-up, not flashy, cool, efficient, topped off with a bubbly personality and charm. Read Article Comments Off on Jess Barton – finding her way…
 

Gemma Creighton – Bound for Success


Showjumping in Australia is one discipline with a seemingly bottomless pool of talent in the young rider and junior ranks, so making a spot on the National Youth Development Squad is truly an honour... Read Article Comments Off on Gemma Creighton – Bound for Success
 

George Morris – Timeless Truths – Part Three


George Morris is not only a great trainer, he is the ultimate explainer - more pearls from GM... Read Article Comments Off on George Morris – Timeless Truths – Part Three
 

Showjumping at the World Cup Final in Gothenburg

May 5th, 2016
Adriana van Tilburg reports from Gothenburg on the Showjumping at the World Cup Final... Read Article Comments Off on Showjumping at the World Cup Final in Gothenburg
 

Sydney Royal with Vicki Roycroft

April 28th, 2016
Vicki Roycroft reports from the action at the Sydney Royal Easter Show... Read Article Comments Off on Sydney Royal with Vicki Roycroft
 

Megan Joyce – Making your own breaks…

April 20th, 2016
It's a full day for young showjumping rider, Megan Joyce, and it starts at sunrise, riding work at the racetrack... Read Article Comments Off on Megan Joyce – Making your own breaks…
 

Jumping with the Stars


I missed day one when it was searing hot, and ‘enjoyed’ the rain and icy blasts of day two, and finally on the third day, the weather was OK. I’m a little puzzled to find the action back on the cramped and somewhat spooky space that is Bruno’s Lawn, when last year it was so nice on the Oz Championships arena. It’s also a bit of a puzzle as to why Henk Nijhof Jr, from one of the world’s great studs in Holland, was first invited to judge, and then replaced by Canadian, Jody Sloper, who is best known as a coach educator. It’s not puzzling, just downright rude that no one bothered to inform the Nijhofs. I guess it’s the last time I help anyone find a European judge… Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Educating Young Riders with Michelle Strapp: Part Three


Seventeen-year-old Jess Hurley is one of the amazing group of exciting young riders who Michelle Strapp currently has under her wing – and like many of Michelle’s riders, Jess is in the situation of having to ‘make her own’: horse that is. Read Article Comments Off on Educating Young Riders with Michelle Strapp: Part Three
 

Chris Chugg and Gabi Kuna…

March 28th, 2016
They have dominated the Australian Showjumping scene over the past twelve months and now they are off to Europe. First step for Chris Chugg on the road to Rio and his first Olympic Games, another step along the way for Gabi Kuna... Read Article Comments Off on Chris Chugg and Gabi Kuna…