Saddleworld Australian Dressage Championships

November 30th, 2015
On-the-spot report from the Saddleworld Australian Dressage Championships Read Article Comments Off on Saddleworld Australian Dressage Championships
 

Exercise: The Roll Up


The roll up is a great exercise to work the core as well as the external abdominal (stomach) muscles, while stretching the back. When riding, the back can tend to lock into position a little too much... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Causes of Carpal Lameness in Horses

November 20th, 2015
In this article we will attempt to give you an overview of the problems that can affect the knee in the horse, by firstly reviewing the anatomy, the role conformation plays, and finally discussing in more detail the more common conditions that affect this joint in the horse. Read Article 11 Comments »
 

Warming up with Colleen Brook…


Colleen Brook has represented Australia in showjumping at various corners of the world, and in my opinion, her contribution to the sport as a rider, trainer and teacher is enormous... Read Article Comments Off on Warming up with Colleen Brook…
 

Travelling through Oldenburg


Oldenburg has always prided itself on its flexibility and openness to new ideas, and each year invites breeding enthusiasts from all over the world to visit and learn about the studbook and its horses... Read Article Comments Off on Travelling through Oldenburg
 

QLD Festival of Dressage

November 19th, 2015
What a lovely task it is to report on people supporting each other in sport. As it was last month with Brett Parbery and The Book Club in the Southern Highlands, so it is this month with the Queensland Festival of Dressage... Read Article Comments Off on QLD Festival of Dressage
 

Simply Brilliant – Steffen Peters at Equitana – Part Two

November 13th, 2015
Steffen Peters is a great dressage rider and competitor, but he is also a gifted coach and lecturer... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

IAHP November Rider of the Month

November 12th, 2015
This month it’s Dave Cameron! When you were in primary school and all the other kids wanted to grow up and be stockbrokers or the captain of the Aussie Cricket team, you always wanted to be a showjumper? “I think I always did want to be a showjumping rider. I tried to be a footballer […] Read Article Comments Off on IAHP November Rider of the Month
 

Rodney Martin – Young Horse Maker

November 6th, 2015
Rodney Martin is a is a young dressage horse specialist - he talks to Rebecca Ashton about his approach... Read Article 2 Comments »
 

Simply Brilliant – Steffen Peters at Equitana

October 30th, 2015
I was wondering just how Steffen Peters would go as an Equitana super Masterclass star… when I saw him operate in Sydney a few years back, I was impressed by how quiet the guy was, how would he go in the big public space... Read Article Comments Off on Simply Brilliant – Steffen Peters at Equitana