From The Horse’s Mouth

OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Christine Armishaw

Christine is a horse trainer, riding coach and passionate eventing and jumping rider. A Kiwi girl based in NSW, she teaches others not just how to ride, but how to read and understand their horse. Curious to know what makes a good Paralympic horse, Christine recently asked three equestrian Paralympians for their expert insights.

Candida Baker

President of equine charity Equus Alliance, Candida returns with her popular Horse Listener column, this time to explore the complexities of the horse’s eye. Did you know that horses have nearly 360 degree vision yet can’t see a jump during and after take-off? Candida discusses these and other facts in her fascinating article.

Jo McKinnon

A multi-award-winning horse racing and equestrian broadcaster and documentary maker, Jo is a former top-level show rider who has competed all over Australia. A racing commentator for many years, she writes our Life After Racing feature, this time talking to Caroline Price about ex-pat Aussie Amy Taylor’s OTT adoption program.

Sonia Caeiro Alvarez

Sonia is a journalist, editor and writing workshop facilitator based in the Tweed Valley. She’s had a lifelong love affair with horses, although sadly does not own any so lives out her passion vicariously through her friends. In this issue, Sonia takes an armchair trip to the Kimberley for a virtual riding holiday.

Larissa Bilston

Larissa Bilston, BAgrSc (Hons I) is the Nutritionist for Farmalogic, where she developed Equine Vit&Min and the Farmalogic Equine range. Her extensive experience has been of inestimable value to trainers, riders and owners who understand the importance of good nutrition. In this issue she looks at regional challenges in feeding.

Francine Pullman

After a lengthy print media career, Francine is now a freelance writer and is enjoying her semiretirement, taking the opportunity to write about her personal passion: the horse. In this issue, she jumps into the wonderful world of Riding Ponies, and discovers a very big presence in some pretty little packages.

Fiona Todd

HorseVibes publisher Fiona Todd grew up on the North Coast of NSW on a dairy farm and developed a love for animals from a young age. HorseVibes was originally created as a way to promote saddles, but it has grown exponentially, and become a wonderful magazine in its own right.

Ben Walder

While equine acupuncture may not be the first healing modality that springs to mind, it definitely shouldn’t be the last! A gifted therapist, Ben has witnessed some astounding results following acupuncture treatments. From humble paddock ponies to million-dollar racehorses, all have benefited from Ben’s skills.