PUBLISHER’S LETTER
From the Horse’s Mouth
As you probably know, at Equestrian Hub we’re all about horse welfare, so we were interested to find out what was in the Swiss Horse Industry Council’s latest ethics and welfare report. It’s a revised and expanded version of their 2011 document, and Jessica Morton gets us up to speed with an overview of some of the salient points.
With Fiona Todd
W
Is plaiting one of your least favourite things to do? If so, show prep whiz Laura Champion offers her considerable
elcome to our July issue
expertise in this issue’s Training Tips. We
– and what an issue it
also speak with Kerrits equestrian apparel
is! Let’s start off with
CEO Melissa Hubbard, and Jo Mckinnon
Spotlight, and this month we feature
introduces us to the world beater hack
Tom McDermott, who at 17 was the
Givenchy, another OTT success story.
youngest rider in the world to win a The easing of COVID travel restrictions
World Cup, and the show jumping
has allowed international 5* dressage
accolades have kept coming ever since.
judge Katrina Wüst to once again visit
In Ask an Expert Dr Andrew McLean,
our shores. She delivered an excellent
renowned horse behaviour expert and
training day while she was here, and
CEO of Equitation Science International,
Rebecca Ashton, who was lucky enough
explains what a horse’s ears, eyes and lips
to attend, shares the highlights in this issue. And if off-shore adventures
can tell us, while Dr Kate Fenner discusses
appeal, turn to our travel feature where
the Equine Behaviour and Assessment
Mathilde Gregoire tempts us with a
Research Questionnaire, which has
luxury dude ranch getaway located in
revealed some intriguing insights into
the middle of a winter wonderland.
our equine friends’ personality traits and
In this issue, we introduce you to two
characteristics: how many are fixed and
more of our wonderful Equestrian Hub
which can we influence.
Mentors, husband and wife team Shane
On the subject of influence, if you have
takes up the reins with a look at
and Mattea Davidson, as well as to Lauren
a float-phobic horse don’t miss Christine
processed horse feeds and why they
Rowe, our Young Rider from WA, who’s
Armishaw’s coaching column, where
really shouldn’t be a cause for concern.
making her mark in the dressage arena.
With winter now upon us, Rachel Roan
Our breed article is on the magnificent
you’ll find some useful tips which might just help you to get your horse on board.
spoke with Dr Calum Paltridge about all
Morgan, natural horseman Warwick
Also in this issue, Christine delves into
things arthritis, which can unfortunately
Schiller, always a delight, answers 20
keeping your athlete fit and healthy
affect horses of any age, often causing
while in heavy work; what that entails,
them to struggle in the colder months.
and how to go about it.
Meanwhile, Suzy Jarratt offers a timely
We’re right into the all-important topic
winter rug roundup, with some advice on
of nutrition this month, with a fascinating
selecting the appropriate apparel, a task
So, as always, pour a glass of your
article on feeding and fatigue from Dr
which can seem a tad confusing.
preferred tipple, sit back, relax and enjoy!
Jennifer Stewart, who explains why
Jamie Hocking had the opportunity to catch
Cheers,
what’s in the feed bin can help your
up with Assoc. Prof. Sam Franklin from
horse perform a task more easily,
Adelaide University’s School of Animal and
decrease their injury risk, and delay
Veterinary Science, and talked respiratory
fatigue. Dr Clarissa Brown-Douglas then
noise: what’s normal, what’s not.
of our most pressing questions, our saddle review is on the Equipe Synergy, and Property Central entices with yet another dream property.
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